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Skin Cancer – Do You Visit Tanning Salons?

September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

f_01310573618_eat-healthy.jpgOne of the main causes of skin cancer is exposure to harmful sunrays. If you thought that getting tanned at tanning salons was safer than the sun, please think again before visiting any salon again. Tanning beds and sunlamps are as dangerous as the sunrays.

Most of the bulbs used in the salons emit both UVA and UVB radiations that are also found in the sunlight and are responsible for both Melanoma and Nonmelonoma types of cancers. Exposure to tanning bulbs also reduces our bodys ability to repair the damaged DNA, which is caused by UV radiation.

Tanning not only may cause cancers as the last damage but also prematurely ages the skin. How many of us realize that tanning is bodys response to damage to the skin. every time, you get tanned , you accumulate skin damage. There is no such thing as safe tanning.

Unfortunately the cosmetic trends are pushing more women to tanning salons. More people are inviting cancer for the sake of the tanned look. Melanoma can kill if not diagnosed earlier. Unfortunately the young population is not changing its behavior about getting tanned. as they accumulate skin damage over the years, their getting affected by skin cancer at later stage of their life is increasing.

If you are one of those who believe that a tan is good and that tanning beds or sun lamps are safe, please stop using them. You are putting your life to a very painful death.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

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Healthy Vending Machines for Schools from Utility Rentals

September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

01310573544_monaviehealthdrinks.jpgHave you considered the benefits of implementing healthy vending machines in your school?

Vending machines in schools present a very effective method of providing students and staff with the opportunity to access a wide variety of food and drinks throughout the day, whilst a well managed machine can also be very effective at generating additional income to invest back into the school catering service.

The awareness of healthy eating throughout schools has increased dramatically over the last few years, and with the right vending machine and the right healthy products within it, schools are able to use the vending machine to easily promote and increase their healthy vending message. 

We can source school vending machines from the top manufacturers from around the world, and no matter what your requirements are, we are certain that we will be able to find the right vending machine to suit your school’s healthy vending needs.

Whether you want to provide an extension of your healthy catering to a school common room, or want to implement a healthy drinks vending machine to allow pupils and staff to access healthy refreshments outside of school canteen hours, we have vending machines that will be perfect in your school. We can even provide healthy branding on some models!

All you need to do is choose from the vending machine categories listed below, let us know what your overall aim and requirements are, and we will put together some rental or purchase options suited to those needs.

Here is a list of the types of school vending machines that we can source for your school:
Chilled drinks vending machine
Hot drinks vending machines
Snack vending machines
Fresh food vending machines
Combination food and drink vending machines
Table top coffee vending machines
And for added peace of mind and to protect your school against expensive repairs, if the vending machine ever breaks down, we are able to offer a full parts and labour breakdown warranty for each vending machine rented or purchased from us.

If you want to know more about how we can help your school achieve it’s healthy vending machine goals, then please give us a call on 01628 667373 and one of our product specialists will be happy to go through the options that are available to you, or please feel free to visit our website at www.utility-rentals.co.uk for more information.
We’d love to hear from you!
The Utility Rentals Team
 

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Focus On Women’s Health – Five Sure-Fire Ways To Help You Feel Better

September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

01310574189_women-running-beach.jpgThe physical and emotional health of women can have much broader impacts on the people closest to them and, others may argue, the social and economic health of the society as a whole. This is because women are often the primary care givers for ageing parents and children, and can take on nurturing roles within their local communities and schools as well.

The physical, emotional and mental health of women can therefore be the basis for the good health of everyone else. Men, too, have their trials and challenges but for a moment let’s consider women’s health.

Whether it is in the home or workplace, whether as a new mother or grandmother, whether it is as sister or best friend, wife or lover, women lead very busy lives! Taking on these significant responsibilities, and trying to lead with strength and support with tenderness, can sometimes mean there is very little energy leftover to care for oneself.

