Nutrition and Health Care » Wellness

How Clothes Can Affect Health

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:11:26 +0000

My friend is into wholesale clothing business, one time we talked about her business. I asked if her buyers are also health conscious when it comes to clothing. She said, it was the mothers who are choosy when it comes to buying clothes. They are cautious when choosing clothes especially for their kids. Mothers choose fabrics that are made of cotton since it is more comfortable and absorbent. They also choose clothes that are not too tight.

Wearing the right type of clothes should be given an attention because clothes can also have an impact on health. Tight shirts, tight pants, tight ties, killer heels and other apparel and accessories that are too tight, too loose, too heavy, too high or too floppy can all create health issues.

Skinny jeans have been blamed for lower back pain, yeast infections in women and a rare condition called lipoatrophia semicircularis, in which horizontal lesions appear around the thighs.

Spanx and other body-tamers can cause both nerve compression and digestive issues. Shapers that compress the upper abdomen can also prevent the lungs from fully inflating, reducing oxygen intake, which can lead to lightheadedness.

Tight shirt collars and neckties can reduce circulation to the brain and increase intraocular pressure, a risk factor for glaucoma, according to experts.

Women should wear the right size of bra. A bra that is too big gives no support, which can cause breast pain and back strain.

Men who want to become fathers not to spend long periods in tight bike shorts that can raise the temperature of the testes, reducing sperm production according to fertility experts.

Music Affects our Mind and Body

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:42:06 +0000

I love listening to praise and worship song/music. It brings joy in my heart and relaxes my mind. Music has a special power to move and stir our emotions. There are times I get so affected by the song and it’s causing tears to flow in my eyes. Scientific studies have shown that music has a profound effect on our body and various parts of the brain. In fact, there’s a growing field of health care known as music therapy, which uses music to heal. Music therapy is used to help with pain management, to help ward off depression, to ease muscle tension, to promote movement, to calm children with ADD, to help cancer patients.

People, who are music lovers, not just listen to songs or music but play musical instruments as well. They express their emotions or feelings through the music they play. Some of them can play not just one but different musical instrument like piano, organ, flute, violin, drums and guitar. Speaking of musical instrument, I just happen to remember my friend’s recommendation. He said to choose fat-cat musical instrument in case I have a plan to buy. How about you do you have any brand to recommend? Feel free to leave your suggestions.

Health Benefits of Singing

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:46:47 +0000

I like to sing even if I’m not a good singer. But I only sing inside the bathroom as I don’t have the guts to sing in public or in front of many people.

But did you know that singing have health benefits too? Singing is a good form of aerobic exercise for the abdominal muscles, the lungs and the circulation of blood. Studies have found that singing helps people with asthma and bronchitis because of the deep breathing, and because a variety of muscles, such as the diaphragm, get a workout. Also when we sing we can show deep feelings and this has an amazing release on stress levels. It helps our mind to relax and forget about the negative thoughts and lighten our spirits.

There’s also some evidence that singing lessons can help suppress snoring.

So whether you sing in the shower, at a karaoke bar or in a church choir, or in the car let it all out, have a good sing and enjoy yourself. And if you’d like to sound better, use heil sound microphones.

How to Stay Cool and Hydrated in Hot Weather

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:42:56 +0000

It’s sooo hot outside! I think the surrounding’s temperature already reached 37-38 degrees. Fortunately I’m working in an air-conditioned room right now.

When the weather is hot we need to regularly hydrate ourselves. It is necessary to stay hydrated especially in the season where the temperature is extremely high. How to stay cool and hydrated? Here are some tips:

• Drink lots of water to keep hydrated. Increase your fluid intake especially if you feel very exhausted due to the extreme heat.

• Dress comfortably. Wear light-colored and lightweight clothes, such as sleeveless or short sleeved top; shorts, hats, etc. avoid too much exposure on sun.

• Monitor your health. Extreme heat is dangerous especially for people with health problems because they have a great risk for stroke and other heat related illness. Take vitamins and medications and do not expose yourself to the heat especially with children and older adults.

• Avoid strenuous activity. Stop what you are doing if you feel that you are very exhausted. Drink water during break and rest for a while.

• If possible, it is better to stay indoor. Exposing yourself to sun may lead to heat stroke or skin cancer. Stay in a cool, ventilated room.

In times like this i prefer to stay in a nipa hut than in a concrete house or metal building unless they are fully air-conditioned. ^_^

Health Benefits of Using LED lightings

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:32:11 +0000

Have you heard about the good benefits of LED lights in your health? It turns out that LED Lighting is not only easier on your wallet as they are ultra energy efficient, 100% safe and friendly to the environment it’s also healthier. Clinical studies have identified promising health benefits resulting from LED lighting. That the use of LED lighting is effective treatment for Patients suffering from mood disorders such as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), Depression, Chronic Fatigue and Post Partum Depression. More investigations are being conducted by American Psychiatric Association on LED light effect on Alzheimer’s disease, jet lag, insomnia, eating disorders, sleep pattern disturbances and other behavioral problems.

Research shows that LED lights exhibit characteristics that are better for overall health and safety than those of fluorescent, incandescent and halogen fixtures. Here are the reasons why:

LED Lights create little to no flickering. LED Lights exhibit very little to no flickering because they are typically powered by constant DC voltage. Common ailments associated with exposure to long term flickering lights can include headaches, eye strain and general discomfort.

LED Lights don’t contain any mercury.
LED Lights do not contain mercury or any other hazardous substance so they are safe to operate and safe to dispose. Mercury is an extremely dangerous and toxic substance that exists in most kinds of bulbs—incandescent and fluorescent. As you may well know, mercury is a very dangerous substance and is so toxic that it can cause cancer.

LED Lights don’t give off Ultra Violet (UV) Radiation.
There have been a fair amount of studies that Fluorescent bulbs emit UV radiation, which can cause premature aging and skin cancer, as well as eyestrain and headaches. LED lighting emits zero UV radiation and are therefore safe for both distance and desktop applications.

LED Lights generate no heat.
LED light fixtures stay relatively cool (around room temperature) even when turned on for long periods of time. Fluorescent lamps, halogen and incandescent lights can get extremely hot. Besides safety issues that arise from touching hot bulbs, these temperatures can also heat up a room or become a potential fire hazard.

LED Lights don’t make any noise.
LEDs silently and safely offer full-spectrum light unlike fluorescents that are well known for emitting an annoying and distracting droning sound. Studies have indicated that this kind of noise pollution can foster irritability, fatigue and attention deficits in those exposed to it over time. LEDs produce no such hum and provide their lighting in total silence.

These are the health benefits of using LED lights. If your family, your employees and your very own health is your top priority, then choose LED lights for your lighting needs.