Do You Need a Budget For Successful Weight Loss?

If you think you need a budget to start and maintain your weight loss you may be missing out on making healthy weight decisions.

There are several weight loss programs, some are diet plans, some are fitness programs and some are a  combination of diet and fitness.

Many people drop out of  these programs for financial reasons.

Some of these programs are expensive and without realistic goals may leave you feeling ripped off.
 Long-term financial commitment may not be possible especially if it takes a year or more to reach your goals.

Fitness programs alone will not give you the type of weight loss you need,  diet alone may not be enough.

This is a way to start on a weight loss plan without a budget, it gets you started quickly and allows to make a long-term commitment.  It helps you combine exercise and diet using the resources you have.

Clicking on the link below will get you started.


Tips for Success

• Assess your weight health first
• Set a goal to lose 5-10% of your weight
• Remember a little weight loss is a good change
• Combine healthy eating and physical activity
• Don't give up

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HPV Vaccine Not A Cause Of Promiscuity

HPV vaccine is a preventative measure against cervical cancer. The Cancer society recommends that girls and women between the ages of 11 and 45 be vaccinated to reduce the risk of the disease.

The shots apparently work best when started before the person becomes sexually active, but parents raised concern that they may be a cause of promiscuity.

A study that used medical outcomes data to examine consequences of human papillomavirus(HPV) vaccine, found that the vaccine does not cause promiscuity in girls.

The study involved 1,400 girls in a health program in Atlanta.

Researchers looked for markers of sexually activity after vaccination against HPV. They examined records of up to 3 years on whether the girls had:

• Sought birth control advice
• Tests for sexually transmitted disease
• Tests for pregnancy
• Had become pregnant

The human papillomavirus is a leading cause of cervical cancer.

Read more on the study.

Health Risks Of Heavy Backpacks

Parents are you aware of, or informed about the health risks of backpacks? 

According to a study a significant number of school-age children carry backpacks too heavy for them. The excess weight can cause permanent damage.  Many of these children suffer back pains, scoliosis or even curvature of the spine.

Experts say that backpacks should not exceed 10% of a child's body weight. The study  found that 76% of children carry backpacks in excess of 10% of their body weight,  while 20% carry in excess of  15%,

The study involved 1,403 students between the ages of 12 an 17 from eleven schools in Northwestern Spain.

According to the report in the thespec.com, about 26 per cent reported experiencing back pain for more than 15 days during the previous year and 70 per cent were diagnosed with scoliosis or curvature of the spine.

Click here to read about the report in more detail.

The Use Of Saw Palmetto In BPH

 Prostate enlargement is a condition in which the prostate cells divide too rapidly making the gland too large.The condition is called benign prostatic hyperthropy( BPH).

Extract of saw palmetto, a herb is used as an alternative medicine and is known to reduce symptoms of the condition. It reduces the hyperplasia associated with BPH and relieves the urinary symptoms. It can be taken as a herbal supplement, to promote healthy prostates or on prescription by a physician for BPH.

They are available in capsule form, as teas or tintures. It is apparently less expensive than drugs used for the same purpose.

Side effects: Side effects are rare and are less than other other drugs used for treating the disease. For this it is considered safe for use. They are nausea, upset stomach and headaches.  

About the herb- Saw palmetto boosts the immune and endocrine systems. It is also used as a tonic to enhance strength and vitality. It has other benefits such as:

• Enhances sexual desire and functioning
• Stimulates hair growth
• Increases breast size
• Anti-inflammatory properties

If you believe your symptoms are that of BPH and would rather alternative treatment, ask your doctor about saw palmetto herbal medicine. Other herbal medicine used with saw palmetto are flax seed oil and zinc, they can be used in combination with it.

Reports on treatment for BPH.

 Take care of your prostate health by being your first health insurance. You can learn about what it takes to be your first health insurance.

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Breast Cancer And Exercise In Specific Years

Exercise is well known as a preventative measure against cancer and other noncommunicable diseases.
The amount of physical activity recommended by experts to prevent it and other and chronic diseases is 150 hours per week of moderate intensity. This is to protect the health from chronic diseases.

The chronic diseases are:

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease(COPD)
• Obesity and related illnesses

Other more vigorous exercise such as running, jogging, cycling, swimming have added health benefits especially for overweight and obese people.

One study; however, has linked exercise during specific years of life to the  prevention of breast cancer.  In this study researchers used 1,500 women with breast cancer and 1,500 without breast cancer. They were interviewed about activities that they had been involved in throughout their lifespan.

The study focused on physical activity, the recreational type such as:
1-Walking
2-Running
3-Jogging
4-Biking
5-Gardening

They were not interested in the occupational type of activities.

The researchers found that exercise at any intensity, during the reproductive and post menopausal years was more effective in the prevention of breast cancer.

The study was reported in TheSpec.com.  Click here to read it.