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Cholesterol is made in your liver and has many important functions. For example, it helps keep the walls of your cells flexible and is needed to make several hormones.
However, like anything in the body, too much cholesterol (or cholesterol in the wrong places) creates concerns.
Like fat, cholesterol does not dissolve in water. Instead, to move around the body, it depends on molecules called lipoproteins. These carry cholesterol, fat, and fat-soluble vitamins in your blood.
If you did not know the role of certain minerals in aiding good health of your mind and body, spare a minute and listen to this episode
Ultra-Processed Foods are industrial foods made almost entirely of substances extracted from foods like oils, fats, sugars, starches and proteins. few, if any, of their ingredients come directly from natural plant or animal sources.
sometimes we do not realise that we are suffering from blockages that in turn affect our overall development. here are some ways to recognise a health blockage
a healthy immune system maintains a balance between tolerating begin substances and attacking unwelcome invaders. this state of equilibrum is known as immune homeostasis.
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, however, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. often anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes.
Hormones control everything in your body, even your thoughts and emotions, even a slight imbalance can produce several symptoms and one of the most prevalent is fatigue.
Inflammation is the root cause of nearly all disease. here are ways to start reducing inflammation
Protein is essential for re-building and building muscle, but health experts warn eating too much can pose health risks.
The current Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Endurance or strength athletes are recommended to take in 1.2 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight each day.
Consuming too much protein — over 2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day comes with risks, notes Rose-Flores, including kidney dysfunction, unwanted weight gain, and increased risk for osteoporosis, and azotemia.
Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.
When you're low on fluids, the brain triggers the body's thirst mechanism. And unless you are taking medications that make you thirsty, Guest says, you should listen to those cues and get yourself a drink of water, juice, milk, --anything but alcohol.
Salmon is high in riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, as well as a good source of thiamine and pantothenic acid. Additionally, it’s low in mercury and high in omega-3 fats and protein.
Leafy greens, especially spinach, collards, turnip greens, and romaine lettuce, are among the best vegetable sources of folate. Enjoy them raw or steam them briefly to retain the most folate.
Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep teeth and gums healthy. It involves habits such as brushing twice a day and having regular dental checkups.
However, oral health is about more than cavities and gum disease. Research has shown that there is an association between the health of a person’s mouth and their overall health
Cholesterol is made in your liver and has many important functions. For example, it helps keep the walls of your cells flexible and is needed to make several hormones.
However, like anything in the body, too much cholesterol (or cholesterol in the wrong places) creates concerns.
Like fat, cholesterol does not dissolve in water. Instead, to move around the body, it depends on molecules called lipoproteins. These carry cholesterol, fat, and fat-soluble vitamins in your blood.
Insulin resistance means you have a lot of insulin circulating in your system and yet your body is not responding to the actions of insulin. The number 1 action of insulin is to stabilize your blood sugar levels so that you don't become prediabetic or diabetic.
Clean the outer part and the back of your ears.
Do not put earbuds, pen caps, or any other thing inside the ears. These things push the wax deeper into the ears.
If you must clean inside your ears, your doctor would recommend you do so with ear drops or irrigation with a syringe.
What do I do if I have too much ear wax?
Some people make more ear wax than others. Sometimes, a buildup of earwax can cause problems. Your doctor will recommend over-the-counter ear drops that can soften ear wax and allow it to exit the ear easily.
Alternatively, your doctor can look inside your ear and use instruments specifically designed
to remove earwax.
Bloating is the gasy and over-full feeling in your stomach even when you take only water. Bloating reduces your ability to digest food and absorb nutrients including supplements. So fixing it is very important if you must thrive in your health
Here are some differences between PCOS and Ovarian cysts. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) comes with an emotional disturbance while ovarian cyst doesn't necessarily involve it.
Cucumber is an alkaline fruit, The water content helps rehydrate your cells deeply. The greenback is rich in folate and is perfect for your immune system.
Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated.
Anyone may become dehydrated, but the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older adults
Dehydration can lead to serious complications, including:
Heat injury. If you don't drink enough fluids when you're exercising vigorously and perspiring heavily, you may end up with a heat injury, ranging in severity from mild heat cramps to heat exhaustion or potentially life-threatening heatstroke
Vertigo is a sensation that the environment around you is spinning in circles. It can make you feel dizzy and off-balance. Vertigo isn’t a disease. Rather, it’s a symptom of varying conditions.
