Regenerate The Cartilage In Your Knees With The Help of Nature

Regular nutrition is a key for the prevention of almost all the problems with our joints, but it is also important for the regeneration of cartilage in the knees, hips and spine.

Maintaining the optimal body weight with well-balanced ingredients, as well as avoiding the great physical stress throughout the day is proved to decrease the risks of excessive wear-out and potential damage of the cartilage.

SYMPTOMS OF DAMAGE OF THE CARTILAGE
The cartilage is a type of connecting tissue which enters the composition of many structures in the human body. It’s in the chest, nose, bronchi, ears' and it also encloses the curves of the spinal whorls, elbows, knees and hips. It’s less elastic than muscles but it isn’t as tough as bones.

Its basic function is to enable movement of the joints preventing the bones to rub from one another, because then damage appears.

It’s especially important to preserve it from injuries especially when it comes to the knee cartilage. Since it’s the biggest joint in the human body, it’s necessary to be careful that the meniscus or cartilage is healthy from the inside and outside and also be smooth so that the knee is movable and functional.

Still, different factors can cause damage – aging of the organism and illnesses like for example osteoarthritis which mostly affects the shoulder joints, neck (it makes it difficult to move the head and causes dizziness), hips, knees, hand and feet joints.

The symptoms which point on a decreased quality of the structure of the cartilage or even its complete disappearance is pain during movement, as well as swelling and muscle tension. Besides degenerative changes, the cause for cartilage wear-out and damage can also be some other factors – mechanic injuries during a hit, excessive physical activity, carrying something heavy, as well as obesity.

HOW TO REGENERATE THE KNEE AND HIP CARTILAGE?
Some recent researches have shown that the consumption of ingredients rich in the amino acid lysine is extremely helpful because it participates in the regeneration of collagen which is a composite part of our cartilage. Considering the fact that it isn’t being synthesized in our organism, it’s necessary to take it through food – the optimal quantity is 12 mg for each kilogram of our body mass.

This substance can be found in ingredients like pulse, cod, red meat, eggs, soy products, yoghurt, cheese, dry fruit, beans etc.

Besides for lysine, also a very important substance is chondroitin which participates in the prevention of our cartilage and is also very important for the natural regeneration of the cartilage in our knees, hips and all the other joints.

Chondroitin absorbs the water in the connecting tissue, which preserves the elasticity and flexibility of the cartilage. Besides, it can also block numerous enzymes which decompose it but also help to build a new one.

The optimal quantity of this substance is from 1.000 to 1.200 mg a day and it can be obtained from shark cartilage, as wel as pig and cow cartilage. Besides, chondroitin is often combined with glucosamine which stimulates better flexibility and movability of the joints and is also very important for the natural renewal of the cartilage. It can be obtained from chitin which is a composite part of shell of sea crabs, crustaceans, lobsters etc.

WHICH FOOD IS RECOMMENDED FOR A HEALTHY CARTILAGE?
Food based on ingredients rich in vitamins is very significant for the regular formation and renewal of the knee cartilage. The greatest part of it becomes bone in time so

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Teaching Kids About Cleanliness

How to avoid germs and keep your little ones healthy

Germs are everywhere, especially when you're a kid. From picking up bugs on the playground and sharing cups with friends to holding hands and touching dirty sinks in public areas, it’s likely your little one or teen has been exposed to germs and bacteria. Teaching him about cleanliness is the first step in combating illness and infections caused by harmful germs. Make learning about proper hygiene fun and a priority by enforcing healthy habits at home.

Healthy Habits
While children often view sharing as an expected behavior, it’s important for parents to set them straight when it comes to passing around germs. Teach your child basic rules about healthy habits. Basic rules may include teaching them to wash hands with soap and water, avoid touching their face with their fingers, not sharing drinks and covering their mouths when they sneeze or cough, says Dr. Jeremy Fine, board-certified internist in Southern California. Make learning about healthy habits interactive by creating flashcards or quizzes to test your child’s knowledge daily instead of offering nagging reminders.

