Be your own doctor

Sticking to a diet when you're at home is one thing. But sticking to a diet in social situations is completely different. At parties, happy hours, and even in the workplace lunch room, you'll be around treats and snacks that can derail your diet. And it's not always easy to get away from the food.   These are a few sneaky tricks that smart dieters use to stick to their diet when everyone around them is enjoying high-calorie treats and beverages: 1.Separate from food.   This seems like an obvious strategy, but you'd be surprised how often we navigate to the kitchen at parties. Instead, forge a new path. If the group is in the kitchen surrounded by open bowls of chips and other snacks, ask the host for a tour of the house or find a quiet spot for a relaxing chat with an old friend. 2.Face away from the table.   If your event is in a one-room space and the food table is set up in half of it, you'll have a hard time separating yourself from the treats that...

Heart diseases are the leading cause of death and heart attack is one of the manifestations of heart diseases. A heart attack can develop over a period of time in some conditions while sudden and un-alarmed in others. Where it develops over some time if you're careful enough you can read through the warning signs and take adequate precautions. Given below are some of the signs of heart attack which can be read easily and thus help in foiling a serious threat: 1.Chest discomfort-  The earliest and most common warning sign of heart attack is heaviness or discomfort in the chest. Sometimes people might confuse a burning sensation from acid reflux as heart attack or heart attack as acid reflux, latter leading to a perilous situation. It is important not to take the sign for granted and rush to the doctor if it occurs more than once. If someone else is complaining of the chest pain, you may not know for certain if it's first or the second time, hence rush them to the docto...

Everyday we lose around 50-100 strands of our hair and these strands will be replaced by new ones. In this way there is nothing to worry about losing few hair strands, and in case if there is a severe hair loss then there is a chance of getting baldness. Here are 6 most common reasons for hairfall- 1.Physical stress Any kind of physical trauma, surgery, a car accident, or a severe illness, even the flu can cause temporary hair loss. This can trigger a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium. Hair has a programmed life cycle: a growth phase, rest phase and shedding phase. When you have a really stressful event, it can shock the hair cycle, (pushing) more hair into the shedding phase. Hair loss often becomes noticeable three-to-six months after the trauma. What to do:  The good news is that hair will start growing back as your body recovers. 2.Lack of protein If you don't get enough protein in your diet, your body may ration protein by shutting down...

Flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. Symptoms of flu involve muscle aches and soreness, headache, and fever. Flu viruses enter the body through the mucus membranes of your nose,eyes, or mouth. Every time you touch your hand to one of these areas, you are possibly infecting yourself with a virus.  Types of Flu Viruses There are three types of flu viruses: A, B, and C. Type A and B cause the annual influenza epidemics that have up to 20% of the population sniffling, aching, coughing, and running high fevers. Type C also causes flu; however, type C flu symptoms are much less severe.  Type A flu or influenza A viruses are capable of infecting animals, although it is more common for people to suffer the ailments associated with this type of flu. Wild birds commonly act as the hosts for this flu virus.  Type A flu virus is constantly changing and is generally responsible for the large flu epidemics. The influenz...

Split ends are the splitting or fraying of the hair shaft due to various reasons. The splitting of the hair is a type of hair damage that typically begins near the ends of the hair shaft. Split ends have stagnated many hair goals! Most women have them, have had them, or will have them at some point.  What are the main causes of split ends? 1.Over exposure of hair to the sun, pollution, dust and excessive chemicals while styling. 2.Using scalding hot water while washing your hair. 3.Using harsh shampoos or too much serum and styling gels too frequently. 4.Using hard water to wash your hair (water that contains too much chlorine will cause color to wash out and also cause the ends to split). 5.Lack of regular trimming and conditioning schedules. 6.Over use of heat, hair dryers, hair straighteners or curlers can cause irreparable damage to your hair follicles. 7.Teasing or back combing your hair regularly. Here are some best home remedies to treat split ends:...

Your hormones are your body's control system. But in an age when hormone-disrupting chemicals lurk in processed foods, shampoos, and even scented candles and air fresheners, it doesn't take much to throw off that delicate balance. And out-of-whack hormones could affect almost every facet of your health, making it really hard to lose weight, have babies, and even feel happy. Unhealthy hormone levels can even increase your risk of certain cancers and other chronic diseases. 1) Flax seed Flax seed is full of lignans, phyto estrogenic compounds that have been proven to help protect us against certain kinds of cancers, especially breast, prostate, and colon. 2) Broccoli Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage, contain high amounts of phytonutrients called isothiocyanates, including indole-3-carbinol, which helps break down a harmful and potent estrogen metabolite that promotes tumor growth, especially in estrogen-s...

