TREATMENT OF ARMPIT ODOUR

We, people, typically think of ourselves as people. It can be jarring to remember that we’re also mammals who, like most other mammalian species, unconsciously send odour signals to each other carrying information about our gender, our health, our reproductive state, our mood, and even our potential to be a compatible mate. If the idea that your secretions say something about you creeps you out, then you won’t welcome the news that the revealing scent signals we emit may actually be the end-products of microbial fermentations carried out in our bodies’ damp, low-oxygen creases. A recent study of scent signals in hyenas presents the best evidence to date that bacteria are responsible for producing pheromones in a mammalian species. The implication of these results is that the bacteria in our underarms may have a surprisingly complex role in our social lives.

That microbes are actually the makers of mammalian pheromones is an idea that dates back to the 1970s when several scientists proposed the “fermentation hypothesis.” Their idea was that, because scent glands are typically found in warm, damp, low-oxygen areas of the body, microbes that thrive in those areas ferment the body’s nutrient-rich secretions into the odorous chemical signals used by most mammals to communicate. 

Certain conditions favour the growth of bacteria in the armpit and other region in the body, The armpit hair encourage more sweat and also harbor dirt which favour the activities of the bacteria thereby generating armpit odour.

• bathe regularly and always shave the armpit hair to reduce the bacteria loads in the region and prevent the offensive odour. 

DRINKS THAT SUPPRESSES STRESS (TOP LIST)

Lots is known about the ways by which stress can be managed especially by having adequate rest and eating fruits but only few are said about drinks that can calm you down and relieve you of stress. Beers and wine are so popular, but, the drinks on the list bellow are wonderful to calm the mind.

Green tea: Theanine, a compound present in green tea, calms your mind and reduces anxiety.

Cherry juice: This juice does not calm you down instantly, but studies have revealed that if cherry juice is consumed twice a day, it will give you a good night’s sleep, which will help de-stress and relax you.

Black tea: Research has shown that people who drank black tea for six weeks had low cortisol levels. So, try sipping on a cup of decaf black tea if you want to enjoy a good night’s rest.

Chamomile: Chamomile tea is known for its calming and relaxing properties, because the amino acids present in chamomile tea relaxes you and acts as a mild sedative.

Valerian: Valerian is a herb that is used in most herbal teas because it is known to decrease levels of anxiety, sleeplessness and nervousness.

Water: Water releases endorphins, which alleviates your mood and makes you feel calm. It also rids your mind and body of anxiety and stress.

Vegetable juices: Add a bit of spinach, celery and carrots in a juicer and blend this mixture. This juice is packed with calcium and magnesium, which will not only lower your blood pressure but will also reduce your stress levels and help calm you.

DIET PLAN FOR OBESE PERSONS

Diets are prescribed for individuals based on their weight, height, age or disease condition or health status. There is no one-size-fits-all diet. So consult your health care team comprising dietician, nutritionist and doctor for the right kind of diet for your condition

This is just a sample menu plan.

Breakfast: Mixed vegetable sandwich (onion, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, cabbage and cucumber). Two slices. Quaker oats (or acha porridge), 60g skimmed milk, two tablespoons, two oranges.
Lunch: Boiled rice, (1/2 milk tin), boiled beans, (½ milk tin), steamed fish 50g, stew (little oil), vegetable salad ½ plate

Dinner: Wheat meal (1 wrap) (the size of your fist), vegetable soup, fresh fish, 50g and two mangoes.

GET READY TO LOSE 15 POUNDS IN SIX WEEKS - WITHOUT HUNGER

After January 1, calorie amnesia comes to an end — and you’re officially out of excuses for nibbling on tree-shaped cookies for breakfast and lunching on gift buckets of cheese popcorn. But when the season of splurging is over, you need more than good intentions to start eating right. With this menu plan, get ready to lose 15 pounds in six weeks — without hunger.

Eat oatmeal — Oatmeal helps you blast off belly fat. In a study, people who ate whole grains like oatmeal as part of a diet lost more around their middles than people who ate refined grains.

Take eggs — Crack an egg. Eating protein in the morning will make you feel fuller all day long and help you lose weight. But, it will be better if you can avoid the yolk in eggs due to its high cholesterol content.

Dare red pepper — Capsaicin, a compound in crushed red pepper, ups the calories you naturally burn after eating.

3 WAYS TO AVOID SEASONAL STRESS

As the year gradually begins, there are various activities lined up by various organisations, social groups and individuals to bid it welcome. Many of us are neck-deep in getting things done, which is good; but then, you need to know where to draw the line and prevent seasonal stress. Here are a few tips:

•The holidays are a good time to find a deeper heart connection with people. Make that your focus and priority. Spend more time enjoying people and their holiday spirit, and that can help rekindle your holiday spirit.

•Be careful not to get caught up in over-extending yourself. Adding too much to your plate can turn what should be a good time enjoying the holiday season into an extra backpack of stress. Slow down in the midst of all the activities. Observe your energies and feelings and learn to find more ease through it all. Here’s a simple tool proven to help us find more ease and dissipate stress as we go.

Tool:  Notice and ease

5 REASONS WHY SOME PEOPLE ALWAYS FEEL COLD AND CLAMMY

Have you met someone who seems to feel cold all the time? For people like that, come rain or shine, they must take hot shower, and they can hardly be separated from their cardigans or other thick clothing that can readily keep cold at bay.

Such people are usually unable to tolerate cold drinks, but would rather take warm beverages (including water); and when they venture out of their comfort zone, they do so with trepidation, fearing they may not be able to withstand the weather! 28KEEQ7JBZ8C

If you happen to fall into this category, experts say you may need to see your doctor for medical examination to ascertain your true state of health.28KEEQ7JBZ8C

“When you fall into this category, there are probable medical reasons that may be responsible for you feeling colder than normal”. What are these reasons? Read on…

Meal skipping

In these days of weight watching, it is not uncommon to hear people describe how they have reduced their meal intake, and how they skip breakfasts or other meals in order to maintain an ideal figure.

If you are one of these diet freaks, physicians warn that you are toying with your health. Nutritionists warn that some people get cold when they skip meals or take in too few calories.