Modeling Behavior
If your toddler runs from the bathtub and whines about washing her hands before a meal, it could be because she doesn’t see Mom and Dad washing up enough. Teach her about cleanliness by setting the example and making sure your healthy habits are front and center at all times. This little push is just what she needs, says Elena Selivan, board-certified health and wellness coach in Boston. “We have to help and encourage them with flossing, brushing their teeth, washing and brushing their hair, taking baths and washing their hands before a meal,” she says. “With toddlers, it's all about setting an example, helping and being consistent.”

Teen Talk
With teens, lessons about cleanliness are a little more challenging, says Selivan. “One has to hope that by that age, they have in fact developed strong personal hygiene habits, but hygiene at that age is such a personal issue that a lot depends on relationships between teens and their parents,” she says. As parents, it’s crucial to have regular discussions about cleanliness with your teens, especially with the onset of puberty when the need for deodorant, acne treatment and shaving come into play. “With puberty comes a whole new spectrum of personal hygiene issues, and parents and teens have to be comfortable and available to discuss these,” says Selivan. “I would not want my teenage daughter learning hygiene from her friends or searching the Internet for the answers.”

Dental Duties
When teaching your children about cleanliness, teeth should be a primary focus. “Parents have many concerns about oral hygiene and how hygiene affects a child’s appearance and emotional development,” says Pennsylvania-based orthodontist Dr. Bryon Viechnicki. If you struggle to get your children to brush at least twice a day, Viechnicki recommends using plaque-disclosing tablets to get them excited about, and engaged with, oral hygiene. “These tablets stain plaque bright pink, so it’s easy to see the teeth that need special attention,” he says. “Kids develop a strong sense of pride about their teeth when they see how clean they can get them.”
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SALINE BREAST INPLANT: The danger uncovered

In 2011Ana Zigenhorn from Florida began to gain weight, and her once peaceful life soon turned into hellish living. The doctors were unable to discover the cause of the disease until they open the patient’s chest and found MOLD.
Zigenhorn, otherwise healthy mother of two children, after gaining weight began to lose her vision; she was feeling a burning pain and sores all over her body. Eight months could not speak – instead knocked messages and written on a chalkboard.
She was visiting doctors, but no expert could determine what the cause of the disease was. Lupus, arthritis and problems with the thyroid were quickly extinguished and there seemed to be no solution until Dr. Susan Kolb, author of “The Naked Truth about Breast Implants,” did not point out that the health condition of the patient could distort the mold around the silicone implants. As soon as the implants were removed, the symptoms began to recede.
Zigerhorn still keeps a video on her phone, which shows what was in her body. She believes that the content of the implant, which contained a

Our Strategy Is To Make Medicine More Affordable In Nigeria – Oschmann

 
Stefan Oschmann, CEO-elect of Merck Pharmaceutical Company Limited, in this interview with ODIRI UCHENUNU, shares the benefits of the company’s new office in Lagos to Nigerians and the challenges confronting Nigeria’s health care system.

What benefits are to be expected from Merck’s new office in Lagos?
Merck is a leading science and technology company in health care. We recently opened a new office in Lagos, because it is part of our strategy to grow our market share in the West African region.
Nigeria is an evident choice for us. With a population that is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas, this is a perfect match with Merck. Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has one of the fastest growing economies in the world and we believe that through our high quality and innovative healthcare and life science specialty products and services we can contribute to that growth.

Besides, a presence through our products, the company has been working closely with the Nigerian government and international organisations to increase access to health solutions in Nigeria.
Together with the Federal Ministry of Health, Merck organised a panel discussion on November 17 that focused on the role the private sector can play in helping countries like Nigeria accelerate progress on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the importance of forging partnerships to deliver health solutions for the population. It also took a closer look at the challenges of scaling up and sustaining public-private partnerships and private-private partnerships that seek to improve access to affordable and quality care.
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10 Natural Remedies for Sore Throat

Gargling is a simple and remarkably effective way of killing germs and soothing sore throat. Try one of these homemade gargles next time you’re looking to relieve throat pain:

1. Salt and Water
Try grandma’s sore throat remedy by mixing ¼ teaspoon salt in one cup of warm water. (Use the hottest water you can comfortably tolerate. Cold gargles are ineffective). If you have it, add 1 tablespoon of Listerine for germ-killing power. The briny solution helps rinse away and neutralise acids in the throat, relieving the burning sensation and promoting fast healing of irritated mucous membrane.
Note: Mix a fresh batch of gargle for every use. Better to waste a bit pouring it out than to leave it in your glass, where it might become contaminated with bacteria. Also, also do not swallow the gargle; spit it out.