Have to go for an interview and your mouth literally stinks? You have a meeting and the mouth is filled with odor? Then you are surely suffering from a condition called halitosis.  Let us understand why your mouth can actually stink. Your mouth is actually a home for about 600 bacteria which are capable of producing smelly gases when they digest the food particles left on your tongue and in between the teeth after a meal.  What's more? These bacteria produce sulfur gases which are intolerable and make the mouth a stinky ground. Foods like garlic and onion also contain sulfur compounds and hence the odor is difficult to mask.No matter how many chewing gums and mouth sprays you use the smelly thing is here to stay for long. But why do you actually suffer from halitosis?  Poor oral hygiene, medical conditions and bad dietary habits can be visible causes of a smelly mouth.Now the question here is how do you get rid of the smelliness which has made space in your mou...

Fatty liver is a common problem seen in many urban parts of India. Most of the time it goes untreated or doctors fail to advise on this condition. This does not produce any visible symptoms , but can put you at the risk of liver inflammation which ultimately can lead to jaundice( hepatitis), liver failure and liver cancer. Initially it stays as a benign condition and is really harmless. But it can progress to a potential slow killer. In this condition, the liver consists of excess of fat and the healthy tissues are replaced by unhealthy fats. This makes the liver larger and heavier. This can possibly lead to gallstones. What can be the various causes for a person to have fatty liver? -Being Overweight or obese especially in the abdominal area -Poor diet- high sugar intake, high fat intake -Elevated cholesterol levels and triglycerides in the blood -If suffering from metabolic syndrome -Diabetic for over a long period of time and taking medications for the same ...

  Mindfulness means to pay attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment. By being mindful, you are conscious about the present reality and avoid automatically behaving or responding according to a fixed pattern.  1.HOLD THEN RELEASE TENSION Tightly squeeze your hands into a fist, count to 20 and let go. Take all your awareness to the sensations occurring in your hands. Continue to bring your attention to these sensations for as long as you can. Repeat several times and notice how focused your mind becomes and how calm you begin to feel. 2.FOCUS ON A SINGLE OBJECT Pick any object in your line of sight on which to focus your attention. Without judgment, sit and watch the object with curiosity. If you are not in nature, watching the flame of a candle can be a quick, hypnotic way to get lost in the present moment. Instead of using your mind to label, judge and categorize the object, simply bring your attention to it. ...

It has been a common knowledge that sudden change in weather condition and barometric pressure can greatly affect your physical condition, which is true. Some people feel feverish or catch cold. Others may experience ringing in the ears, listlessness, upset stomach, nausea, and so on. These are all believed to occur due to the changing of atmospheric pressure as well as weather or climate changes. Common Health Problems that Occur Due to Weather Changes 1. Fatigue 2. Cold or Fever 3. Skin Irritation : skin rashes caused by dry, cold weather 4. Loss of appetite : happens especially during hot weather. 5. Cough : Try to keep your house clean and free from dust as often as possible to remove the allergens. Avoiding eating strong spicy foods is a good idea, too. Why Does a Sudden Change in Weather Affect Your Health? 1. Sudden change in temperature, such as going from hot environment to a very cold environment, will weaken your resistance, simply because your bo...

Juicing fruit has become a convenient alternative for some, allowing you to quickly drink the needed daily requirements. Although there are definite benefits to juicing, you are missing out on certain nutritional elements when you don't consume whole fruits. Fruit juice can be a serious sugar rush. Should we go easy on the juice? While fruit juice contains important vitamins and phytonutrients, it also contains sugar - about as much as a soft drink, in fact. This sugar gets absorbed quickly by your body, much like the sugar in soda. As a result, drinking too much juice can lead to obesity and, as shown by a study in the British Medical Journal, to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. But isn't fruit good for you?  The problem is that fruit juices lack the fiber that is present in their non-squeezed counterparts. When we're eating whole fruit, the fiber helps our livers metabolize the sugar. Fiber's health benefits include supporting digestion, controlli...

We should keep our bodies as we would the engine of a car. When you first get in your car and turn the ignition, fuel gets sent to the engine to get the car started. But a car also needs fuel to keep going so it doesn't stall on the freeway, and it needs oil to keep everything lubricated and running properly. Our bodies aren't much different. Over the years, I've learned a few tricks to help keep my metabolism revived, so try them and see if they can work for you! 1. Strength Training Is Key Seriously. For women especially, our lower bodies tend to store more fat, and our glutes are the largest muscle in our bodies. Your body burns about six calories per day to maintain a pound of muscle, but expends only two calories per pound of fat. Increasing your muscle-to-fat ratio can directly increase your metabolism, even when you're not in the gym. 2. Drink More Water The chronic mild dehydration that up to 75 percent of adults suffer from can slow your metabolis...