We all know that smoking does nothing good for our health. Oh well, maybe, it helps some people keep those pounds away. Still, it does so at the expense of our overall health. But did you know that certain individuals have made it their mission to help people all over the world quit smoking? Yep, two people by the names of Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg, have donated a total of USD 500 million in between them. Their aim is to help promote a worldwide ...

Are you a woman who is between 50 and 79 years of age? Do you like to sleep a lot? Well, if you are, you might want to examine your sleeping patterns. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill reveals that too much sleep can increase the risk of stroke in middle-aged women. A report by Reuters states: The greatest increase in stroke risk — 70 percent — was noted among women who slept 9 hours or more per ...

And I thought I have seen everything there is to see about “easy way out” weight loss products! Apparently I was wrong – I had not heard about the FitFlop, have you? These special flip flops are supposed to help you tone your legs (and bum I suppose) and give you more comfort than any other pair of shoes or flip flops. FitFlops seem to be the next big thing in footwear, especially since Oprah featured them in her show and has named ...

After all that hullabaloo about salmonella in U.S. tomatoes, things have finally died down. Thursday this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that tomatoes are safe for everyone’s consumption once again. This announcement is due to the fact that there are no more tomatoes coming from the producers which are being investigated. However, the salmonella issue is not yet over it seems. Though we can have all the tomatoes we want in our salads and other food, we have to be careful when ...

Traveling would perhaps be one of the biggest concerns of a person with IBS. If one were to merely stay at home, he would be able to do his business anytime without any inconvenience. Going out is another story altogether. So how can a person with IBS enjoy traveling? Here are some tips to make that vacation better, courtesy of the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD). Allow enough time in the morning to get to the airport on time without worry. When ...

If you think that you have IBS, the first thing that you should do is consult your doctor. It might be embarrassing, true, but that is really the best course of action to take. However, if you are like some people who would avoid going to the doctor at all costs, there are some things that you could do to alleviate your IBS symptoms. (Still, I am strongly suggesting that you seek professional help.) For your sake, though, here are some ways you can ...

In the previous post, we took a look at the condition called Irritable Bowl Syndrome, or IBS. This time, let us take a look at the symptoms of IBS. Doctors generally use a list of symptoms to diagnose a patient. This is called the Rome III Diagnostic Criteria and it is used to differentiate IBS from other gastrointestinal problems. Here is the Criteria, as presented in the About IBS web site: Recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort** at least 3 days per month in the last 3 months ...

I bet that you have heard of IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, before. It is one of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing conditions known to man. Perhaps that is why despite the fact that it is a recognized condition, not many people are open to discussing it. So what is IBS exactly? According to Barbara Bradley Bolen: Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a digestive disorder that many people have, but few people talk about. It is estimated that IBS affects up to 15% of the population with its ...

Do you love to snack? I sure do! Every time I get the munchies (which is at least once a day!), I head on over to my pantry and see what I have. I recently read this article on Yahoo Health that suggests snack food that actually help your health. Let’s take a look at some of them. Yoghurt or nuts What do they have in common? These two snack items can actually help you de-stress. The article says: Scientists in Slovakia gave people 3 grams ...

I love watching cooking shows and I make it a point to watch the shows of celebrity chefs when I have the time. I was reading about some celebrity chefs earlier when I ran across a blog post on how Jamie Oliver, one of the most popular celebrity chefs today, has launched a line of pasta sauces that contain too much salt. Apparently, parents and other concerned citizens in the UK are all in an uproar about this. But is salt really bad? I did some reading ...