1. Using conventional medicines and therapies
2. Using alternative medicines such as herbs or other traditional medicines
3. By using alternative therapies such as Yoga, Acupuncture, etc…
Every type of therapy has its own scope and time span. The first and the most widely accepted therapy is the conventional medicines and procedures. In this procedure of asthma treatment, the patient is treated in two ways
1. Short term treatment
2. Long term treatment
Short term asthma treatment involves the instant relief of the patient from asthma attacks. Short term treatment involves the administration of inhalers and orally administered drugs. Asthma cannot be cured, but the scope of asthma can be controlled with the help of a proper asthma management program.
Short term treatment is done mainly by using Metered Dose Inhalers or MDIs. Dry powder inhalers are also gaining favor in the treatment of asthma.
For those patients who cannot use the MDI’s, nebulizer therapy is used.
Long term asthma treatment involves more of Parallel treatment and lesser use of drugs.
In parallel asthma treatment, environmental components and surrounding analysis is done to minimize the factors that lead to Asthma attacks. In this type of treatment environment components such as pollen grains, allergens etc are minimized from the patient’s surroundings to minimize the chances of an asthma attack.
For this it is necessary that the patient’s place of residence be cleaned every week, the patient must be kept away from pets with fur or feather, weekly washing of the bedding of the patient in hot water.
Avoid using synthetic material in the patient’s bedding, replace upholstery based furniture to vinyl or leather ones.
Remove carpeted floors. They may contain dust particles that could cause problems to the asthma patient.
Use the Air conditioner to protect the patient from subtle temperature changes.
Keep the house dry. Humidity effects the asthma patient.
After the parallel asthma treatment is completed, lung functioning is monitored to look for effective changes. After this, medicines like corticosteroids and bronchodilators are administered. Periodic check up is necessary to know about any changes in the condition of the patient.
For patients have persistent asthma attacks, an annual dose of influenza vaccine is necessary.
Written by Bruno Brown for asthma–treatment.blogspot.com Asthma Treatment. This article can be reproduced as long as the autor’s name and ACTIVE link are displayed.
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Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out… ~ Robert J. Collier
This is an idea I work hard to instill in each and every one of my coaching clients. The thought of making a small effort usually does not occur to most of us. But the above quote is applicable to many facets of our life.
What I appreciate most is that it removes the expectation of that we must be perfect or that only our big efforts matter most. It acknowledges that all of our efforts truly make a difference and will contribute to our further success.
Why is this so important? Because some days all we can muster up is a small effort. Our energies may be lagging or we are just not motivated to push the extra mile. This is true for the person trying lose an extra five pounds or for the manager striving hard to win the promotion; or even the career mom trying to balance a demanding schedule.
The good news it’s the small efforts that little by little and over time add up to the great wins in life. So here’s the question: What small effort are you taking that will make a big difference in your life?
No More Excuses – Part I
If you have ever begun an exercise regime, chances are that you have found a myriad of excuses threatening to side-track your efforts. Maybe you have discovered the secret to overcoming your excuses and, if so, congratulations on your success! But if the excuses won out and you have stopped exercising, or you still battle the day-to-day excuses while trudging through your exercise program, let me offer some solutions to getting and staying on track.
Excuse #1: “I am too busy to exercise.”
The conventional approach says to “just do it” – find the time. While this sounds sensible, a deeper look into this excuse is needed.
Experience tells me that people make time for what is most important to them. (This is true in all areas of life, not just fitness.) Some of the busiest, most successful people I know make exercise a priority. So what starts out as an issue of time is really an issue of priorities.
It is helpful to put your attention on the value you place on exercise, rather than the excuse itself. Taking a larger view, I encourage you to make a list of your life’s top five values, for example family, health, or spirituality. Once you have made this list, do you see how exercise supports one or more of those values? If exercise is not a top priority (or does not support one), consider holding off until it becomes one. Or, make it a priority – begin writing a list of all the pros and cons you can think of for exercise. Given enough attention, you will likely find the reasons you need to make exercise a priority.
