Why you should stop smoking

Why you should stop smoking

Lifestyle Heronewstab   15:28

When you quit smoking, your body significantly returns to its normal state. Who doesn’t know the effects of smoking, but we rarely know the benefits of quit smoking. Benefits of quit smoking When you quit smoking- Within 20 minutes Blood pressure returns to normal Within 8 hours Carbon monoxide level in the blood decreases by50% and oxygen level becomes normal. Within 48 hours Taste and smell sensation returns to normal. Chance of heart attack begins to drop. Nerve ends start re- activated. Within 72 hours Bronchial tubes relax. Overall energy level rises. Within 2 weeks Blood circulation starts to increase and continues to improve for next 10 weeks. Within 3-9 months Lung capacity improves by 10% and cough and breathing problems resolves. Within 1 year Risk of heart attack decreases by50%. Within 5 years Risk of brain stroke returns to that of a non- smoker. Within 10 years Risk of cancer of the lung, mouth, throat, bladder, kidney and pancreas reduces. Within 15 years Risk of heart attack returns to that of a non- smoker.

Amazing benefits of DANCING to your health

Amazing benefits of DANCING to your health

Lifestyle Heronewstab   11:24

Dance is an art of the movement of the various body parts usually rhythmically to the sound of music using improvised steps or gestures. A dance is any one prescribed sequence of such movements, or the music to which it takes place. Dance can also be regarded as a model of non-verbal communication. Dance can also be regarded as a form of aerobic exercise and with this consideration dancing can bring lots of health benefits in the areas of risk of developing of cardiovascular diseases, weight controland stress reduction, staying fit and psychological well-being. The human body is simply not designed to be still for long periods of time unless we’re sleeping, and yet we spend a huge proportion of our time either sitting at a desk at work or collapsed onto the couch at home. It’s no wonder that obesity is rife and so many of us have complaints of back pain A lot of efforts has been invested in ensuring people know about this funky likewise healthy art. The benefits as it were are understated; Muscle Toning Dancing requires rapid rhythmic muscle movement which is what makes it a form of cardiovascular exercise. At the same time though it also involves a number of hardpositions and even jumps which provides the muscles with resistance. This means that constant engagement in dancing helps develop extra strength, flatten the belly and tones up the muscles of the legs, thigh and buttocks. This accounts for how well toned and proportioned their bodies of professional dancers. Helps In Weight Loss Dance exercises our bodies to allow for increased circulation. It helps us burn away calories, increasing stamina too. It is estimated that dance burns anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute depending on speed and intensity. Amazingly because dancing involves more muscles and more toning, it is actually more effective at increasing your metabolism than even running. Healthy Bones and Joint Dance aids in the inhibition and management of osteoporosis for men and women. For women during post-menopause, there can be a significant drop in oestrogen levels which stops calcium from being absorbed into the bones. Dancing can also help keep joints lubricated in order to prevent arthritis. Gives The Body Balance Another way that a dance is beneficial is that it improves balancing. Many dance moves involve balancing on one foot, going onto tip toes, or otherwise holding positions that require a lot of balance. It is a great way to keep our Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System in tip-top shape by improving the connection of our bodies to our mind. By practicing these moves you will build up strength in your smaller supporting muscles, as well as throughout your core and as such you’ll get better at maintaining your balance at all times. Healthier Blood Researchers have discovered that it is necessary to measure both good and bad cholesterol levels when determining our health. Dancing aids in lipid control, which raises our HDL (good cholesterol), and lowers our LDL (bad cholesterol). Dancing is also great for diabetics because it aids in blood sugar control. Improved Memory and Concentration Dance improves our memoryby making us recall steps, routines and dance patterns making it a great mental exercise for our brains. The big benefit is that increasing mental exercise keeps your mind young, quick, alert and open. Mood To cap it all, dancing is a fantastic way to improve your mood, the health benefits of which should not be underrated. Dancing, like any exercise, will help to produce natural antidepressants like endorphins but is also just a lot of fun. Because dance is something you do with a partner, it’s also an ideal way to feel closer to someone and to strengthen a relationship – which is only further helped by the fact you’ll both be developing more toned and athletic bodies! Stay Healthy!!!

