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Bad habits can often have adverse effects on your health. They can make you feel unwell and cause long-term affects on your physical condition. If you want to live a long and healthy life, there may be some bad habits you need to overcome.Many of the bad habits that make you feel poorly are related to diet and nutrition. A growing number of people in the US are becoming obese. This is mainly due to the fact that they have developed the bad habit of overeating, as well as eating to much “junk” food.This can lead to numerous health problems and diseases. Heart disease, diabetes, bone and joint distress, and many other physical conditions can result. Even some forms of cancer occur more often in obese people. Moreover, very obese people are often bedridden and cannot care for themselves.Some people do not have the habit of overeating. They just eat the wrong things when they do eat. They may eat fast foods at every meal. This can literally make you sick and cause weight gain as well. The high quantities of fats, sugars, and starches in fast foods make them very unhealthy.Other foods can be bad habits as well. Fried foods cause health problems such as raising cholesterol and clogging arteries. Foods that are low in fiber lack a substance the body needs to function well. It is a bad habit to avoid high fiber foods. Foods high in sugar are bad habits, if not addictions. They affect the metabolism in drastic ways, causing an imbalance in energy and insulin, which can lead to diabetic conditions.People have trouble knowing what kinds of electrolytes they need. Some people have bad habits when it comes to salt. They will salt all the food on their plate as soon as they sit down, without even tasting it first. Too much salt can lead to hypertension and even high blood pressure.Even if you eat right, you will be weak if you do not exercise. Living a inactive lifestyle is a bad habit. You may not have much choice about how much movement is allowed at your job. That does not mean that you cannot get out and get your heart beating before or after work.In fact, if you do not have time to exercise outside of work, you probably have another bad habit in the health area. Overworking is a cause for several illnesses. High blood pressure, heart disease, and others can plague you if you do not stop and take time to relax at home.A discussion of bad health habits would not be complete without reference to smoking, drinking, and drugs. Each of these has dire health risks that are known by most people. If you smoke, you might get lung cancer. You might also get COPD, another breathing disorder. If you drink, you might have liver failure. Drugs can do all kinds of damage, including damage to your brain and heart.Others care about your health, as you should care, too. It may be difficult, but kicking your bad habits and making yourself healthy again is a worthy goal to aspire to. Why not start today?—For more health related articles visit The Lucky Berry Health Blog. Lung Cancer News…
As an author I am assuming by reading this article you have an understanding that smoking is generally bad for your health. However, do you really know how bad smoking is for you? Do you understand what it actually does to your body? If you’re the kind of person that simply doesn’t know or doesn’t care you should definitely keep reading.Smoking kills nearly four hundred and fifty thousand people every year. Don’t just read that number but understand it. Smoking tobacco has been proven to cause lung cancer, pregnancy complications, strokes, heart disease, and over all making you far less healthy of a person. Now you may read this but take a second to think about these problems actually happening to you. Do some research and take a look at what these problems actually do to someone’s life and what state of mind it leaves them in. Have you ever met anyone with any of these problems and thought “What if this was me?” As a smoker you are well on your way to entering these horrible diseases. Is your addictive habit worth putting yourself through such a disaster? You really should take a step back and consider this because an “I told you so” down the line is really not worth it in this situation.Many also understand the penalties of quitting smoking such as how hard it is on your mind, gaining weight, and stress. It needs to be understood that to quit smoking is comparably as difficult as quitting such drugs as cocaine and heroin. Even with the latest prescription drugs it takes a strong heart and will to truly kick the habit. It is completely possible to do it and I personally know many individuals that were able to walk away from it without any medications just fine.With every drag of a cigarette you are shortening your life span but what if you didn’t have to? At this point I am not referring to quitting but instead adjust your habit. Recent technology has brought in a product called an electronic cigarette. This device vaporizes water, flavor, and optional nicotine. The sensation provided is very close to being comparable to smoke with many people believing it actually is better tasting. In the United States these are casual devices that many have found a good replacement for cigarettes when comparing costs, taste, feeling, and freedom. Better yet, this has shown to cause no actual harm to your body.Regardless of your decision you should take this one seriously. Dying from smoking related illnesses can be painful but preventable.—Quit smoking or change your habit using an Electronic Cigarette. Get a product demonstration, testimonial and a NJOY 20 percent off coupon code “20pct” at NJOY Coupon Code. Lung Cancer News…
