Dental Plaque
They are the most common causes of Gum and periodontal Diseases in addition they play a major roll in production of caries. A-PLAQUE What is plaque? Plaque is a sticky, colorless substance that constantly forms on your teeth, consisting of bacteria, mucus and food debris. Bacteria lead to bad breath and plaque build up. There are two types of plaques either it is acid ...
Read More...What is Anesthesia?
Anesthesia or anaesthesia from Greek word an- "without"; and aisthsis, "sensation"). Traditionally meant the condition of having sensation (including the feeling of pain) blocked or temporarily taken away. It is a pharmacologically induced and reversible state of amnesia, analgesia, loss of responsiveness, loss of skeletal muscle reflexes or decreased stress response, or all simultaneously. ...
Read More...Diabetes With Pregnancy
Diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is high because there isn't enough insulin in your blood, or your body isn't responding to insulin properly. During pregnancy, various hormones block the usual action of insulin. This helps to make sure your growing baby gets enough sugar. Your body needs to produce more insulin to cope with these changes. Gestational diabetes devel ...
Read More...How to Brush and Floss
The best way to take care of your mouth is to brush and floss twice daily. BUT if you take sweet between meals, you have to go immediately for brush. This helps remove the sticky film called Plaque that collects on teeth and gums. Plaque makes acids and toxins that can damage your teeth and gums. Using mouth wash can also help fight plaque. If you are not sure what kinds to use ask ...
Read More...Lower Back
PainIntroduction: Back pain can arise in the neck, midback or the lower back region. Lower back pain is the commonest type of back pain. It is so common that 9 out of 10 people are affected at some time in their lives. It is one of the most common causes of 'sickness absenteeism' and loss of man hours worldwide. It is the price we pay for evolving from a quadruped to an upright walking species!! ...
Read More...Dry Eye
You have been diagnosed with Dry Eye! What does it mean? The eye tear is made up of three cohesive layers which form one complete tear film that protects the surface of the eye from exterior factors such as air, sunlight, dust particles and parasites that are airborne. It also plays an important role in the clarity a human being requires when he is looking at something. The ...
Read More...It's Summer Time!
The season changes to summer and our children are most likely to get affected with common summer illnesses. Some parents coming to outpatient clinic saying that our child is tired all of the time and doesn't want to do anything. Is he sick?? Most likely it is just a case of "senioritis" or end of the school year blues, especially if he doesn't have any other symptoms. However, there are m ...
Read More...Earwax
Earwax or ear wax, medically referred to as cerumen, is produced by glands in the outer ear canal. Its purpose is to trap dust and other small particles and prevent them from reaching and potentially damaging the eardrum. Normally, the wax dries up and falls out of the ear, along with any trapped dust or debris. Earwax Causes: Blockage, or impaction of earwax occurs when th ...
Read More...On the special occasion of WORLD HEART DAY
World Heart Day is a day to spread the word that the leading cause of death in the world are heart disease and stroke, and that most of the deaths could be prevented. Over 17.1 million lives are claimed each year due to cardiovascular diseases. It is a call for everyone to adopt more heart-healthy behaviors and lifestyle, in order to benefit ourselves and reduce our vulnerability to ...
Read More...Support for breastfeeding families
Because sometimes it takes a village. We’ve all heard the mantra “breast is best,” right? Islam promotes and protects the right of a baby to breastmilk for the first two years, the World Health Organisation tells us that babies should be breastfed for at least two years (and beyond, if the mother and child wish), a study has shown that the medical costs incurred treati ...
Read More...Be informed, Be sure and Be safe
Breast cancer is the most feared cancer among women. Sometimes, it's not just the word "cancer" that's at the root of the fear, but dreads of issues associated with treating cancer, such as surgical outcome, its complications and medication side effects As an experienced surgeon specializing in breast health, I have seen many changes in the medical course of breast diseases: imaging techn ...
Read More...Industrial Audiology Services
Why is hearing important? Hearing empowers us and enriches our lives. Hearing enables us to socialize, work, interact, communicate and even relax. Good hearing also helps to keep us safe, warning us of potential danger or alerting us to someone else’s distress. Hearing loss affects every aspect of your life, especially your most important personal and professional relationships. Em ...
