Signs of a Stroke-

Please have a look....This 5 min may save a life and lots of tears..... You could save a life.



STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T..R ...
My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (they offered to call ambulance)
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the party .

Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.
Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this...

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Remember the '3' steps, STR 

 Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions :

S * Ask the individual to SMILE ..
T * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg 'It is sunny out today').
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS .

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call the ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

NOTE : Another 'sign' of a stroke is
1. Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue.
2. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

Exercise for the neck...:)

Alternative Cures to Lower Down Triglycerides Levels (Compiled)

Triglycerides are harmful for the body and increase the chance of heart attack.
Diet Related Causes:Many of the triglycerides causes are the same as the causes of high cholesterol.
1. Weight gain.
Triglycerides increase as weight increases. Studies have shown that for every 5 pounds of gained weight, there is also a corresponding increase of 14 mg/dl of triglycerides.
2. Diet too high in saturated fat.
This is probably the most well known answer to what causes high triglycerides. A diet that includes frequent servings of beef and pork will raise triglyceride levels as well as contribute to high cholesterol. It doesn't get much worse than bacon.
3. Diet too high in carbs.
Many carbs are converted into triglycerides by the liver. Refined sugar is the worst offender of all. Other carbs such as white rice and white bread have little nutritional content and will also be converted into triglycerides.
4. Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes.
A sudden increase in triglycerides may be an indication of diabetes.
5. Too much caffeine.
Six cups of unfiltered coffee made in a french press has been shown to increase triglycerides by as much as 36%. It appears however, that one or two cups of filtered coffee each day is not among the causes of high triglycerides.
Other Causes of High Triglycerides
1. Cigarette smoking.
Controlled studies have shown that cigarette smoking increases triglyceride levels by about 10%.
2. Fasting for long periods of time.
When preparing for a lipid panel test, it is important to fast for 9 to 12 hours before hand. However, it has been shown that fasting longer than 14 hours can actually be one of the causes of high triglycerides.
3). A couple of other things that cause problems with triglyceride levels include extended periods of stress and some diseases. High triglycerides can even be a side effect of some medications. If this is suspected be sure to discuss it with a physician.
High triglycerides and high cholesterol often go hand in hand, but not always.
Alternative Cures to Lower Down Tryglycerides Levels

1) The first thing to do in order to lower your triglycerides is to start exercising. Begin with determining if you are overweight. If you are, that will give you a very obvious target to lose weight.
Burn it off. "Exercise lowers triglyceride levels," says Dr. LaRosa. "Though it's hard to tell whether it's a result of weight loss or better metabolism; but it could be both."
2) If you cannot do anything too strong, then you can simple climb stairs. This is the best kind of exercise to lose cholesterol and triglycerides. If you can manage 20 flights of steps a day, you can be assured that you will have a healthy heart for life. But begin with doing as much as you can and work your way up to it gradually.
3) It need not be pointed out that you would have to cut out all kinds of fried and fatty foods from your diet. It is also advisable to eliminate red meat, which is very high in triglycerides. You must also avoid eating egg yolks and whole milk and milk products such as cheese and ice creams. This will help you considerably.
4) Include Beans, Grains, Fruits and Vegetables in your diet.
Vegetables (No limit on servings - steamed, boiled, strained, or braised)
No restriction on the amount and type of vegetables, though cauliflower, broccoli, celery and potato skins are good. One dark-green and one deep-yellow vegetable should be taken daily.
5) Use whole grain or whole wheat bread instead of white Bread.
6) Cut Alchohol intake as every minute intake can increase your Tryglyceride level.
Avoid alcohol. "I think alcohol intake is the biggest aggravator of high triglyceride levels going," says Dr. DiBianco. "Avoiding even small doses of alcohol is important."
7) Foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids should be had. Salmons are very good.
"You can get enough fish in the diet to bring triglycerides down," says Dr. DiBianco. "In fact, the fish oils seem to be most beneficial in those patients who are lacking it in their diets from a regular intake of fish. If somebody's eating fish as a part of his regular diet, he should be okay."
8) Avoid sugar, Aerated drinks, candies, chocolates and bakery items.
9) Low fat yougurt should be a part of daily diet.
10) Limit egg yolk intake to 2 per week
11) Fats & Oils:Make use of soft margarine or vegetable oils that are high in unsaturated fats (like sunflower, soybean, corn and cottonseed). Keep meat drippings in fridge before cooking and remove the hardened fat before cooking it.
12) Beverages (4oz per day)
Have Fresh fruit juice, black coffee, plain or herbal teas
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/askquestion/16525/lowering-triglycerides-tips-reduce-triglycerides.html
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/how-to-lower-triglycerides-1834.html
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/47/133.cfm

To naturally get rid of excess water weight in body quickly ...