Amazing benefits of DANCING to your health

Amazing benefits of DANCING to your health

Lifestyle Heronewstab   11:24

Dance is an art of the movement of the various body parts usually rhythmically to the sound of music using improvised steps or gestures. A dance is any one prescribed sequence of such movements, or the music to which it takes place. Dance can also be regarded as a model of non-verbal communication. Dance can also be regarded as a form of aerobic exercise and with this consideration dancing can bring lots of health benefits in the areas of risk of developing of cardiovascular diseases, weight controland stress reduction, staying fit and psychological well-being. The human body is simply not designed to be still for long periods of time unless we’re sleeping, and yet we spend a huge proportion of our time either sitting at a desk at work or collapsed onto the couch at home. It’s no wonder that obesity is rife and so many of us have complaints of back pain A lot of efforts has been invested in ensuring people know about this funky likewise healthy art. The benefits as it were are understated; Muscle Toning Dancing requires rapid rhythmic muscle movement which is what makes it a form of cardiovascular exercise. At the same time though it also involves a number of hardpositions and even jumps which provides the muscles with resistance. This means that constant engagement in dancing helps develop extra strength, flatten the belly and tones up the muscles of the legs, thigh and buttocks. This accounts for how well toned and proportioned their bodies of professional dancers. Helps In Weight Loss Dance exercises our bodies to allow for increased circulation. It helps us burn away calories, increasing stamina too. It is estimated that dance burns anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute depending on speed and intensity. Amazingly because dancing involves more muscles and more toning, it is actually more effective at increasing your metabolism than even running. Healthy Bones and Joint Dance aids in the inhibition and management of osteoporosis for men and women. For women during post-menopause, there can be a significant drop in oestrogen levels which stops calcium from being absorbed into the bones. Dancing can also help keep joints lubricated in order to prevent arthritis. Gives The Body Balance Another way that a dance is beneficial is that it improves balancing. Many dance moves involve balancing on one foot, going onto tip toes, or otherwise holding positions that require a lot of balance. It is a great way to keep our Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System in tip-top shape by improving the connection of our bodies to our mind. By practicing these moves you will build up strength in your smaller supporting muscles, as well as throughout your core and as such you’ll get better at maintaining your balance at all times. Healthier Blood Researchers have discovered that it is necessary to measure both good and bad cholesterol levels when determining our health. Dancing aids in lipid control, which raises our HDL (good cholesterol), and lowers our LDL (bad cholesterol). Dancing is also great for diabetics because it aids in blood sugar control. Improved Memory and Concentration Dance improves our memoryby making us recall steps, routines and dance patterns making it a great mental exercise for our brains. The big benefit is that increasing mental exercise keeps your mind young, quick, alert and open. Mood To cap it all, dancing is a fantastic way to improve your mood, the health benefits of which should not be underrated. Dancing, like any exercise, will help to produce natural antidepressants like endorphins but is also just a lot of fun. Because dance is something you do with a partner, it’s also an ideal way to feel closer to someone and to strengthen a relationship – which is only further helped by the fact you’ll both be developing more toned and athletic bodies! Stay Healthy!!!

CAN BEING SINGLE HURT YOUR HEALTH? watch out!

CAN BEING SINGLE HURT YOUR HEALTH? watch out!

