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		<title>Support Your Bones with Healthy Habits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is advised that an intake of proper foods and undertaking regular weight-bearing activities are major components needed to maximize bone mass during the younger years and to minimize bone loss with aging. To support healthy an strong bones one is advised to choose a variety of foods from all the food groups daily to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5836/supportyourboneswithhea.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="103" align="left" />It is advised that an intake of proper foods and undertaking regular weight-bearing activities are major components needed to  maximize bone mass during the younger years and to minimize bone loss with aging.</p>
<p>To support healthy an strong bones one is advised to choose a variety of foods from all the food groups daily to supply nutrients needed for thet proper functioning of the body, as well as for good bone health. Proper foods  for this purpose include cereals, vegetables,  fruit groups (2-4 servings daily) Milk, yogurt, and cheese group (2-3 servings daily) .Other foods include meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts group (2-3 servings daily)<br />
Be sure to choose sufficient calcium rich and vitamin-D rich foods each day. Both of these nutrients are essential for dense, strong bones. Calcium sources include: low-fat or nonfat yogurt, nonfat or 1% milk, cheese, broccoli Eat only moderate amounts of protein (approximately 15% of calories) and fiber rich foods (25-35 grams fiber daily) to avoid interference with calcium absorption and storage.</p>
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		<title>Benefits of combining Strength Training And Balance Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 12:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Training is never an easy task especially if you’re just beginner but nothing comes easy. With the strength training, your body becomes stronger and not to mention its makes you feel good and energized. There are numerous benefits tat come together with combining strength training with balanced training are your body is able to gain [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9525/benefitsofcombiningstre.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="105" align="left" />Training is never an easy task especially if you’re just beginner but nothing comes easy. With the strength training, your body becomes stronger and not to mention its makes you feel good and energized. There are numerous benefits tat come together with combining strength training with balanced training are your body is able to gain tremendously.</p>
<p>Some of the benefits that you are likely to enjoy with strength training are such as preventing osteoporosis whereby your bones grow stronger with regular training. When you have strong bones your musculoskeletal system is stronger hence you are able to lift heavier weights as well as do other activities with relative ease. With strength training and balance training you are able to condition your muscle hence you get a better posture as well as appear tall and more vibrant. With strength training your muscles and other tissues are much stronger and this prevents you from suffering serious injuries.</p>
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		<title>6 Quick Tips To Prevent Stress Fractures When Starting Or Changing Exercise Routines</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 05:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a full time athlete or you are just beginning to start exercising, you need to keep in mind that is you are planning to intensify your exercising routine or change it; you should do it slowly rather than just waking up one morning and deciding you are going to exercise more. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8208/6quicktipstopreventstre.jpg" alt="" width="182" height="157" align="left" />Whether you are a full time athlete or you are just beginning to start exercising, you need to keep in mind that is you are planning to intensify your exercising routine or change it; you should do it slowly rather than just waking up one morning and deciding you are going to exercise more. This is because when you suddenly increase or intensify your exercise routine, you are more likely to suffer from injuring on the legs which is also known as stress fractures; also you may even suffer injuries on other parts of the body since your body has not adjusted to such an exercise. </p>
<p>There you will need tips to help you from suffering form stress fractures; the following tips will be quite helpful. If you are using old worn-out equipment its time you got rid of them and get quality equipments. Also having a healthy diet that has calcium and vitamin D will prevent stress fractures.</p>
