Getting Rid Of Lice – 3 Top Tips

Writen by John Coutts

Head lice can be a problem that’s all too common among school children, and getting rid of lice is neither easy nor pleasant. The lice can be seen quite easily. They are brown colored and very small. They are parasitic insects, and they can be spread from person to person by hair, or head contact. The cause itching and discomfort through their bites.

1. The first thing to do if someone is infected is to immediately stop sharing things like, towels, hats, clothes, bed linen, and most definitely, combs and hairbrushes. This will limit the likely spread of the parasite.

2. One home remedy that is claimed to work is to kill head lice is mayonnaise. Simply cover the whole hair area of the head with mayonnaise and rub in gently. Then cover with plastic — a supermarket bag, or similar plastic wrapping — and leave on for thirty minutes or so. Then shampoo thoroughly, trying to remove all the eggs and nits.

3. Another excellent smothering agent is olive oil. In laboratory tests olive oil has been found to be perhaps the best substance to smother the lice nits with. Apply the olive oil as above, and leave on for thirty minutes or so, then shampoo off.

You should be aware that all clothes, etc might still contain contamination. One way to kill off all remaining nits is through dry heat. Put clothes in a hot dryer for thirty minutes until it is too hot for comfortable touch. This is one effective way of getting rid of lice, and should kill them all off as well as their eggs.

Handling Teenage Depression

Writen by Denise Raterta

People more commonly associate depression with adults rather than with the younger generation. Recent studies, however, show alarming statistics on teenage suicide as a result of depression: Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for all persons regardless of age, sex or race; the third leading cause of death for young people aged 15 to 24; and the fourth leading cause of death for persons between the ages of 10 and 14. Depression now occurs in about 5% of adolescents at any given point in time and often without parents even knowing about it. According to a recent survey of high school students, teens (60%) often think about killing themselves and some (9%) say they have made an attempt at least once. In the past three decades, teen suicide worldwide has risen up to 300%.

What is teenage depression like and when should parents be concerned?

While it is normal for everyone, not just teenagers, to feel the ‘blues’ occasionally, depression becomes an illness when the feelings of dejection, hopelessness, and despair persist and interfere with a person’s ability to function. Depression is often accompanied by feelings of helplessness, being overwhelmed by circumstances, withdrawal and isolation. People suffering from depression are often prone to lethargy, overeating or loss of appetite, worry, moodiness, withdrawal from family and friends, and lapse into inactivity.

What causes teenage depression?

Depression can be caused by any single or combination of biological, psychological and social factors. Biological factors that play a role in depression include infections, endocrinal problems, hormonal imbalances, hypoglycemia, exposure to toxic substances, improper diet, anemia, and even certain medications. Psychological causes involve elements that predispose people to become depressed as a result of their unhealthy self-esteem and negative attitude towards others, the world around them, and the future. Pressures in life are also often at the root of depression problems, among them failure, frustration, and experiences of loss (death of a loved one, divorce, relocation, break-up with steady girl/boyfriend, etc.).

How can I deal with depression?

Aside from seeking professional/medical help, there are a number of simple but effective things that could relieve your persistent “blues”:

Pray consistently to God. If you must have a really good cry, cry to GodHe listens and cares. He promises to deal with your problems if you bring them to Him. Reading the Bible will be a great helpnot only does it provide solid comfort but also practical wisdom for your issues. (1Pe 5:7; Php 4:6,7; Isa 41:10; Je 29:11-13; Heb 4:15,16)

Don’t keep it to yourself. Telling someone you trust or respect about the problem is usually helpful. Reach out to othersstudies show depressed people tend to feel less sorry for themselves when they comfort others who suffer from grief and tragedy. (Pr 12:25; 17:17)

Steer clear from idlenessan idle mind is fertile ground for depressing thoughts. Being busy and active are good antidotes to gloominess and divert one from entertaining negative thinking.

