Health risk of Snoring and Sleeping positions.

Snoring is the noise made when the airway is compromised during sleep
It can be an unpleasant problem, that put other members of the family or the snorers partner into a crazy state, it is a common condition that can affect anyone, although it occurs more frequently in men and people who are overweight, and it has a tendency to worsen with age
Occasional snoring is usually not very serious, but habitual snoring must not be taken lightly because it impair you’re your sleep, therefore medical assistance may be needed

CAUSES OF SNORING

Causes are:
Obstructed nasal airways
Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue
Bulky throat tissues (overweight can cause this)
Long soft palate/or uvula can narrow the opening from the nose to the throat

                 Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.
Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes, this disorder occurs if the area of your brain that controls your breathing doesn’t send the correct signals to your breathing muscles, as a result, you'll make no effort to breath for few periods

            Health risk of snoring

Interruptions of breathing: This is caused by partial or total obstruction or total blockage of the airway
Frequent waking from sleep or being wake even though you may not realize it

Light sleeping : waking up so many times a night interferes with the normal pattern of sleep, causing more times to be spent in light sleep than in more restorative deeper sleep

Strain on the heart: Prolong suffering from obstructive sleep often result in high blood pressure and may cause enlargement of the heart, with higher risk of heart attack and stroke

Poor night sleep: This leads to drowsiness during the day and can interfere with your quality of life and increase risk for car accident.

          

Sleeping position

Have you ever considered the importance of your sleeping posture?
We all have to sleep to function normally, but we all sleep in different ways, the position in which we sleep seems like a completely subconscious choice, so, how do you sleep at night; On your sides, back, or your belly? Surprisingly enough your sleeping position can reveal a lot about your personality as it directly affect your health, and it is essential that you know and adopt the best and healthiest position in order to have a productive day
We shall be considering eight common sleeping positions and their effects to help you discover how the way you sleep affect your well-being

On your back arms at sides

Sleeping on your back with your arms at your sides “soldiers” is generally considered to be the best sleeping position for spine and neck health, but unfortunately back sleepers tend to snore more than those in any other position and sleep apnea is strongly associated with sleeping on the back

On your back arms up

Lying on your back with your arms above your head known as “star fish” position, is good for the back, prevents facial wrinkles and skin breakout, but carries the risk of snoring, acid reflux and slight pressures on your shoulders

         Face down

Sleeping on your stomach “free fall” improves digestion, but expert say this is the easiest way to wake up with pain and discomfort because it flattens the natural curve of the spine, which can lead to back pain, therefore is considered one of the worst position, however, it eases snoring and some cases of sleep apnea

        fetal position
Sleeping all curled up with your knees drawn up and your chin tilted down might be comfortable “fetal position” but will cause stress on the back and neck, it will also restrict your breathing

On your sides arms down

When you sleep on your sides with both arms down “log position” the spine is best supported in its natural curve, this can definitely help reduce back and neck pain while also reducing sleep apnea, but it can contribute to skin aging due to gravity, meaning facial wrinkle and sagging breast.

On Side arms out

Sleeping on sides with arms stretched out “yearner” position has many of the same benefits of sleeping on your sides with your arms straight down, however, any side sleeping can cause shoulder and arm pain due to restricted blood flow and pressure on the nerves, which may be made worse by having your arms out in front of you

on the right side

If you're a side sleeper, the side you sleep on make a difference, sleeping on the right side can worsen heart burn, while sleeping on the left side can put strain on the internal organs like the liver, lungs and stomach (while minimizing acid reflux).
For pregnant women:
Doctors advice sleeping on the left side, since this can improve circulation of blood to the heart which benefits both mum and baby, sleeping on the back will put pressure on the lower back, which can lead to fainting, and stomach sleeping is impossible for obvious reasons 

Do you know (8), The medicinal values of Corn silk

It has a detoxifying, relaxing and diuretic properties. Corn silk has been used in treatment of urinary and genital infections, stomach disorders, skin rashes and sore throat, it reduce the formation of kidney stones, therefore good for cystitis, painful and frequent urination.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

SLEEP THE FORGOTTEN KEY TO GOOD HEALTH

           THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP

Sleep is an act during which voluntary functions are suspended and the body rest and restores itself. Sleep is very essential to a good health, body, mind and mood, it nourishes and energizes the body, when you sleep you awake feeling refreshed, recuperated and ready for the days activities, too little or too much of sleep has been linked to a host of health problems, like obesity, heart diseases, dementia, diabetes and many others.
When the body does not get enough of sleep, it has a negative impact on the total man, the body becomes sluggish, having physical wreck, mental disturbances, headaches and social imbalance, if you have problem sleeping, it will have a negative effect on your metabolism.
Insomnia and other sleep disorders are very common problems in our today world especially in the urban cities where hustling and bustling have become part of every days life

             Three kinds OF SLEEP
Natural sleep – This is in accordance with the usual course of nature, and some are well endowed with this, while many suffer from insomnia which constitute a health hazard when it becomes an habit 

Induced sleep – This is forced or hasten to sleep through medical intervention e.g. sleeping tablets and injections for operations

Permanent sleep – This is death and it is the end of life, this can happen if the body is constantly denied of the pleasure of natural sleep which can develop into divers sicknesses like blood pressure, hypertension, severe headache etc.

