The Importance of Vitamin D in Women

7 / 25 / 13

Our food today is heavily processed, and that means that many vitamins and nutrients are squeezed out of even fresh foods. If you are eating a lot of frozen meals, then you are receiving even fewer of the vitamins and minerals you need. Vitamin deficiency can lead to serious problems like hair loss, bone loss and other health issues.

Biotin is one example of an important vitamin. Also known as B7, it helps keep rashes, hair loss, anemia and even depression away. Found in meat, liver, milk and peanuts, it is also readily available in Wise Woman herbal supplements from OVitaminPro.com.

Scurvy was commonly seen in sailors who spent months at sea eating only salted meats and dried grains. It was a fatal condition, and it is still seen today when people have a severe vitamin C deficiency. Increase the intake of citrus fruits to get more vitamin C, and you can also keep your levels high with supplements.

Vitamin D and calcium work together to keep bones strong. The calcium is used by the bones, but the vitamin D is needed for absorption. It is added to milk, and people can also get their bodies to produce vitamin D by spending some time in the sunlight. If you live in an area that goes through long periods of overcast skies and cold temperatures, then you can also increase your vitamin D intake with supplements.

There are so many vitamins and minerals that people need to survive. Even if you are eating fresh fruits, vegetables and protein, you may not get the required levels of them. The good news is that you can correct the levels and keep yourself healthy by investing in high quality supplements.

Look For Endodontist Specialist For Your Tooth Procedure

4 / 29 / 13

Smile, it lets your teeth breathe. ~Author Unknown

But how can you give one if your teeth are aching? Or worst, they are filled with cavities or you got a missing tooth?! Oh well, I bet, an awkward smile is all you can give.

Our teeth plays an important role in our digestive system, it breaks down the food into small pieces making it easier for digestion. We ate different kinds of food 3-4 times a day, sweets, sour, bitter, spicy, hot, cold, soft, hard, etc…

So it is a must to take good care of our teeth to ensure that it is free from cavity that can damage our teeth and lead to other dental problems that would result in having tooth procedure in the long run.

Aside from the regular brushing of teeth, one should also keep a visit to dentist las vegas as part of dental care, because professionals like them knew better in giving us proper care and treatment for that sparkling teeth and smile!

There are cases when our teeth needs an extra care or procedure to be done, in those situations when one needs to undergo a rooth canal procedure which is often a great fear for many. In this manner, once can look for an endodontist like Henderson dentist who has advanced and specialty education in diagnosis and root canal procedure and treatment.

We all heard a lot of stories from people who underwent the said procedure and most of them would say that it is really a hard and painful experience. But fear not for there are expert in root canal las vegas who does an root canal therapy or endodontic therapy, a very common procedure that is no more invasive than having a filling placed. In addition, the procedure is completely painless. They also specialize in other endodontic re-treatment and surgery like dividing a tooth in half, repairing or removing injured root, replantation.

Help and Support

4 / 14 / 13

During my father’s wake, relatives came over. As they always say, death seems like a reunion, you’ll get to see long lost relatives during this time. True enough, I saw some of my cousins that I only met during our childhood years.

So sad that one of them have fallen into the hands of a bad influence friends, doing nonsense things have fallen into the prey of bad vices like drinking alcohol and taking prohibited drugs. The elders decided to send him into a san diego drug rehab like center around their area. We were all praying that he’ll soon be healed and will be led into the right path.

Laser Eye Surgery

3 / 5 / 13

I was in grade five then when my teacher noticed that I had a hard time reading what is written in the blackboard, so she transferred me into the first row and gave my parents a letter to ask for an eye check-up. It was confirmed that I have a poor and blurry eyesight.

Since then, I had to wear prescription eyeglasses and was instructed to only take it off when taking a bath and when it’s time to sleep. I get used to it until my high school days. But of course, there were cons that came with it, some naughty classmates teases me, nerd, “four-eyes” ,etc. So goes with unfashionable look during my JS Prom. Yes, I had to wear my glasses because we can’t afford for a contact lenses then. 🙂

Fast forward to my college years, I shifted to contact lenses but my eyes could not bear wearing it for a long period of time so I switch back to eyeglasses. Imagine not being able to clearly see your baby when you gave birth?! I have to go through that because I had to take off my eyeglasses upon giving birth eh! 🙁

I am now hoping to undergo a Boston Lasik eye surgery. I am crossing my fingers that I am a qualified candidate for the said procedure so that I can still enjoy a 20/20 vision and bid goodbye to my prescription eyeglasses.

