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Everything You Need To Know About Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes  This type of diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, also called as “juvenile” diabetes. It occurs usually to children and teenagers. With this type of diabetes is crucial because the immune system attacks the pancreas. The immune system destroys the pancreas, an insulin-producing cells. Immune system sees it as foreign therefore, destroys them. This is called "autoimmune" disease. Experts couldn’t explain why. Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes You should visit your physician if you notice one or more signs to be checked-up right away. Always thirsty  Frequent urination  Always hungry  Unexplained weight loss  Irritable and moody  Fatigue and weakness  Blurred vision How to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes  Actually, there is no cure in type 1 diabetes yet, you can delay its complications or prevent it to happen. Make sure to keep track the blood sugar in a normal range. Regularly visit your physician to detect the signs befo...

Important Facts About Diabetes That You Should Know

Diabetes mellitus is a serious disease in which the body does not secrete enough insulin resulting a high amount of sugar in the blood. Diabetes mellitus, also known as diabetes was identified in the ancient times as a disease associated with “sweet urine” and abnormal loss of muscle. High levels of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia) lead to overflow of glucose into the urine, thus the term urine. Basically, insulin controls the levels of the glucose present in the blood, a kind of hormone produces by the pancreas. Insulin helps lower the level of the blood glucose. When the blood glucose is high, pancreas releases insulin to control the glucose level by promoting the uptake of glucose into body cells. If a person has diabetes, the lack of insulin will cause hyperglycemia. Diabetes is a serious medical illness, which means though it can be controlled yet, it is lifetime. How many US citizens have diabetes? Approximately, there are 29.1 million or 9.3% of the population in t...

How Often a Healthy Person Should Pee and Does It Matter to our Health?

Urinating, also known as peeing, is the body’s way to release all the toxins it had. Everyone knows the reason of this activity, but do you know how many times you should pee to stay healthy? And what are its health-related problems if you don’t or peeing less than of what is supposed to be?  Moreover, to be fully aware about the importance of urinating, let us know more about this activity by answering these most often asked questions. Why we shouldn’t hold in our pee? How many times do we need to pee, in a day? What are the bad effects of not peeing regularly? How to know if you are healthy or not by just looking at your pee? What we should do for us to pee regularly?  Here are the answers of these most common asked questions that everyone should know.  1.Are you peeing only two times a day? Then, you should be alarmed! It simply means dehydration. Scientifically speaking, it is dangerous. Over the time, it can kill you.  2.Look closely of your urine, id...

10 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits of Eating Fish

Fish is very nutritious seafood. It is excellent source of nutrients, like vitamin D and protein. Fish is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids that helps your body and brain healthy. Here are 10 scientifically proven health benefits of eating fish. 1. Eating Fish Helps Improve Sleep Quality Sleep problems are becoming serious around the world. There are so many reasons of this problem like too much exposure to blue light and low in vitamin D. One study shows that eating fish 3 times a week will improve sleep disorders because of the vitamin D in the salmon. 2. Fish is Rich in Nutrients Without a doubt all kinds of fish are good for our health. They have various kinds of nutrients that we need such as excellent quality of protein, numerous vitamins and minerals and of course iodine. However, fish that are fatty types are the healthiest such as sardines, trout, salmon, tuna and mackerel. These fish are rich in vitamin D, which most of us are lack of. Fatty fish are also rich i...

12 Unexpected Reasons Why You're Having a Hard Time Sleeping

A regular lack of sleep makes us feel empty and weary right after we wake up. Besides, it is also one of the main reasons for increasing weight. For Healthy Tips would like to give you some tips on how to resist the monstrosity that prevent you from sleeping sound. And lead you to feeling good and looking well. 1. The Wrong Air Temperature Even though falling asleep in warmth is satisfaction, the best temperature is 60-75°F (15-23°C). Solution: At night cover up with a light blanket and make it a warm one night. 2. Physical Exercise A workout stimulates the nervous system. Most of the people who went from gym to workout easily got asleep, considering one of their problems. Solution: Exercise not less than 3 hours before going to bed. 3. Lack of Schedule To rest exactly, your body needs a satisfied amount of time. In addition, it is very impossible to getting enough sleep-in advance or catching up with it on another day. Solution: Every night, go to bed ...

