Excess salt intake tends to increase blood pressure, particularly in African Americans, older persons, obese persons, and people in general who are susceptible to developing a problem regulating sodium concentration in the body. This last group is termed “sodium sensitive” because they are not good at excreting excess salt via the kidney. This excess salt retention has some tendency to increase blood pressure in these people. It is not clear whether the sodium ion or the chloride ion is most responsible for the effect. If one reduces sodium intake, chloride intake naturally falls; the opposite is also true. For the most part, when nutrition recommendations suggest consuming less sodium that is equivalent to saying consume less salt. Since only some North Americans are very susceptible to increase in blood pressure from salt intake, it is likely only the lifestyle factor related to hypertension. Thus, it is unfortunate that salt intake receives the major portion of public attention with regard to hypertension; obesity, inactivity, and alcohol abuse should be given much more attention. This is especially true for people who are not sodium sensitive. Again, about half the people with hypertension are not. However, many people with hypertension do not know whether they are not sodium sensitive, and testing for this sensitivity takes a lot of time and is not routinely done.
The latest dietary advice from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart Association suggests that adults consume no more than the Daily Value for sodium (2400 mg). Currently, North Americans consume daily, an average, almost double that amount (4 to 7 g). Both sets of recommendations note that there is no risk in reducing sodium intake to the Daily Value.
The exact mechanism whereby sodium increases blood pressure is not clear. Studies suggest that there is a genetically influenced ability that determines the ease at which the body can excrete sodium. In salt sensitive individuals, the kidneys require a higher blood pressure in order to excrete sodium from the body, compared with salt-resistant people. This causes salt-sensitive individuals to retain more sodium. This sodium retention in the body then leads to increased blood volume and, in turn, the increased blood pressure needed to maintain sodium excretion.
Physicians usually resort to a combination of antihypertensive medications, such as diuretics and modern sodium restriction (3-4g/day) as an initial form of therapy. This combination typically reduces blood volume, and therefore, is often effective in controlling blood pressure.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Art therapy
Art therapy is a form of expressive theory that uses paints, clay, chalk, markers and batik. It is a fine therapy for everyone. The main intention of the therapy is to cut down the painful thoughts and feelings in a supportive environment and to increase emotional well-being. It does not require any artistic talents or previous experience in it. The registered art therapist will guide and support the patients by using different art materials.
The therapy is safe and gentle way to annoy stress, anxiety and depression. Art therapy can be done individual or in a group. But art therapy is generally differ from other psychological therapies. The program can be performed in clincals, hospitals, school, colleges, elder care facilities, scheduled work shop, art studios and so on. Art therapists generally use the traditional psychotheraptic theories and techniques on their clients. Thus helps to lead a colorful life without any unwanted tensions and worries. It also helps to improve mental health and emotional well-being.
The patients can improve the psychological, emotional and physical health in the program of art therapy. Many of the people are highly recommend this kind of therapy to their family and friends to try out the sessions. Art therapy can help them to take any successful decisions in their life. There must be a cordial relationship to attain the full benefits of practice sessions. Art is a wonderful tool to be treated on stress and reduction. It is simple and easy to do this art therapy but the benefits are endless. It helps to create a visual representation of thoughts and feelings.
Art therapy can obviously promotes personality development, increases coping skills, beautiful thoughts, and enhances cognitive function. The therapy is mainly based on personality theories, human development, family background, psychology and art education. An art therapist must have patience, empathy, sensitivity, interpersonal skills, and an understanding of art media. People who find hard to express their thoughts and feelings can really benefit from this art session.
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The therapy is safe and gentle way to annoy stress, anxiety and depression. Art therapy can be done individual or in a group. But art therapy is generally differ from other psychological therapies. The program can be performed in clincals, hospitals, school, colleges, elder care facilities, scheduled work shop, art studios and so on. Art therapists generally use the traditional psychotheraptic theories and techniques on their clients. Thus helps to lead a colorful life without any unwanted tensions and worries. It also helps to improve mental health and emotional well-being.
The patients can improve the psychological, emotional and physical health in the program of art therapy. Many of the people are highly recommend this kind of therapy to their family and friends to try out the sessions. Art therapy can help them to take any successful decisions in their life. There must be a cordial relationship to attain the full benefits of practice sessions. Art is a wonderful tool to be treated on stress and reduction. It is simple and easy to do this art therapy but the benefits are endless. It helps to create a visual representation of thoughts and feelings.
Art therapy can obviously promotes personality development, increases coping skills, beautiful thoughts, and enhances cognitive function. The therapy is mainly based on personality theories, human development, family background, psychology and art education. An art therapist must have patience, empathy, sensitivity, interpersonal skills, and an understanding of art media. People who find hard to express their thoughts and feelings can really benefit from this art session.