Healthy Living As You Grow Old

12 / 14 / 12

There are some things in life that we don’t realized not until we get to experience it. When we are young, we are carefree and love to explore on a lot of things, some do even go overboard that they tend to abuse themselves in different aspects of their lives.

Health is wealth is what we always hear around when the topic of sickness and health are being discussed. It alls boils down to discipline when it comes to diet, eating and lifestyle is concern.

Living a healthy lifestyle is all what we aim in order for us to live longer. But the vices and temptations are too hard to resist that some people find it hard to cope up when dealing on vices like smoking, drugs,etc.

Smoking is considered by many as a vice, but for some they are not. But the outcome of being a smoker boils down to having a health related problem soon and it gets complicated as you get older.

So if you are keen of growing old gracefully, you need to learn more on how to deal with it as early as possible and be able to find ways on how to avoid getting caught up in a situation. You can read more to find out the other alternatives that you may find helpful in your journey to live a healthy lifestyle and get away from the smoking habit.

Healthy Eating This Holiday Season

12 / 9 / 12

Holiday season is here, so goes the irresistible holiday foods that are packed with lots of fattening ingredients. Pasta, salads, cakes and pastries, beef, pork, candies, sweets and other mouth watering dishes on the table. Hello weight gain! 🙂

But you don’t really have to starve yourself nor avoid eating foods this holiday. The key is to choose what you are eating and do it in moderation. You may check out this healthy eating chart that will help you out and you may include in your diet.

We should all keep this chart as our guide for a healthy eating diet.

Losing Weight For The Right Reasons

10 / 30 / 12

There’s an obsession in our society with losing weight, and being thin. The trouble is that we tend to lose weight for the wrong reasons. Here’s some examples of good and bad reasons to lose weight.

The right reasons:

To improve your fitness

Being overweight can decrease your fitness levels, because you feel demotivated and want to play Cheekybingo instead of going for a run. Losing weight will not only make it easier for you to walk up and down the stairs, it will also improve your endurance and stamina. Not to mention you’ll look more energetic.

To prevent medical conditions

Losing weight improves your overall physical well-being. Being overweight is linked to diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure, to name a few. Losing weight will give you the best chance of remaining healthy.

Improve your self esteem

When you’re overweight, it will make you feel bad about yourself. By setting yourself a goal to lose just 10% of your body weight, in a reasonable amount of time, you’ll prove to yourself that you can achieve. And it will spur you on to achieve bigger and greater things.

The wrong reasons:

To be skinny

Many women feel terrible about themselves because they are not model thin. However, losing weight to be skinny is unhealthy, and doesn’t look good. If women who aren’t naturally thin go too far with their diet, it won’t suit their body type. Slim down to a healthy weight. Not a skinny one.

You’ve put your self-worth on your weight

Too many people base their self worth on their weight, which is a sad by-product of societal conditioning. Being overweight does not define you, and doesn’t make you any less worthy of happiness than a naturally slim person.

Because someone bullies you

Being teased about your weight is extremely hurtful. Unfortunately too many people accidentally use hurtful comments or bully you, because they want you to feel bad about yourself. Don’t lose weight to prove the bullies wrong. If you choose to lose eight, let it be on your terms.

The Best Exercises for Menopause

8 / 13 / 12

Many women find that they need to exercise more regularly to combat weight gain in menopause. Decreasing estrogen levels can lead to a slower metabolism and an expanding waistline. While exercise can prevent hot flashes in the long, some women get hot flashes while exercising. What types of activities are best in menopause and how can hot flashes be minimized so that exercising does not leave you wet and miserable? Read on to discover some strategies for keeping cool to help make exercising in menopause more enjoyable.

Exercising in the water is a great way to tone muscles, burn calories and stay cool. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise and can be done in a pool, lake or the ocean if you are fortunate enough to live near one. Access to an indoor pool means that you can swim year-round and stay fit. Watersports such as water skiing, surfing, diving and water aerobics done to music allow you to enjoy the invigorating feeling of coolness while getting in a necessary workout.

