Lose Weight: How To Lose Weight With Zumba Fitness?

Tennis, swimming, and drinking Herbalife shake are just few of the ways I mentioned to help you lose weight. The next method I’ve recently discovered can truly help you lose weight and assist me in maintaining my current weight.

This recent discovery is dancing with Zumba Fitness. It is a fitness program based on salsa, meringue, cumbia, reggaeton and other Latin music. Just a few seconds of performing the dance moves being demonstrated, I was sweating buckets under my non-workout outfit.

Zumba fitness is not only good for losing weight but it is also helpful in learning how to dance Latin music. This fitness program is different from Hip Hop Abs. Zumba Fitness involves 99% dancing, ergo, double the fun. You can forget you are exercising.

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Prevent Osteoporosis: Drink Milk

Not everyone likes to drink milk, but I love it. I always drink this liquid that contains various vitamins and minerals two times a day. This habit will help me prevent osteoporosis, according to doctors.

Some of the commercial milk today contains nano-calcium. This type of milk enters into the inner layer of the bone thereby building your bones, not just from the inside but also from the outside.

In my mother’s case, too much calcium in her body caused kidney stones to form. For that reason, she could not take more than one glass of milk every day.

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Osteoporosis Myths

Do’s and Don’ts

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Osteoporosis: How To Prevent Osteoporosis?

Yesterday, my mom had her bone scan for free at Gaisano Mall of Davao. Free bone scan was conducted by Anlene—a low-fat high calcium milk. Fortunately, my mom’s result was satisfactory. She is at low risk of osteoporosis. But I still doubt the accuracy of the said examination.

Anyway, they presented us with ways on how to prevent osteoporosis. First of all, you need to eat a healthy diet. A type of diet that contains essential bone nutrients. You also have to be physically active. By that it means taking part in weight bearing exercises, like running, jumping fast walking, etc.

Apart from that, you must quit smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and caffeinated drinks. In other words, live a healthy lifestyle.

Those are just few of the ways you and I can do to maintain healthy bones. And remember to drink two glasses of milk every day.

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Foods To Eat To Stay Away From Heart Surgeon

Apple is good to keep doctors away, according to one saying. It is true. But how about foods that can stop heart surgeon from experimenting on your heart? You do not have to be a vegetarian to achieve healthy heart.

According to experts, you can have a heart healthy heart without eliminating meat from your diet. You may consume lean beef along with garlic, vegetables, and a glass of red wine. That will make your day. After having such a healthy meal, you may devour strawberries and yoghurt plus almonds. Finish your meal by nibbling on dark chocolate.

Now, that’s scrumptious without sacrificing your health.

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How To Get Deep Sleep?

Noche Buena is a Filipino's way of celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus. We are supposed to be awake at Christmas Eve to dine with the rest of the family members, but not me. I just slept and was not aroused by a pandemonium of feasting. Yes, I had deep sleep that night.

So, how did I manage to have deep sleep? I just poured two teaspoons of AIM Global's My Choco into a glass of cold water and drank it before going to bed.

Ever since I started drinking My Choco of AIM Global, I always have a deep sleep. Well, that's at least my body's reaction to that type of beverage. Or it can also be a treatment for your insomnia.

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How To Fight Weight Gain During Holidays

Yes, two more days and it will be Christmas… eight more days before New Year. But for those individuals who are health/weight conscious (like me), these holidays can be crucial. So, in order to fight against holiday weight gain, there are things you can do to prevent overeating.

One of the several ways to stop weight gain is to eat smaller meals. If you will attend a party, you should never go out with your stomach empty. Eat a little so that you will not find yourself in a gula.

Eat more fruits and vegetables. They can help you feel more satisfied. Remember that fruits and vegetables have fewer calories.

Most of all get adequate sleep. You need it to fight against weight gain, not just during holidays but throughout the year. Remember that weight gain is linked to lack of sleep. So be aware.

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Stem Cells Research: What You Don't Know About The Umbilical Cord

Reader's Digest is no stranger to me. This is because RD is considered as the most widely-read magazine in Asia. Plus, the topics being discussed are informative.

For that reason, Reader's Digest is always on top of my what-to-do list. Their November 2009 issue was a very interesting and enthralling one. They have featured the benefits of storing blood from the umbilical cord. As you know it, umbilical cord is rich in stem cells. Yes, it is the same umbilical cord which is considered as hospital waste. Stem cells can save you, a family member or your baby in the future.

Research showed that cord blood stem cell may be able to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and diabetes. Apart from that, it may also treat diseases of the heart and spine.

So, if you are pregnant and want to save the blood from the umbilical cord when you give birth, then you must consult your doctor about it. Who knows? That blood may save someone's life.