Aging isn’t just wrinkles. . .it’s disease and illnessMost of us think of ‘aging’ as wrinkles that begin to appear on our face. But that word applies to all the diseases and conditions that impact our health . . . breast cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, etc. Chances are you or a family member has experienced the fear and pain of one or more of these frightening conditions. And yes, wrinkles can be painful, but they aren’t usually life threatening.What few realize is that skin care products and other topical personal care items we use are significant contributors to these diseases. The products applied to our skin to help us look younger actually contain Age Accelerators. Synthetic chemicals used in the formulation of these products have been scientifically linked to these diseases. So when you apply anti-wrinkle cream to your face, it is actually making you older.The typical industry response to concerns about toxic ingredients has been, “Oh, the ingredients are such fractional amounts they cannot possibly be harmful”. That’s like the tobacco companies telling us one cigarette will not cause lung cancer. It’s the multiple packs of cigarettes every day, month after month, that is the problem.”We look good, we smell good, and we have just exposed ourselves to 200 different chemicals a day, through personal care products.” (U.S. News and World Report)So, every day, we apply creams and lotions, use deodorant, brush our teeth, use perfume (or products with fragrance) . . . and the small amounts of toxic, carcinogenic and hormone disrupting chemicals add up. In fact, scientific studies have shown these chemicals remain in our blood and fat tissue, and some have been found in breast cancer tumors. The specific chemicals are not in the air we breathe, the water we drink, or the food we eat. They are only found in the products which are then absorbed through the skin.”Cosmetics are being marketed in the United States, which may pose a serious hazard to the public. Over 2,983 chemicals used in cosmetics…and one-third (884) of these ingredients have been reported as toxic substances…” (Senator Edward Kennedy, quoting a General Accounting Office report).Much of the related statistical evidence can be found in government agencies: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Center of Disease Control (CDC), National Institute of Health (NIH), Government Accounting Office (GAO), Poison Control Center and others. The manufacturers that claim these synthetic ingredients are safe rely on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to protect their workers from the very chemicals found in the products you and your children are exposed to on a daily basis.As the largest organ of the body, the skin absorbs much more than we can imagine. Yet, it doesn’t absorb water. Otherwise, we would gain weight every time we took a shower or bath. But the small molecules of skin care ingredients are absorbed. Just think of those transdermal patches delivering medicines through the skin. The skin is also a wonderful elimination organ. People can be embarrassed by perspiration, but that is the body’s way of releasing toxins.Yes, there is hope. We can improve our health and look younger.Here are the basic habits I recommend:·Avoid cigarettes and alcohol. These have been proven to be dangerous to our health and actually age our skin prematurely. Alcohol in moderation, especially a glass of wine, should not be problematic.·Eat healthy. This may be a challenge with busy lifestyles, but try to eat as many fruit and vegetables as you can - and choose organic.·Look for natural skin care and personal care products that bear Certified ToxicFree® Seal. It’s your assurance the products are free of toxic, carcinogenic and hormone disrupting chemicals.·Choose organic. Just as you select ‘organic’ food, look for skin care that is organic and free from age accelerating ingredients.·Contact the ToxicFree® Foundation (www.toxicfree.org), and purchase a ToxicAlarm Guide. This quick-read booklet includes a list of dangerous chemicals and how to identify them on the labels of products.·Use information resources: www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep is a website to research some products and nearly every ingredient. Don’t be alarmed, there are safe alternatives.To improve your skin and retain a healthy, ageless appearance:·Begin your skin detoxification program by choosing a ToxicFree® cleanser to remove dirt, pollutants and chemicals from the skin surface.·Select a masque with glacier silt that can help draw the toxins from deep within your skin. Remember, your skin is an excellent elimination organ.·Tone your skin with products that contain Oxyene™ to counter exposure to polluted ‘city air’. This is a patented form of ‘liquid stabilized oxygen’ that will help breathe new life into your skin.·Moisturize your skin with natural, organic skin care products appropriate for your skin type and age to assure your skin has the hydration and nutrition it needs.Once you find the right organic skin care you will be on the path to detoxifying your skin for longer life and an ageless appearance.—Linda Chae is President & Chief Formulator for Chae Organics, Inc. and a pioneer in ‘go natural’ skin care for consumers. Her commitment to clean, safe toxic free products requires organic ingredients backed by scientific research. As a consumer advocate, protecting human beings from dangers in skin care products became personal when she became a cancer survivor herself. To order her products, visit www.chaeorganics.biz Lung Cancer News…
Silicosis. Lung cancer. Tuberculosis. Renal disease. Autoimmune disorders. It may sound like a litany of unfair and terrifying illnesses, but it’s worse - it’s a list of the potential side effects of silica exposure in the workplace. And with 1.7 million workers facing industrial silica exposure in a number of professions, it’s of growing concern to doctors and attorneys.What Is Silica, Anyway?More than just a benign dust, silica is actually the world’s second most common mineral. Present in mineral ore, sand, and other rocks, silica comes in crystalline form and can be easily inhaled and breathed through the lungs. Over time, silica dust exposure can cause a buildup of scar tissue in the lungs, and this is the most deadly threat to exposed employees. Silica can be found at many job sites, including:* factories that work with pottery and related materials, or ceramics;* glass factories;* soap and detergent plants;* the use of jackhammers on construction