Excuse #2: “I hate to exercise.”
If you truly do not enjoy exercise, I understand the struggle you might have in keeping consistent with your program. Similar to excuse #1, turning your focus to your values and the benefits you want from exercise, can help you overcome this issue. Think about other things you do not like to do, but do them anyway because of the results. We do simple things such as changing a baby’s diaper, washing dishes, or taking the car in for an oil change because we do not like the alternative and we like the outcome once the chore is done.
While you may never love to exercise, unconventional thinking can increase the enjoyment factor. Exercise does not have to take place in a gym or on a piece of equipment, nor do you have to push yourself to exhaustion running around a track. Find activities that are the “lesser of all the exercise evils.” This way you will be more motivated to follow through.
Watch for Part II of Excuses in next month issue!
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A Lite Summer-time Dessert
Apple Crisp
Is your mouth already watering? Mine too! And while nothing quite compares with a home-baked apple pie, it is a time-consuming endeavor. In search of a good substitute, I found a recipe for a hearty, tasty apple crisp. I am especially pleased with the lower amount of sugar in this recipe than most. To my palate, a syrupy, sugary recipe ruins a good apple crisp (or any other fruit dessert). With less sugar, you can enjoy all of the flavors, especially the apple!
Recipe:
5 cups thinly sliced apples
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp nutmeg
dash salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss the apples with lemon juice and water. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Using a pastry blender, add in butter. Add nuts. Transfer apples, with the liquid, to a 9 inch square pan. Cover the apples with the flour mixture. Bake 40-45 minutes until top is brown. Best served warm.
Serves 6-9, depending on how much everyone wants!
Another bonus to this dessert is fiber. It is recommended that we get 20-25 grams per day in our diet, which for many people is a challenge. Apples and oatmeal are both excellent sources of fiber.
In an effort to be fit and healthy, the calorie value of foods is important. So is the taste factor. A good question to ask about any food is, “Does this food meet my requirements for taste and nutrition, while containing an acceptable number of calories for me to reach my goals?” When a dessert answers “yes” to all three, it has my vote!
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The first thing to realise about diabetes diet guidelines are that there won’t be one set of guidelines suitable for everyone. Each and every diet plan should be designed around the individual. Somebody who is overweight and has type 2 diabetes will have a completely different dietary requirement to that of an underweight person with type 1 diabetes. It is a common misconception that there is such a thing as a diabetes diet, there isn’t as people with diabetes should eat exactly the same amount of calories as a non diabetic person. Having said that a diabetic needs to make sure that they monitor and control their carbohydrate intake on a daily basis.
Everybody’s diet is made up of fats, proteins and carbohydrates of these carbohydrates have the most effect on blood sugar levels. It is important to monitor what carbohydrates you are eating and when you are eating them. Diabetics need to try to keep their blood sugar levels as balanced as possible avoiding both high blood sugar levels and low blood sugar levels. Both eating and stress will raise the levels of sugar in the blood while exercise and the time between meals will allow the levels to drop again. Maintaining the right balance is like trying to balance on a seesaw. One way of helping to maintain this balance is to eat regular meals at regular times with small healthy snacks in between and avoid skipping meals.
Due to problems caused by diabetes to the blood vessels it is wise to try to avoid lots of saturated fat in your diet. People with diabetes are more prone to heart attacks and strokes than normal people so a healthy diet is necessary. You should also try to avoid too many sweet things as these will increase your blood sugar level leading to spikes in your glucose levels. You must make sure you speak to a fully qualified dietitian who has lots of experience of dealing with diabetics. They will be able to provide you with a diet plan tailored to your needs. Adding a regular exercise program into your daily routine will also help keep your diabetes manageable.
Diabetes is not curable but with the right diet and regular exercise it is manageable. Learn as much as you can about the disease and learn all about nutrition and health. By following a few general diabetes diet guidelines and a diet plan written by your dietitian you can start to live a normal life. The important thing is to eat regularly and often and stay away from too many sweet things.
