EARLY INITIATION OF BREASTFEEDING

The baby better be initiated in first 10 minutes , in order to obtain the benefits of an early feed,don't be waiting until the baby or the mother is ready, the opportunity for an early feed could be lost. Possibly at first hour then will be late for several babies, especially when his mother received sedation during labour.

The baby should have skin-to-skin contact with the mother after birth immediately , having free access to the mother's breasts, so baby will be able to feed when ready. the baby will be reached naturally by himself, although only 63% of the babies that could sucking the breast correctly in 50 first minutes, let the baby continued to try, and give a little help. This became an interactive process between the baby and the mother to strengthen their spirit attachment after the birth process. This process could be relaxing too for both of them.


Initiation of breastfeeding shortly after birth may enhance protective effect against diarrhea because of human colostrum . Colostrum, the yellowish liquid , that only was contained in 24 hours early breast milk, not many in amount, but really will influence resistance, intelligence, the growth and the development of the baby.

Then the mother has to give breast milk for at least 6 months exclusively, without additional food or thinned milk. because breast milk has fulfilled the requirement nutrient for baby's growth in first 6 months.
Mother has to eat enough nutritious food and beverages to keep her breast milk in good quality for the baby.

The right early decision will bring the right impact in the future.
The future of a country depend on the quality of the young generations.
The future of the young generations depend on the way a mother taken care her children.

UNSTERILIZED CHOPSTICKS

Watchout! Milions pairs of unsterilized chopsticks made in China!

A Beijing factory sold up to 100,000 pairs of disposable chopsticks a day without any form of disinfection.

Dangerous products are widespread in whole world, from pet food to medicine, tires, toothpaste and toys.

No body can guarantee their food/stuff to be 100 percent safe, but everybody could be selective.

My Healthy Creamy Soup

CRABY CREAMY SOUP


1 ltr boiled water
100 gr crab fillet
100 gr garden onion,chopped
25 gr margarine
50 gr flour
1 cup of fresh milk
salt, pepper, sugar.
100gr fresh sweet corn.shelled.

put crab in boiled water,
fry onion with margarine, add flour stir well,
pour crab n boiled water little by little, stir well till mixture,
pour milk, stir
add salt and pepper, add less of sugar (options), add corn and mushroom in, stir till boiling.
served in bowl with garlic bread and parsley or parmesan
served hot

i hope you enjoy it.
we can change crab with chicken, tuna or chopped meat.

Women’s Top 5 Health Concerns

Imagine living without illness to slow you down. While there are no lifetime guarantees, enough scientific research has been done to make long, healthy living a possibility.

To help women boost health, WebMD examined five medical conditions that are of great concern to them: heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, and autoimmune diseases.

We looked at the risk factors for each disease and asked the experts what women could do to prevent such ailments.

In order to make full use of this information, Saralyn Mark, MD, encourages women to take charge of their health. She says women need to work in partnership with their doctors by finding out their family medical history, educating themselves on health issues, and paying attention to their bodies.

“You know what makes you feel good, you know when you don’t feel well. Understanding your body is key,” says Mark, senior medical adviser for the Office on Women’s Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women. In women, the condition is responsible for about 29% of deaths, reports the CDC.

Yet death in itself isn’t the biggest problem for women with heart disease. The real trouble is in premature death and disability, says Cindy Pearson, executive director of the National Women’s Health Network.

“There are far too many women dying of heart disease in their 60s, when no one expects to die because that’s too young in this country,” says Pearson. “There are (also) women, who, for many years, are really ill with heart disease — being out of breath, not being able to walk up one flight of stairs … because heart disease impairs their ability to get around.”

Although more men die of heart disease than women, females tend to be underdiagnosed, often to the point that it’s too late to help them once the condition is discovered.

“The symptoms for women are typical for women, and they are often missed by doctors and the patient themselves,” Mark explains. “We often think of symptoms … like chest pain. Some people may have that, but others may just have a little bit of jaw pain, shoulder ache, nausea, vomiting, or shortness of breath.”

The American Heart Association lists risk factors for heart disease as:

* Increasing age
* Male sex
* Heredity (including race). People with family history of the disease have greater risk. So do African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and some Asian-Americans.
* Smoking
* High blood cholesterol
* High blood pressure
* Physical inactivity
* Obesity and overweight
* Diabetes

“The burden of heart disease in women is very great,” says Gregory Burke, MD, professor and chairman of the department of public health sciences at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. “The earlier folks adapt healthier behaviors, the lower their overall risk for heart disease or stroke outcomes.”

Burke says people can reduce their risk of heart disease by modifying lifestyle to include a well-balanced diet and exercise.

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BREASTFEEDING

Breastfeeding is the ideal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family and the health care system. Colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by WHO as the perfect food for the newborn, and feeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age.

SOURCE: WHO

Living a Healthy Lifestyle.

One of the first steps towards a healthy lifestyle is to keep yourself clean. There is a saying that states, Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Diseases are caused by bacterias and viruses that can be found everywhere, in the air you breathe, in the water you drink and on the things you touch. To avoid these germs, you need to take care of your personal hygiene which means taking a shower at least twice a day, brushing your teeth and keeping your hair and skin clean. The simplest and most effective way to guard yourself against these germs is by washing your hands regularly with water and soap, especially before and after using the toilet and before eating. You also need to help keep your surroundings (room, house, neighborhood ) clean.

The key to good health is to be good to your body. You can do this by following some simple rules:

1.Eat a variety of nutritious foods from all the food groups.
When you eat different types of foods, you will get all the important nutrients
that your body needs. This especially includes fruit, vegetables and fibre.

2.Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated and drink milk to help you grow
strong bones.
Try to avoid drinking carbonated drinks that contain too much sugar which is bad
for your teeth and health.

3.Listen to your body. When your stomach feels full, you should stop eating
because over eating makes you feel uncomfortable and can lead to unhealthy
weight gain.

4.Limit screen time (time spent watching TV, video or playing computer games).

5.Be active. Replace some of your sedentary/sitting down activities with
activities like bicycle rides, swimming, football, netball and badminton.


Good Mental Health.

When you have emotional problems, it can affect your physical health so it helps if you practice thinking positively at all times. Remember that whatever your problem may be, big or small, it is only temporary and will eventually go away. When you have a problem, identify what it is and try to solve one piece at a time. If you cannot overcome it, do not hesitate to ask for help. You can talk to friends who have encountered similar problems or an adult like your parents. You need help to deal with feelings like worry, fear, anrger, stress and sadness. Do not keep everything to yourself. Sharing your problem with others will help you to feel better and find a solution.

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MUSIC, FOOD FOR YOUR MOOD

It's natural for having mood. Mood changes. Lazy, enthusiastic, calm or motionless . it's depend on our feeling n ambient around. . and music can give countenance to it, even music can changes it. Music can induce mood states by triggering certain feelings. Music can stand to the emotions. Music will reflect your mood. Music can give an answer when everything is blank.The effect of music can have various ways, make better or worsth, depend on the acceptance. But in positive way, music can bring positive changing into mood. because we know how delightful music is to our nature how strong it is on our feelings.