Girls tends to ignore their hair.They think that messy hair looks pretty.Like what I've found which is a picture of a girl who is trying to make a pose out of her messy hair.If you are looking messy,would someone get close to you and if you don't wash your hair would lices got onto your hair? So please stop doing that!
-Elizabeth
6:37 PM
Due to the recent H1N1,the massive number of spread has been increasing.because of that,numerous number of people has been affected.Hence,your unduly worry will cause your health to deteriote.So please stop worrying
-Elizabeth & Cheryl
6:35 PM
VITAMIN -BENEFIT
A (beta-carotene) -Aids in healthy vision and antioxident protection.
D -Enchances calcium absorption, strengthens bones and teeth.
E -Supports immune system and acts as antioxident protection.
C -Improves immune system and mantains the integrity of connective tissue
Thiamin (vitamin B1) -Helps mantain proper fuction of nerve and metabolism of carbohydrate.
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) -Formation of haemoglobin and supports metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protien.
Niacin (vitamin B3) -Aids in metabolism of carbohydrate and mantains healthy digestive system.
Vitamin B6 -Aids in carbohydrate metabolism and formation of neurotransmitters.
Vitamin B12 -Aids in health metabolism and formation of haemoglobin.
Folate -Aids in formation of haemoglobin and metabolism of tyrosine.
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) -Improves body's resistence to stress and formation of antibodies.
Biotin -Aids in metabolism of food and mantains healthy skin and hair.
11:33 AM
You need nutrients to build a strong immune system. Obviously then, insufficient nutrients weaken the body.
Long-term inadequate nutrient intake can therefore undermine hte body's defence system in the long run. How ever,not all kinds of food are immune boosting, vitamins like A, C and E*, and minerals like zinc and selenium** are the key.
Generally, young children need more nutrient-dense foods as they are still growing. Because the elderly tend to eat less due to teeth and digestion problems, their food should also be packed with as many nutrints as possible.
That's not all. One also needs a balaned lifestyle that is as stress-free as possible!
The key to a strong immune system is to exercise regularly and sleep well!
*refer to the post: Why you need Vitamins
**refer to the post: Why you need Minerals
11:16 AM
Professional ballerinas like highly driven young female atheletes, face quadraple health threats - disordered eating, mentrual dysfunction, the bone thinning disease osteoporosis and early signs of cardiovascular disease. It is known as the "female athelete tetrad".
It starts with disordered eating.
Female atheletes who do not eat enough to make up for the energy they expand during long workouts may stop getting their period as consequence.
Exercise as much as you want but be sure to fuel your body and eat enough calories!
Information from: The Straits Time, Mind your Body-25 June '09
10:12 AM
Eating the right "fuel" foods is a must if you want to get the best out of your exercise routine.
The fuel referred to is glucose, a simple sugar that cellsneo produce energy in muscles. Failure to fuel up adequantly before exercise can result in hypoglycemia, a condition where blood sugar levels dip dangerously low. This can cause the person to faint midway through the sports activity.
Eating right can also benefit the athelete by promoting optimal performance anddelaying the onset of fatigue.Before exercising or a sports event, eat foods high in carbohydrate and low in fat.
Some examples of fuel foods are plain breakfast cereal with milk and fruit, bread with honey, oatmeal, baked potatos and noodle soup.
However, energy itself is not enough. People doing sports also have increased needs for protein, vitamin and minerals. Iron for example, is a key nutriet for endurence atheletes. A lack of Iron causes fatigue and poor recovery.
Hence, paying attention to nutrition after exercise is important. Also, over-eating can cause unhealthy weight gain. One should also avoid eating fatty foods before exercising as they are hard to digest.
Another fuel that we should not ignore is water. Dehydration not only causes performance to drop, but it also endangers your health. Sports drinks are good options as they contain minerals like sodium and potassium, which are lost through sweat.
So now you know what to eat and what not to eat before and after exercising. Remember this and soon you will be enjoying a healthy living!
11:52 AM
Foods that keep you young include:
-Green Tea.
-Tomatoes.
-Nuts and seeds.
-Yogurt.
-Salmon and other oily fish.
-Berries.
-Olive Oil.
11:48 AM
Foods that age you includes:
-Carbonated drinks.
-Coffee.
-Sausages
-Potato Chips.
-Sugary Pastries.
-Red Meat.
11:45 AM
1. A good and well balanced diet assists in development of strong bones and maintenance of normal cell growth pattern.
2. Consuming food rich in Vitamins after consulting your dietician as per your body's need help your body to get the vital nutrients and also keeps you healthy.
