Saturday 28 January 2012

Cures Hangover - Why Suffer - You Dont




If you have overdone it and need something now that cures hangover symptoms, read on. If you didn't take proper precautions before you went out drinking, then you will need to treat the symptoms the morning after.

First, drink some water. Do not make it too cold and take it slowly or your stomach will rebel and the water will come right back up. Drink as much as you can to begin re-hydrating yourself, alcohol has a drying effect on the human body so you need to rehydrate as soon as possible.

Next, get some caffeine into your system. Caffeine will help the headache, especially if you take it with some over the counter pain reliever. If coffee isn't your drink then have some cold pop on hand for the morning after. If you do not have to leave your house, make the coffee and put a shot of Bailey's in it, Irish Creme Coffee cures hangover symptoms.

A nice hot shower should do the trick, too. Just let the hot water flow down over you. Have your shower hot enough to create lots of steam. The steam will open your pores and help all the toxins get washed away. Letting the water beat on your neck and shoulders will also help with that nasty headache.

If you can stomach it, have a light breakfast that is high in protein and low in fat. Eggs and toast with a little butter would be perfect. Stay away from the milk and other dairy products they will only contribute to the nausea and may cause you to vomit.

Of course there is that, too. some people need to vomit to begin to feel human again but if you are like me and you can't stand the thought of doing that then take it easy and be sure to follow the all steps above for your hangover relief.

Remember to keep drinking the water throughout your day. Stay hydrated, the more you drink the more you will have to go to the bathroom during the day and this will help flush out the bad stuff and make you feel better sooner.

To help with the re-hydration you could also get a sports drink, this will help you replenish vital electrolytes that your body needs to function properly. Remember that sports drinks are loaded with sugar to fuel your muscles during and after a strenuous workout so if sugary drinks are not for you then stay away from them.

Each of these tips will help you get rid of your hangover in a timely manner and you should feel better as the day goes on. Which brings me to the last, best thing that cures hangover symptoms, time. Time is the best thing you can give yourself after a night of over-indulgence. Every hour that goes by you will feel better and better. Throw in a nap or just take it easy on the couch and soon you will be back to your old self. Read More..

Wednesday 11 January 2012

All About Ear Infections And Home Remedies




Unfortunately ear infections are quite common, particularly in children.  The ear canal is one of the most susceptible parts of the body to fungal and bacterial infections.  It is estimated that over twenty million visits to pediatricians are for ear infections.

Although ear infections are more common in young children, adults can also suffer from them.  In fact, some adults are prone to ear infections and will get them quite frequently.  Those who suffer from earn infections regularly might be interested to read on and learn more about ear infection symptoms. causes and home remedies to treat them.

An ear infection in medical terms is known as 'otitis media'.  An infection will occur directly behind the eardrum and is usually caused by bacteria which has come from an outside source.  Ear infection often occurs when a person has a cold and blocked Eustachian tubes and bacteria can then form within the tubes.  Another source of earn infection is excess moisture in the ear, usually water remaining in the ear following swimming, which has resulted in the ear being more susceptible to bacteria.

As part of the ear's regular physiological process, the Eustachian tubes will drain any fluid accumulating within it.  If the tubes do not drain or are blocked, which can offer occur during a bout of the common cold, then an ear infection may develop.

These are the basics of what causes ear infections, now let's take a look at some of the symptoms.  Pain is by far the most noticeable symptom.  Pain that accompanies an ear infection can be quite mild or it can be excruciating.  In some cases there may be discharge from the ear but not always.  Fever may also be present with earn infections and some people will experience loss of balance or dizziness, this occurs because the ear is responsible for our sense of balance.

There are a number of ways to treat ear infections and antibiotics are often prescribed if you see a doctor.  However, depending on when symptoms begin with an ear infection, a person isn't always able to see their doctor immediately.  If, for example, pain begins at night, they may not be able to visit a doctor until the morning.  In the meantime their ear infection can be causing a great deal of pain and so they need some pain relief.

When you have to wait a significant amount of time, this is when home remedies can come in handy.  You can use over-the-counter ear drops if you have any on hand, but if not there are some remedies you can make using ingredients that yo might have in the kitchen.

A few drops of lemon juice in the sore ear can relieve pain and also stop the infection in it's tracks.  A mixture of 50% water and 50% vinegar will also have a similar effect.  Cooking garlic in olive oil, draining, let cool and then apply a few drops into the ear will also help to relieve pain.

These are just a few home remedies that you can try if you are not able to get to a doctor for some time.  It is always best to see a doctor when you can to get a proper diagnosis. Read More..

Thursday 5 January 2012

6 Exercise Tips That Really Work




Sorry, there's just no way around it, if you want to get in shape you have to eat well and get a lot of regular exercise. A pill isn't going to do it all for you. Of course, you want to optimize the results you get from your exercise routine and these exercise tips will help you do just that.

Before you start an exercise program make sure that you talk to your doctor. This is particularly important if you're really overweight and haven't spent much time working out or if you have some underlying health problems. Ask your doctor what you need to do to modify an exercise routine so you can work around those issues.

Here are some exercise tips that you should keep in mind and you will get more out of your workouts:

1. If possible, work out with a friend. It is much easier to stick with a workout routine if you and your friend are doing it together. There is a certain amount of peer pressure, neither of you wants to be the undisciplined one and neither of you wants to let the other one down.

2. If you are new to working out try to find a trainer to work with at least until you get a good routine worked out. After you've gotten the basics mastered you can either continue to work out with the trainer (this can be another great motivator) or, if your budget is tight you can give up the personal trainer and do it yourself.

3. Do not go nuts on the cardio aspect of your workout. Many people make this mistake. They think that spending a lot of time on the treadmill or the elliptical is good, and it is, but the problem is that your body gets used to that level of exertion and eventually your results will actually go down.

4. This one goes along with number 3, do several types of cardio exercises. Don't allow your body to get too used to a certain routine. You should change your workout routine at least every 6 weeks or so. This will really maximize your results. Another benefit of changing things up regularly is that you will lessen repetitive motion injuries that occur, you guessed it, when you do the same movements over and over again.

5. When you do weight training (and everyone should, yes, even women) don't make the mistake of going too fast when you do a repetition.  Many people go so fast that they are actually allowing momentum to do most of the work for them. This greatly decreases the effectiveness of the exercise. You want a very slow and controlled movement. Not only will you get the most out of the exercise you will also lessen the chances of injuring yourself.

6. You may not hear this one too often, but if you are in a time crunch and you can't really do a full workout (some cardio and weight training) and you have to pick one or the other, choose the weight portion of your workout. Weight training will also have a cardiovascular benefit and the boost in metabolism you get by weight training will last you long after your workout is over.

I hope you have found these exercise tips to be helpful. To really be successful in your workout routine, it's important that you find something that you really enjoy doing and then just stick with it. Read More..