November 13, 2009 by
It may surprise most of us to know that, cholesterol itself is not a bad substance. Actually, cholesterol is one of those compounds made and used by our own bodies (especially in liver) to keep us healthy. Greater portion, almost 60 to 70 percent of cholesterol, we need, is produced naturally while 30 to 40 percent comes from the diet.
There are two types of cholesterol commonly known as “good” and “bad” cholesterol. It’s vital to comprehend the distinction and levels of “good” and “bad” cholesterol in your blood. Excess of one type or shortage of another can put you at risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), heart attack or stroke.
Types of cholesterol
There are mainly three types of cholesterol and brief description of each type has given below:
Low-density lipoproteins or bad cholesterol
When surplus low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or bad cholesterol circulates in the blood, it starts to accumulate in the inner layer of the narrow arteries that feed the heart and brain. In combination with other substances like calcium, it forms plaque, thick, hard deposits that narrows the arteries and make them stiff. This condition is well known as atherosclerosis. Heart attack or stroke can result, if a clot blocks a narrowed artery.
High-density lipoproteins or good cholesterol
About one-fourth to one-third of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL cholesterol is “good” cholesterol, because high levels of HDL protect against cardiovascular diseases. Threshold or low levels of HDL also increase the chances of heart disease to crop up. Medical experts believe that HDL carries cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, however minimize the chances of atherosclerosis and plaque formation.
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November 13, 2009 by
In dermatology stretch mark is known as striae. It appears because of dermis. As time goes it appears thin, but never stretchmarks1dissolves totally. Hasty stretching of your skin or excessive weight loss or gain can cause the stretch marks. Normally it accompanies obesity & pregnancy. Stretch marks make you skin’s upper layer ugly & you need to cover up your body consciously all the time. It makes your choice of cloths restricted.
There are various stretch mark prevention options available, like:
Surgical treatment: you can go for some medicated peels & dermabrasion. In modern treatment laser surgery has already opened a new era. You can also choose some over the counter skin treatment options. With a routine healthy diet along with some exercise can also prevent those shameful marks on your body. Adequate water is also very much required. Sometimes lack of proper nutrition results in stretch marks, so to maintain a healthy skin make sure that your diet includes enough vitamin A, C, D (fresh vegetables & fruits, milk, fish etc).
The most easy & effective results comes through lotions or creams. You can buy few of them over the counter & a few through medical prescriptions. Several creams are also available through online purchase.
You can discuss with your doctor which one they recommend & also ask for some early protective treatments. Mostly these creams comprises with vitamin E, lanolin, coco butter & several other olive & lavender oils. Vitamin A or AHA has been noticed one of the breakthrough formulation of stretch mark creams. These lotions or creams are useful in enhancing your skin’s flexibility & is also able to exhilarate cells. For removing the scars those creams along with coco butter are highly recommended. As stretch mark prevention agent vitamin E oil has also been found to be very useful. Sometimes good quality creams cure your scars faster than any other options. You should read some of the stretch marks cream reviews before selecting one.
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November 13, 2009 by
When your blood pressure level goes down below the usual limit the condition is called low blood pressure. In such a low-blood-pressure1situation blood flowing action to your heart through arteries becomes weak. People suffering from low blood pressure can experience the fatigue, continuous lethargy, dizziness, weakness etc. Deficiency of proper nutrition or losing blood etc can cause your low blood pressure level.
• For curing low blood pressure problem Indian spikenard (herb) is also quite useful. Mixture of cinnamon, Indian spikenard & camphor can give you some relief.
• Till your blood pressure reach the normal level you can also include some salty foods in your diet & also consume salt water (1/2 tsp salt) on a daily basis.
• Beetroot juice has been identified to be beneficial for treating your low blood pressure level. Daily consumption of one cup juice can give you some effective result.
• As an effective remedy for low blood pressure vitamin B group, protein, vitamin C are found to be beneficial. Make sure that your diet is comprised of all the important nutrients to solve your problem.
• Epsom salt bath has also been recommended for treating low blood pressure problem. In normal hot bath water pour Epsom salt (1-1 ½ kg). Lie down within the water for almost 10-20 minutes. You c
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