Category: HEALTH TIPS

Facts About Stress

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A system which is in disharmony leads to body imbalance, which then leads to illness, diseases, collapse or even death. By Audrey Tsungai Tadu In many parts of the world medical practitioners give reports of patients who may appear sick but with no visible symptoms. However  after diagnosis and background check most patients will be having no clinical diseases but suffering from psychological stress. Stress has been the leading cause of death in many parts of the world in the past three to four decades. It has also been reported…

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Managing Cholesterol Naturally

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Cholesterol has gotten the bad end of the stick for years. Did you know that we actually need cholesterol to stay healthy? By Dr Nyarai Paweni Sage ReStorative Health So, what is cholesterol? it’s a waxy fat-­‐like substance that is primarily made in the liver. The liver makes 80% of our cholesterol. The remaining 20% comes from our diet from meats, cheeses, milks, nuts etc. And why is it important? Cholesterol is essential for cell membranes, and is the building block for production of hormones (thyroid, male/female hormones) and vitamin…

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Women’s Farts Smell Worse, and Five More Facts You Need to Know About Flatulence

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Flatulence is a fact of life. Americans collectively break wind to the smelly tune of up to 6.3 billion times each day. That’s a lot of hot air. For such a ubiquitous activity, it’s amazing how taboo it is. Face palms and pinched noses mark the passing of gas in most social settings. Science, however, has no ingrained distaste for flatulence. Here are six facts we’ve learned about farting. By Ross Pomeroy 1. There are three main fart smells. Hydrogen sulfide produces the signature “rotten eggs” note, methanethiol produces hints of “decomposing vegetables,” and dimethyl…

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10 Penis Problems That Signal Not Everything Is OK Down There

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You’re well-acquainted with your own penis, but you’ve probably wondered how it compares to everyone else’s. While in most cases, your package is probably totally normal, there are a few seemingly common health conditions that could be cause for concern. If you experience anything on this list, you should talk to your doc ASAP. SOURCE: MEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE 1) Patch problems. You notice a reddish, velvety swath of skin on the shaft of your penis, just below the head. It could just be a little bit of chafed skin, you…

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Health Benefits Of Eating Sugar Cane

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I seldom know a person who hates Sugarcane and does not crave for Sugarcane juice when thirsty. Sugarcane juice with ice is a hit among Mumbaiites. On a hot sultry afternoon have a glass of sugarcane juice and see how it rejuvenates and energises you. Sugarcane is known to provide energy and glucose to our body and gives us the strength to continue with our work. But, did you know that Sugarcane has many health benefits than just providing glucose to our body? Sugarcane juice is not only like any other…

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How Soon After an Orgasm Can You Have Another Round Of Sex?

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…You might think you’re ready for round two, but your penis says otherwise BY MARKHAM HEID  Men’s Health Magazine After a successful session in the sack, you might be ready to call it a night—but what if she’s looking for an encore? Unlike women, guys must take into account their refractory period before they can consider having sex again. This refers to the time lapse between your initial orgasm and when you’re able to experience an additional ejaculation and orgasm. And unlike what you see in movies, the notion that you…

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A Week’s Worth of Fitness Workouts for Absolute Beginners

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If you’re a beginning exerciser or its been a long time since you worked out, you may be wondering exactly where to start. How much cardio should you do and what about strength training? How do you fit it all in while avoiding getting too sore or, worse, getting injured? Your first step is learning the basics of how to set up a workout program. Luckily, you don’t have to figure it out yourself. Experts have already figured out the most important components to creating a quality exercise routine and…

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How Soon After Sex Can STD Symptoms Start?

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You’re not proud of it, but you had unprotected sex and now you’re worried if the escapade may come with consequences. You’re not the first guy to wonder how soon symptoms might show up if your worst fears are realized and you picked up a sexually transmitted infection (STI). But first: Understand that just because you don’t have symptoms—immediately or ever—doesn’t mean you’re necessarily in the clear. “The most important thing to highlight is that the majority of STDs—be it gonorrhea, chlamydia, or herpes—tend to be asymptomatic, meaning they don’t…

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How To Have Sex With My HIV+ Partner

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If My Partner Is HIV Positive, How Can I Protect Myself?   Not long ago, it was common for gay and bisexual men and others at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, to engage in “serosorting,” or choosing a romantic partner based on shared HIV status. “Someone who was HIV positive had to live in fear that they would infect their partner,” says Richard Greene, M.D., an HIV researcher and associate professor of medicine at the New York University School of Medicine. Meanwhile, HIV-negative individuals had to trust…

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5 Benefits of Having Sex During Winter

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Just like our moods change with the transition from one season to another, so do our sex drives. In fact, many experts say couples tend to have more sex in the wintertime than other months, both based on desire, availability, and well, boredom (cabin fever, anyone?). Psychotherapist Kelley Kitleysays during the Winter, couples have fewer distractions that keep them from getting it on. “During the Winter months you spend more time with your partner, and generally speaking, sex improves the quality of a relationship: women report they tend to feel emotionally…

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