My HealthSharing health information of every aspect; including physical, mental, spiritual, dietary, social and community. This website is aimed to educate and develop a healthy society physically and mentally, and other aspects of life.What Do You Know About Your Cough- March 23, 2008 Cough is a natural defense mechanism that protects the respiratory tract from foreign materials interruption which could be smoke, dust or chemical materials. Apart from that, phlegm presence or foreign fluid that often experienced by cold or allergy sufferer can cause the person to cough. This phenomenon is a natural body reaction to remove the foreign materials from blocking the respiratory passage. Generally, there are three kinds of cough:1. Cough with phlegm and with respiratory...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-do-you-know-about-your-cough.html Small Steps to Diabetes Prevention- March 21, 2008 Recent studies have proven that people at high risk for type 2 diabetes can often prevent or delay the onset of diabetes with 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week and by losing 5 to 7% of their body weight. In other words, you dont have to knock yourself out to prevent diabetes. The key is: small steps lead to big rewards. Here are some tips that might help.EASY STEPS to increase activity:Put away the TV remote control and get up to change the channel.Try walking around the house while.http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/small-steps-to-diabetes-prevention.html Dust-Free Bedroom for Allergic and Asthmatic People- March 19, 2008 If you are dust-sensitive, especially if you have allergies andor asthma, you can reduce some of your misery by creating a "dust-free" bedroom. Dust may contain molds, fibers, and dander from dogs, cats, and other animals, as well as tiny dust mites. These mites, which live in bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets, thrive in the summer and die in the winter. They will, however, continue to thrive in the winter if the house is warm and humid. The particles seen floating in a shaft of...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/dust-free-bedroom-for-allergic-and.html Cholesterol and Its Connection to Heart Attack- March 18, 2008 Cholesterol is fatty substance (lipid) which is part of outer cell membrane in animal tissues. It is also found in human blood circulation. Two main sources cholesterol in the blood is from foods and liver production.Food cholesterol comes from meat, chicken, fish and dairy product. After a meal, cholesterol is absorbed by bowel into blood circulation and gets covered by protein. The cholesterol encased in protein is called chylomicron.Computer model of cholesterol molecule.Liver can remove...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-is-cholesterol.html Tips; Enjoy a Colorful Variety of Fruits and Vegetables (including Beans).- March 17, 2008 A bowl of cereal complete with milk and fruits. A good example of healthy breakfast.Fruits and vegetables is essential to our health. They provides vitamins and minerals that can protect our health. They also low in calories and contain higher fibers than other foods which makes them perfect for your healthy diet and weight control. Follow these tips to help you enjoy more fruits and vegetables.For breakfast:Stir low-fat or fat-free granola into a bowl of low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Top with...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/tips-enjoy-colorful-variety-of-fruits.html What to Do If Your Child Has a Fever- March 16, 2008 Normal body temperature ranges between 36 and 37 degree C. Body temperature that exceeds 37.7 degree C suggest a fever. However, temperatures level elevation does not necessarily be an accurate sign of illness. Fever is not a disease but is a sign of disease. Beside disease, child body temperature varies with time and his activities. For example, a child body temperature may exceed 38 degree C after he played football.Monitor your child body temperature when he is on a fever.Is this a serious...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-to-do-if-your-child-has-fever.html A Few Tips To Help You To Quit Smoking- March 15, 2008 Quit smoking before the smoke get you.Got smoking problem Want to quit the habit Smoking has been the cause for numerous chronic diseases particularly in respiratory disease and cardiovascular diseases. To help you quit cigarette smoking, follow these quitting tips:Quit cold turkey! In the long run it's the easiest, quickest, least expensive and most effective technique of smoking cessation. It only takes 72 hours before your blood becomes nicotine free and the symptoms of physical withdrawal...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/few-tips-to-help-you-to-quit-smoking.html Reasons Why Man Have Lower Lifespan- March 15, 2008 Menfolk not only experience unique health problems but they also tend to be suffering particular diseases. In comparison, women worldwide live longer than men. Among the cause include:Smoking and drinking habits. Men usually smoke more and drink more alcohols than women, and in general they adopt an unhealthy lifestyle.Less medical relief. Men do not get medical relief as often as women in particular those related with sexual health issues.Activities. By average, men prefer doing robust,...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/reasons-why-man-have-lower-lifespan.html Are You at Risk For Diabetes Take This Simple Quiz to Know- March 13, 2008 Take this simple quiz to check yourself for your diabetes risk. Answer these questions:Are you overweightDoes anyone closely related to you by blood relation have diabetesAre you over 40 years oldHave experience any of these symptoms regularly:Blurred visionUnexplained weight lossExtreme tirednessExcessive thirstFrequent urination during day or nightHave any of your children had a birth weight of 4.5 kilograms or morePregnant women and those who give birth to heavy babies can develop a...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/are-you-at-risk-for-diabetes-take-this.html How Diagnosis for Depression Is Made, Symptoms and Facts- March 13, 2008 Clinical depression (also called major-depressive disorder or unipolar depression) is a common psychiatric disorder, characterized by a pervasive low mood, loss of interest in usual activities and diminished ability to experience pleasure. Here are some fact on how diagnosis for depression is made, symptoms of depression and facts on depression.How diagnosis for depression is madeThere are five factors used in diagnosing depression:Negative mood- sorrow, feel like to cry, worried about bad...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-diagnosis-for-depression-is-made.html |