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5 SIGNS OF DEPRESSION THAT SHOULD NEVER BE IGNORED

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  DEPRESSION IS A COMMON ILLNESS WORLDWIDE, WITH AN ESTIMATED 3.8% OF THE POPULATION AFFECTED, INCLUDING 5.0% AMONG ADULTS OLDER THAN 60 YEARS. APPROXIMATELY 280 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD HAVE DEPRESSION.  DEPRESSION IS A BRAIN ILLNESS THAT CAN BE FATAL. HERE ARE THE TOP HABITS SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION 1. WANTING TO BE ALONE IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION YOU PROBABLY DON'T LIKE TO LEAVE YOUR HOUSE YOU PROBABLY WANT TO BE ALONE WITH YOUR THOUGHTS. IN MOST CASES WANT TO FEEL SORRY FOR YOURSELF WITHOUT ANYONE BOTHERING YOU. MANY PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION THEY WANT SPEND THEIR TIME ALONE, THEY MAY COMPLETELT GIVE UP COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS.THEY MAY ALSO ISOLATE THEMSELF AND MAY GIVE UP ON DAILY ROUTINE. SUCH AS,  MAY IGNORE CALLS STOP SHOWING UP TO WORK STOP GOUNG TO SCHOOL STOP PAYING BILLS SO LIST GOES ON MANY PEOPLE WHO SUFFERING  FROM DEPRESSION THEY WILL NOT SEEK HELP, BECAUSE THEY BELIEVED THEY  CAN DEAL WITH IT ON THEIR OWN. SO ...

5 WORST FOODS FOR YOUR BRAIN AND THEIR HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES

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  1. REFINED CARBS JUST AS YOU KNOW SUGARS AND HIGHLY PROCESSED GRAINS ARE EXAMPLES FOR REFINED CARBS.THESE CARBOHYDRATES HAVE HIGH GLUCEMIC INDEX, SO BODY DIGEST THEM QUICKLY AND RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN BLOOD SUGAR AND INSULIN. FOODS SUCH AS BREAD AND PASTA ARE THE WORST FOR YOUR BRAIN.  THESE FOODS HAVE HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX,  GLYCEMIC LOAD INDICATES HOW MUCH A CERTAIN FOOD ELEVATES BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS BASED ON THE SERVING SIZE. FOODS WITH HIGH GLYCEMIC LOAD HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO DECREASE BRAIN FUNCTION. SO SWITCH REFINED CARBS WITH WHOLE CARBS. CARBOHYDRATES ARE NOT ALL EVIL. THINK ABOUT ADDING WHOLE GRAINS, LEGUMES, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.THEY ARE BIG ON VITAMINS, MINERALS AND ANTI OXIDANTS. THOSE NUTRIENTS HELP PROTECT BRAIN CELLS FROM FREE RADICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY POLLUTION, STRESS AND SIMPLY BEING ALIVE. 2. REFINED SUGAR LIKE REFINED CARBS , REFINED SUGAR  ALSO INCREASES YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS, AND CAUSING DIRECT DAMAGE TO THE BRAIN. TOO MUCH SUGAR ALSO REDUCE T...

8 EVERYDAY HABITS THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA

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  1 . NOT EXERCISING YOUR BRAIN THE WAY YOU LIVE ACTUALLY HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON  YOUR BRAIN HEALTH. RATHER THAN RELYING ON ADVANCED MEDICATIONS YOU CAN HAVE AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF DIMENTIA BY SIMPLY LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS. THERE IS NOTHING MUCH YOU CAN DO WHEN DEMENTIA SYMPTOMS  STARTING TO DEVELOP, ONLY  WAY OUT IS PREVENTION, THEREFORE YOU SHOULD  ENGAGING WITH PUZZLES, MIND GAMES AND CROSS WORDS STAY UPDATED WITH READING MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS. 2. POOR DIET YOU LITERALLY LOOSE EVERYTHING WHEN YOUR MEMORY GOES, LIKE FOR AN EXAMPLE DECISION MAKING, THINKING, SOCIAL ABILITIES.YOUR COGNIFIVE FUNCTIONS ALSO WILL DISTURB, LIKE THAT WILL PUT YOU INTO CONFUSION STATE, MOODINESS, PERSONALITY CHANGES,AGITAION. SO ESPEICALLY DIETS CONTAING VITAMIN B12, MEDITERRANEAN DIETS, DASH DIETS ARE HELPFUL,  IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU ARE A VEGETARIAN OR NON VEGETARIAN TRY TO CRAMP IN VITAMIN B12 AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IN YOUR DIET, LIKE BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, CHEESE, YOGHURT...

