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Topics of the month
(May,07):
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Strength Training Principles |
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2.
Neem benefits |
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3.
Top Five Yoga Poses for healthy Life Style |
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4.
Kids
and Heart Disease |
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1.
Strength Training Principles |
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Overload,
Specificity,
Endurance,
Warm-up,
Stretch,
Breathing............. |
Strength Training Principles:
Overload: To see gains in strength
you must always stimulate the muscle more than it is
accustomed to.
Progression: The active muscle must continue to work against a
gradually increasing resistance in order to meet overload.
Specificity: Gains you receive are
dependent on the muscle group used, and movement pattern
performed. (See Specific Strength Training Programs)
Strength (maximal force): If you are interested in strength
gains you want to train with higher weights and closer to your
1 RM.
Endurance (submaximal force that is
repeated): If you are interested in gains in endurance, you
should concentrate on lifting lower weights and higher
repetitions.
Warm-up - the warm-up should be "sport
specific". In other words, if you are performing the bench
press, begin your warm-up with a light intensity and perform
8-10 reps.
Stretch - it is important to stretch to
promote increased blood flow to the muscles, and to increase
flexibility, range of motion and decrease the risk of injury.
Workout - work larger muscle groups first,
then smaller muscle groups.
Cool-down - keeps the body active and prevents
pooling of blood in the extremities. The cool-down is done at
a lower intensity.
Breathing: When lifting weight or
working muscles against resistance, exhale through the mouth
as you are performing the work. Caution: Failure to breathe
correctly during heavy weight lifting may cause drastic
increases in blood pressure that may be harmful.
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2.
Neem benefits:
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Psoriasas, Eczema, Skin
Conditions, Diabetes........................ |
Psoriasis
Neem has been called the best product currently available for
treating psoriasis. It protects the skin while it helps heal
lesions, removes scaling, and soothes irritation. Experiments
and reports from patients with psoriasis have shown taking
neem leaf orally combined with topical treatment with neem-based
creams or extracts appear to be at least as effective as coal
tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis.
Eczema
Much like psoriasis, neem's multiple actions seem to clear up
eczema more effectively than prescription products. There have
been many reports from parents who say that their child was
plagued by eczema until they tried Neem, generally as a last
resort or before trying a course of steroids. To relieve the
intense itching and reddening of eczema, take Morpheme Neem
Leaf Capsules twice a day until the symptoms disappear.
Along with its many uses, Neem is also used to improve
resistance to diseases in Ayurvedic science. It cleanses the
blood and stimulates the antibodies production, thereby
strengthening the immune system.
Skin Conditions
Neem has an almost magical effect on chronic skin conditions
that fail to respond to conventional treatments. Acne,
psoriasis, eczema, and ringworm are conditions that are
effectively treated by a Neem preparation.
Hair and Nails
Scalp conditions like dandruff, scaling and even hair loss
improve with Neem products. Yellow or brittle nails, caused by
the presence of yeast or fungi, are normalised by the use of
Neem.
Teeth and Gums
Neem mouth rinse is very effective in the treatment of
infections, tooth decay, bleeding and sore gums. A mouthwash,
using Neem oil, has been used at my practice for the treatment
of mouth ulcers.
Diabetes
Neem has been found to reduce insulin requirements by up to
50% for diabetics, without altering blood glucose levels.
Heart and Blood
A recent study showed that a Neem treatment lowered high
cholesterol levels. It has also been tested, with good
results, for other heart conditions.
Insects
Neem is a very effective insect repellent, without being toxic
to pets and humans.
Log on to the below
links for more study:
http://www.morphemeremedies.com/neem.htm
www.neem-products.com/neem-benefits.html
www.ayurvediccure.com/neem.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neem
http://www.neemamerica.org/
Top Five Yoga Poses for healthy Life Style:
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Locust Pose (Salabhasana)
If the Cobra Pose works mainly on the upper back, the
Locust Pose targets the lower part. This posture also
strengthens the abdominal area, arms, and legs. Another
thing that makes it different from many poses is that it
entails rapid movement. Check out how it is done in this
section.
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Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)
In the Shoulder Stand, your body is resting on your
shoulders. This Yoga Pose improves circulation,
strengthens the abdominal area, and stimulates the thyroid
gland. In this section, learn how the Shoulder Stand is
performed.
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Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
The Bow Pose resembles an archer's bow. It strengthens the
muscles in the back area, improves posture, and helps in
dealing with several gastrointestinal problems. Take note
that this Yoga Pose is not for people who are suffering
from serious neck or back injury.
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Cat Pose (Bidalasana)
The Cat Yoga Pose teaches you to initiate movement from
your center and to coordinate your movement and breath.
These are two of the most important themes in Yoga
practice. Keep in mind that the Cat Pose may not be
advisable if you have any chronic or recent back pain or
injury.
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Half Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
If done properly, the Half Spinal Twist lengthens and
strengthens the spine. It is also beneficial for your
liver, kidneys, as well as adrenal glands. Practice this
Yoga Pose under the supervision of a Yoga instructor. In
this section, learn how to perform the Half Spinal Twist.
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For more details log on to :
http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/yoga-and-health/yoga-for-respiratory-allergy.asp
http://www.yogajournal.com/health/885_1.cfm
http://www.webterrace.com/allergy/remedies.htm
http://www.yogasite.com/migdow1.htm
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4.
