Working long hours, a high volume of work, and working towards fixed deadlines can increase your risk of anxiety and depression. If the tips below are not an option for you, it might be beneficial to find a new job.

Avoid increasing your stress by arriving on time, and preparing for meetings. If you feel that you are being treated unfairly, voice your concerns through the correct channels. You should be involved in decisions that affect you at work.

This is true to my experience. Just few weeks ago, I felt exhausted and stressed in my work place. I worked for 3 consecutive 12 hour night shifts. It was not good. It really affected me. Next time I need to say no so I can take good care of my body better.

Most African countries now have drug-resistant strains of malaria. In South Africa, these drug resistant strains are found in parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

Do not take children under the age of 5 into malaria-areas. Pregnant women are also at increased risk of contracting malaria, because they have a higher body temperature and produce more carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.

I had a patient the other night who was asking me why her nail polish was taken out before she had cesarian section. I told her that it is really needed for a reason. Nails will be observed if it will change in color like purplish it is called cyanosis meaning there is no enough oxygen circulating in the body and it needs prompt action. If the nails turn pale meaning the body’s blood volume is low needs attention too.

A cancer expert’s advice to restrict use of cell phones has revived the long-simmering debate over whether or not the handy gadgets raise the risk of brain cancer. You don’t need to throw your mobile under the bus, but there are precautions you can take if you’re concerned:

* Keep cell phones away from your head. Use a speakerphone, headset or remote antenna. Regular headphones may be safer than Bluetooth earpieces; however, regular headphones may decrease the ability to hear outside sounds such as traffic or sirens.

* Use your cell only for short calls. Use your landline when you can.
Children should use cell phones only in emergencies because their brains are still developing, he wrote. It’s the first time such a warning has come from a major academic cancer research institution.

* Set limits on your kids’ use of cell phones.

I really like grapes. When my grandma was sick, we bought her grapes and she loves it. It makes her to have good appetite.

The major antioxidant in grape skins and red wine shows benefits against deadly pancreatic cancer. And a new study published in the journal Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology shows that the major antioxidant compound in red wine may do a whole lot more. Researchers found that it can actually shut down one of the deadliest types of cancer - pancreatic. Wine is good for our body with only a little everyday. It is helpful to cleanse and a good antioxidant.

My mom and and younger sister suffered on and off UTI. I also found many pregnant women who have UTIs. It is a preventable problem.
Urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection of the urinary tract. It is normally referred as UTI. This infection may not be life threatening in the initial stages but can be extremely painful. It is also difficult sometimes to get rid of all bacteria with conventional medicine and a relapse can be painful and also extremely disconcerting. Women are particularly susceptible to this problem, although men have their share of this problem.

Some causes for this problem are particularly common and can be fixed easily if a person is well advised. Long intervals between urination weakens the bladder muscles and some urine gets left in the bladder. This is a potential source of infection. Low water intake reduces urination, allowing bacteria present time to multiply and grow. Kidney stones which may obstruct the flow of urine can cause this problem. Another potential source of UTI is unclean toilets and bad hygiene. Catheters and tubes placed in the bladder during and after surgery can also cause this infection. Sexual intercourse can cause transmission of UTI causing bacteria.

Some common symptoms may be as follows:
Frequent Urination.
Frequent urge to urinate
Pain / burning sensation in the urethra when urine is released.
Soreness in the lower abdomen and back.

When the infection is well developed and had spread top the kidney and uterus, the patient may experience symptoms such as back pains, chills, fever, nausea and vomiting.

This problem is diagnosed through a urine test. At times repeated testing may be required to identify the infection.
Traditional treatment of UTI is with the use of anti bacterial antibiotics. Particular care has to be taken to avoid a relapse.

Prevention of UTI requires basic sense of hygiene and needs to be combined with some common natural remedies which help prevent and fix a urinary tract infection at the first stage. Good personal hygiene and access to clean toilets is the most important factor preventing a UTI. It is important to drink a lot of water and not hold back urination when the urge is present.

My best friend suffered with an acne for a long time. She tried almost all. Finally she found one of the effective acne products. It was hard for her. It really was affecting her self confidence in relating with other people. Now she is not ashamed to be out in the open. She is already out in her shell. I realized how acne affects certain people.

I suffered from a pulsating headache the other day. It was so awful. It got worst when I laugh or when I do some valsalva manuever. I tried vinegar sponge bath and it did help.
If you are looking for a quick headache fix , try this. Take a small thin towel and dip it in white vinegar. Rinse out the excess vinegar and wrap the towel around your head and relax with your eyes closed for around fifteen minutes. For persistent headaches, repeat every two hours and find relief. Quick and simple isn’t it ? Try it at least once and you will love this quick and simple home cure.

