What to Eat Before Early Morning Workout

The general understanding that most of us have about morning work out session is that our stomachs do not need any nutrients. Well (believe it or not) but even while we sleep during the night we are losing calories just by dreaming. Since you are low on energy, you might find it difficult to carry out the exercises. Hence always ensure to include foods such as protein shake, oranges, pistachios and apple to rejuvenate your stamina.

1. Protein Shake

Protein Shake is the most simplest way to gain nutrients for building up lean muscle mass. Whey proteins contain building blocks which is beneficial for the anti-oxidant – glutathione. Besides the whey protein, you can also mix a scoop of soy powder, one cup of sweetened almond milk, half banana and ¼ cup of strawberries to make a delicious shake.

2. Apple

If it is difficult to include a 'princely' breakfast in the morning, try to rely on apples. This fruit is full of polyphenol antioxidants and hence strengthens muscles, reduces fat and promotes endurance. It also contains fibre which goes slow in absorbing sugars in the body. A simple, light and healthy fruit of apple is a must in your breakfast.

3. Low Fat Cheese and Wheat Pita

Many of us who are foodie will definitely love to include cheese in their early morning breakfast. Low fat cheese is rich in protein and calcium. This is why it aids in building strong muscles and bones. On the other hand, wheat pita is full of carbohydrate which is gradually digested while our body is kept energized.

4. Cereals

One can also help get energy for morning workouts through cereals. The combined power of cereals, blueberries and yoghurt offers protein, fibre and anti-oxidants. Additionally as these superfoods are low in calories and lactose it helps promote a healthy digestion system.

5. Eggs

A healthy breakfast can also include whole wheat English muffin along with egg whites. Highly rich in proteins, eggs provide the necessary supply of amino acid to build blocks that help in the repair and growth of muscle tissue. Whole wheat English muffin replenishes your body system with sufficient energy to carry out the workout.

6. Salmon

If seafood is your cup of tea, choose salmon in your breakfast and get the right portion of energy before a workout. The combination of whole wheat toast, low fat cream cheese, smoked salmon and tomatoes is full of protein and carbohydrates. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which also helps in increasing the metabolism in the body. It can boost up your metabolism as high as 400 calories everyday.

Often if you miss out on the most important meal of your day – breakfast, you end up ruining your exercise regime. With low levels of energy, it is certain that the workout session will not be as rigorous as may be required. Depending upon your appetite and the dinner (you have had the previous day), choose one or more of the above mentioned foods to make a healthy breakfast that gives you sufficient energy for a brilliant workout.

List of Birth Defects and Congenital Disorders

What is Birth defect (congenital disorder)?

Birth defects are health conditions that are present at birth and often before birth. Mainaly, there are two types of birth defects i.e. structural and functional/developmental.

The following is the list of birth defects and congenital disorders:

1. Aglossia
2. Albinism
3. Ambras Syndrome
4. Anencephaly
5. Aniridia
6. Anophthalmos / Microphthalmo
7. Anorectal atresia / stenosis
8. Anotia / Microtia
9. Arhinencephaly / Holoprosencephaly
10. Autism
11. Bloom Syndrome
12. Brachydactlia
13. Cerebral Palsy
14. Chromatelopsia
15. Cleft foot and hand
16. Cleft lip with or without cleft palate
17. Cleft palate without cleft lip
18. Club Foot
19. Coarctation of aorta
20. Craniopagus parasiticus
21. Cyclopia
22. Cystic kidney
23. Diaphragmatic hernia
24. Down syndrome
25. Dwarnian ear
26. Fetus in Foetu
27. Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
28. Fused limbs
29. Gastroschisis
30. Heterochromia
31. Hydrocephaly
32. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
33. Hypospadias
34. Indeterminate sex
35. Limb reduction defects
36. Oesophageal atresia / stenosis with or without fistula
37. Omphalocele
38. Polydactyly, preaxial
39. Polydatyly
40. Progeria
41. Renal agenesis
42. Siamese Twins
43. Small intestine atresia / stenosis
44. Spina bifida
45. Tetralogy of Fallot
46. Transposition of Great Vessels
47. Trisomy 13
48. Trisomy 18
49. Vestigial Tail