HOW DANGEROUS IS OMICRON VARIANT

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   World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new Omicron (or B.1.1.529) variant of the coronavirus, reported on November 24 in South Africa, to be “of concern,” stating that the likelihood of further global spread of this variant is “very high” due to its many mutations WHO  said  OMICRON variant increased risk of reinfection and  Cases of the new coronavirus are expected in vaccinated people, although in a small and predictable proportion. What is the difference with the other variants?  Its genetic profile. While the highly transmissible Delta variant has 9 mutations on the spike protein, which plays an essential role in infection, the Omicron variant has  32 mutations  on this protein and about 50 in all. It is therefore  potentially more transmissible and more dangerous  due to the new combination of mutations. Will the tests and vaccines still be effective? vaccination remains essential  to reduce severe disease and deat...

CONTACT ALLERGIC DERMATITIS

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  Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a form of contact dermatitis that is the manifestation of an allergic response caused by contact with a substance. The rash isn't contagious or life-threatening, but it can be very uncomfortable. Many substances can cause such reactions, including soaps, cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and plants. SYMPTOMS  Contact dermatitis usually occurs on areas of your body that have been directly exposed to the reaction-causing substance — for example, along a calf that brushed against poison ivy or under a watchband. The rash usually develops within minutes to hours of exposure and can last two to four weeks Signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis include:  ● A red rash  ● Itching, which may be severe  ● Dry, cracked, scaly skin  ● Bumps and blisters, sometimes with oozing and crusting  ● Swelling, burning or tenderness  When to see a doctor See your doctor if:  ● The rash is so uncomfortable that you are losing s...

WAYS TO GET PAST NICOTINE CRAVINGS

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CRAVINGS USUALLY LAST ABOUT 10 MINUTES, EVERYTIME YOU GET THROUGH ONE, YOU ARE THAT MUCH CLOSER TO QUITTING FOR GOOD. STEER CLEAR OF TRIGGERS IF YOU  USUALLY SMOKE WHILE TALKING ON THE PHONE , TRY DOODLING OR COLORING INSTEAD  2.SET A TIMER INSTEAD OF GIVING IN , WAIT 10 MINUTES WHILE YOU FIND SOMETHING TO DISTRACT YOURSELF. 3. CHEW SOMETHING BUSY YOUR MOUTH BY CHEWING SUGARLESS GUM OR MUNCHING ON RAW CARROTS. 4 RUN UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS AS IF YOU NEEDED ANOTHER REASON TO EXERCISE ; EVEN A SHORT BURST CAN CURB A CRAVING. 5. CALL OR SURF FOR SUPPORT TEXT A FRIEND OR CALL A QUITLINE. READ BLOGS BY QUITTERS AND POST MOTIVATING COMMENTS. 6. DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO DE STRESS TRY YOGA, DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES, MASSAGE OR MUSIC. YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED HOW WELL THEY WORK. 7. REVIEW YOUR REASONS REMIND YOURSELF WHY YOU WANT TO QUIT. WHY YOU WANT TO DO IT FOR YOUR FUTURE THANK YOU  

HOW I WENT FROM THIN TO THICK HAIR IN JUST A WEEK

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  FENUGREEK SEEDS THESE SEEDS HAVE HORMONES IN THEM THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR; HAIR GROWTH STRENGTHRNING YOUR HAIR PREVENTING BREAKAGE AND ALSO ADD SHINE AND FIGHT AGAINST DADRUFF. SO YOU CAN USE FENUGREEK IN 2 WAYS TO TREAT YOUR HAIR BY AS HAIR SPRAY OR HAIR OIL; IF YOU ARE INTO HAIR SPRAY ALL YOU NEED HALF A BOWL OF FENUGREEK SEEDS LET THEM SOAK OVER NIGHT AFTER MORNING DRAIN THAT WATER INTO SPRAY BOTTLE AND RINSE YOUR HAIR WITH IT AFTER APPLYING SHAMPOO. AND JUST DON'T FORGET TO DO AT LEAST 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK. AS FOR THE OIL RECEIPE ,  YOU MIX TWO TEASPOON OF FENUGREEK SEEDS WITH HANDFUL OF CURRY LEAVES, FRY THEM ON LOW MEDIUM HEAT FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. PUT THEM ON A MIXING BOWL AND GRIND IT INTO A POWDER.THEN WHEN EVERYTHING IS DONE HEAT UP TO 2 TABLE SPOONS OF COCONUT OIL WITH TWO TEASPOON OF YOUR POWDER USING LOW MEDIUM HEAT ONCE AGAIN.THEN SIMPLY LET THE OIL COOL FOR A BIT, STRAIN IT AND RUB IT INTO YOUR SCALP. IT'S BETTER TO LEAVE IT ON YOUR HAIR FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. ...