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Food Poisoning

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:01:00 +0000

Food poisoning one of the most common causes of acute illness. A toxic process caused by eating food contaminated by poisonous substances or by bacteria containing toxins. Children are particularly vulnerable to food poisoning, and an infection that would cause little concern in an adult can result in a serious illness in a young child.

The greatest danger from food poisoning is not the toxin itself but the body’s natural response to poison such as vomiting and diarrhea that robs the body of vital fluids. This is especially true in young children. If dehydration becomes serious, food poisoning victims need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

In cases of food poisoning, symptoms should be treated by drinking fluids to replace fluid loss. Mild cases may be treated at home, with a soft diet, including some salt and sugar. Most cases of food poisoning are not serious, and recovery is usually within three days.

Control Your Calories

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:29:00 +0000

To get ideal weight you need to control your calories. If you eat more calories than your body consumes, you’re going to gain weight. You need to use the strategies in this section to keep your calories under control. But you don’t drop your calorie intake too low, especially if you exercise regularly. You can follow this guide to control your calories.

Start with small portions.
Be aware with fat-free foods, because many fat-free foods are plenty high in calories because they make up for the lost fat by adding sugar.
Eat slowly. Many people eat so fast that they don’t taste anything and then rush back for seconds. Give your body a chance to feel full.
Stop when you’re satisfied. People often eat for reasons other than hunger, such as depression and exhaustion. Make sure that you’re eating for the right reasons.
Eat regular meals. Skipping meals sets you up for losing control and overeating.

Healthy Lifestyle

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:13:00 +0000

It is very important for all people making better lifestyle choices such as eating more healthfully, not smoking, and exercising regularly. Such healthy lifestyle choices have been shown to help prevent the development of heart disease and some cancers. Good health habits can greatly increase your chances of living longer and healthier.

Another way to reduce your risk of illness and early death is to avoid risky behaviors that could jeopardize your health. It is also important to see your doctor for checkups regularly. Early detection of disease often leads to more effective treatment. Seeing your doctor regularly also can help you develop an effective patient-doctor relationship so you can become an active, informed consumer and take control of your health and medical care.

Remember the best disease preventing measures include consuming a healthy diet, exercising regularly, maintaining an appropriate weight for your height, not using tobacco, becoming more safety conscious in your daily life, and seeing your doctor for periodic checkups.