Source: http://www.healthblog.co.cc/2011/07/big-picture-in-bodybuilding.html
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
Monday, 2 January 2012
Maine Gains Three Year Waiver from Medical Loss Ratio Target
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires carriers offering coverage to individuals and families (not purchased on their behalf by an employer) to spend 80 percent of premium on medical claims or other costs related to health care quality. These medical loss ratio provisions took effect in January of this year and has created [...]
Breastfeeding can burn up to 500 calories a day
Breastfeeding can burn up to 500 calories a day, according to a recent New York State Department of Health campaign.As per the campaign and a recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine, this weight-loss boost can translate into other health benefits including a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
The New York DOH launched the 1.6 million dollars public health education campaign last week to educate new mothers on the health benefits of breast-feeding, reports the New York Daily News. At least 75 pc of babies today are breast-fed for some period of time compared with 60 pc 15 years ago, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
While the physicians behind the campaign say new mothers should continue to breast-feed for a year or longer, many choose not to nurse beyond six months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tags : breastfeeding diet,breastfeeding and alcohol,breastfeeding tips,breastfeeding positions
Source: http://www.aboutthehealth.com/2010/09/breastfeeding-can-burn-up-to-500.html
Sunday, 1 January 2012
Why Does the New Year Start on January 1?
Oleksiy Mark / Shutterstock.com Way back when, the Romans had a god named�Janus. He was the god of�doors and gates and had two faces ?�one looking forward and one looking back. Julius Caesar thought it would be appropriate for January, Janus’ namesake month, to be the doorway to a new year, and when he created [...]
Miscarriage pregnancy-best is conceive soon
Women who conceive within six months after a miscarriage have a better chance of a healthy pregnancy without complications compared to women who wait longer, according to a study .They are less likely to have another miscarriage, and are also less likely to experience a cesarean section, deliver prematurely or have low-birth weight babies, the study showed.The findings, published in the British Medical Journal , are likely to be controversial.The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that women who experience a miscarriage should wait at least six months before getting pregnant again, and other medical authorities suggest holding off even longer.
To get a clearer picture, researchers led by Sohinee Bhattacharya at the Aberdeen Maternity Hospital in Scotland reviewed the medical histories of more than 30,000 women in Scotland who had a miscarriage in their first pregnancy and then became pregnant again between 1981 and 2000.
"Our research shows that women who conceive within six months of an initial miscarriage have the best reproductive outcomes and the lowest complication rates in a subsequent pregnancy," they concluded.
Source: http://www.aboutthehealth.com/2010/08/miscarriage-pregnancy-best-is-conceive.html
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Do These Bite Sized Drops Make Bad Breath Stop?
When an Everyday Health editor received a ?crazy amount? of Binaca breath drops, she sent out a mass email for everyone to share. I grabbed a couple, but since I?ve never had a problem with bad breath, I waited until I ate a lamb gyro, complete with tomatoes, sweet peppers, and onions to try them. Binaca claims that these re-launched breath drops will kill bad breath-causing germs instantly. Immediately, I imagined the blue liquid spreading in my mouth like soldiers and eradicating any traces of halitosis. (Have you ever seen those mouthwash commercials?)
But, then reality hit and nothing felt killed. After a lifetime of using mouthwash, I expected the Binaca drops to deliver that familiar burn, and I felt cheated when that didn?t happen. The peppermint-flavored drops tasted more sweet then bitter, but after about two minutes, that fresh-breath feeling was gone. It was as if I never even tried them in the first place.
When my (brave) friends checked my breath, they agreed: these drops didn?t deliver. ?At least the bottle?s cute,? I thought. (If anything, the size makes them convenient. At about two inches tall with the width of an index finger, these drops easily fit in my coin purse.)
But in the world of halitosis, cute doesn?t cut it.
The drops are available in Walgreens nationwide, so if you?d still like to give them a try, impulse-shop to your heart?s content.
