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HIV-AIDS awareness, must read

looseitback — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:18:41 +0000

Mainly, AIDS is the short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. As the name itself tells us, this is a serious affection of the immune system. It is characterized by many syndromes, as opportunist infections, neurological dysfunctions and a large variety of other syndromes. While, HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, this virus is the one causing AIDS. It launches the disease; once this happened, the disease evolves continuously, until the death of the infected human.

For now, this disease is not curable. It can only be delayed in its evolution, with medicines and surgery. AIDS has been declared an official disease and aligned to the rest of the diseases in 1981. Unfortunately, the number of deceases caused by it is very large and growing. According to the World Health Organization, the number of deceases because of this disease was 2.9 million in 2006, and the world wide infected number of people is 39.5 million.

What really is bad is the fact that the number of infected people increases every year. According to the same organization, the number of people, which contact the disease every year, is up to 4.3 million. On a world level, it seems that the HIV infected people are about 1 percent, for the 15-45 age groups. It is also considered that in Africa, the percentage of people in the same age category, which have been infected with HIV so far, is 20 percent, or more in some certain regions. These statistics should be an alarm signal for all human beings around the world. The HIV, and what it can do to human bodies is awful and people should care more.

AIDS describes all the diseases associated with the HI (HIV) infection. This infection leads to the weakening and ultimately the destruction of the immune system of a human being. Almost all the infected and not treated persons will eventually develop the AIDS.

This has a disastrous effect especially on the young population, especially the young people who are sexually active. That is not a rule though, and it does not mean that the rest of the people categories are safe from it. It is usually transmitted by sexual contact but this is not the only way this virus spreads.

It can also be transmitted from the mother to the fetus; thus, a baby can be born carrying the virus. A baby born with this virus stands low survival chances and the possibility that child is dead before he or she gets to know the world and enjoy the gift of life and all the aspects a human should know before dying. The virus is transmitted by contact with the mother’s blood, or after the birth process, by breast-feeding. The final evolution of all the patients, which contracted AIDS, despite the most modern, sophisticated and expensive therapies, which have been applied so far, along with the spreading of the disease, are alarming. Considering that more and more children are affected and infected, we should fear this twenty first century calamity.

Chocolate can cause Digestive Problems?

looseitback — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:26:23 +0000

We must remember that chocolate is intended to be a pleasurable dessert, but if you develop gastrointestinal problems, you may want to avoid it. Most chocolate products do not cause digestive problems for most people. If you have certain digestive conditions, you may experience digestive complications, such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and bloating. If chocolate causes unwanted symptoms, stop eating it and call your doctor for an evaluation. Not all chocolates contain the same ingredients, which can make a difference in how your body reacts.

Caffeine is an odorless and flavorless substance found in various foods, such as cocoa beans, coffee beans, tea leaves and chocolate. Caffeine affects each individual differently, depending on the body’s tolerance of the stimulant. An ounce of bittersweet chocolate contains about 25 milligrams of caffeine, while chocolate milk contains between 3 and 6 milligrams per ounce. Common side effects of ingesting caffeine include diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain, according to Drugs.com. If your body is sensitive to caffeine, avoid eating chocolate and talk with your doctor.

Most chocolate products contain lactose. Lactose is a complex sugar found in milk that needs to be broken down during digestion so that they body can absorb the sugar. The digestive enzyme needed to digest lactose is called lactase. During adolescence, your body stops making lactase as much as it did when you were a child. If you become lactase deficient, your digestion will not will be able to break down the lactose, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. The undigested lactose causes increased gas, bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Symptoms may be prevented by taking a digestive enzyme supplement before the first bite of chocolate.

Chocolate can cause gastrointestinal symptoms if you have certain digestive conditions, such as Crohn’s and irritable bowel syndrome. These chronic conditions are primarily managed through dietary changes. Avoid dairy, chocolate and caffeine if you are diagnosed with these conditions.

Five Mile Run Training Guide

looseitback — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:06:48 +0000

Basically, running is a form of aerobic exercise that increases your energy level, can help fight signs of aging, reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer, and burns fat. You can train to run 5 miles with dedication and a solid plan. For example, if a newer runner is training for a 5-mile race, and we have a 10-week training plan, we want to be up to five on our long slow runs by week four. Training this way will allow you to adequately prepare your body for the challenge, both mentally and physically.

Get your body used to aerobic exercise and race preparation in the first four weeks. If you’re new to running or are used to shorter distances, spend your first week running at least 2 miles on two to three days of your first week. Continue to add another mile each week until you’re up to 5 miles.
Shift to longer distances after the first four weeks of training. Runners that are newer to longer distances fare better when, mentally, they feel that the distance can be achieved. It’s for this reason that it is recommended running 7 miles during week’s four to eight. Get comfortable with the distance you’ll be running, even if it means walking.
Incorporate interval workouts into your plan as your training continues. These components are Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of exercise. Recommend plan of three to four days of long, easy runs mixed with two days of interval workouts to help build both strength and endurance. Interval training should focus on speed and recovery instead of distance. For example, try jogging for two minutes, then sprint up a hill. Immediately slow back down to a steady jog for two more minutes before sprinting again.
Scale back down to 5 miles during the final weeks of training. This will allow you to feel comfortable and fully prepared on race day.
Continue your training if you’re interested in competing in other events. After the first race, the plan could be adjusted to add some more repeats or pure speed.

