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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2007-05-15 13:29:00
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the most current and widely used guidelines. The newest version appeared in June 1, 2000 as the fifth edition of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Here they are : Aim for healthy weight.Exercise at least 30 minutes each day.Make food choices based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture “food pyramid” diagram.Eat a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains.Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.Keep food safe to eat.Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat.Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake sugars.Choose and prepare foods with less salt.Drink alcoholic beverage in moderation.


Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2007-05-15 13:29:00
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the most current and widely used guidelines. The newest version appeared in June 1, 2000 as the fifth edition of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Here they are : Aim for healthy weight.Exercise at least 30 minutes each day.Make food choices based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture “food pyramid” diagram.Eat a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains.Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.Keep food safe to eat.Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat.Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake sugars.Choose and prepare foods with less salt.Drink alcoholic beverage in moderation.


Tips for Keeping the Fat Content of The Diet Down
2007-05-15 10:06:00
Current dietary recommendations suggest that no more than 30 % of a person's total calories should come from fat. But, it's very difficult to do because there are a lot of fatty food that offered to us. How we can reduce the fat content of our meals? Here some tips to keep the fat content of our diet down: Become familiar with today's food labels, and use the information provided to reduce the fat content of our meals.Cut away and discard skin from meats such as chicken.When eating out, don't order foods with cream-based sauces, such as fettucine alfredo.Trim all visible fat from meat, both within the cut and along the edges.Layer vegetables over baked potatoes to reduce any tendency to add butter, margerine, or sour cream.Request salad dressing and other condiments on the side so that you can control the amount you use.Eat more vegetables, fruits and breads in place of meats and cheeses.Use jelly and apple butter in place of butter and margarine on toast, bread and bagels.
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TIPS TO PREVENT ACNE FROM GETTING WORSE
2007-03-26 12:29:00
Wash your face gently, twice a day with warm water and a mild soap. This will help remove dead skin cells and excess oil that is clogging pores. Avoid hard scrubbing, harsh soaps or alcohol-based products. They may irritate your skin and make acne worse. Wash your hair everyday, if it is oily. Try to avoid exposure to grease, such as working around frying foods. Also stay away from pore-clogging cosmetics or hair products.Do not picking or squeeze pimples usually causes more swelling and redness. It actually pushes the infection deeper into your skin. Friction from athletic gear, such as bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars, can cause acne to flare up, especially if you sweat. It may help to shower after any activity that causes heavy sweating.


TIPS TO GET YOU SLEEPING BETTER WITHOUT RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
2007-03-26 12:28:00
Avoid alcohol, nicotine and caffeine all together or at least for several hours before bedtime. Take medications (prescription and nonprescription) only as directed by your doctor. Exercise every day. Stretch your legs at the beginning and end of each day. Massage your legs regularly. Avoid eating a heavy meal close to bedtime. Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Avoid daytime naps. Use your bed only for sleeping. Try not to use bedtime as worry time.


TIPS TO STOP SNORING
2007-03-26 12:26:00
Change your sleep position. Sleeping on your sides maybe will help you stop snoring. Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches. Lose 10% of your body weight to help stop snoring. Avoid alcohol and sedatives to stop snoring. Inhale steam before bed to stop snoring. Try nasal strips to stop snoring.


TIPS TO PREVENT RINGWORM
2007-03-26 12:25:00
Do not share clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets. Wash your clothes in hot water with fungus-killing (fungicidal) soap if you think you have been exposed to ringworm.Wear slippers or sandals in locker rooms, showers, and public bathing areas. Shower and shampoo thoroughly after any sport that requires skin-to-skin contact. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Change your socks and underwear at least once a day. Keep your skin clean and dry. Always dry yourself completely after showers or baths. Put your socks on before your underwear if you have athlete's foot, so that fungi do not spread from your feet to your groin. Take your pet to the vet if it has patches of missing hair, which could be a sign of a fungal infection. Apply talcum or other drying powder to the affected area daily to prevent ringworm from returning after treatment,


BASIC SKIN CARE TIPS
2007-03-26 12:24:00
Drink plenty of water. The suggested daily water intake is 32 to 48 ounces. Clean and moisturize your skin daily. Wash your face twice daily - once in the morning and once at night before going to bed. After you cleanse your skin, follow with a toner and moisturizer. Toners help to remove fine traces of oil, dirt and make-up that you may have missed when cleansing. Moisturizing is necessary even for people with oily skin. Buy a moisturizer that is best suited for your skin type (dry, normal or oily). Block the sun. Always wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater. Seek professional help for skin problems. Eat a balanced diet. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Avoid fried and greasy foods. Self screening.


