Influenza: The Wonder of the Flu Shot
Posted on January 6, 2010
Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses that infect the respiratory tract of many animals, birds, and humans.
Preventing it's spread was impossible in previous years, but these days we have many things to combat the illness. Flu shots are the main weapon, but information and communication are equally effective in reducing the flu's wrath. Years ago there were no medical innovations in preventing the flu as people were essentially helpless to prevent or cure the virus. Currently though, we have far less of a fear to fear from the flu virus than our predecessors had.
Tips For Healthy Eating for Kids and Their Parents
Posted on November 27, 2009
Help your children get a good start eating healthy food choices while they are still young. Set a good example and make changes to your own diet so you will be healthier now and for years to come. Here are a few tips on what you can do differently.
Pumpkin Rice – Children’s Health Food
Posted on July 2, 2009
Pumpkins are very popular in cooking. It can be fried, boiled, steamed, baked and even roasted. Small pumpkins can be eaten as squash or zucchini. Mashed pumpkin can be used in soup. In Middle East, pumpkin is used for making desserts such as halawa and yaqtin. In China, the leaves of pumpkin are used as an ingredient in soups. In India, kadu ka halwa is made from pumpkin, butter, sugar and other spices. In Japan, some take the pumpkin to serve as tempura. In Australia, pumpkin is commonly roasted before consumed. In Italy, pumpkin is used with cheeses for ravioli. In Thailand, small pumpkins are steamed with custard, sugar and coconut milk mix to become a Thai dessert – pumpkin custard.
The Acai Berry – A Waste of Time or Not?
Posted on June 30, 2009
A few lines first if you haven't heard of the magic and publicity this little berry has been generating.
The Acai (pronounced ah-sah-ee) Berry is native to Central and South America, grown mainly in swamps and floodplains. It has been around now for about 5 years. It grows atop Acai Palm Trees. When harvested the pulp of the fruit needs to be quickly frozen in order to preserve its nutrients. The quality of the berry has been shown to degrade rapidly if not frozen straight away. It's a deep purple colour, about one inch in diameter, similar to a grape but with less pulp. The Palm is also harvested for its hearts of palm' which are often consumed in salads.
Knowing How To Sleep Better Begins With Everyday Life
Posted on January 4, 2009
If you make up the 33% of adults who suffer from sleeplessness, you may wonder how to sleep better at night. For most insomniacs this is the holy grail of questions. For the insomniac, bedtime is a lonely, frustrating and often depressing time.
Generally insomnia develops of because of normal everyday life. Financial struggles, work, relationships and family life can all be factors in its cause. You may have guessed already that stress is a major cause of insomnia.
Insomnia doesn’t develop overnight; rather it’s a learned negative habit. In some cases insomnia can be triggered by a traumatic event or troubling time in someone’s life. A night of sleeplessness may develop into insomnia if it becomes a nightly experience.
Sauna And Wellness Culture: 10 Tips To Enjoying Your Sauna Experience
Posted on December 14, 2008
You can improve the quality of your sauna experience by following some simple rules and ideas. Sauna is great for your skin, for your mind and general well-being. Below are some rules for making the sauna visit even more fun.
1. If you or a friend owns the sauna you are using, then consider using some kind of fragrance in the sauna. Using aromatherapy oil such as eucalyptus, alpine, citrus, lavender or peppermint, can create a wonderful feeling and experience in the sauna. The benefits of using these oils vary, with oil such as eucalyptus able to give the sauna a clean and very fresh aroma, whilst lavender oil is very good for people looking to unwind and lose the tension they have.
Clean Home, Clean Mind
Posted on December 12, 2008
I’ve always thought that cleaning is a great way for me to clear my mind. I just relax and get right into the task. For me, it’s a type of meditation; I simply stop thinking and focus into the here and now. Not only is it a great way for me to spend some time in the moment by myself, but I also get the reward of having a sparkling clean house at the end of it.
I’ve always enjoyed exercising. Whether I’m dancing, walking, doing yoga, or aerobics, I find activity to be a great stress reliever. This is why I love cleaning the house; it provides a great workout. Even if I don’t clean the entire house, on days when I’ve already exercised or find that I’m worn out, I’ll just spot clean (which requires very little energy). Wiping a counter space, or sweeping a dirty area of the floor can make a huge difference to how clean your house looks and feels.
