Salman, Author at Healthoma

Honey Full of Good Health Unless Produced by Force-Fed Bees

Honey is full of beneficial properties. In spite of so much being written on about honey there seems to exist a lot of confusion when it comes to this natural sweetener. Lets get a few facts in order first. That honey provides natural support for a range of body structures and functions. One thing is absolutely certain, that honey contains a number of good health-promoting antioxidants.

Vitamins, which are found in honey, include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-12, and biotin. Honey also contains minerals and amino acids, plus a number of live enzymes that help promote good health. Honey also helps when someone is suffering with insomnia and also with occasional. Continue reading “Honey Full of Good Health Unless Produced by Force-Fed Bees”

Keeping an Eye On Early HIV Symptoms

There are no definite symptoms of HIV as such. Especially in the early stages when something can really be done about it with the help of an early treatment. It takes a few years for HIV infection to show and by then its lat already in majority of cases.

The flue like symptoms that do appear early are so general that before we can think of HIV as one reasons for this it has disappeared. Symptoms like, fever, rash, enlarged glands, headache, pain in the joints and muscles, and loss of appetite.

We often discuss if there are any sure-fire symptoms of HIV infection. Things like experiencing digestive problems, feeling of un-well-ness, sores on tongue, scarring after being cut etc. People come up with all options and possibilities to get the answer about how to keep an eye on HIV symptoms. Continue reading “Keeping an Eye On Early HIV Symptoms”

To Sleep Better – Eat Light and Think Light

We know of so many people for whom going to sleep is not easy even though they have worked hard through the day- both physically and mentally and are also feeling tired. This is called insomnia and there are many reasons for insomnia.

When the mind is too awake and active, it’s not easy to go into a slumber. Or even if we do manage to sleep, we are restless and are not able to enjoy a deep, peaceful sleep.

Therefore when people with insomnia wake up they are not feeling afresh and rejuvenated, as they should after a good night’s sleep.

There are number of theories and opinions about how much sleep a person needs. This varies from person to person, lifestyle to lifestyle and health. Most of us would not disagree with the fact that the deeper and more peaceful the sleep we experience, the more rested and rejuvenated we feel the next morning. Continue reading “To Sleep Better – Eat Light and Think Light”

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Causes and Treatment

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a disorder that does not improve with rest and deteriorates with physical activities. It can occur after an infection or illness. And has been observed that more women have complained about it than men.

Sometimes there are no causes for it and develops gradually in people. The condition is most common among people in their 40s and 50s, but it can affect people of all ages.

Symptoms or chronic fatigue syndrome are a flu-like condition that can drain patient’s energy and this can sometimes go on for years. People previously healthy and full of energy may also undergo CFS.

People with chronic fatigue syndrome show symptoms similar to common viral infections. And unlike viral infection this does not get any better or show improvement with time.

Symptoms of CFS can last much longer. It has been reported that these symptoms may disappear and re-surface frequently with no fixed & identifiable pattern. Continue reading “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Causes and Treatment”

What Harm Can Excess Carbohydrate Cause?

It is not the fat in the foods we eat but, far more, the excess carbohydrates from our starch- and sugar-loaded diet that is making people fat and unhealthy.

If you or people in the family or friend circle are experiencing any of the below mentioned symptoms, the possibility is that may be the excess carbohydrates in your body is responsible for symptoms like:

Gaining weight
Fatigue and feeling sleepy all the time
Depression
Fog like feeling in the brain
Low blood sugar
and high blood pressure etc.

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Exchanging Convenience for Your Health

Exchanging convenience for your health is a bad bargain, no matter how you look at it. People are settling for all kinds of conveniences because of their lifestyles which is increasingly becoming career centric. There are other reasons too which are responsible for it but the big daddy of all is having to go out to work.

In majority of cases these days both parents are working full time. And if they have children who need looking after the best option for them is cr-che. The cr-che do their jobs. And treating raising children as a job hardly sounds like good attitude.

I am not against working at all. I understand the value of economic independence and extra income very well. But I still strongly feel you need to be more sensible to organize and balance life in such a manner that life doesn’t suffer. Continue reading “Exchanging Convenience for Your Health”

Can I Get Relief From Pain Without Using Pills?

Some good news for pain sufferers is that many options exist to get relief from pains and aches, which is not about swallowing pills. There are many ways other than taking pills to get relief from pains.

Through this article I will discuss some of them in short. Before settling for any pain relief therapies, it is very important that the patient talks to her/his doctor. The doctor considers various factors which need to be considered before opting for any treatment, which includes one’s medical condition & history.

Some of the options I am going to discuss are, Pain Relief with Acupuncture, Pain Relief With Stress Management, Pain Relief with Exercise, Pain Relief with Diet and Supplements, Bioelectric Therapy, and Pain Relief with Physical Therapy. Continue reading “Can I Get Relief From Pain Without Using Pills?”

Stay Healthy at Any Age – Tips For Women

For women to stay healthy at any age is all about leading a disciplined life. It’s not so simple but not too difficult either. I mean one good thing leads to the other. Even if your lifestyle is too messed up and everything is haywire so to say, you can still bring it back to normal by addressing one irregularity at a time.

Women don’t need to lose heart if they are forty plus and feeling unfit. It’s less to do with age and more with the lifestyle. It is possible for them to stay healthy at any age provided they incorporate and stick to a routine. Like they can start by modifying the diet. A diet that is low on fat, high on fiber, and which contains little or no red meat. Continue reading “Stay Healthy at Any Age – Tips For Women”

How Is Lockjaw Treated?

Many people are unaware of how lockjaw occurs and how it can be treated.

It is a potentially lethal disease of the nervous system.

Also known as tetanus it is caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani.

This bacteria’s spores live in the soil and can be dangerous and infectious for up to 40 years.

Worldwide, it causes up to one million deaths including those of newborns.

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Spotlight on Pancreatic Cancer

With the death of Luciano Pavarotti from pancreatic cancer the spotlight is rather on this disease and how it occurs.

It is a serious cancer that develops because cancerous cells build up in pancreatic tissues. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes that break down the food we eat, producing hormones such as insulin that control the blood sugar levels in our body.

These hormones also help to control the carbohydrate metabolism.

The danger with pancreatic cancer is that it is difficult to diagnose and unlikely to be detected in its early stages but then spreads very rapidly. Its symptoms may not manifest themselves until the cancer is at an advanced stage by which time it would have metastasized in various other parts of the body and treatment such as surgery may not be possible. Continue reading “Spotlight on Pancreatic Cancer”