3. Consuming 8 to 10 glasses of water in a day to avoid dehydration and also assist in skin cleansing. This is a prerequisite for a healthy and beautiful body.
4. Avoid intake of similar kinds of fruits in a short span of time. This balanced approach for nutrition would help you remain healthy.
5. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It should comprise of food rich in vitamins and minerals and have minimal fat or cholesterol. This increases the strength and endurance of the body. You can include skimmed milk or fresh fruit juice as part of your daily breakfast.
6. Fruit salad can be consumed before your main meals to decrease your appetite. Many health and diet experts consider fruit salad a necessary component of your daily diet and necessary for good health.
7. Avoid intake of unhygienic food. Especially at a time when you are away from home. It can cause more problems than the delight you derive while having it.
8. Try to stay away from fast foods and that too at irregular hours of the day like in the evening or early morning. Fast foods contain harmful ingredients that are harmful for your health.
9. There is a prevailing misconception that exercises alone can help you to stay fit and healthy. However, it needs a supplementary role to be played by good nutrition. Nutrition and exercise are two equally important pillars of good health.
10. Stick to your diet and avoid excessively fried food!
Now that you know the importance of good nutrition and the steps for achieving balanced nutrition, follow a nutritious diet plan and enjoy a healthy life.
11:16 AM
Although the specific functions of sleep are not fully understood, we know that sleep helps with memory as well as with temperature regulation.
Sleep allows the body to heal, to rest, and to regenerate chemicals in the brain necessary for learning.
Sleep is essential for our well-being, and in times of undue stress it becomes that much more important.
If you are really that stress that you cannot fall asleep or need to struggle to fall asleep,
Medication In addition to these recommendations, the people closest to the tragedy or those most deeply affected, may find a short course of sleeping pills helpful in allowing them to sleep and feel some control over their anxiety and stress.
However, sleeping pills are almost never a long-term solution.
Your physician should work closely with you on the exact duration and type of sleep medication taken.
11:13 AM
You can start the process of weight loss now by doing a little more activity everyday. If you're not ready for a structured program, start small. Every little bit counts and it all adds up to burning more calories!
1. Turn off the TV. Once a week, turn off the TV and do something a little more physical with your family. Play games, take a walk...almost anything will be more active than sitting on the couch.
2. Walk more. Look for small ways to walk more. When you get the mail, take a walk around the block; take the dog for an extra outing each day.
3. Do some chores. Mopping or sweeping the floor, watering plants, cleaning window panels...these kinds of activities may not be 'vigorous' exercise, but they can keep you moving while getting your house in order!
4. Pace while you talk. When you're on the phone, pace around or even do some cleaning while gabbing. This is a great way to stay moving while doing something you enjoy!
Be aware! Make a list of all the physical activities you do on a typical day.
11:09 AM
Eating well basically means have a balanced diet.
Food pyramid comes into a good use at this critical moment.
Having to study the pyramid well, you definitely can eat real well.
Here are so tips to guide you along in the path to healthy lifestyle!!
Eating a healthy diet is another part of the healthy lifestyle. Not only can a clean diet help with weight management, it can also improve your health and quality of life, as you get older. You can use the new Food Guide Pyramid to determine how many calories you need and what food groups you should focus on, or, if you're looking for smaller changes, you can use these tips for simple ways to change how you eat:
Eat more fruit. Add it to your cereal; your salads or even your dinners
sneak in more veggies. Add them wherever you can--a tomato on your sandwich, peppers on your pizza, or extra veggies in your pasta sauce. Keep pre-cut or canned/frozen veggies ready for quick snacks.
Switch your salad dressing. If you eat full-fat dressing, switch to something lighter and you'll automatically eat fewer calories.
Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy. Switching to skim milk or fat free yogurt is another simple way to eat fewer calories without having to change too much in your diet.
Make some substitutes. Look through your cabinets or fridge and pick 3 foods you eat every day. Write down the nutritional content and, the next time you're at the store, find lower-calorie substitutes for just those 3 items.
Just adding a little movement to your life can:
Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Improve joint stability
Increase and improve range of movement
Help maintain flexibility as you age
Maintain bone mass
Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
Enhance self esteem
Improve memory in elderly people
Reduce stress
So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you can see the benefits are still pretty good. One study has found that just a 10% weight reduction helped obese patients reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and increase longevity.
11:05 AM
Did you know that exercise not only improves your health but can also help relive stress by the release of endorphins, which can elevate your moods.