TIPS TO START EXERCISE BY INCORPORATING MORE ACTIVITY INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE
2007-03-26 12:23:00
If you always take the elevator, try the stairs.If you try to park next to the door of wherever you're going, park farther away and walk.If your habit is to eat at your desk, take a 10- to 20-minute walk first, then have your lunch (or take a walk after you eat).Instead of watching TV all day Saturday and Sunday, plan active weekends. Go to the park, take a walking tour, ride your bike, or row a boat.


TIPS TO RELIEF FROM HOT FLASHES, NIGHT SWEATS, AND OTHER MENOPAUSE WITH EASE WAYS
2007-03-26 12:21:00
Wear layered cotton clothing. Avoid coffee, alcohol, spicy foods, and stress. Sip cool drinks or use ice packs. Relaxation and deep abdominal breathing. Eliminate hot baths or showers before bedtime.taking Vitamin E supplementsTake Exercise


TIPS TO CHOOSE A WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
2007-03-26 12:15:00
Make sure it is safe. A safe diet should include all of the recommended daily allowances (RDAs) for vitamins, minerals and protein. The weight loss diet should be lower in calories (energy) only, not in essential vitamins or minerals. Slow, steady weight loss. The program should be directed toward slow, steady weight loss unless your doctor feels your health condition would benefit from more rapid weight loss. Be sure you are provided with a detailed statement of fees and costs of additional items such as dietary supplements or foods. Your doctor should evaluate you before you start and you should be examined and monitored by a doctor during the program.Include plans for weight maintenance after the weight-loss phase is over because and is not consistently implemented in weight-loss programs. The program you select should help you improve your dietary habits, increase your physical activity, and help you change


TIPS TO REDUCE ACNE AND ITS DAMAGE TO YOUR SKIN
2007-03-25 08:54:00
Wash your face gently, twice a day with warm water and a mild soap. This will help remove dead skin cells and excess oil that is clogging pores. Avoid hard scrubbing, harsh soaps or alcohol-based products. They may irritate your skin and make acne worse. Wash your hair everyday, if it is oily. Try to avoid exposure to grease, such as working around frying foods. Also stay away from pore-clogging cosmetics or hair products.Do not picking or squeeze pimples usually causes more swelling and redness. It actually pushes the infection deeper into your skin. Friction from athletic gear, such as bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars, can cause acne to flare up, especially if you sweat. It may help to shower after any activity that causes heavy sweating.


TIPS TO TREAT ACNE VULGARIS AT HOME
2007-03-25 08:51:00
Wash your face (or other affected skin) gently once or twice a day. Do not squeeze pimples, because that often leads to infections, worse acne, and scars. Use water-based skin care products that gently clean your skin. Avoid products such as milky cleansers, cold creams, lipsticks, and lip glosses that contain oils. If you use nonprescription medicated creams, soaps, lotions, and gels to treat your acne, always read the label carefully to make sure you are using the product correctly.


TIPS ON WASHING FACE TO IMPROVE ACNE
2007-03-25 08:43:00
Wash your face gently. Wash your face once or twice a day with lukewarm water and a mild soap or cleanser.Do not wash your face more often than once or twice a day may irritate and dry your skin.Avoid hot water because it can make your acne worse.Choose a mild soap rather than a deodorant soap for washing your face. Avoid soaps and skin cleansers that contain irritating substances. Use gentle, circling motions instead.Do not scrub your face with deodorant soaps because it can irritate and dry your skin.Avoid skin care products that contain scrubbing agents.Always completely rinse your skin after you wash it. Gently pat skin dry.Avoid rubbing your skin. Use a moisturizing lotion or cream after you wash your face if your skin feels dry. Source : WebMD Medical Reference


