27th October, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments
It is good to have a basic rice cooker if you prepare rice almost every day, or you need the rice to stay warm for a longer time. Using this appliance will be easier than to cook the rice on the stove. A low-end rice cooker usually has two basic functions: cook and keep warm. You will get more functions if you choose a mid-range rice cooker: you can have settings for different kinds of rice, vegetables or soups. A mid-range cooker can keep the rice warm for up to 13 hours. High end models can be really fancy: these are great for cooking exotic rice specialties such as sushi rice or brown rice, and these can be programmed 24 hours in advance. It is good to keep in mind the following things when you buy a rice cooker. Continue reading Read More
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It shows up late night on television. There is a product that tells a person they can drop thirty pounds in thirty dyas. They make is think. We look forward to achieving a beach body. Will it hurt us? Before someone starts a rapid weight loss program they should be aware of some of these risks.1. Know what a good diet isMaintaining a healthy weight is important to staying healthy.. Losing weight is hard work and should be done slowly so the body can adapt to the changes. Most health professionals recommend that a person should seek to lose about ten pounds a month. If a person consistently drops the pounds slowly they will be able to maintain the weight loss for a longer time. If a person wants to not only lose the weight but maintain the weight loss they need to make sure that they follow a nutritionally based diet that gives their body what it needs.Two Know the ConsequencesYour body needs protein to survive. It is a major component of all cells, including muscle and bone and you need it for healthy growth, development and to strengthen your immune system in order to fight off infections so if you do not get enough protein in your diet by trying to lose weight fasting or some other restrictive diet plan, your body will begin to break down the muscles and other organs to get it. So you end up not losing fat but actually harming your body. Once the diet is over and you return to your normal eating habits, anything that was lost will be regained but it will not be muscle tissue it will be more flab around your midsection.c. Know the effects of the diet on your circulatory system.It is vital for your cardiac system to keep a person feeling healthy. As you add or shed pounds the way that your heart pumps the blood changes too. These adjustments that your circulatory system is going through can damage it over time and if you shed the pounds too quickly it can cause more damage. As your weight changes so does your blood pressure and heart rate. The best way for a person to protect their circulatory system is to keep the amount the weigh at a consistent amount rather being inconsistent.E. Realize that staying fit and trim is a never ending processIf you go onto message boards like the biggest loser weight loss forum you will find many people who try rapid weight loss programs usually end up gaining the weight back, and sometimes they gain back more then they lost. Most rapid weight loss programs severely restrict your diet. They are not something you can stay on for long periods. Many people end up feeling deprived. If a person does not learn how to start making healthy choices about eating when they finish a rapid weight loss plan, they will not be any better off. Continue reading Read More
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One of the worst things pertaining to finding yourself in a wheelchair is that you can no longer go everywhere you want to go. For example, if you wish to go into a building which just has an entrance up a few steps, you pretty much have to reconsider. Even though Americans with Disabilities Acts of the 1990s forced the issue of all new buildings having wheelchair accessible construction of ramps and elevators, older buildings are exempted except in cases where renovating has been carried out. This certainly limits the independence enjoyed by these disabled Americans causing them to feel frustrated and helpless. Continue reading Read More
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Tinnitus is the ringing, buzzing, crackling, or hissing sound experienced within one or both ears. The seriousness of the condition may range from minimal irritation to an unbearable pain. Tinnitus may be caused by allergy, high or low blood pressure particularly blood circulation problems. A tumor, diabetes, thyroid problems, injury to the head or neck, as well as adverse effects of medications results to tinnitus condition. Drug that needs to be used cautiously includes anti-inflammatory medicines, antibiotics, sedatives, antidepressants, and aspirin. The ear is ringing once colds and flu, noisy environments and allergic reactions are present. Other tinnitus irritants comprise high salt intake, sugar, artificial sweeteners, alcohol, various medications, tobacco, and caffeine. Continue reading Read More
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Have you heard gossip regarding the drinking water within your area not being as clean as it must be? Many of us often hear these stories, but how much of what we hear can we believe? municipal water filtration is supposed to give us with disease-free, clean drinking water by employing state-of-the-art municipal water treatment units. Ostensibly, we should be able to turn on our tap at any time and have safe water for drinking, cooking, and for sanitary purposes. So are we correct to trust our municipal water supplies, or is there truly a cause for worry? Continue reading Read More
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