Study Finds Fat Butts may be Healthy

looseitback — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:00:43 +0000

Most women who are striving to become thinner so that they fit the current beauty standard imposed by stars like Victoria Beckham and Keira Knightley should consider their diet plans twice before getting through with it. A new study comes to confirm the findings of older research, namely that storage of fat on the body, especially on the posterior and the thighs, is desirable.

This is not a new idea, as we were telling you about a year ago that research into this goes long back. Fat stored on the backside and the thighs can actually help the organism fight certain diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. Oppositely, fat around the abdomen does no such thing, wherefrom the conclusion that having a pear shaped body is not only an indicator of good health, but also something that women should aspire to.

“The fact that body fat’s distribution is quite important for your health has been known for some time now,” lead researcher says of the findings of this new study. The only thing missing right now is the ability to determine how the body stores fat, so that it can be used in disease prevention. Once this is understood then one could think about therapeutic approaches to make use of that. Maybe, to make use [of it] in a preventive way by redistributing the fat. Stomach fat is considered more metabolically active than lower body fat. While that may sound good, as this fat breaks down easily, the result is a release of substances called cytokines, which have been linked to cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and diabetes.

In fact, research on mice reported in 2008 revealed that belly fat boosts inflammation and is linked with hardening of the arteries – known to increase the risk of heart attacks. But scientists think lower body fat, like that around the hips and thighs, produces beneficial hormones that protect against these diseases, though more research is needed to firm up this expectation.

How Acne can Impact your Social Life

looseitback — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:10:16 +0000

Once the person has to deal with the problems of acne, they can find it overwhelming. It has been known for a while that acne is a problem for most pre-teen school children. There are many reasons for this. The acne will make them self-conscious and will cost them a lot of their adolescent years. Acne can come and go and for children it stays with them for a long time.

Most pre-teen children use acne medications more often. This a time when acne makes an appearance and will stay around for many years to come. It can cause a lot of teens to be self-conscious of the way that they look. It will leave them feeling embarrassed and in some cases even ashamed about the way that they look.

Even adults have to deal with the pressure of acne. Some of adults get acne as severe as teenagers. This may make them feel just as embarrassed too. It can make it hard for them to go out and meet new people or even get and hold down a job.

A lot of kids are afraid to try new things when they have to deal with acne. They will break away from crowds and even their friends. They will want to keep to themselves and not have to deal with a large group of people. Many of the teens will not try out for sports or organizations because they are self-conscious about their acne.

Acne will also cause frustration for many teenagers. They will be hate the way that they look and be upset because a lot of the acne medication that is available over the counter is not helping with their situation. They are angry because this is happening to them and there is nothing that they can do about it. For these cases, the teen may have to seek the help form a dermatologist and get some prescribe acne medications to treat it.

Any teenager with acne may need to have some help with not only the way they look, but also the way that they feel. It is hard for them to understand why this is happening to them and why they are being punished. There are so many teenagers with acne that do not have a very good social life. Many of them do not go out and do the things that regular teens do. This is why they are making so many new improved acne medications to help everyone live a happy and healthy normal life.

soccer a fun sport and workout

looseitback — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:55:53 +0000

Soccer or football is a team sport, involving 11 players on each side who use their legs, head and torso to pass a ball and score goals. Its nature includes sprinting, running fast or slow, and sometimes may be standing around. It is a great workout and a fun sport that promotes many benefits such as builds strength, flexibility and endurance; helps drop body fat and improves muscle tone just to name the few health benefits. Other benefits include teamwork and sharing, increase ability in concentration, persistence and self-discipline, increase your confidence and self-esteem, and assist to decrease anxiety and so much more.

However, playing this sport poses the risk of getting injuries. It can have a tremendous impact on your ankles, which is why it is common for players to sprain an ankle with all the footwork and running it required. But, players can minimize the risk if they take proper exercise and wear protective gear, like ankle brace soccer. Wearing the protection can help prevent injuries and keep the body healthy.

Risk of Eating in front of Computer

looseitback — Fri, 27 May 2011 08:47:28 +0000

According to the recent study, snacking while playing computer games or working at the computer is not a good idea. Similarly, having lunch under the same conditions is equally bad, a study coming to prove that those who do so actually feel hungrier faster. Nutritionists often recommend not snacking mindlessly when in front of the TV, playing a video game or at work at the computer because that can be one of the underlining causes of weight gain or even obesity. As it turns out, it’s not without good because they’re saying that: researchers at the University of Bristol have established a clear-cut connection between the feeling of satiety and the amount of distractions during lunch.

They took volunteers and split them into two groups: one had lunch while playing Solitaire (the computer card-sorting game), while the other had a normal launch, with zero distractions. Members of both groups were served 9 different foods at lunch. No more than 30 minutes later, those in the group that had played Solitaire were already feeling hungry, having got up from the table feeling not quite full. Oddly enough, they also ate and snacked more than members of the other group – and had more trouble remembering the exact foods they’d eaten, researchers have learned.