Pancreatic Cancer: Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

The Pancreas is the 6 inch long organ in the human body. Located behind stomach, the pancreas are spongy and shaped like fish. Pancreatic Cancer takes place due to uncontrolled growth of cell in this organ. This growth does not develop into healthy and normal tissues. Rather, they continue to divide while forming lumps of tissues known as tumors. These tumors interfere with the functions of pancreas. When this tumor does not spread and shows limited growth, it is referred as benign in most of the cases. Malignant tumors travel to other parts of body and grow, invade and destroy other tissues that are healthy.

Causes of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer is the result of the uncontrollable growth of cells that do not die with time. Normal cells in human bodies follow a chalked path. They grow, divide and ultimately die. The programmed death of cells is known as apoptosis. When the process of apoptosis breaks down, the event results in cancer. There is no programmatic death of Pancreatic Cancer cells. The cells continue to grow as well as divide. Scientists are not aware of the exact reason of the cause of such behaviour of these cells. However, there are potential risk factors. Specific DNA type, family genes and carcinogens are some of the risk factors.

Signs and Symptoms
There are a number and variety of symptoms of cancer. They depend on the region where cancer is located and the organ where it has spread. It also depends on the size of the tumor. Pancreatic Cancer is referred as silent disease as the symptoms do not appear early. Even the later symptoms are non specific. The tumors of this type of cancer are quite small; hence, the symptoms are not visible easily. As and when the cancer grows, some symptoms that appear are:

• Pain in upper abdomen
• Unproblematic yellowing of the eyes and skin
• Darkening of urine
• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness and visible weight loss

However, Pancreatic Cancer cannot be determined just on the basis of these symptoms.

Diagnosis
To be able to diagnose Pancreatic Cancer, doctors recommend complete physical examinations along with checking medical histories of the person as well as the family. The manner in which pancreatic cancer represents itself differs on the basis of its presence in the head or the tail of the organ. Tumors in the tail present with pain as well as weight loss while those in the head present with weight loss, jaundice, steatorrhea. For diagnosing this type of cancer, specialists give specia attention to regular symptoms like back pain, poor appetite, weight loss, tiredness, digestive problems, blood clots, etc.

Treatment
The treatment options for pancreatic cancer are dependent on the type of cancer, its stages, the degree to which it has spread, age of the patient, his / her health status, as well as other personal characteristics of the patient. There is no singular treatment for pancreatic cancer. This type of cancer is curable when it is detected in earlier stages. Pancreatic Cancer can be treated through surgery, chemotherapy and / or radiation. These are some of the common types of treatment. Treatment helps in removal of the cancer by relieving the painful symptoms caused due to cancer.

Prevention
Although there are no established guidelines to prevent pancreatic cancer, doctors advise people to quit smoking as it increases the risk factors. General preventive measures include maintaining healthy weight, exercising, intake of fruits and vegetables, etc.

Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss in women is not a good thing for many women. Since they want their hair to grow they use many methods to grow their hair. But sadly for many women the hair loss is still happening and forcing them to use hair treatment methods to grow the hair. Many women prefer to have longer hair and it may be liked their friends.

Causes of Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss for women is often related to hormonal changes and menopause. The hair tends to become thin as age increase. Telogen effluvium is a factor that happens after pregnancy, major surgery, drastic weight loss, or stress is the one which causes hair loss in women. Due to heredity the hair loss can also happen. The gene may be inherited from the father’s side or mother’s side or both of them have the problem. When you use some medicines they will create hair loss such as antidepressants, beta- blockers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Treatments for hair loss
There are many types of treatment available for hair loss. One such treatment is with drugs. With so many hair loss prevention drugs in the market the doctors are reluctant to prescribe it for women since it will create side effects and the US FDA has approved only  one drug for the treatment of hair for women. If you are losing hair the treatment should start immediately and if it is delayed the androgenetic alopecia will damage many of the hair follicles. Minoxidil is first used as a tablet for blood pressure and caused the side effects with more growth of hair. When it was applied on the scalp the medicine will go through the skin into bloodstream and it is being sold with the brand name of Rogaine.

