Sure God created man before woman.
But then you always make a rough draft
before the final masterpiece.
~Author Unknown
Craving for chocolate, is something most people associate with women. Next time you find yourself frantically looking for a bite of that delicious cocoa brown or white bar(whatever your taste) keep in mind that it may not just that it tastes so good, it could actually be your body trying to signal you and get your attention. Nutritionists believe that this kind of yearning can signify the low levels of magnesium in the body that it is trying to make up for in chocolate, which is known to have high levels of the mineral.
A woman’s body goes through many changes due to the hormonal ups and downs that occur in it. Be it premenstrual syndrome, the effects of being on the pill or the signs of menopause a woman’s body requires extra nutrition to make up for essential nutrients that are lost. It is vital to maintain an active lifestyle with time for exercise and relaxation and also to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. It would be wise to include a nutritional supplement that includes all of the nutrients that are especially important to women and are often found to be deficient in their bodies.
Calcium is essential to optimum bone density in order to avoid any chance of osteoporosis. This condition is found to occur twice as frequently in women than in men. It is also found to reduce the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps. Also pregnant women, nursing mothers and women at menopause who are not taking estrogen require more calcium. For maximum benefit of the supplement ensure that it also contains magnesium, which also helps with symptoms of PMS.
Iron is required in the body for the formation of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying part of the blood. A deficiency of this mineral is characterized by a feeling of fatigue and is often found in women due to pregnancy and excessive menstruation. Folic acid and vitamin B12 must also be supplemented.
Folic Acid is known to maintain the nervous system, intestinal tract, sex organs, white blood cells, normal patterns of growth. This vitamin is especially important for women in their childbearing years.
Vitamin A is vital for the growth of bones and the reproductive system. It help’s build the body’s immunity and promotes healthy skin. It also helps control premenstrual acne and oiliness.
Apart from promoting healthy brain function and maintaining chemical balance in body fluids Vitamin B6 is found to help with anemia and assists in energy production. It is also helpful in relieving stress. This vitamin reduces water retention and helps estrogen levels stabilize. Oral contraceptive users are found to be deficient in this nutrient and also in magnesium and thus require to ensure that their nutrient supplement contains them both.
Vitamin B12 promotes normal growth and helps prevent mental and nervous disorders while improving the body’s immunity. It reduces the effects of stress and chances of anemia. As it is not found in plants, vegetarians must take a daily supplement containing this vitamin.
PMS and a host of other symptoms such as dry skin, poor hair growth, low energy levels signal inadequate Essential Fatty Acids intake. These can be found in sources such Borage oil, Evening Primrose oil and Black Currant.
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Healthy Eating
Healthy eating has gained wide attention today. Sugar-free, low-calorie, low sodium food products abound in groceries and supermarkets. More and more individuals have started watching the food they eat. The consciousness towards non-healthy food has been raised, and people are starting to realize that the food they eat would determine their productivity in their later life.
But does one really have to be cautious of what food to put in their body system? Does one really have to deprive one’s self of the goodness of life that is succulent and mouthwatering and delicious food? What is the key to attaining a healthy and fit body without sacrificing one’s enjoyment of the food he eats?
The answer lies in the key word – Balance. Healthy eating is balanced eating. You don’t have to deprive yourself of that slice of cake or a piece of that chocolate bar. You don’t have to take tea instead of coffee all the time. You don’t have to eat vegetables and forget about meat. Vegetarianism is not healthy eating. Balance eating.
Precisely what do we mean by balance eating? Simple. For a certain amount of calorie heavy food that you eat, make sure to have some fruits or vegetables, which are rich in fibers and nutrients to balance the effect on your body. For every bite of cake you take, wash it off with your herbal tea. For every ounce of red meat, put in an ounce of protein-rich, low-fat poultry dishes.
Is there an exact ratio of the bad and good foods that one should take? There maybe many literatures on the Internet that will tell you about how to compute the calories vis-à-vis protein content of such products, but this could be tedious especially when you are confronted with real life eating events. So, how are you going to avoid the temptation of over eating? Are you going to deprive yourself? Obviously, you should not. Self-deprivation would only increase your craving. Remember the key, balance. Balance the proportions of the food. Do not take too much or too little of that food. Eat just enough to satisfy your hunger and your craving. And don’t eat everything one at a time. Faze yourself. Talk to people around. Engage in an interesting conversation and then go back to your food once in awhile.
