What is Depression?
Depression is the feeling beneath a person’s mind – due to which either emotions flow very rapidly or they come to a stand still causing destruction to the human body. Generally it’s called as being sad or the feeling of sadness.

Depression can be found in teenagers as well as elderly people and till date, there is no fixed reason / exact causes for depression. It always varies depending on the situations people go through in their day to day life.

Ideally, a person suffering from depression is supposed to take treatment or find a solution for it as soon as possible otherwise the suffering may affect the human body in a very bad way taking it to the limits of a life harm.


How do we fight this deamon?
Well it’s often said that if you do not like what you see or feel, change it. As a sincere and honest suggestion to all those friends who are suffering from depression or feeling sad – please do something about it and fight it out.

Why do we need Alchohol?
In current day world; everyone prefers to switch to alcohol as an alternative to all the sadness and depression. But then aren’t we moving from one source of poison to another that threatens to take our valuable lives? Instead again if the focus is shifted towards positive things in life, there is no need. There are cases in history about people who are living peaceful and a very prosperous life post leaving their drinking habits that they gathered due to some stress / depression. Get rid of it!!

Start looking on the positive aspects in life instead of negative
Depression affects a person's thoughts, seeming to make everything around a person’s world negative and horrible. If this is the case – make a conscious effort to come out of it and look at the brighter aspects on life and start to focus on them. Consider your inner strengths to be the best and be proud about it and thank the almighty for it. Identify when our mood is not good. Do not visualize the unpleasant thoughts you have during that time, try to challenge these negative aspects with equal and positive strength

Take good care of yourself – pamper yourself
Depression can affect a person’s appetite and health. It works both ways - a person may not feel like eating at all, but another might overeat. If depression has affected your eating, you'll need to be extra mindful of getting the right kind of nutrition. Correct amount of nutrition is very very important for a person’s health and well being. So eat plenty of leafy vegetables and healthy fruits – pamper yourself well.


Be open and share your thoughts
Get involved. An active life leaves very little space for depression to enter and start taking over. Getting into various motivational activities will reduce the times even for you to get involved in such kind of negative sessions. If the reason is a failure – do not get discouraged, set out another goal and run towards it and gather the energy to be able to achieve it.

Hang out and socialize a lot more with close friends
This is probably one of the best possible alternatives to keep depression at bay. No matter how difficult it might seem to get out and smile – people around you are bound to at least make you smile and just that effort is enough to imbibe a positive flow of energy. Socializing is essential for all of us and you should see it as a fun activity. Have some friends who make you feel better and comfortable and it is easy for you to reconnect with them.

Experience those fresh mornings
Go outside. Have a great pleasant morning walk; a peaceful walk can recharge your mind like anything. Try creative and adventurous activities like - a sport, fishing, hiking, cycling, and dancing and so on.

To overtake depression effectively, Yoga is another brilliant option to defeat all the negative energy as yoga has the power to recharge and regenerate you inner self and your soul. Get involved into a lot of meditation for peace of mind. Make new friends – hang out and have loads of fun.

Following even 20% of these can majorly help avoiding this daemon from destroying every person’s life. However above all we must always remember one thing – if we are in such kind of a situation, it’s all our doing. Then what are we getting sad about – why aren’t we charged enough to face it and knock it out of the way once and for ever!!

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At Turin there is now a day without salt. " The cafeteria will serve a low flow of the substance in quantities too high can result in various diseases.

The day "without salt" was scheduled for 15 May in Molinette hospital in Turin. The table of the structure will bring low in this substance. Also the cafeteria tables did not have salt sprinklers. In contrast, diners could take advantage of different spices to give flavor to food.

May 15 being World Day against the arterial hypertension, there are several cases of depression reported due to a diet with too much salt. Piedmont are hospitalized in hospitals around 5400 patients, of whom approximately 1,500 were hypertensive. This is a problem common to many Italians. It is estimated that 15 million people in our country suffer from hypertension, often responsible for cardiovascular disease. The latter cause in Italy 240-thousand deaths annually.