11:02 AM
Did you know that the constant exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun may be assosiated with the development of cataracts, thus causing damage to the retina.
11:00 AM
Did you know that stress and poor nutrition can lower your immunity which can cause your body to be more susceptible to illness and infection.
10:59 AM
MINERAL -BENEFIT
Calcium -Strengthens bones and teeth, regulates muscle and
heart activity and aids in blood clotting.
Phosphorus -Aids in energy production, strengthens bones and
teeth.
Magnesium -Aids in muscle and heart contraction, proper
function of nerves.
Iron -Delivery of oxygen throughout the body,
haemoglobin synthesis and support immune
system.
Zinc -Mantains healthy immune function, supports insulin
synthesis and wound healing.
Copper -Aids in energy production, antioxident protection and
metabolism of iron.
Selenium -Promotes antioxident activity and mantains thyroid
hormone metabolism.
Manganese -Aids in bone and ligament formation and antioxident
protection.
Iodine -Mantains proper hyroid function and energy
prodution.
Molybdenum -Aids in fat metabolism and supports deoxification
system.
Boron -Improves energy utilizatin ad enchances the body's
ablity to absorb calcium and megnesium.
Chromium -Aids in glucose metabolism and potentiates insulin
function.
10:27 AM
You may have a nail infection if one or more of your nails are
-thickened
-brittle, crumbly or ragged
-distorted in shape
-dull, with no luster or shine
-a dark colour, caused by debris building up under your nail.
Infected nails may also seperate from the nail bed. You may even feel pain in your toes or fingertips and detect a slightly foul odor.
So, take care of your health and nails!
10:44 AM
An infection of nail fungus that occurs when fungi infect one or more of your nails. A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it amy cause your nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling edges-both unsightly and potentially painful.
These infections usually develop on nails continally exposed to warm, moist enviroments, such as sweaty shoes or shower floors. Nail fungus isn't the same as athlete's foot, which primarily affects the skin of the feet, but at times the two may coexist and can be caused by the same type of fungus.
10:25 AM
Our skeletons natuarally lose strenght as we grow older. Here's how you can protect your bones and save yourself from injury by doing daily chores correctly.
1. Always sit up straight. Pick a chair that supports the curve of your lower back (or use a roll-up towel or lumbar roll). Sit with your spine lenghtened, shoulders wide.
2. Prepare for a cough or sneeze.Sudden sneezes can jerk a weakened torso forward and injure the spine. If you feel one coming on, bend your knees, back straight, and put a hand on your thigh for support. Or brace yor lower back with your hand to stay upright.
3.Open with care. trying to lift a stuck or heavy object is a common cause of compression fractures, because it puts a great deal of pressure on your spine. Ask someone to help.
9:13 PM
1.Wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water.
2.Wash your hands before and after you touch your nose, mouth and eyes.
3.Cover your nose when coughing or sneezing.
4.Dispose of the tissue in the litter bin after use.
5.Use a serving spoon when sharing food from a common plate.
6.Wear a surgical mask when you have the flu or common cold to prevent the spread of infection to others.
9:06 PM
1.Do at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day, 5 or more days a week.
2.Have a balanced diet and eat 2 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday.
3.Drink 8 glasses of fluids (water, fruit juices, soup etc.) everyday.
4.Manage yor stress well and have adequate rest
8:55 PM
The calories you burn through physical activity should be balanced with what you eat. Different foods contain different nutrients and we cannot have all the nutrients we need from one food source. Eating balanced meals entails choosing food from each of the four food groups everyday. The Healthy Diet Pyramid makes for a reliable guide.
In addition, a variety of foods will give us appropriate amounts of essential nutrients, fibre and energy without the excessive intake of fat (especially saturated fat), cholestrol and salt.
As a guide, we should not consume more than one teaspoon of salt a day (equivalent to 2000mg sodium). Fat and oils from animal sources are mostly saturated. They are not as healthy as fat and oils from plant sources which are mostly unsaturated such as safflower, sunflower or soyabean oil. A diet high in saturated fat and low in unsaturated fat increases the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Rice and alternatives should be the main component of a healthy diet. This group is a good source of carbohydrates, dietary fibre and vitamin B. Include a different base too, with a serving of wholegrain or high-fibre varieties, like oats, brown rice bee hoon.
Meat and alternatives are excellent sources of protein. They are also rich in iron and calcium. If you are a vegetarian, tofu and pulses like peas, beans and lentils are god alternatives to animal sources of protein. You too can opt for lower fat alternatives such as lean meat, skinless poultry an low-fat or non-fat dairy products.
8:11 PM