        How much SLEEP do you need?

The amount of sleep varies from individual to individual, seven to eight hours of sleep every night is adequate for most people and some however do well with four to five hours because their sleep is deeper and more refreshing, though it is a recipe for chronic sleep deprivation.
It has been proved that sleep hour diminishes with age
SLEEP TABLE
Newborn to 2 months old             12 – 18 hrs
3 month -1yr old                          14 – 15 hrs
1 – 3 yrs                                       12 – 14 hrs
3 – 5 yrs                                       11 – 13 hrs
5 – 12 yrs                                      10 – 11 hrs
12 – 18 yrs                                       8 – 10 hrs
Adult (18+)                                       7 – 8 hrs

                   Sleep deprivation

Mental tension is the most common cause and is brought about by worries, anxiety, overwork, over-excitement, anger and bitterness, over eating at night, going to bed hungry, and worrying about falling asleep is enough to keep one awake.
Sleeping pills are no remedy, because they lower the I.O, dull the brain and can be dangerous if taken continually and in excess.
Some of the side effects include indigestion, skin rashes, lowered resistance to infection, poor appetites, high blood pressure, kidney and liver problem plus mental confusion.
If you have problem sleeping, try this health tips to overcome
Do not eat late at night
Eat healthy diet and light meal hours before bed time
Do not exercise close to bed time
Eliminates as many stress as possible
Have a warm bath before bedtime

'Tumeric' the Super spice and Super herb

      Turmeric is known as the ingredient that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb.
      Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant it has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine
      Tumeric contains curcumin and an essential oil and has many medicinal virtues, it is aromatic, it is a stimulant and a tonic, it is used in relieving flatulence, corrects the disordered processes of nutrition and restore the normal function of the system, it is also used in curing cough, pain, measles, anemia and convulsion, it is a powerful anticancer herb.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Do you know(7), Health benefits of olive oil

Antioxidant properties in olive oil help body fight free radicals, it acts as chemo-preventive agent for peptic ulcers or gastric ulcer, the leaves extract is a natural antibiotic, it can easily co.bat different viral infections such as herpes, influenza and improve beneficial effect on cardiovascular conditions, LDL cholesterol and blood  pressure levels, it also increases blood flow and reduces blood sugar levels.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Cucumber (fat burner)

Cucumber is an excellent fat burning food, it has rich contents of two trace minerals sulphur and silicon. It is also high in water content and thus act as diuretic preventing the belly to bloat. When you add cucumbers with lemon it becomes a super mixture for burning fat.

- Slice cucumber and put in a bowl
- Slice some lemon and add to the cucumber
- Add water and leave over night
- Take first thing in the morning.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Causes and symptoms of Insomnia

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a state of inadequate sleep, it may be due to inadequate quality or quantity of sleep. Insomnia is a sleep disorder which brings about the inability to sleep or stay asleep as long as desired.

Insomnia deprives a person of mental rest and thereby interferes with his daily activities, it constitute a severe health hazard when it becomes a habit. Insomnia can not only sap your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life.

Sleep is a periodic state of rest for the body which is absolutely essential for our efficient functioning and its advantages are numerous.

How much sleep is enough varies from person to person. Most adults need seven to eight hours a night.

People who have trouble sleeping sometimes turn to sleeping pills, which can help when used used occasionally but may lead to substance dependency or addiction if used regularly for an extended period.

It is common for people who have difficulty falling asleep to also have nocturnal awakenings with difficulty returning to sleep. 

Types of Insomnia:

Short term Insomnia:
It persists between a few days and three weeks .
Chronic Insomnia:
Insomnia is considered chronic after three weeks. Chronic insomnia can persist for months or even years.
Anxiety, depression and chronic pain can contribute to chronic insomnia.




Symptoms of insomnia:

- Emotional instability
- Lapses of memory and lack of concentration
- Loss of coordination
- Dramatic changes in the duration and quality of sleep.
- Daytime drowsiness and fatigue,
- Trouble getting back to sleep when awakened




Causes of sleeplessness:

-Mental tension is the most common cause and is brought about by worries, anxiety, overwork, over-excitements, anger and bitterness.
- Overeating at night
- Going to bed hungry, and worrying about falling asleep is enough to keep one awake.
- Excessive or unpleasant noise
- Changes in shift of work
- Withdrawal from drug, alcohol, sedative or stimulant medications




Cures:

Sleeping pills are no remedy, because they lower I.Q, dull the brain and can be dangerous if taken continually and in excess, some of the side effects include indigestion, poor appetite, high blood pressure, kidney and liver problem plus mental confusion.
If you have trouble sleeping try these health tips to overcome.

