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Losing weight and staying fit is top priority for most people and today, there are several workout and diet options available that will help you get to that goal. You can either hit a gym or dance class or even invest in a personal gym at home to burn the calories. At the same time, though, it is important to stick to a personalized diet plan that best suits your requirement.

Before embarking on an exercise or diet routine, it is essential to figure out what you want for your body. Are you looking at losing weight or building muscle mass? Because each of these requires a different strategy.

HOW TO BUILD MUSCLE

If you are already at an ideal weight and want to build muscle, focus on strength training exercise, weights, stretches and some yoga as well at least three to four times in a week.

To build muscle mass quickly, the workout should be supplemented with a good diet. The diet must include at least three meals with a perfectly balanced mix of carbohydrates and proteins. You may consume extra protein in the form of skimmed milk or egg white. Also remember that daal should be an integral part of lunch and dinner. Read the rest of this entry »

People get different types of scars from acne, and every person is left with different facial topography. Therefore, acne scar treatment must be addressed on a case by case basis. No single treatment is right for everyone.You and your dermatologist together should decide what is right for your type of acne scarring. Since getting rid of acne scars is a complex process, often several of the treatments mentioned here will have to be combined to produce the best results.

Some of the new options in treatment of acne scars include:

Pixel laser

This is a new and effective treatment available for darker skins.There is little or no downtime and one needs anything from 4-6 sittings for effective improvement in the scars.The results are noticeable over 2-3 months and there is gradual sustained improvement.
It is always advisable to undergo laser treatments with dermatologists familiar with them for the best results. In these procedures, there are areas of normal skin left behind to enhance and increase the healing process so that there are no complications from the laser treatments. Read the rest of this entry »

Its April 7th, And its World Health Day :)  I bring to you the theme and agenda of this year’s World Health Day as proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The theme for this year’s World Health Day is :

” Save lives. Make hospitals safe in emergencies “

World Health Day 2009 focuses on the safety of health facilities and the readiness of health workers who treat those affected by emergencies. Health centers and staff are critical lifelines for vulnerable people in disasters - treating injuries, preventing illnesses and caring for people’s health needs.

They are cornerstones for primary health care in communities – meeting everyday needs, such as safe childbirth services, immunizations and chronic disease care that must continue in emergencies. Read the rest of this entry »

Every organization uses computers. Due to long hours on the computer, 50-90 percent of computer users are prone to computer vision syndrome (CVS). It usually develops after more than two hours of work on the computer and disappears on discontinuing work for a few hours.

Symptoms

Eyestrain, headache, blurred distance or near vision, dry or red eyes, neck and backache, double vision, and light sensitivity.

Preventing Computer Vision Syndrome:

1. Have your eye muscles tested once a year.
2. Use indirect lighting and eliminate exterior light and reflections by closing drapes or blinds.

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Milk is one of the simplest forms of protein that can be consumed every day. About 100 ml of cow’s milk contains approximately 3 grams protein, 4 grams fat and 4.5 grams lactose or milk sugar. Today most people, young and old, are health conscious and follow an enthusiastic exercise regimen. Even young children are engaged in extra sports or coaching classes for some game or sport. This means more work out of the muscles, more wear and tear and muscle rebuilding. But in following such a lifestyle, the question is if this individual is consuming an adequate amount of protein to rebuild and repair these muscles.

Tissue and muscle building, maintenance and repair is a constant process, requiring frequent and adequate supply of protein. Inadequate consumption of protein leaves people feeling exhausted and their bodies unable to build and maintain muscle. Milk, however is one of the best sources for this protein and can be consumed every day. In fact, drinking a glass of milk or 2 to 3 cups of milk-based tea or coffee is a habit for most people. And if milk is not ingested directly, there are others who make up for it by consuming curd.

While these are a good source for protein, it is ideal to remove the cream or skim the milk as the fat in milk is of animal origin and can add too much fat and cholesterol to your body. Read the rest of this entry »