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		<title>Essential facts about menopause</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you nearing the age of menopause? Well then you should read this article carefully and get aware yourself about all the facts and myths that surround about menopause. Generally at the age of fifty or later women start having menopause. It means that your monthly menstruation is stopped permanently and no longer will eggs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.keepingitalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/menopause-treatment.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-531" style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://www.keepingitalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/menopause-treatment-225x300.jpg" alt="menopause treatment" width="143" height="211" align="left" /></a>Are you nearing the age of menopause? Well then you should read this article carefully and get aware yourself about all the facts and myths that surround about menopause. Generally at the age of fifty or later women start having menopause. It means that your monthly menstruation is stopped permanently and no longer will eggs be produced out of your ovary.</p>
<p>Menopause is nothing but a biological transformation of body but women generally have some kind of health risks like cardiac problems and so on. Hence you should take a few measures in order to prevent these health troubles during menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is widely used as one of the most effective treatments for menopause but it has got its harmful side effects also. In most of the cases women, after their menopause start gaining a lot of body weight and that happens due to decreased pace of metabolic rate of the body.</p>
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		<title>Tips to combat panic attacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having panic attacks is very common for many people around the world. There is no reason to get worried about yourself if you’re susceptible to panic attacks. The right kind of treatment and care can help you combat this problem with time. Stress, history of nervous disorder, genetic and environmental factors, poor nutrition, side effects [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.keepingitalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/combat-panic-attacks.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-528" style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://www.keepingitalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/combat-panic-attacks-300x284.jpg" alt="combat panic attacks" width="135" height="210" align="left" /></a>Having panic attacks is very common for many people around the world. There is no reason to get worried about yourself if you’re susceptible to panic attacks. The right kind of treatment and care can help you combat this problem with time. Stress, history of nervous disorder, genetic and environmental factors, poor nutrition, side effects of some medicines and even insomnia are the main causes for panic attacks.</p>
<p>If you have had panic attacks for more than two times, you should see a doctor. He or she will know whether your condition can be cured through just counseling and change of lifestyle or whether you need drugs. Doctors target the reason behind the attacks than merely trying to get rid of the symptoms. Psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are the best remedies for panic attacks as it’s a combination of medication and therapy. Gradually with these therapy, care and power of will, your irritation behavior will decrease.</p>
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		<title>Things to keep in mind if you have high cholesterol</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cholesterol related health issues are very common these days. Middle aged people are falling prey to this deadly disease more and more each day. Mostly obese people are affected. But that doesn’t mean that one shouldn’t be careful even if he or she isn’t overweight or obese. Antioxidants are the best for you if you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.keepingitalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/high-cholesterol.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-525" src="http://www.keepingitalive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/high-cholesterol-300x226.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="188" /></a>Cholesterol related health issues are very common these days. Middle aged people are falling prey to this deadly disease more and more each day. Mostly obese people are affected. But that doesn’t mean that one shouldn’t be careful even if he or she isn’t overweight or obese. Antioxidants are the best for you if you want to fight cholesterol. Antioxidants are also helpful in alleviating cancer. All fruits act as good sources of antioxidants. Have colorful vegetables and fruits like tomatoes, oranges, carrots, brinjals, and all green leafy vegetables are good for you.</p>
<p>Avoid food which contains homocystine. This is a protein which leads to cholesterol buildup. Say no to coffee and have aerated drinks sparingly. Avoid it altogether if possible. Not all fats are bad. Secondary and trans fat should be avoided. Instead turn to healthy fat like fish oils, avocado oils and canola oils. Also a cup of green tea twice a day will keep diseases at bay. Remember to be happy. Stress is a major factor for cholesterol buildup.</p>
