Guide to overcome arthritis

To alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, patients should minimize any heavy activity. Patients can also do exercise to maintain and improve mobility of joints and hardening regimes.

In addition to lifestyle changes, dietary habits and taking proper supplements is also important for the relief of osteoarthritis disease. Health experts consider Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate as a popular supplement for arthritis. The study proves the ability of Glucosamine in improving symptoms of osteoarthritis and delays the development of osteoarthritis.

Studies show that consumption of 1500 milligrams of Glucosamine a day may reduce symptoms of mild and moderate levels of osteoarthritis. Glucosamine effective for relieving pain and inflammation, increase mobility and assist in the repair and maintain cartilage. This is because the Glucosamine has been shown to stimulate bone formation and repair of cartilage.

Meanwhile, the combination of Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate were found to be more effective as a treatment of osteoarthritis in moderate and serious level, rather than Glucosamine alone or Celecoxib (a medicine non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs)), which provides temporary relief. These findings are from GAIT (Glucosamine / Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial) conducted in the United States of sponsoring the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Reference from Utusan

Health tips of the day

If you want healthier life, please do not exceed 7 teaspoon full of sugar for daily intake. Reduce sugar for better life, avoid diabetes.

Food nutrition during pregnancy : part 3

After 2 parts of Food nutrition during pregnancy, this will be the last part.

Many studies have shown that iodine deficiency is a major cause of motor skills disorders, muscle weakness, disorders of coordination and manual skills. As the iodine needed for brain development that crucial to ensuring fetuses, infants and children receive adequate iodine requirements. But he said, because iodine is not stored in the body, it should be taken every day.

Iodine requirement is higher for pregnant women and nursing the infants. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need more iodine than normal people. However, some women do not get adequate amounts of iodine in their diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The lack of this mineral can cause facial swelling, goiter (swollen thyroid gland), hypothyroidism and effect mental function.

The worst part due to iodine deficiency is it can effect fetus and infant development. In fact, according to World Health Organization (WHO), the incidence of iodine efficiency is most widespread in the world for brain damage, even easily preventable.

Therefore, iodine intake during pregnancy is necessary either through diet or supplements added. Other than iodine supplements, other sources of iodine are fish, meat, eggs, milk, chicken, duck and seaweed.

source : Utusan

Food nutrition during pregnancy : part 2

This is the second part of food nutrition during pregnancy. Please check the previous entry for the first part.

Good nutrition can reduce common problems during pregnancy such as vomiting, heartburn and constipation. The need for nutrients increases during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimester (weeks 12 till birth).

The examples of good nutrition is such taking food contains energy, protein, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, iodine and zinc. The need for iron become too high and could not be met through normal diet. The intake for fatty acids (linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid) should be increased to ensure perfect formation of the fetus.

Lack of iodine during pregnancy can cause delayed development resulting in a slow mental performance. It is also important for thyroid hormones that support normal growth and development of children. Many research have shown that lack of iodine will cause the baby born mentally retarded, stunted growth, deaf, dumb, and the resulting weakness of the body.

Beginner Yoga Positions : Breathing in Yoga

Previous post was about Become a yoga instructor, which people looking for a chance to get the position as an instructor. Anyway, lets continue with another video for Beginner Yoga Positions : Breathing in Yoga. Enjoy the video:

Become a yoga instructor

How to become a yoga instructor?

If you have a dream to become a yoga instructor, you should master all skills and techniques in yoga. After mastering all skills, then you can apply for yoga certifications.

I bet all of you who are looking for opportunity to become a yoga instructor, has master yoga basic techniques. Beginner Yoga Positions : Tree Pose in Beginner Yoga. Watch the video:


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