Win the battle of the mind. If your depression stems from seeking others’ approval for your happiness, consider that it is not healthy to always leave it up to them to measure your sense of worth. If the problem lies in sin or guilt, remember that God’s forgiveness is always readily available to those who sincerely ask for it; but do not forget to do what it takes to get your life right with God . If the source of depression is failure, examine your goals and set realistic ones, asking God to help you achieve them. Accept the fact that disappointments are a part of life. Choose to ‘get over it’ rather than feeling stranded in hopelessness and uselessness. Surround yourself with positive things and positive people. (Isa 1:18; Pr 28:13; Ps 103:8-14; Php 4:8-9; 1Jn 1:9)

Eat sensibly and get enough sleep.

Exercise to perk up your mood. It increases the neurotransmitter serotonin (happy chemicals), the levels of which are significantly low in depressed people.

Use humor. Laughter also induces the production of ‘happy chemicals’ in the body and promotes overall wellbeing.

Avoid smoking, alcohol, marijuana and sedatives generally. While these seem to make things better in the short-term, they could adversely affect your health and make depression worse. Drugs and medicines are best administered with the doctor’s guidance.

The Author: Having acquired training in B.S. Psychology as well as experiences in speaking and writing on counseling and spiritual growth, Denise Raterta relishes writing straightforward, informative and insightful articles on Christian living.

5 Steps to Controlling Your Asthma

Writen by Lee Berlemann

What happens during an asthma attack?

People with asthma have acute episodes when the air passages in their lungs become more narrow, and breathing becomes more difficult. These problems are caused by an oversensitivity of the lungs and airways.

Lungs and airways overreact to certain triggers and become inflamed and clogged. Breathing becomes harder and may hurt. There may be coughing. There may be a wheezing or whistling sound, which is typical of asthma.

Controlling Your Asthma

You can help get your asthma under control and keep it under control if you do these 5 simple steps:

1) Talk openly with your doctor.

Tell your doctor what you want to be able to do that you can’t do now because of your asthma. Additionally, tell your doctor your concerns about your asthma, your medicines, and your health.

It’s also important to talk to your doctor about ALL the medicines you take–for asthma and for other problems–to be sure they will not interact violently. Be sure to mention eye drops, aspirin, and other medicines you take without a prescription.

Tell your doctor about any symptoms you have, even if you don’t think they are related to asthma. Being open with your doctor about your medicines and symptoms can help prevent additional problems.

2) Ask your doctor for a written treatment plan. Then be sure to follow it!

A written treatment plan will tell you when to take each of your asthma medicines and how much to take. If you have trouble reading small print, ask for your treatment plan (and other handouts) in larger type.

3) Watch for early symptoms and respond quickly!

Most asthma attacks start slowly. You can learn to recognize when an attack is coming if you keep track of the symptoms you have, how bad they are, and when you have them.

Your doctor also may want you to use a “peak flow meter,” which is a small plastic device that you blow in, to measures how well you are breathing.

If you respond quickly to the first signs that your asthma is getting worse, you can prevent serious asthma attacks.

4) Stay away from things that make your asthma worse.

Tobacco smoke, dust and viruses can make asthma worse. So can other things you may breathe in, such as pollen. Talk to your doctor about what makes your asthma worse and what to do about them. Ask about getting a flu shot and a vaccine to prevent pneumonia and other respratory illnesses.

5) See your doctor at least every 6 months.

You may need to go more often, especially if your asthma is not under control. Regular visits will let your doctor check your progress and, if needed, change your treatment plan.

The bottom line is action. You can sit back just waiting for your asthma to get better, and continue to suffer needlessly…or…you can take action as listed above

Once you do, you will be on the way to getting your asthma under control, and taking back your life!

Inflamation Explanation

Writen by J. Joseph Prendergast

Today, treatment of gum disease is no longer just in the mouth. Inflammation was thought to be isolated to tissue such as gums, and arteries and did not interact with one another. Now it is clear that inflammatory mediators released in different tissues in the mouth can accelerate low-grade inflammation in distant tissues such as in arteries. Gum disease will rapidly increase hardening of the arteries.