-- Alysha Reid
Nouveau riche Chinese pharma company must learn to be more discreet
I got a chuckle out of a Wall St. Journal article (State-Run Drug Maker Answers Outrage Over Opulent Palace) and accompanying photos of the over-the-top interior of Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Sixth Pharm Factory in China featuring extravagant rooms lined with gold and marble, featuring crystal chandeliers and fancy furniture. It’s something one might expect in [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HealthBusinessBlog/~3/5iQ72jEAd1c/
Obstipation
Obstipation Definition Obstipation is the failure to pass fecal matters or gas, practically a chronic constipation.� It is a state where the intestines are never fully emptied and would eventually lead to obstruction. There is no definite diagnostic exam for obstipation. Identification of the condition is frequently made based on the patient?s medical history and the presenting signs and symptoms. A person who is chronically constipated would feel bloated most of the time which could lead to anorexia and abdominal discomfort or tenderness. If not treated as soon as possible, it can develop into more serious problems. If the bowel is not emptied, toxins would accumulate which could lead to [...]
Lithophones ? Instruments Made of Fossils, Floor Tiles, and More
Musician, artist, and “edutainer” Tom Kaufmann makes unique instruments called lithophones, which are similar to xylophones, but created from various stones. Here’s how Kaufmann describes them: Another happy coincidence led me to my current fascination with constructing lithophones. I was tossing around some scrap pieces of granite countertop that I?d gotten for one of my [...]
Can You Moisturize Without the Ick Factor?
When Nivea invited Everyday Health to attend the launch of its new Hydra IQ technology, I was more than skeptical about the new product launch. As a lotion connoisseur, I?ve tried everything before ? from the glittery Disney princess lotions from my childhood to the ?imported? lotions that I filched from my grandmother?s dresser years later. Despite all my trial and error, I still haven?t committed to a moisturizer ? and I have dozens of half-used containers to prove it. Nonetheless, I decided to go to the event because the name ?Hydra IQ? caught my eye on the invitation. I?ve heard plenty of fancy names for beauty products, but I never heard of one referring to its intelligence, so when I saw ?IQ? attached to the word ?Hydra,? I was curious. Did ?IQ? imply that these products are smarter than others? I wondered. But once I saw that Nivea was offering complimentary manicures, I was sold on attending. I figured that pretty nails would console me even if the products turned out to be a disappointment.
Nivea?s Hydra IQ technology claims to penetrate the skin?s layers for even protection and promises to hydrate the skin for more than 24 hours by maintaining the skin?s moisture level. The skin care launch includes four brand-new products, and the ingredients are also included in some of Nivea?s older skin care standbys. I tried three of its brand-new products in total, using at least one daily for two weeks.
I tend to slack off with the lotion when the weather gets warm because I hate when my skin feels greasy and sticky. But because of Nivea?s Express Hydration Freshening Gel, I don?t have that excuse anymore. It was by far my favorite Hydra IQ product because it?s made for the summer! Not only does it absorb quickly (less than two minutes), but its water-based formula makes it very lightweight. Plus, it contains mint extract, which gives your skin a cooling sensation.
I wasn?t as thrilled about Nivea?s Express Hydration Daily Lotion. Sure it kept its promise ? the lotion was fast-absorbing and it did last 24 hours ? but there are dozens of drugstore lotions that do the same thing for less than $8.99.
Out of the three Hydra IQ products I tried, Nivea?s Touch of Cashmere Body Wash was the only one I really didn?t like. The warm scent was too overpowering, and I expected it to be more moisturizing ? especially since the body wash left a slippery residue.
Nivea?s Hydra IQ technology did deliver results, but don?t purchase the entire line if you?re on a budget. The Express Hydrating Freshening Gel was the only product that was worth the fancy moniker, especially with summer heat waves and humidity levels ahead.
You can buy Nivea?s Hydra IQ products in drugstores everywhere.
--Alysha Reid
Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com/blogs/health-beauty-reviews/can-you-moisturize-without-the-ick-factor
Friday, 30 December 2011
Use a Powerlifting Belt to Avoid Injury
A powerlifting belt is quite a controversial piece of equipment these days because plenty of people seemed to be convinced that it?s harmful to lift weights without them. Plenty of people get injured while lifting weights and these injuries are usually caused by trying to max out one?s potential and take their strength to the [...]
Source: http://www.fitnesshealthzone.com/fitness-exercise-equipment/powerlifting-belt-to-avoid-injury/
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