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The Sarcoidosis That Killed Bernie Mac

It was through a program (that I forgot) in Velvet sky-cable channel that I learned about the real reason of Bernie Mac's death. According to the report, Bernie Mac died from pneumonia. But he also suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that affects any organ in the body. Patients with the said disease are susceptible to pneumonia.

Red bumps on the face, shins and arms are common symptoms of sarcoidosis. If you experience shortness of breath and have been coughing without remission, then you might be suffering from such disease since those are first symptoms of sarcoidosis. The only way to find out is to consult your physician.

Unfortunately, the cause of sarcoidosis is not known yet to the medical community, ergo, no known method to prevent the disease from occurring. Although the cause is still unknown, this disease can be treated. There are treatments available to keep the lungs working, as well as the other affected organs in the body.

As for Bernie Mac, he, surely, brought sarcoidosis awareness to the public.

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How Often Should You Clean Your Ear?

How often do you clean your ears? Seven times a week? Or twice a week? If you answered seven times a week, then you are putting your ears in danger. This is because cleaning your ear canal more than twice can cause dryness and may lead to some inflammation and irritation, according to my ENT.

However, you should clean your external ear as often as needed to get rid of the dirt. But never clean your ear canal more than twice.

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Colonoscopy Procedure Part II

My mom underwent colonoscopy last week and it turned out to be fine—no bumps, no abnormalities. In other words, there are no signs of colon cancer.

The procedure was quick that it only took less than 30 minutes. My mom was sedated during the procedure. She just strained for seconds as the fiber optic camera reached the ascending part of her colon. In general, she was doing okay while the doctor (number 1 gastroenterologist in Davao City) was busy maneuvering the device to look at her colon.

Since we have a family history of colon cancer, she needs to undergo colonoscopy after five years. But if there are any changes in her bowel movement, she has to go through the same type of colon examination.

Although we have a family history of colon cancer, we can still decrease our risk of developing this type of cancer by eating fiber-rich foods and consume at least three portions of fruits high in fiber each day.

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Colonoscopy Procedure: Its Cost And Preparation

My mom will undergo colonoscopy this week. This is an endoscopic examination of the colon. This procedure is imperative, especially when you have a family history of colon cancer. My maternal grandmother died of colon cancer many years ago and her children, including my mom, were advised to undergo colonoscopy when they reach the age of 50. This is to evaluate the risk of developing colon cancer.

In preparation for colonoscopy, mother will follow a soft diet, such as lugaw (rice porridge), a day before the examination. To clean her bowel, certain medication was given. Since that medication can induce frequent bowel movement, she must drink plenty of water in order to avoid dehydration. My mother's doctor recommended Gatorade.

Six hours of fasting before the procedure is also included in preparation for colonoscopy.

How about the cost of the procedure? Since my mother is a member of Philhealth, the cost of colonoscopy (in Davao City) is about PHP 12000.

Although the preparation for colonoscopy can cause some discomfort to patients, this procedure is still essential as a routine screening for colon cancer—you will be glad you underwent such exam.

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HDL Cholesterol: What Makes HDL A Good Cholesterol?

HDL stands for high density lipoprotein. It is also known as the "good" cholesterol because it lowers the risk of heart attack, carries cholesterol away from the arteries and sends it back to the liver, and it also wipes away excess cholesterol from the arterial plaque.

HDL is included in a lipid profile test, along with LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), triglycerides and total cholesterol. Lipid profile is usually requested to determine the risk of coronary heart disease. Blood is the specimen for this test. Before blood extraction, patient needs to undergo fasting for at eight to twelve hours.

Since HDL cholesterol is the good guy, you need it to fight against cholesterol related diseases. But how do you increase your HDL in the blood? One of the food varieties you can choose to increase HDL level is a food high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon. Then, be more physically active, maintain ideal weight, and quit smoking.

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Lose Weight With Herbalife

Although my weight is ideal for my height, I still want to try the Nutritional Shake Mix of Herbalife. It is a weight management formula that works in 3 ways: weight gain, weight loss, and weight maintenance.
Since this shake mix of Herbalife is a meal replacement formulated, I can skip one full meal each day. Instead of eating cup of rice and viand for dinner, I just have to mix 2 tablespoons of chocolate-flavored Nutritional Shake Mix and approximately 220 ml of cold water as my dinner. But I have one problem. My stomach feels empty after a few minutes. So, to feed my growling stomach, I eat one fiber-rich fruit in conjunction with the said meal replacement shake mix.
My brother is using it for quite some time now and he's been successful in losing extra pounds.
But of course, you also need to be physically active and avoid eating fatty foods in order to be triumphant in losing weight. Get more fruits and vegetables if you really want to shed some pounds.

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Skin Whitening—The Power Of L-Glutathione Of Whitelight

If you are an American, British or someone with natural white skin, skin tanning treatment must probably be more interesting to read than skin whitening treatment. But if you are a Filipino or a person with dark skin complexion, then skin whitening treatment is more appealing to you than skin tanning.