Sustained inflammatory activity is a characteristic feature of atherosclerosis (cholesterol) and arteriosclerosis (hard and brittle) artery disease. Cholesterol deposited in plaques in artery walls increases inflammation that weakens the arterial wall and the inner lining, the endothelium. Inflammation is also a determinant of plaque vulnerability, plaques that rupture then causes heart attack and stroke.

You can measure your risk of these two processes, treat to reverse your risk and confirm the return to normal. CRP (hs) is a blood test that measures the process of inflammation. Secondly, the CVProfiler, a noninvasive test done similar to the standard blood pressure, measures the state of hardness of the arteries. The CRP(hs) measures the process of atherosclerosis. The CVProfiler measures arterial elasticity, which is treated in a different way.

Cardiovascular health depends on total metabolic health. Vitamin D is now known to contribute to vascular health. People need more than the minimum daily requirement established 70 years ago. Homocysteine, a normal amino acid in the body, should be low. Treat to normal will give both health and energy. More than coping, reversing.

There are tests to monitor the risks.
Blood level of hs-CRP
” ” ” Cholesterol (VAP)
CVProfilor or OMRON HEM 9000 AI
25-OH Vitamin D, 1-25 OH-Vitamin D
Homocysteine

It’s your time! Dr. Joe

References

Saremi, A. et al. Diabetes Care 28: 27-32, 2005

Geerts, S. et. al., Further evidence of the Association Between Periodontal Conditions and Coronary Artery Disease. Journal of Periodontology 2004, Vol 75, No. 9 Pages 1274 1280.

Libby P. Vascular Biology of Atherosclerosis: Overview and State of the Art. Am J Cardiology 2003:91 (suppl)) 3A-6a.

Grey, E.: et al. Small but not Large Artery Compliance Predicts Cardiovascular Events. Am J of Hypertension 13 (2) No. B059, 2000.

Boushey et al, A Quantitative Assessment of Plasma Homocysteine as a Risk Factor for Vascular Disease. JAMA 1995; 274: 1049-57.

Vitamin D: What’s Enough, Science News, October 16, 2004 Vol. 166.

Hurricane Health and Fitness Breaks in Work Out Schedule and What You Can do About It

Writen by Lance Winslow

If you work out every single day and you have a workout schedule then a massive hurricane or catastrophic storm, which is coming your way can cause a catastrophic problem in your weight loss program. For those of us that workout a lot we know that every day if we don’t workout we go a day backwards and that is not a good day.

One thing you can do is to learn more about isometric exercises and other ways that you can work even if the local gym is closed and the power is out for weeks on end. This way as long as you have proper water and food you can continue your workout at home with push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups around your house and stay fit.

Sure, it is not the same as being at the gym however, you can maintain your health and exercise schedule if you’ll pay attention to exercise principles, which you can find in exercise books. There is no reason to sacrifice your health just because mother nature has washed out your city and destroyed your town.

You should buy a fitness book on isometric and cardiovascular exercises you can do at home without gym equipment if you do not have the gym equipment at your house. It is an important consideration and your body needs to continue to workout if you are to continue to keep the weight off and stay healthy. This will also let you relieve stress from such catastrophic events in your life. Please consider this in 2006.

Lance Winslow

ADD – Treatment Through Nutrition

Writen by Michael Russell

In previous articles we covered what ADD is and how to diagnose it. In this third instalment we’re going to begin a series on how to treat ADD.

ADD can actually be battled from many directions. There are drugs, behavior modification, nutrition, exercise, and a number of other things that can be done to combat ADD in both children and adults.

In this article we are going to choose the natural route first and discuss proper nutrition which can have a huge effect on the behavior of someone suffering from ADD.

One of the main contributing factors to children who suffer from ADD is when their blood sugar level, or glucose level becomes too low. This causes them to become sleepy in class and then ultimately restless because they are bored. Glucose is extremely important in determining a child’s attention span. This may sound clich

Healthy Weight Loss: Start Right Away

Writen by Paul Cris

In order to consistently keep your weight under control, it is advisable to walk about 10,000 steps daily. It is the easiest activity among all the exercise programs and does not involve stress to the body. Apart from the activity of walking, a systematic dietary pattern should be followed so that you are always free from the obesity symptoms.