- Do not eat late at night
- Eat healthy diet and light meal hours before bedtime
- Do not turn on the TV at night
- Try some stress relieving exercises hours before bedtime
- Drink warm milk before bedtime, the amino acids contain in milk induce sleep
- Hydrotherapy, the application of hot packs to the spine or hot foot bath or warm water bath before bedtime is effective for insomnia
- Eliminate as many stress factor as possible

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your docto

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Headache

Headache is one of the most common medical complaints. Headaches are a major source of chronic pain. There are dozens of causes of headache, most headaches are due to stress or tension, hunger, fever, eyestrain.

The pain of headache could be mild, severe or in between. Many believe that the brain itself is involved in headaches, niether the brain nor the skull has a nerves that register pain.

The most common headaches are those caused by muscle tension, usually due to Stress or fatigue.
Tension headaches : Also called chronic daily headaches or chronic non progressive headaches. They cause moderate pain on both sides of and across the forehead it starts and fades away gradually and are the result of muscle tightness coming from the muscle in the neck.
Migraines: The causes of migraines are unknown, migraine can bring excruciating pain Migraine pain is moderate to severe, often described as pounding, throbbing pain. Migraine headaches can last from four hours to three days.

Other causes of headache:

- Eating of food lacking fiber
- Water dehydration
- Boil
- Alcohol
- Eye problem
- .Brain tumors
- Glaucoma
-  Heavy smoking

Regular and chronic headache:

Regular and chronic headache patients can quickly develop a tolerance to painkillers, causing them to need more medications to stop the pain, eventually it will get to a point where not taking medications will trigger the headache as the body attempt to withdraw from the drug. The treatment for chronic headache could include simple herbs/home remedies.

Herbal/Home remedies

- Rob peppermint oil on forehead at the onset of the headache.
- Infused peppermint leave in a glass of hot water and drink
- Put a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger in a cup of hot water and drink
- Chew black garlic
- Add one teaspoon of powdered tumeric in a cup of hot water and drink
- Mix bitter leaf and basil juice together and drink.

There are many herbs available to treat the annoying symptoms, some are formulated to treat the conditions topically while others are meant for internal consumption.
The purpose of all is to release the natural hormone like substance called the endorphin to suppress the sensation of pain which they do by binding to the opiate receptor in the brain.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Do you know (6) Health benefits of Tamarind

The healing power and curative properties of tamarind are enormous, it is an astringent, a tonic, used in curing fever, dysentery, inflammation of joints, common cold, scurvy, constipation and also good for weight loss.

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Dealing with stress

Stress is a key contributor to poor health, it is the body's response to pressure of life causing mental, emotional or physical strain as a result of anxiety, over work or marital disorder, which will eventually give birth to frustration, depression, bad temper and sleeplessness an so many more. When a person is stressed  the body reacts and the result is health damaging.

Everyone has a stress breaking point, we are all social animals and when we are stretched to the maximum limit it shows and tells on our persons, we are like elastic that has its limit to stretch but the thing about stress is that it can be controlled by the individual before it degenerates into nervous breakdown which is a more dangerous state of mind that can easily lead to suicide or cause the individual to commit murder.

Keeping stress in check will help you manage your overall health much better.
Stress related diseases are heart disease, diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure etc.

Causes of stress:

External- Noise, traffic, unpaid bills, conflicts and marital problems.

Internal- Envy, anxiety, fear, bad temper, jealousy, frustration.

Treatment:

There are no miracle drugs that will cure stress not even the best of tranquilizers though they may be a little of help, the most effective solution is to find the source of hour stress. When you get the full understanding of your problem, it will be easier for you to come back to full health and vitality.

Stress management:

-Avoid unnecessary stress
-Make time for fun and relaxation
-Exercise regularly
-Get enough sleep
-Avoid stressful situations
-Take time off work to go on vacation
-Spend time with loved ones
-Eat well (healthy diet)
-Limit your intake of caffeine

The key to dealing with stress involves you addressing short term symptoms of stress before they become long term conditions

Short term stress symptoms:
-Flushing in the face
-Tight muscles
-High blood pressure
-Striation on the skin

Long term stress symptoms:
-Fatigue
-Low blood sugar levels
-Pale skin colour

Onion a natural medicine

Onion has a great variety of medical uses, it is considered to have anthelmintic, antioxidant, antiseptic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant and vulnerary properties. It helps in cases ranging from the common cold to heart disease and diabetes. It is also a known fact that chewing fresh onion kill germs in the mouth and soothe toothache, it has beneficial effects in treatment of high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol, and a good prevention against cardiovascular disease.  

This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor.

Happy new year.

Happy new year, wish you all the very best this 2016.