Methods to prevent hair loss
There are many methods to prevent hair loss both medically and home grown methods.

• Arnica was applied on the scalp for twice a day in the form cream, ointment. Arnica will increase blood circulation and help to promote hair growth.
•  Jojoba can also help to prevent hair loss
• Use of emu oil is recommended in the form of moisturizer and hair root stimulant to the growth of hair.
• Use of rosemary oil is suggested and the method adds one part of rosemary oil to two parts of almond oil and gently massages the mixture into your scalp for twenty minutes a day.

There are many methods for women to prevent hair loss and the growth of hair. Consult the doctor before you use the drug. 

What Causes Cancer?

Cancer is a complex group of diseases with many possible causes and in this we can learn more about the reasons for cancer from attacking and its factors. There are several factors due to which we can get cancer and it includes genetic factors, lifestyle changes such as the use of tobacco, cigarette, diet, not doing any physical activity, certain types of infections, and environmental exposures to various types of chemicals and radiation.

Genetics and Cancer

There will be some types of cancer that attacks a member in the family but it is found that most cancers in the family are not inherited from their parents.

Tobacco and Cancer

The use of tobacco among men in various forms is a factor to the causes of cancer. Tobacco is filled with cigar, cigarette and smokeless tobacco. If smoking is more than there is a possibility that one can get cancer and pass it on to family members. The chewing of tobacco may affect all age groups of peoples.

Diet and Physical activity

Due to changes I lifestyle and the way of living anyone can get cancer. With low nutrition food taken, changes in pattern of taking foods, eating every time and wherever. With the movement restricted to computers and machines with no work done by physical activity it is easy for cancer from attacking the people. When there is no physical activity and the body weight will increase resulting in cancer and the consumption of alcohol can also be a factor.  

Sun and UV exposure

When the person is exposed to the sun and UV anyone can get cancer. There is a link between the sun ray’s and cancer. We have to protect the family from getting skin cancer and how to spot skin changes that may require doctor’s attention.

Radiation exposure and cancer risk

There are many different types of radiation exposure and how people are affected by it. The cancer can happen due to use of X-rays, Gamma rays. The emission of radiation can cause cancer. When people affected with cancer getting treatment for it such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy may increase the chances of a person getting a second cancer of different type. With the use of cell phones on the rise the waves emitted from radio frequency in cell phones can cause cancer and also from cell phone towers.

Other Carcinogens

Due to changes in environmental circumstances the people can get cancer from the situation in homework, in pollution, and when they undergo medical tests, and infections can cause cancer.

Positive Emotions Are Good For Your Health

When the  body is relaxed, the mind will be soon to follow.

Some reasons to positive emotions are good for your health

1. Laughing – Laughter makes blood flow more fluently
2. When you meet some one that your heart goes crazy for, your heart gets a workout
3. Reduce Blood Pressure - Spending Time with a loved one lower blood pressure
4. Control Blood Cholesterol  - Love letter s may lower blood Cholesterol
5. Holding hands calms nevers
6. Reduce the risk of heart attack - A positive Attitude lowers the risk of heart attack
7. Hugs release Oxytocin and remove stress from the body.

So always think positive and have a healthy life.

Stages of Cancer

If people are diagnosed with cancer then they have to undergo many tests under a doctor's advice. Based on the report and how far the cancer has grown in the body can be found and then treatment can be given accordingly. Staging and grading of the cancer will permit the doctor’s to.

• Work out how big the cancer is
• Whether it is moving to other parts or not
• The best treatment choices for people affected by cancer.

