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Jet lag could surface at any instant one travels swiftly athwart duo or more time zones throwing an individual’s circadian rhythm (biological clock that aids in controlling sleep and waking up) out of whack.  Greater the number of times zones crossed, more the likelihood of one experiencing greater intensity jet lag symptoms like sleep disturbances, weariness during day times, problems in concentration & operating, abdominal issues, sluggishness, sleepiness. Jet lag is a fleeting sleep disorder though not that transitory enough for a number of air-travellers. It could take nearly a day’s time for every time zone travelled across for our bodies in adjusting to the local times. For those going east-to-west could expect experiencing jet lag for 4-5 days – around ½ the numbers of time zones one journeyed across. Jet lag is usually worse when one loses time touring west-to-east. The pressurization of air cabins at thousands of ft. in air lowers oxygen supply in the blood and makes  [...]

Comprehending if it swine flu, cold or flu is vital since flu could cause grave complications like pneumonia or also mortality. Hence flu treatment within two days of the person becoming symptomatic is deemed the finest approach. Also when on takes anti-viral medications prescribed by physicians it could reduce the time that one is ill. Flu – Swiftly, Furiously arising symptoms When one feels as though one has been run over by a heavy vehicle, it perhaps is the flu and symptoms have a tendency of arising abruptly. Typical signs & symptoms entail throat soreness, headaches, fever, pains felt in the muscles, feeling congested & coughing. Colds generally entail dribbling nose while flu signs & symptoms generally improve within 2-5 days. However, it isn’t unusual to be feeling miserable and run down. Colds generally have a more gradual onset & lasting for around a week’s time. Have I contracted Swine Flu? Swine flu & the usual influenza do have several symptom  [...]

Acne erupts mainly due to excess secretion of a greasy matter known as sebum in your hair follicle that merges with lifeless skin cells and leads to pore clogging. Follicular inflammation then results and whiteheads, blackheads or pimples develop. The reason for sebum being overproduced is still unclear, though hormones are believed to be the key factor.Here are several home remedies for acne; however, it is imperative that one firstly check with dermatologists prior to attempting alternative therapies. Simple Home Remedies for Acne Dicing lemons into equal parts and manually squeezing them or with juicers till one has obtained a few oz. of lemon juice in a tumbler. Measuring the quantity of this juice and then pouring it in a bowl having a cover. Now taking rose water of the analogous measurement and pour it in the analogous bowl having the lemon extract and then mixing them together. After washing off the face, applying the mix on the skin’s surface and letting it stay for around  [...]

With the chills already being felt, so also is an upswing in flu & respiratory-associated sicknesses. Several parents are perplexed regarding the flu vaccine & overheard it being coalesced along with the swine flu vaccine. Here are resolutions to several frequently asked queries that have been rife this season about the flu vaccine. Query: What is the reason for changes in the flu vaccine annually? Answer: On a yearly basis, alterations arise in the flu viral form which the body could make out. Despite the fact that one has immunity the previous year, this alteration would translate to the fact that one’s immune system wouldn’t be capable of recognizing the viral form & incapable of combating it. Vaccinations are intended for keeping up with the viral form. Query: Who’s the deciding authority on the virus constituents? Answer: The WHO is the deciding authority on the virus constituents. The labs of the World Health Organization scrutinize what kinds of viral forms  [...]

New-fangled study shows that several diets could help in pounds loss – however in regards to weight maintenance, many of them are not crafted alike. A dietetic intake comprising of protein-rich food forms & those having low GI index are deemed as the superlative approach for maintenance of weight following pounds loss, as per a large-scaled trial conducted in Europe appearing in the ‘New England Journal of Medicine’. The South Beach diet is a popular weight reduction approach which has been found to have the nearest estimates to the finest diet in the trial, T.M. Larsen, trial researcher at Univ. of Copenhagen stated. The Atkins diet has greater focus on intake of proteins while acutely restricting carbohydrates & having a more moderate outlook to fat forms one might consume. Both the South Beach diet & Atkins diet limit carbs though good carbohydrates are permissible. However South Beach Diet followers need to bid adieu to unhealthy fats, potato, breads, fruits, cereals,  [...]

