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If you sit in front of a computer screen all day, make sure to sit up straight and keep your feet slightly raised off the floor on a footstool or other low object. Don't sit for long periods; get up and walk around the office or step outside for a break at least every half hour. Wear flat, comfortable shoes. As your stomach grows and your balance shifts, a pair of high heels will only make your posture worse. Always bend from your knees and lift objects and children from a crouching position to minimize the stress on your back. Let someone else lift heavy objects; this is not the time to risk throwing your back out completely. Start an exercise programme early in pregnancy, one that includes stretches that strengthen and stretch muscles that support the back and legs. Don't worry if you're well past your first trimester; you can start a simple stretching routine at any time. Swimming is a particularly good choice for pregnant women because it strengthens your lower

Staying hydrated is a must to ensure endurance, coordination and safety during exercise. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise. If exercising aerobically for longer than 45 minutes, you may want to include a sports drink (Gatorade® et al) containing 6-8% carbohydrate to improve performance and enhance fat-burning. Try following the guidelines below: Drink 8-16 ounces of water 30-60 minutes before exercise Drink 4-10 ounces of fluid every 15 minutes during your workout Drink 8-16 ounces of water after exercise

Heel pain is the most common complaint. Some of the causes  are arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, heel spurs, and plantar fasciitis. Also exercising too hard, wearing the wrong type of shoes,  or probably standing too long on your feet, can cause foot pain.  Though the pain can be cured easily at home, you should consult the doctor if there are other symptoms like tingling,  numbness, leg cramps, or fever. To get rid of the pain, pamper your feet a little. Soak  them in warm water (add a little salt to the water) for  about 10 minutes. This loosens up the muscles and  relives from pain. it should be then followed with a gentle  massage of the feet. Exercise your feet daily. Follow a simple exercising  schedule (explained above) and just see the results. Wear shoes that fit snugly to your feet. Both loose  and tight footwear can cause you harm. If you are overweight, cut down your calorie intake.  Excess weight is bound to stress your feet and other  joints as wel

Indian Head Massage is a therapeutic seated massage of the shoulders, neck, scalp & face. Benefits of Indian Head Massage Relieves tension and headaches, neck and back pain Alleviates stress, promotes relaxation a popular massage often requested for general well-being Stimulates lymphatic drainage, helping to remove toxins and boost the immune system Restores joint mobility, improving circulation which lifts energy improving concentration Indian Head Massage reaches all energy centres where tension accumulates. Easy to learn in one day (due to small classes) one to one tuition. No expensive chairs or oils required. Indian Head Massage is the ultimate therapeutic and popular massage of the head, neck, shoulders & face. This traditional & effective massage is excellent for relieving stress and also promotes relaxation. With many benefits it is also great for general well being. A gentle  highly effective treatment, relaxing massage has been practised in Anci

Also called: Irregular heartbeat Has your heart ever skipped a beat? Sometimes it really does if you have an arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is any disorder of your heart rate or rhythm. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than normal, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too slowly, it is called bradycardia. Many factors can affect your heart's rhythm, such as having had a heart attack , blood chemistry imbalances or abnormal hormone levels. Some substances or medicines may also cause arrhythmias. Symptoms of arrhythmias include Fast or slow heart beat Skipping beats Lightheadedness, dizziness Chest pain Shortness of breath Paleness Sweating

What are tonsils and adenoids?   The tonsils are two clumps of tissue, on either side of the throat, embedded in a pocket at the side of the palate (roof of the mouth).  The lower edge of each tonsil is beside the tongue...way in the back of the throat.  The adenoids are a single clump of tissue in the back of the nose (nasopharynx).  They are located (in the adult) on the back wall of the throat (pharynx)...about one inch above the uvula (the little teardrop shaped piece of tissue that hangs down in the middle of the soft palate). What function do they serve?   The tonsils and the adenoids are mostly composed of lymphoid tissue, which is found throughout the gastrointestinal tract and on the base of the tongue.  Lymphoid tissue is composed of lymphocytes...which are mostly involved in antibody production .Since we generally consider antibody production to be a good thing, many studies have been performed to try to clarify the importance of the tonsils.   There seems to be

Staying healthy during the summer months requires more than just eating the right foods. Below is a partial list of things to do that will help you stay cool and healthy during the hot summer months. Drink plenty of water. It is very important to drink water. Your body needs water to prevent dehydration during warm summer days. Take special care to make sure infants and toddlers drink enough water. They can become dehydrated much more easily than adults. If you have asthma or other respiratory problems, keep a careful watch on the daily air quality reports. Also, don't forget to take your inhaler or other medication with you when you go out. Take a rest or nap. Don't push yourself beyond your physical limits.

Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomachache  and chest pains , and it is commonly used in the form of tea as a home remedy  to help alleviate stomach pain. During the middle ages , powdered mint leaves were used to whiten teeth . Mint tea is a strong diuretic . Mint also aids digestion, in a way that it breaks down the fats. In recent years, it has been often recommended for treating obesity. Menthol from mint essential oil (40-90%) is an ingredient of many cosmetics and some perfumes. Menthol and mint essential oil are also much used in medicine as a component of many drugs, and are very popular in aromatherapy. Mint is also used in some shampoo products. A common use is as an antipruriti, especially in insect bite treatments (often along with camphor). Menthol is also used in cigarettes as an additive, because it blocks out the bitter taste of tobacco and soothes the throat.

Watermelon is a natural source of most powerful antioxidants provided by nature. It is a good source of the antioxidant vitamins C and A to protect us from diseases. It reduces the risk of dehydration. Summer and watermelon are inseparable. Watermelons are found almost everywhere in the world. Although we can find watermelons in our markets throughout the year, the season for watermelon is the summer when they are sweet and of the best quality. No other fruit can we find so crunchy and thirst quenching like watermelon. The health benefits of watermelon are really great. No matter how it is sliced, it is packed with some of the most important antioxidants found in nature. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of vitamin A, particularly through its concentration of beta-carotene. The beautiful red watermelon is also a source of the potent carotene antioxidant which is called   lycopene .  These antioxidants travel throughout the body neutralizing free ra

Do"s -Take medicines without fail. -Avoid quacks. -Make patient lie down on one side if there is an attack. -Remove sharp objects from near the person. -Babies born at home may be at risk of getting epilepsy. Dont's: -Don't eat unwashed or partially cooked green leafy vegetables. They could have tapeworms, which cause epilepsy. -Don't pin down a person getting an epileptic attack. -Don't put anything into the mouth of patients during an attack. New Delhi , (IANS) Health tips Indiantemples parttimejob

1).  For glowing skin use 1 proportion of coconut water and 1 proportion of thick paste of pineapple juice and apply on the face. Wash with water after 10-15 minutes. 2). Take mustard seeds and Masur dal in the same proportions .soak both of them overnight .in the morning mix a few rose petals and grind them into a fine paste. Apply this paste for 20 minutes and wash it up with cold water, your face will glow. 3)Honey is useful as medicine for our skin using chemical products from markets that may harm our skin. So using honey as a face pack may also give glow and charm to your skin. 4)One spoon Multani Matti, rosewater, honey, and orange juice. Make a paste and apply it on the face before sleeping and wash after 15-20 minutes with cold water. It will make your skin look younger. 5)Mix one spoon of honey with one egg yolk and apply it to the face keep it for 20 min. and wash it with cold water. 6). Mix ripe banana with wheat flour and a spoonful of honey and apply on the face. wa

Insufficient, irregular or infrequent passage of stool is called constipation. Constipation is the very common digestive complain. Trying below mentioned useful tips helps you getting rid of constipation. * Drink fresh juice of tomatoes everyday. * Drink slight hot water early in the morning, before having toothbrush. * Add little salt to hot water and drink it before going to bed in night. * Drink lemon juice in morning and evening. * Add two tablespoon of ginger juice, two tablespoon of lemon and two tablespoon of honey to hot water and drink it twice a day. * Keep black grapes in cold water for whole night and then make filtered juice of it in the morning. * Eat few oranges before goin to sleep. * Drink milk with two tablespoon of honey mixed. * Eating deeply roasted onions in morning also helps in getting rid of constipation and also give more energy.

Washington, Feb 04 (ANI): Asthma patients using herbal remedies may make their quality of life worse and suffer from increased frequency of symptoms, a new study claims.A study conducted by American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology observed 326 asthma patients over a 33-month period.Of those, 25 percent reported herbal remedy use and lower adherence to use of prescribed inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).It was learnt that patients using herbal remedies were more likely to have been hospitalized or intubated for asthma.Also, they had concerns about possible adverse effects of ICS and difficulty following a medication schedule.Angkana Roy, M.D., lead author, Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, said: "Results indicate patients using herbal remedies are less likely to take their prescribed medications."These patients report worse asthma control and poorer quality of life than patients who follow medication plans. Underuse of prescribed medic