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Smoking can and does kill many people every year. Why do people still smoke? Besides being the cause of lung cancer – a killer disease, smoking is also becoming more and more cost prohibitive! At $4.00 per pack, a two pack a day habit amounts to 4 x 2 x 365 = $2,920.00 per year! Yet, the money is really secondary, the real cost is the ill effect on one’s health, and by the way, it’s not only the issue of longevity; it is also the state of your present health and well being. Smoking saps your energy and robs you of a much greater sense of well-being that could be yours if only you could quit smoking (and get some exercise).
The plan I have for kicking the smoking habit is the method that I used myself almost a decade ago – I’ve been smoke free ever since! It does not involve any drug, nicotine patch or pill and is cost free. Furthermore, I quit on the first attempt, never picked up a cigarette again, and did not gain substantial extra weight – other than two or three pounds max!
Let me state straightforwardly that I am not a doctor nor do I pretend to be one. Furthermore, the plan I will present to you is neither new nor revolutionary. Again this is simple but effective way to quit smoking forever. Other approaches, I am sure, work as well as this one. Some of them may work faster. But, the main selling point I have for my approach is this: QUIT SMOKING THE EASY WAY is the EASIEST method to quit smoking PERMANENTLY!
The basic idea behind this approach is to gradually withdraw from the smoking habit over time, thus substantially weakening the addiction to the point that it loses its stronghold over the smoker’s body and mind. It is damn hard to abruptly stop a habit of say two packs a day cold turkey. It is so difficult that many smokers who try such an approach will likely fail, and many thereupon give up, resigning themselves to the long-term dangers and ill effects of tobacco addition for the remainder of their lives.
It is a lot easier, on the other hand, to cut back gradually over time and thereby reduce habit down to 5 or 6 cigarettes a day and then to stop completely. It is the difference of quitting a two packs a day habit vs. quitting a 5 cigarette a day habit. The addiction substantially loses its stronghold over the smoker. It still remains but has become a lot weaker and therefore easier to gain control over.
THE PROGRAM
1. The first step is the easiest: simply take note of how much you are smoking and especially note the frequency of your cigarettes. Keep a record of the time of each lite up. The basics of this method are to reduce the frequency of cigarettes by gradually increasing the time intervals between lite ups.
2. Now take the record you’ve created and average the time between lite ups. Of course, use common sense in doing this! You are not going to add the six hours of sleep into the average. We want an average time interval between smokes during your waking hours when you are free to lite up. This last point is important because the average will be skewed if you average in hours when you are not allowed to lite up, as for example during work. Again, the average should be during the day and evening when there are no constraints upon your smoking.
3. Next, simply watch the clock! Keep yourself to the time interval that you have established. Do this for three days to accustom yourself to the program. Easy so far! In fact you have made a great start and have yet to reduce your smoking by a single cigarette! As easy as this is, please don’t cheat the system! If you have set the interval at 30 minutes and had to wait 2 hours to your work break to lite up, you are not allowed to smoke 4 in a row! If your interval is 30 minutes that means that from the time you put out your first cigarette to the time you lite up the next, AT LEAST 30 minutes MUST elapse!
4. Now the hard part: withdrawing! Whatever your time interval is; increase by 20%. This may sound like a lot, but it’s really nothing! If your interval was at 30 minutes; a 20% increase puts your interval at 36 minutes. So all you have to do is hold on for another 6 minutes! Come on! How hard is that! For an interval at 1 hour the 20% increase puts you at 1 hour 12 minutes! You see the reason why many people fail in their attempts to quit smoking is that they give up. This is not rocket science, since the only time you can possible fail in this is by giving in and lighting up again. I think most people who try to quit cold turkey feel overwhelmed by it. Psychologically they think to themselves that they can NEVER have another in their lives, and that thought seems overwhelming. They gradually develop defeatist attitudes thinking that it is just to hard for them or that they are not equal to the task. My system is so much easier. You don’t have to feel overwhelmed! All you have to do at this early stage is to wait an extra 6 or 12 minutes. It’s not a lifetime! Hence, you don’t feel overwhelmed! The downside of this program is that it does take longer than quitting cold turkey, but the great advantage is that it is for easier! Once you have increased your interval stay for 10 days.
