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Earlier articles on sun therapy have mentioned the benefits from proper handling of sun exposure/bathing/therapy. Here, this article looks at how the following invisible ultraviolet(UV) rays affect us:

(1) UVA- that causes Ageing

• UVA radiation penetrates deep into our skin and able to alter skin cell structures.
• It is responsible for premature ageing of the skin, crumple porcelain smooth complexion and heighten the risk of skin cancer

(2) UVB- that causes burning

• UVB is stronger and more damaging that UVA radiation.
• It affects the outer layers of the skin, causing sunburns and damage to immune system on top of premature skin ageing and (possibly) skin cancer.
• These rays are strongest between 10am and 4pm

(3) UVC- that is completely absorbed by the earth’s ozone layer

• UVC radiation is extremely hazardous to the human skin. Fortunately, these ray are sheltered by the earth’s ozone layer

Experts have advocated some of the following methods to avert the harmful sun’s UV rays:

• avoid prolonged exposure to the sun when the sun is all mightly and invincible between 10am and 4 pm0
• wear long sleeves shirts, long pants, wrap-around sunglasses that provide 100% UV-ray protection, a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella
• apply a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen lotion with minimum SPF 15 or higher about 30 minutes before going out under the sun. Reapply every two to three hours
• supplement your diet with a well-balanced combination of antioxidants to neutralize excessive free radicals generated by UV radiation.

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Many of us snore in our sleep without realizing it. But do you know that there are many reasons for snoring.

Append below some of the reasons that caused snoring:

• obstructed nasal airways from swollen mucous membranes
• poor muscle tone of the tongue and throat and
• the nose and throat membranes become dry and swollen
• being overweight and drinking too much alcoholic beverages, sleeping pills or anti-histamines before bedtime which cause dehydration that may result in snoring

One natural way to avert snoring is to try to sleep on your front or side with your head slightly raise. If possible, try not to fall asleep flat on your back.

Otherwise, there are medicated nasal sprays in the market that are formulated to help keep mucuous membrane of the nose and pharynx lubricated and moist. This hydrating action enables the membranes to stay out of contact with each other when air passes through.

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Based on the American Cancer Society recommendations, the following are ten warning signals that we need to watch out to detect early cancer:

1. A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds
2. Unsual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body, example, blood in the urine, stool, frequent or heavy menstruation
3. A lump or swelling that has progressively enlarged which may or may not be associated with pain
4. Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
5. Change in bowel or bladder habits consistently for a duration of 2 to 3 months
6. Obvious changes in size or texture in a wart or mole
7. Non smokers’ cough or hoarseness of voice that persist for more than 2 weeks. Smokers’ cough that become intense
8. Unexplained tiredness and or weight loss of 10% or more within a period of 3-6 months
9. Persistent pain or discomfort in the abdomen
10. Unexplained fever. 

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Reflexology practisioners advice that reflexology should not be used in the following situation/circumstances:

• immediately after surgery until the doctor has pronounced complete recovery
• when the receiver is suffering from fever-the body is already fighting off toxins and a reflexology treatment would release more toxins into the system
• if the receiver has an infectious skin conditions such as scabies, as you do not want to spread the condition or infect yourself. However, conditions such as eczema and prsoriasis are not infectious and should improve with treatment
• if the receiver suffers from thrombosis-reflexology could move a clot
• during pregnancy where there is an element of risk especially during the first 12-14 weeks or if the pregnancy is complicated.

Other cautions include:

• corns and calluses-use gently presure if they are painful
• be careful with the pancreas reflexes when treating a diabetic.Use less pressure as the skin can be thinner, bruises easily and diabetics may heal more slowly
• be careful of the heart area if there are cardiac problems or if the receiver has a pacemaker
• don’t overtreat one particular area
• wait for a couple of hours after a heavy meal before treatment
• don’t promise to cure a condition
• do not apply strong pressure. A treatment should never be painful
• never press directly over a cut, brusie, recent scar, painful area or severe varicose vein

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As described earlier the many benefits of reflexology, there is one particular benefit which is that reflexology acts as preventive healthcare is interesting to note.

Why is this so? Reflexology is able to boost/strengthen the immune system hence preventing illnesses & diseass from occurring. By pressing the relevant reflex zones on the feet, the natural healing forces within the body are released and mobilized hence restoring the body to harmony. The imbalance becomes balance hence health is restored. Incidentally, patients who receive regular reflexology treatments report that they are far less susceptiable to catching colds and flu even though everyone around them may be coughing and sneezing.

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Laughter is often the best medicine.

The below humors for those can stomach the smartness of women:

WIFE VS. HUSBAND

A couple drove down a country road for several miles,
not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an
argument and neither of them wanted to concede their
position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats,
and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically,
“Relatives of yours?” “Yep,” the wife replied, “In-laws.”