To safe guard your own health and happiness consider the following five sure-fire ways to boost your quality of life, relieve anxiety and take better care of you.

Exercise: Exercise is nice to think about but not so easy to do, especially if you haven’t done much in a while. The amazing thing about it is that just a little has a big effect. It will improve your mood almost straight away, and over time, your muscles and bones, which in turn will improve your overall heath especially later in life after menopause. You will be so glad you did any, and if it can be a little weight-bearing exercise, even better.

Walking is the easiest way to start if you haven’t been active for a while. Start slowly and work up to a fast walk for 20 to 30 minutes several times a week. Biking, dancing and stair-climbing are also good and free. Joining a gym or yoga class is also a great idea, if you can manage it, but it takes more time and money because you’ll need to get to classes on time and may need guidance with some of the exercises.

Food: What you eat has a big impact on your energy levels and mood, as well as your general health. Eating enough fresh fruit and vegetables is important for energy and to ensure you get enough vitamins and minerals. Vegetables also assist in cleaning toxins from your system, as toxins can cause you to feel sluggish and gain weight.

Be sure to include plenty of water in your daily intake as well to make sure you stay hydrated; after all, your brain is depending on water to help you function at your best.

Relax: It is important for you to take the time to allow yourself to feel relaxed and peaceful sometime during your busy day. You may have a hobby, like to read, or enjoy your early morning tea alone. Take the time to be still at least once a day, and do something that feels good for you so you can have a moment where you can breathe and let your mind wander.

Surprisingly, without trying, you may find at this time that solutions to problems become evident. Laughter is another way to relax and let your thoughts go free for a short time. Try to laugh each day!

Regular checkups: There’s nothing worse than having an ache or pain and, not knowing what it is; you imagine all sorts of health problems.

Put your mind at rest and go see your doctor for the usual check ups. If you have no major problems you will worry less about the little aches and pains, and if you are heading for something serious, you will have caught it early which will help you get the best possible treatment sooner.

Try new things: Today it is easy to get good information about almost anything, from how to make a pond skimmer to how to keep the romance in your life. If there is something you’ve been curious about why not give it a try? From pottery to golf; guitar lessons to salsa dancing; digital photography to pattern making and fashion design. You could make your own cosmetics, eco-makeover your house, teach yourself to weld, or build a pizza oven in your backyard.

Learning new things, putting yourself in a situation to meet new people, and getting outside of your normal routine can improve yourself esteem and make life more interesting. You’ll be pleased you found the time to do something for you.

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How To Select Healing Teas for Healthy Living

September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

21311106700_12017167165b0v5m.jpgWelcome to the world of healing teas. Regular tea, a refreshing stimulant, only two calories per cup, is the world’s most popular non-alcoholic healthy drink. Tea glorifies us with many different flavors, scents and colours; the colours are determined by the length of exposure to oxidation.

A great amount of tea is produced in Asia, while it is actually grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, and Indonesia. Tea is a member of the camellia sinensis family. The best quality teas are grown in the high altitudes and the finest leaves are plucked from the youngest shoots and unopened leaf buds. These buds contain the highest levels of phenols, enzymes and caffeine.

The manner in which fresh tea leaves are processed includes the length of time the leaves are exposed to the oxidation process; it is that which will determine the colour and the flavor of the tea.

There are three main types of tea leaves; black Indian tea produced by drying and fermenting the leaves; thereby converting the flavorless colourless leaves into a pigmented astringent tannin. Researchers believe due to bioflavonoids, plant pigments have been linked to the protection agents that prevent heart attacks, by the reduction of the ability of blood platelets to clot. Antioxidant properties of tea also block damage caused to the arteries by free radicals released when the body consumes oxygen lack tea, researchers have found that by drinking five cups a day, reduced the incidence of stroke by 70% in men.