5. By now you get the idea! Increase the interval again, by another 20%. You may find this a bit harder than the first interval increase, but essentially it s the same deal. If you interval started at 30 minutes it went to 36 minutes at the first increase. This increase brings it to 43.2 minutes. Round up to 44 minutes. Consider this: after this step you would have decreased you habit by 40%! Going from 36 minutes to lite up to 44 minutes is simply waiting an additional 8 minutes. If you are craving a cigarette by then just convince yourself to hold on just a few more minutes. Develop strategies for taking your mind off of it for that brief time. Eat a snack. As you cut back to lower levels of smoking though the method of increasing time intervals you may find it getting a bit tougher. If you do, just increase the number of days before the next interval increase. The basic method is really the important lesson; the specific timing between stages can vary. Most importantly: NEVER GIVE UP! The remainder of the program is fairly predictable: increase intervals by 20% steps – or less if you begin to find it tough going – until you are down to 5 or 6 cigarettes a day. Once you have hit that point; stay there for at least ten to 15 days. You should then be able to stop smoking completely and forever!!!
The following is an illustration of how it may work for a 2 pack a day smoker. While the key is focusing on increasing the interval between cigarettes, each % of increase in time interval should = a corresponding decrease in the amount of cigarettes smoked daily.
40 cigarettes reduced by 20% = 32
32 cigarettes reduced by 20% = 25.6 (round down) 25
25 cigarettes reduced by 20% = 20
20 cigarettes reduced by 20% = 16
16 cigarettes reduced by 20% = 12
12 cigarettes reduced by 20% = 9
9 cigarettes reduced by 20% = 7
7 cigarettes reduced by 20% = 5
Final step is to quit all together! The final step is the hardest because it is at this point that you finally commit to not smoking not just for the next interval but for the rest of your life! Yet, it ought to be a lot easier at this point than it would have been at the outset if you were to quit cold turkey. Still this is definitely the toughest point. Personally, they way I handled this is though physical exercise. This helped me a great deal to take away the last bit of craving in that crucial period. Another substitute is food or munchies. If you just eat then naturally you will gain a few pounds. Personally, I think a few extra pounds aren’t a bad trade off for what could be a killer addiction. Actually, if you eat a little more and you exercise the calories may balance out more or less.
If you spend 10 days for each step, you would be able to quit in 90 days. If you find this tough along the way you may stretch the time-line. If you stayed on each step 20 days that is still only about 180 days or so; 6 months. That still isn’t bad for the goal of staying smoke free for the rest of your life!!!! Again, this is not meant to be the fastest way to quit smoking. However, this is probably the easiest way to stop and stay stopped. I would recommend this method to anybody, but this is especially helpful for those who have already tried and failed at other methods.
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There is one natural compound that is part of the natural food chain which has been the result of multi million pound research to treat depression.
Its, safe non toxic and natural and its PROVEN To relieve symptoms. What is it? Let’s find out.
Its organic nicotine, which contrary to belief is a naturally occurring compound that is found in many everyday foods such as potatoes and tomatoes.
Why Nicotine is healthy
Nicotine has had a bad reputation as it’s consumed in smoking, but contrary to what many people think it does not cause death and disease ( that’s some of the other chemicals consumed) and outside of cigarettes in organic form is safe, non toxic has tremendous health benefits.
Medical Evidence
Nicotine treats patient with depression, due to its ability to affect feelings of well being and mood.
Medical research has established that smoking by people with depression can be in many instances a form of self medication.
Nicotine has been shown in clinical tests to relieve the symptoms that cause depression.
How it works
The same areas of the brain that are stimulated by nicotine, influence our mood and feelings of wellbeing.
