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Health Centre - Keeping Healthy
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Body
Maintenance
Like any good machine the body will, if not looked after
or maintained properly, break down. Ignoring the signs
can lead to major system failure and leaving it too
long, or not spotting the problems sooner, may result in
permanent damage. Carrying out a little maintenance here
and there will help. Here we list 3 system elements that
will, with a little help from you, run regularly.
Water
The Staff of Life
The recommended intake of water, whether still or
purified, is 4 glasses per day. When dieting up to 8
glasses (4 pints a day), in whatever form, will help
detox you and give the diet a chance. |
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Cardiovascular System
The biggest single killer, especially in men, is heart
disease. Regular exercise and low-fat eating can
contribute to lowering the risk. However, minor changes
to your life style can also help reduce the risk factor.
Problems:
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Heart
attack: A typical cause is due to a blockage in the
coronary artery which starves the heart of oxygen thus
causing death to the heart tissue.
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Congestive
Heart failure: Many people, in particular men, have weak
hearts. This leads to shortness of breath and exhaustion
when only modest physical exertion is made.
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How to
combat this: Funny as it sounds Monday morning is a
high-risk time for heart attacks. Monday and the end of
the working week are times for disturbances in the heart
rhythm. Stress also plays a major role in heart
problems. Learning to stay calm and control your
reactions helps the heart. Eating the right kind of food
also helps. Nuts, for example, are good for you.
Extensive studies have shown that eating nuts, in
particular walnuts, fights prospective heart disease.
However, whilst good for you in moderation they will not
suit everybody. But they are healthier than most snacks.
Respiratory System
More than just a simple breathing apparatus the lungs
fight off threats from the outside such as allergies and
pollutants.
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Problems... |
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Lung Cancer: |
Smoking is still the biggest cause of lung cancer.
So the solution is easy - GIVE UP -
especially if you are pregnant or plan to be.
Smoking can damage the unborn baby and retard its
development.
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Asthma: |
There
has been a vast increase in the number of asthma
sufferers. Not just in children but adults as well.
There are now over 3 million asthma patients in the
UK, and approximately 1500 die each year as a result
of it.
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What to do: |
Breath
clean air - take care of what you breath in.
Exercising means an increase of air into the lungs
so keep an eye on the weather when following outdoor
pursuits. If the pollen count is high keep the
exercise to a minimum.
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Be
tidy: |
We are
hearing a lot more about dust mites, pollen
increases, cockroaches etc. It is believed that
these are some of the major causes of asthma. Simple
household chores can help reduce these type of
allergies. Hoover the bed and use a mattress cover.
Change the sheets regularly. Dust with a damp cloth.
Open windows in the evening for a couple of hours to
help reduce indoor pollutants.
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Have a jab: |
Studies
have shown that having the flu jab can help reduce
the risk of suffering with respiratory diseases such
as bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia.
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Immune
System
Where your health is concerned this is the first
line of defence. However, not only does it fight
against viral and bacterial germs but also cancer
and inflammatory processes that can lead to heart
and other organ diseases.
Problems...
As we grow older the immune system slows down and
ceases to be as efficient as when we are younger.
This leaves us more open to diseases and infections.
On the other hand it can work too well with an
overactive or misdirected immune system leading to
allergies and arthritis. Finding the balance is
important. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and get a
good night sleep. |
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