Healthwisery

The adage about our children being our future remains true today. So that being the case what are we doing about the health of our children? Statistics show that 25% of Australian children are overweight or obese. Figures from the USA are comparable and many European countries like Greece Portugal and Spain are in the same boat.

The figures from Greece are the most interesting as they reveal one of the key reasons we have this problem. Between 1982 and 2002 there had been a trebling in the number of overweight Greek 12 year old children. During this time there had been a move away from the “traditional” Mediterranean diet and an embracing of processed high sugar foods. The traditional diet was based on vegetables fruit, unrefined grains olive oil for cooking with a bit of fish nuts poultry and eggs thrown in. There was not a lot of red meat consumed and virtually no refined sugars. This diet provides lots of nutrition and is not calorie dense.

Contrast this with a diet of hamburgers, soft drinks, biscuits and other processed foods, which make up, a “typical” western diet. This is the exact opposite – calorie dense with not much nutrition. If you then add into the mix that many children are not physically active, spending hours in front of screens, we can see why children like adults are getting heavier.

There is much hand wringing going on about childhood obesity. There is no shortage of opinions on how to “manage the crisis”. As is usually the case, calls are made to ban advertising of “junk foods” and for government to provide “funding” for various programs. Of course this funding goes mainly to program providers, often the same people who are arguing for funding for such programs. Continue reading ‘Childhood Obesity – Teach Children to Cook Real Food to Reduce Childhood Obesity’ »

Yes, yes, we all want the latest celebrity do. Style trends are usually set by celebrities paraded in front of us by the media. Forgotten is the fact that these stars have professional hair stylist that can spend hours on their hair. When considering a new look, it is vital to know just how much time you plan on spending to maintain it. Some cuts may not work well with your hair density and take longer to style for the desired effect.

A certain cut may not suit your face. A bob will make a plump, round face look even more round and plump. Look in the mirror and get to know the shape of your face. If you are unsure of what cut will look fabulous on you, up-load your photo onto one of the various hair style sites on the web. This is a terrific way to try out different looks and colors. Continue reading ‘Choosing Hairstyles’ »

Sciatica is a very painful condition that affects many people. Some people complain of tingling and/or numbness in their lower back, buttocks, or leg. Other people have shooting pain that radiates down from the base of their spine all the way to their toes.

The good news is that it is fairly easy to relieve the pain. The bad news is that unless you go further and treat the underlying conditions that led to your sciatica, your pain will most likely return.

Obviously, if you are suffering from these types of symptoms, sciatic pain relief is first and foremost on your mind. In order to effectively treat your sciatica symptoms, you need to follow a three step process.

Three Steps To Sciatic Pain Relief

Step 1: Identify the Cause Of Your Sciatica Pain

First, it is important to identify what is causing your sciatica. For this part, it is very important to go see a doctor. All sciatica pain is the result of compression somewhere along your sciatic nerve. The problem is that this nerve runs all the way from the base of your spine, through you hips and buttocks, and down each leg. Most of the time the compression occurs in one or two locations. You’ll need your doctor’s assistance to determine where. Continue reading ‘Sciatic Pain Relief – Are You Solving the Problem Or Just Treating the Pain?’ »