Nicotine stimulates the release of these specific neurotransmitters:
Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine.
These carry messages between the nerves cells and depression is linked directly to imbalances in the above 3 neurotransmitters.
Nicotine acts to restore the balance and make people with depression feel better.
For example, nicotine is able to switch on receptors on the surface of cells in certain parts of the brain, causing these neurons to release dopamine, a chemical that lifts our mood instantly.
Nicotine supplements
At present several organic nicotine supplements are being developed and the first is already on the market.
First product
The product is nicotine water containing just organic nicotine and water with no added chemicals.
It was originally developed to give smokers an alternative when they couldn’t or didn’t wish to smoke, but has become increasingly popular with non smokers due to its health benefits.
Nicotine has suffered from a bad reputation simply by association.
Nicotine though as we have seen in organic form, is healthy, safe, non toxic and if taken can provide welcome relief to millions of people who suffer from depression and that’s great news for sufferers.
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Before we discuss about SAM-e arthritis, do you know what SAM-e is? Well, Read on.
The human body produces a lot of nutrients naturally. One of them is SAM-e. To produce SAM-e, our body uses an amino acid called methionine. But you cannot increase the levels of SAM-e in your body by taking methionine, even though methionine is a good amino acid supplement in its own right.
Nevertheless, if your body is methionine deficient, then the levels of SAM-e production also decreases.
Dozens of metabolic processes in your body are benefited by SAM-e.
Tips on Choosing a SAM-e Supplement
You have to take care to choose the best available SAM-e supplement. Here are some tips that will help you:
1. Always go for the pharmaceutical grade SAM-e supplements. A majority of the dietary supplements in the market do not actually comprise of the ingredients that they claim to, on their label. Even more surprising, they are all often contaminated. As a matter of fact, both private companies like consumerlabs.com, and government agencies have proven this as miserably accurate.
Pharmaceutical grade supplements, on the other hand, are manufactured to the same rigorous standard that prescription drugs are. So, you can rely on them to some extent.
2. Powerful acids that are secreted in you stomach can destroy SAM-e on contact. So, it is important you take an enteric coated SAM-e supplement. The enteric coating allows the nutrient to pass through the acids of the stomach almost entirely safe and get into your bloodstream.
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Your diet has a dramatic effect on your penis size and how effective your penis enlargement efforts will ultimately be. This article will reveal the foods to try to get a larger penis size and the foods and lifestyle choices you are making that are making your penis smaller than it should be.
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat”. This is in fact true for snorers and it is also particularly true for men trying to increase the size of their penis. Your diet and the foods you eat will have an influence on how effective your male penis enlargement methods will be and also your sexual endurance and erection strength.
The key to male penis enlargement lies in increasing the blood flow to the penis. If there are things in your lifestyle that restrict the blood flowing to your arteries, this will also impact on your male penis enlargement efforts.
The foods that are healthy for you are also the foods that will help you improve your penis size. Blood flow is critical to not just male penis enlargement but also to sexual endurance and impotence. If you have a poor unhealthy diet consisting of artery clogging foods, neither a penis enlargement pill or penis enlargement exercises are going to help you if you counterbalance all your hard work by continuing to clog your arteries.
Here’s A List Of Foods To Try To Increase Your Penis Size Through Diet
If you love chips, hamburgers, ribs, and every fatty food imaginable then the foods I’m about to share with you are going to probably make you roll your eyes up to the ceiling.
I’m going to give it a try anyway :O)
Fish
Wholewheat Grains
Lean Meats
Fruit
Vegetables
Unprocessed Natural Foods
Foods To Avoid
Fatty deep fried foods
Foods with little nutritional value (these are probably the ones that taste the best)
White flour products
Heavily processed Foods
Sugary Foods
If your diet is deficient then a mineral or multivitamin supplement can also help you.
Here’s The Really Bad News
If you smoke then you are constantly decreasing the blood flow to your penis. For best male penis enlargement results give cigarettes the flick.