Left untreated, peptic ulcers can result in Internal bleeding. Bleeding can occur as slow blood loss that leads to anemia or as severe blood loss that may require hospitalization or a blood transfusion. Severe blood loss may cause black or bloody vomit or black or bloody stools
STRESS: Sometimes, large doses of stress can make your body's immune system turn on itself and attack your hair follicles. Lots of worry and anxiety can also pause your hair growth, which makes hair more likely to fall out when you detangle it.
Stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, are sores in the lining of your stomach. Your stomach has a layer of thick mucous to protect it from the acid produced to digest food. Here are some surprising facts about them
Exercise regularly
During physical activity, your body releases certain chemicals that block pain signals to your brain. These chemicals also help reduce anxiety and depression — two conditions that can make migraines worse.
Migraines cause pain as real as the pain of injuries — with one difference: Healthy habits and simple remedies sometimes stop migraines before they start.
At the first sign of a migraine, take a break and step away from whatever you're doing if possible.
Here are some tips to encourage sound sleep.
Establish regular sleep hours. Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day — even on weekends. If you nap during the day, keep it short. Naps longer than 20 to 30 minutes may interfere with nighttime sleep.
Galactorrhea is where a person has milk-like discharge from either one or both nipples.
This discharge is different from the regular milk secretion that occurs during pregnancy
And it can also occur in men.
A woman’s heart slightly beats faster than a man’s heart. This difference is largely accounted for by the size of the heart, which is typically smaller in females than males.
Continue to work on eating healthily as vigilance will always be needed to be successful.
Eating healthy can help you lose weight and have more energy.
It can also improve your mood and reduce your risk of disease.
We all love to make the latest styles or cover our hair with wigs on busy days. But do you study the state of your hair and your scalp?
It reduces the risk of heart disease and helps to maintain weight. It reduces your stress levels and increases your energy levels.
Lower back pain during your period is quite common. Lowback pain is one of the symptoms of dysmenorrhea, a term given to particularly painful periods.
Coffee is such a popular beverage that its consumption levels come second only to water in some countries.
In addition to helping you feel less tired and more alert, the caffeine in coffee may improve your mood, brain function, and exercise performance. It may also boost weight loss and protect against illnesses like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.
Broken heart syndrome may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack because the symptoms and test results are similar. In fact, tests show dramatic changes in rhythm and blood substances that are typical of a heart attack.
Despite being high in fat, nuts are incredibly nutritious and healthy.
They're loaded with magnesium, vitamin E, fiber, and various other nutrients.
Studies demonstrate that nuts can help you lose weight and may help fight type 2 diabetes and heart diseases
Music has a small yet positive impact on heart health, according to a review of recent studies analyzing the relationship between music and changes in the body.
studies suggest that compared to silence, music tends to increase heart rate and speed up breathing.
Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.
Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
Hypothermia occurs when the body gets cold
and loses heat faster than the body can make it.
Before you apply treatment to burns, you need
to identify the burn type and the severity of the
burn.
Scent leaf, also known as African basil, is a tropical plant specie belonging to the labiatae family. it is an aromatic herb that has numerous uses and benefits.
Here are warning symptoms that should make you see a doctor ASAP and check your blood sugar.
Most of us experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. it becomes most common between ages 30-50.
here are some fruits/foods that help to improve your memory and concentration and also promote total brain health
here are some fruits/foods that help to improve your memory and concentration and also promotes total brain health
heat exhaustion occurs due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, especially when the person is doing strenuous activities or hasn't had enough water.
Pneumonia is a disease of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. even though having a respiratory infection like the common cold or flu can be a risk factor for developing pneumonia, pneumonia is not caused by exposure to cold.
The skin is the body's largest organ. it covers the entire body protecting the internal structures, regulating body temperature e.t.c. what you eat and drink has a direct impact on how your skin looks.
what do your fingernails say about your health? are your nails rippled? do they have a puffy fold? are they bluish? any crack or split on them? here are reasons you should check your fingernails.
what does your fingernail say about your health? is it Gnawed? do they have Dark lines beneath the nail? are they yellow? here are some signs that are worth discussing with your doctor.
here are some reasons why you should not hold your pee: one: bladder problems, two-Pelvic muscle weakening, three- UTIs and four- Kidney stones.
