Blue Dot Health

Keep a food diary as a record for your weight loss

BlueDot staff — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:01:00 GMT

When you first start out on your journey to lose weight one of the smartest things you can do is to keep a food diary....(read more)

Fit and fabulous and over fifty

BlueDot staff — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:01:00 GMT

This article explains how you can get fit regardless of your age. You can look good, feel great, and be fit and fabulous over 50....(read more)

Avoiding the phases of sunburn

BlueDot staff — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:01:00 GMT

There are three possible phases of a sunburn. Basically a sunburn is the same as any other burning of the skin - there are 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree burns. Let's take a look at some of the symptoms that are associated with the progression of a sunburn....(read more)

Did you know your Poo is talking to you?

BlueDot staff — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:01:00 GMT

The information in this article is taken from a book called What's Your Poo Telling You? By Josh Richman and Anish Sheth, MD. I have left the names of the poos in the article the same as the book. They are just too funny to change!...(read more)

The Two Okinawan Diet Rules (or How I’m Getting Leaner During the Holidays)

BlueDot staff — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:44:00 GMT

The Okinawans (the indigenous people of the Ryukyu islands in Japan) are famous for having the longest life expectancy in the world. This single fact has had them studied from every angle, from diet to lifestyle to genetics to environment.....(read more)

Know the symptoms of juvenile diabetes

BlueDot staff — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Juvenile diabetes, or Type 1 diabetes, usually begins during childhood or adolescence, but it is a disease that must be treated for a lifetime as there is no cure. Juvenile diabetes is a very severe form of insulin-dependent diabetes that should be recognised as early as possible....(read more)

Sports and water

BlueDot staff — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

When preparing your body for sports or exercise never underestimate the power of water. Water is hands down the most important ingredient if you want to have a healthy body. Water helps your body transport nutrients and get rid of waste....(read more)

Key Differences Between Embryonic & Adult Stem Cell Research

BlueDot staff — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

You've heard about it and you know there's controversy surrounding it. How can stem cells cure everything from baldness to bone cancer to Alzheimer's? What exactly are the key differences between human embryonic stem cell research and adult stem cell research? ...(read more)

Feed Your Brain - Keep Your Mind

BlueDot staff — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:01:00 GMT

The blood supply that feeds your brain is crucial for life-long brain fitness and mental health. A new study shows that small blood vessel disease may account for on third of dementia cases. One of the best things you can do to protect your brain is to eat right and get regular physical activity....(read more)

Spreading the joy around

BlueDot staff — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:44:00 GMT

A laugh can be infectious. You don't need a sophisticated study to tell you that. But does this happy contagion vanish as quickly as a smile? New research from James Fowler of UC San Diego and Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School shows that happiness spreads far and wide through a social network travelling not just the well-known path from one person to another but even to people up to three degrees removed. ...(read more)

3 secrets to indulging in holiday meals without increasing body-fat

BlueDot staff — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Thanksgiving to the New Year seems to be the Scariest time for most people who are Health Conscious. Most people view these 6 weeks as the inevitable time they Gain Weight and becomes the classic downfall to their program. I am here to tell you that you Can Have Your Cake and Eat it Too... it all comes back to Understanding the Body and Educating yourself on the proper adjustments before and after you have an "Off Plan" meal....(read more)

The wonders of ginger

BlueDot staff — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

The rhizome Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used in Asia for centuries as a culinary spice and as a medicinal for the treatment of various ailments. The milder young ginger root as well as the more pungent mature root is used in Chinese and Japanese cuisine to flavor dishes. In the Qing Dynasty it was even used to make a ginger-flavored liqueur called Canton. ...(read more)

8 eating healthy tips for holiday feasting

BlueDot staff — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

The holiday season is approaching. It is only 4 short weeks away. Time really does go by very quickly doesn't it? The holidays, are for many, a time of peace, a time to reflect on the year gone by and a time for fun and family....(read more)

Inflammation

BlueDot staff — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

For those of you who have sprained your ankle and witnessed the associated swelling, warmth and pain will refer to the process as inflammation. But does the general public or the fitness instructors actually have a thorough understanding of this disease process? Inflammation is a very common part of our lexicon, we read about it in journals and articles and hear it mentioned on television. ...(read more)

A closer look at salt

BlueDot staff — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

We all ingest salt every day, whether we realise it or not. Various organisations, including the USDA, AHA, and Cooking Light magazine, recommend less than 2,300 milligrams sodium daily (the amount in one teaspoon of table salt) for healthy people. Most people consume closer to 4,000 milligrams a day....(read more)

Watch out for alternative medicine charlatans!

BlueDot staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Alternative medicine practitioners who are frauds and fakes can do you more harm than good. Lessons learned by this integrative medical practitioner after attending an Alternative Medicine Expo. Caveat Emptor!...(read more)

Green tea: 3 glasses a day keeps cancer away

BlueDot staff — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Green tea has many health benefits. This article addresses such claims and lists references....(read more)

Pain syndromes and physiotherapy

BlueDot staff — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

The medical model of injury and illness is the dominant way of thinking about medical problems. When we are hurt we and the doctor search for the faulty structure, diagnose the type of fault present and aim treatment at rectifying this fault and return the area to normal. Here is how a physiotherapist would go about fixing the problem....(read more)

How Vitamin B can reduce stress

BlueDot staff — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The connection between B vitamin complex and stress is well known; although why a good B vitamin complex can reduce stress is less well known. Before discussing the reason why a Vitamin B formula can reduce stress, we shall first have a look at stress and what causes it. The......(read more)

Tired of not finishing? Learn how to get it done!

BlueDot staff — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

We all get distracted and bored when it comes to our own motivation to see a fitness program through to completion. One of the keys success is to recognize that you cannot change your body over night. Instead it takes time and dedication to see real results. This article contains practical tips to help you consistently train, make the time to go to the gym, and make clean healthy choices in your nutritional program to get the body you crave....(read more)

Germs R Us

BlueDot staff — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:05:00 GMT

We scrub our bodies and our environment but it's not always to get cleaner. It's to alleviate our anxieties. But in the process we are sabotaging our health. All this sanitising is compromising the immune system. The immune system ironically needs germs to keep it viable....(read more)

Handy advice on how to prevent the spread of germs

BlueDot staff — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

You may be surprised to learn that 80% of all infections are transmitted by hands. I know I was when I heard this statistic. That's the bad news. The good news? Simple good hygiene can prevent the spread of germs and the transmission of bacteria and viruses that can cause disease. This is especially important during cold and flu season and special holidays, which are the most important times of the year to keep germs away. After all, who wants to get sick during these special times?...(read more)

The most important things you should focus on in your 40's, 50's and 60's

BlueDot staff — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

As we get older, the need and importance of exercise changes. You need to know exactly what it is that you should be focusing on during each decade so that you can remain healthy and vibrant, as well as keep that powerful, strong body you have worked so hard for. This article takes away the guess work and clearly outlines the main factors you should focus on in order to look and feel your best during your forties, fifties and sixties....(read more)

How to make sure your health and fitness survives Christmas

BlueDot staff — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Its looming. The Silly Season, where we pack a years worth of social engagements into just over a month. For most of us, this means extra functions and parties to attend, family celebrations, and maybe some holiday time too! ...(read more)

Seven habits of a successful transformation

BlueDot staff — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Are you ready to have a body with less fat, an attitude with more motivation and a lifestyle with more energy and positive reinforcement? Here are 7 habits that you must implement to make sure you have everything in your power to succeed in transforming your body....(read more)