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		<title>Must add essentials to your diet chart if you have cardio vascular problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Management]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many people are facing cardio vascular problems like heart diseases, heart attacks and high cholesterol levels due to the busy work schedules, irregularities in their eating habits, and improper sleep along with high stress and tension. Studies have shown that exercise helps in maintaining the blood circulation of the body and increase of physical fitness [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2663/cardio.jpg" alt="" width="129" height="174" align="left" />Many people are facing cardio vascular problems like heart diseases, heart attacks and high cholesterol levels due to the busy work schedules, irregularities in their eating habits, and improper sleep along with high stress and tension. Studies have shown that exercise helps in maintaining the blood circulation of the body and increase of physical fitness which reduces the chances of heart diseases.</p>
<p>You should opt for more healthy food with the right kind of fat like olive oil, flax oil and fish oil, not trans fat and saturated fat which we gain from red meat and dairy products. Avoid packaged food which is full of sodium and go for fresh or canned vegetables, fruits and nuts prepared without butter or cheese but with olive oil. Red meat, sausages, bacon and anything fried is a big no, you can have omega 3 proteins like poultry and fish as much as you like.</p>
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		<title>Guidelines to lose unwanted fat in a healthy way</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Losing the unwanted fat is easy if you can stick to your regime. First of all you need to draw up a routine for exercise and need to maintain it on a daily basis. To get rid of unwanted fat your exercise routine should feature jogging, walking, cycling, swimming, dancing and doing lots of aerobics. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/8722/istock000007144374xsmal.jpg" alt="" width="131" height="190" align="left" />Losing the unwanted fat is easy if you can stick to your regime. First of all you need to draw up a routine for exercise and need to maintain it on a daily basis. To get rid of unwanted fat your exercise routine should feature jogging, walking, cycling, swimming, dancing and doing lots of aerobics. Later on you can move on to the toning exercises like sit ups, side crunches and reverse crunches.</p>
<p>You need to check what you are eating. If you want to get rid of unwanted fat then you need to say goodbye to the junk foods, deep fried foods and soft drinks. Instead you need to include lean meats, lots of green vegetables, and fresh fruits in your diet and drink lots of water. Doing yoga every morning is another great option too. These healthy ways will make you lose unwanted fat but you need to remain honest with yourself all throughout.</p>
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		<title>Importance of looking after your hand and feet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is very important to look after your face, skin, hair and body, to look attractive and keep people guessing your age. But have you ever thought how much you ignore your hand and feet? Hand and feet are two areas of your body that are exposed to the sun most of the times. Hence [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1323/footcaretips.jpg" alt="" width="114" height="143" align="left" />It is very important to look after your face, skin, hair and body, to look attractive and keep people guessing your age. But have you ever thought how much you ignore your hand and feet?</p>
<p>Hand and feet are two areas of your body that are exposed to the sun most of the times. Hence the skin on your palm and feet tend to get older sooner. Most of the times there are dark patches due to sunburn and wrinkles develop earlier than the rest of the body. This definitely spoils your overall look.</p>
<p>To avoid these, it is extremely important to treat your hand and feet on time. To make them look neat, clip and file your nails at regular intervals. Also scrub them well while taking shower. Also, these portions of your body get dry due to harsh weather conditions. Be sure to use a moisturizer or a sunscreen every time you walk out into the sun.<br />
Also, if you are suffering from Diabetes, it is very important for you to look after your feet. Do not ignore even a small scratch and seek medical help on time.</p>
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		<title>Learn to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated fatty acid</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are really health conscious and want to avoid fatty acids, then you should know how to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. There is a vast difference between these acids. The difference is in the fat content in it. Saturated fatty acids are those acids which contain high cholestrol which leads to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9471/saturatedandunsaturated.jpg" alt="" width="117" height="132" align="left" />If you are really health conscious and want to avoid fatty acids, then you should know how to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. There is a vast difference between these acids. The difference is in the fat content in it.</p>
<p>Saturated fatty acids are those acids which contain high cholestrol which leads to cancer. Unsaturated fatty acids conatins double bounded atoms of carbon where as, saturated acids contains hydrogen atoms.<br />
