Don T Let Sniffles And Sneezes Ruin Your Holiday
Between the dip in temperature, making last-minute party arrangements and being in contact with an abundance of shoppers, many people s holiday season often turns into cold and flu season when stress weakens their immune system. If you happen to be one of the sufferers, quickly getting over a cold or the flu will help reduce the chance of you giving the gift of illness to your loved ones and other people you re in contact with. The following tips will help you get on with holiday celebrating: Stay hydrated. The American Lung Association recommends drinking at least eight glasses of water or juice per day to keep the lining of the nose and throat from drying out. Avoid drinks that contain caffeine and alcohol, since they can lead to dehydration. Just say no to antibiotics. Food and Drug Administration, antibiotics don t help fight colds and the flu. In fact, taking antibiotics when you have a virus may do more harm than good because...
Efficient And Effective Exercise
I have been wondering lately about the effectiveness of exercising. If you look at life a couple generations ago, folks worked physically, but they weren t power-lifting and running miles upon miles to stay fit and trim. So what were our ancestors doing to remain in good health and shape. First, let s not neglect the fact that cars weren t everywhere and that those who lived in towns often were able to walk wherever they needed to go. The days of small town living with a grocery store in walking distance are long gone suburbia is here. What else did our predecessors do. Not only did they walk, but they rode bicycles and generally did more outside than we do today. Computers weren t even dreamed of at that point, and television didn t rule their days and nights like it does now. They also ate less than we do today. Have you noticed that portions are getting larger and larger as prices go up. Americans really want their money s worth...
When The Cardiologist Says You Have Heart Disease -- Part-1
It all started innocently enough. I went to my primary care physician complaining of dizziness and a pain in my back. A quick ECG or electrocardiogram revealed a very fine and operational heart muscle. Still, being at an age where heart disease is considered a possibility and having several increased risk factors, my doctor decided that a trip to see the cardiologist was in order. After all I thought, how could there be a problem with my heart. I just carried several 50 pound boxes down three flights of stairs only a couple of weeks ago. Still, I thought it better to at least get a baseline so we could measure any change as I got older. And the fact that the dizziness didn t go away was still troubling. The next test was a treadmill or stress test. Because of the dizziness and nausea however, the heart diagnostic group decided that a chemical stress test was in order. They inserted an IV and took pictures of my heart muscle before...
Asbestos: A Deadly Environmental Health Hazard
Asbestos is a term used for some naturally occurring minerals that form long thin fibers and fiber bundles on crystallization. Most commonly found group is the serpentine group that includes Chrysotile white asbestos . It is also the most frequently mined form of Asbestos. Another very important asbestos group is known as the amphiboles, which includes Crocidolite blue asbestos and Amosite brown asbestos . The asbestos fibers have high tensile strength, and chemical, electrical and heat resistance properties and so are extremely useful as a building insulation material. Asbestos has been used extensively all over the world. Asbestos: General Information Although Asbestos is a hazardous material, it poses a health risk only if the Asbestos fibers become airborne and subsequently inhaled. Therefore, most Asbestos materials pose little health risk unless they are disturbed in a way that allows the fibers to be released into the...
Lasik Vision Correction - Look Into It More
Lasik vision correction surgery is one of many procedures performed today, to correct vision. Other procedures include; implantable lens, CK, and procedures for presbyopia. Only a few years ago this type of procedure would only have been a dream, but today it is possible. People are often concerned about the danger of operating on the eye. Although there are still risk of complications, the risk has been minimized by advances in the procedures. Not all lasik procedures end with patient having 20 20 vision, but the improvement is dramatic and life changing. You will not need prescription lenses of any kind following the procedure. Most doctors will offer a mild sedative prior to the procedure, to calm your nerves. The procedure is painless, and only takes a couple of minutes on each eye. You can usually be driven home 30 minutes after the procedure. Recovery is generally 2 to 4 days. Discomfort is very mild, and your vision begins to...