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		<title>Healing process after body piercing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Body piercing is an art that is practiced by human beings since ages. Even the kings and queens are known to have pierced ears and noses. With changing trends, people have started piercing their navel buttons, eyebrows and even tongues. Everybody sees the style statement it gives to the person but nobody cares for the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1821/healingprocessafterbody.jpg" alt="Body Piercing, Body Healing" width="156" height="148" align="left" />Body piercing is an art that is practiced by human beings since ages. Even the kings and queens are known to have pierced ears and noses. With changing trends, people have started piercing their navel buttons, eyebrows and even tongues. Everybody sees the style statement it gives to the person but nobody cares for the pain that the person has undergone to get that.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a home remedy to ease out the healing process after your body piercing, mustard oil mixed with a little turmeric can be very helpful for you. The healing process after getting any of your body parts pierced is a slow process and you have to be constantly conscious about not touching the piercing for several days. There are several ointments and creams that can speed up the healing process and there are some medicines also that can be helpful for you.</p>
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		<title>Controlling excessive sweating</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The condition of excessive sweating is termed as Hyperhidrosis in medical terms and is a major object of ridicule among people. You will be surprised to know that there are specific surgical procedures to cure this condition. In this surgery, the nerves that are responsible for creating excessive sweat are cut and there are separate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7136/controllingexcessiveswe.jpg" alt="Sweating, Body Odour" width="126" height="154" align="left" />The condition of excessive sweating is termed as Hyperhidrosis in medical terms and is a major object of ridicule among people. You will be surprised to know that there are specific surgical procedures to cure this condition. In this surgery, the nerves that are responsible for creating excessive sweat are cut and there are separate surgical procedures for different parts of the body.</p>
<p>Palmar Hyperhidrosis or sweaty palms are cured through Thoracic Sympathectomy which is able to be successful in 98% of the cases. Plantar Hyperhidrosis or foot sweating is cured through the procedure known as Lumbar Sympathectomy and its success rate if 90%. As after effects of the surgery, pain, discomfort and bleeding can take place in the patient. There are also surgical procedure to control excessive sweating in arm pits and other parts of the body that are prone to sweat a lot. So, if you sweat a lot on a particular part of your body, you should hesitate to consult your medical practitioner.</p>
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		<title>Curing a toenail fungus</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toenail is not unsightly but also tough to cure. There are many ways for curing a toenail fungus, including: Over the counter medication Very meek toenail infection might respond to the over the counter medication, polish and ointment. Few of these over the counter prescriptions include a substance called as tea tree oil. The tea [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7483/curingatoenailfungus.jpg" alt="Toenail Fungus" width="155" height="95" align="left" />Toenail is not unsightly but also tough to cure. There are many ways for curing a toenail fungus, including:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Over the counter medication </strong></span></p>
<p>Very meek toenail infection might respond to the over the counter medication, polish and ointment. Few of these over the counter prescriptions include a substance called as tea tree oil. The tea tree oil contains antifungal properties, which clear up the minor toenail infectivity.</p>
<p>If the fungus of the toenail is not much serious then a prescription anti fungus nail polish certainly, can assist some people.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Surgery and prescription medication</strong></span></p>
<p>For severe toenail infection, the physician might prescribe you different topical and oral medications like fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine assists in isolating the infection as well as encourage healthy infection free nail growth.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Prevention is better than cure</strong></span></p>
<p>Generally the toenail medications are costly, and dangerous, thus the finest cure is to take necessary steps for preventing it to get developing.</p>
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		<title>How to beat the summer heat</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can beat the summer heat by keeping your body cool and fresh. • Drink plenty of fluids, as that would replenish the water lost from the body by sweating. • Wear light colored clothes mostly in natural fabric, as that would allow the skin to breathe keeping it calm. • Apply sunscreens and carry [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left:10px" src="http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2393/howtobeatthesummerheat.jpg" alt="Summer Heat" width="221" height="202" align="right" />You can beat the summer heat by keeping your body cool and fresh.</p>
<p>•	Drink plenty of fluids, as that would replenish the water lost from the body by sweating.</p>
<p>•	Wear light colored clothes mostly in natural fabric, as that would allow the skin to breathe keeping it calm.</p>
<p>•	Apply sunscreens and carry umbrella while walking under the sun.</p>
<p>•	Wearing cool shades also soothes the eyes and keeps you cool.</p>
<p>•	Eat right; do not eat extreme oily foods. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits that have high water content that will satiate the dry feeling in you.</p>