According to Jillian Michaels - To naturally get rid of excess water weight quickly ...
>>Limit your salt or sodium intake to only 1500mg a day so you won't retain any fluid (water weight) and for an extra weight loss boost...
>>Lower your salt intake to 500mg for only a few days (usually no longer than 2 days) to shed those water pounds quickly and...
>>The main high sodium foods to avoid are: canned, frozen, processed, & packaged foods and...
>>Drink 2 liters of distilled water each day to flush out the excess water weight you're carrying around now - Distilled water is basically PURE water with no salt or minerals in it.

The Correct Way To Drink Water: By Dr. Willie T . Ong

The Correct Way To Drink Water:

By Dr. Willie T . Ong

Our bodies are made up of mostly water. Just look at the facts: The brain contains 74% water, blood contains 83% water, lean muscle has 75% and bone has 22% water.. Experts agree that water is one of the most powerful forms of treatment. So how come most people don't drink enough water?
10 Health Benefits of Water:
1. Water prevents kidney stones. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water. Since water dissolves the substances that form stones in the urine, drinking 12 glasses daily helps treat kidney stones.
2. Water treats urinary tract infection. The more water you drink, the more you will urinate. "Drinking lots of water will help flush out harmful bacteria from your bladder," says Medical City kidney specialist Dr. Roberto Tanchanco.
3. Water helps patients with diarrhea by preventing dehydration. As a first-aid for diarrhea, you can make your own oral rehydration solution at home. Mix a glass of water with 2 teaspoons sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt, and drink as much as you can tolerate. This is similar to the dextrose solution in the hospital.
4. Water helps reduce fever. For symptoms of flu, water can help lower your body temperature when you urinate the "heat" out of your body. If you're sick, drink more water for you to recover faster.
5. Water helps treat cough and colds, sore throat, and respiratory infections. Wat er helps loosen sticky phlegm. A respected lung specialist told me that some mucolytics out there are just as beneficial as drinking lots of water.
6. Water reduces heartburn. Taking 2-3 gulps of water every 20 minutes or so can help flush the stomach acid away. Bananas and water are effective alternatives to taking antacids. Try it.
7. Water prevents constipation and its complications. Too little water can harden the stools and lead to hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, a disease of the large bowel. Drink water and eat lots of vegetables to soften your stools.
8. Water keeps you alert and energetic. If you're dehydrated, your blood is literally thicker. This makes it harder for the blood to circulate. As a result, the brain can become less active and you can feel confused and fatigued. Some studies also show that water may help cure migraine headaches.
9. Water helps reduce weight. By drinking a glass or two of water before a meal, you will lessen the amount of food you can take in order to feel full. Water has zero calories and will not make you fat.

10. Water keeps your skin soft and radiant. Just as a dehydrated person will have deep-set eyes and wrinkled skin, so will a fully hydrated person exhibit a normal and beautiful skin tone..

The Correct Way To Drink Water:

1. Drink water when you wake up. Your body loses water while yo u sleep, so drink a glass before you go to sleep, and another glass when you wake up. You are naturally thirsty or dehydrated in the morning. Drinking water in the morning helps flush out the toxins that have accumulated all night.
2. Drink 8 to 12 glasses a day. According to the Mayo Clinic, a 120-pound individual needs 8 cups of water a day, while a 190-pound person would require 12 cups daily. Dr. Robert Tanchanco says that we should monitor our urine color and keep it on the light side. However, drink only a maximum of 16 glasses a day, and not more.
3. Drink little by little throughout the day. It is preferable to sip water throughout the day rather than to drink two glasses all at once. This will lessen the stress on the heart (especially if you have heart disease) and give your body more time to absorb it.
4. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water. By the time you feel thirsty, you're probably already 2 glasses below your normal water needs. Elderly people are also less sensitive to the body's need for water.

5. Drink water, not soft drinks, alcohol or coffee. Some experts believe that tea, sodas and coffee can be potentially dehydrating. Moreover, the high phosphorus and sugar content in cola drinks can lead to conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes. One study shows that adults who drank six cups of coffee daily experienced mild dehydration. Drinking alcohol is much worse because it actually dehydrates you by making you urinate a lot.

6. Train children to drink water. Set a good example to your kids and drink water together. Make sure that children drink enough water when they're active. Pack a large bottled water in their lunch box.
7. Drink more when it's hot. People living in hot climates like the Philippines need to drink more water. They are more prone to develop kidney stones compared to those living in cooler regions.
8. Drink more as you exercise. When you exercise, you need to drink more water to compensate for fluid loss. Go for an extra 500 ml of water for a 30-minute to 1-hour exercise. Eating a banana also helps keep your potassium up.
9. Drink more when you're sick. Even though you don't feel like it, you really need to drink more water to help your body recover from various infections. If you're dehydrated, you'll feel much worse.
10. Drink more if you're pregnant. Women who are expecting or breast-feeding need additional fluids to stay hydrated. The Institute of Medicine recommends that pregnant women drink 10 cups of fluids daily and women who breast-feed take in about 13 cups of fluids a day.