“Together, these findings highlight an important role for memory of recent eating and they show that distraction can lead to increased food intake later in the day. This study extends these findings by showing how other ‘screen-time activities’ can influence our food intake in unexpected ways. This is important, because it reveals another mechanism by which sedentary screen-time activities might promote obesity,” researchers say. “This work adds to mounting evidence from our lab and others that cognition, and memory and attention in particular, play a role in governing appetite and meal size in humans,” lead researcher Dr. Jeff Brunstrom says.

best way to sweep the grass away

looseitback — Fri, 27 May 2011 08:34:29 +0000

It’s been quite windy today, so I’ll expect to see lots of leaves in the yard. But, that doesn’t mean I have the time to sweep them out because I’m just too busy for a Friday. I’ll probably get to it on Sunday, which also means accumulation to great amount. If we only have shindaiwa leaf blower especially those with vacuum, I’m sure that task is easier to deal with. Unfortunately, we don’t so I have no other choice, but to sweep the grass away.

Hmmm, I wonder how much it would cost me if I opt to buy one. I have to check some rates and see if I can afford it or not. I wish it doesn’t cost much so I won’t hurt my budget. If it doesn’t suit my resources, then I have no choice, but to drop the idea for now.

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What to Consider with Online Degree

looseitback — Sun, 15 May 2011 05:36:43 +0000

In this day and age of multiple careers many people are considering furthering their education online. While this distance education alternative to the regular college campus offers the convenience of working with your current daily obligations this mode of education is not a good choice for all. If you are thinking about obtaining additional education and are looking at distance or online alternatives look over the following personal characteristics to help you decide if you would make a good distance student.

Are you self-motivated? This personality trait is perhaps the most important when it comes from separating successful distance education students from the rest. Unlike a traditional classroom you will not be meeting several times per week to keep you moving along towards progress. You will be assigned projects to complete, and have tests to take, and perhaps will view some teacher notes and then you will be left to your own devices. This means you have to make yourself study even the blandest of material. Your success or failure in learning the material and meeting deadlines will be solely on your shoulders.
Are you a procrastinator? While self-motivation and procrastinating seem to go hand in hand, some people are motivated, but only at the last minute. If you wait until the last minute to study for tests or write assignments a distance education would not work well for you. Since you are on your own to prepare you will need to set aside time to prepare and study routinely in order to succeed.
Do you learn well by reading? If you went to a traditional college you would spend most of your class time in lectures, viewing videos, and participating in classroom discussions. If you learn well by reading and have better than average reading comprehension skills you’ll be more prepared to digest all of the reading material on your own. Unlike reading in a traditional environment, reading for a distance education may replace the majority of your lectures. If you cannot readily recall written material vs. learning by listening this could hurt your chances of doing well. There are some study tips that you could utilize to help you in this regard but you need to assess your learning style honestly.
Are you distracted easily? If you find yourself accidentally spending your study time watching the newest reality show, or on the phone, or surfing the internet, you will have to make sure you can discipline yourself come study time. Setting aside a quiet area to study will help. But ultimately, if you cannot resist temptation you won’t be able to take in the material you are attempting to learn.
Lastly are you a social butterfly? For many considering a distance college education you may be past the traditional college years and not mind missing out on sorority parties, or keggers. However, college has other social opportunities including classroom debates, and just taking in the eclectic sort that hang out on college campuses. If you are craving the social interactions that can only be had on a college campus you may regret choosing a distance education.

So, if you are self-motivated and have faith in yourself and do not need the assistance of lectures or others to learn you may do well choosing a distance education.

Diverse Abs Exercises

looseitback — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:21:15 +0000

Perhaps, you rely on the toning power of setups or crunches to achieve a tighter stomach. However, it can be repetitive and even boring to carry out the same exercises on a regular basis. Integrate alternative abs exercises such as the plank to tone and tighten your stomach. Adding a new exercise to your routine will invigorate and inspire you to reach new fitness levels.

The Plank – this is an exercise that tones and tightens the stomach muscles. Lie face down on the floor with your back straight and legs extended as if you were about to do a push-up. Lift yourself up on to your elbows and bring yourself up on to your toes. Pull your stomach in tightly. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Maintain this position for 20 seconds and repeat three to four times. Do the plank three times a week.

Side Twists – this are good for targeting the obliques. Stand up straight keeping your back straight and your hands behind your head like you were about to do a crunch. Twist your body to the left, and then slowly twist your body to the right. Do two sets of 50 side twists three times a week.

Leg Raises – this will tone and tighten the lower abs. To perform leg raises effectively, lie on your back with your back straight on the floor. Extend your feet out in front of you. Keep your arms by your sides and feet together. Raise both legs about 4 inches off the ground, hold for 10 seconds and lower them back down again. Use your stomach muscles to stabilize your body. Lift and lower your legs until you have done 10 to 15 repetitions. Do three to four sets — and perform leg raises three to four times a week.