Green (Japanese) Tea was flavored by the Asians, and is not fermented, but dried and produces a green leaf. It is lighter in color and the tannins are the chemicals in green tea which bind surface proteins in our mouths to produce a tightening effect thereby incapacitating plaque forming bacteria. It aids in digestion of oily substances and is thought to normalize metabolism. It also contains a natural fluoride which prevents tooth decay. Researchers feel this is similar to an antiseptic effect.

Recently, researcher Iman Hakim, a professor at Arizona Cancer Center suggested the compounds in green tea positively affect genes involved in cancer susceptibility and DNA repair. Green tea has been recommended highly for the prevention of colon cancer and prostate cancer.

Tea researchers have only been interested in the effects of tea for the last 30 years and point to a 5,000 year track record of the attributes of green tea; they say that at the very least, green tea cannot hurt you, and most likely is beneficial to our bodies.

Dr. Hakim says the ongoing trials of smokers with COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease, have found a significant improvement in the levels of HDL and LDL in cholesterol testing, to those given green tea and those given a placebo.

John Fox, professor of Neuroscience, biology and Psychology, in New York, USA held a symposium where participants were given 10 cups of tea each, and the other group a placebo. Those given the tea had a notable increase in the ability to focus better on given tasks. The active ingredient in this case in green tea is theanine, an amino acid.

The third main tea produced is oolong tea which stems from a combination of black tea and green tea. The actual brand names of oolong tea may contain as many as 20 different types of tea. I have purchased such teas many times, and they are truly exotic in blend and flavor. At this stage of tea drinking, one must purchase a tea steeper, which is relatively small, oval in shape, and holds the tea leaves in when you place it in a cup, this the process of “steeping” the tea is taking place. Remove when the dark colour appears.

Naturally occurring theophyllines in teas have proven to assist people with asthma. These theophyllines have been developed in the use of drugs and inhalers to treat asthma and other constrictive lung disorders.

Dandelion tea is an effective diuretic which stimulates and cleanses the liver. It has also been used to sip for bloating and constipation. You may wish to add sugar to the tea to sweeten the bitter taste of dandelion tea.

Chamomile tea is recommended by many naturopaths to take before bed time to help with insomnia and in low doses, it may relieve anxiety. Chamomile tea is a light coloured tea.

Ginger Tea is a spicy brew, and my favorite; it has long been used for gastrointestinal distress, including nausea and vomiting. Ginger tea is so tasty with a little honey and milk. Of course, ginger, being a very popular spice, is used in many variations of teas, which definitely would be a healthy recipe for healthy living.

Licorice tea is bold, aromatic and is known to fight off stress and fatigue. In ancient civilizations, it was thought to be a potent aphrodisiac. So, if you want to feel sexy, try drinking licorice tea. Good luck with the results.

Peppermint tea sweetens your breath with its pungent concoction, leaving your mouth fresh for a kiss! Peppermint has long been known to ‘tame the tummy’.

Rooibos tea is a caffeine free South African tea, low in tannin levels, and rich in mineral content, which promotes healthy skin, teeth and bones. Apparently, rooibos tea has antioxidant properties and is reputed to be anti-ageing, which I am certain would be appealing to most of us for healthy living.

If sales are any indication of use of teas, last year was the 15th consecutive year consumers in America have bought more tea than ever before. On any given day, about one half of the population drinks tea. In 2006, US consumed 2.25 billion gallons, of which 83% was black tea, 16% green tea, and 85% iced tea.

It is very obvious to me there are numerous healthy benefits to consuming teas and it is quite clear that tea drinkers need not worry about toxicity as according to studies shown in 2008, as Author Beverly Sills says, there are no published records concerning toxicity. It was also noted that tea has less caffeine than coffee.

“Polly put the kettle on.” It is clear to me that tea, the world’s most popular non-alcoholic drink, is a healthy recipe for healthy living. Now you are aware of the healing teas to select. Bottoms up everyone.

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Women’s Health – Straight to the Heart

September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

11310574187_wellness-thumb19946650-1.jpgIf you think men are more vulnerable to coronary disease than women, think again. Don’t wait for a warning sign – start looking after your heart today.