HEART-HEALTHY TIPS
2007-03-24 12:10:00
Reduce salt intake. This will help control your blood pressure.Exercise. The human body was meant to be active. Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood flow, reduces high blood pressure, raises HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol), and helps control blood sugars and body weight.Hydrate. Water is vital to life. Staying hydrated makes you feel energetic and eat less. Drink 32 to 64 ounces (one to two liters) of water daily (unless you are fluid restricted).Enjoy every bite. Your motto should be dietary enhancement, not deprivation. When you enjoy what you eat, you feel more positive about life, which helps you feel better and less likely to overindulge. Source : WebMD Medical Reference


TIPS TO LEAVE YOUR HOME IN CASE YOU GO INTO LABOUR
2007-03-24 12:08:00
Make sure you have contact details of your partner/birthing partner.Carry a spare pair of knickers and a couple of sanitary towels. If your waters break, you'll want to change your underwear for your own comfort and the sanitary towels will help absorb the fluid Keep a bag of essentials for your hospital stay with you or in your car. Source : BBB.co.uk


TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR BIRTH PLAN
2007-03-24 12:07:00
Think about: How you feel about the induction or acceleration of labour Who you want with you during labour Whether you would like the option of a birthing pool for labour and/or birth, for some of the time or all the time How you want your baby's heart rate to be monitored - electronically or not? Your pain relief options For a hospital birth, how long you want to be in for (although you may not get the choice) Source : BBB.co.uk


TIPS ON TRAVELING BY PLANE FOR SOMEONE WITH EARS PAIN
2007-03-24 12:06:00
Try taking a decongestant (such as pseudo ephedrine) before you get on the plane Swallow often and chew gum during the flight Babies can suck on bottles or pacifiers during the flight Source : PTPhapros.co.id


TIPS ON TRAVELING BY JET LAG
2007-03-24 12:04:00
Get plenty of sleep before you leave Do not drink a lot of alcohol Eat well-balanced meals Avoid overeating Exercise as much as you can on your trip Use sleep medicines for only a few days Get used to a new time zone by going along with the local meal and bedtime scheduleEven healthy people can get blood clots in their legs after long flights. Try to walk every now and then during your flight (unless the crew you not to). It also helps to drink water, stretch your calf muscles while you are sitting and wear support stockings. Source : PTPhapros.co.id


TIPS ON TRAVELING BY PLANE
2007-03-24 12:02:00
Carry enough of all of your medicines in your carry-on luggage. Ask your doctor whether you should change your dosages if you are eating and sleeping times will change at your destination. Bring enough medicine to last your whole trip. Take extra medicine with you in case your return trip is delayed. If you have diabetes or epilepsy, carry a notification and identification card. Have the name and phone number of your doctor with you in case of emergency. Remember to bring along the names and dosages of all of your medicines. The air in airplanes is dry, so drink nonalcoholic, decaffeinated beverages and water to avoid becoming dehydrated. Source : PTPhapros.co.id


TIPS TO COMBAT TEETH DECAY AND GUM DISEASE
2007-03-24 12:00:00
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day, but even more preferably, after every meal and before bedtimeFlossing your teeth every dayUsing a toothpaste that contains fluorideVisiting your dentist for a check up and cleaning at least twice a year. At your visit, your dentist may recommend daily use of a fluoride rinse or fluoride gel to keep your teeth healthy Source : WebMD Medical Reference


TIPS TO MINIMIZE AND TO MANAGE DRY MOUTH
2007-03-24 11:59:00
Drink water frequently to keep your mouth moist and loosen mucus. Carry water with you to sip throughout the day and keep water by your bed at night.Suck on sugar-free hard candies, ice chips, or sugar-free popsicles. Chew sugarless gum (gums containing the sugar xylitol). These sucking and chewing actions help stimulate saliva flow.Moisten foods with broths, soups, sauces, gravy, creams, and butter or margarine. Eat soft, moist foods that are cool or at room temperature.Avoid commercial mouth rinses or mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide. These ingredients will further dry out your mouth.Avoid salty foods, dry foods (for example, crackers, toast, cookies, dry breads, dry meats/poultry/fish, dried fruit, bananas) and foods and beverages with high sugar content.Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine (for example, coffees, teas, some colas, chocolate-containing drinks). Alcohol increases water loss by


