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JOKE FOR THERAPY

A man lost both ears in an accident.No plastic surgeon could offer him a solution.He heard of a very good one in Sweden,and went to him.The new surgeon examined him,,thought a while,and said:"Yes,I can put you right".After the operation,bandages off,stitches out,he goes to his hotel.The morning after,in a rage,he calls his surgeon,and yells: "You idiot,you gave me a woman's ears"."Well an ear is an ear,it makes no difference whether it is a man's or a woman's"."You are wrong,I hear everything,but I dont understand a thing.                                                                                                                                       ...

5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEETROOT

Detoxification Process : It acts as a detox by excreting all unwanted chemicals from the blood and liver. Fights Inflammation : Beets contain betaine(a nutient that protects cells,proteins and enzymes) that help prevent inflammatory conditions such as Osteoporosis. Lower Blood Pressure : Beet juice can help lower blood pressure within the shortest possible time.A glass of beet juice lowers the systolic pressure by an average of 4-5 points due to its high content of nitrates. Anti -Cancer Properties : the powerful phytonutrients that give the beet their deep crimson colour will help to ward off cancer cells in the breast, prostate and pancrease. Immune Booster: It contains alot of nutrients such as vitamin C,vitamin B Folates,Manganese,Potassium and Fibre which helps in the proper functioning of the body

FOUR SIMPLE WAYS TO PREVENT ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Quit smoking  Eat a healthy diet with more vegetables,fruits,whole grains and low cholesterol . Engage in physical activities most often to control your weight. All diabetics should control their blood sugar levels carefully by paying heed to their health care provider's advice

FOUR MAJOR RISK FACTORS OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Smoking High amounts of certain fats and cholesterol in the blood High blood pressure High amounts of sugar in the blood due to insulin resistance.

ATHEROSCLEROSIS! A LEADING CAUSE OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE.

Atherosclerosis is a  disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of the body.The plaque is a composition of fats,cholesterol,calcium and other waste substances in the blood.These substances gradually fill up the lumen of the artery making it narrow.It may start with a damage or injury to to the inner layer of your artery.You usually won't have any signs and symptoms at the onset,until the lumen is completely narrowed. Hence preventing free flow of blood through the artery to the heart,brain and other parts of the body.This will then increase the pressure of the blood in the artery and can lead to stroke and heart failure.Atherosclerosis can be prevented and treated.The best prevention is to reduce your fats and cholestrol intake.

IT WAS QUITE SILLY! BUT MY WIFE HELPED ME OUT.....

"It is my life,I can live how I want and die how I want.If it's salt that will kill me then so be it but stop controlling my life.I am the head of the house!" I said.. Julie,my wife looked at me silently and turned away.She refused to talk to me since that statement.No hugs,no kisses and no sex.And it has been going on for one week. I was diagnosed of hypertension three months ago and was told to reduce my salt intake.That was a big blow to me because I love salty foods.Be it salted pork,salted fish,salted sausage,name it.Salt had to be on my hand at my dining table.So when the doctor said I have to give up this delicious taste,I did not like the idea.My wife however heeded to the advice and stopped putting salt in my food.I tolerated it at first but after the third day I couldn't contain it anymore.I bought a salt myself and kept adding it to my meals secretly till I was caught by wife.Hence the above argument,leading to the cold shoulder. Now reader,If you were i...