your health

Tips To Relieve Toothache – Garlic ???

ling10 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:35:01 +0000

You know the pain that puts you off functional mode and you just want to take a hike and disappear from the scene? Yes you know it – the toothache!
Did you know that you do not always have to run to the dentist every time you feel like something is not right with your teeth? That’s what home remedies are for and on top of that discover these few tips to help ease the pain without straining your medical aid.

Keeping Fit In Your Old Age

ling10 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:27:16 +0000

Our bodies change alot as we approach our senior years, but getting old does not mean that your life is has now come to an end. A sterling example would be Ruth Frith, who showed that age is no barrier when it comes to sport, when she won a gold medal for shot put at the age of a 100 at the World Masters Games! While the slowing down of body functions is inevitable, a proper exercise regime is sure to slow down the aging process along with many other benefits that follow.

Pregna-Cise Pregna-Cise

ling10 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:22:42 +0000

Being pregnant does not mean getting fat, being tired all the time and having to give up the things you enjoy. Most woman benefit greatly from exercising during their pregnancies, as it not only keeps you fit and active, but takes you one step closer to regaining your slim figure once you have given birth!

You will find that it is also a big plus for your baby and that strong muscles and a fit heart can ease labour pain, and seriously,who doesn’t want that right? Below are a few tips on safe exercising, however it …

Living With Cancer At An Early Age

ling10 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:52:17 +0000

One out of every 75 000 children develop cancer every year. In South Africa, between 1 000 and 1 600 new cases of children with cancer are diagnosed annually.

Dealing with the fact that your child has been diagnosed with cancer is a difficult process for most …

Drink More Tea

ling10 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:47:54 +0000

Who says tea is only for old people? If you haven’t been really interested in drinking tea then now is the time to start. A study in England has found that drinking four cups of tea a day has huge benefits.

Not only will it help lift your mood and increase alertness but it also can cut down the risk of a heart attack. The list of benefits of tea is endless but just to nudge …

Did You Know?

ling10 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:39:49 +0000

The name Wendy was first used in JM Barrie’s Peter Pan.

Lady Peseshet of Anci Egyptent (2600-2100 BC) is the world’s first known female physician.

Adriaan van der Donck was the first and only lawyer in New York City in 1653. …

Morning Sickness

ling10 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:35:38 +0000

Morning sickness can sometimes make you feel like questioning why you got pregnant in the first place. It usually starts off with nausea in the first 12 weeks. This can be accompanied by vomiting. (Be sure to go see a doctor of the vomiting becomes excessive.) Morning sickness – as the name goes – usually is worse in the morning, but it does continue throughout the day.

The causes
Seeing that your body is going through changes and you are adjusting to them, naturally it would seem that hormones are the cause. …

Does Friendship Have A Time Limit?

ling10 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:19:16 +0000

We all have different kinds of friends. There are people you could still phone at 2 a.m., because your car broke down or your partner has left you for your 19 year old neighbour. These are the wonderful people who make our lives easier and more worthwhile, if we are lucky, that is.

The real friends
There are those who can remember when we fell on the playground, those who can clearly recall our first crush, those who worked with us, laughed with us, listened to us, and attended funerals of our family members.

However, often enough, we suddenly come …

Pimples! Pimples…Say Goodbye To Low Self-Esteem!

ling10 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:02:52 +0000

No woman is ever entertained by the emergence of a pimple on her face. It gets your self-esteem down and tampers with your mood. The first thing you think of is how to get rid of it and you worry about the spot it will leave behind. Most people would rush to pop it which usually makes the situation even worse.

Here are some handy tips to help you deal with pimples in a more effective way: …

Healthier Replacements

ling10 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:07:36 +0000

Anyone who’s anyone is on the band wagon for trying to eat healthier. We cut out this and that; we try every diet from the zone diet to the blood type diet. We try powders and tablets, and while these work pleasantly for some; others are stuck with the fat a few months down the line again.

What folks need to remember is that while trying out a diet here and there is okay; do not go overboard with trying every new diet in sight. By doing that you may actually do more harm than good to your body. …