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The most important role of the liver is that of detoxification. The role of the liver is to convert fat soluble toxins into water soluble substances that can be excreted in the urine or the bile. In today’s world we are exposed to an overwhelming amount of external pollution, toxic cleaning products, medication, chemical overexposure and pesticide laden food leading to toxic overload and nutrient deficiency.
Inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, cardiovascular problems, headaches, chronic fatigue and premature aging are the results of an overloaded body combined with nutrient deficiencies.
It is vital for optimal health to understand the principles of detoxification. Here are some easy ways to do so.
1. Eat plentiful amounts of raw fruits and vegetables, especially dark green leafy vegetables coloured fruits and vegetables. At least 50 percent of the diet should consist of raw fruits and vegetables.
2.The body needs “good fats” which contain essential fatty acids. These are found in cold pressed vegetable and seed oils, avocados, fish, fresh flaxseed, raw nuts and seeds. Soaking nuts and seeds enhances nutrient absorption. The good fats are essential to build healthy cell membranes.
3. Replace refined sugar with dates, raisins, agave syrup or fruits.
4. Choose organic produce over conventional produce to avoid pesticides and fungicides. Organic produce also tastes better and provides higher amount of nutrients than conventional produce. Higher level of nutrients support the body’s natural detoxification pathways.
5. Drink 8 glasses of liquid which include filtered water, herbal tea and fresh vegetable and fruit juices.
6. Using herbs like dandelion and milkthisle will further support the liver.
7. The following foods supply the nutrients that support the liver detoxification pathways: green leafy vegetables and alfalfa sprouts, nuts and seeds, carrot, celery, beetroot, dandelion, apple, pear and green drinks like wheat-grass juice and spirulina, fresh fruits particularly citrus and kiwi fruit, garlic and onions, leeks, shallots, cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussel sprouts.
8. Our skin is the largest detoxification organ in our body and often gets overlooked during a detoxification program. Dry skin brushing is a technique that stimulates skin circulation, removes dead skin cells, improves blood and lymphatic circulation, and helps remove toxins excreted via the skin. Use a natural-bristle dry skin brush to brush the entire skin of the body, front and back. Use a quick circular motion and brush from the soles of your feet upwards.
As you incorporate these principles into your lifestyle, you will be on your way to wellness and vitality.
Fatma Zaidi is a Registered Nutritional Consultant and Aromatherapist, committed to helping her clients achieve vibrant health. Her website is loverawfood.com loverawfood.com
It means different things at different times in your life. Having a strong healthy body is assumed in your 20’s. By your 30’s, you begin to see you can’t take things for granted and may pay a little more attention to your diet and how much exercise you get. Your 40’s begin to display the results of past neglect. Baking in the sun to get that golden tan in your teens and 20’s, shows up in the fine lines accenting your eyes or possibly skin cancer.
By the time you turn 50 you actively try to turn back the clock. Your energy might be better spent in repurposing your life to establish balance between your Body, Mind and Spirit. This alone will prepare you for the years to come in a way that will bring both optimal health and ultimate happiness.
Our body must be kept in good repair because we take it with us into our old age. We feel best when we pursue a lifestyle that focuses on good health based on disease prevention. We know that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is necessary for healthy living along with regular exercise. Haven’t been doing a great job with this? Making changes doesn’t have to be difficult, but works better with a consistent effort. The wisdom of eating an apple a day has proven true, so start with that. Did you know walking just 10 minutes a day can boost your energy level and help your joints work smoother? Getting adequate rest and relaxation is vital for care of your whole self. Do you sleep soundly? Sleep is recuperative. Constant sleep deprivation predisposes you to a number of health problems. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, increasing your daily exercise may help. Taking a simple 15 minute nap can help you get through your day in addition to recharging your internal healing system. Our bodies are wonderful machines but we need to keep them well oiled by paying attention to daily maintenance, thus keeping them in optimal condition.
