Healthy hair shows an individual's inner health condition. Therefore, every one needs healthy and strong hairs. Stronger and healthier hair is possible to have by including vitamins and minerals in your diet. Good food habits provide these helpful vitamins and minerals to your body which improve your hair health condition.
Important foods for healthy hair are,
Green vegetables: These are the main sources of vitamin A and C. Spinach and broccoli are the major and important sources. These are helpful in preventing hair fall and improve the hair condition.
Beans: Beans are important for healthy hairs, these are the important sources of proteins and they provide Ferrous, Zinc and Biotic which are important for hair growth.
Ground nuts: These are the important sources of minerals. Especially Walnuts contain Omega3, Linoleum alpha acids, which are helpful in repairing hair condition. Almond, peanuts, pecans are also sources of zinc.
Poultry food: Chicken is the major poultry food. Poultry foods are the major sources of ferrous which improve the hair condition.
Eggs: Eggs are important sources of proteins. Proteins make your hair strong.
Fiber wheat and milk: Wheat is important source for zinc, ferrous and vitamin B and milk is important for calcium, these are all important for strong hair.
Carrot: Carrot is major source of vitamin A, it is important for repairing the scalp. Healthy scalp is important aspect for shiny hair.
Above food habits are helpful in having healthy and shiny hair for individuals.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Vitamin B12 and its Deficiency
Vitamin B12, Cobalamin is a water-soluble vitamin, which plays an important role in the normal functioning of brain and nervous system.
Vitamin B12 is naturally manufactured by bacteria and generally found in animal products like fish, eggs, milk products, meat, liver, caviar, octopus, beef, lamb. It is not found in plant products but some may found in fortified breakfast cereals.
Vitamin B12 helps to abosrb Folic acid. It helps the body to produce energy by taking part in the formation of the blood, decreases the rate of heart disease.
The people with dietary deficiency, perinicious anemia, post-surgical malabsorption, Grave's disease and the people who use long term acid reducing drugs are at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency as they can't absorb it from food. To these people there is a need to have vitamin B12 injections intramuscularly, which passes directly in to the blood stream and thereby stomach.
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs in vegetarians rather than non-vegetarians because the main food sources are animal products and the babies born to vegetarians are considered at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. So supplements or multivitamins containing vitamin B12 are obtained in the form of capsules in order to overcome the deficiency of vitamin B12.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 is more common in older people compared to younger people.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 causes damage to the brain and nervous system. It also causes depression, poor memory, psychosis, perinicious anemia which includes blood disorders, headache, skin rashes, fatigue, irritability, general muscle weakness, weight loss.
Vitamin B12 is naturally manufactured by bacteria and generally found in animal products like fish, eggs, milk products, meat, liver, caviar, octopus, beef, lamb. It is not found in plant products but some may found in fortified breakfast cereals.
Vitamin B12 helps to abosrb Folic acid. It helps the body to produce energy by taking part in the formation of the blood, decreases the rate of heart disease.
The people with dietary deficiency, perinicious anemia, post-surgical malabsorption, Grave's disease and the people who use long term acid reducing drugs are at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency as they can't absorb it from food. To these people there is a need to have vitamin B12 injections intramuscularly, which passes directly in to the blood stream and thereby stomach.
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs in vegetarians rather than non-vegetarians because the main food sources are animal products and the babies born to vegetarians are considered at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. So supplements or multivitamins containing vitamin B12 are obtained in the form of capsules in order to overcome the deficiency of vitamin B12.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 is more common in older people compared to younger people.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 causes damage to the brain and nervous system. It also causes depression, poor memory, psychosis, perinicious anemia which includes blood disorders, headache, skin rashes, fatigue, irritability, general muscle weakness, weight loss.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Yoga can Control Type 2 Diabetes
With the increased popularity of yoga and the yogic exercises all over the world, researchers are also showing immerse interest towards it and are doing enough research on this topic. To their astonishment the benefits offered by yoga are in a wider range which encouraged them to continue their research. A similar story found about the control of Type 2 diabetes with the help of Yoga. Let us know some more information about the research.
The researchers conducted experiments on 60 patients who are suffering from Type 2 diabetes. They asked them to practice regular yoga and examined the level of disease after fewer yoga sessions. Finally this research helped them to prove once again that yoga can control diseases.
The experts recorded the blood sugar levels of the participants before and after yoga practice. They found that there is a controlled level of blood sugar after the practice of yoga and as a result they also reduced their weight. All the 60 patients were found to have reduced their body mass index from 25.9 to 25.4.
