HOW TO PREVENT KIDNEY STONES FROM DEVELOPING IN YOUR BODY.
Kidney stone develops when there is concentration of urine
in the bladder which later forms to grow in size as a substance. They become crystals which are removed from
the body by the flow of urine. However, kidney stone can grow in any other part
of the urinary track in the body, but usually it starts in the kidney. You can even find them in the ureter of the
bladder.
Common types of kidney stones include Cystine stones. Calcium stones. Uric Acid stones. And Struvite stones.
Please you are advised to consult your doctor to determine
the risk factor associated with the different types of kidney stone in your
body if you have any.
Medical
intervention is the most appropriate step to take when faced with kidney stone
problems. However, you can do the
following to prevent it from developing in your body. (a) Limit your salt
intake.
(b) Limit
your alcohol guzzling
(c) Reduce
the amount of vitamin C and D supplements.
(d) Increase your daily water intake to about
13 glasses.
(e) Your
animal protein intake must be checked.
(f) Oxalate
and calcium based foods including yoghurt, ice cream etc. must be
I will take my leave now to get you some more articles. This piece of health information is my bonus to you for encouraging me to present articles on topics relating to health and beauty of the body.
What is the secret to a long and healthy life? It is in the food that we eat. As you well know, all foods are not created
equal. Choosing and eating the right
foods may help increase your life expectancy as well as the quality of your
life.
Here are ten of the top power packed foods designed to give
you energy, vitality and all around good health!
1. Beans – If they give you gas, take precautions before you
eat them. Soaking them first can
help. Beans of all kinds (kidney, navy,
lentils, chickpeas, Northern) are high in protein. This is plant protein so it contains very
little fat, carbs and calories. If fiber
is a problem in your diet, eating a healthy portion of beans each day can keep
your digestive system healthy.
2. Oatmeal – Oatmeal is coming into popularity as a food
that lowers blood cholesterol. You can
make it yourself with rolled oats or eat the instant kind if you are in a
hurry. Oatmeal is a filling grain that
also provides much needed fiber to keep hunger at bay and your blood sugar
constant.
3. Fruits – Fruits are filled with antioxidants such as
Vitamin C and A. Antioxidants fight free
radical damage in the body and reduce the risk of cancer. Berries such as blueberries and grapes have
the highest amount of antioxidants. But
choose an array of fruits in a wide variety of colors for maximum health. The antioxidants in fruit boost the immune
system to fight the effects of aging in the body.
4. Allium foods – This class of foods includes garlic,
onions, leeks and shallots. Garlic is
known for lowering cholesterol. Allium
vegetables healp guard the body against the risk of cancer and many other
ailments. They also help lower blood
pressure and prevent blood clots. Eating
these power packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic
increases their health benefits.
5. Salmon – Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces
the risk of heart disease and other conditions like atherosclerosis. Wild salmon is a fatty fish but it contains
good fats that has been proven to improve health in children and adults. Salmon is rich in protein which is of great
use after an exercise session to build muscle tissue.
6. Flax seed – Like salmon it contains omega-3 fatty
acids. These seeds also contain omega-6
and omega-9 fatty acids. You get a lot
of power to fight high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes with this
seed. Ground flax seed can be added to
fruit smoothies, sprinkled in yogurt, eaten with cereal or added to pancake mix
to name a few.
7. Peppers – Peppers are colorful. They contain antioxidants like beta-carotene
and Vitamin C. Peppers range from mild
and sweet to so hot you’ll be calling the fire department. All peppers contain a substance called
capsaicin. Capsaicin has the properties
of an anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever, lowers cancer risk and heart
disease. They are good in salads, salsa
and all sorts of dishes.
8. Nuts and seeds – Nuts are high in fat but those fats are
the good kind. Peanuts, almonds, Brazil
nuts, walnuts and pistachios are all providers of good fats and protein. Crush them into a fine powder and use as a
coating instead of higher carb bread crumbs.