Do not suppress your sneeze-it is dangerous, do not pop a pimple or that of others, if you are asthmatic, be careful with aspirin-Very important.
here are some reasons for receding hairline and how to curb it. stop wearing tight and/or protective styles like braids, weaves or even tight ponytails
you need to have two of three symptoms which are: high androgen level, missed periods and non matured eggs.
PCOS affects like 3 in 10 women. women with PCOS have insulin resistance which in most cases by age 40, 50% of them are diagnosed with diabetes.
Pelvic, back or leg pain- pelvic could be an indicator of changes to the cervix, but advanced cervical cancer can even spread to the bladder, intestines or the lungs and liver. Then you might have things like back pain or leg pain.
One, abnormal vaginal bleeding- It is generally a symptom of advanced cervical cancer, because it means that a tumor on the cervix is spreading to affect nearby tissue, call your gynae immediately.
Two, extremely heavy periods- this isn't about your period lasting a day longer or suddenly seeming a bit darker. Rather, it’s your period all of sudden lasting two weeks instead of four days or having two periods in one month. It's worth talking to your gynecologist.
One of the least talked about in pregnancy yet so important is water. If you do not like drinking water, start making effort especially if you are a pregnant mom. Here is why
Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain.
Peptic ulcers include: Gastric ulcers that occur on the inside of the stomach and Duodenal ulcers
Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease). Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs.
Low blood pressure is generally considered a blood pressure reading lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number (diastolic).
What's considered low blood pressure for one person might be OK for someone else
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. The fundamental cause of obesity and overweight is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended.
Ear cancer is a rare type of cancer. Most of these cancers begin on the skin of the outer ear. About 5 to 10 percent of skin cancers occur on the ear. Ear cancer can affect both the external and internal parts of your ear.
Coconut trees are considered the most naturally widespread fruit tree on the planet and today, coconuts are cultivated around the globe and have become increasingly popular for their flavor, culinary uses, and many potential health benefits.
A relative of ginger, this vivid yellow-orange spice is common in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. It's also been used as medicine in places like India for centuries to treat issues such as breathing problems.
It Contains gingerol, which has powerful medicinal properties
Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes.
Although bitter kola has been eaten in Africa for years, scientists are just beginning to study the health benefits of this flowering plant.
Answer phone calls with the left ear, Dont eat heavy meals after 5pm, Drink more water in the morning and less at night
The human body comprises around 60% water and so staying hydrated is important.
If you don’t stay hydrated, your physical performance can suffer and this is particularly important during intense exercise of high heat. Losing as little as 2% of your body’s water content can significantly impair your physical performance.
Delaying going to a toilet. Keeping your urine in your bladder for too long is a bad idea. A full bladder can cause bladder damage. The urine that stays in the bladder multiplies bacteria quickly.
If you care for your kidney, drink plenty of water during the day. Also empty your bladder before going to bed
Ear infection is not contagious and it can be prevented and treated.
Here are ways by which you can prevent ear infection in your children.
Ear infection, scientifically known as otitis media, is an inflammation of the middle ear which is usually caused by a virus or bacteria.
Although adults can also be affected, research has shown that ear infections are more common in children, especially those between six months to age five
Wrinkles, a natural part of aging, are most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms.
Although genetics mainly determine skin structure and texture, sun exposure is a major cause of wrinkles, especially for people with light skin.
Eating disorder is an abnormal eating habit that affects one’s health. It is having an unhealthy attitude towards food, which can threaten a person’s health and make the person ill. It involves eating too much or little or becoming pre-occupied with one’s weight and body shape.
The eyes are very important as they enable vision. Just as it is important to keep the body healthy, it is also important to keep your eyes healthy. To maintain eye health and keep your vision sharp, here are some things that should be part of your daily routine.
Frostbite is the actual freezing of the tissue or a body part. It often affects the ears, nose, fingers and toes. Warning signs of frostbite include: Pale or waxy white or grey skin, Numbness, Tingling or stinging sensation in the affected body part, Aching in the affected body part and Reduced blood flow
There are two major heart attack symptoms that everyone is aware of: sudden and severe chest pain that feels like a clenched fist and pain radiating down the arm. But there are other warning signs that may have cropped up on the way to that cardiovascular event, and not been recognized as heart failure.
Rheumatism is a general term, which describes a number of different conditions that produce similar symptoms. Overall, rheumatic conditions are caused by the wear of articular cartilage, inflammation of a joint, or bone decalcification. Rheumatic pain may occur from the same joint or from structures around it, such as muscles, tendons, etc
Laryngitis also called laryngeal infection is An inflammation of the voice box from overuse, irritation or infection. A viral infection is the most common cause of laryngitis.
