Saturday, April 13, 2013
Causes of frequent Urination in Men
Many men experience an increase in the frequency at which they have to urinate as they get older. This is exceedingly common among older men. However, if you are a man that is "always having to go", don't just dismiss it as aging. There are many causes of frequent urination and the symptom needs to be checked out by a physician.
Frequent urination defined
Always having to go or feeling the need to urinate more often than is usual is called frequent urination. This differs from urgent urination which is an urgent, compelling need to urinate. This can be accompanied with bladder discomfort.
If the need to urinate occurs at night, it is termed nocturia. Normally, a person can sleep for between 6 and 8 hours without the need to urinate.
Common causes
When experienced simultaneously, a frequent, urgent need to go to the bathroom is a classic symptom of an infection in the urinary tract. Typically, the infection will cause an inflammation of the bladder which, in turn, reduces the bladder's capacity to hold urine. In this case, even a small amount of urine can be uncomfortable.
These symptoms can also be caused by:
Diabetes.
A condition called interstitial cystitis, which is a chronic, constant inflammation of the bladder. This is more common in women than men, but bears checking out.
Diuretics as well as other medicines.
Therapeutic radiation.
Dysfunction of the bladder.
Cancer of the bladder.
All of these are known to cause frequent urination, but there is one extremely common cause that is overlooked by many men. That is an enlarged prostate and affects more men than you probably know.
The prostate gland is a walnut sized gland that secretes seminal fluid (the fluid that carries the sperm cells). The gland itself surrounds the urethra, which carries urine out through the penis. As the prostate grows larger, it may exert pressure on the urethra and cause problems with frequent urination.
Causes of enlarged prostate
The prostate wraps around the urethra between the rectum and the pubic bone. Early in the development of an enlarged prostate, the muscle of the bladder contracts more powerfully than usual and pressurizes urine through the urethra. The bladder muscle responds by gaining thickness and sensitivity. This causes the need to urinate often.
The larger the prostate grows, the tighter is squeezed. The bladder then cannot compensate for the problem and empties entirely.
Symptoms of an enlarged prostate
Actually, an enlarged prostate is accompanied by no symptoms at all. There are few things to watch for, like:
A weak stream of urine or a stop/start during urination.
Finding it difficult to start urinating.
Dribbling of urine after urination.
Feeling like you are not done.
Leakage of urine (incontinence).
Frequent urination or an urgent need to go, especially during the night time.
If you have experienced any of the above, go to a doctor and get checked out immediately. An enlarged prostate only gets worse over time if it is overlooked. It could also lead to other more serious conditions.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Walking barefoot may be of good health for you
Walking barefoot outside with the soles of your feet free to mesh with the surface of the earth, a process called earthing or grounding, has been shown to be good for your health. There is growing research showing that this connection to the Earth's surface plays a vital role in preventing disease and offers a host of benefits from improved sleep to pain relief. An article in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health states that:
"It is an established, though not widely appreciated fact, that the Earth's surface possesses a limitless and continuously renewed supply of free or mobile electrons.
… Mounting evidence suggests that the Earth's negative potential can create a stable internal bioelectrical environment for the normal functioning of all body systems. Moreover, oscillations of the intensity of the Earth's potential may be important for setting the biological clocks regulating diurnal body rhythms, such as cortisol secretion."
To put it simply, it's thought that the influx of free electrons from the Earth's surface will help to neutralize free radicals and reduce both acute and chronic inflammation, which is at the root of many health conditions and accelerated aging.
In another article, the researchers found a myriad of health benefits from grounding that included improvements in: Sleep disturbances, Chronic Muscular and joint pain, stress and hypertension to name a few.
The best way to become grounded is as simple as taking off your shoes and walking barefoot on the earth. Studies suggest that benefits such as pain relief and stress reduction may occur in just 30-80 minutes of barefoot time a day. The other option is to use grounding or Earthing pad, which allows you to get the benefits of the Earth's electrons even if you're indoors, especially when you're sleeping.
The Journal of Environmental and Public Health, researchers concluded:
"Emerging evidence shows that contact with the Earth—whether being outside barefoot or indoors connected to grounded conductive systems—may be a simple, natural, and yet profoundly effective environmental strategy against chronic stress, ANS [autonomic nervous system] dysfunction, inflammation, pain, poor sleep, disturbed HRV [heart rate variability], hypercoagulable blood, and many common health disorders, including cardiovascular disease.
The research done to date supports the concept that grounding or earthing the human body may be an essential element in the health equation along with sunshine, clean air and water, nutritious food, and physical activity."
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Wli Water fall in Ghana.
Wli Waterfalls cascades from a height of 60-80 meters, and is the highest falls in West Africa. The hills mark the border between Ghana and neighboring Togo. A walk through the forest of the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary offers a chance to see large colony of fruit bats, butterflies, birds, monkeys and baboons. To get there one has to walk through the Rain Forest on a small footpath crossing 9 smaller streams in the process
The falls itself is a 45 minute easy hike of gorgeous scenery into the forest. It's one of those experiences where you turn around a corner and hear the rushing noise of the waterfall and there it is in all its glory.