2. Lemon and Water
Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice in 1 cup of water for this home remedy for sore throats; the astringent juice will help shrink swollen throat tissue and create a hostile (acidic) environment for viruses and bacteria.

3. Ginger, Honey, and Lemon in Water
This home remedy is made up of 1 teaspoon each of powdered ginger and honey, ½ cup of hot water, and the juice of ½ squeezed lemon. Pour the water over the ginger, then add the lemon juice and honey, and gargle. Honey coats the throat and also has mild antibacterial properties.
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Food as medicine

 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Health Forever Products Limited, Otunba Olajuwon Okubena writes on the role of food as ‘medicine’.
Hippocrates lived about 2,500 years ago. The interpretation of his quote is that the ideal food should have, in addition to normal food, nutrients, such as sugar, elements, vitamins and fatty acids.
The quote is a confirmation of what the scriptures had says from beginning of creation. Going through the scriptures, Genesis 1:29 said: “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food”.

In Ezekiel 47:12, the Bible says: “ Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river, their leaves will not wither nor their fruit fail, every month they will bear fruit because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing. Another interesting portion of the Bible is Daniel Chapter 1:5-15, where Daniel in captivity refused to defile himself with portion of the King’s meat, nor the wine which he drank, but preferred to eat vegetables and drink water.

At the end of 10 day’s trial, he looked much better than those who were fed with the King’s meat. The last chapter of the Bible, Revelation Chapter 22:12, also confirms the importance of plant that it is for the healing of the nations.
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3 steps to being your own health care advocate

The rules and regulations in health care can often overwhelm even the most seasoned medical professional. One man has decided that a team approach may be the best way to get healthy and protect personal interests.

"Americans do a great job of planning for vacations, for retirement, for saving money for a kids education. But it's a rare person I've met who plans for a serious diagnosis,” said Leslie Michelson, author of “The Patient’s Playbook.”

According to a Healthgrades survey, one out of every six patients in the U.S. receives care at a less-than-stellar hospital. Not getting the best care possible could not only increase your risk of medical errors, it could also increase your risk of death.

“Before we get sick, everyone has a notion that there’s a health care system out there that’s suddenly going to spring into action to support them,” Michelson said. “Unfortunately, that’s not the case.”

Michaelson wrote his book after getting treatment for a rare disease himself, and today he has made it his mission to help others get the best care possible— no matter how much money they have.

The first step is finding a primary care provider who fits your needs. Michelson recommends finding a physician you’re comfortable speaking with and who is comfortable speaking with you.
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24 Incredible Facts Why Hydrogen Peroxide Should Be In Every Home

Hydrogen peroxide is an inorganic chemical compound composed of 2 hydrogen and 2 oxygen atoms. It is a strong oxidative agent which enables its main use as disinfectant. Hydrogen peroxide solution is a very powerful chemical for killing all kinds of germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Here are some of the most common practical applications of hydrogen peroxide.


1. Wound Disinfection

2. Making a Bath

3. Curing Fungi on Your Feet

4. Ear Wax Removal

5.  Mouthwash

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Health minister pays unscheduled visit to National Hospital

Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said that the country will establish seven more cancer centres in the next one year.

