Filipino Caution: Effects Of Alcohol Beverages
A tradition is a meaningful and significant practice that is passed down from generation to generation. It usually denotes patriotism and a sign of respect as a member of the community to participate in such customs. Festivals and fiestas offer a unique window to each Filipino’s tradition and an opportunity to savor the many celebratory flavors of its cultural diversity. To know if the community enjoyed the merriment and festivities, the last morsel of food is usually eaten and the last jigger of liquor is more often than not quaffed. A fiesta,will not be completely celebrated without alcohol. Whether you like it or not, it has been a part of the Filipino tradition.
Alcoholic beverages offer significant health benefits:
- It lowers the danger of a heart attack,
- It decreases the occurence of Diabetes,
- It minimizes the risk of acquiring Alzheimer’s disease
- It reduces the danger of stroke and
- It increases an individual’s lifespan.
In very small amounts, alcohol can help a person feel more relaxed or less anxious. The impression is that drinking is cool, but the nervous system changes comes from drinking too much alcohol. It can make people do stupid or illegal things. More alcohol causes greater changes in the brain, resulting in intoxication. People who have overused alcohol may stagger, lose their coordination, and slur their speech. When large amounts of alcohol are consumed, the liver cells in our body lose their function that can result to Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Liver Cancer.
Many Filipinos drink as an outlet to temporarily forget their problems, anxieties and frustrations. Many people can’t control their drinking without help. People with drinking problems can’t stop drinking until they are ready to admit they have a problem and get help. Everyone makes decisions about whether to drink and how much. It’s possible to enjoy a festival, fiesta, party or other event as much, if not more so, when you don’t drink too much. And with the central nervous system working as it’s supposed to, Filipinos will remember more about the great they had!
Achieving a Goddess Body can Cause Eating Disorder
Based on research, there are over 80 millions of people suffering eating disorder worldwide. Most of them are women that age between 12 and 25. Teenage girls are prone to this kind of illness for they always dream to have a perfect body shape. However, most of them were disappointed and lost their hope of achieving a goddess body and their hopelessness will lead them to abnormal eating diet.
When Megan Fox appeared on the big screen last 2007 in “Transformers” movie, a lot of men were captured by her sexy body and beautiful face. Because of this, she was hailed as the sexiest woman in the world 2008. But, did you know that there are celebrities who recovered from eating disorders entered into top 100 sexiest women this year? British actress, Kate Beckinsale (at top 12), had anorexia before engaging into the big screen. Victoria Beckham (at top 98), the Posh Spice of the well-known girl band Spice Girls, had also suffered anorexia for a long time.
As you observe, anorexia is the most common form of eating disorders that people suffer from and this mental illness has the highest rate of death. According to US Department of Health and Human Services, 5% - 7% of anorexics may possibly pass away within ten years. Those women who maintain their body figure or reduce their fat eat a little as possible. As a result, this will build up different eating patterns and will lead them to anorexia. Some of them will deny that they feel hungry; then again, they are frequently anxious with the food they eat.
The effects of anorexia can be harmful especially if you bear this for a long time. If you knew someone close to you that suffers eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia, don’t lose your hope for there are still chances to make them feel better again. Eating disorder treatment depends on the needs of the person. You can choose between inpatient or outpatient care. Health care providers will help you even if you are already leaving out at the medical facility. There are also some option treatments for this kind of illness like family and friends’ support especially if someone had experienced eating disorder and recovered from it. The discussion will help a lot and may possible recover them at once.
Swine Flu Outbreak hits United States
Scientist still do not know how the swine influenza affects humans. Five U.S states have reported that swine flu is present in their state. Almost 40 cases are reported but only one case led to hospitalization according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. The states that are hit by the swine flu outbreak are New York, Texas, Kansas, Ohio and California.
In Mexico, where the outbreak started, hundreds were reportedly ill and 149 of them have died with the same strain of virus that hit United States. Reports also emerged telling that the outbreak has reached other countries like Britain, Canada, New Zealand and France. Scientist now know the virus’ main component and found out that this kind of influenza strain contains genetic materials from swine, bird and human influenza. But it still remains a mystery how lethal this combination does to humans.