Just watching the falls is great enough, but why watch them, when you can swim in them! Don't forget your bathing suit on this day trip and jump in the water! See how close you can get to the thundering water, and if you're daring enough, walk right under the falls to the rock wall behind it.
Look up and you'll see a dark shadow over the rocks overhead. But it's not a shadow, it's bats! Disturb them too much and a dark cloud with swarm over the falls and throw a shadow over the small pool, but don't worry, they don't get very close. This is an opportunity not to be wasted, but a spectacular scene that will actually add to your memories for future reference. Bring a picnic and spend an afternoon in the cool water on a hot day!
Apart from the refreshing swimming of the water, you can also take a rest in one of the cottage and enjoy the local food in a local restaurant which is located in and around the Hohoe township. This will afford you the opportunity to experience a typical Ghanaian taste.
In other to get to Wli Waterfall, you will have to board a public bus from Accra to Hoho which is about 230 kilometer journey. On reaching Hohoe, you can take a bus to wli water fall but you will have to alight on the way and continue on a footpath to the bank of the fall. Another attraction about Wli is the luxurious forest environment currently designated as the Agumatsa wildlife sanctuary. Accessibility is another advantage for Wli, visitors don’t have to climb any hills or descend steep valleys to get to the foot of this awesome geological monument.
For your Bookings and Tour services to Wli Waterfall, kindly contact FKF Horizon Tours or call +233 24 3566 315 for prompt services.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Peeping Through The Christmas Box
If wishes were horses beggars would surely ride without ending.But now that Christmas is drawing near and nearer, it is possible for you to have a master plan as to how you are going to celebrate it. Your plan must be very clear and simple and must be devoid of any financial burden. That is to say that, no matter what situation you find yourself in, you are inevitably going to experience the day.
From our earliest memories Christmas in the secular sense is a huge build-up of hopes and promises for all the answers to our wildest dreams and desires. Many children start out early in life with the fantasy figure of Santa Claus who will shower them with all the gifts and desires their little minds can conceive.
As we mature the fantasy is stripped away by reality and the mystery of all those secret gifts is revealed. The contents of those boxes may be what we asked for, but it may not be what we wished for. If we are being honest, with ourselves and with others, there comes a point in life where each of us comes face to face with the reality of not getting what we want for Christmas. Rather than greeting this moment with the ultimate in disappointment, it might benefit each and every one of us to respond to this life passage with a sigh of relief.
The solution to the age old problem of looking at the aftermath of Christmas Day and wondering, "Is that all there is?" is to stop looking outward for someone to supply that solution to the quintessential need within. If you didn't get what you wanted for Christmas, it is more than a little likely that you did not give what was needed for Christmas. The old adage "It is better to give than to receive" must surely have found its birth on Christmas morning. The gift that each of us craves deep inside, whether we realize it and are ready to admit it or not, is the need to fulfill that Christmas desire for someone else.
The Christmas gift you want will not be found under your Christmas tree. It won't be wrapped neatly in holly covered wrapping paper and tied with a silver ribbon. The Christmas spirit does not come in a box. If you are truly seeking the gift that will touch your soul this Christmas and make you realize the deeper spiritual meaning you are craving, you must reach outward. This year, if you don' t want to contend with the disappoint that comes from not getting whatever it is you thought you wanted, give a gift from your heart and direct it somewhere where its need is most profound.
Volunteer your time at a soup kitchen, a homeless shelter or a home for battered women. Reach out to a neighbor who is alone or down on their luck and bring the spirit of Christmas into their lives by paying attention to them and bringing small gifts. Donate gifts to one of many organizations devoted to providing Christmas for those in need. Take your good spirit to hospitals, nursing homes or rehabilitation facilities and brighten the day of someone who is feeling the lose of not getting what they want for Christmas a lot more than you. Express your love and appreciation to your friends and family, not necessarily in the form of a gift, and let them know you are taking time out at this special time of the year to acknowledge the value they bring to your life.
It's time to give up looking for someone else to provide us with the gift we've been waiting and hoping for all year long. That outlook is sure to end in despair. If you really hope to get what you want for Christmas, find someone whose need surpasses your own. When your heart fills with the warmth and joy of giving you will receive everything you need this Christmas. In other words, just keep on peeping through the Christmas box, and you will definitely find a perfect solution to your needs in this cooing Christmas.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Foods That Make you Fat
Do you even know the foods that make you fat? Studies show that our perception of what is fat does not reflect reality. According to different studies, roughly one third of adults and almost twenty percent of children in North America are fat. Not to mention how many adults and children are significantly obese. Research also show that the majority of fat adults and children do not consider themselves as such.