Nuts help to lower cholesterol.
Eat them right out of the shell with no additives.
9. Açai – This berry has been in the news lately. It is rich in antioxidants and increases
energy. You can get more done and look
better while doing it. You can get Acai
juice and supplements in your health food store.
10. Yogurt – The fat free variety is good for you. Yogurt contains calcium, Vitamin B, and
protein. If you don’t drink milk, yogurt
is an alternative to get your calcium in to build strong bones and teeth. Live yogurt also contains friendly bacteria
to help promote a healthy digestive system.
Building a better healthier body begins with what you
eat. Try these super foods to get
started on the right foot.
THEN, take a serious look at the next paragraph below. It shall be well with you as you put this
into practice. When you eat well, you
prevent cellulite from destroying your lower body Check it out Here!
Five Easy Toning Exercises you can Do Anywhere
Exercise is an important part of our lives. Staying in shape is one way to increase your
life expectancy. Weight bearing
exercises are important also for increasing muscle mass and bone density as you
age.
Most of us have learned what to do when it comes to
exercising. The problem is where and
when to get the job done. With a busy
lifestyle, making time for exercise is a challenge.
Weight bearing exercises aren’t just for body builders. As you age, especially once you hit the age
of forty, you begin to lose muscle mass.
For women especially, bone loss becomes a problem. When the body is in need of calcium it can
rob it from your bones. Building muscle
not only increases their mass but your strength.
Here are five easy toning exercises that can be done
anywhere and whenever you have time. At
home, at the office, or on vacation, you can do these easy yet extremely
effective exercises.
1. The Bridge Butt Lift – Sounds like a plastic surgery
technique but it is an
easy way to tone your buttocks.
Lay down with feet flat on the floor, legs shoulder width apart. Place your hands, palm side down, on either
side of your body. Pushing with your
feet, squeeze your gluteal muscles and lift your butt off the floor. Hold the position for a count of five to ten
and release down to the floor. You can learn more from the experts on butt-
make –over- for- elegant- women Check it out Here!
2. Squats – Squats work the butt, the hamstring muscles and
the quadriceps. If you aren’t sure of
proper form, you can use a chair. Stand
with feet shoulder width apart and feet firmly planted. Push your butt back as if you were preparing
to sit in a chair. Keep your abs tight
and your upper body straight. Once you
reach chair level stop and hold the position for a count of two to five and
release. At the lowest point, place all
of your weight on your heels for balance and maximum toning.
3. Reverse Lunges – Lunges work the quadriceps muscles. They can be hard for people with knee
problems. A reverse lunge still tones
the right muscle groups but with less pressure on the knee. Stand with feet together and arms at your
sides. Take one leg and move it backwards
until you are in lunge position: front leg bent at a 90 degree angle and back
leg extended until you are on the ball of your foot. From this position lower yourself down until
the back knee almost touches the floor.
Hold for a count of two and return to starting position.
4. Pushups – This is a classic toning exercise that works
all areas of the arms plus the chest muscles.
If you aren’t comfortable or strong enough to perform a pushup on your
toes, lower your body to your knees. Be
sure your arms are tucked into the body and your back straight as you lower and
lift your body.
5. Crunches – Abdominal muscles can be worked every day to
build strength and muscle tone. Lying on
the floor in sit up position, lace your fingers behind your head. Squeezing your abdominal muscles, lift your
upper body until your lower back is about to come off the floor. Hold for two to five counts and return to
starting position.
These five exercise moves can be done whenever you have
time. The best thing about exercise is
that its effects are cumulative. Even
five or ten minutes at a time will work to your advantage. Read more about things that will help you
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Beloved, it has been a very long period of absenceand i am really sorry that i have kept all of you my readers out of touch. Nevertheless, my promise to serve you the best articles on TRUTHABOUTABS remains unshaken. We will start the day with health in your hands, how do you manage your health problem. Now let us take a very short note on KIDNEY FAILUREas it affects the body. There are four major ways by which kidney failure affects the body.