Kids and Heart
Disease |
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What is heart Disease, Signs of
Hearth Disease, Can Kids Gets This..... |
You know how important your heart is, so it's
no wonder people worry when they hear someone has heart
problems.
Heart disease, also called cardiovascular (say:
kar-dee-oh-vas-kyoo-lur) disease, mainly affects older people
and means that there are problems with the heart and blood
vessels.
You might know someone who has cardiovascular disease because
61 million Americans have some form of it. This disease
includes a variety of problems, including high blood pressure,
high blood cholesterol, hardening of the arteries, chest pain,
heart attacks, and strokes.
What Is Heart Disease?
The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system. Through
the body's blood vessels, the heart pumps blood to all of the
body's cells. The blood carries oxygen, which the cells need.
Cardiovascular disease is a group of problems that occur when
the heart and blood vessels aren't working the way they
should.
Here are some of the problems that go along with
cardiovascular disease:
Arteriosclerosis (say: ar-teer-ee-oh-skluh-row-sus). Also
called hardening of the arteries, arteriosclerosis means the
arteries become thickened and are no longer as flexible.
Atherosclerosis (say: ah-thuh-row-skluh-row-sus). People with
atherosclerosis have a buildup of cholesterol and fat that
makes their arteries narrower so less blood can flow through.
Those deposits are called plaque.
Angina (say: an-jy-nuh). People with angina feel a pain in the
chest that means the heart isn't getting enough blood.
Heart attack. This is when a blood clot or other blockage cuts
blood flow to a part of the heart.
Stroke. when part of the brain doesn't get enough blood due to
a clot or a burst blood vessel.
How Do You Get Heart Disease?
Heart disease is not contagious — you can't catch it like you
can the flu or a cold. Instead, there are certain things that
increase a person's chances of getting cardiovascular disease.
Doctors call these things risk factors.
Some of these risk factors a person can't do anything about,
like being older and having other people in the family who
have had the same problems. But people do have control over
some risk factors — smoking, having high blood pressure, being
overweight, and not exercising can increase the risk of
getting cardiovascular disease.
What Are the Signs of Heart Disease?
Many people do not realize they have cardiovascular disease
until they have chest pain, a heart attack, or stroke. These
kinds of problems often need immediate attention and the
person may need to go to the emergency department of a
hospital.
If it's not an emergency and a doctor suspects the person
could have cardiovascular disease, the doctor can do some
tests to find out more about how the heart and blood vessels
are working. These tests include:
Electrocardiogram (say: eh-lek-tro-kar-dee-uh-gram). This test
records the heart's electrical activity. A doctor puts the
patient on a monitor and watches the machine to see the heart
beat and determine if it's normal.
Echocardiogram (say: eh-ko-kar-dee-uh-gram). This test uses
sound waves to diagnose heart problems. These waves are
bounced off the parts of the heart, creating a picture of the
heart that is displayed on a monitor.
Stress test. For this test, the person exercises while the
doctor checks the electrocardiogram machine to see how the
heart muscle reacts.
Catheterization (say: kah-thuh-tuh-ruh-zay-shun). This test
uses a long, thin tube that is inserted into the patient's
body to inject a special dye. It can locate narrowed areas in
arteries due to plaque buildup and find other problems.
Carotid (say: kuh-rah-tid) artery scan. This test uses sound
waves to check for blockages in the carotid artery, a large
blood vessel in the neck that supplies blood to the brain.
If the doctor finds that a patient has cardiovascular disease,
he or she will talk with the patient about how stopping
smoking, losing weight, eating a healthy diet, and getting
exercise can help. The person also may need to take medicine,
have surgery, or both.
There are different surgeries for the heart and blood
vessels. These include:
Angioplasty (say: an-jee-uh-plas-tee). This opens a blocked
vessel by using a balloon-like device at an artery's narrowest
point. The doctor may also insert a stent, which is a tiny,
stainless steel tube that props the vessel open and makes sure
it stays clear.
Atherectomy (say: ah-thuh-rek-tuh-mee). This involves cutting
the plaque out of an artery, so blood can flow freely.
Bypass surgery. This involves taking part of an artery or vein
from another part of the body (like the arm or leg) and using
it to channel blood around a blocked area in an artery.
Pacemakers. A pacemaker is a small electronic device that's
put inside the body to regulate the heartbeat.
Valve replacement. If a heart valve is damaged or isn't
working, a surgeon can replace it.
Carotid endarterectomy (say: en-dar-tuh-rek-tuh-me). During
this procedure, a surgeon removes plaque deposits from the
carotid artery to prevent a stroke.
If someone you know is getting one of these operations, you
might feel worried. The good news is that these surgeries can
help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other problems. The
amount of time the person will need to spend in the hospital
will vary, depending on the operation and the person's health.
The person may be tired and worn out after the surgery, but
you can help by making a "Get Well" card and paying a visit.
Can Kids Get Heart Disease?
Kids usually don't have any symptoms of heart and blood vessel
problems. But by starting heart-healthy habits right now, kids
can reduce the chance they will ever need to worry about
cardiovascular disease.
So what should you do? Don't smoke, for one. And be sure to
eat healthy, exercise, and maintain a healthy weight. Your
heart and blood vessels will thank you later!
Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: February 2007 Article from
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/heart_disease.html.
See more health related articles on
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/ (most visited site for kids
health)
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