Now, that takes care of one of the detriments of trying to adapt a healthy eating habit. Most individuals really fail whenever they have to attend special functions, parties and other events. But what about at home? Well, this is easier done than the previous example. Cooking at home is where one should have no problem eating healthy. At home you have the option to use healthy cooking oil and spices. You are free to cook healthier food staples. Again, always remember that the key in healthy eating is BALANCE.
Balance your eating habits, your eating proportions and your eating preferences and you are on your way to a healthy and more productive years in your life.
But does one really have to be cautious of what food to put in their body system? Does one really have to deprive one’s self of the goodness of life that is succulent and mouthwatering and delicious food? What is the key to attaining a healthy and fit body without sacrificing one’s enjoyment of the food he eats?
The answer lies in the key word – Balance. Healthy eating is balanced eating. You don’t have to deprive yourself of that slice of cake or a piece of that chocolate bar. You don’t have to take tea instead of coffee all the time. You don’t have to eat vegetables and forget about meat. Vegetarianism is not healthy eating. Balance eating.
Precisely what do we mean by balance eating? Simple. For a certain amount of calorie heavy food that you eat, make sure to have some fruits or vegetables, which are rich in fibers and nutrients to balance the effect on your body. For every bite of cake you take, wash it off with your herbal tea. For every ounce of red meat, put in an ounce of protein-rich, low-fat poultry dishes.
Is there an exact ratio of the bad and good foods that one should take? There maybe many literatures on the Internet that will tell you about how to compute the calories vis-à-vis protein content of such products, but this could be tedious especially when you are confronted with real life eating events. So, how are you going to avoid the temptation of over eating? Are you going to deprive yourself? Obviously, you should not. Self-deprivation would only increase your craving. Remember the key, balance. Balance the proportions of the food. Do not take too much or too little of that food. Eat just enough to satisfy your hunger and your craving. And don’t eat everything one at a time. Faze yourself. Talk to people around. Engage in an interesting conversation and then go back to your food once in awhile.
Now, that takes care of one of the detriments of trying to adapt a healthy eating habit. Most individuals really fail whenever they have to attend special functions, parties and other events. But what about at home? Well, this is easier done than the previous example. Cooking at home is where one should have no problem eating healthy. At home you have the option to use healthy cooking oil and spices. You are free to cook healthier food staples. Again, always remember that the key in healthy eating is BALANCE.
Balance your eating habits, your eating proportions and your eating preferences and you are on your way to a healthy and more productive years in your life.
Massage Therapy: A Step By Step Guide
Different Types Of Stroke And Pressure:
There are a variety of different strokes that can be used, ranging from the most delicate touch with the fingertips to focussed deep-tissue work.All strokes can be varied in speed and pressure.Keeping your hands relaxed, begin working slowly and rhythmatically, gradually building up speed and pressure as you experiment.
Some basic points:
1.As a general rule, strokes should be made firmly in the direction of the heart, and then lightly for the return stroke.
2.By varying their intensity, strokes can be used either to stimulate or relax.
3.Ideally the reciever should experience the massage as one long series of rhythmic strokes.
Massage Position:
Avoid working only from your hands and shoulders.Use the weight and movement of your whole body to improve the fluidity of your strokes and to help you when you wish to use more pressure.
Massage Strokes:
1.Gliding:
This stroke is used a great deal throughout the massage sequence and is particularly useful for applying oil to the body.It can be a feather-light or a firm re-assuring stroke.Keeping the fingers together and hands outstretched, glide the hands forward along the length of the body or limb, retaining contact with the flat of the hand.The strokes you employ can be either long or circular, using one or both hands.The function of gliding strokes is to relax and stretch your partners muscles.
2.Kneading:
Kneading is a firm stroke used on a specific area to help release muscle tension and improve circulation.Gently grasp the area(e.g. calf, thigh, or fleshy area over the hip) with both hands and make a kneading action similar to that of kneading dough.
3.Draining:
A light-to medium-pressure stroke which relaxes and stretches the muscles anmd improves circulation.Use either the heel of the hand on larger areas (e.g. thigh) or the thumbs on smaller areas(e.g. calves, forearms).With one hand following the other, push firmly using the heel or thumb of first hand and the next, traveling slowly upward along the limb or muscle.
