Health and Body Fitness

Dental Health & Care

-Gum disease can contribute to a heart attack or stroke. Plaque-causing bacteria can travel from your mouth into your body through your blood stream where it stimulates your immune system and causes inflammation that could clog your arteries.

-Healthy gums look pale pink and firm,not read and swollen,and they definitely should not bleed.

-To keep your teeth and gum in good shape,brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, making sure you massage your gums gently with your brush.

-Avoid sugary foods and drinks,as well as smoking,which make gum disease worse by increasing the amount of plaque on your teeth and starving your gums of oxygen

Are Your Periods Normal?

-A normal cycle is anything from 23 to 35 days;that is the normal period or cycle for a woman to experience menstrual flow

-Regular periods occur roughly at the same time each cycle

-If you have a more irregular cycle though,such as large gaps without periods,weeks of continuous bleeding or a long gap and then several periods within one month,you should see a doctor.

Exercise

Getting your self to exercise has been a common song sung by your doctor, family members, friends & ordinary people. Well, giving your body plenty of exercise is the best way to prevent various diseases like cardiovascular problems,diabetes and obesity

Measure your waist. If more than 35 inches, consider your body mass index you could be at risk of obesity

Exercise helps your body to burn excess calories, thus loosing weight and improves arterial blood flow
 

Take your blood pressure readings at your nearest hospital at least thrice a month because you can never know if you have high blood pressure because it is a silent killer

Sex Life & Night's Sleep

-Many people experience sexual dysfunction and lack of libido due various causes which could be medical,social or physical.

-Thyroid problems, anemia and stress are examples of conditions that affect your libido. For more seek medical advice

-Improve your sexual life by eating foods rich in zinc such as shellfish,eggs and brown rice,paw paw and ground nuts

-During pregnancy sex is advisable until 3rd trimester a few weeks to labour. It strengthens your pelvic floor muscles 

-A good night's sleep gives your body a chance to relax,unwind and repair itself

-One is advised to sleep for a period of 6-9hours