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Health – What Can You Do About It?

“Health is not everything, but everything without health is nothing.” I read this phrase a couple of years ago but its impact was so powerful that it has remained etched in my memory.

In Singapore, one recent case to illustrate this phrase was a very rich man who tried to buy a kidney to replace his failed kidney. Unfortunately it was against the law and he was caught and jailed. Fortunately it was for a very short jail term. Also fortunately, somebody “donated” a kidney to him. However, he still has all the usual related health issues like diabetes, high-blood pressure and so on.

Therefore if you neglect to do all that is necessary to maintain your good health you will suffer and regret it later on in life.

Very soon you will be afflicted with one form of impairment, disorder or disability after another. The intensity or frequency or seriousness escalates. Soon it spirals out of control.

You simply have to be mindful of all the necessary precautions and actions to be taken and be disciplined enough to follow them.

Let’s just take three examples.

First take for example the over consumption of salt, or Sodium Chloride. I used to like my food salty, but now I know that it can increase my blood pressure and thus I have drastically reduced my salt intake. The problem is that it is over a period of time before you are pronounced "Hypertensive ", and Hypertension is for Life.

Salt also causes you to retain water, which can cause bloating and make you look fatter, and problems of intestinal and gastric nature. Don’t you think it would be wiser to control the intake of salt from now on?

Secondly what about the often neglected advice to exercise regularly? In times of recession, we might not be able to join a gym membership. However, we could simply put on a comfortable pair of proper running shoes and go for brisk walks or go running at a nearby track or a beautiful park.

What are some tips on running for beginners? The number one rule is to stretch! If you do not stretch properly you will notice pain or you may pull your muscles etc.

Take it easy and target for a 30 minute cardio workout. On your first time warm up for 5 minutes, run for 5 minutes and walk for 20 minutes. Increase your run time until you can run most of the 30 minutes.

The third and final example is to have good dental hygiene. A good advice is to brush your teeth two to three times a day, which means after each meal. This will help you reduce plaque.

It would be better if you could floss your teeth to remove food trapped in between your teeth. All this effort will be well rewarded. You will have fewer fillings and less tooth aches or gum disease in your more advanced age.

You will also maintain a better quality of life or self esteem by preserving speech and eating functions as your teeth will last longer. You can avoid being embarrassed by your bad breath or missing or unsightly teeth

Health information is readily available for you. Some of you might be looking for information to improve your skin appearance, lose weight, go on a diet, improve your health and alleviate your suffering. Others might want to look for the causes, the controls and treatments and their side effects, the prevention, and the symptoms of a disorder,

Most of you know that videos, books, seminars, classes, kits, guides, forums, newsletters and directories are available for information on important subjects such as: ADHD, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, Asthma, Back Pain, Beauty Tips, Cancer etc...

You can spend a few days to search for them or you might want to save your time.

In that case you can go directly to get information on the following topics or their sub-topics:

~ ADHD

~ Alzheimers

~ Arthritis

~ Asthma

~ Back Pain

~ Beauty Tips

~ Cancer

~ Chronic Fatigue

~ Diabetes

~ Diets

~ Eating Disorders

~ Endometriosis

~ Fat Burning

~ Fibromyalgia

~ Food Allergies

~ GL Diet

~ Headaches

~ Heart Disease

~ Hepatitis C

~ High Protein

~ Hypoglycemia

~ IBS

~ Low Calorie

~ Low Carb

~ Low Fat

~ Massage

~ Menopause

~ Multiple Sclerosis

~ Muscle Groups

~ Obsessive Compulsive

~ Organic Foods

~ Osteoporosis

~ Parkinsons

~ Personal Training

~ Pilates

~ Running

~ Skin Care

~ Sleep Disorders

~ Stroke

~ Tai Chi

~ Thyroid

~ Vitamins and Supplements

~ Weight Training

~ Yoga

A career in womens health?
I'm 13 years old and I've always been really interested in women's health. I love answering questions in this category and helping people out. Also, I like learning about the human body. I want to pursue a career related to women's health but I don't really want to be an OBGYN or something like that where you have to look in women's vagina's. That would just put me out of my comfort zone. Could you please list some jobs that have some part in women's health, thank you Please help x

Female health question?
Recently my vagina has been extremely itchy and seems to have produced more discharge than normal. The inside is red and has what resembles small 'milk curds'. I haven't changed anything in my diet, and haven't yet been sexually active. I change panty liners daily and shower daily also.I plan on seeing a doctor soon, but I was just wondering if someone could possibly tell me what this could be.Thanks

Can someone recommend inexpensive child indepenent health insurance?
I've recently became legal guardian of my 17yo sister. My company will not allow me to add my 17yo sister on my insurance. Can someone recommend inexpensive independent child health insurance?