Read More...What are Gallstones
Gallstones are small stones that form in the gallbladder. Gallstones are a common disorder of the digestive system, and affect around 15 per cent of people aged 40 years and over. The gall bladder is a small sac that holds bile, a digestive juice produced by the liver which helps in digestion of fat. The bile is stored in the gallbladder and, over time, it becomes more concentrated. The g ...
Read More...What is Binge Eating and How Do You Stop ©Alva Carpenter
Binge eating means eating a large amount of food really quickly when you are not hungry. Binge eaters often carry on eating past the stage of feeling full. Binge eaters usually have certain favourite foods that they start eating, very often in secret, and cannot stop eating until all these items are gone. There are warning signs that you may be a binge eater and that you need to start to ...
Read More...Heat Exhaustion
Friday 29th March 2013
Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you've been exposed to high temperatures for several days and have become dehydrated. There are two types of heat exhaustion: Water depletion. Signs include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, and loss of consciousness. Salt depletion. Signs include nausea and vomiting, frequent muscle cramps, and dizziness. ...
Read More...Keep Your Working Life Balanced and Healthy ©Alva Carpenter
Difficult problems, uncertainty, stress, tension, air conditioning and long hours can all conspire to make your work environment an unhealthy place to be. So here are some tips to make it better and healthier. Always exercise in the morning before you shower. It is natural to stretch in the morning and always give the best part of the day to yourself. So, get your circulation going by ema ...
Read More...Sugar Is Sweet Nothing ©Alva Carpenter
Eating high fat food has received a lot of media attention as it is high in calories and encourages weight gain with the result that we are now encouraged to eat low fat foods. Manufactures are happy to provide low fat options but have started to add extra sugar to make these low fat foods more appealing to us. But now experts are turning the spot light on to sugar. Some ex ...
Read More...Keep it beating…
Heart disease is the major cause of death world wide with approximately 17.1 million mortalities per year, account for 22% of deaths in United Arab Emirates. An important factor that could lead to drop in disease rate and prevention of this condition is to drive, to educate the public about heart disease and should target different sectors of the population including school children, ...
Read More...Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis accounts for 3% of all cases of abdominal pain among patients admitted to hospital in the UK. The disease may occur at any age, with a peak in young men and older women. What is the pancreas? The pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach and next to the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine). The pancreas has two primary functions: To s ...
Read More...Hydatid Disease: an over view
Echinococcosis, often referred to as hydatid disease, hydatidosis, or echinococcal disease, is a parasitic disease of tapeworms. It affects both humans and other mammals, such as sheep, dogs, rodents and horses. Echinococcosis is classified as either cystic echinococcosis (CE) or alveolar echinococcosis (AE). Causes: Echinococcosis is caused by larval cestodes of the tapew ...
Read More...Vasectomy Reversal
Vasectomy is an effective and permanent form of contraception. The operation is quicker, easier, and more effective than female sterilization. There is a very small failure rate. What is vasectomy? Vasectomy is a small operation to cut the vas deferens. This is the tube that takes sperm from the testes to the penis. Sperm are made in the testes. Once the vas deferens ...
Read More...VISIAN ICL vs. LASIK
Are you tired of wearing your spectacles and already thought about having LASIK or any other Laser corrective surgery? Similarities of all Refractive Procedures All refractive procedures are designed to improve some degree of “refractive error” which may include: Nearsightedness Farsightedness Astigmatism In addition to sharing the common goal of vision impr ...
Read More...How Healthy are You
Importance Of Health Screening: Health screening enables you to find out if you have a particular disease or condition even if you do not have any symptoms and/or signs of disease. Early detection, followed by treatment and good control of the condition can result in better outcomes. Find out which recommended health screening test is suitable for you. What is heal ...
Read More...Total Knee Replacement
What is a total knee replacement? A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material. The knee is a hinge joint which provides motion at the point where the thigh meets the lower leg. The thighbone (or femur) abuts the large bone of the lower leg (tibia) at the knee joint. During a total knee replacement, the end of the fe ...
Read More...Al Sharq Hospital Launches Prenatal Care for Expectant Mothers
You are pregnant! A lot of changes are happening to your body that will affect your energy level, shape, and mood, along with multiple questions and worries: How to avoid Pain during childbirth? How to avoid problems after pregnancy? How to avoid tummy gap after delivery? How to maintain good pelvic floor function? Understanding your special needs during the childbearing pe ...
Read More...What is a Cataract
Cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens. When we look at something, light rays travel into our eye through the pupil and are focused through the lens onto the retina, a layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye. The lens must be clear in order to focus light properly onto the retina. If the lens has become cloudy, this is called a cataract. Most cataracts are related to ...