Statistics show one in three Australian women is at risk of heart attack, angina, stroke and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Worse still, two thirds of women who die from a sudden heart attack have had no previous symptoms, according to The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health. Age, smoking, a lack of exercise, weight gain, diabetes and a poor diet all increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, as can family history.

The good news is that simple lifestyle changes can lower your chances of having a stroke or heart attack, says Professor Susan Davis, chair of Women’s Health at Monash University in Melbourne.

Regular exercise
Regular exercise is an extremely important factor in women’s health. Daily exercise can help control your weight and sugar levels, strengthen your heart, lower blood pressure, raise HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. “Women need to do moderate, endurance-type exercise for at least 40 minutes, three times a week, and include more activity in their everyday lives,” says Professor Davis.

Healthy heart diet
Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables that are high in antioxidants and vitamins such as folate is also crucial for heart health. There is evidence that replacing unhealthy fats with polyunsaturated fatty acids found in oily fish, leafy plants, canola and linseed oil can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Give Up Smoking
Giving up smoking will also improve your heart health. Nearly 40 per cent of smoking related deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease, according to NSW Health. This is because smoking increases an artery-clogging process called atherosclerosis.

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Tips on Men’s Health

September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

11311106700_healthy-eating-01.jpgYou’re a savvy health conscious guy who believes in the importance of using mens health supplements to support your health, protect you from disease and allow you to be healthy when you’re older.

Mens health is a very important issue that needs more focus in the media and medical community. Although a lot of progress has occurred over the past twenty years there is still much to do. We need to distinguish real health issues from cosmetic needs and assumptions.

The first step is to know that you’re at risk, that way you know what to look for. From heart disease and stroke to cancer, some things are unavoidable no matter what you try to do to avoid them.

One of the most valuable resources a guy has today is online men health forums. now if you have a question about your health you don’t need to ask your doctor first.One of the drawbacks to use men health forums for information,is that you can never be absolutely sure if the information you’re getting is correct.

So the most obvious of mens health tips to apply is to simply eat more fruits and vegetables.
Especially since it all counts. Whether you eat it fresh, drink 100% juice, or whatever. Frozen, canned, dried or fresh. It’s all good and all good for you.

Another men health diet tip is to replace regular head lettuce salads with mixed spring greens or spinach. While head lettuce has almost no nutritional value, spinach and mixed greens are super foods that are packed with all the vitamins you could ever hope for in a tasty salad base.

Regular exercise is one of the requirements necessary to address men’s health and fitness issues. The types of exercises that will improve and strengthen the heart muscles are highly recommended.

Red meat is the “complete protein” and is good for you, fried food is very tasty, and the brain lives on sugar, so it’s not as if those things have to be done away with.But the key here is balance.Cut your french fry consumption in half, and replace them with beans or squash.

By taking both a fat and carb blocker you’re essentially interfering with two of the three most important macro-nutrients, protein being the third which basically defeats the object of eating.

There are so many options available to help boost and maintain men’s fitness that it is quite easy, with the right motivation and fitness program, for men to lose weight and get back into shape.

The most popular natural fat burner however currently receiving great “rep” on Men’s Health Forum this year is the anti-oxidant Acai Burn.

There are a number of male dietary supplements that can be beneficial to prostate health, either on their own or in combination with other nutrients. Saw palmetto, an herb native to the Atlantic seaboard, is one of the most popular and extensively researched mens health supplements.

Research has shown that men can help maintain prostate health by eating Brazil nuts, pomegranate juice, scallions, garlic, onions, and, of course, lycopene from tomatoes.

These days, it’s imperative that you stay on top and in charge of your health!

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Is Diabetes Linked To Nutrition?