Being thin is becoming a societal norm to one to be called sexy. That is why there are a lot of diet pills circulating around. It is very important that we need to be sure the effectiveness and the safety of the pills before buying or taking it. It should be approved by the Food and Drug Autority. One of the top diet pills is called alli. Its action is to lower the body’s amount of fat absorption.

I know a lot of people who are alcoholic drinkers. Most of them do not realize the harm it gives them. My uncle is already experiencing tremors but still keeps on drinking hard liquor.
Here is an important reminders for those who are alcoholic drinkers.
Drinking too much alcohol will probably leave you feeling a little hung-over. Your body loses more fluids in hot weather, which could lead to you becoming dehydrated. Your liver and kidneys need plenty of water to help dilute and flush out the toxins that alcohol has left in your body.

Remember to drink plenty of water between your alcoholic drinks, especially at poolside parties and braais.

As much as possible, I do my best to avoid having bad breath. Having it is very awful. It will brings us down. It affects us in communicating with people. There are some facts that we do not really know what causes it.

Many fad diets cause “hunger breath”, due to not eating any carbohydrates. When the body starts to break down fats, the resultant release of ketones causes bad breath. Try drinking pure orange juice at mid-morning and mid-afternoon, and eat a slice of bread at lunch, to ensure you consume sufficient carbohydrates.

Tongues that have a long central groove or large papillae are more susceptible to bad breath, as they tend to trap more bacteria and mouth compounds.

If you produce a lot of nasal mucus, you are also more susceptible.

Hormones control the concentration of saliva. When saliva is thicker, this causes bad breath. Some women notice breath changes related to their menstrual cycle.

Having allergies is not fun. A little dust or mite will trigger hayfever. Home should be extra clean if there is someone who has allergies at home. It should be free from all the elements that cause allergies attack. Electrolux vacuums is great in cleaning bare floors. Be free from all the dust. It will make a home a very nice place to live in.

It is so sad to say that there are a lot of smokers down there who do not even tried to stop and quit smoking. There are some who tried but after 5 months returned to their old habits. I think it is all about self-discipline in order to quit smoking.

Does the thought of quitting smoking conjure up images of cravings and mood swings? There are, however, numerous benefits. Here’s what Dr David Peters, author of “Total Health” has to say:

After 20 minutes your blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal, and circulation improves in the hands and feet.
After eight hours oxygen levels in the blood return to normal and chances of heart attack start to fall.
After 24 hours carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body and your lungs start to clear out mucus and other debris.
After 48 hours nicotine is no longer detectable in the body and your ability to taste and smell improves.
After 72 hours bronchial tubes relax and breathing becomes easier. Your energy levels will increase.
After 2 to 12 weeks circulation throughout your body will improve, making physical activity easier.
After 3 to 9 months breathing problems such as coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing decrease, and overall lung function increases by 10% to 15%.
After 5 years the risk of heart attack drops to half that of a smoker.
After 10 years the risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker and the risk of heart attack falls to the same as that of a non-smoker.

Have you ever feel that sometimes you suddenly feel depressed and lonely that you don’t know why? In women it is correlated with hormones. As you can observe that our mood is like a roller coaster? It may somehow due to the hormonal changes we have every month.
Need to boost your mood? Avocados contain an amino acid called tryptophan, known to be a mood lifter. Tryptophan is an amino acid occurring naturally in food. In the brain, it is converted to 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP), which, in turn, is converted to serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter essential to regulating appetite, sleep, mood and pain levels.

Try this delicious avocado and bacon booster:
You will need one (large) baked potato. Make your avo mix using the following ingredients: 2 tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise, 1-2 tbsp skimmed milk, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 3 thin rashers bacon (fried and roughly crumbled), half a ripe but firm avocado (cut into small chunks), salt and pepper, juice of 1 lime. Top your potato with the avo and bacon mix, and enjoy!

People who use computers on a daily basis often complain of eye irritation, fatigue and difficulty focusing. Just what I experience for being in front of the computer working for a long time. Most of these symptoms are caused by conditions surrounding the computer screen, and not necessarily the computer causing eyestrain. Poor lighting or improper placement of equipment and supplies, or a pre-existing eye problem may be the cause.

The computer screen should be placed slightly below eye level. Reference material should be placed on a document holder and moved close enough to the screen so that you don’t have to swing your head back and forth from the material and the screen. If that happens, your muscles can become stiff and sore, and your eyes have to constantly change focus, which can cause eyestrain or headaches.