Grades in Cancer
If the people have been diagnosed with cancer then the cancer may be of certain grades. The grade of cancer mainly depends on what the cells look like under the microscope. In general when the growth of cells is slow the chances of cancer are also slowing while higher grade indicates the growth of cancer is on the fast lane.

Here is the list of grades in cancer detection

• Grade 1 .Cancer cells that are similar to normal cells and are not growing at a quicker pace. 
• Grade 2 .Cancer cells that have features between grade 1 and 3. They don’t look like normal cells and are growing in a faster way than normal cells.
• Grade3. Cancer cells that look unusual and may grow or move in a faster way than normal

Stages of Cancer
The stages of cancer describe the size of tumor and how much it has moved from where it started. Below mentioned are examples of staging in cancer that the clinic or doctor may use.

• Stage 0.  Where the cancer is starting to grow in the body and not moving
• Stage 1. The growth of the tumor is less than 2 cm and it is not spreading
• Stage2. If the tumor is between 2cm and 5cm with or without Lymph node of involvement (.Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system) and it is not moving.
• Stage 3. If the tumor is more than 5cm or of any size but fixed with any chest wall, muscle or skin or has moved to lymph nodes above the collarbone
• Stage 4. If the tumor is of any size and it may affect the lymph nodes first and it will move to other parts of the body.

These are the different stages and grades in cancer and one can get treatment on the stage and grade and it is depending upon the doctor and the person who is affected by cancer. If the person has mental strength then his chances of living for more years is guaranteed.

Facts about Cancer

There are many facts related to Cancer and we can see a few of them as listed below in brief.

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uninhibited growth and broaden of the strange cells.

• There are more than 100 types of cancer and any part of the body can be attacked by it.

The use of tobacco is the main reason for the growth of Cancer and it can be prevented if detected and given proper treatment. More than 22 percent of people die of tobacco.

• According to the Cancer Society of America that in 2013, 174,100 deaths can happen due to Cancer by the use of tobacco.
• More than 25 percent of third of new Cancer cases in the US that are expected to happen in 2013 will be related to Obesity, Physical inactivity of not doing any body work, and poor nutrition in taking healthy foods. 

In 2012 there are more cases with Cancer lives in the world are about 13.7 millions of           Americans are living with Cancer.

Over 2 million cases of Cancer are detected in the world in a year and most cases can be controlled by taking preventive steps. The people have to seek protection for skin from sun exposure more times and avoid indoor tanning.

Anyone within the age can get Cancer but it is high among middle aged persons or older.

• About 77 percent of people diagnosed with Cancer are in the age group of 55 years.

An estimated 580,350 Americans are expected to die of Cancer in 2013 and it is equal to 1 in 4 deaths are due to Cancer. Heart disease is number one.

Apart from Skin Cancer, breast cancer is the most generally diagnosed cancer among women.

The Cancers are not even let the Children from attacking and it is estimated that 1 percent of Children are diagnosed with Cancer every year.

• In 2013, an estimated 11,630 childhood cancer cases are expected to happen to children under the age of 14.
• The cancer is responsible for more deaths among children and accidents are number one for children to die.

The most commonly affected cancer among men is prostate, lung and colorectal (colon) and among women it is breast, lung and colorectal cancer.

Colon cancer is third commonly found cancer in both men and women and it is the second in the list of causing deaths due to it among men and women.

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to attack other tissues. Cancer cells can reach to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.
Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases and there are more than 100 types of cancer have been found. Most cancers carry the name of organs or types of cell in which they start. For example the cancer that begins in the breast is called breast cancer and that a cancer in the skin melanocytes is called melanoma.  

The cancer types can be brought under a group. The main types of cancer include:

• Carcinoma.- Cancer that begins in the skin or tissues that line or cover internal organs. There are many sub types of carcinoma that include adenocarcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and transitional cell carcinoma.
• Sarcoma. - It is a type of cancer that starts in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or other supporting tissues.
• Leukemia- It is a type of cancer that starts in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow and grounds for large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood.
• Lymphoma and myeloma-It is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the resistance system.
• Central nervous system cancers- it is a type of cancer that begins in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.