September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

f_11310573621_c3d8f745.jpgPerhaps no other disease is as closely linked to nutrition as diabetes. Not only does nutrition play a role in its development, nutrition is also one of the disease’s most powerful treatments.1 Because of this strong and critical connection to nutrition, researchers have carefully studied the use of nutritional supplements in the treatment of the disease. They found that many vitamins, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, minerals such as chromium, as well as herbs like Gymnema sylvestre, can safely, effectively, and naturally lower blood sugars and help prevent diabetic complications. What is even more important, however, is that these vitamins, minerals, and herbs can be combined together in a scientifically validated diabetic formula to work synergistically.

People with type 1 diabetes must be treated with insulin in order to stay alive.

If uncontrolled for many years, diabetes mellitus can lead to more serious health problems:

1. Blood vessel damage within the eye (retinopathy). This can lead to blindness.

2. Kidney disease (nephropathy) or kidney failure.

3. Nerve damage (neuropathy) especially of the hands and feet, causing tingling, numbness and weakness.

4. Narrowing of the blood vessels due to fatty deposits (atherosclerosis). This increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and poor blood flow in the legs.

Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can result in a large baby and a difficult birth. It can also increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Diabetes – Circulation problems

High blood sugar damages blood vessels. When high levels of sugar are continuously in the blood, the blood vessels become thicker and less flexible, causing poor circulation. Poor circulation can impair healing, especially on the feet and lower legs. High blood sugar also causes higher levels of fat in the bloodstream. The fat clogs and narrows the blood vessels. Partial blockages deprive the heart of some necessary nutrients. A complete blockage can result in a heart attack, heart pain (called angina), or stroke.

Magnesium

Although the relationship between magnesium and diabetes has been studied for decades, it is not yet fully understood. Studies suggest that a deficiency in magnesium may worsen the blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. Scientists believe that a deficiency of magnesium interrupts insulin secretion in the pancreas and increases insulin resistance in the body’s tissues. Evidence suggests that a deficiency of magnesium may contribute to certain diabetes complications.

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The Benefits of a Men’s Health Magazine

September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

01310572969_wellbeingandhealth.jpgIt’s only right that there should be a men’s health magazine. In the past, the real need for a male oriented publication on health has been eclipsed by the many other publications focusing on female concerns. It is pretty obvious though that men also have health issues that deserve to be addressed.

Your Magazine Need

There is no question that men and women just aren’t made from the same mold. This is not a sexist view it is a fact. Although women can now perform the same tasks, jobs and responsibilities as men, they difference between male and female health concerns differ. Issues ranging from hair loss to sexual dysfunction for example are experienced differently by men and women. Men may therefore not be able to benefit from generic pieces of health advice.

In other words, some pieces of health advice for women may not be applicable for men. It should go without saying that men truly need a resource of their own that can provide the right answers to unique male concerns.

What’s in a Magazine

There are a variety of publications that offer advice on male health. The most basic publications however simply focus on such topics as fitness training and nutrition. As most of us already know though, these are not the only components of a man. Like women, men are complex beings too. Striving to achieve total health takes more than just knowing the right diet and exercise regimen.

This is why men’s health magazine publications now know better than to take a simplified approach. Instead of just shelling out tips on exercises and diet components, they also need to provide data on such topics as make disease detection, mental health, sex and lifestyle types. Other magazines offer an even broader view through topics focusing on fashion and technology.

Picking Your Magazine

You don’t want to waste your money by skipping from one subscription to another. You would want to get the ideal magazine the first time. You can do this by narrowing down your preferred focus. Although magazines for men contain many different topics, most of them have theme focuses. Some obviously focus more on nutrition or some other male health concern or issue. Find a magazine that focuses on your main interests.

Actual readers would also know best which magazines are worth your money. Read a couple of reviews first before settling on a publication.

There is no doubt that you will benefit from a men’s health magazine. It can give you the right clues to making a healthy lifestyle possible for you.

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Bicycling Down Memory Lane

September 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

f_21311106701_choosing-healthy-foods.jpgMany adults only remember riding a bike. They gave it up as they became older. Adults can and should take advantage of bicycle riding to get some exercise. Older folks may want to ride the large tricycle with a basket on the front.