(a) Blood cell production will decrease
(b) It will cause water and electrolite in-balance.
(c) Clearing of waste products becomes difficult.
(d) Accumulation of waste products which results in loss of appetite...
Please consult your doctor if you notice any of the above symptoms.
Now the main business of the day!
The 5 best foods to eat before bed (for a flat belly)
You may have heard some trainers
or gurus telling you that eating before bed is a big-time "no no" if you're
looking to lose weight. In fact, you've probably even heard that eating late at
night will undoubtedly cause you to GAIN weight...even worse!
Well,
there's good news... not every food that you eat past 7PM will be automatically
deposited to your belly fat, thighs, and love handles.
In fact, there are
certain foods that you can eat as a late-night snack that can actually INCREASE
your fat loss results through hormonal improvements! The key is knowing which
foods to eat, and which to avoid, as the evening progresses Check it out Here!
Here's a
good rule of thumb: Avoid carbs before bed in favor of slow-digesting
high-quality protein and healthy fats. Fiber is ok too as long as it's low in
starch or sugars.
Carbohydrate consumption causes significant rise in the
storage hormone insulin, which also puts the breaks on fat-burning. That's a
recipe for disaster in the late evening hours as your metabolism is winding
down, but fortunately, slow-digesting protein isn't.
Instead, slow
digesting proteins provide your body with a steady flow of amino acids
throughout the night to help you recover from exercise and maintain your
calorie-burning lean muscle as you lose fat.
Here are some of my top
pre-bedtime food choices:
1. White Meat Protein - White meat
animal protein sources such as chicken and turkey are great pre-bed meal choices
because they digest slowly and have a very low insulin release. These sources
also promote the release of another hormone, glucagon, that assists the
body with breaking down stored carbs and fat within your body to be burned for
energy...a double
win!
Having some cooked ground
turkey or chicken handy in tupperware in your fridge makes for a quick late
night snack whenever you need it... my favorite way is to warm it up and add to
a quick lettuce wrap with a little avocado and hot sauce whenever I need a night
time snack. A delicious way to aid your metabolism and fat loss
efforts! Check it out Here!
2. Cottage Cheese - Cottage cheese is very slow digesting
and coats the stomach to be assimilated by the body over many hours. As a
protein, it also stimulates glucagon release, which as I just mentioned is great
for fat loss, making this a good pre-bedtime choice. Just make sure you're using
plain cottage cheese, not the flavored varieties with added sugars. Add some
stevia and cinnamon if you need to flavor it up a little!
3. Green
Vegetables - While these aren't considered a protein, they contain virtually
no calories (insignificant), are high in fiber, and they're very filling. Often
times when I get a late night craving I eat a big bowl of green veggies and it
completely kills my craving...a diet savior to prevent you from giving in to
junk foods late
night! 4. Almonds, pecans,
walnuts, or pistachios - These nuts are not only great sources of minerals,
vitamins, and antioxidants, but provide the fiber and healthy fats necessary to
control your cravings late at night and make sure you don't give in to
junk.
5. A Slow-digesting, Low-carb Protein Shake - I use a slow-digesting protein
shake
before bed a lot of times. It's a great dessert alternative
that's much lower in sugar and better for your body. The vast majority of my
clients have grown to love the habit as well...who doesn't love dessert before
bed? :) I normally blend the shake with almond butter to get some healthy fats
in there, and oh man, it tastes good with the right protein
powder Check it out Here!
Avoid
taking a simple whey protein powder before bed...research has shown that it
causes more of an insulin release than white bread! Instead, try this time-released
blend that includes a blend of slow-digesting, high-quality
proteins.
Want more nutrition tips for a flatter
belly? Enjoy your stay while i package them.
Bernard Chikere Gakwe
