Dietary habits are the usual habits occur when the person does not follow the principles of good nutrition adequacy,balance and variety. Adequacy refers to moderate amounts of nutrients to maintain normal body function. Balance refers to correct combination of nutrients. Variety refers to consumption of different types of food products Poor Dietary Habits: Under Consumption…

Almost every organ weakens when a person smokes. It weakens the body and leads to many diseases. Around 5 million dis yearly because of tobacco,wherein an individual dies every 8 seconds. Each stick of Cigar has 4,000 chemicals and consuming it would cut an individual life for at least 5 minutes.  Cigarette contains the following:…

Non Communicable Diseases Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the top killers in the Philippines. Of the total deaths in 2008, 57% are due to the “fatal four” NCDs, namely cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease. It is estimated that 35 to 50 percent of NCD deaths occurred before age 60 years. More Filipinos exposed…

BEST TYPE OF STRETCHING FOR BEGINNERS   Hurdler Stretch    This basic stretch is perfect for targeting one leg at a time, and is great for those with really tight hamstrings. Step by step: Sit on the floor and straighten your left leg in front of you. Bend the right knee, placing the sole of…

Resistance training is a form of exercise that improves muscular strengthand endurance. During a resistance training workout, you move your limbs against resistance provided by your body weight, gravity, bands, weighted bars or dumbbells. Some exercise machines can also be used for resistance training. Also known as: strength training, weight lifting Resistance Training Definition and Types Any exercise where you…

Computing the target heart rate(THR) is the best way in setting the correct intensity of an exercise. Consulting a doctor can spend you money. Don’t worry we have here 4 easy ways to get your heart rate without the help of a doctor. Measuring your heart rate is any easy way to gauge your health,…

It all starts with breathing. The average healthy adult inhales and exhales about 7 to 8 liters of air per minute. Once you fill your lungs, the oxygen in the air (air contains approximately 20% oxygen) is filtered through small branches of tubes (called bronchioles) until it reaches the alveoli. The alveoli are microscopic sacs where…