Lifestyle Heronewstab   11:02

This article is not written to argue for any relationship status. It is just intended to explain the findings of some researchers on the effect of one’s relationship status on the person’s health. I know a lot of singles that are very healthy and also a lot of married people too. I have a first hand experience on the kind of effect being alone can have on our health. There was a time that I had a certain type of diarrhoeaand I was on medication for 3 days. I survived because of my training and probably the fear of death because I was stooling not less than 20 times a day. I was alone with nobody to take care of me. I lost my mum to a certain disease some years ago. She was sick for 3 days before she died. My parents slept in different rooms so nobody picked on the symptoms she was exhibiting especially my dad who was also a doctor. I have given 2 examples of both single and married with both showing us that loneliness can have an effect on our overall health. A new study shows that middle-aged women who had never married had an increased risk of heart diseaseand breathing problems, but to a lesser extent than unmarried men. In a study that was conducted in the united kingdom, they looked at more than 10,000 people born in England, Scotland, and Wales in the spring of 1958. Their relationship statuses were checked when they were 23, 33, 42, and 46. Nurses visited them at home to do health checks when they were between 44 and 46. Read: Home Remedies For Your Stretch Marks The researchers found that: *.About two-thirds of male and female participants married in their 20s and early 30s, and remained married into their mid 40s. *.More than 8% of men and 6% of women married in their 20s or early 30s, then later divorced, then remarried or lived together. *.More than 11% of men and 12% of women had never married or lived together. *.Middle-aged men and women who’ve been through a separation, divorce, and remarriage are just as healthy as couples in stable relationships. *.People who’ve divorced and remarried were no more likely than those who stayed married to have heart or breathing problems early in middle age. *.Couples who married in their 20s and early 30s, and stayed married, were in almost the same health as unmarried couples living together. Men and women who had neither married nor lived with a partner had the worst health in middle age, with a higher risk of heart and breathing problems. The study was done by the University College London Institute of Education, London School of Economics, and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Starting Another Relationship Helps “For those people who experience separation and divorce, it appears that as long as they begin another relationship, their health does not suffer in the long term,” says the study’s lead author, George Ploubidis, PhD, a scientist at UCL. What might explain the link between your relationship status and your health? For starters, your partner can encourage you to keep up good habits (like exercise) and can give you emotional support when times get tough, Ploubidis says past research shows. “A couple’s income also appears to play an important role in affecting health,” he says. “Previous research has also shown that men experience an initial decline after divorce, but we found that in the long term they tend to revert back to their pre-divorce health status. Surprisingly, those men who divorced in their late 30s and did not subsequently remarry were less likely to suffer from conditions related to diabetes in early middle-age compared to those who were married.” The conclusion is that loneliness can have a negative impact on the health status of an individual. We all need friends, partners and loved ones. Drop your comments below! Stay Healthy!!!

Why you should always smile

Why you should always smile

Lifestyle Heronewstab   23:59

It is very good to have a smiling personality. Apart
from the fact that it helps you with people through
life, it is also beneficial to our body system.
Laughter they say is the best medicine as only a
happy man can laugh and a happy man is a healthy
man. Thus, using mathematical expression if a=b
and b=c then a=c which invariably indicates that a
laughing man is a healthy man.
Aside the fact that it takes lesser muscle number
ranging from 4-22 [average of 17] to smile than the
total of about 43 involved with frowning, laughing
also has enormous health benefits which we will
discuss later in this article.
Every being spend a handsome amount of money
just to stay healthy meanwhile there are many
ways you can personally save money and boost
your health. There are even a few things you can
do that are absolutely free. One of the easiest and
cheapest ways to boost your health, your mood,
your longevity, and even your success is to smile/
laugh.
The type of smile in view here isn’t the fake smile
but the real smile that emanates from the bottom of
the heart. Most people can spot a fake smile, even
if they can’t say how they know. Fake smiles
usually use fewer muscles than genuine smiles,
which involve muscles around the eyes. Real
smiles also creep in slower than the false ones. So,
if you have to fake a smile, try to make it as real as
possible, think of happy memories or visualize your
favourite people and places. It makes a difference
in what others see and in how you feel.
Lets See Some Benefits Of Smiling And Laughing
Lower Heart Rate – Smiling slows the heart
and relaxes the body. This lets the heart work
without efficient at a speed that has no chance
of overworking it. People who smile and laugh
often are less likely to develop heart disease
as the heart works in an enhancing condition
devoid of excessive pressure on such.
Lowers blood pressure- of course anything
that affects the heart will affect the blood flow
level thus the slowing down of the frequency
of the beating of the heart has a direct effect
on the blood pressure thereby reducing it.
Reduce Stress – Stress is a common problem
in the modern world that causes a myriad of
health problems. Stress relief may be as
simple as smiling a little more throughout the
day. Smiling releases endorphins that
counteract and diminish the stress hormones
level in the body.
Better Mood – The endorphins do more than
kick stress to the curb. Endorphins lift your
mood. Feeling down? Endeavour to endow
your face with a garment of smile on your
face, even if it isn’t entirely genuine at first,
and turn your entire day around with
something simple, easy to do, and free.
Kill Pain – Smiling and laughter both have
been shown to lessen pain. They release
endorphins that lift our moods, but many of
these act as natural painkillers too. If you are
still in doubt of how effective it might seem
ask lover just getting out of heart break.
Look Younger – Smiles naturally lift the face
as it exercises the muscles that are involved
and in studies laughing have beenpostulated
to make people look younger, around 3 years
younger on average. You want to look younger
than your age? Start laughing today.
Longevity – The effects of a good smile
extend past just the exterior good looks.
People who smile more often live longer too,
around 7 years longer than most according to
one study. It releases stress, helps the heart,
and much more to keep you healthy longer.
Boost Immune System – Smiles help the body
relax and this lets the immune system react
more quickly and effectively against invaders.
With this rapid response the body has at
every point in time adequate antibodies to fight
any intruder.
Stay Healthy!!!