Adewole, according to a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boade Akinola (Mrs.), spoke yesterday when he paid an unscheduled visit to the National Hospital, Abuja.
Prof. Adewole particularly inspected the Accident and Emergency wards, Delivery suite and the Magnetic Reno Cent Imaging Unit under construction, at the Cancer Centre.
The minister, the statement further said, informed the hospital management and staff that the Federal Government would work towards an efficient health care service delivery.
Impressed with the level of care in the 350-bed Cancer Centre, the minister said that Nigeria will work towards launching seven more cancer centres in the next one year.
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Reducing asthma medicine can be done safely with guidance

PHOENIX — Stepping down asthma medicines can be done safely and at a lower cost for patients, says a new Mayo Clinic study published recently in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
It is common for patients and doctors to test if taking less daily asthma medicine is safe — primarily because of the high cost of asthma medicine. However, deciding when to reduce daily asthma medicines can be challenging, and it would be helpful to understand the risks involved.

The study, led by Dr. Matthew Rank, an allergy and immunology specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, analyzed asthma outcomes after patients stepped down their daily asthma medicines. The team studied more than 4,000 patients (adults and children) who were taking daily asthma medicines and focused their analysis on two groups: Patients who had stable asthma for at least one year who stayed on their same daily asthma medicine and patients who had stable asthma for at least one year who stepped down their daily asthma medicine.

Stepping down asthma medicines in patients who have had stable asthma for at least one year appears to be as safe as continuing the same level of medicines, the study found. Only 11 percent of patients had problems with their asthma in the four to five months after stepping down their asthma medicines.
"Trying to reduce the daily asthma medicine speaks to the principle of using the least amount of medicine to control symptoms and prevent attacks," Rank said.
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Israel Sees Success in Leukemia Treatment Trials

Israel’s BiolineRx has reported positive results from Phase II trials of its BL-8040 treatment in relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia and researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have uncovered a key gene responsible for ovary development. By: Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS Success
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DIRTIEST PART OF THE HUMAN BODY AND HOW TO CLEAN IT

It is fundamentally important to maintain personal hygiene so that you can obtain optimal health. Every human being comes in touch with microorganism and bacteria every single day.
They can be transmitted through skin to skin touch, through hair or clothes and they can be extremely dangerous for the person’s health.
You can shake someone’s hand, you can touch the elevator buttons, or the door knob in your workplace, and all of these are a rich source of bacteria that stick to your skin.


Despite the fact that taking showers regularly cleans your body away from germs, microbes and bacteria that can attach to it, there is still one part of the body which is not easily accessible.
This is the place that cannot be cleaned just by taking a shower since it stays filthy afterwards.
We are talking about the navel, also known as the belly button. This place is the dirtiest part of your body and it is a rich source of bacteria and germs.
The indrawn shape of the navel makes it possible for it to collect all the dirt, dead skin cells, sweat, clothes fibers, soap and lotion.
And they are not going anywhere just by washing them. Instead, they make a perfect environment for microorganisms to develop and cause numerous infections.

These can do a lot of harm to your health and they can also have strong and unpleasant odor.
There are two types of navel, indrawn and protruding. A research has shown that if your navel is naturally indrawn it is prone to collect up to 65-70 different types of bacteria, despite the fact that you maintain good hygiene and take regular showers.
For that reason, below are some instructions of how to clean your navel the right way and reduce the proliferation of bacteria.
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Always Have a Bloated Stomach? Never Ignore These Warning Signs!

Stomach bloating is very common these days it’s been calling an epidemic. People’s poor diet, high levels of stress, daily intake of various medications, and exposure to various environmental pollutants, it’s no wonder that the number of people suffering from this uncomfortable situation is raising every day.
Bloating is basically, manifested by uncomfortably full and gaseous stomach accompanied by burping or abdominal gurgling and rumbling. In most of the cases, the causes of bloated– Overeating
– Heartburn and acid reflux
– Swallowing excess of air
– Hormonal imbalances
– Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
– Intestinal bacterial overgrowth
– Thyroid dysfunction
– Intolerance to certain foods and nutrients like lactose intolerance
– Drinking too many carbonated beverages
However, chronic bloating can indicate a more serious health problems. Therefore, it is essential to be familiar with some of the warning signs and symptoms, associated with chronic bloating.

Serious bloating – warning signs and symptoms

Digestive disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome
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