Who argues that a diet with little salt can make the meals tasty. The chef claims that the salt can be replaced with herbs, spices, oils. For example, three drops of sesame oil is enough to give flavor to a salad. Also you should know that all proteins caramelized rapid damage: like the crust that forms in the cooking of roasts. And so the plant concentrates. A good ripe tomato that has no need of a little salt because it has a good taste.

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David A. Kessler has written a book released in the U.S. which explains how, in his view, companies enslaved consumers in food by introducing the right mix of sugars, salts and fats.

Hostages of food through the right amount of sugars, salts and fats. That would be the "secret" to keep under check the consumers all over the world according to David A. Kessler. The former head of the Food and Drug Administration U.S. says in his book "The end of overeating: taking control of the insatiable American appetite" strategies carried out by food companies, now fully aware of how to transform people into genuine hostages of their own food.

Kessler's theory is taken from the springs with various experts in nutrition. However this is certainly an interesting study. For example, Kessler points out that a product such as Snickers, the note bar of chocolate and caramel, it is virtually irresistible to consumers as soon as tried for the first time.

The book is best-seller in the U.S.. From the same stress as Kessler is a "greedy" and has a tonnage of less than mingherlino. And it is the irresistible desire for certain foods, affecting him and many others in America and in parts of the world, to have given birth in authority needed to conduct a thorough study. "Probably I would be interested in trying to understand why we do not know how to resist when faced with certain foods if I do not continually fight against this phenomenon," he says, "I lost weight and I have taken many times and I have clothes for every size now."

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Vegetarians have 45% less chance of developing leukemia and in general 12% less than contracting cancer. Cancer and leukemia in particular, occur more rarely in vegetarians. A British study published in the British Journal of Cancer reveals how those who do not eat meat had 12% less chance of getting sick from cancer. Even with regard to the risk for leukemia - vegetarians seems to be almost equal to half the rest of the population: 45% off.

The researchers conducted a long and meticulous study on cancer and possible correlations with a diet without meat. The study included a mixed gender of men as well as women observed over 12 years. "Previous research had indicated that the meat may increase the risk of cancer, so our results have appeared plausible from this point of view. But we do not know why blood cancer has a lower % in vegetarians," said London newspaper the Guardian Dr Naomi Allen, a researcher of the Cancer Research Oxford University and co-author of the study.

Allan has also added the following: "the outcome of reports are significant, although it should be taken with a little caution because this is the first comprehensive study of its kind in this area. We need to make few more studies in the domain and to learn more. For example, we discover as an aspect of a diet based on vegetables, fruits and fish protects against cancer. And we must establish the positive effect a vegetarian diet, as well as adversely affect a meat."

Labels: female health, weight reduction, women health

Eight hours a night is the amount of sleep needed in women to prevent cardiovascular disease. Men, however, stand better in the effects of more limited night's sleep. It has appeared in a scientific journal, Sleep, that deduction is the result of a search conducted dall'University College London and University of Warwich.

The research, conducted on 4600 people aged between 35 and 55 years, of which 75% were men, has shown that the marker or indicator of inflammation linked to cardiovascular disease, were lower in women who slept eight hours compared to those who had rested for seven. Details were monitored levels of a molecule, interleukin 6, in fact, a marker of inflammation in the body.

Previously with other studies had shown the effects of a quantity of sleep than the average who slept less than five hours a night were more at risk of being struck by a cardiovascular disease. Now, this research explains how women are more exposed and that their markers will vary depending on the hours actually spent in sleep.

Michelle Miller in charge of the study and research, said: "There is no doubt that the quality and duration of sleep, play a key role in heart health, especially for women."

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The female condom is a soft and resistant transparent polyurethane sheath that is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse, protecting both from pregnancy and from sexually transmitted diseases. It forms a barrier between the penis and vagina, the cervix and external genitalia.