Read More...Al Sharq Hospital host Breastfeeding Workshop
One of the essential targets of the Mother and Child Care centre in Al Sharq hospital is to make the pregnancy and delivery an enjoyable and safe experience. Along with the wide range of high quality and unique care, the center offers free educational sessions to spread awareness and provide support to our future moms. With the upcoming arrival of your new baby, there are m ...
Read More...Renal Cell Carcinoma
It is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. It accounts 3% approximately of adult malignancies and 90 to 95 % of neoplasm arising from the kidney. Signs and symptoms: The symptoms remain clinically occult for most of its course, only 10 % of patients present with classical triad of flank pain, hematuria (blood in urine) and flank mass. Other signs and clinical presentation can ...
Read More...Labour analgesia
Labour pain is the worst possible pain experienced by a woman in her life. Pregnancy and motherhood should be a pleasant phase of woman’s life in this modern era of medicine. Labour analgesia is the pain relief provided to a pregnant mother, in labour. There are various methods offered to a mother as part of labour analgesia. However in our hospital we use mainly two method ...
Read More...Cosmetic Uses of Botulinum toxin (Botox)
As we age, our skin loses moisture and elasticity, making it prone to wrinkles. Premature aging and wrinkling of the skin may be accelerated by excessive exposure to the sun and other elements, humidity and pollutants overactive, facial expression muscles, the frequent use of tobacco products, poor nutrition, or skin disorders. So what is the best treatment for wrinkles? B ...
Read More...Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps become cancerous. Polyps can appear mushroom shaped, or they can be flat or recessed into the wall of the colon. Polyps may be small and produce few symptoms. Fo ...
Read More...Perinatal Anxiety and Depression
Having a baby can be one of the biggest and happiest events in a woman's life. While life with a new baby can be thrilling and rewarding, Adjusting to pregnancy and life as a mother can have its challenges. Many physical and emotional changes can happen to a woman when she is pregnant and after she gives birth. Adjusting to these changes as well as coping with the day-to-day demands of pregnancy c ...
Read More...Picky Eaters
Has your preschooler refused to eat anything other than chicken nuggets for the past two days? Or would your toddler rather play than eat anything at all? If children's nutrition is a sore topic in your household, you're not alone. Many parents worry about what their children eat — and don't eat. Being a picky eater is part of what it means to be a toddler. We h ...
Read More...With a Little ©Alva Carpenter
Many people ask me, “Isn’t it cheating to use a drug or a supplement to help you to lose weight?” And I always reply, “Of course it is! And why not?” Let’s face it, battling with our weight is difficult enough at the best of times, and we can all do with a little help, especially if you have just returned from an indulgent summer holiday. Who ever said ...
Read More...Colorectal Cancer
Cancer is a disease that is preventable to some extent and treatable to a large extent. The key to a successful outcome is early detection and prompt treatment. Screening for cancers has proved to be a powerful tool which can significantly reduce illness and death through early detection from a number of preventable cancers such as cervical and colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer d ...
Read More...G6PD Deficiency
G6PD deficiency is an inherited condition in which the body doesn't have enough of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, or G6PD, which helps red blood cells (RBCs) function normally. This deficiency can cause hemolytic anemia, usually after exposure to certain medications, foods, or even infections. Most people with G6PD deficiency don't have any symptoms, while others develop sy ...
Read More...Sports Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
Whether one plays a sport for entertainment, recreation or for professional reasons, the chances of an injury are always there, especially with contact sports like football, basketball, rugby etc. Many careers of famous sportsmen and women have been cut short due to sport related injuries. Among them, knee related sports injuries are the dreaded ones. Recent advances in Sports me ...
Read More...Care of Diabetic Foot
Diabetic foot problems are a major health concern and are a common cause of hospitalization. Not all people with diabetes develop foot problems. In many cases serious problems can be prevented by an understanding of what can happen to feet and how to take care of them. Most foot problems that people with diabetes face arise from two serious complications of the disease: nerve damage and p ...
Read More...Do kids suffer from Psychiatric problems like adults
Yes, they also suffer from anxiety, stress, depression, obsessive convulsive disorder and phobias the same way as we, adults. But we tend to overlook the problem. What prompted me to write this is the story of the young boy who was brought to me last week by a mother who was in despair. Her ten year old son was real handsome and pleasant when I talked to him. The mother was in tears when ...
