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What Toxic Chemicals Is Your Body Absorbing?

As the world continues to develop, you should realize that almost everyone is using personal care, skin care, cleansing, and baby care and beauty products. Have you ever stopped to think what harm such products can cause to your body? Cosmetic ingredients do not remain on the surface of your skin. They are usually designed so that they can penetrate in your skin, and they do. After scientific studies, some cosmetic ingredients have been found in human tissues such as parabens in breast tumor tissue, phthalates in urine, and some persistent fragrance in human fat. The big problem is that people do repeatedly use these products every day; sometimes even more than once a day. Many people are not aware of harm they can do to their bodies. We usually absorb up to 60 percent of what we put on our skin with children absorbing 40-50 percent more than adults. This means our children are at higher risk of developing diseases or abnormalities later in life. Some of the health issues linked

Junk Food - The Leading Physicians of the World

Junk food is food that has low nutritional value and high calories that may cause harm to your body. Junk food, also called fast food, is food you can get at many food kiosks or fast restaurants in every town street. Other characteristics of junk food include:  Low in fiber ·          Highly palatable (have a good taste) ·          High in trans and saturated fats ·          High is simple and processed sugars ·          A small volume offers a high number of calories ·          Cheap and convenient Junk Food Items It is estimated there are about 160,000 fast food restaurants across the country, and the number is predicted to double in the next decade. People who choose to eat in these restaurants prefer them because they are cheap, fast and convenient. Below is a list of junk food items and substitutions you can make for them: ·          Fried chicken Fried chicken is high in fat and calories and chemicals that may cause you illness. Fried chicken should be a

Dieting Myths- The Leading Physicians of the World

A diet myth is diet or health advice that becomes popular without facts or scientific evidence to back it up. When you want to lose weight and change your eating habits, the next and obvious step is to Google for diet research. The big problem is there are so many conflicting facts and opinions related to healthy lifestyle. Due to this, you are likely to leave your internet search session with more questions than answers. This is because many popular beliefs are myths while others are partly true. Don’t let any misinformation disrupt your weight loss goals. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t a complicated thing. Just because a dietary concept or belief is popular, doesn’t make it true. To help you sift through the disarray, below are 7 prevalent diet myths adapted from top nutritionists. 1. Some people will never eat normally In case you want to lose weight, some diet plan teachings can’t allow you to do so. Sometimes you need to tame yourself and follow your

Science of a Perfect Night’s Sleep

Making sure you are sleeping well should be one key step to your overall well-being plan. Sometimes when our sleep pattern becomes disrupted, that’s when we realize how important a perfect night’s sleep is. Getting enough sleep every night is a challenge to many at the best times. The Purpose of Sleep Sleep is very important for your body and brain. Here are the most important purposes of sleep:         1.        Restoration The first purpose of sleep is restoration. Your brain accumulates metabolic waste during a normal day’s metabolic activities. According to recent research, perfect sleep plays an important role in elimination of metabolic waste from the brain. This helps boost your long-term physical and mental function by avoiding some mental related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. 2.        Memory consolidation Sleep is actually important for memory consolidation, which is a process of strengthening and maintaining your long-term memories. Little or fragmen

Popular Health Myths- The Leading Physicians of the World

It is not a surprise that there is a lot of misleading information out there when it comes to health and wellness.  There are several myths out there about health, though some of these myths are not scientifically proven to be true. By having some of these myths at your fingertips, you can live smarter since you can avoid some common diseases and infections.  In this article you will get a list of the most popular health myths supported by scientific research. Take a look! 12Health Myths Debunked 1.        Antiperspirants cause breast cancer Antiperspirants are chemical sprays used to prevent sweating on the armpits. Some scientists believe that chemicals found in deodorants or antiperspirants can get absorbed through the soft skin of the armpit. According to these scientists, the chemicals end up in the breast tissue catalyzing development of breast tumors. This is contrary to the National Cancer Institute who says there is no scientific evidence that the products cause

Healthy Summer Break - The Leading Physicians of the World

A commitment to a healthy lifestyle needs you to stay committed while on a vacation such as summer break. Summer break is a great time to recharge before resuming to your normal job or school. However, many problems can arise if you don’t approach your summer break with a plan in mind. According to research, many people especially kids gains wait 2 times more that when they were in school. This means that summer break can come with challenges when not well planned for. This article will create awareness of the benefits of healthy choices during summer breaks and also practical solutions for families to make healthier food, beverage, and physical activity choices during the summer. 8 Steps to achieve a healthy summer break Summer months consist of warmer and lazier days where living may not be easy. Even adults make a move to adopt a “school out” attitude during this season. This makes this season a perfect time to improve health in fashion. Below are 8 tips on how you can have a h

Infographic: Healthcare Predictions

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Healthcare policy has long been a moving target, but it’s hard to remember a time when more change was cycling through the industry. Now, more than half a decade since the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the focus has shifted from expanding access to health insurance to reforming the delivery of healthcare. In particular, policymakers have embarked on a series of experiments and initiatives to transition from the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) system to a payment-for-value delivery system, with key attention to cost containment and quality improvement. We are in the first generation of pursuing approaches better than FFS, and expect the industry’s shift toward value-based care (VBC) to accelerate and continue to impact providers, patients, vendors, and payers in different ways. Here are the most important healthcare predictions for the future. 1.       Technology will be increasingly important It’s not really news to say that healthcare providers are looking for

Infographic:Future of Healthcare

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This industry track is open for any business who would like to learn about the forces shaping the evolution of healthcare, and to understand what opportunities exist for their business in this exciting market. Healthcare systems today have to address a host of different challenges posed by medical and scientific advancement. Developments in the field of genetics, information technologies, and nanotechnology are enforcing a more individualized approach to healthcare – often outside the hospital setting, while we have already seen the rise of user-centric healthcare and increasing patient empowerment. Concepts such as ‘the average patient’ are now viewed as outdated. And standards within modern medical systems are measured by different parameters, including: patient access to the best-available treatments and to non-institutionalized care; compliance with treatments; and, even – patient choice. Many agree that there is uncertainly ahead, but one thing is for sure: Technology will c