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We all know that calcium is very important and helps keeping our bones strong. We my be 15 or 60- either way calcium has a significant role to play.The easiest source, when one thinks of calcium are dairy products. But sometimes, dairy products don’t agree with our body. The other possibility is that may be we are following a certain diet and trying to cut calories to lose weight or we just don’t like the taste of milk, we don’t agree with the way the cows are bred and milked in terms of hygiene etc. Under such circumstances how do we get our calcium? It is possible! Provided we are resourceful and determined.

I am emphasizing on being determined because you will agree that drinking milk or eating your bowl of yogurt are easy and quick and get you to the daily goal faster than having broccoli, almonds, sardines and so on. Read the rest of this entry »

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There are no two arguments about the fact that smoking is the biggest and undisputed risk factor for lung cancer. People who smoke cigarette at present or have been smokers at some point in their lives are at a risk of developing lung cancer.

But not all patients diagnosed with lung cancer are necessarily smokers. Some of them have actually never touched a single cigarette in their entire lives. Which means there are risk factors other than smoking, which can cause lung cancer amongst non-smokers. Researchers have identified several conditions and circumstances that increase a non-smoker’s chance of developing lung cancer. We will discuss each one of these factors one by one. Read the rest of this entry »

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Women (and men alike) can their get calcium from raw milk, vegetables, almonds, yogurt, and sardines etc. Some people also make calcium citrate at home. Eggshells are also considered high in calcium.

Calcium from food is absorbed and utilized better by our body than calcium from a pill. Supplements are supplements as the name suggests. And food is food. Let us not think of replacing food with supplements at any stage or given point of time. It does not work. Raw milk, green veggies are the biggest and best sources of calcium. Your best choice is always to opt for nutrients the way nature intended in the first place. Which certainly is not by swallowing pills. Go for a healthy balanced diet. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cognitive behavior therapy techniques are helpful and teach you to re-arrange your thought patterns that result into low self-esteem.

We all know and worry about the fact that low self-esteem affects every part of your life negatively. May it be relationships, job or health? And we all know it is possible to steer clear of the situation and that it can be nipped at the bud. It is possible to raise our self-esteem to a healthy level, in spite of the fact that we are harboring a negative self-image since childhood.

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) techniques are especially helpful in re aligning, re- arranging and changing unhealthy behavior and thought patterns. These techniques are based on the assumption that your feelings and behavior result from how you think about yourself and the life you lead. These techniques helps you because it teaches you to recognize, challenge and in the end replace negative thoughts with more positive, realistic thoughts. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cancer as a disease itself is not contagious. Whether it is through intimate contact like kissing, intercourse or oral sex. So the answer to the question “If having sex with a person with prostate cancer risky” is in negative. By being in a sexual relationship with a person diagnosed with prostate cancer does not add to the risk. Prostate cancer cannot be transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Scientists have done detailed research and reported that even though the prostate gland is responsible in making semen, cancer cells cannot be transmitted with the help of semen. There is a possibility that some specific types of sexually transmitted viral infections do increase the risk of certain types of cancer but catching it as such from another person is not possible. Read the rest of this entry »

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There are many ways in which you can cut fat from your everyday cooking. Things you don’t realize and follow as a routine because you saw your grand ma doing it may be actually causing your body a lot of harm to your body. So let us take a good look at what we can do to make our meals healthier by way of cutting fat. If you have more ideas, let them pour in. The more useful the article, more people can be benefited from it. So here we go.Replace butter or oil with nonstick cooking spray or opt for liquid oils over solid fats. Cooking oil may contain fat. Depending upon the type of oil one uses in cooking the degree may vary. That is the reason one is always encouraged to try canola oil or olive oil whose bad fat content is comparatively much less. Read the rest of this entry »

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Prostrate cancer is a type of cancer that attacks prostrate. Prostrate is a male organ responsible for seminal fluid, which is used to transport and support sperm. Any male can develop prostate cancer. But there are specific risk factors, which increase a person’s chances of developing the disease. We will discuss those risk factors, symptoms and treatments of prostrate cancer in this article.

Men who are above the age of 50 are at a greater risk of developing prostate cancer than their young counterparts. But it hardly goes to prove that young men won’t or cannot be diagnosed with prostrate cancer. But the likelihood of young male being affected with it is substantially lower. Read the rest of this entry »

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Avocados is not just a fruit with high nutritional value it also has medicinal properties. We will see how avocadoes help in reducing weight, fighting cancer cell growth and helps when applied in dysentery.Avocados are a rich source of vitamin K, fiber that helps in digestion, vitamin C, B6, folate and copper and potassium. Their potassium content is higher than what a medium size banana can provide.

Avocados have a high fat content. That is, between 71% to 88% of their total calories - about 20 times the average for other fruits. An avocado in general contains 30 grams of fat - 20 of these fat grams are full of health-promoting monounsaturated fats, special mention of oleic acid is a must here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Receding gums are a normal part of the aging process. Receding gums problem occurs when the gums and bone in the mouth move away from the tooth. In some people it is noticed earlier than others. Receding gums may be a result of age, genetics, harsh brushing or some kind of gum disease or infection.

Misaligned teeth may also cause receding gums. They cause trouble to the bone and gums. Next, the gum recession exposes the roots, which in turn causes the teeth to become sensitive while eating hot, cold and sweet foods. Apart from this, excessive pressure may cause the gums to recede. Like grinding or clenching the teeth. One more cause is - excessive plaque built-up at the gum line due to improper or casual brushing. Meaning poor oral hygiene can also lead to receding gums. The bacteria on the plaque release toxic compounds that harm gum tissue. Read the rest of this entry »

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Touted as the latest wonder fruit, pomegranate according to clinical studies has been shown to be of significant benefit, particularly in the prevention of heart disease. A glass of Pomegranate Juice all the Vitamin C our body needs through the day. Besides Vitamin C it also has sufficient Vitamin A, E and folic acid.Pomegranate juice also works as a blood thinner. Research institutes also think that it may be an excellent agent that will help promote blood flow to the heart, reducing plaque in the arteries, to raise “good” cholesterol and lower “bad” cholesterol.

People everywhere also enjoy the taste of Pomegranate Juice, and have it as their preferred beverage. Its antioxidant properties also make the juice very popular. It contains about three times more antioxidants (ounce for ounce) than what researchers have found in red wine or green tea. Read the rest of this entry »