What's more dangerous to your health, hookah or cigarettes?

I am thinking of giving some money to a UK-based mental health charity. Which one is best?
I am going to give money to a mental health charity. Can you recommend one please?I am looking for one that you have personal experience of, which you know delivers good services in an efficient manner, and could do with some additional money to enhance these services.Thanks

How would you educate your team about OHS (occupational health and safety)?
fun ways? to non english speakers rather than translated stuff in australia

Daughter and health problems?
My daughter is 8 years old and I am concerned about her health. Thyroid disease runs in the family and I have hypothyroidism. I am afraid that my daughter will inherit thyroid problems throughout her life. I have noticed that my daughters hair is not growing. She had a haircut last year sometime and has not grown back much since. Her hair is thin, but not balding. She has some signs of anxiety and depression. Should I be concerned about her health right now? I am planning to bring her to a naturopath doctor to test her thyroid levels and test her for allergies also. I also have many allergies...

Will smoking once in a while still effect your health?
I smoked for the first time like a couple days ago, and the only reason I did it was because I was with a couple friends and one of them was smoking, and I just wanted to try it once.. and I told myself that I was just going to try it once, that's it, and I'll never do it again. But after that day, I actually started craving it.. like when I'm going somewhere or walking down the street and I smell the cigarette smoke from other people who are smoking, i start craving it.. Then, yesterday, I was with my friend again the one who smokes , and he was smoking, and the smell made me crave it.. so I started smoking with him.. I don't want to be one of those people who like smoke a pack a day or something.. so I thought, maybe I could smoke like once or twice a week.. and this way, it gives the cilia in my lungs to clean out all the toxins and stuff in my lungs so that the tar and stuff don't get packed on in my lungs like it would if I smoked everyday.. Does that make sense?? p lol but yeah, like if I smoke once or twice a week, it will minimize my health risks and stuff right??

What are some examples that technology can lead to better health?

What is borderline personality Disorder ? Is it a serious mental health disorder ?
What is it exactly and what causes it and just any info about it would be appreciated. I was diagnosed with it by two different psychiatrists but didn't understand their explanation

Would taking acid while using an allergy medication be harmful to my health anymore than just taking the acid?
I want to take the allergy meds ecause i was recently attacked my a swarm of bees and one stung my eye. My eye is a little swollen...not to bad though. And i want to take the acid just to get the experience once so no telling me not to take the acid....its my choice . All i wish to know is if mixing these may be a problem.

How do i sort my health out?
please help im desperate im 19 male , i have aspergers syndromeive been masturbating frequently for 5 yearsi look like and have the body of a 24 year old, in the past 5 years ive lost half my head hairi have erection problems, i have low sex drive, i need to greatly boost my testosterone levelshow do i lower dht leveli think i may have had pinworms for a long timei dont drink alcohol or smokemy body joints are weak

Some health questions?
1.Something that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or otherhealth problems isA a lifestyle disease.B a risk factor.C unhealthy.D uncontrollable.2.Health risk behaviors include all of the following exceptA sedentary lifestyleB smokingC sexual activityD heredity3.Uncontrollable risk factors include all of the following exceptA ageB dietC raceD gender4.Alcohol abuse can lead to any of the following consequences exceptA depressionB liver damageC deathD better health5.Which of the following statements is correct?A Sedentary people become overweight.B Thin people are not at risk for heart diseases or diabetes.C People who exercise once a month are not sedentary.D Sedentary people are more likely than active people to develop heart disease.6.Which of the following is not a health risk behavior?A engaging in sexual activityB carrying a knife for protectionC avoiding fast foodsD smoking

How i can preserve my health?
I want to be healthy all the day

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