An epidemiologist in Atlanta says that until the biological properties of this influenza strain is understood, it is better for the people to refrain from going to Mexico where the outbreak started. Some officials also told the public to limit interpersonal contact, close the school of the affected areas, cancel all social events and quarantine the suspected people exposed to the virus.
The scientists are hoping that the timing of the influenza outbreak will limit the impact and they also said that as of now no existing vaccines are effective against this kind of strain. They believed that the outbreak will continue but they are positive that they can find a cure for this disease in time.
Yoga Craze
Each individual sees a need to be fit, healthy and sexy. This has been a goal of many persons, especially the women. Alongside this goal, diet and exercise programs have mushroomed in practically every state. Beauty and health clinics, for example, have started offering nutrition service while body-building clubs have started several fitness programs like yoga.
Yoga is an addictive exercise that started in India and has been around for centuries now. It is a meditative exercise that relaxes and rejuvenates the body. It incorporates various stretch and strength building exercises that increases the body’s flexibility and shapes the muscles. Yoga is also excellent in burning fat.
While it is true that yoga is relatively difficult for some individuals, the benefits of yoga can never be outdone. Yoga is used as a warm up exercise before starting cardiovascular and strength-training exercises. It also teaches proper breathing and helps in keeping the spirit calm. As stated previously, yoga increases the flexibility of a person. Eventually, yoga helps prevent future injuries that may occur while doing sports or exercises.
Researches claim that yoga effectively reduces stress. It also helps develop good posture. Yoga is also used in the treatment of eating disorders and asthma. Aside from that, yoga also effectively reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels and is also used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure. This form of exercise provides elasticity to the spine removes tension from the body and strengthens the abdominal muscle. It also improves muscle tone and body posture.
Regular yoga exercises helps balance emotions and sharpen mental faculties aside from keeping the body fit and strong. It helps achieve optimum health in mind and body.
Tips on How to Naturally Burn Calories Fast
There are some ways on how to naturally burn calories fast. These activities do not require you to take fat-burning pills which can only add up to your expenses. These activities do not also require you to go on special diets that restrict you to consume certain foods.
Among the most popularly advised natural calorie-burning activities include the use of treadmills. Treadmills are exercise equipments that are easy to use, convenient and can be used anytime of the day. These exercise equipments have been the largest selling category of cardio products in the last 20 years. It allows natural walking/ running motion that the human body is suited for.
Exercising uses energy and burns calories. Running or walking on a treadmill consumes up to a hundred calories per mile. Burn calories depend on the manner of exercise and the length of time you spend exercising. Running on treadmills absolutely burns more calories. Brisk walking and jogging also effectively burns calories and help you stay fit.
The body’s metabolic rate continues to increase even after exercising. This means to say that the human body continues to burn calories even when you are no longer exercising on treadmills.
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Exercising alone does not result to a desired body weight and shape. It has to be coupled with a healthy eating program.
How to Eat a Balanced Diet
A health advisory organization recommends eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. This is to help decrease the risk of cancer, viral infections, chronic illnesses and heart diseases. Fruits and vegetables mainly have a zero fat content and are important parts of a balanced diet. A fruit is an important source of vitamins and minerals. A person needs a daily dose of vitamin C, folic acid, beta carotene, potassium, and magnesium. These nutrients improve and strengthen the condition of bones, eyes, skin, blood, and other vital organs of our body. Bananas are rich in potassium, which can help lower our blood pressure. Eating three bananas a day can supply a person with adequate amounts of energy to perform a 90 minute strenuous activity or workout.
Kiwi is known to be the most nutritious fruit. It contains the same amount of potassium as bananas. It is also rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, fiber and antioxidants. The soluble fibers found in fruits, beans, lentils, and vegetables help lessen the amount of cholesterol in our blood vessels. A balanced diet is composed of a healthy combination of fruits and vegetables, cereals and potatoes, milk and dairy products, meat and fish and some fatty foods. A healthy weight can be achieved by maintaining a physically active lifestyle and consuming the right amount of calories on a daily basis.