4.Pulling:
This stroke can be used to pull and stretch the muscles of the trunk, and the legs.Use alternating hands in a pulling motion, gradually moving them up the body.
5.Wringing:
This stroke is similar to "pulling", but works right across the body or limb.This is a good stroke with which to finish a particular sequence and can be used on the torse, legs, and arms.Start with hands placed either side of the body or limb.Moving the hands in a forward and back motion across the body, progress slowly up toward the head.
6.Friction Strokes:
These are deeper strokes wich allow you to work around jionts and into the muscles and tendons, to iron out knots and release tension.Using the thumbs or fingertips, work slowly and firmly into the area, making tiny circular movements.Different individuals will prefer different pressures-some will only be able to tolerate light pressure, others will want you to work as deeply as possible.
7.Percussive Strokes:
Percussive strokes, such as hacking, cupping and plucking, are used to stimulate areas, improve circulation, and release muscle tension.They can be used on the shoulders, arms, legs, buttocks, and gently along the back.Do not use percussive strokes directly on the spine.These strokes are not an essential part of any massage sequence, but you may wish to incorporate some of them into your routine.They can be performed very lightly, or with more intensity, as appropriate.Remember to keep your hands and wrists as relaxed as possible.
8.Hacking:
With hands open and palms facing each other, make an alternating "chopping" motion up and down the body.As a variation on this stroke, curl the fingers into loose fists to create more of pummeling effect on the body.
9.Cupping:
Cup hands and face palms downwards.Keeping hands cupped, gently beat up and down along the body.
10.Pinching Or Plucking:
Gently lift small amounts of flesh and let it slide through the fingers.
There are a variety of different strokes that can be used, ranging from the most delicate touch with the fingertips to focussed deep-tissue work.All strokes can be varied in speed and pressure.Keeping your hands relaxed, begin working slowly and rhythmatically, gradually building up speed and pressure as you experiment.
Some basic points:
1.As a general rule, strokes should be made firmly in the direction of the heart, and then lightly for the return stroke.
2.By varying their intensity, strokes can be used either to stimulate or relax.
3.Ideally the reciever should experience the massage as one long series of rhythmic strokes.
Massage Position:
Avoid working only from your hands and shoulders.Use the weight and movement of your whole body to improve the fluidity of your strokes and to help you when you wish to use more pressure.
Massage Strokes:
1.Gliding:
This stroke is used a great deal throughout the massage sequence and is particularly useful for applying oil to the body.It can be a feather-light or a firm re-assuring stroke.Keeping the fingers together and hands outstretched, glide the hands forward along the length of the body or limb, retaining contact with the flat of the hand.The strokes you employ can be either long or circular, using one or both hands.The function of gliding strokes is to relax and stretch your partners muscles.
2.Kneading:
Kneading is a firm stroke used on a specific area to help release muscle tension and improve circulation.Gently grasp the area(e.g. calf, thigh, or fleshy area over the hip) with both hands and make a kneading action similar to that of kneading dough.
3.Draining:
A light-to medium-pressure stroke which relaxes and stretches the muscles anmd improves circulation.Use either the heel of the hand on larger areas (e.g. thigh) or the thumbs on smaller areas(e.g. calves, forearms).With one hand following the other, push firmly using the heel or thumb of first hand and the next, traveling slowly upward along the limb or muscle.
4.Pulling:
This stroke can be used to pull and stretch the muscles of the trunk, and the legs.Use alternating hands in a pulling motion, gradually moving them up the body.
5.Wringing:
This stroke is similar to "pulling", but works right across the body or limb.This is a good stroke with which to finish a particular sequence and can be used on the torse, legs, and arms.Start with hands placed either side of the body or limb.Moving the hands in a forward and back motion across the body, progress slowly up toward the head.
6.Friction Strokes:
These are deeper strokes wich allow you to work around jionts and into the muscles and tendons, to iron out knots and release tension.Using the thumbs or fingertips, work slowly and firmly into the area, making tiny circular movements.Different individuals will prefer different pressures-some will only be able to tolerate light pressure, others will want you to work as deeply as possible.
7.Percussive Strokes:
Percussive strokes, such as hacking, cupping and plucking, are used to stimulate areas, improve circulation, and release muscle tension.They can be used on the shoulders, arms, legs, buttocks, and gently along the back.Do not use percussive strokes directly on the spine.These strokes are not an essential part of any massage sequence, but you may wish to incorporate some of them into your routine.They can be performed very lightly, or with more intensity, as appropriate.Remember to keep your hands and wrists as relaxed as possible.