Psoriasis ~home remedies

WHAT IS PSORIASIS?

Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis) is a medical condition that occurs when skin cells grow too quickly. Faulty signals in the immune system cause new skin cells to form in days rather than weeks. The body does not shed these excess skin cells, so the cells pile up on the surface of the skin and lesions form.

Read more here:

http://www.skincarephysicians.com/psoriasisnet/whatis.html
Some natural remedies:
(Compiled)
The ailment can be cured at home also, using the natural ways. In the following lines, we provide some home remedies for curing psoriasis. 
Home Remedy For Psoriasis: Simmer 25 grams each of dried burdock seed and chamomile flowers in 600 ml of water, for about 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a clean cloth, sweeten it with honey and store it in a refrigerator. Have 3 tablespoons of the decoction, 3 to 4 times a day, on a regular basis.
 In a small cup of olive oil, put 2 drops of calendula oil and 1 drop of oregano oil. Rub it on the affected area. In 4 cups of water, boil 4 marigold heads, for about 2 minutes. Once cooled, massage the lotion into your scalp. Then, wash the hair with a mild shampoo. Add lemon juice or cider vinegar to the rinsing water to ensure a thorough rinse.
 Mix a cup of freshly prepared bitter gourd juice with a tsp of limejuice. Drink this mixture every day, on an empty stomach, for 4 to 5 days.
 Mud packs are effective in treating psoriasis. Take powdered Fuller's earth and add enough water to form a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area, let it dry and rinse off. It will help remove toxins from your skin. 
Mix Aloe Vera gel and garlic oil in equal proportions. Apply on the affected area. This is a good natural remedy for psoriasis. Seawater is beneficial in curing psoriasis. Regular seawater baths as well as application of seawater over the affected parts is one of the best ways of treating psoriasis. Wash the affected area to ensure that it is clean. 
Next, apply cashew nut oil on it and keep it overnight. Wash off in the morning. Cabbage leaves act favorably in treating psoriasis. Remove the thick veins of the leaves and wash them thoroughly. Apply on the affected area. Hot Epsom salt bath is used to treat psoriasis. Apply olive oil after the Epsom salt bath. It will prove beneficial in curing psoriasis. 
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Are there any psoriasis natural remedies? 
(Compiled)
People are still unaware of the use of herbal remedies in the treatment of this illness. Since olden day's psoriasis is treated using natural remedies and have proved its efficiency. It is safe and will remove the disease from its base without causing any harmful effect on the human body. You can take these medicines for a long period of time without any fear in the mind. Psoriasis is a chronic condition and will require treatment for months to remove it completely from the surface of skin. 
Here are a few psoriasis natural remedies which will help you in curing your illness completely. It is a hectic task and you have to wait patiently for the results to show. You cannot expect a rapid cure as this illness have got deep seated roots in the human body. 
• Sunlight- This is one of the best psoriasis natural remedy. The ultra violet rays produced by the sun are known to block the formation of cytokines. This will reduce the inflammation and decrease the severity of the illness. It is advisable to expose yourself to the sun daily for 10 minutes. You can start seeing changes in your illness after a time span of 6 months. Using sunscreen lotions having SPF more than 15 is also useful to control the itching and scaling present on the skin.
 • Warm Bath- This is one of the most important psoriasis natural remedies present nowadays. Add a little amount of vegetable oil into it and wash your skin daily. This will help in softening your skin and reduce itching. Do not remain in water for more than 10 minutes if you are suffering from this illness. 
• Dead Sea Salt- It is known as the best psoriasis natural remedy present in today's world. The water contains all the essential ingredients required for clearing your skin problems. Check here for more detail: http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Golden-Psoriasis-Natural-Remedies&id=2836265 

Health Benefits of Horse Gram Drink (Kollu)~By :ExpertLady

If you have HIGH CHOLESTEROL, want to reduce weight, have sinus issues-have loads of phlegm, in your chest-- try this BEST natural treatment:-
Stock 2kgs of kollu powder; get the gram from market;clean,wash ,dry, grind it into fine powder;

FRY it DRY add jeera salt if you WISH..
Just as you would drink instant coffee or horlicks or boost; boil water and add 2spoons of horsegram powder OR, mix in a cup of cold water and keep stirring till it thickens to porridge type..
DRINK THIS DAILY..
Yes yes,
Side effects:-

It's very heaty; might end up with sores inside mouth;blisters;etc..so...balance it by drinking plenty of buttermilk, drink plenty of water..do something that your BODY TELLS you to balance it..but do not stop intake of horsegram..you will reduce weight dramatically, you will feel more energetic, remember you are consuming HORSEFOOD so more horsepower :P.
Enjoy all of you.. learn to keep fit, its VERY INTERESTING to LISTEN to your BODY..cheers
By :ExpertLady :)