Generally people, who are overweight, are usually not interested in physical activities. They prefer doing any type of work but without moving from one place to another. They usually enjoy watching TV and having something to eat. For this category, fixing a program like aerobics or floor exercises would require great efforts. Therefore walking is the most recommended form of exercise. For the beginners it is ideal to walk for 15-20 minutes daily. Gradually, the time can be extended daily until they are capable of walking 60 minutes a day.

When the doctors prescribe pills for the patients, they advice the patients to spend some time walking around. The tablets are effective only when combined with the healthy dietary patterns and a daily exercise activity. Losing weight is a difficult task, and people who are disciplined and take exercise seriously, would lose weight. So take your exercise activity seriously and be active throughout the day.

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Diabetes… Sweet Story of Healing

Writen by Doug Grant

In a time not too long ago, there lived a little girl named Lindsey. (Real story.)

She was born on the pale side of health and never seemed to get better. At six she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.

Then began the scramble to save her life. Heavy doses of insulin. Seventeen different drugs.

But nothing worked. Gradually her listless body began to shut down. First the bladder. Then the kidneys. Then the liver.

Her mother, in a frantic effort to buy time, wanted to donate a kidney. But the doctors refused. It was too late. The damage too great.

Lindsey went home to die.

But then someone suggested giving her sugar. At first, Lindsey’s mother was horrified. But then she became convinced enough to add eight simple sugars to her daughter’s diet.

Nothing happened…at first. It took time. But then improvement began to shine from behind Lindsey’s wasted face.

Gradually, her organs started functioning again. The prescription drugs were dropped. Her insulin requirements were cut in half.

Today, Lindsey is an energetic young girl of 12. Loves sports. And is trying out for cheerleading.

Did the simple sugars heal her?

No. Simple sugars have no healing power of their own. Yet recent Nobel Prize winning discoveries in medicine confirmed that they are essential for the functioning of human cells. And it is the cells that perform the healing. Not only do they heal but, as in Lindsey’s case, the damage caused by the disease is often reversed.

Is diabetes the only disease affected by these simple sugars?

No. There are thousands of testimonials from people with life debilitating and life threatening diseases that have been helped. Cancer…MS…Fibromyalgia…arthritis…and that’s just the beginning of a long list.

So why haven’t you heard about this?

The Science of Simple Sugars is relatively new. Plus the sugars are classified as ‘food’ which tends to place them below the radar of most doctors.

This means you may have to check out the science on your own. There are a number of resources available.

It will eventually become standard medical treatment. But until then, many people will suffer and even die because of the lack of knowledge. Don’t be one of them.

Doug Grant and his wife Jan have helped many people learn about the Science of Simple Sugars. For more information visit http://www.GrantForHealth.com

5 Tips for Keeping Active in the Winter

Writen by Craig Rowe

With winter coming there will be lots of cold days that simply make people want to stay inside and keep warm. However, all those days spent indoors is generally accompanied by the winter blues. Fortunately, there are a lot of things one can do to liven things up and keep themselves active in the winter even if it is a bit chilly outside. The following five tips will help you have an active winter and finally beat the winter blues.

Tip #1 Yoga or Pilates

Taking a yoga or pilates class at your local gym will help you get out and about, meet new people, and even tone up your muscles! This is great way to stay active and in shape over the winter so when summer bathing suit season arrives you will be prepared.

Tip #2 Take a Bike Ride

A bike ride is fun any time of the year and can be especially enjoyable during the winter because the cool air is refreshing. Just remember to bundle up before heading out on your winter bike ride so you do not get too cold or risk overexposure to the cold weather.

Tip #3 Go for a Walk

Going for a walk is always a great way to get yourself in motion. It doesn’t matter if it is a slow leisurely walk or a brisk one you will get benefits from walking and being active. Also, walking during the winter will help you burn some of those calories you might be eating more of.