Obesity can lead to a whole host of harsh diseases from type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, thickening of the heart muscle, and high cholesterol levels) to terminal cases such as heart disease and stroke.
"The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison."
- Dr. Ann Wigmore
Foods That Make You Fat
The fact is, we do not pay attention to what we put into our bodies and we suffer the results. Worse, our kids pay the price for our ignorance. Changing eating habits can take some research and it won't happen overnight. But there are some easy changes you can make today that will dramatically benefit you and your children and set you on the path to a healthier, leaner you.
Step #1
Cut out the coke, soda, and juice. Replace it with water. Did you know that a glass of unsweetened fruit juice contains roughly the same amount of sugar as a can of pop? We often don't realize the calories we take in through beverages. These high sugar drinks not only add empty calories but are also triggers telling our bodies to store fat.
Step #2
Eat veggies or fruit with EVERY meal. These are not foods that make you fat! The fiber we get in fruits and veggies help us digest our fats and sugars better essentially reducing the likelihood that what we eat gets stored as fat. Make at least a third of your plate fruits and vegetables!
Step#3
Never skip breakfast. This meal triggers your metabolism revving for the day. If you are the kind of person who dashes out the door without breakfast, just stock your fridge with some fruit so you can at least grab an apple, banana, or orange as you step out the front door.
Step #4
Never eat late. Late night eating is one sure way to add on the pounds as your body's metabolism starts to shut down in the evening. Try not to eat anything after 7pm. If you find you are starving, go for a salad or some fruit.
These are just some basic guidelines to get you going, but these changes will make a significant improvement to your waistline. Try to also be a little more lively. You don't have to start running marathons, but a thirty to forty-five minute walk every day can burn a heck of a lot of calories. If you make the above dietary changes and begin with a simple walking routine once a day you will definitely see a significant drop in weight and get you on the path to a healthier you.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
How to Seduce Women
Men who seduce women are not setting a trap, they are presenting an opportunity. Either way, the man is the bait and the result is the same in the end. You can by a book or study a website that teaches you how to seduce women, but in the end, it is all up to you.
Do you want to know how to seduce women? Be yourself. Be attentive. Be the kind of man that women want to be with. Who are those guys? They are just like you, only better at seduction.
A man who successfully seduces women is sure of himself. He doesn't need female companionship, though he does desire it, the same way a woman desires male companionship. A seductive man is assured, he has everything he needs, but he realizes he needs a little something more. He needs good company. He needs a woman the way a woman needs a man. He doesn't assert his need, but he lets a lady know he is available.
A seductive man is open to listening. He is open to touching. He is open to letting his lady companion express herself. He pays attention. He doesn't direct the conversation, he follows the flow, adding his insights and commiserating when appropriate. A seductive man has open ears and open eyes. When the moment is ripe, a man with seduction on his mind holds his lady friend's hand. He touches her arm. He touches her cheek. He watches the woman's reaction. When she has had enough he withdraws. When she feels the thrill is over, a seductive man doesn't press the issue. He waits for the next opportunity. Seduction is a series of steps, one moment at a time.
A seductive man is himself. He has a life and he is successful at what he does, even if it is being a night clerk at a convenience store. Not every man can be a high-powered attorney, an influential politician, or a popular celebrity. Attractive women know this. Chances are, the woman you are trying to seduce is none of these things, either. Just be good and content at what you do. Women respect a man who is sure of himself and his abilities. An auto mechanic can be the best lover. He knows how moving parts fit together.
Nothing is more electric than touch. A seductive man is not overly eager to kiss or to hug, but he does it when it is appropriate, and he does it with a purpose. He does it to set off sparks. If the moment isn't right, a seductive man doesn't overstay his welcome. Always keep them wanting more. When in doubt, defer or cut it short. She'll tell you if she wants more. There is always tomorrow. Seduction can be a long enticing dance.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Stop Smoking, Feel Better
If nothing else, you want to stop smoking because it will make you feel better. Not only will you feel better physically, but it will also bring a sense of mental peace to your life. After all, nobody wants to continue smoking due to all the health effects. However, quitting is easier said than done.
As challenging as it may be, once you stop smoking you will realize once and for all that it is one of the best decisions you have ever made. At first, it may be extremely difficult to get by. After all, you are addicted to smoking. But remember, things will get better over time - you simply have to be patient and continue down the right path.
Remember, when you stop smoking you are doing something that is going to help you feel better now while ensuring a better life in the future. The sooner you quit smoking the better chance you have of avoiding serious health concerns down the road.
If you need help quitting, there is nothing wrong with speaking with your primary care physician about your many options. You may be surprised to find that there are many products that can aid you in cutting this out of your life. In other words, you don't have to quit cold turkey.
There is no denying the fact that you will feel much better once you stop smoking. What are you waiting for? Once you stop smoking you are going to find yourself feeling better in no time at all.
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