WORDS
A husband read an article to his wife about how many
words women use a day… 30,000 to a man’s 15,000.
The wife replied, “The reason has to be because we
have to repeat everything to men…
The husband then turned to his wife and asked, “What?”

CREATION
A man said to his wife one day, “I don’t know how you
can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.
” The wife responded, “Allow me to explain. God made
me beautiful so you would be attracted to me;
God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!

WHO DOES WHAT
A man and his wife were having an argument about who
should brew the coffee each morning.
The wife said, “You should do it, because you get up
first, and then we don’t have to wait as long to get our coffee.”
The husband said, ” You are in charge of cooking
around here and you should do it, because that is your
job, and I can just wait for my coffee.”
Wife replies, “No, you should do it, and besides, it
is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee.”
Husband replies, “I can’t believe that, show me.”
So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New
Testament and showed him at the top of several pages,
that it indeed says………. “HEBREWS”

The Silent Treatment
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving
each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the
next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early
morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to break the
silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper,
“Please wake me at 5:00 AM.” He left it where he knew she would find
it. The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and
he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his
wife hadn’t wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.
The paper said, “It is 5:00 AM. Wake up.”

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How do we make ourselves feel young and happy? Read stories on humors/jokes to enliven one’s lives.

A European tourist was visiting a temple in Singapore when he noticed
two statues, a man and a woman by the altar.

He asked the monk what was the significance of the two.

The monk explained that in the Chinese system of yin and yang,

positives must always be balanced by negatives, and having the

two statues ensures that the universal balance was maintained.

“This statue of the woman is the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan-Yin.”

“What about the other one?” asked the tourist.

“This one is the God of No Mercy, Kuan-Yew.”

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For good foot care, it is essential to wash your feet daily to remove bacteria and dry thoroughly particularly between the toes. This will help to prevent fungal conditions such as athlete foot from developing and also stops smelly feet. Essential oils can also be added to the footbath. Add six drops of essential oil to a bowl of hand hot water just before you immerse the feet and soack for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Some foot care “receipts are as follows”

Athletes foot:

• 3 drops lavender and 3 drops of myrrh

Immune booster:

• 3 drops lemon and 3 drops tea tree

Tired, Swollen feet:

• 3 drops chamomile and 3 drops lavender

Restorative after a long hard day:

• 2 drops lavender
• 2 drops peppermint
• 2 drops rosemary

Stimulate Circulation:

• 2 drops geranium
• 2 drops black pepper
• 2 drops mandarin

Cracked or Chapped feet:

• 3 drops benzoin
• 3 drops patchouli

Besides the aforesaid mentioned footbath with essential oils, other tips offer by experts are as follows:

• walk around barefoot as often as possible. Feet do not like to be confined hence reducing chances of foot deformities
• always cut your toenails straight across to stop ingrowing toenail from occuring
• avoid socks that are made of synthetic fibres such as nylon which make the feet perspire. Wear cotton and wool socks.
• exercise your feet regularly to keep yourself supple and health

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1. Rotate your feet in both directions to loosen them up and get rid of unwanted fluid around the ankles.
2. Walk on the balls of your feet especialy if you have chest probems such as asthma
3. Pick up a pencil with your toes. This helps to tone up ligaments and tendons and also helps relax the neck and shoulder muscles.
4. Place a ball under your foot and roll it the length of your foot. This will stimulate the respiratory and the digestive systems.

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Reflexology is one form of complementary to the orthodox medicine.

What really is reflexology? Its involve the application of gentle pressure to reflex points located on all parts of the feet.These points relate to the internal organs, glands and structures of the body. As the feet reflect/mirror the body, pressure on relevant reflex points can affect and normalize the functioning of the body. The body’s natural abilit to heal itself is stimulated and health is restored.

Incidentally, every one can enjoy the benefits from reflexology.

Some of the benefits of practicing reflexology are as follows:

• induces a deep sense of relaxation
• relieve stress and tension
• encourages the body to heal itself
• improve circulation
• balances blood pressure
• creates a great feeling of well-being
• deepen sleep and reduce insomnia
• eases aches and pains by relaxing the musculature
•  improves the mobility of joints
• detoxifies and cleanses the body of impurities and toxins
• balances the hormones, helping disorders such as PMT and the menopause
• improve the condition and tone of the skin
• relieves indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea  other digestive disorders
• slows and deepens breathing
• encourages the explusion of mucus
• helps urinary problems such as cystitis
• prevent illnesess from occuring
• stimulates mental function and helps concentration
• seeks out the cause of an illness
• adjusts emotional imbalances
• calms overactivity or stimulates under-activity in part of the body

It’s important to understand that reflexology is not a diagnostic tool and should only complement orthodox medicines.

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