The study also found that regular yoga practice reduced the level of oxidative stress levels in the body, which generally occurs due to the increase of reactive oxygen species in the body. If yoga was not done by the participants the rise in those oxidative stress levels can result in various other health disorders.
So, aren't the researchers words enough to say that yoga is an effective form of doing regular exercise. Of course, yes. If we are going to treat one ailment in our body it is giving relief from many unknown ailments which may attack us in the later stages of life.
The researchers conducted experiments on 60 patients who are suffering from Type 2 diabetes. They asked them to practice regular yoga and examined the level of disease after fewer yoga sessions. Finally this research helped them to prove once again that yoga can control diseases.
The experts recorded the blood sugar levels of the participants before and after yoga practice. They found that there is a controlled level of blood sugar after the practice of yoga and as a result they also reduced their weight. All the 60 patients were found to have reduced their body mass index from 25.9 to 25.4.
The study also found that regular yoga practice reduced the level of oxidative stress levels in the body, which generally occurs due to the increase of reactive oxygen species in the body. If yoga was not done by the participants the rise in those oxidative stress levels can result in various other health disorders.
So, aren't the researchers words enough to say that yoga is an effective form of doing regular exercise. Of course, yes. If we are going to treat one ailment in our body it is giving relief from many unknown ailments which may attack us in the later stages of life.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Some Useful Insurance Related Terminology You Need to Know
Definition: Insurance is a contract in which between two parties. One party agrees to undertake the risk or loss of the other party in exchange of certain amount of money and a promise to pay certain amount of money for the loss.
In other words, Insurance is an agreement between an individual and the insurance company in which the individual pays certain amount of money known as premium in exchange of which the company pays some money to the individual for the uncertain event.
Premium
Insurable interest: An interest on a person or thing that will support the issuance of insurance policy.
Causality: Liability or loss resulting from an accident.
Insurance claim: A demand made by the insurance holder or from beneficiary, for payment of benefits as provided by the policy.
Coverage: The scope of protection provided under an insurance policy.
Death benefit: The limit of insurance or the amount of insurance that will be paid in the event of the death of a covered person.
Exposure: The measure of vulnerability to loss, usually expressed in dollars or in monetary units.
Occurrence: An event that results in an insurance holder's loss.
Reinsurance: It is the insurance taken by a firm from other third party to protect the latter from huge losses.
Example: All the people residing in a particular place have taken insurance policies from an insurance company, and a massive earthquake occurred. Then all the people need the insurance benefits at a time. In such cases it is a heavy risk for that firm to offer benefits to all people. To cover the risk to the company from this type of incidents, an insurance company takes an insurance policy from another insurance company known as reinsurance.
Grace period: This is the period given to the insurance holder, if insurance holder does not pay the premium on time. The insurance company does not charge interest for a month from the date of premium.
Net premium: the amount of premium minus the agent commission.
Agent commission: it is the incentive paid for the insurance agent, in addition to his salary. For managing the customer policy. This amount is paid at a percentage on the insurance premium.
These are some of the common terms one need to know regarding insurance.
In other words, Insurance is an agreement between an individual and the insurance company in which the individual pays certain amount of money known as premium in exchange of which the company pays some money to the individual for the uncertain event.
Premium
- Premium is a certain amount of money to be paid to the insurance company at a regular interval of time by the insurance holder.
- Premium is a certain amount of money that is charged by the insurance company to the insurance holder to offer insurance service for the loss.
Insurable interest: An interest on a person or thing that will support the issuance of insurance policy.
Causality: Liability or loss resulting from an accident.
Insurance claim: A demand made by the insurance holder or from beneficiary, for payment of benefits as provided by the policy.
Coverage: The scope of protection provided under an insurance policy.
Death benefit: The limit of insurance or the amount of insurance that will be paid in the event of the death of a covered person.
Exposure: The measure of vulnerability to loss, usually expressed in dollars or in monetary units.
Occurrence: An event that results in an insurance holder's loss.
Reinsurance: It is the insurance taken by a firm from other third party to protect the latter from huge losses.
Example: All the people residing in a particular place have taken insurance policies from an insurance company, and a massive earthquake occurred. Then all the people need the insurance benefits at a time. In such cases it is a heavy risk for that firm to offer benefits to all people. To cover the risk to the company from this type of incidents, an insurance company takes an insurance policy from another insurance company known as reinsurance.
