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.Tips to Avoid Mindless Eating- May 31, 2008 Healthy foods for a healthy life.People seem to gain weight easily but have a hard time taking it off. Healthy eating can play an important role in helping you avoid excess weight. Here are some tips to help you avoid mindless eating:Be aware of the size and shape of containers. It's the amount of food that counts, not what it looks like.Serve food on smaller plates and bowls. Empty plates and bowls cue some people to stop eating.Use nutrition labels, paying attention to the serving size...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/05/tips-to-avoid-mindless-eating.html How to Take Your Pulse Reading- May 29, 2008 To take your pulse, press the tips of your index and middle fingers against the inside of the opposite wrist, just below the mound at the base of your thumb, and count how many pulsations you feel in a 10-second period. Multiplying this number by 6 will give you your heart rate. Don't count your pulse for an entire minute.During the minute that you have stopped exercising to take your pulse, your heart will have slowed down, and you won't get an accurate reading. My Health Some right reserved.http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-take-your-pulse-reading.html Quick Informations on Laser Eye Surgery- May 28, 2008 Is Laser Eye Surgery for YouIf you wear glasses or lenses, youve probably wondered about this high-tech operation.What happens A thin flap is cut back from the surface of the eye; a laser then removes cells to reshape the cornea and the flap is replaced. This can treat short-sight prescriptions of -1 to -14 and long sight of +1 to +5, depending on the clinic.Is it really over in 30 seconds The laser bit is, but the operation can take 20 minutes, plus an assessment a week before and two weeks of.http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/05/quick-informations-on-laser-eye-surgery.html Dealing With Trauma- May 24, 2008 Frightening Events Can Have Lasting EffectsImagine seeing a fellow soldier killed by a roadside bomb. Or searching through the rubble of the World Trade Center for survivors. Or being sexually assaulted. You're probably even trying to push those images out of your head as you read this. Some people find it impossible to stop thinking about traumatic experiences. They may have recurring nightmares. Fear and anxiety could begin to interfere with every aspect of life.It was called Soldier's..http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/05/dealing-with-trauma.html Older Corneas Can Make Good Transplants- May 9, 2008 Each year, thousands of people have their eyesight saved by cornea transplants. To make sure that these transplanted corneas are healthy, eye banks usually require that donated corneas come from people in good health and no older than 65. But now a new study suggests that corneas from people as old as 75 can transplant as well as younger ones.The cornea is a clear dome-shaped surface that covers and protects the front of the eye. When it becomes damaged or cloudy due to sickness or injury, it...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/05/older-corneas-can-make-good-transplants.html Ligaments, Osteoporosis, Neurons, Nervous System, Receptor Definition- May 6, 2008 Ligaments:Tough bands of tissue that attach bones to each other.Osteoporosis:Condition where bones become thin and fragile and are more likely to break.Nerves (also called Neurons) :Cells responsible for sending and receiving signals between the body and brain.Nervous system:System that receives and interprets sensations (like touches, sounds, and sights), and coordinates activities (like muscle movements) throughout the body.Receptor:Molecule on the outside of a cell that receives chemical...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/05/ligaments-osteoporosis-neurons-nervous.html Supplements; Costly and Not Necessarily Helpful- May 2, 2008 Supplements are helpful for some older adults who can't eat all the nutrients they need - nutrients like vitamins and minerals. Recently, however, some new kinds of supplements have been appearing in stores even though they haven't been shown to improve health and their safety remains unproven.A balanced diet is the best way for most older exercisers to get the nutrients they need. But some people in the marketing industry are doing a good job of convincing older people that they need expensive.http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/05/supplements-costly-and-not-necessarily.html Share Your Feelings- May 1, 2008 Our feeling could change. You might feel happy, giving up, sad, angry or frustrated. When emotions cannot be controlled, it could become a problem. You then must handle the problem effectively.Why some people hide their emotionsFeel ashamed.Afraid that it would become a burden to others.Too personal to be discuss.Thoughts that theirself is matured enough and know how to overcome it.Worried of other peoples reaction.Thought that nobody wants to hear and understand himher.Afraid to be called weak.http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/05/share-your-feelings.html |