3 Amazing Truths About C-Section Mothers That You Should Know

Mothers have huge duties and responsibilities that no one could comprehend. That’s why to all women out there be proud of being a C-section mother, smile and tell the world how beautiful and brave you are. C-section birth has never been easy. It requires an extreme amount of bravery, love and faith. Here are 3 amazing truths about C-section mothers that everyone should know. 1. C-section Mothers are Brave and Full of Faith C-section is a common procedure of giving birth, but it is considered as major surgery. C-section procedure also carries risks for both mother and child just like other major surgeries. One of the difficult things about C-section is that father or family members find it difficult to be present in the procedure. Most of the C-section mothers are sometimes alone in the operating room during this fight. In this time of their life, that’s what they needed the most the love, and moral support from loved ones to gain their strength yet, most of the time, is being d...

Suffering from Insomnia? Open Doors and Windows Help You Sleep Well

A study was conducted in Netherlands that if you let your bedroom door or window open will help you sleep well. The study concluded that if your doors and windows were open it will lessen the carbon dioxide levels thus, improve proper ventilation and air flow. “We spend nearly a third of our life in the bedroom environment, but the air quality in our sleeping environment is often overlooked,” said study author Dr. Asit Mishra of Eindhoven University of Technology. “Imagine this - you are in a confined space and have limited ability to adjust the situation (since you are asleep) while you are possibly surrounded by pollutants,” he told Reuters Health by phone. “This is how things are in bed, covered under duvets or a blanket.” On the first night of the study, 17 volunteers slept while the window or internal door were open. On the second night, this time the windows and internal door were closed. Meanwhile, Mishra and colleagues monitored the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide...

Effective Solution for Gray Hair: Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice

Gray hair is a sign of aging and it is a big deal especially for women. Most people who have gray hair, have tried all types of remedies just to get rid of this problem. In the market, you could find numerous products that promised to solve this problem accompanied with side effects. Unhealthy dietary habit, lifestyle and bad health conditions may have caused gray hair. In terms of health conditions, it could be thyroid disorders, sinusitis and chronic colds. Using chemical products may also contribute to this problem like hair products. But bear in mind, stress, smoking and pollution are also factors to this disturbing problem. On the other hand, always choose the natural remedy rather than using chemical products, you must remember the side effects of these chemical solutions. Worry no more, check out this powerful and effective natural solution for your gray hair. Powerful Combination of Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice Both coconut oil and lemon juice are gifts from natur...

Deadly Ingredients of Cigarette and Hookah that You Didn’t Know!

Most of us love smoking. Though, we already knew how dangerous it could bring to our health. But listen again, and know this important information about cigarette and hookah that surely you didn’t know yet. Smoking a cigarette means inhaling some chemicals into your body. Nicotine, is the most common ingredient of cigarette that we know. Aside from nicotine, there are more deadly ingredients it has. For instance, arsenic, which is being used to poison a rat, butane, a chemical ingredient for fuel, acetone, a nail polish remover, and more. This article helps you to understand what are the deadly ingredients of smoking cigarettes and shisha. Chemicals used as Ingredients: Ammonia, Cadmium, Acetone etc. Bear in mind that cigarettes have lots of ingredients. It has Cadmium, Acetone, Acetaldehyde and more. Some cigarettes manufacturers also include ammonia compounds to make the body absorbed the nicotine so easily. Toxins: Tar, carbon monoxide and more Cigarette has a toxic...

8 Unpleasant Side Effects of Pills Your Doctor Did Not Tell You

When we talk about birth control pill is always the most common solution. Though there are many ways in preventing pregnancy such as using condom, ligation, IUD etc. But did you know that taking pills have disadvantages that may harm your health over the time. Numerous investigations have conducted in consuming pills. As of 2012 the National Health Statistics reported that 62% of reproductive women from 2006 to 2010 are using contraceptives like pills. However, pills have advantages too. It helps regulate the women’s menstrual cycle which is very important for their fertility state. Moreover, it lessens menstrual cramping, prevents acne and ovarian cysts and even cancer. However, you must also know what are its disadvantages that will surely affect your health. Here are 8 side effects of pills that may threaten your life over the time. 1. Pills can Cause Vaginal Yeast Infection  Hormonal imbalance resulted this infection. And it will become worse if the person is taking ...