Swine Fluenza
Swine Influenza or commonly known as Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. It’s being called as swine flu because the overall structure of the virus is of the type that affects pigs. It is contagious and is spreading from human to human. Until now it is still unknown how the virus spreads between people.
The Signs and Symptoms of this disease are just similar to regular human flu which includes fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills, and fatigue. Swine flu may also worsen underlying chronic medical conditions. The spread of the swine flu is thought to be the same to seasonal flu. Flu is generally transmitted through the respiratory tract. Studies of health researchers are still ongoing on how this virus spreads from person to person.
If you are sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others. If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care. Antiviral drugs work best as medication to take care of this kind of virus. These are prescription medicines that fight against the flu by keeping the flu virus from reproducing in your body. Antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster if started soon after getting sick.
This disease is fast rising in the United Kingdom. There are lots of cases going on there regarding with this disease. According to World Health Organization this is the latest disease in this period and it is dangerous since it can spread from human to human.
Anti- Smoking Awareness Campaign
I have noticed in TV commercials nowadays that cigarette commercials do not appear anymore. For that, I consider it a remarkable breakthrough. This is good news to all who are health conscious. I also noticed that there are no cigarette promotions like glossy posters and huge billboards.
Recently while browsing the internet I just found out that here in the Philippines, it was enacted in June 2003 that smoking was banned in public places. The law also restricts outdoor advertising of cigarette products. But it was only in 2007 that all cigarette media promotions & paraphernalia were openly prohibited. That’s why you can’t see any posters in any sari-sari stores or in any malls anymore. I consider putting an end on all advertisement of cigarettes a good move. Young people can easily be lured by glamorous commercials and promotions.
Smoking is very addictive in nature. Many people are tremendously influenced by smoking cigarettes, especially young people. Although the government imposes a” No Sale Policy on Minors”, it is still not enough because young people can still buy cigarettes in small stores or sari-sari stores.
Smoking, as most of us know, do not just cause lung cancers, tuberculosis, respiratory diseases, etc; it also causes bad health effects towards the people around the smoker. And harming the people around you, especially your loved ones like your wife or daughter sons, is not good. It is not cool.
Despite people’s awareness about this issue, still they continue smoking. Why?
High Probability of Getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
While occupied with mounds of paperwork, you suddenly experience a tingling sensation on your right hand. In short while the sensation is replaced by a stabbing pain that climbs up from your wrist to your arms. You brush it off as fatigue, probably a passing cramp. You’re lucky if it was.
The hands are probably two of the most overused parts of the human body, most especially in relation to work and leisure. There is no occupation that excludes the utilization of the hands. With this fact, we are all made susceptible to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when a nerve that runs from the forearm to the hand (called the median nerve) is compressed at the wrist by swollen, irritated tendons. This, in turn, blocks the passage of impulses from the nerve to the parts of hand it controls. As a result, numbness, weakness and pain are experienced on the affected arm; and to a certain degree, a decrease in strength, muscle wastage and immobility is observed. Carpal Tunnel syndrome may be brought about by a number of medical conditions including diabetes, structural abnormalities and autoimmune disease to name a few. And it is most likely developed through pursuit of repetitive movements and bad posture of the hand and wrist. It
People who work in the sewing, cleaning, assembly and meat packaging industry run the highest risk of acquiring Carpal Tunnel syndrome. In a 1998 study, it was found out that Carpal Tunnel syndrome significantly affected the productivity of 3 out of 10,000 workers; half of them missing about 10 days of work. Carpal Tunnel syndrome can be fixed through the use drugs, implementation of exercise (stretching and yoga), acupuncture and surgery.
Though it has been proven that heavy use of computers did not significantly amplify the risk of developing Carpal Tunnel syndrome, it would still be in everyone’s best interest to practice means in preventing it. It wouldn’t hurt to rest your hands once in while and improving hand posture by using a keyboard tray or adjusting your chair so the keyboard and mouse are below your elbows and your wrists are level. It would also be beneficial if the hands are regularly stretched and conditioned. Though Carpal Tunnel syndrome may not be a serious ailment, it should be considered as a forewarning and treated as early as possible.