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Soft drinks are often carbonated and commonly consumed while cold. The most common soft drinks are colas, flavored water, sparkling water, iced tea, sweet tea, lemonade, squash and fruit punch. The first marketed soft drinks (non-carbonated) in the Western world appeared in the 17th century. They were made from water and lemon juice sweetened with honey.

Effects of soft drinks:

• There is high sugar content in soft drink that is responsible for obesity.

• Soft drinks are also the reason of type 2 diabetes.

• Over consumption of soft drinks results in dental cavities and low nutrition level

• Soft drinks also contain dangerous element like caffeine which is the reason of anxiety and sleep disruption.

• Presence of Sodium benzoate in soft drinks has been investigated as a possible cause of DNA damage and hyperactivity.

• The carbonation in all soft drinks causes calcium loss in the bones

• In the spring of 2005, research showed a strong correlation between esophageal cancer and the drinking of carbonated beverages.

• The salt in these "beverages" may reduce the amount of water in your cells.

Avocado is one of the most recommended fruits which is very beneficial for your health. Avocado is derived from the Aztec word "ahuacatl". Avocados are generally available throughout the year, they are the most abundant and at their best during the spring and summer. Avocado is grown especially in Mediterranean countries like Portugal, Italy, and Spain. Additionally, it is grown in Mexico, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, India, China and South African countries where the temperature never go below five degrees, even during the winter season.  

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Have you ever faced a shocking situation when your doctor says there is no Fetus inspite of the fact that you are pregnant? Yes! You are not the single women that this has happened to; there are many women who go through same pain and depression. Blighted Ovum is the most common cause of miscarriage among women. A blighted ovum usually takes place in your first trimester, before you know that you are pregnant.

What is blighted ovum?

Blighted ovum possibly takes place when a full fertilized egg, which has already developed placenta and membrane, sticks to the walls of your uterus and hence there will not be any growth of embryo in your womb. You may not have any signs at all (such as pain or bleeding) that the pregnancy is not progressing normally. The pregnancy hormones in your system make you feel pregnant, though sometimes if the levels are quite low the signs of pregnancy may lessen - for instance your breasts may feel less tender.

When it occurs:

It occurs when a fertilized egg develops a placenta and membrane but no embryo - often due to chromosomal abnormalities in the fertilized egg. A blighted ovum usually occurs in the first few weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she's pregnant.

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In one life we have to play different roles, for example l am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, granddaughter, cousin, cleaner, dishwasher, clothes drier, clothes washer, iron lady, chauffer, cook....just to name a few. If l had to get paid by the hour for what l do and how many hours l put in l would be a millionaire by now and l guess paying someone else  to do these things, lol! But instead l need to find balance in my life each day so that all these tasks can be done, l can be sane and l can also have time to myself. So here are some helpful tips....

You are the CEO of your life so take control and manage it well. You ultimately need to find what is right for you and what brings balance to your life. But l hope these tips can help you get started. This post was sponsored by Only In A Woman's World, to check out more go to www.awomansworld.com

Dental health is very necessary. We always take care of different parts of our body however most of the time we ignore our dental health. Oral health begins with clean teeth. Food particles left between your teeth will break down and become acidic. This can cause cavity. Gum disease can reach an advanced and serious stage before you feel any pain or notice any bleeding during brushing. So it's very important to take the proper dental care.

Dental Care tips:

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We all know the health benefits of salad however it's very important to choose vegetables for salad. Including nutritious vegetables in your salad will make it a healthy diet. If possible, salads should be made entirely of raw vegetables and raw fruits. Do not mix too many foods in a meal, it may spoil the taste. There is no point making salads so complex, when simplicity is a requirement for building health.

Best Vegetables for salad:

Lettuce: Lettuce is the foundation for your salad. If you prefer iceberg lettuce, look for a dark green and weighty head, with no brown spots on the stem or outer leaves. Check the condition of red leaves in bagged lettuce because they tend to spoil first. It's nutritious and tasty too.