Read More...Hypertension
Definition: Persistent elevation of blood pressure above normal values on three different occasions under mental and physical rest. Hypertension is also called as High blood pressure. Blood Pressure > 140/90 diagnosed as hypertension. If this pressure remains consistently high, it can cause many complications in the body. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to hea ...
Read More...How to Have Healthy Hair in Harsh Climate -Alva Carpenter
People often notice more hair fall in desert climates due to breakage caused by the effects of: Desalinated water Hot desert sun Silica in the air Extremes of temperature Humidity Swimming in the sea or chlorinated pools It is a fact that to have beautiful hair in a harsh climate you need to spend more time taking care of your hair. In a study by Arde ...
Read More...Vitamin D Deficiency
Naturally the vitamin D is produced in the body by exposure of the skin to the Sunlight, mainly during morning hours. Other sources are foods and in the form of medicines. Whenever one is not exposed to Sunlight sufficiently and not taking foods rich in vitamin D, suffers from vitamin D deficiency. How the vitamin D is produced in the body? On exposure of skin to the Ultraviolet rays of ...
Read More...How to Avoid Long Haul Travel Stress -Alva Carpenter
It is that exciting time of year when our thoughts turn to travel and holidays and for many of us that means long haul flights. Travelling for business or holiday should be exciting and a great adventure but travel needs time and very careful planning or it can easily turn in to a stressful experience. Pre-departure preparation Pre-departure preparation is important because long ...
Read More...What are we doing to our hair to make it so dry
Our hair likes the simple life but that is not what it gets because we are never quite happy with the hair we have got and seek to change it. If it is curly we want it straight. If it is dark we want it light. This can lead to extreme procedures that cause the hair to become dry. Many people look for the quick fix for dry hair but like an expensive cashmere jumper you need to take gentle ...
Read More...Worried About Hair Fall - Alopecia Explained
Worrying about hair loss seems to be a hot topic in the Gulf. Alopecia comes from the classical Greek word meaning loss of hair from the head or body and hair loss in the Gulf region occurs for many reasons including: Male pattern baldness Stress-related hair loss Hair loss due to poor diet and lack of vitamins which hair needs to grow such as iron and zinc.&nbs ...
Read More...Why Head Massage Is the Key to the Hair Loss Epidemic
Are you worried about hair loss? There are a number of reasons that can cause hair loss and it can be a very distressing condition. But the good news is most hair loss is temporary and can be treated. The first step is always to identify the cause and then find the best solution. These are the main causes of hair loss Male Pattern Baldness Desalinated Water Poor Di ...
Read More...We Know That We Must Eat Less To Lose Weight
People say that we should change what we eat and eat less but how exactly do you do that? Since time began man has had a natural craving for fat, salt and sugar but we now eat far too much of these things in snacks and ready-made meals causing massive weight gain. We live in an affluent environment where we can pick and choose to eat the most desirable foods from all over the world, rea ...
Read More...Starting Afresh - Alva Carpenter
Now that we are into the New Year and the celebrations are behind us, it is a great occasion for starting afresh. Whether you had a good year last year, or are pleased to say goodbye to it, it is always good to begin with a period of reflection. What do you want to achieve this year? A good starting point is always good health; because whatever else you want to achieve or change, start ...
Read More...Food Supplements. Do We Need Them
Most doctors and nutritionists will say that if you eat a healthy, balanced diet and you are in good health, then you do not need to take supplements. Nevertheless, it is very difficult to know whether or not you are in good health, and many of us take supplements as a kind of insurance policy. Doctors will advise taking vitamins when they think our immune system requires a boost. For e ...
Read More...Healthy Weight Can Prevent Chronic Illness @ Alva Carpenter
Losing weight is not just a matter of looking better. It is about having a better life. It is a fact that being obese for a long period will stress the body and bring about serious health problems in the future. Being obese means that as well as the fat sitting just under the skin (the fat you can pinch), fat is also inside the body and wrapped around the organs causing s ...
Read More...Hair Fashions are ruining our hair and costing a fortune
Hair is powerful and can indicate status across the cultures. Whatever your hair looks like it says something about you, be it long dark tresses, Afro, or a big curly perm. Many women say a good or bad hair can affect their day. We all want our hair to look great but keeping up with fashions often means completely changing the hair we were given with chemical products, hair driers, weav ...
