http://health.xblogger.net Products review, News and Discussion Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:16:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For years, nutrition experts have been advising us to avoid foods containing trans fats because of their link to an increased risk of heart disease because they lower your good cholesterol (HDL) and raise your bad cholesterol (LDL).Palm oil, on the other hand, increases the good HDL cholesterol levels while ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2008/01/14/the-best-oil-to-consume-is-found-in-malaysia/ Dry and sensitive skin conditions are commonly seen in patients who suffer from eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and photoaging. Some medications prescribed for acne (such as retinoid) or wrinkles can also cause dry skin. Development of microfissures and cracks in the skin in dry skin conditions can serve as portals of ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2008/01/09/dry-and-sensitive-skin/ A well-balanced diet provides the vitamins and minerals essential for our general and physical health. However, with our ever-increasing hectic lifestyle, it is difficult to achieve a perfectly balanced diet. Our body is, more often than not, deprived of certain nutritious elements. If that's not enough, other factors such ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/12/why-do-we-need-supplements/ 1. Choose foods low in saturated fats and high in beta-carotene, vitamin C, E and mineral zinc, which protect against heart disease. 2. Take in more soluble fibre such as oats and psyllium seeds as they lower cholesterol level by binding to the bile salts for elimination. 3. Boost the intake of ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/06/healthy-tips-for-a-healthy-cholesterol-level/ Together with other substances, oxidised LDL cholesterol can form a thick, hard deposit called a plaque that clogs the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. The build-up of oxidized LDL cholesterol in the arterial walls damages the lining of the arteries, causing blood cells called platelets to form a clot ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/12/03/health-risk-of-high-cholesterol/ Is cholesterol good or bad? The truth is cholesterol is not all bad as it is used by the body to build cell membranes, produce sex hormones, insulate nerves and digest fat. Problem arises only when excess cholesterol in the body that increases the risk of heart disease. The Good and ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/11/27/the-good-and-bad-cholesterol/ Have you ever experienced Insomnia? Sleep deprivation during exam time? It affects your daily activities to a great extend the following day. Sleep deprivation can alter your levels of thyroid and stress hormones, potentially affecting everything from your memory to your immune system, heart, and metabolism. Follow the following tips, ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/11/22/to-the-slumberland/  Non-drug treatments 1.Avoid alcohol, over-the-counter decongestants, antihistamines and caffeine which tend to cause urine retention. 2.Do not limit the amount of fluids you drink. Fluids are very important to flush out the bladder and prevent infections from developing. 3.Saw palmetto has been shown to to provide improvement in urinary flow for 90% of ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/11/13/how-to-treat-bph/ Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in elderly men. Medical science has not quite pinpointed the exact cause, but it could be related to the hormonal changes thatcome with getting older. BPH is not cancerous.It is a swelling of the prostate gland. The prostate is the walnut-sized gland that ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/11/09/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph/ Carotenoids are a class of natural fat-soluble pigments found principally in plants, where they play a vital role in the photosynthetic process. Carotenoids are responsible for many of the red, orange and yellow colours of plant leaves, fruits and flowers. Some familiar examples of carotenoid colouration are the oranges of ... http://health.xblogger.net/index.php/2006/11/07/the-colours-of-health/