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8 Golden Rules to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease

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Kidney diseases are silent killers which can seriously affect the quality of life... So let's talk about kidney health for everyone, everywhere! Prevention they say is better than cure that's why I have sourced out the 8 golden rules as prescribed by Worldkidneyday.org to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease. Follow these rules and you will be doing yourself a whole lot of good. Keep fit, Be active This can help to maintain an ideal body weight, reduce your blood pressure and the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease. The concept “On the move for kidney health” is a worldwide collective march involving the public, celebrities and professionals moving across a public area by walking, running and cycling. Why not join them – by whatever means you prefer! Check out the events section of the WKD website for more information. Eat a healthy diet This can help to maintain an ideal body weight, reduce your blood pressure, prevent diabetes, heart disease and other conditions associated...

Why Ovulation Pains Happen and When to Involve a Doctor

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  What is Ovulation? Ovulation is a part of your menstrual cycle. It occurs when an egg is released from your ovary. When the egg is released, it may or may not be fertilized by sperm. If fertilized, the egg may travel to the uterus and implant to develop into a pregnancy. If left unfertilized, the egg disintegrates, and the uterine lining is shed during your period. It happens typically around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle and the exact timing may very per individual but generally 4 days before or 4 days after your cycle’s midpoint. Symptoms of Ovulation Some known symptoms of ovulation include: ·        light bleeding or spotting ·        breast tenderness ·        increased sexual drive ·        ovary pain characterized by discomfort or pain on one side of the abdomen, also called MITTELSCHMERZ Here is the myth breaker: “Ovulation pain doesn't necessaril...

Touch the body, heal the mind, calm the spirit... MASSAGE!

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Massage is simply rubbing and kneading the body with bare hands or with the use of a massage equipment. There are different types of massages, from deep tissue massage to surface massage which leaves a soothing impacts various parts of the body depending on the need or mood...  Little wonder they say "Time spent getting a massage is never a waste of time". Here are five interesting benefits of getting a massage. Lower stress The long-term effects of stress can take emotional and physical tolls. Massage therapy may help relieve stress and other associated conditions, such as a headache or migrane. Increase immune function Medical research indicates that massage therapy can help boost immune system strength by increasing the activity level of the body's natural "killer T cells," which fight off viruses. Boost mental health and wellness Research suggests that symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression (all associated with mental health) may be directly affected wit...