8.Hacking:
With hands open and palms facing each other, make an alternating "chopping" motion up and down the body.As a variation on this stroke, curl the fingers into loose fists to create more of pummeling effect on the body.
9.Cupping:
Cup hands and face palms downwards.Keeping hands cupped, gently beat up and down along the body.
10.Pinching Or Plucking:
Gently lift small amounts of flesh and let it slide through the fingers.
How To Build Firm,Healthy Hips & Thighs
People conscious of their physiques resort to different kinds of exercises to reduce the "stubborn bulge" commonly known as cellulite which is nothing but the extra fat around thier hips and thighs.To win this battle against cellulite,we need to employ strategic forces,such as regular exercise,proper nutrition,and a healthy lifestyle.There is an agreement that improving circulation can improve the health and appearance of our skin.And a healthier,more elastic skin can reduce the appearance of cellulite.
A low-fat diet and regular exercise are especially effective.Muscle-building exercises have more impact because muscles are metabolically more active than fat.We may not be able to eliminate the "stubborn bulge" completely,but we can certainly reduce it.
Nutritional Solutions Nutrition plays a vital role in supporting the anti-cellulite programme.A lot of women are convinced that they have to starve themselves to lose fat.It is hard to convince them that they need proper diet to get results.It is not that hard to follow a healthy nutrition programme.
Exercises Health researchers and gyms nowadays suggest various exercises to stave off buidt-up of fat around hips and thighs.Here are 2 great gluteus and thigh exercises which we can incorporate into our full-body exercise programme.
1.The Lunge Position your legs about shoulder width apart,with your feet pointing straight ahead.Pick up a pair of dumbbells bending at knees to make sure that you do not strain your back.Step your left foot forward,keeping your forward leg centred over your ankle.To help maintain balance,remember to push off your heel and not your toes.Stay focussed on the front leg even if you start to feel tension in your back leg.Your front leg is the primary mover.Do either 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps,to feel the burn.Work on one leg at a time rather than alternating between one leg and the other.Lower your body for 2 seconds,without pause and then take 2 secs to stand back up in 2-0-2 beat.
2.The Squat Position yourself under the bar,placing it on the upper portion of your trapezious(the triangular muscle below your neck).Squeeze your shoulders together and place your hands on the bar.Choose a comfortable stance with your feet about shoulder width apart or slight;y wider.A wider stance allows you to squat deeper without bending too far forward.Slowly squat as low as you can,stopping before your hips begin to roll forward.Once you reach the bottom,slowly press the weight up.Knees and hips will move back in line with one another simultaneously.Your knees should not wobble as you squat.Perform 3-4 sets of 10 to 15 reps and take about 3 minutes to fully recuperate between sets if you are really working hard.
As we can see,there is really a solution to the problem of lower body fat-fat below the belt.Only diets and aerobic exercises are not enough.The right way to build better body fat is through a complete programme of proper weight training(lunge and squat especially)and optimal nutrition.Following a proper strategic force will help women build firm,healthy hips and thighs.
A low-fat diet and regular exercise are especially effective.Muscle-building exercises have more impact because muscles are metabolically more active than fat.We may not be able to eliminate the "stubborn bulge" completely,but we can certainly reduce it.
Nutritional Solutions Nutrition plays a vital role in supporting the anti-cellulite programme.A lot of women are convinced that they have to starve themselves to lose fat.It is hard to convince them that they need proper diet to get results.It is not that hard to follow a healthy nutrition programme.
Exercises Health researchers and gyms nowadays suggest various exercises to stave off buidt-up of fat around hips and thighs.Here are 2 great gluteus and thigh exercises which we can incorporate into our full-body exercise programme.
1.The Lunge Position your legs about shoulder width apart,with your feet pointing straight ahead.Pick up a pair of dumbbells bending at knees to make sure that you do not strain your back.Step your left foot forward,keeping your forward leg centred over your ankle.To help maintain balance,remember to push off your heel and not your toes.Stay focussed on the front leg even if you start to feel tension in your back leg.Your front leg is the primary mover.Do either 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps,to feel the burn.Work on one leg at a time rather than alternating between one leg and the other.Lower your body for 2 seconds,without pause and then take 2 secs to stand back up in 2-0-2 beat.