Walking, biking or hiking are activities that any women can enjoy, regardless of fitness level, age or health status. The important thing to remember when exercising is to warm up slowly and keep your heart rate within your target range for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes. If you find that you become overheated and are plagued by hot flashes, exercise during cooler weather or at the coolest times of the day (early in the morning or in the evening) to minimize hot flashes. Dress in light layers so that layers can be shed as you become warm. Dress in breathable fabrics and avoid silks, nylon and polyester blends- cotton is your friend, particularly light cottons that allow some air exchange between your skin and the environment.

Winter sports like hockey, downhill or cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating and curling are excellent forms of exercise but may be difficult due to the need for warm clothing. It can be difficult to strike a balance between staying warm and not becoming overheated. Winter sports requiring a helmet may be a special kind of torture, as helmets will not allow heat to escape from the head, making hot flashes even more unbearable. If you love winter sports, be sure to stay hydrated while playing and consider a helmet liner that will absorb moisture.

Keep in mind the following tips while exercising to keep hot flashes to a minimum and enhance your enjoyment:

Keep your hair tied up and off your neck
Line helmets with a sweat band or wear a sweat band to absorb any moisture
Dress in layers so that layers can be removed as you become warm
Stay well hydrated while exercising to help your body stay cooler
Rest as needed to allow your body to cool down
Avoid caffeinated beverages before exercising
Wear fabrics that allow air exchange and wick moisture away from the skin
Try deep breathing when a hot flash hits (this can shorten the length of your hot flash)

Don’t let unpleasant hot flashes deter you from exercising and looking and feeling your best! By following these tips, you can minimize the hot flashes and maximize your workout.

Healthy Living Lifestyle

8 / 4 / 12

Health is a large word. It embraces not the body only, but the mind and spirit as well;… and not today’s pain or pleasure alone, but the whole being and outlook of a man. ~James H. West

We all do aim to enjoy and live our lives to the fullest. When we were young, we were taken care of and dependent on our parents for our needs. As we grow a little older and start to become independent, we’ve started to build ourselves and work to earn a living and take chances to attain our goals in life.

We’ve started to build around relationships, goals and aspirations in life. In between all these things, we should never forget our health, which is very essential key in order to fully enjoy living life.

Being healthy doesn’t not only pertain to having a well proportioned and balanced meal three times a day, although it pays to keep yourself physically fit and all by eating the right kinds of foods. Being healthy in different aspect as well like socially, mentally and spiritually will make you a more rounded person who has a healthy living and balanced activity.

Positive outlook in life is also a part of the benefits of it. Looking back as you grow old, you tend to ask yourself, “ Have I missed on something?” Regrets kills the passion in you.

So one must be able to plan ahead as early as possible those things you want to do in your life – study, travel, business, family, leisure, vacation, dream house project and even funeral preparations to keep those people around you to less worry and have something to look forward to when you pass away.

In this manner and at the end of the day, you will be confident enough that you have lived your life well and enjoy living life in this wonderful world.

Planting Herbs and Gardening

6 / 3 / 12

If there’s one thing that I want to do if I had the luxury of time, it is to do planting and tend in our garden. It needs a lot of cleaning and improvement since the typhoon destroyed most of the plants and flowers two years ago.

I wanted to grow some herb plants like rosemary and parsley and oregano which dear daughter brought home one last year when they did some planting during their girl scout indoor camping at school, it just died a few weeks after it was submerged into the flood water.

Herbs are said to have many health benefits for the body and good for medicinal use too. I am looking around at The Growers Exchange, trying to find all the herb plants that I want to grow in our garden 🙂

Oregano

A culinary herb with strong spicy flavor used in italian cooking. Oregano is said to be good for shooing away those annoying mosquitoes.

Rosemary

An herb plant that goes well for infusing the foods with flavor. DH loves to cook Baked chikcken with rosemary. So I think it’s a must for us 🙂

Basil

Goes well with pasta dishes. Just the same with oregano, it is also good as natural pest repellant.

Growing plants and flowers are therapeutic too. IT feels good seeing how those tiny plants grew and bloom as useful ingredients in your kitchen and health allies. 🙂