Saturated fatty acids should be taken in minimum amount because they contain more cholestrol than unsaturated. Saturated fatty acids are found in those products which are made up of animal contents.</p>
<p>Unsaturated fatty acids are those which are in liquid state at room temperature. Saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature. Sunflower oil, olive oil, corn oil are some of the examples of unsaturated fatty acids. Butter is an example of saturated fatty acids. So, you can prefer having unsaturated fatty acid more, than to have saturated fatty acids.</p>
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		<title>Learn about food rich in iron</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iron is an important mineral required by the human body in small but significant quantities. Deficiency of iron can be disastrous, sometimes fatal. The most common effect of iron deficiency results in physical illness, even anemia. So, most doctors and physicians recommend proper intake of foods rich in iron, in order to maintain a healthy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5435/ironrichvegetables.jpg" alt="" width="122" height="139" align="left" />Iron is an important mineral required by the human body in small but significant quantities. Deficiency of iron can be disastrous, sometimes fatal. The most common effect of iron deficiency results in physical illness, even anemia. So, most doctors and physicians recommend proper intake of foods rich in iron, in order to maintain a healthy body. Iron-rich foods include vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, spinach, watercress, soybeans, and parsley. These are, in fact, readily available in the market.</p>
<p>Besides these, certain non-vegetable items also possess huge quantities of Home Iron, including chicken, pork, liver, shrimp, beef, clams, various types of fishes, oysters and egg yolks. Infants, on the other hand, can replenish their iron deficiency from breast milk and baby cereals, which are essential nutrient containing food materials for toddlers. Teenagers also need to be supplied with proper quantity of iron through their diets, which can consist of grits, pasta and raisin bran cereals.</p>
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		<title>Importance of Potassium for Your Body</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Potassium is the important mineral salt that our body needs the most. Do you have any idea how potassium controls our nervous system, kidney, muscles, heart, fluid balances? It actually maintains a balance between human cells and interstitial fluid. If you consume food with high potassium content, you will be able to maintain safe distance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/447/womanwithbroccoli.jpg" alt="" width="108" height="143" align="left" />Potassium is the important mineral salt that our body needs the most. Do you have any idea how potassium controls our nervous system, kidney, muscles, heart, fluid balances? It actually maintains a balance between human cells and interstitial fluid.</p>
<p>If you consume food with high potassium content, you will be able to maintain safe distance from hypertension and even heart attack also. Sports persons find potassium to be the most beneficiary one. Deficiency of potassium in regular food causes puking sensation, hypokalemia, ECG abnormalities, muscle weaknesses, respiratory paralysis, cardiac arrhythmia and most commonly diarrhea. In order to maintain good health, you should take in nearly 4000mg potassium per day.</p>
<p>Potassium also helps to reduce high blood pressure. If you consume more fruits and vegetables having high potassium mineral such as tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, avocados, dried mixed fruits etc, eventually your blood pressure will be under control. So start eating food having high potassium value to stay healthier.</p>
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		<title>How to prevent frequent asthma attacks?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asthma]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is a non curable disease but there are various means to prevent the frequency and intensity of the attacks. An asthma patient must have full knowledge about the disease and means of controlling it. Asthma does not mean keeping away from exercises but one should in fact engage in regular physical activity to stay [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/664/asthma.jpg" alt="" width="91" height="121" align="left" />Asthma is a non curable disease but there are various means to prevent the frequency and intensity of the attacks. An asthma patient must have full knowledge about the disease and means of controlling it. Asthma does not mean keeping away from exercises but one should in fact engage in regular physical activity to stay healthy.</p>
<p>Follow some simple rules and you can conquer asthma. Stay away from cigarette smoke and fireplaces. Do not get tempted by eggs, nuts, milk and sea food. Do not use aspirin and drink coffee. Try and maximize your magnesium intake, because it relaxes the muscle. Include Vitamin B6 in your diet. A grandmother’s remedy would be to make the patient smell honey or drink lemon juice during meals. But doing all these does not mean escaping from medicines.</p>
<p>Go for check ups and consult your doctor regularly. Lead a systematic life to be free from asthma attacks.</p>
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