2.The Squat Position yourself under the bar,placing it on the upper portion of your trapezious(the triangular muscle below your neck).Squeeze your shoulders together and place your hands on the bar.Choose a comfortable stance with your feet about shoulder width apart or slight;y wider.A wider stance allows you to squat deeper without bending too far forward.Slowly squat as low as you can,stopping before your hips begin to roll forward.Once you reach the bottom,slowly press the weight up.Knees and hips will move back in line with one another simultaneously.Your knees should not wobble as you squat.Perform 3-4 sets of 10 to 15 reps and take about 3 minutes to fully recuperate between sets if you are really working hard.
As we can see,there is really a solution to the problem of lower body fat-fat below the belt.Only diets and aerobic exercises are not enough.The right way to build better body fat is through a complete programme of proper weight training(lunge and squat especially)and optimal nutrition.Following a proper strategic force will help women build firm,healthy hips and thighs.
Fitness Walking
Even in this age of high-tech exercise machines of every kind,there is still a great deal of interest in a form of exercise that is as old as the human race.
This form of exercise i.e walking is one of the best physical exercises for people of all age groups.
Walking tones up all the body muscle groups and keeps the body flexible.Moreover,it is inexpensive,safe and easy to carry out.When you walk you will notice that more than half the body muscles participate in the exercise.The foot,leg and hip muscles and many of the back muscles along with those of the tummy are operative in actively supporting the weight of the upper part of the body,while the shoulder and neck muscles work harder to hold your head erect as you stride along briskly for a fitness walk.
It promotes good posture which conveys an impression of alertness,confidence and a magnetic personality.Besides these perceptible gains,a number of not-so obvious benefits accrue automatically when you become a regular fitness walker.These are:
Safe Exercise.
Much convenient.
Low cost.
Aerobic workout.
Burns some calories.
Arrests oesteoporosis.
Stress fighter and mood enhancer.
Your insurance against diabetes.
Reduces skin problems.
Enhances stamina.
Suits all age groups.
Now it must be abundantly clear that the simple exercise of walking has a magical effect on your mental or physical health.Let us delve into the finer points of the walking procedure as well.This versatile exercisehas several styles to choose from;strolling,everyday walking,hiking,fitness walking and race walking.It is fitness walking which is recommended as an excellent form of exercise for professionals.Accelerated leg and arm movement combined with the correct walking technique is defined as fitness walking.There is no hard and fast rule about the speed with which one walks.It could be anything between 4 and 6.5 km per hour,depending upon your age and physical condition.In the process,you should try to set as the target,getting your pulse rate up to 80% of the projected maximum and sustain it for 10-20 minutes,depending on your endurance.
Calculating the maximum heart rate (MHR)is easy.Subtract your age in years from 220.If you are 40,220-40=180 is your projected maximum heart rate.80% of 180 is 144.This is your target.Remember to work upto the target slowly evenif it takes months.One should set apart about an hour daily for the purpose.It is not uncommon to feel mild muscle soreness a day or two after you start the regimen.But if you progress slowly into the programme,you should not experience any extreme pain.
However there are several things to be followed while carrying out this form of exercise:
1.Most important is to schedule your walking and to maintain that schedule everyday.
Regular brisk walking helps lower the arterial pressure.It eases stress and lowers hypertension to a considerable extent.
Walking burns up calories and therefore is ideal for the overweight.It also arrests oesteoporosis and is also considered a component of treatment of Diabetes.
2.Walk with an erect and good posture holding your back straight and head high.
3.Begin slowly and build up the stamina.In the first week, 20min a day should suffice.Then increase gradually by 10 min every week to make it an hour a day.
You must carry on for atleast 5-6 days a week.Always warm up for about 5-10mins. by gentle stretching and slow walking.
After the hectic workout,it would be easier to walk the last 5-10min at a slower pace.
4.The shoes must neither be too tight nor too loose.They should fit your feet comfortably without causing soreness and discomfort to any of part of your feet even if you put on for a few hours at a stretch.
5.Clothing for fitness walking should also be comfortable allowing complete freedom of movement.
Superfoods that Battle the Herpes Virus
Herpes outbreaks can be embarrassing, not to mention uncomfortable and painful. And sometimes, prescription medication doesn't fend off the flare ups. But with some consideration and creativity, we can add superfoods to our diet that will help our body fight off the herpes virus.