Improving your mental state is a lifelong challenge. Finding new outlets for using your gifts in one of the many volunteer opportunities that abound, keeps your mind sharp while widening your worldly perspective of being in touch with and in service to others. Serving others deepens our sense of gratitude which strengthens balance.
Have you lost touch with who you are…now? Take time out everyday to spend some quality time alone with yourself. Rediscover what energizes you. Do you like to paint? Do that. Do you like to sing? Join a local chorus. Look deep in your heart to determine what makes you come alive. Then take action and do those things.
For many, care of the soul is the anchor for balance and good overall health. Having deep convictions and values can boost every aspect of well being. Belief in a higher power, whatever you call that, can give you courage to endure and overcome a multitude of trials in life. Spirituality is critical to wellness and enables you to endure when you feel the weakest and most vulnerable. How do you feed your spirit? Again, simplicity is the key. A walk in early morning light is energizing and helps you stay in sync with the circadian rhythm of your body. Fill your home with music or artwork that speaks to your soul. A cup of tea and a quiet moment can work wonders in getting you back in touch with your inner wisdom. Spending regular time in prayer or meditation leads you to a deeper appreciation of life.
Body, Mind and Spirit; they all work together. Keeping your life in balance will be the best gift you can give yourself as you grow older. You will notice subtle changes over time in your attitude, outlook and energy level as you become the best you can be after 50.
Nancy Montani is a Spiritual Director, Life and Retirement Coach and owns Holistic Retirement Living, which takes a Body, Mind and Spirit approach to living the good life in retirement. She is presently writing a book on women and retirement. You are welcome to leave comments and contribute success stories for the book at: womenneverretire.com womenneverretire.com
Taking care of your teeth, gums, and the rest of your mouth, including the repair or replacement of defective teeth is what defines dental care. It’s common to see a person suffering from dental diseases due to carelessness and lack of knowledge of good oral hygiene.
It is said that healthy gums and teeth are extremely important to keep your entire body system healthy and sound. Lack of proper care and a regular check up with your dentist may lead to several diseases like tooth decay, gingivitis, dental plaque, periodontal disease, mouth odor, etc..
Symptoms and prevention of tooth decay, gingivitis and periodontal disease:
1. Tooth Decay: The main cause of tooth decay is an acid base chemistry or an excess amount of acid. This is associated with sugar bugs, those who regularly eat sweet without brushing right after. Symptoms: First, a white spot appears on the tooth, which will lead to an early cavity if not dealt with. Cavities will begin with a light brown color on the tooth, and gradually become darker. Prevention:
• Be sure to brush twice daily, morning and before bedtime as well as after every meal.
• Floss daily (at least once), I know it’s a chore but it’s your smile we’re talking about here. (:–)
• Consult a dentist for a regular cleaning and examination. Try to follow their recommendations.
• Make sure retainers, dentures and other appliances are clean and don’t skip their recommended cleaning procedures.
2. Gingivitis & Periodontal Disease: Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, whereas periodontal disease is the advanced stage of gum disease, which attacks the gums, bone and around the teeth. Symptoms: swollen gums, mouth sores, bright red appearance of gums and bleeding gums. Prevention:
• Brush your teeth twice daily.
• Gently floss the teeth once a day.
• Consult your dentist for further instructions.
Dental products to avoid:
There are many dental care products to avoid; these include strong antiseptic mouthwashes, bleaching agents, hydrogen peroxide, fluoride toothpastes, alcohol breath fresheners and other oral hygiene products. On the plus side they kill bacteria but also promote dental plaque which will make things worse in the end.
Products for dental care are: antioxidant tooth powder and probiotic mouthwash. Consult your dentist for the best products for your situation.
Children are more susceptible to dental problems. They are prone to eating chocolates, candies and sweets and thus get easily affected and suffer from tooth decay and other problems. So it is important for parents to know the basics of good dental care and guide your children accordingly.
These few simple steps can keep you and your family from severe pain, health hazards and will help us to keep smiling all through out the day.
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