I know that you know the positive effects of taking glutathione. So, there is no need for me to elaborate on that topic.

Anyway, I attended an hour of lecture about the products of AIM Global held in Kidapawan City. Among their products, Whitelight Glutathione captivated my attention most.

The mode of administration for Whitelight Glutathione skin whitening treatment is sublingual, which means you have to spray the content under your tongue and hold it there for 20 seconds before swallowing it.

The lecturer said that it is more effective and safer than ingesting a pill of Glutathione. Why? I asked. Sublingual administration of any medication bypasses three processes in your system. It goes directly to your bloodstream, ergo, faster results.

The lecturer added that a lot of people are already using Whitelight Glutathione including celebrities, like Ara Mina (product endorser of White Light).

Is it effective? I inquired. Yes, said the woman who has been using it for a few months now. She added that Whitelight Glutathione skin whitening will evenly whiten your skin including those "dark areas" in your groin.

One bottle of Whitelight Glutathione skin whitening treatment costs around PHP 1,900 and it is good for two months.

So, if you want to have lighter skin, you might want to embark on Whitelight Glutathione skin whitening treatment in preparation for your graduation ball.

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Aloe Vera Gel As Sunburn Remedy

I had sunburn few days ago because of the obvious reason--too much sun exposure. I forgot to apply sun protection while I was practicing freestyle stroke. It got worse when I played tennis in the afternoon. My sister-in-law advised me to apply aloe vera gel of Herbalife onto the affected areas. To my relief, aloe vera gel is indeed an effective sunburn remedy. It soothed the painful burnt skin.

Aloe vera gel, by the way, is not only used to act as sunburn remedy but it is also an effective treatment for acne.

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How To Prevent Migraine?

I'm strong, but when it comes to migraine attack, I always falter. I'm too weak to fight it and it is too painful to see a light. Paracetamol may subdue the throbbing pain but it is not capable of completely eliminating it. According to health experts, it is easy to prevent migraine than to treat it; in which I fully agree.

How to prevent migraine? Keep away from eating foods that are rich in amino acid tyramine, such as cured and processed meats, aged cheeses, nuts and peanuts. Red wines, as well as chocolates, are known to trigger migraine because they contain high amount of tyramine.

Argh! I don't think I can prevent migraine from kicking in. All the foods that were mentioned were undeniably hard to resist.

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Remedies For Bad Breath

Besides the sickening underarm odor, halitosis or bad breath is another unpleasant odor that can trigger my sinusitis. That's why I stay away from people who smoke and who just had a breath pollutant meal. If I could not avoid talking to these people, I might be forced to offer them oranges to alleviate their stinking breath. Why oranges? Eating oranges is one of the remedies for bad breath. The citric acid of an orange will stimulate production of saliva that may help provide breath-freshening saliva.

Another remedy for bad breath is gargling with water. This remedy disentangles the bacteria coated in your mouth. Although it will not eliminate the odor, at least you will be able to have an acceptable breath, temporarily.

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Prevent Chronic Bronchitis

The most important advice given by physicians to prevent chronic bronchitis is—DO NOT SMOKE. Hence, if you still value your life, quit smoking NOW!

You can also prevent catching chronic bronchitis, especially if you are working with dust or fumes, by wearing a respirator that filters the pollutants from the air that you inhale.

Frequent washing of hands will also prevent you from getting viral bronchitis.

Saline solution is a good cleaning agent to clean your nose, as well as your sinuses.

Drink adequate amount of vitamin C to boost your immune system and to help you prevent chronic bronchitis.

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Remedy For Hiccup

Hiccup is characterized by a "hic!" sound. It comes in an inconvenient time and it usually happens when you eat too quickly or too much.

So, what is an effective remedy you can try to stop hiccup? Drink water. After your last gulp, take a deep breath and hold your breath for a few seconds and then exhale. Repeat this step once or twice. This remedy usually works for me. Another remedy for hiccup you can try is to put sugar under your tongue. Although they say it is effective, I have not tried it yet.

Hiccup will only last for a few seconds. In some cases though, hiccup will persist after a few days or weeks, which is a sign of another medical condition.

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How To Lose Weight While Having Fun?

Just play lawn tennis. You will surely lose 1000 calories in an hour of playing this game. But lawn tennis is different from badminton. You still have to acquire fundamental knowledge about lawn tennis in order to enjoy playing this favorite game of Maria Sharapova and Andy Roddick.

It is not necessary to play lawn tennis every day to lose weight. You can enjoy playing this game for one hour, twice or thrice a week. But words of caution though--this is highly addictive. Once you start playing it, you'd surely want to play more to lose more pounds.

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