Grace period: This is the period given to the insurance holder, if insurance holder does not pay the premium on time. The insurance company does not charge interest for a month from the date of premium.
Net premium: the amount of premium minus the agent commission.
Agent commission: it is the incentive paid for the insurance agent, in addition to his salary. For managing the customer policy. This amount is paid at a percentage on the insurance premium.
These are some of the common terms one need to know regarding insurance.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Tips for Luggage Repair During Travel
It is irritating to deal with issues like luggage repair when happily enjoying a holiday trip. But, knowing certain simple tips for repairing the luggage during travel can be helpful. Especially, people who travel frequently for business or vacation purposes should know these tips. It is also very much better to pack the luggage repair parts when you go out for a trip.
- Ensure that you purchase luggage repair parts. Know the weak and strong points of your luggage. If there are any issues with the luggage, then make repairs before leaving for the trip.
- Zipper problems are the common problems you find with luggage during travel. Wax sticks or candles make the zipper work back normally. So, ensure that you take a pack of wax sticks and candles with you when going out.
- Often, buttons come off from luggage. It makes you frustrating and there are also chances of loss of any valuable properties in the bag. Carrying spare buttons is, therefore, necessary. Also, keep the patching and sewing kit and sew the buttons when they are lost.
- Spare parts of luggage like handle, wheels or any other accessories should also be carried.
- Other common problems of luggage are dented luggage and rips in vinyl or leather. Any repairs on the metal or hard plastic can be done easily. A block of wood can be placed on the dent on the inside of the piece of luggage. Then, slowly pound it out. In order to repair leather or vinyl, proper repair kits should be purchased. Specific directions given in the kits can make the repair easy.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Different Drug Tests to Determine Marijuana Use
The use of marijuana and its related drugs called cannabis is so high. People irrespective of their age groups are using this dreadful drug, which is causing severe problem to their health and also to the society. Marijuana stays for longer time in the body it is easy to know its presence by conducting any one of the four tests which are meant for marijuana, depending upon the need.
These tests are especially encouraged for employment, schools, traffic incidents, legal requirements and so on. These tests will be conducted to determine two components, one is parent drug, and the other is THC metabolite, which is released by the body's chemistry after a drug is ingested.
The following are the four tests which are in use to detect marijuana abusers.
Urine Test: This test is used to determine the drug metabolites, but not the parent drug. The minimum time needed to identify the drug using this test is 2 hours and it also determines the drug which is consumed few weeks before. Presently this test is used for driving tests, pre employment tests, student tests and can be permitted as a court evidence for substance abuse.
Blood Test: This test is used to detect both the parent drug and the drug metabolites of marijuana. It will detect marijuana use even if the test is conducted immediately after consuming it. Till two days after consumption, this test will detect the case. It is also used for all the pre tests and can be used as legal evidence.
Saliva Test: This test is used to test only parent drug and can detect immediately after the drug ingestion. It can also detect the drug use from the past two days. Except in US it is used by some European countries for driving test.
Hair Test: This test can detect drug even after 90 days of the drug consumption, but can only detect metabolites. The minimum time required to do this test is 5-7 days and this is not used for driving tests. For other employment, student and legal evidences this test is useful.
These tests are especially encouraged for employment, schools, traffic incidents, legal requirements and so on. These tests will be conducted to determine two components, one is parent drug, and the other is THC metabolite, which is released by the body's chemistry after a drug is ingested.
The following are the four tests which are in use to detect marijuana abusers.
Urine Test: This test is used to determine the drug metabolites, but not the parent drug. The minimum time needed to identify the drug using this test is 2 hours and it also determines the drug which is consumed few weeks before. Presently this test is used for driving tests, pre employment tests, student tests and can be permitted as a court evidence for substance abuse.
Blood Test: This test is used to detect both the parent drug and the drug metabolites of marijuana. It will detect marijuana use even if the test is conducted immediately after consuming it. Till two days after consumption, this test will detect the case. It is also used for all the pre tests and can be used as legal evidence.
Saliva Test: This test is used to test only parent drug and can detect immediately after the drug ingestion. It can also detect the drug use from the past two days. Except in US it is used by some European countries for driving test.
Hair Test: This test can detect drug even after 90 days of the drug consumption, but can only detect metabolites. The minimum time required to do this test is 5-7 days and this is not used for driving tests. For other employment, student and legal evidences this test is useful.
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