Friday, 22 February 2013

Don’t let snoring damage your relationship


Is snoring causing a rift in your relationship? No matter how much you love each other, the loss of sleep from frequent snoring can strain a relationship as well as put your partner’s health at risk.

When snoring is a problem, relationship tension can grow in the following ways:
§  Sleeping alone. If you or your partner snores, one of the easiest solutions is for you to sleep apart in different rooms. This often results in a lack of needed physical intimacy, straining the relationship. And if you’re the one snoring, you might feel lonely, isolated, and frustrated about something you feel you have no control over.
§  Snoring spats. It’s common to be irritable when sleep loss is an issue, but try reining in your frustration. Remember, you want to attack the snoring problem—not your sleep partner.
§  Partner resentment. When a non-snorer feels he or she has done everything possible to sleep through the night (ear-plugs, noise-machines, etc.) but his or her partner does nothing to combat his or her own snoring, it can lead to resentment. Working as a team to find a snoring cure can prevent future fights.
If you value your relationship, make it your priority to find a snoring cure so you can both sleep soundly. Working together to stop snoring can even be an opportunity to improve the quality of your bond and become more deeply connected. 

Communicating with a partner who snores

So you love everything about your partner…except his or her snoring. It’s normal. Even the most patient amongst us will draw the line at sleep deprivation. But no matter how much sleep you lose due to someone snoring, it’s important to handle the problem sensitively. Remember that your partner likely feels vulnerable and even a little embarrassed about his or her snoring.
§  Time your talk carefully. 
§  Keep in mind it’s not intentional. 
§  Avoid lashing out. 
§  Use humor and playfulness to bring up the subject of snoring without hurting your partner’s

Dealing with complaints about your snoring

It’s common to be caught off guard—not to mention to feel a little hurt—when a partner complains about your snoring.Keep the following in mind as you and your partner work together to find a solution to your snoring:
§  Snoring is a physical issue it’s nothing to be embarrassed about
§  Avoid taking it personally.
§  Take your partner seriously. 
§  Make it clear that you prioritize the relationship. 
§  Address inappropriate behavior. 

How you snore reveals why you snore

When you know why you snore, you can get closer to a cure.
§  Closed-mouth snoring may indicate a problem with your tongue.
§  Open-mouth snoring may be related to the tissues in your throat.
§  Snoring when sleeping on your back is probably mild snoring – improved sleep habits and lifestyle changes may be effective cures.
§  Snoring in all sleep positions can mean your snoring is more severe and may require a more comprehensive treatment.

life style changes to stop snoring

§  Lose weight. Losing even a little bit of weight can reduce fatty tissue in the back of the throat and decrease or even stop snoring. 
§  Exercise Also leads to toning the muscles in your throat, which in turn can lead to less snoring.
§  Quit smoking Smoking causes airways to be blocked by irritating the membranes in the nose and throat.
§  Avoid alcohol, sleeping pills, and sedatives, especially before bedtime, because they relax the muscles in the throat and interfere with breathing. 
§  Establish regular sleep patterns. Create a bedtime ritual with your partner and stick to it.

Thursday, 21 February 2013

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING DOWN THERE?


How often do you go down on your partner before intercourse?And intercourse aside, how often do you engage in oral sex just for the sake of... oral sex? 
Oral sex is sexual intercourse involving the stimulation of the genitalia of a sex partner by the use of the mouth, tongue, teeth or throat. cunnilingus refers to oral sex performed on females while fellatio refer to oral sex performed on males. Anilingus refers to oral stimulation of a person's anus.  People may engage in oral sex as part of foreplay before sexual intercourse, during, or as intercourse.Your partner may not have mentioned this to you, but women typically are not ready for intercourse after just one arm caress and a boob grope.

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

ARTIFICIAL BUTT AND HIPS, A PROBLEM OR A BLESSING.....

The use of these artificial  body enhancements have become so cheap and rampant in our society today. I am of the opinion that people that indulge  in this form of body makeup have complex issues. Out of all  the definitions of complex this one caught my interest; Complex is a group of repressed feelings or thoughts which cause abnormal behavior in mental states. E.g -inferiority complex.
    Now i want to ask the guys in the house please how do you react to the fact that maybe your girlfriend uses one of these?
     some girls are actually addicted to this, they cant move out of the house without it. *lol*
 So inferiority complex is the cause of this.

Health trends,health news,health profession : HEALTH LIFESTYLE...........ITS LATER EFFECT ON OUR GENERATION

Health trends,health news,health profession : HEALTH LIFESTYLE...........ITS LATER EFFECT ON OUR GENERATION

STAR HEALTH WORKER FOR TODAY


This is just a reminder to check back later to see who our star health worker is going to be......
 I am excited....*wink*

HEALTH LIFESTYLE...........ITS LATER EFFECT ON OUR GENERATION

Healthy living is definitely affected by the latest trends and by what doctors, nutritionists and trainers think is best for you.

             HERE ARE SOME LIFESTYLES THAT THREATEN OUR GENERATION
 1. Proper nutrition- very few people in this country fail to eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. This in turn increases calorie intake and thus increases number of people living with obesity,heart diseases,kidney diseases,cancer.

