Posts tagged "health tips"
What exposes you to Tension Headaches?
Changes in your brain chemicals and muscle contraction have been associated with tension headaches and in addition some of the causes are totally dependent on the individual because they are as a result of lifestyle changes. Here are some of the common lifestyle changes that have been attributed to causing tension headaches. Inadequate sleep...
Importance of eating fruits
Fruits are essential due to the following reasons. First they have roughage which helps in the digestion. The fiber is not digested, but aids in excretion which removes wastes faster from the body. It also helps people with thyroid sickness because the bulk they add to food makes one feel full for long hence reducing...
Causes of diarrhea
Diarrhea is basically defined as a medical condition in which one has an increase in frequency in bowel movement and an increase in loose stool elimination. There are many reasons for diarrhea some of which are totally against our control and some which are within our control. Some of these causes include the following;...
Health Tips with Air Travel
How can I improve air travel? Most people have no problem when flying, but you can make air travel safer and more comfortable. Here are some tips: Carry enough of all your medications in your carry-on bag. Ask your doctor if you should change your dosages if your eating and sleeping schedules will change...
Overcoming Sugar Addiction
Who does not enjoy a chocolate, a piece of cake or some candy from time to time? All, in varying degrees, we enjoy the sweets . In fact, our body asks for them, because sugar is an important source of energy. But one thing is that we like the sweet, and quite another to feel...
Breakfasts High in Antioxidants
The antioxidants should be part of our diet. These substances present in many foods are essential for the proper functioning of cells. They prevent damage from free radicals and molecules that are produced or “put” in the body when we follow a poor diet, smoke, suffer stress, and pollution exposure. Following a diet rich in...
Dysphagia
What is dysphagia? Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing. People with dysphagia have pain when swallowing solids, liquids or even saliva. Or to make things worse, you may not be able to swallow anything. What are the symptoms of dysphagia? If you have dysphagia, you may also have some of the following symptoms: Pain on swallowing Choking Feeling...
Teens: Staying Healthy
Will the habits I have now really make a difference when I’m older? Yes, 65% of deaths in adults are caused by heart disease, cancer and stroke. In many cases, these diseases are preventable. Many of the behaviors that cause these diseases start early in life. For example, if you had used snuff when you were a teenager...
Mechanisms of Cough
Cough Coughing is a response to irritation of the nerves known as cough receptors found in the upper and lower airways. The cough receptors are particularly concentrated in the throat and the major branching points of the tracks tract. They are also found in the sinuses, ear canals, ear drums, esophagus, abdomen and wall of...