Tip #4 Weekly Meeting with Friends

Scheduling a weekly meeting with friends whether at a coffee shop or alternating friends’ homes is really a great way to stay active in winter and have a lot of fun as well. You will find yourself looking forward to each meeting with your friends.

Tip #5 Plant a Winter Garden

If you like to be active in the garden in the spring and summer then there is no reason why you should stop just because the temperature drops. A great idea to keeping active in winter is to plant a winter garden. There are plenty of things to plant no matter what your region, just do a little research on a winter garden for your region and you can have a really active winter.

Herbal Nutrition Supplement Anti-Aging Benefits

Writen by David Buster

Herbal nutrition supplement anti-aging health benefits — is it possible that an anti-aging herbal nutrition supplement can slow the aging process? Absolutely! Numerous clinical studies have shown and are still discovering the wide-ranging health benefits of many herbs and nutrition supplements.

A healthy lifestyle includes having a sensible diet with nutritional supplements, adequate quality sleep, reasonable exercise and weight management. And slowing down the aging process includes providing your body all the nutrients it requires. Taking a high-quality, broad-spectrum vitamin/mineral/nutrition supplement helps fill in the dietary gaps that everyone will have.

Vitamins and minerals are only the beginning. Your body needs and will use a wide array of herbal nutrition supplement nutrients that have been proven to have specific health benefits. Here are examples:

1. Bilberry Extract – improves eye health and night vision. Clinical tests confirm that the herbal nutrition supplement bilberry is effective in treating eye diseases such as cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma and myopia.

2. Cranberry Extract – used for prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections and type 2 diabetes.

3. Ginger Extract – may be beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness, nausea, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, gastro intestinal disorders, hay fever, HIV support, low back pain, migraines and rheumatoid arthritis.

4. Gingko Biloba Extract – this herbal nutrition supplement promotes mental clarity and concentration, increases alertness and short-term memory and is used in cardiac protection formulas. It offers significant protection against the development of Alzheimer’s disease, hearing loss and strokes.

5. Green Tea Extract – may be helpful in improving cognitive performance, treating stomach disorders, vomiting, diarrhea and headaches. Green tea may be beneficial in reducing the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer and gastric cancer. May be beneficial to maintain remission in persons with Crohn’s disease, to prevent Parkinson’s disease and help protect against heart disease, dental caries and kidney stones.

6. Guggulipid Extract – is used for arthritis, lowering high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, nodulocystic acne, skin diseases and weight loss.

7. Hawthorne Berry Extract – used for cardiovascular conditions such as congestive heart failure and coronary circulation problems and to treat both low and high blood pressure.

8. Mahonia Grape Extract – this herbal nutrition supplement is used to treat acne, chronic constipation, colds, flu, eczema, gallbladder conditions, dysentery, malaria, parasites, psoriasis and urinary tract infections.

9. Olive Leaf Extract – used for fungus and yeast infections, frequent colds, asthma, vaginal yeast infections, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, bacterial infections, herpes, AIDS, chronic fatigue, flu and colds.

10. Tumeric Extract – may be beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, atherosclerosis, bursitis, genital herpes, hepatitis, HIV support, low back pain and osteoarthritis.

Should you take each herbal nutrition supplement individually? When trying to design your own supplement plan, it’s easy to end up with a dozen or more individual supplements to take daily, which is both a hassle and expensive. Besides, if certain substances are out of balance, they can combine to produce other unwanted compounds that can be harmful.

Also, women need a different formula than men. A woman’s herbal nutrition supplement product should contain nutrients proven by clinical studies to support the balancing of female hormones. For example, red clover is helpful for menopausal symptoms, hot flashes and cyclic breast tenderness. A men’s product should contain ingredients that support healthy male prostate like saw palmetto that is used for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), improving sexual vigor and stimulating hair growth.

Learn as much as you can about what finding the best herbal nutrition supplement really means. Your health, energy and wellness is the issue. Before spending your money, be informed about the products you’ll be taking every day.

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