2.Physical activity-Inactivity increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis, and obesity.Despite the numerous health benefits of physical activity a lot of us do not engage in any type of physical activity.Research studies have linked from 14 percent to 23 percent of deaths from major chronic diseases to sedentary lifestyles.

3.Smoking-Smoking is more common among people who live below the poverty level than above.Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death.Smoking is the major cause of lung and esophageal cancer. Men who smoke cut their lives short by 13.2 years, and women by 14.5 years.

Monday, 18 February 2013

THE DECISION OF SEXUALITY

In this article i will attempt to help us understand some things about sexual identification.

  Sexuality is often defined simply in terms of sex,but sexuality encompasses many different aspects of our lives beyond sex alone.It is determined in part by our genetics and in part by the social expression of our underlining hereditary and interaction with others.
    BIOLOGICAL DETERMINATION; The belief that human behaviors,thoughts,and even choices are controlled by their genetics.
    SEXUAL IDENTITY; A description used to refer to a collection of traits associated with an individual in terms of how they perceive themselves sexually
     SEXUAL ORIENTATION; Reflects a preference for sexual expression towards another based on the sex of the other individual.
 
    So if all this determine our sexuality how easy then is it for people to who have a sexuality that is frowned upon by our society and culture? of course the two greatest influencing factors on sexuality throughout history have been culture and religion.
    
 From what has been said so far does it then mean that those with a certain sexuality in our society that isn't accepted by our culture and religion are being forced into a lifestyle they themselves cant control? Does it also mean that over time we will have issues of sexual harassment and violations f sexual rights may be on the increase?
      These are questions we need to tackle as soon as possible for there are so many failed relationships and mental issues arising from this.
   
  Too many secret gays and lesbians and sex fetish and gender issues. people are in unions they don't enjoy and all that.
        
  tell me what you think of this.

Sunday, 17 February 2013

MEET YOUR HEALTH WORKERS UPCLOSE

Thank you for reading my blog.This segment involves us meeting our health workers up close.
 check out this young nurse and tell me what you think....
   Introduce yourself: My name is Agbonsohan Gift
      when you are not working what are you doing? : Hanging out with friends and shopping.
      what was your first reaction when you first lost a patient? I felt really sad.
what is that thing you can do that people don't believe that you can because you are a nurse? *smiles* I can  play football.

    send me the questions you would want your health workers to be asked -cynthiaezekwu@yahoo.com

EARLY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER(ADHD)


   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is considered a behavioral condition and is marked by inability to to concentrate,restlessness,hyperactivity and impulse behavior  This can impair learning,family relationship and even physical safety. 
      children with ADHD may be;
Inattentive but not hyperactive and signs include;
  •  Making careless mistakes
  • Doesn't pay attention to details
  • Appears not to listen when spoken to
  • Has problems staying organised,planning ahead and finishing tasks.
Hyperactive and impulsive but able to pay attention and signs include;
  • talks excessively
  • has difficulty playing quietly or relaxing
  • may have a quick temper or 'short fuse'
  • acts without thinking
  • says the wrong things at the wrong time
  • often interrupts others
  • intrudes on other people's conservation or games
  • guesses rather than thinking through to solve a problem
  • blurts out answers without being called upon or waiting for the question to be completed.     
 Inattentive,impulsive and hyperactive 
Here the child has all the symptoms.
 Note that the diagnosis of this disorder has to be done by a specialist. we all know that children are energetic and most times inattentive so if you suspect this disorder see a specialist to either rule out or confirm this disorder.

Health trends and news!!: Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts IVF Success

Health trends and news!!: Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts IVF Success:   Women with a high concentration of anti-Müllerian hormone stand a better chance of giving birth after in vitro fertilization, according ...

Saturday, 16 February 2013

Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts IVF Success


 Women with a high concentration of anti-Müllerian hormone stand a better chance of giving birth after in vitro fertilization, according to a recent study accepted for publication.

Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is produced by the ovaries. The study found women with high AMH levels were 2.5 times more likely to have a successful IVF cycle than women of a similar age with low levels of the hormone. AMH levels were a predictor of pregnancy and live birth, even when the mother's age and egg production were taken into account.
For women who are struggling to get pregnant by all means, a high AMH level should be very reassuring from a fertility test result.High levels of this hormone mean there is a greater chance they have plenty of healthy eggs remaining to support a pregnancy.
Researchers concluded high AMH levels are associated with successful IVF treatment because the hormone levels reveal important information about the quality as well as the quantity of eggs left in a woman's ovaries. Women who have high AMH levels are likely to have a high proportion of eggs capable of developing into healthy embryo. Women who have AMH levels above 2.94 ng/ml have greater chances as studies have shown. Although researchers did not find a cut-off point below which women could not get pregnant.
The study found reason for optimism among women who have polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition normally associated with ovulation problems. Women who have this condition tend to have high AMH levels. Women who have polycystic ovaries are likely to be good candidates for IVF, along with high AMH levels, this group tends to have a significant supply of eggs remaining in the ovaries.