Lung cancer is a cancer that begins in the lungs and most often occurs in people who smoke. Exposure to certain toxins and family history is also a cause of lung cancer.
Acute bronchitis is a sudden swelling in the major airways into your lungs, called bronchi. It is usually caused by a virus, but it can also be caused by breathing in things that irritate your lungs, such as tobacco smoke, fumes, dust, and air pollution.
Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well.
PMS symptoms can begin any time after ovulation and last until 5 or so days after menstruation begins Nearly 48% of women who are of reproductive age experience PMS, and for about 20% of them, symptoms are severe enough to affect their regular routine.
Reflex epilepsies are a group of epilepsy syndromes in which a certain trigger or stimulus brings on seizures. The trigger can be something simple in the environment or something more complex. Simple environmental triggers include sensations like touch, light or movement
A whitlow, also known as herpetic whitlow, is a painful and highly contagious infection on the fingers caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is a self-limited disease and usually affects the fleshy area of the fingertip.
HPV is the most common STI and There are many different types. Some types can cause health problems, including genital warts and cancers. But there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening.
Over eating refined carbs. E.G bread, white rice, pastries, pizza- Eating refined carbs should be in moderation if you love your waistline.
Excessive drinking is associated with significant risks to men's health and safety and the risks increase with the amount of alcohol consumed
endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. it is an unseen chronic disease that is often misdiagnosed
The bladder collects urine from the kidneys and expels it when it is full. If a bladder is overactive, a person cannot control when they choose to urinate, and the number of times they urinate during the day.
Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. You might hear it in either one or both ears
Here are some common health concerns for men. One is Prostate issues- once a man turns 40, his prostrate grows. this is known as ''Benign prostrate enlargement''.
Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough. Some types can also cause blisters. Many people use the word eczema when referring to atopic dermatitis, which is the most common type.
Starchy carbohydrates should make up just over a third of the food you eat. They include potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals.
Have a Pap test every three years and use general health care principle to prevent disease.
Prostrate cancer is a common type of cancer in male and it is highly treatable in the early stages.
One in three women have symptoms, while others can have none or fibroid may be undetected
Ovarian cancer refers to any cancerous growth that begins in the ovary. Around 50% of ovarian cancer cases occur after the age of 63 years.
Breast cancer is the first leading cause of cancer death among women globally, cancer is more common in women
Saturated fat has been controversial and in the past it was thought to be the major contributor to heart disease
When you are exposed to bright lights in the evening, it may disrupt your production of the sleep hormone melatonin
Some people avoid nuts because they are high in fat. However, nuts and seeds are incredibly nutritious.
Findings from several studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages increasing risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes
You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting.
High intraocular pressure (IOP) occurs when your eyes fluid drains more slowly than normal.
AIDS is a disease that develops in people with HIV. it is the most advanced stage of HIV.
an allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to your body.
Depression is classified as a mood disorder and people experience depression in different ways.
Cholera is a water borne disease spread by contaminated food or water. If left untreated, it can lead to death.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow. It can develop through a problem with blood cell production and it usually affects the leucocytes or white blood cells.
If you love drinking tea, here are leaves which you can convert to tea and you will reap a great deal of benefits from them.
People with Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) find it difficult focusing on task and controlling their attention which can make completing a project for example, difficult. it can limit a person's ability to study or work.
Back pain can result from injury, activity and some medical conditions. It can affect people of any age for different reasons.
The different types of heart disease may result in a variety of different symptoms. One of such type is Arrhythmia.
Healthy eating is human and as humans, we all have different wants and needs which inevitable affect our food choices.
There are many risk factors for health disease, some are controllable, others are not. Here are some of these risk factors.
The common cold and the flu might seem similar at first but they are not. In this episode, we share ways in which you can tell the difference.
did you know that they are more than 100 different types of arthritis? listen to this episode to find out more.
Water is an essential nutrient and it is necessary to sustain all forms of life. Drink enough water everyday!!
Did you know that Fats are important macro-nutrients and are essential for lubricating joints? on this episode we tell you about Fats, its benefits and risk.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), better nutrition is related to improved health at all ages, a lower risk of disease and longevity. Here are tips on how to achieve Good nutrition.