There are many types of cancers and for more see the list of cancers in A to z List of Cancers and List of Cancers by Body Location/System.

Origins of Cancer

All cancers start from cells the body’s basic unit of life. To understand the cancer it is helpful if you know what happens when normal cells become cancer cells.

The human body is made of many different types of cells. These cells grow and separate in a controlled manner to manufacture more cells since it will help in keeping the body in good condition. When the cells become older or damaged, they die or and are replaced with new cells. However sometimes this process goes wrong. The cells did not die and when they should and new cells that forms in the body does not require them and the extra cells may form a tissue called a tumor. The tumor is classified into two one is Benign tumors and Malignant tumors. Not all tumors cause cancer.

How to Lose Weight and Build Muscle at the Same Time

Most of the weight loss programs are meant for dropping pounds of the people. They make you slim in a stipulated time period depending upon the program and the dieters, how they follow it. Technically speaking, most of the weight loss programs are meant for weight loss. But there are some groups of people who not only long for weight loss but also indulge in body building at the same time. For such programs to take place, there has to be a proper diet and rigorous workout.

In order to concentrate on body building while dropping the pounds, you have to put more stress on workouts. A good physical training along with good foods result in shaping your body and building muscles the way you want them to. A number of individuals want to acquire muscles along with a slim body, and believe us it is not a rocket science job, it is pretty simple but requires a lot of effort from your side. It is not only men who aim for body building, but women too.

Concept of Body Building

In order to acquire attractive muscles, you first need to understand the basic principles of this training. You also need to know how the muscles are built and fats are burnt simultaneously. Many of you might be thinking that how on earth is it possible to lose extra flab from the body and at the same time build muscles. It is possible to do so with a combination of some good foods and exercises.

Your body quickly respond to the foods consumed by you. You have to be very particular about the food consumed and physical exercises. You need to convert foods into muscles. To do this, you have to take the advantage of nutrients and convert them into muscles through exact exercises. This means that you neither have to overdo or under do it. The timings play crucial role in this. In this training, you have to make use of your body's hormonal state. It keeps on changing with a particular diet, exercise or particular physical activity.

The protein from the food needs to be converted into muscles with the help of the hormonal state. Therefore, for some hours you need to eat excessive amount of foods while at some point of the day you will eat less for burning the fats. Most importantly, you need to concentrate on the exercises and weight lifting training to build muscles. Follow five step to lose weight easily.

Training for Cardio Exercise

It is considered to be an important exercise for building muscles. You need to practice both slow motion and fast paced cardio exercises. For instance, start with a light jogging for 5 minutes, then warm up for 20 seconds and again start with jogging. Complete a set of 10 of this training. For long duration cardio, 45 minutes of running on treadmill will be considered effective. Cardio must be carried out thrice or six times in a week.

Weight  Loss Training

In this exercise, timing is very important as discussed earlier. Late afternoon or early evening is the best time for doing this exercise. In order to make it successful, your lunch must be comprising of low calorie foods. The timing is set in this way because this requires at least 6 hours gap before going for sleep. Weight training must be done thrice in a week on alternate days. With the help of good nutrition, cardios and weight training, you would be able to lose the body fat and build muscles simultaneously when coordinated with proper timings.  

Five Steps for Weight Loss Success

For fitness freak, it does not cost much to put extra effort in exercising or fitness training program. They love doing it and always think about making necessary changes in their program. But what about the people who are just opposite to them and just always find an excuse for running away from any fitness routine or so? If you are one of them reading this blog, then you are at the right place to find a solution for losing weight. We are addressing those people who are obsessed with overweight problem and looking for effective remedy for solving this major health problem. We bring some of the most important steps for those people who are helpless with overweight and have failed in every approach for weight loss. The following five most effective weight loss steps revealed in this page will definitely work for you to lose weight.

