Archive for December, 2011
Sinusitis, Allergy, Cold, Flu? – Tips to Figure Out What’s Making You Miserable
Posted by admin in Cold, Flu and Sinus on December 17, 2011
Your nose is stuffed, your head aches, it’s hard to breathe. Something is hurting – but what? Is it your ears, your throat, your sinuses or your head?
“Many people are suffering from sinus symptoms, but it’s often difficult to tell the difference between chronic sinus problems and other conditions,” says Dr. Michael G. Stampar an ENT in Englewood, FL. “This confusion can lead to needless suffering and wrongful use of antibiotics and sinus medications.”
According to Dr. Stampar, colds, flu, rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic sinusitis, and even migraines often share the same symptoms. In order to correctly diagnose and treat these conditions, physicians must carefully evaluate symptoms to provide proper treatment and medication. But, people don’t always go to a doctor and if they do, they sometimes describe their symptoms incorrectly.
A few simple questions can help people differentiate true sinus complaints from those that cause sinus symptoms. This knowledge can help them get the right treatment.
Here are Dr. Stampar’s tips on how to figure out what’s making you feel so miserable:
Sinus or not…
Do you have painful facial pressure, deep congestion, discolored nasal mucus, a headache in the morning, a low grade fever, fatigue or swelling in the eyes? These are symptoms of sinusitis, an infection or inflammation of the sinuses. There are four pairs of sinus cavities, located over the eyes, in the cheekbones, behind the nose and between the eyes. Symptoms depend upon where the sinus inflammation occurs. According to the centers of disease control, over 30 million Americans suffer from sinusitis. And, depending on whether they suffer from acute, recurrent, or chronic sinusitis, the sinusitis symptoms and suffering can last anywhere from two weeks to several months or years. Read the rest of this entry »
Quick Crash Dieting Tips
Posted by admin in Dieting Tips on December 17, 2011
There can be certain times in your life when you need to lose weight in a speedy fashion. By doing this it is usually only a temporary fix and will likely not keep weight off long term; however it will help you look good on the beach for a holiday or get you fitted into that dress for the ball!
When starting a crash diet it is all about eating lots of healthy food and cutting out on the cakes, doughnuts and chocolate. By eating the correct foods you are reducing your calorie intake however if you are female it is very important that you do not go below 1200 calories a day (1500 for a male) for a long duration as this can become dangerous to your health.
If you want to lose more weight from dieting it is also important that you do not starve yourself as this can have an adverse affect. Without food your body may store fats as a safety precaution and this will have the opposite effect that you are trying to gain. Ideally the best thing to do is to be eat little and often, for example four to six meals a day at 250-300 calories each.
Try and control your portions at meal times and ensure that the food contains all food groups including protein and fats. Keep fat servings to around 20 grams per day and the protein servings to around 3 ounces per meal if possible and you will start to see weight loss quickly.
Crash dieting should last no longer than 2 weeks. If this time is exceeded there is a possibility of suffering from iron deficiencies long term. After two weeks of crash dieting, if you are still not happy with the results and want to lose more weight, you must still increase your calorie intake; however this should be done by eating healthier foods. Your body craves calories and will possibly result in you binge eating! Of course this is to be avoided at all costs as it is clearly not good for your body and will reverse all of your hard work with your diet so far! Read the rest of this entry »
Sexual Health Enhancers
Posted by admin in Sexual Health on December 17, 2011
It’s no surprise that sexual health is of such concern to so many men. Regardless of your age, sexual health is bound to become a matter of concern to you personally if it hasn’t already. Particularly if you are approaching the later stages of life, your level of sexual performance is unlikely to be as high as it once was. Not only is your performance likely to be impaired as you age, your level of desire is also likely to be lower. As a result, many men’s self-esteem is affected. This need not be the case. There are many ways to enhance your overall sexual health and performance.
Desire (Or the Lack Thereof)
We’ve mentioned the fact that there are two aspects of a man’s sexual health that he is likely to be concerned about at some point in his life. One of those aspects is his performance. Of course, the foundation stone of performance is the libido, or sexual desire. If you’re suffering in this area to begin with, then obviously, other aspects of your performance are going to be entirely irrelevant. That’s why the male libido has gained so much attention in recent years when it comes to medication and herbal remedies. Often, you’ll discover that some of the over-the-counter remedies available are just as effective as those that your doctor can prescribe. Just try them and see! If they don’t work out too well for you, then you can always talk to your doctor and see what he or she has to offer.
Increasing Sperm Volume
Aside from the issue of performance, and the foundational issue of libido, there’s also the matter of overall sexual health. One particular element of overall sexual health that many men would like to improve is that they would love to be able to increase sperm volume. There are four main factors that affect the volume of your sperm count. These include your age, your genetics, your diet, and your overall fitness. Obviously, you can’t do anything about the first two of these. However, you can control your diet, and you can do exercises that will contribute positively to your overall fitness. With regard to your diet, make sure you’re getting plenty of amino acids. When it comes to exercise, any exercises that will increase your blood circulation will likely also increase sperm volume. Read the rest of this entry »