TIPS TO REDUCE IRRITATION RELATED WITH DRY MOUTH
2007-03-24 11:56:00
Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth.Quit smoking.Use a moisturizer on your lips to minimize irritation.Use a soft-bristled toothbrush on your teeth and gums.Rinse your mouth before and after meals with plain water or a mild mouth rinse (made with 8 ounces of water, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking soda).Brush with a fluoride-containing toothpaste.Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home, especially at night. Source : WebMD Medical Reference


TIPS TO COMBAT TRRTH DECAY AND GUM DISEASE
2007-03-24 11:54:00
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day, but even more preferably, after every meal and before bedtimeFlossing your teeth every dayUsing a toothpaste that contains fluorideVisiting your dentist for a check up and cleaning at least twice a year. At your visit, your dentist may recommend daily use of a fluoride rinse or fluoride gel to keep your teeth healthy Source : WebMD Medical Reference


TIPS TO CONTROL MOUTH BLEEDING
2007-03-24 11:50:00
Rinse your mouth with a mild salt-water solution.Use a moistened piece of gauze or tea bag to apply pressure to the bleeding site. Hold in place for 15 to 20 minutes.To both control bleeding and relieve pain, hold a cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area for 5 to 10 minutes.If the bleeding doesn't stop, see your dentist right away or go to a hospital emergency room. Continue to apply pressure on the bleeding site with the gauze until you can be seen and treated. Source : WebMD Medical Reference


How to Look for Melanoma
2007-07-28 15:22:00
Examine your body front and back in the mirror, then right and left sides with arms raised.Bend your elbows and carefully look at your palms, forearms, and under your upper arms.Look at the backs of your legs and feet, the spaces between your toes, and the soles of your feet.Examine the back of your neck and scalp with a hand mirror. Part your hair for a closer look.Finally, check your back and buttocks with a mirror.


Tips to Lower Cancer Risk
2007-07-28 15:22:00
cancer will probably to be the most common cause of death among adult. So that, it's very important to explore ways of reducing the risk of developing cancer. The American Cancer SOciety recommends the following dietary precautions to help reduce the risk of getting cancer: Avoid obesity.Reduce total fat intake.Eat a wide variety of vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, which contain phytochemicals, known to reduce the risk of cancer, and fruits that are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber.Avoid smoked, salt-cured, and nitrate-cured foods.Limit alcohol consumption.
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Tips To Prevent Or Alleviate Dry Itchy Abdomen During Pregnancy
2007-07-28 15:20:00
You should keep your abdomen moisturized. You can also use anti-itch cream such as calamine lotion to help provide more relief. Cholestasis can be treated with medications. To help alleviate PUPP (Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plagues) your health care provider can prescribe oral medicine and anti-itch creams. Try taking a nice oatmeal bath to help relieve some of the discomfort. Source : AmericanPregnancy .org
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Tips To Prevent Varicose Veins During Pregnancy
2007-07-28 15:19:00
Avoid standing for long periods of timeWalk as much as possible to help the blood return to your heartAlways prop your feet up on a stool when sitting Avoid sitting for long periods of timeWear support stockingsGet enough vitamin C (this helps keeps your veins healthy and elastic)Sit with your legs higher than your head for at least half an hour a day.Avoid excessive weight gain Source : AmericanPregnancy .org


Tips To Increase Your Milk Supply
2007-07-28 15:18:00
Try to eat well and drink enough fluids. You need a minimum of 2700 calories each day while you are lactating. Nurse frequently, for as long as your baby will nurse. Try to get in a minimum of 8 feedings in 24 hours, and more if possible. Offer both breasts at each feeding. Try "switch nursing" - first feed your baby from one breast, then as your baby's sucking slows down, switch to the next breast. Repeat, until you have offered each breast twice. Then let your baby nurse for as long as he wants. Try massaging and compressing the breast gently as you nurse. This can help the rich, higher calorie hind milk let down more efficiently.Apply a hot (preferably damp) compress to your breasts before nursing. Check your positioning to make sure that he is latching on properly. If the areola is not far enough back in his mouth, he may not be able to compress the milk sinuses effectively in order to release the milk.Avoid
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