Female condom is effective in protecting and STDs and HIV as the male condom. It adapts to the contours of the vagina and, therefore, does not compress or greenhouse penis. As the polyurethane warms instantly on contact with the body, it provides greater sensitivity and feel more natural.

It is more resistant as compared to latex, odorless, does not cause allergic reactions and, unlike latex, can be used with oil-based lubricants that with water-based. Can be inserted before the sexual intercourse without having male partners presence, does not depend on male erection and does not require the immediate withdrawal of the penis after ejaculation. When used correctly and consistently, the female condom is as effective as other contraceptive methods and no known side effects or risks.

The female condom is available in Europe since 1992 and is now present in dozens of countries around the world. In 1993 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the female condom for marketing and distribution. The female condom provides dual protection against pregnancy and STDs, which, based on laboratory studies, should include HIV / AIDS.

Specifications of female condoms

1. Made out of durable polyurethane sheath, 17 cm long, with a flexible ring at both ends
2. The polyurethane is a soft, thin plastic, more resistant than latex that is used to make many male condoms.
3. Polyurethane conducts heat, so sexual activity with the female condom can be very sensual and natural
4. Polyurethane is odorless
5. The inner ring is used to insert the female condom and helps keep it in the right place. The inner ring slips behind the pubic bone
6. The outer ring is soft and remains outside the vagina during sexual intercourse. It covers the area around the opening of the vagina (the vulva)
7. Protects the vagina, cervix and external genitalia, representing an extensive security barrier
8. There are no serious side effects associated with the use of female condoms, and less than 10% of those who use it show mild irritation. The polyurethane does not cause allergic reactions
9. Can be immediately before the time of the report, so do not interrupt sexual spontaneity
10. The come already lubricated with a silicone-based and effect without spermicide, which is needed in order to facilitate the introduction and movements during the intercourse
    
11. Further water/aqueous based lubrications can be used as desired

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The condom is an envelope in latex, polyurethane or natural membrane (lamb intestine) that we place on the erect penis. It prevents sperm and bacteria from coming into contact with the genitals or the partner.

The price of condoms varies from 75 cents to $ 4.

Latex, polyurethane or natural membrane?

Latex : Latex condoms are most popular for the following reasons: they are available in different shapes, sizes, thicknesses, colors, flavors, they are stronger, more elastic, more economical and they also protect from STDs and HIV.

Membrane natural : The natural membrane condoms are available in one size, they are thinner than most latex condoms, they are very fragrant and lubricated. The best condoms transmit body heat, increasing the sensations and can be an alternative for people allergic to latex. Protection against STDs is not proven, but it is better to use than not use them at all. However, when a person is allergic to lanolin, the use of condoms lamb skin should be avoided.

Polyurethane : A polyurethane condom should appear on the Canadian market. It will be more resistant than latex condoms, will feel better and will be compatible with oil-based lubricants. It will protect the best STD and HIV and appropriate for people allergic to latex.

Effectiveness

It can reach 99% if the condom is used for each sex, regardless of time of the menstrual cycle and if it was put before any penile contact with the vulva or vagina.

Lubrication

Some condoms are sold pré lubricated. The lubricant facilitates penetration, decreases the risk of breakage and improves sensitivity. Where ever better lubrication is desired, you can use a water-soluble lubricant such as KY, the Surgilube or Lubafax.

You can also add a spermicide (Ortho-gynol cream, foam Delfen, Advantage 24), which increases protection against pregnancy and infection. Few people are allergic to spermicides or lubricants.

Avoid oil-based lubricants with latex condoms: vaseline, hand creams, oils of all kinds. Watch out for eggs and creams against vaginal infections (Vagisil, Monistat, etc..) That can also alter these condoms up to 72 hours after treatment.

Using a condom can be learned!