Cranberries may help to fight infection by the herpes virus, one of the most common viral infections in humans, according to recent research. Cranberries are already known to prevent urinary tract infections by reducing the power of certain E. coli bacteria to stick to the urinary tract walls, and recent studies suggest that cranberries also significantly suppressed herpes type 2 by preventing the virus to attach to and penetrate the walls. HSV-2 or herpes simplex infection causes cold sores and genital herpes.
Broccoli fights cancer, heart disease and other serious conditions. It's high in vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system. Broccoli may also inhibit the herpes simplex virus from reproducing.
Kelp is a stellar, nutrient-dense sea vegetable that can also help eliminate herpes outbreaks. It is also known as Laminaria and it works as a blood purifier.
Other superfoods that can help strengthen the body's immune system to fight the herpes simplex virus are those that are high in vitamins B, C, and E, as well as lysine, an amino acid. Fish, bean sprouts, fruits, vegetables, and whole grain complex carbohydrates are all great sources for these. Try to avoid refined sugars, stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, excessive sun exposure, and smoking, as these all have the ability to deplete energy stores which can in turn compromise your immunity and your ability to fend off infections. Stress is a major cause for herpes outbreaks, so do whatever possible to minimize stress in your life - get plenty of sleep, take time out to relax, and get plenty of fresh air and exercise.
Cranberries may help to fight infection by the herpes virus, one of the most common viral infections in humans, according to recent research. Cranberries are already known to prevent urinary tract infections by reducing the power of certain E. coli bacteria to stick to the urinary tract walls, and recent studies suggest that cranberries also significantly suppressed herpes type 2 by preventing the virus to attach to and penetrate the walls. HSV-2 or herpes simplex infection causes cold sores and genital herpes.
Broccoli fights cancer, heart disease and other serious conditions. It's high in vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system. Broccoli may also inhibit the herpes simplex virus from reproducing.
Kelp is a stellar, nutrient-dense sea vegetable that can also help eliminate herpes outbreaks. It is also known as Laminaria and it works as a blood purifier.
Other superfoods that can help strengthen the body's immune system to fight the herpes simplex virus are those that are high in vitamins B, C, and E, as well as lysine, an amino acid. Fish, bean sprouts, fruits, vegetables, and whole grain complex carbohydrates are all great sources for these. Try to avoid refined sugars, stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, excessive sun exposure, and smoking, as these all have the ability to deplete energy stores which can in turn compromise your immunity and your ability to fend off infections. Stress is a major cause for herpes outbreaks, so do whatever possible to minimize stress in your life - get plenty of sleep, take time out to relax, and get plenty of fresh air and exercise.
10 Tips for Healthy Manicures
How to Avoid Nail Infection or Fungus
By Tracee Cornforth, About.com
Millions of women visit manicurists to have their nails professionally manicured every year. Unfortunately, occasionally the result of having manicures is developing nail fungus or bacterial infections which can not only look bad, but may also feel even worse. Although HIV or AIDS can be transmitted through broken skin that occurs during a visit to a nail salon, this is extremely rare. What can you do to lower your risk of developing an infection or fungus, or HIV/AIDS, caused by a manicure? A few simple steps before your next manicure can significantly lower your risk of developing a painful nail infection or fungus, or disease.
1. Buy your own manicure or pedicure kit and take it with you when you visit your manicurist. Make sure you clean and disinfect your manicure kit after each use, even if you are the only one using your kit.
2. Bring your own nail polish, base coat, and top coats. Remove your old nail polish at home, or bring nail polish remover with you.
3. Check out the salon where you have your nails done. Does it look clean and sanitary? Is the trash container properly bagged and covered? Is the floor clean? Are the manicure tables kept neat and tidy? Is there plenty of good light? Look at the disinfectant containers and make sure that they are clear, clean, and free of debris.
4. If you are not using your own manicure kit: Are all instruments cleaned and disinfected after each use? Does the manicurist use fresh, clean instruments on each client? Does the manicurist remove the clean, disinfected, instruments from the disinfectant in front of you? Make sure all files, buffers, and anything else that touches you is freshly clean before you allow the manicurist to begin.
5. Make sure the pedicure tub is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each client. The steps where clients typically step with bare feet at spa pedicures should be cleaned and disinfected before each client, as well.
6. Make sure that the manicurists wash their hands before and after each client, and that clients wash before their nails are done.