I remember my first bike. It was blue with a bell attached to the handlebars and when you worked the little tab back and forth with your thumb, you would hear a tinny ring. All the kids in my neighborhood had bikes, of course they were two speed bikes, stop and go, unlike the many different bikes that are available now.

I don’t remember any of us being overweight back then. We rode bikes rather than watching some silly or violent program on TV. In fact, there was no TV, no McDonald’s, no computers, no Gameboys; the only video games we had were pictures in our heads.

During the daylight hours we didn’t have many sedentary games. We ran around in the yards playing imaginary games. It was great fun. At night the whole family would sit around the supper table eating and talking. The meal usually consisted of a meat, two or three vegetables, and dessert with tea or milk to drink. No one opted for bottled water, oh yeah, there was no bottled water.

The only time we had hamburgers was on Saturday nights, no fries. Instead of fries we had goulash. During the summer we cooked outdoors on a homemade barbecue pit made out of stone. There were no charcoal, electric, or gas grills, we used wood in the pit.

Some of the neighborhood kids were always invited to eat supper with us on Saturday night. We would eat on a wooden picnic table in the backyard. After supper we would play basketball or horseshoes, or some other game. We got plenty of exercise.

Maybe if we had kept on doing those type of things, we would not have so many lazy and overweight people now. Get some “kids” of all ages together and go for a bike ride at least once a week. When you are riding, maybe along the way you’ll ride upon a backyard barbecue pit where you can fix some burgers the old fashion way and pitch a few horseshoes after supper.

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Drinking Water Fountain: An easy solution to satisfy thirst

September 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

11310572966_mm-health-photo.jpgWater is a basic necessity for all the living creatures. We are made up of water and without it, we cannot survive. Metabolism of our body is mainly dependent on water. Water is the most profound ingredient of our cells. So, without water we will not be able to survive.

We need regular supply of drinking water. The water must be pure and safe to drink so that our health could be maintained. You should know that water is a good medium of germs which can prove to be detrimental to our health. So it has to be ensured that the water which we consume should be pure and safe to drink. We use various medium to store and pour water at the time of need. One of them is ‘Drinking Water Fountain.’ Our company is committed to provide safe and healthy drinking water to all. We provide our services to home, public places and offices.

Drinking water fountain provides either continuously running water or comes with a tap to monitor the out pour of water as per the need. This is possible through a customized basin arrangement and the drinker has to bend down to drink the water from the fountain. We are the company which cares for the health and safety of our customers. The Drinking Water Fountain has an inbuilt purification system that purifies the water of its impurity. Unlimited Water provides a ready to use solution for safe and healthy drinking water facilities. Users will not have to worry about the purity of water as we provide best and the distinguished service in Drinking Water Fountain domain.

Drinking Water Fountain is a readymade solution for the water need of people at home, public places and offices. In offices, employees need to maintain their hydration level to feel rejuvenated and energetic to work to their maximum efficiency and out put. Consuming impure water can increase their chances of contracting infections and thereby their work efficiency. To have healthy workforce and reduce the possibilities of water borne disease use Drinking Water Fountain, a product of Unlimited Water, for a steady supply of safe drinking water to all.

Similarly, at public places we saw a lot of people are forced to drink unhygienic water in order to satisfy their thrust. They don’t have the access to safe drinking water. This is not only a significant scenario of a developing country but also found in some developed countries as well. There is an urgent need to provide safe drinking water to all in order to develop a healthy drinking society.

Moreover, our Drinking water fountain also provides safe and healthy water to the household. We see that most of the disease in a family is water borne and therefore need urgent attention to implement a preventive plan. This product drinking water fountain provides an opportunity for a family to maintain their health and reduce the possibility of water borne disease. Our water fountains are user friendly with inbuilt filtering facilities. We are providing customized products as per the need of the customers.

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