A Simple Ingredients to Make 'Sleeping Powder' to Fight Insomnia

Dealing with insomnia is annoying. Imagine your self so tired from all day activity. Either from work, school or your daily activities. Physically and mentally worn out. Yet, you can’t even close your eyes due to sleeping problems or much worse, insomnia. Danger of Insomnia Globally, about 42% of the population is dealing with insomnia. Stress is one of the huge factors. Dealing with this, could bring serious effects both in body and mind. It destroys the natural sleeping pattern, which is difficult to get back from normal. Most of the people who suffered from insomnia usually sleep all day thinking it could help bring back their loss strength from not having enough sleep last night, which just worsen the situation. While others, are still trying to do their tasks despite lacking sleep thus, affects the body’s physical and mental health. But worry no more! For Healthy Tips introduces these simple ingredients against insomnia, which you can find in your kitchen. The ...

10 Simple Ideas to Make Your Hair Beautiful, Shiny and Healthy Smooth

According to the Director of the Boston Medical Center Hair Clinic, Lynne Goldberg that washing your hair daily can cause damage than making it healthy. Naturally, our skin secretes a sebaceous gland to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair. Consistent washing your hair trigger the glands to produce more fat making it dangerous and harmful to your hair. Read this short yet, informative article on how to take good care of your hair by washing it less often but making it healthy and gorgeous looking. Watch Your Diet Your dietary habit affects your hair. Be reminded that fatty and oily foods, including sugar, white bread and canned goods make your hair dull and dry. To achieve a beautiful and healthy hair stay away from these foods. However, always eat fruits and vegetables. You may also include dairy products like egg and milk. Protein source of food will also help like lean meat and nuts. Never Underestimate the Goodness of Dry Shampoo To hide a greasy shine hair, pu...

10 Effective Tips on How to Keep your Teeth Clean and Healthy

To keep your breath fresh and teeth clean, brushing your teeth is the best thing to do. Most of us brush our teeth 3 times a day every after meal or others more than that.  But do you know how long you should brush your teeth to make sure they are clean? On the other hand, there are certain fruits and vegetables that would help keep your teeth clean too.  Here are 10 effective ways on how to keep your teeth clean and your breath fresh: 1. Brush your Teeth 30 minutes After Meal Never brush your teeth right after your meal. When you eat the pH-level in your mouth is lower than normal in short, it is more acidic. When this happens, brushing your teeth is harmful and damaging.  2. Don’t Brush your Teeth in the Same Place According to the dentists, most of us always start brushing our teeth in the same place, which is a wrong practice. Dentists explained this kind of habit enable us to clean the other parts because of being tired or bored to brush those parts. The ...

Are Hiccups Dangerous?

Hiccups, though it doesn’t take long but most of the time it is uncomfortable and embarrassing experience. If hiccups persist it could be a sign of a serious disease that one shouldn’t take it for granted. Hiccups and its Causes Hiccups are the effect of the diaphragm muscle which contracts involuntarily. When the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between the vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. If the nerves get irritated, which extends from the neck to the chest then, hiccups start. In simple cases, hiccups appear if a person eats and drinks too quickly or too much. In this scenario, the stomach will expand and start to irritate, which causes the diaphragm to contract same thing when a person breathes. On the other hand, an intense feeling can help stop hiccups like a sudden shock. However, if this problem is persistent, be alarmed for it could be a sign of a serious health conditions such as problem in the brain, spinal c...

Cellphone Can Cause Brain Damage! Follow This Tips to Minimize it

In this modern days, we consider our smart phones as best friend. But did you know that cellphones can cause brain damage especially when you sleep beside it? Almost 44% of people around the world are addicted to cellphones. They constantly scrolling it and even put it under their pillow when they sleep at night. They use their cellphones for alarm clock, don’t want to miss important calls or messages, etc. However, doing this habit is dangerous to your health especially your brain. Cellphones have radiation, which can damage the brain. Tissues in the body absorbs the radiation of energy to our head even answering phone calls can damage the body tissues that leads to cancer. Here are some tips to minimize the effects of cellphones to your brain: 1. Minimize using your phones, especially when answering phone calls. During phone calls the emission of radiation is too high that may damage your brain. 2. Never use loudspeaker mode and always use earphones in answering phone...