Read More...Food Supplements. Do We Need Them
Most doctors and nutritionists will say that if you eat a healthy, balanced diet and you are in good health, then you do not need to take supplements. Nevertheless, it is very difficult to know whether or not you are in good health, and many of us take supplements as a kind of insurance policy. Doctors will advise taking vitamins when they think our immune system requires a boost. For e ...
Read More...Make this Ramadan a Step Towards Your Healthy Future
Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims, is the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar. It is a time when all Muslims are encouraged to practice self-restraint through fasting and abstinence. Devout Muslims fast from dawn prayer (Suhoor) to dusk prayer (Magrib). The breaking of the fast (Iftar) is often done as a community, with people breaking their fast together. Fasting during Ramadan c ...
Read More...Are you worried about hair loss - Alva Carpenter
There are a number of reasons that can cause hair loss and it can be a very distressing condition. The good news is most hair loss is temporary and can be treated. The first step is always to identify the cause and then find the best solution. Illness and surgery About 3 or 4 months after an illness or major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is relat ...
Read More...Are you worried about hair loss - Alva Carpenter
There are a number of reasons that can cause hair loss and it can be a very distressing condition. The good news is most hair loss is temporary and can be treated. The first step is always to identify the cause and then find the best solution. Illness and surgery About 3 or 4 months after an illness or major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related ...
Read More...To Get Slim Fit and Healthy You Need To Transform Your Eating Habits
Already you may be thinking, “Oh no, is Alva going to suggest we eat boring tasteless food?” Not at all. If you can find the right recipes you do not need to compromise on flavour or go hungry. We all know where eating too much factory processed food will lead. In the past we may have been able to eat big meals but in the modern world of less activity we a ...
Read More...Your Complete Guide to a Healthy Menopause@ Alva Carpenter
What Happens The menopause happens because a woman runs out of eggs. Without eggs, the hormones oestrogen and progesterone decline and no longer stimulate the lining of the womb to prepare for a baby. Eventually, over the course of a few years menstruation ceases. The average age for the onset of menopause is forty-eight but its symptoms have been recorded in women in UAE as early as thirty-fiv ...
Read More...Occupational Therapy and Special Needs Children
An Occupational Therapists main job is to help people to achieve independence, meaning and satisfaction in all aspect of their lives. Occupational therapist can help children with various needs to improve their cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills and enhance both self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. According to AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association), children ...
Read More...Rising Sun Centre - Common signs of learning disability
Rohith was a bubbly and an easy baby. He did everything at the right time sitting up, crawling and walking .Though he was able to understand what was said to him, and sometimes he seemed to have difficulty getting his words out clearly. Even at the age of four he was saying things like pips for chips, par-cark for car park, tappoto for potato. Though parents and his siblings tried to co ...
Read More...Healthier Family Meals for 2018 -Alva Carpenter
There are so many benefits to eating together as a family and it is in our interests to care for are family’s health by giving them really healthy meals that they enjoy. Modern life is busy, so it is important to have recipes that are healthy but also quick to prepare. Research suggests that having dinner together as a family at least four times a week has positive effects on chil ...
Read More...Pediatric Physical Therapy in Special Needs
Understanding how a child’s ability to move around develops, and how it is related to thinking, remembering, decision making and problem solving develops, is the basis of paediatric physical therapy. Paediatric physical therapy is recommended for children who have difficulty in crawling, rolling, sitting, standing and walking due to illness, disability or injury. Physical therapis ...
Read More...Pink Caravan Ride in Fujairah
The eighth annual Pink Caravan Ride team of 14 horse riders, and hundreds of volunteers and ambassadors set off on the second day of their breast awareness campaign in the rugged emirate of Fujairah. Staring at City Centre Fujairah the ride mapped 15 kilometres of the emirate in 5 hours, carrying the message of hope and making several stops through their journey to promote the message o ...
Read More...Let’s rise to shine
Has your child recently been diagnosed with a learning disability? Did you immediately begin to worry about how he or she will cope with school? Dyslexia was discovered more than 100 years ago. But many people don’t understand it. In 1887, a German ophthalmologist, Rudolf Berlin, was the first to use the word 'dyslexia'. The condition was described as 'dyslexia', from the Gr ...