sites where drilling and sandblasting occurs;* foundries;* mines;* railroads and ship yards;* stone work sites.Silicosis - Industrial KillerSilicosis kills more than 250 workers a year, but the disease is 100 percent preventable with the proper safety measures. The disease is especially dangerous because it takes so long to manifest - up to 20 years in some workers.Side effects of silica exposure can include serious cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, fever, etc., because it is a lung disease. In addition, the presence of silica in the lungs often causes an autoimmune disorder, leaving workers more vulnerable to other lung ailments such as pneumonia and tuberculosis. A thorough medical examination, including chest X-ray, lung capacity testing and other modalities, is needed for a complete silicosis diagnosis.There are three different types of silica-related conditions such as chronic silicosis, acute silicosis (with high exposures; may develop anywhere from weeks to five years after exposure), and accelerated silicosis (developing over five to ten years). The severity of silicosis in a given worker depends on the level and repetition of the occupational exposure.What Is Being Done?OSHA and MSHA rules do apply to silica exposure at work sites. OSHA has set an exposure limit that specifies the maximum amount of permissible silica exposure during an eight-hour shift.In addition, OSHA and MSHA both require employers to provide appropriate measures to prevent silica exposures. These include, but are not limited to, proper record keeping, providing respiratory protection devices to workers, and posting appropriate warnings to workers who may be exposed to silica dust in their jobs. It is important for workers who work in dusty conditions to take the proper precautions against silicosis and other silica-related occupational diseases.If you are suffering from a work-related illness from silica exposure, seek the proper medical attention immediately. Consult with an experienced silica attorney to determine whether you have a case. Those exposed to silica or working in a silica-related industry should speak with an attorney to discuss the potential for compensation on medical bills.—Learn more about Silica risks and the latest news results by visiting silica.legalview.com/. Use LegalView’s other practice areas for information on topics such as the Chantix recall or the latest on the condition caused by birth canal complications, Erb’s Palsy, which can be found at erbs-palsy.legalview.com/. Lung Cancer News…
Breast cancer is a major health concern and you need to know if you have breast cancer symptoms or signs. Women including men have breast cancer as I wrote in my last newsletter. According to the recent survey worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer and the fifth most common cause of cancer death in the world. Breast cancer is by far the most common cancer among women. The number of cases worldwide has significantly increased since the 1970s, a phenomenon partly blamed on the way that we eat and the pollution that exists in the water, air, and food. The other big factor in cancer is the thoughts that we have. Toxins and chemical pollution cause acid and free radicals in our body and so do negative thoughts. It is these acids and free radicals that change your body0s pH and that depletes the oxygen in your cells allowing cancer to form freely and to multiple. To protect yourself against cancer, you need to know the signs of breast cancer so you can take action against it right away and to learn good nutritional habits. Due to the high incidence of breast cancer among older women, screening is now recommended in many countries. Recommended screening methods include breast self-examination and mammogram. This test has been estimated to reduce breast cancer-related mortality by 20-30%. Routine and annual mammography of women older than age 40 or 50 is recommended. Mammograms do not detect all possible cancer tissue. They can detect micro calcification of calcium, which might indicate the presents of cancer. Calcium can deposit in tissue and this is caused by an acid body. To stay in solution, calcium must have enough sodium in the surrounding liquid. In an alkaline body, there is plenty of sodium to keep calcium in solution, but in an acid body, calcium will precipate out and form crystals. Early signs and symptoms of breast cancer are usually not painful. This may be the reason why most women don0t know they have breast cancer until after several breast cancer signs and symptoms start to appear. You should see your health care provider, if you notice the following: 0 Lump in the armpit or above the collarbone that does not go away in two weeks or so. Although most breast lumps are not cancerous, it always best to check them out 0 Breast discharge is a common problem and is rarely a symptom of cancer, but if it is from only one breast or if it is bloody, then check with your doctor 0 Nipple inversion is a common in normal nipples, but nipple inversion that has developed recently can be of concern 0 Changes in the breast skin including redness, changes in texture, and puckering. These changes are usually caused by skin diseases but occasionally can be associated with breast cancer. Breast cancer is a condition where you lack oxygen in your cells and when you have an acid body. To prevent cancer from forming, you need to learn how to make your body more alkaline. In my new nutrition course, I concentrate on how you can make your body more alkaline. An alkaline body not only stops cancer but also stops and prevents most diseases from forming in your body. Don0t wait until you have symptoms of breast cancer or any other disease before you start improving your health habits. Start now learning what good nutrition is and how you can be free from illness. Rudy Silva is a natural nutritionist that has a nutrition course that will help you prevent, stop, or eliminate illness. To find out more about how you can do this, go to: Using Nutrition to Stop Illness Lung Cancer News…
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