Tips on how to get a good night

Tips on how to get a good night

Lifestyle Heronewstab   09:56

WAYS TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP Take a cold shower Your body temperature plays a big role in getting a good night’s rest. If you’re going to have a shower before bed, make it a cold one. When we take a warm shower close to bed, we raise our body temperature, which naturally falls around 10 p.m. You simply can’t get to sleep as easily if your body temperature is too warm. One study by researchers in Lille, a city in north-eastern France, found that subjects fell asleep faster and had a better overall quality of sleep following behaviours that cooled the body, such as taking a cold shower right before bed. Keep your bedroom cold The best predictor of quality sleep was maintaining a room temperature. Studies have shown that temperatures outside of 60 – 66⁰F lead people to become restless. When we’re too hot or cold we become antsy, tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. And for those of you who sleep naked and without a sheet, research indicates an optimum room temperature between 86 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Ditch the Devices. The light from electronic devices messes with our sleep patterns. If you can’t avoid using them, dim the brightness. Bright lights, including the blue-and-white light that comes from a computer monitor or a television screen can deceive the brain, which registers it as daylight. Lying in bed watching a movie on an iPad may be relaxing, but the constant bright light from the screen can make it more difficult for some people to fall asleep afterward. Exercise during the day Those who exercised reported a better quality of sleep than those who remained sedentary. Exercise during the day, even a small amount, helps you fall asleep faster. This seems obvious, right? The more physically exhausted you are, the better you sleep? But it’s more complicated than that. It turns out that it’s not just about exercise, it’s more about seeing yourself as a fit person that matters. If you lay down to sleep and you’re not worried about whether you’re exercising, you have one less thing to be anxious about. But even if you’re working out hard, research shows that exercise will not necessarily improve your sleep if you feel like you’re not doing enough. This might be part of the reason that yoga has been linked to improved sleep. It helps your mind to be at ease and while you’re trying to fall asleep. That matters more than you think. Avoid coffee and alcohol It is obviously not a good idea to drink coffee in the evening if it keeps you up at night. Nor is drinking alcohol before bedtime a smart move. Alcohol may help speed the onset of sleep, but it begins to take its toll during the second half of the night. As the body breaks down the liquid, the alcohol in the bloodstream often leads to an increase in the number of times a person briefly wakes up. Other common suggestions from sleep doctors include *.Maintaining a consistent bedtime. *.Turning the lights down low in the home about a half hour before climbing into bed. Stay Healthy!!!

Common habits that damage human liver

Common habits that damage human liver

Lifestyle Heronewstab   09:52

The Liver is one of the most important organs of the body. It performs various functions that allows us to be an optimal level day in day out. The liver has wide range of functions and it plays a vital role in numerous physiological processes, including metabolic function and blood detoxification. It is also a regenerative organ i.e whenever one of its cell is damaged, it quickly replaces it. I call it the non-complaining organ. One will not know how damaged his or her liver is until over 60% of its cells have been damaged. Most of the times at such points there isn’t much that can be done to salvage the situation. There are different habitual behavior that most of us don’t know affect our liver as the damage can be gradual and initially without obvious symptoms. But over time these bad habits can severely harm your liver. This is very dangerous, as your body cannot function properly without a properly working liver. Common Habits That Damages The Liver *. Not Sleeping Enough I know this may sound weird to most of us but it is actually true. A study published in theJournal of Anatomyfound that sleep deprivation can cause oxidative stress to the liver. Another study reveals why shift workers and people who suffer from sleep deprivation suffer from a large range of health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. It was found that their livers aren’t processing fat efficiently and instead allowing fat to accumulate (which proves that the body cannot function properly without a properly working liver). Also when we sleep, our body goes into a repair process. So, make sure you get a good 8 hours of sleep, as lack of sleep will ruin your elimination process and damage your liver. *. Over use Of Certain Medications Over use or over-the-counter drugs and certain prescription drugs is known to cause liver damage. Some of these drugs include antidepressants, mood stabilizers, corticosteroids (used for treating inflammation) and pain relievers. It’s therefore important to review the side effects and adverse effects of medications before taking them. *. Alcohol Consumption I know this is an habit we all know to well. Most people know the associated dangers but we cannot overemphasize it. Heavy alcohol consumption is the most common cause of liver damage. Excess amount of alcohol decreases the liver’s ability of removing toxins from the body. This is because the liver gets diverted from its other functions and focuses mainly on converting alcohol to a less toxic form, and this causes fatty liver disease and inflammation. When the liver tries to break down the alcohol, the resulting chemical reaction can damage the liver cells, and after a long time of consuming excess amount of alcohol, the damage can become permanent and cause cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) which leads to loss of liver function. Frequent alcohol abuse can degrade the liver over time and kill off cells. When the liver attempts to repair this damage, it could lead to DNA mutations that kick start cancers. *. Smoking Smoking not only harms the lungs but also harms the liver. The numerous toxic substances inhaled in cigarette smoke find their way to the liver and add to the overall toxic load placed on the organ. The chemicals cause oxidative stress that lead to formation of free radicals that destroy liver cells, This is an habit you must quit to live a long healthy life. *. Poor Nutrition and Obesity Obesity is linked to poor eating habits and can harm your liver over time, just as drinking too much alcohol does. The reason for that is that too much of the wrong foods causes excess fat build-up in the liver, known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. The liver normally helps to process and regulate the amount of sugar and fat in the blood, but in obese people the liver becomes overwhelmed and starts storing excess fat in its own liver cells, either because there is no other place for them elsewhere or the liver fails to break them down. Over time, if too much fat is accumulated in the liver, the liver can become inflamed and the liver cells can be damaged. Stay Healthy!!!