1. Check the expiration date on the box: Choose the longest (3 to 5 years).


2. Keep condoms in a cool, dark: avoid as much as possible the wallet, the narrow trouser pockets, the glove compartment of the car.
   


3. Plan ahead: have condoms at hand (on the night table, in a case inside the bag, school or sport into the pocket of the shirt or jacket).
   


4. Assert yourself: dare to incorporate condoms in sexual relationships and sex in games.
   


5. Use a new condom for each intercourse.
   


6. Open the package carefully, avoiding contact with the rings, teeth, nails. Do not remove the condom from its envelope at the time of use and do not try stretching in the loft or in the place.
   


7. One or both partners must put the condom on the penis before any genital contact, oral or anal.
   


8. Unroll the condom to about one centimeter and then pinch the end with your fingers to expel the air.
   


9. After having pushed the foreskin, unroll the condom over the penis as far as possible.
   


10. After ejaculation, the penis must be withdrawn while it is still hard, taking many of the condom: check if the condom is in good condition.
    


11. Throw the condom in the trash: it is not biodegradable.
    


12. The penis should not touch the vulva because sperm can still sell them.

Remember! !

• A condom is safe to wear a lot and no expiration date. It can be purchased in a pharmacy, a dispenser, a sex shop, a store or a supermarket store. The most expensive does not necessarily mean better protection.


• A few drops of clear liquid that moistens and lubricates the tip of the erect penis may contain sperm which can lead to fertilization if they are placed at the entrance or inside the vagina.


• The broken condoms are generally caused by excessive or prolonged, the addition of a lubricant harmful to conservation inadequate or because the expiration date has passed. They are more common during anal sex. Condoms also break during unpacking, installation or removal. It is important to take a condom if he has an unpleasant odor, that the texture is fat or if the chemicals were crystallized.

If something goes wrong

• You can check to receive emergency oral contraception or IUDs tomorrow.


• You can insert a spermicide immediately. This measure is less effective than previous measurements.


• You can also pass screening tests such as AIDS and other STDs.
  

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Obesity has many drawbacks that include cancer and diabetes. Obesity is said to be the second most prevelant cause for cancer after smoking.

The rapid increase in obesity cases; the incerase in related diseases has prompted various steps to curb the disease. Medicinal drugs like Xenical is one of the most popular treatment. In the cases where person's obesity level is very high, the medicines dont prove to be much effective. For such cases, weight-loss surgeries are a preferred choice.


Who is eligible to undergo a weight loss surgery?

As per study conducted by various medical departments in USA, following BMI based cutoffs have been identified as the eligibility criterias for undergoing weight-loss surgeries:

1) a cut-off of 99th percentile for the age+gender; or
2) 40 kg/m2 BMI


Kinds of Weight-loss surgeries
There are various kinds of weight loss surgeries that are undertaken on a case to case basis. Most common is - the Bariatric surgery which involves removal of fats from body by using liposuction techniques.

This technique has gained instant popularity since it also curbs the food intake by sticking up parts of stomach or small intestine; and this is the fastest way to relieve from obesity.

Over a period of 11 years, some extensive studies were undertaken which have releaved some amazing facts about the weight loss surgeries.

1) The % of complications out of Bariatric surgery has been only 10%
2) The common complications / problems reported have been - nausea or vomiting
3) The chances of cancer in women who underwent this surgery went down by 40%
4) These surgeries also lead to long term resolution for diabetes in most cases. The only cases which reported persistent diabetes were those where patient was already on insulin dosage for diabetes at the time of weight-loss surgery, or where diabetes has been linked with other reasons has been prevelant in patient since a long - long time.
5) Weight loss surgeries also control a lot of other cancer related diseases in patients.


Weight loss surgeries are recommended only in the cases where patient is obese with high BMI. For controlled obesity / low-level obesities : recommended drugs have gained high popularity - whose long term usages have resulted in burning bodu fats with no diet control and little workouts.

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