Raw broccoli: This adds crunch and powerful phytochemicals, nutrients found only in plants, to your salad. Look for heads with tight, even florets. Color should be an even dark green or bluish-green. Squeeze stalks gently to ensure firmness and check that leaves are intact. You can also try packaged broccoli.

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Along with studies, playing some sports is also very important for the proper mental and physical growth of your child. Mostly kids are watching television or playing computer games. These activities tend to keep them indoors and do not provide the opportunity to mix with children of their own age. So playing outside is very significant. You have a list of sports to choose but Soccer is the best. Soccer also known as football in Europe is a great outdoor activity for kids.  Let's check out its benefits.

 

Physical benefits:

Bananas are the most widespread fruit crop in the whole world. Bananas are originally from Malaysia. They were then brought to India around the 6th century. It is said that when Alexander the Great visited India during his campaign in 327 A.D., he savored bananas and took them to the western world.

Nutritional Facts:

• Good source of vitamin B6
• Rich in dietary fiber
• Bananas have their share of electrolytes too. Electrolytes are elements like magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
• Bananas are also a natural source of iron.

Health Benefits:

• Bananas are high in fiber; this makes them an ideal remedy for constipation and an alternative to chemical laxatives.
• Bananas are natural solution to hangovers.
• Banana is a natural antacid. It is a great relief to a person who is suffering from heartburn.
• It reduces the swelling and irritation when rubbed on a mosquito bite.
• Banana is a combination of Vitamin C, A1, B6, and B12 that helps the body to recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal, thus it's a great help to quit smoking.

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Get ready to hit the pool and beaches this summer! Winter has already said good bye and summer is just about to approach with lots of fun and relaxation.  Well for some of us, because for others like me we need to think abut how we are going to look good (or at least Ok) in a bathing suit.  Winter has left many of us lethargic, due to those days and nights of extra eating. But, as we know summer is all about beaches and poosl, and that's synonymous to shorts, small tops, and bikinis. So lets get into shape and the only way is through hard work. Start a workout and diet plan today and lose those extra pounds that are creating a barrier in the path of your enjoyment.

Let's focus on some of the easy workouts that can help you lose those extra pounds:

Pilates is a low impact workout that anyone can do and here are some simple exercises you can do at home.

The hundred, this is a start up exercise:

1. Bring your legs to 'table top,' which immediately pushes on your core.
2. Peel your head, neck and shoulders up and raise your arms next to you about hip height.
3. Pump your arms up and down, inhaling for five counts and then exhaling for five counts for a series of one hundred pumps in total.

Roll up:

1.  Lay flat on your back with your knees pulled in and feet on the floor.
2. Begin a series of roll ups.
3. Inhale, then exhale as you lift your head up over your chest, your chest and mid section up off the floor, and sit up nice and tall with your arms stretched out in front of you the entire time.
4. Inhale again, and then exhale as you pull your tummy in and slowly lie back down on your back, rolling down one vertebra at a time until your head is resting on the floor and your arms are back at your side.
5. Do this five to six times. You may have to use your hands to help pull yourself up the first few times, but when you become a pro there is no stopping you.

We all know about Swine Flu it has grabbed the entire worlds attention. The World Health Organization (WHO) officials have already declared the new virus strain a worldwide epidemic due to its rapid spread through everyday human-to-human contact.

The World Health Organization declared the sixth stage of the transition mainly due to a rise in the "number of" cases in Australia, and not the result of the increase in "severe" or "seriousness" of the virus.

WHO suggested there is also no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness. Individuals who are ill should delay travel plans and returning travelers who fall ill should seek appropriate medical care. These recommendations are prudent measures which can limit the spread of many communicable diseases, including influenza.     

In the United States, most people who have become ill with the newly declared pandemic virus have recovered without requiring medical treatment, however, CDC anticipates that there will be more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths associated with this pandemic in the coming days and weeks. Vaccines are a very important part of a response to pandemic influenza and the U.S. Government is aggressively taking early steps in the process to manufacture a novel H1N1 vaccine.

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