Amazing reasons why you should eat Bitter Leaf

Amazing reasons why you should eat Bitter Leaf

Nutrition Heronewstab   09:35

Bitter leaf (Vernoniaamygdalina) is a popular vegetable probably because of the bitter taste. Bitter leaf is used for preparing the well-known Bitter leaf soup. It is also known as Onugbu, Shiwaka & Ewuro by the Igbos, Hausas & Yorubas respectively in Nigeria. Although this plant has been around for ages, only a handful of the general populace including the users are well acquainted with the medicinal and health benefits of this ‘veggie’ whose leaves, extracts, stems, roots and barks are used for gastronomic, medicinal and therapeutic purposes. Vitamins in Bitter leaf includes; Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vit.B1 and Vit.B2. My paternal grandma was a big fan of the bitter leaf juice, and on one of my visits before her demise she made me drink the juice to cure a fever. Of course the juice had a very bitter taste which I despised, at that time, but when I realized that in no time the fever was gone, I humbly joined the Bitter leaf fans club. After that experience I decided to do my findings and discover a few more benefits of this wonderful gift of mother earth. Health benefits of Vernoniaamygdalinaincludes; *.It speeds up metabolism thereby reducing the chances of any consumer developing constipation and increasing the usage of the stored fat indicating that it can be of great use to those who desire weight loss. *.Bitter leaf juice relieves fever and feverish conditions. Take the squeezed juice, 3 times daily until the symptom disappears. *.It also helps to reduce high sugar level in the blood because it speeds up the rate of metabolism and glucose uptake by the cells of the body thereby reducing the blood-sugar level, aprodigious news for diabetic patients. *.Squeeze the fresh leaves on your palm and apply the juice on skin rashes, eczema, ring worms and any superficial skin ailments, this is possible because this leave has antibiotic and antifungal properties. If applied ideally and rightly you’ll notice a change in few days.Don’t apply to open wounds. *.Bitter leaf is said to soothe and also cure pile. *.Bitter leaf has anti-oxidants properties in it thus, taking a cup of bitter leaf juice a day, is a great way to detoxify the body of harmful toxins. *.Bitter leaf(Vernoniaamygdalina) also cures mild stomach ailments. When there are conditions emanating from constipationsuch as stomach upset bitter leaf juice could be of help. *.Bitter leaf juice is said to increase breast milk production in nursing mothers. *.The washed roots and stalks of bitter leaf are boiled and the infusion is taking as a worm expeller, this s possible because bitter leaf has ability to cause hyper motility on smooth muscles. A cup of bitter leaf infusion taking first thing in the morning before meals *.Bitter leaf juice is used by local women in Guinea-Bissau to contract the uterus after childbirth and therefore should not be taking during pregnancy or if you’re trying to conceive, because high intake might cause miscarriage. *.A cup of bitter leaf juice a day energizes you…o yes it does. Stay Healthy!!