Read More...Cholesterol Levels Rise in Menopausal Women - Alva Carpenter
The menopause is well known for hot sweats, sleepless nights and an increased risk of osteoporosis. Less well known by doctors and women is its link to increased cholesterol and the extent to which it can affect our hearts. A recent report highlights just this - bringing the statistic that women are nine times more likely to die of cardiovascular problems than breast cancer. Many ...
Read More...Sound Dental Health for you and your child
Friday 18th February 2011
Parents’ Guide for Establishing of Sound Dental Health for you and your child Did you know that your first set of teeth is being formed even before birth? Most babies will have their first tooth when they are 6 months old. And by 2 and ∏ years all 20 teeth should be erupted. Apart from helping to chew and speak, the milk teeth keep space for permanent teeth to grow correctly. ...
Read More...A Stitch in Time
“Doctor,can we accept one more patient?” It was from the reception. I was going to call it a day and they knew too well that I have never refused a patient. Mr. X walked in limping,his belly first,and then the rest of him. “It is my toe,doctor, he said,while I was flipping through his thick medical file. He had diabetes for more than ten years, hypertension ...
Read More...Halitosis
halitosis (hăl'ĭtō`sĭs), unpleasant odor carried on the breath. It is usually the result of gum disorder, tooth decay, smoking, indulgence in aromatic foods, or a mild digestive upset. Known commonly as bad breath, halitosis may also be indicative of lung or sinus infection, uremia, or cirrhosis of the liver. The minty odor of acetone on the breath is a symptom of diabetes mellitus. Successful ...
Read More...Worried About Hair Fall?
Alopecia Explained. ©Alva Carpenter Worrying about hair loss seems to be a hot topic in the Gulf. Alopecia comes from the classical Greek word meaning loss of hair from the head or body and hair loss in the Gulf region occurs for many reasons including: Male pattern baldness Stress-related hair loss Hair loss due to poor diet and lack of vitamins which hair ne ...
Read More...Boost Your Immune System
Friday 18th February 2011
©Alva Carpenter How are you today? Autumn is a great time for new beginnings and as the weather cools it is time to kick-start your health. With cooler weather on its way it can also be the ‘flu and cold season and most of us could do with eating and exercising to boost our immunity. Generally with the cold weather come coughs and colds and ‘flu. Healthy lifestyle cho ...
Read More...World Hypertension Day onsite BP Evaluation Programme
Healthy Lifestyle - Healthy Blood Pressure’ Every year, 17th May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD) in order to increase public awareness of hypertension to encourage community to prevent and control this silent killer, the modern epidemic. The theme for 2012 was Healthy Lifestyle - Healthy Blood Pressure. Al Sharq Healthcare conducted an “Onsite Blo ...
Read More...What Is Your Excuse for Not Exercising? ©Alva Carpenter
Many people in the Gulf blame the climate and the car culture for not taking sufficient exercise We live in a culture where we spend so much of the day sitting, so if we don’t take exercise, our bodies will become stiff and we will be burning few calories. But now that the weather in the Gulf is at its best it is time to think again about exercise. Exercise is key to being healthy and ...
Read More...Do you know some of the Health Risks of being Overweight
Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short and long term health problems for you and your child. What kinds of health problems are linked to overweight and Obesity? Type 2 Diabetes High Blood Pressure Heart Disease and Strokes Certain types o ...
Read More...Discover the Secret of Thick Glossy Healthy Hair
Thick, healthy, and glossy hair is a visual statement: a symbol of youth and beauty. The fabulous hair styles presented in the media are of impossibly thick, glossy hair with multi-coloured highlights and tones which are very difficult for us to achieve naturally. Most magazine pictures are photographically enhanced and the hair pictured often contains extra hair pieces and extensions. &nb ...
Read More...Yoga - Reduce pain at work
Friday 18th February 2011
Use these exercises at your desk to help alleviate the strain of working at the computer. Many people find that fitting in a full yoga routine can take too long. Excuses are no longer necessary, because there are quick yoga postures (or asanas) which can be done within a period of 5 to 15 minutes. These small spurts will give the body some refreshment and even make you feel more awak ...
Read More...Good Habits - Control the Crazy Portions
Friday 18th February 2011
Staring into the Bottomless Plate Question: Is it possible to eat meals consisting entirely of healthy foods, such as carrots, fish, apples and whole wheat bread, and continue to gain weight? Answer: Yes, because you can still eat too much, even if everything is good for you. Portions have grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple of decades. Not surprisingly, our weight ...
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