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The proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples come in all shades of reds, greens, yellows. Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free. Apples are delicious and a natural mouth freshener. Apples are a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber such as pectin actually helps to prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of blood vessel walls, thus reducing the incident of atherosclerosis and heart disease. It is a good to eat apples with their skin. Almost half of the vitamin C content is just underneath the skin. Most of apple's fragrance cells are also concentrated in the skin. Apple juice is good as a nutritious drink but excellent in overcoming a liverish feeling, in helping sort out digestive disturbances and for flushing the kidneys. Many of these health providing properties are retained in cider vinegar, so if you cannot obtain apples to prepare your juice you can use instead two teaspoonfuls of cider vinegar in a glass of water. Apples ma

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