<p>•	Indulge in water; go for swimming and other activities in water.</p>
<p>•	Remain careful when out in the Sun, as sunstrokes are a common malady. People with certain medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure must watch out.</p>
<p>•	Exercise in moderation. Take necessary breaks and do not exert yourself too much.</p>
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		<title>Breakthrough Cure for Rectal Bleeding</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rectal bleeding refers to a clinical condition whereby an afflicted individual often has episodes of bloody rectal discharge that may come along with mucus spots. A few medical disorders in this group include hematochezia, melena, lower gastrointestinal bleeding and fecal occult blood. Some of the major causes of rectal bleeding include colon diverticular disease, colorectal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rectal bleeding refers to a clinical condition whereby an afflicted individual often has episodes of bloody rectal discharge that may come along with mucus spots. A few medical disorders in this group include hematochezia, melena, lower gastrointestinal bleeding and fecal occult blood. Some of the major causes of rectal bleeding include colon diverticular disease, colorectal cancer and rectum or anus hemorrhoids resulting from episodes of diarrhea or constipation.</p>
<p>A number of techniques that have been developed to help in the diagnosis and treatment of rectal bleeding include colonoscopy, herbal therapies, biopsy, sigmoidoscopy and colostomy among others. Balsalazide 1100 mg tablet is one of the new conversional prescription medications for moderate ulcer active colitis that can reduce rectal bleeding. In terms of hemorrhoid herbal therapies Pilex offers a non invasive alternative to surgery by reliving the rectal bleeding symptoms for close to 6 months. Others include dietary change, chemical injections and laser surgery. </p>
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		<title>Four Health Tips for Enhancing Your Brain</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 12:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The human brain is the soul of human psyche. Our brains control the things that keep us a live, like heartbeat, respiration, digestion, and many other involuntary activities. Being such an important organ, the brain needs to be given special treatment, like it deserves. The following tips are essential for a healthy brain: Healthy lifestyles [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9371/74506852.jpg " alt="Health, Fitness, Brain Health," width="176" height="140" align="left" />The human brain is the soul of human psyche.  Our brains control the things that keep us a live, like heartbeat, respiration, digestion, and many other involuntary activities.<br />
Being such an important organ, the brain needs to be given special treatment, like it deserves. The following tips are essential for a healthy brain:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Healthy lifestyles</strong></span></p>
<p>Avoid careless life, like heavy drinking and the abuse of other dugs as these destroys brain cells. Drink modestly if you have to, for the safety of your brain.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Eat well</strong></span></p>
<p>Consuming the correct sets of food benefits the brain a great deal. Good foods help the brain to deliver excellently. A balanced diet must be taken at all times to achieve the best performance.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Exercise well</strong></span></p>
<p>Proper exercise effectively helps the brain to operate maximally.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Relieve stress</strong></span></p>
<p>Through exercise we can release stresses which slow our brain’s functioning, thereby creating a good mood and sense of well-being.</p>
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		<title>Symptoms of low thyroid hormone</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 12:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the thyroid gland produces the hormones in a lesser amount than the normal it leads to hypothyroidism. If the production of hormones lowers you begin get some physical symptoms. You have to gain some weight and feel lack of energy. This is due to the slowed down rate of metabolism. Menstrual abnormalities in women [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/9076/89340419.jpg" alt="Healtlh care, Body, Thyroid" width="180" height="172" align="left" />When the thyroid gland produces the hormones in a lesser amount than the normal it leads to hypothyroidism. If the production of hormones lowers you begin get some physical symptoms. You have to gain some weight and feel lack of energy. This is due to the slowed down rate of metabolism.</p>
<p>Menstrual abnormalities in women is another problem created by this low hormone production. In many cases the symptoms are misinterpreted.</p>
<p>Pain in muscles and joints, weight gain, sensitivity to cold etc are the very evident symptoms of it. Constipation is also seen in these kinds of patients.<br />
Dry hair and skin, fogginess, memory problems, puffiness, thinning of eyebrows, brittle nails etc also can occur due to the disease. These symptoms are seen at the later stages when hypothyroidism progresses. A doctor can test the hormone levels using a blood test.</p>
<p>A thyroid medication is used to maintain the hormone levels to treat this condition.</p>
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