1. Plan Ahead

Planning is very important in order to make any program successful that would work in your favor. In an important program such as weight loss, you have to make planning in the form of diet and exercise routine for each day. A person who moves with a particular plan in his/her hand will find it very easy to achieve his/her goal. Moreover, it gives the users a clear cut idea for what they want. For instance, when you plan your breakfast, lunch, dinner a day in advance, you would be able to calculate the calorie consumption for the whole day instead of planning on the same day. So, accordingly, you will plan your fitness program to burn a specific amount of calorie. In this way, in a very short period of time, you reach your goal.

2. Indulge in Good Habits 

It is important to incorporate good habits in your life while you are following a weight loss program. It should become a part of your lifestyle. You must read good books on weight loss and look up for motivational quotes so that they keep you going. You can build some healthy habits such as if you are finding it very difficult to curb your sweet buds, have any fresh fruit. Make it a habit.

3. Pen Down What You Eat 

The day you have started the weight loss program, build a habit of constantly writing down the food items you eat in a day. At the end of the day, go through it once. It will give you an estimate figure of what you have eaten throughout the day. With the help of the listed item, you can calculate the calories consumed by you in a day. Using that figure, you can cut off the intake to the extent you want it to.

4. Have a Buddy 

Sharing your plan with your friends and family members would be a fun. Telling about the weight loss program will give you motivation to continue it further. When you share it with them, they could give you some suggestions to make it better and you never know when the small little suggestions given by them could be effective for you.

5. Positive Thinking 

It is very important to have a positive approach towards a particular program. Sometimes, it takes a lot of time to drop the pounds and in such case you must have a positive outlook towards life so that it is visible in the efforts made by you. Positive thinking gives positive results.
These five simple steps will act as a strong base for making your program successful.

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Benefits of Green Fruits and Vegetables

If you are thinking about your family health then stop thinking.  How to keep body healthy and fit. There are many fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamin, mineral, fiber, calcium and more nutrients. These nutrients are necessary for our body. In your regular diet use green vegetables and fruits. Green dark vegetables are excellent source of nutrients. Health food is food considered to be beneficial to health in ways that go beyond a normal healthy diet required for human nutrition.

What Do We Get from Vegetables and Fruits
1. Good Source of  Nutrient - There are many fruits and vegetables are great sources of nutrients, But Many fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of a wide variety of nutrients, but dark green fruits or vegetables are  most nutrient rich.
2. Calcium - All green vegetables and fruits are very rich in Calcium. Calcium is helpful to the development and the maintenance of bones, teeth and other parts of your body.  Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body.
Sources of calcium - Banana, Green leafy vegetables.
3. Fiber - All green vegetables and fruits are good sources of fiber.  Fiber is helpful in digestive system. Eating green fruits and vegetables will help to reduce problem in digestive system.
Sources of Fiber - Broccoli, spinach, cucumber, kiwi, and pears
4. Good Source of Antioxidants -  Green vegetables and fruits  are well stocked with antioxidants. 
Sources of antioxidants -  kale, broccoli, zucchini, cucumbers, and green apples.

5. Vitamin and Minerals - Green vegetables and fruits are rich in Vitamin. Vitamin is most important nutrients. There are different types of Vitamin. Vitamin A is helpful to observe other nutrients like calcium and potassium. Vitamin C is essential for the building up of your immune system.

Benefits of Green fruits and vegetables
1. Leafy vegetables contains the highest antioxidant level per serving among fruits and vegetables. It is the top fighter against free radicals that are responsible for medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, mental capacity and aging.
2. Asparagus - It is a good source of vitamins K, C and A. The juice is effective in reducing the blood acidity by cleaning muscle tissues.
3. Protect against cancer disease
4. Protect against heart disease, prevent blood clot and improve blood circulation.
5. It is helpful in digestive system