7. Never use a towel that is not fresh and clean.
8. Make sure that plenty of clean, disinfected, nail brushes are available for each client.
9. Make sure that a new, unused, emory board is used for each client.
10. Consider using cuticle softener, rather than cuticle scissors to reduce the risk of broken skin occurring.
If these sanitary precautions are not being taken at your nail salon, don’t be afraid to tell the shop owner what needs to change and what you expect from a manicurist and nail salon. Contact your state cosmetology board if you develop a nail infection, fungus, or other condition as a result of visiting a nail salon, or if you see unsanitary practices.
Superfoods that Battle the Herpes Virus
Herpes outbreaks can be embarrassing, not to mention uncomfortable and painful. And sometimes, prescription medication doesn't fend off the flare ups. But with some consideration and creativity, we can add superfoods to our diet that will help our body fight off the herpes virus.
Smart Solutions for Crohn's Patients
When the small intestine is inflamed -- as it often is with Crohn's disease -- the intestine becomes less able to fully digest and absorb the nutrients from food. Such nutrients, as well as unabsorbed bile salts, can escape into the large intestine to varying degrees, depending on how extensively the small intestine has been injured by inflammation. This is one reason why people with Crohn's disease become malnourished, in addition to just not having much appetite. Furthermore, incompletely digested foods that travel through the large intestine interfere with water conservation, even if the colon itself is not damaged. Thus, when Crohn's disease affects the small intestine, it may cause diarrhea as well as malnutrition. Should the large intestine also be inflamed, the diarrhea may become even more extreme.
People with Crohn's disease whose small intestine is affected, are prone to becoming malnourished due to loss of appetite, poor digestion and mal-absorption, and the fact that a chronic disease such as Crohn's tends to increase the caloric needs of the body due to the energy the body consumes during a flare-up.
Good nutrition is one of the ways the body restores and heals itself. Therefore, every effort must be made to avoid becoming malnourished. Protein is a key nutritional element in the recovery process. Consume healthy proteins such as lean cuts of chicken and fish. A protein deficiency can lead fatigue, insulin resistance, and loss of muscle mass.
Iron deficiency is fairly common in people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis and less common in those with small intestine disease. It results from blood loss following inflammation and ulceration of the colon. Try teaming iron-rich foods such as poultry, soy foods, and some fortified foods such as whole grain cereals with fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C like potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, red and green bell peppers, and cabbage. This food partnership improves the iron absorption rate, and the vitamin C gives the immune system a boost.
Restrict your consumption of certain high-fiber foods such as nuts, seeds, corn. High-fiber foods also provoke contractions once they enter the large intestine and can cause cramping as a result. They may also cause diarrhea, since they are not completely digested by the small intestine. Sometimes a low-fiber diet is necessary minimize abdominal pain and cramping symptoms.
It may also be necessary to supplement your diet with nutritional supplements to ensure your body is getting the proper amount of vitamins and minerals needed. (www.dotcomwomen.com)
People with Crohn's disease whose small intestine is affected, are prone to becoming malnourished due to loss of appetite, poor digestion and mal-absorption, and the fact that a chronic disease such as Crohn's tends to increase the caloric needs of the body due to the energy the body consumes during a flare-up.
Good nutrition is one of the ways the body restores and heals itself. Therefore, every effort must be made to avoid becoming malnourished. Protein is a key nutritional element in the recovery process. Consume healthy proteins such as lean cuts of chicken and fish. A protein deficiency can lead fatigue, insulin resistance, and loss of muscle mass.
Iron deficiency is fairly common in people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis and less common in those with small intestine disease. It results from blood loss following inflammation and ulceration of the colon. Try teaming iron-rich foods such as poultry, soy foods, and some fortified foods such as whole grain cereals with fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C like potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, red and green bell peppers, and cabbage. This food partnership improves the iron absorption rate, and the vitamin C gives the immune system a boost.
Restrict your consumption of certain high-fiber foods such as nuts, seeds, corn. High-fiber foods also provoke contractions once they enter the large intestine and can cause cramping as a result. They may also cause diarrhea, since they are not completely digested by the small intestine. Sometimes a low-fiber diet is necessary minimize abdominal pain and cramping symptoms.
It may also be necessary to supplement your diet with nutritional supplements to ensure your body is getting the proper amount of vitamins and minerals needed. (www.dotcomwomen.com)
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