The answer to our incessant quest for looking flawless and young is surprisingly concealed in customs followed in the primeval era. Facial steaming for cleansing the body has been employed since the Roman era. In present times, it is part-and-parcel of facials offered at salons. Facial steaming proffers myriad advantages like: Unclogging pores of the skin Removal of lifeless skin cells. Enhancing blood circulation. Permitting deep-cleaning. Dislodging black or white heads and zits. One could easily reap the gains sans shelling out money at expensive salons when one could easily do it from the confines of your abode. All that’s needed is a good cleansing product, a vessel, water and a big towel. Facial steaming is basically heating a large-sized vessel having water and exposing the facial area to the vapours emitted for 5 minutes. It is such a straightforward method, though giving superlative outcomes. Another method is adding a few drops of essential oils of your  [...]

Perricone Diet followers advocate that adhering to it is a fine means of feeling great, shedding pounds & looking youthful & better. Incorporation of food forms established to combat biologically & environmentally related factors which impact the manner in which a person ages – the Perricone Diet lays emphasis on melting pounds & averting diseases while proffering a healthy look to your skin as an added gain. Perricone Diet Basics The diet created by Doctor Nicholas Perricone lays focus on the downbeat consequences of unceasing inflammation on our body & health. One might be aware of severe inflammation – scrapes & several skin traumas that result from distress to the skin or over-exposure of the skin. But, one might not be aware of what Dr. Perricone explains as - an inner & unseen unceasing inflammation which results due to wrongly treating or abusing your body. An unwholesome dietetic intake & unremittingly being exposed to stresses lead to such  [...]

An estimate 1 among 3 people employed in Canada are into shift work and in case you are one like them, you’re perhaps facing challenges for eating healthful. There is a greater tendency and expediency in hitting those vending machines for fuelling our bodies with cupfuls of caffeine – a habit which is never a good move for a healthy body. Still for individuals working graveyard & rotational shifts, healthful consumption holds paramount importance since studies have found that people in shift work have a higher chance of developing sleep disturbance, hypertension, type II diabetes, cardiovascular ailment, metabolic syndrome among other conditions. Shift work is even associated with digestion problems like unsettled stomach, ulcer formations & heart burn. In comparison to people working in regular daytime jobs, shift work employees have a greater likelihood of suffering weight issues because of pitiable food options, erratic and non-regular consumption habits & augmented  [...]

A woman is a born multi-tasker — mother, homemaker, wife and professional. She steps into any of these roles effortlessly; she also attends to everyone's needs in the family. Well, in order to perform her duties, she tends to sometimes neglect her own health and well-being. Women's disorders are soaring at an alarming rate, today — they range from simple menstrual disturbances and infertility to malignancies. A frequently encountered complaint now on the rise is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Many women, who have PCOS have limited success in treating the problem through conventional medication. PCOS is the leading cause of infertility; it is also the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. It affects about 5 per cent of all women. Coping with complexity Coping with PCOS is complicated; it is also a painful challenge. From the many embarrassing symptoms to difficulty in conceiving, women with PCOS often feel that they are all alone. Hormonal changes  [...]

For those who have not yet spotted the novel screening devices which are been installed across airports in the United States, probability of you seeing it shortly are quite high. The TSA or Transportation Security Administration is swapping majority of the metal detector devices with imaging gadgets which divulge information about objects concealed within the clothes of a passenger. However, a number of specialists are apprehensive that the novel airport body scanners could be exposing flyers to health dangers. In point of fact, airport scanners come in duo forms and the pre-requisite in these is the person to be stepping inside booths and raising his/her arms. Millimeter wave technology is one of them that emits radio waves that bounce off an individual’s body for producing monochromatic images by gauging energy reflection occurring. This type of full body scanner is widely used globally & the TSA has stated that the millimetre wave technology produces much lesser energy in comparison  [...]

Eye strain is a common bane for many people, particularly those in deskbound jobs or glaring at computer screens among several other eye-stressing reasons. Signs and symptoms of eye strain are tiredness, dryness felt in the eyes, blurry vision and recurrent headaches. Not many people are aware of an apt and effectual way of resting their eyes through many different eye strain exercises . Here are some beneficial eye strain exercises which are ideally to be repeated in thirty minute intervals whenever one is staring at a computer screen or any activity where the eyes are strained. Eye Cupping Being seated at ease on the ground and rubbing the palms of both hands against each other till they generate warmth due to the friction. Now cupping the hands and covering the eyes in a light manner. Pressure application to the eye ball area must be avoided with palm placement not covering the nose and eyes concealed in the hollows of the hands. Ensuring that light is not entering the eyes  [...]