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Hot health tips for women and men
The ancient Greeks believed that a body’s good health was vital as it is the vessel of the mind. The mind houses your humanity, and, therefore, exercise of the mind is as well as body is important for full maturing and development. The purpose of a human’s time on earth is to live the best, balanced life and to explore the unexamined facets that make us better human being.
For a healthy life you need to maintain good diet, physical and mental work.
Good diet:
In Ayurveda food is divided in to three categories Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic.
Satvic food is one that can be digested easily and brings balance to one's mind. It helps in building immunity. Satvic food are food closest to the natural form like milk, milk products, fruits, most fresh vegetable except garlic, onion, scallions, and chives.
Grain cereals like lentils, sprouts and natural sweeteners like jaggery, honey, natural oils like ghee, butter and vegetable oils are Satvic foods.
A person who follows the Satvic food habits is known to possess a clear mind, is balanced, moderate in habits and focused. One usually avoids intoxicants like alcohol, stimulants like tea, coffee, tobacco and non-vegetarian food.
Rajasic food is one that is fresh but heavy to digest. Those who indulge in heavy physical activity should eat such food. This includes non-vegetarian food like meat, fish eggs, chicken, all whole pulses and dals, which are not sprouted. Food prepared from sour, salty, spicy ingredients increase Rajasic qualities. Hot spices like chilies, pepper, vegetables, including onions and garlic, are all included under this category.
Tamasic food includes all kinds that are not fresh and are unnatural, overcooked, stale and processed. All foods made from refined flour, pastries, pizzas, burgers, chocolates, soft drinks, stimulants like tea, coffee, tobacco, intoxicants like alcohol and wines fall under the Tamasic category. Even canned and preserved foods like jams, jellies, pickles and fermented food come under this group. Fried foods, sweets made from sugar, ice creams, pudding and most modern day junk foods, spicy, salty, sweet, and fatty foods are also included in this list.
Exercise:
The following are the benefits you will enjoy if you work out daily:
People who are physically active live longer.
Improved Memory: As regular exercise stimulates new brain cell development
Antidepressant. Study after study has shown that exercise promotes mental health and reduces symptoms of depression.
Reduce the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease
Reduce high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
Reduce high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
Reduce the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer
Reduce the risk of developing diabetes
Reduce or maintain body weight or body fat
Build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints
Improve psychological well-being
Enhanced work, recreation, and sport performance
Last but not the least if your exercise regularly you will get sound sleep, which today most of them are missing.
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For a healthy life you need to maintain good diet, physical and mental work.
Good diet:
In Ayurveda food is divided in to three categories Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic.
Satvic food is one that can be digested easily and brings balance to one's mind. It helps in building immunity. Satvic food are food closest to the natural form like milk, milk products, fruits, most fresh vegetable except garlic, onion, scallions, and chives.
Grain cereals like lentils, sprouts and natural sweeteners like jaggery, honey, natural oils like ghee, butter and vegetable oils are Satvic foods.
A person who follows the Satvic food habits is known to possess a clear mind, is balanced, moderate in habits and focused. One usually avoids intoxicants like alcohol, stimulants like tea, coffee, tobacco and non-vegetarian food.
Rajasic food is one that is fresh but heavy to digest. Those who indulge in heavy physical activity should eat such food. This includes non-vegetarian food like meat, fish eggs, chicken, all whole pulses and dals, which are not sprouted. Food prepared from sour, salty, spicy ingredients increase Rajasic qualities. Hot spices like chilies, pepper, vegetables, including onions and garlic, are all included under this category.
Tamasic food includes all kinds that are not fresh and are unnatural, overcooked, stale and processed. All foods made from refined flour, pastries, pizzas, burgers, chocolates, soft drinks, stimulants like tea, coffee, tobacco, intoxicants like alcohol and wines fall under the Tamasic category. Even canned and preserved foods like jams, jellies, pickles and fermented food come under this group. Fried foods, sweets made from sugar, ice creams, pudding and most modern day junk foods, spicy, salty, sweet, and fatty foods are also included in this list.
Exercise:
The following are the benefits you will enjoy if you work out daily:
People who are physically active live longer.
Improved Memory: As regular exercise stimulates new brain cell development
Antidepressant. Study after study has shown that exercise promotes mental health and reduces symptoms of depression.
Reduce the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease
Reduce high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
Reduce high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
Reduce the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer
Reduce the risk of developing diabetes
Reduce or maintain body weight or body fat
Build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints
Improve psychological well-being
Enhanced work, recreation, and sport performance
Last but not the least if your exercise regularly you will get sound sleep, which today most of them are missing.
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