Get some Food SupplementsGet enough calcium. It takes 3.5 cups (0.83 L) of milk or 2.5 cups (0.59 L) of yoghurt to get 1,000 mg of calcium each day. Women who do not get this amount of calcium each day should take calcium supplements. Get enough vitamin D. You can get your daily requirement of vitamin D from atleast a glass of milk or other dairy products that are fortified with vitamin D. You will also get the amount of vitamin D you need if you are outside in sunlight for at least 15 minutes each day without sunscreen. Peo... Read More...

Medication for osteoporosis Osteoporosis can be checked with simple diet supplements, exercise and medications. The ERT and HRT therapies are now commonly used. Check what it is all about. more>> Some facts about osteoporosis You will never know. But someday it could hit you hard. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when a person's bones become very fragile. While women are four times more likely than men to develop the disease, men also suff... Read More...

Certain factors in life will make one more prone to osteoporosis. Find out if you're vulnerable. Go through the list below and check if any of the points are applicable to you. Be extra cautious if most of them are!The people most susceptible to osteoporosis and the causes for osteoporosis are: Women- they are three times more likely to get it.Slim, small boned people.Asians and Caucasians.Smokers.Excessive alcohol consumers.Certain drugs for thyroid, anti coagulation/certain steroids Sedentary life styleFamily history- you are a ... Read More...

Doctors notice that women tend to suffer from depression more than men. Especially when women enter their forties. And the reason behind this is that until then, they are too preoccupied with either bringing up children or with their jobs.Why are women vulnerable?They need to feel accepted, appreciated and loved. To fulfil this need, they work harder and take on multiple roles. As long as they get recognition for what they do and are appreciated, they are fine.Their need for this external reinforcement is linked to the gender inequali... Read More...

Women are twice as likely to get depressed as men.Due to their menstrual cycle and reproductive ability, their hormonal balance swings a lot more. Men on the other hand have less physiological reasons contributing to depression.Exploitation, repression and discrimination against women also play a vital role. Women have multi-dimensional stress. They do face discrimination in their professional and social lives.Women tend to internalise their hurts. They take in the pain and endure it quietly. Since they don't le... Read More...

Alcoholics are now offered vitamin therapy. This kind of nutrient therapy offers a lifestyle with little or no tension. It is effective in 80% of the cases. If the family provides the patient with a support system, the recovery rate further increases. Otherwise it falls.After undergoing nutritional therapy, feelings of depression, fatigue, irritability and craving for alcohol are largely reduced or totally eliminated.Medical detoxification is also included in the programme. Withdrawal symptoms are toned down with nutritional suppo... Read More...

Mood swings usually do not last long, but it may be a sign of some disorder if it continues to prolong.Know when it hits you : Like the name, mood swings are unpredictable but have a pattern for every individual. Knowing this - and your energy levels - would certainly help you maintain poise throughout the day.Get enough sleep : Make sure you get enough sleep, at least eight hours a day. If sleeplessness continues to dodge you, it is an indication of some unperceived disorder.Eat healthy : This is another vital point ... Read More...

Moderate Drinking:Equal to or less than two drinks a day for men and equal to or less than one drink a day for women. Heavy Drinking: More than 14 drinks per week or 4 drinks at one sitting for men and more than seven drinks a week or three drinks at one sitting for women. (Drinking over this amount puts a person at risk for adverse health events.) Hazardous Drinking: Hazardous drinking is an average consumption of 21 drinks or more per week for men (or 7 or more drinks per occasion at least 3 times a week) and 14 or mo... Read More...

Nutrition for alcoholism   Alcoholics often suffer from malnutrition. Alcoholism is a great anti nutrient that obstructs normal eating patterns. more>> Problems & Solution   One of the most difficult steps in counselling occurs before you even see a counsellor for the first time. more>> Having problems? try a counsellor Is your relationship going to pieces? Do you wake up every morning hating to go through the day with your partner? more>> Read More...

Depression in the elderly is quite common - it is reported in 5% to 10% of community elders, rising to 18% in nursing home residents. Moreover, depression is associated with an increase in death rate that is not due to suicide.Antidepressant drugs are quite successful in treating depression in the elderly, but they can have unpleasant side effects that may prevent patients from using them. Instead of taking drugs to control depression, a good alternative such as exercise is now proved to be useful. In a stu... Read More...

Depression after a disaster is very common. There are a few things one needs to keep in mind while dealing with the aftermath of disaster.It is normal to fear for your personal safety and for that of your family and friends.Don't deny this fear and depression within you. It will be harder to cope with it. Accept it as a normal reaction to disaster.If there is any community help, make use of it. Knowing you are not alone will give you a sense of comfort.It is common to feel vengeful. But very little good ever comes out of a sense ... Read More...

You`re depressed, but you better figure out how to deal with it, and fast, or you could end up hurting your family too.Research says that one in four women will suffer major depression at some point in their lives. But very few women who are depressed actually get the treatment they need. That`s bad news because depression can get worse if it`s denied, ignored, or untreated. Here are some things about depression you ought to know.Stress can trigger it. Stress management is as important for depression as it is for high b... Read More...