Low cholestrol problem

admin | Health | Monday, September 28th, 2009

If you are a middle aged man, and if your total cholesterol is below 160, you might want to ask your doctor to check whether you are one of the rare individuals for whom this could pose a problem.

And if you are that rare man at risk, you may in fact need to consume a little more saturated fat and cholesterol than current recommended levels. There simply isn’t any evidence about what effect low cholesterol and high blood pressure might have on women or younger people. It’s likely, however, that their risk is much lower. There’s one other subgroup of population among whom low cholesterol should be a concern. In elderly men, ultralow cholesterol may be a marker for reduced immune function. It’s likely that both their cholesterol and their immune function are so low because they don’t have much of an appetite and aren’t eating a proper diet.

These people should be examined thoroughly by a physician and, depending on the findings, should possibly be put on a higher-fat diet. If you are a healthy adult, with no personal or family history of hypertension or cardiovascular disease and good health habits, then your cholesterol should ideally be no higher than 200. At 200, you have half the normal risk for heart disease.

Diet tips for Diabetics

admin | Diet and Exercise | Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Diabetes used to eat high-protein meals based on meat and laden with saturated fat. Bread, potatoes, and other starches were doled out in microscopic portions. Vegetables weren’t bad, but they weren’t considered helpful in lowering blood sugar levels. Based on research from the last ten years or so, those guidelines have been revised. Now the ADA recommends a high-fiber, high-complex-carbohydrate, low-fat diet. Why? For one thing, it’s been found that the fibers in whole grains and some fruits and vegetables prolong sugar absorption, stabilizing blood sugar levels. Also, by shifting away from fats, especially saturated fats, the ADA is acknowledging that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among diabetics.

And now it’s also clear that complex carbohydrates (found mostly in whole grain products, beans, and vegetables) can be big pulses in any weight-loss plan. Since they are generally not calorie dense (few calories per unit of weight), you can earn a lot, satisfying your appetite without adding on extra pounds. The fewer changes you have to make in your diet, the easier it will be to follow. Forgo bean sprouts and seaweed in favor of broccoli and romaine if that’s your preference.

What is Health?

admin | Health | Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Health is the state of a person’s body, mind, and feelings. Good Health means more than just not being sick. A healthy person has a body in good physical shape and a good feeling about life. A healthy person also gets along with others.

People who are physically healthy have strength and energy. They can enjoy many activities. A person can do many things to keep physically healthy.

This include eating a variety of foods, such as fruits,Vegetables,meat ,fish,eggs,and beans.Breads,cereals,and milk,cheese,and other dairy products are also part of a healthy diet. A diet with a variety of good foods is called a balanced diet. A healthy diet also means not eating too much, or little.

Exercise keeps our bodies fit and strong.Gettimg enough rest and sleep helps us get our energy back after a busy day. Keeping the body free from dirt helps keep away germs that causes disease. We keep our bodies clean by taking baths, or showers, and brushing our teeth.It’s important to get doctor and dentist’s checkups, too.

Taking care of our feelings, or emotions, is an important part of being halthy.Emotionally healthy people is happy with themselves. They don’t worry too much. And they don’t get too angry or too sad when the things go wrong.

A good sleep also plays a crucial role in the health. When a person falls asleep, the body’s actions slow down. The muscles relax and the heartbeat slows down. The person’s breathing slows, too.

Sometimes during asleep, the brain works very fast and the sleeper’s eyelids move very quckly, as if they were watching a dream. Adults should sleep at least 7 to 8 hours every night and children need more sleep for a good health

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