By: J Ross
To total it up in a elementary sentence, the study of the human anatomy is the scientific study of the human body. At present this is where the word casual stops. Once you start your studies, there is no uncertainty that once you study the first few lines of the foundation you are going to ask ,what did I put myself into . Don't scared.
The knowledge you are starting to have from the study of the human anatomy, with join and associate into a coordinated style just as the human body does.
You will shortly learn that you study a set of facts it will take you onto a new set of facts. If you study in blocks of facts, before you recognise it you are starting to have a very particular base in the study of medication. It Is very much like operating on a jig saw puzzle. You do all the frames then start taking in the pieces. it's the corresponding with your studies.
The fundamental principles are your margins, then all the systems and functions are the pieces. Thinking about it this way maybe takes away some of the panic and doubts you are now experiencing. You will get frustrated along the way. You have probably often been told take one day at a time, now I am suggesting that you take one body section at time. Before you know it you will standing in front of a group of people proudly accepting your diploma.
Its fascinating to notice that when a scholar is reading the human anatomy and someone asks what are they studying. That individual will say, oh I am going to be a Doctor or nurse,etc . They will distinguish the profession as matched to the study. Very rarely will you see them say I am analysing the human anatomy.
Starting on with your studies will most likely begin with your foundation. Right from the start you are going to study a entire different language, being medical terminology. There is no escaping from it. If you are going to be entering the medical world then you need to know how to talk in the medical world. If you do not, you will get all lost, and will more than probably fail your course. Once again this is not so challenging if you set up numerous learning patterns. Let me give you an instance.
You will read the scientific study of the morphology of the human body.
Great the starting sentence and the first medical word morphology. So now what do you do. No question you will have numerous medical resources that has a terminology division. Set Out there, look up the word morphology. Does it say in reasonably casual terms that it is the study of external visual aspect. Like the shape ,structure, color, pattern of an organism.
Ok now rewrite the introductory sentence in easier terms, like this, The scientific study of the (morphology) which is the external appearance of an organism, such as the shape ,structure, color, and pattern. Congratulations you just clear your 1st medical term. Instantly how do you remember? Write this sentence on a study paper, both ways, just as we did here. Highlighting the medical word with a yellow marker. At Present when it gets time to study you have your block. Remember as we previously wrote, learn in cubes? This is a perfect illustration.
By: Subodh Gupta
Have you ever heard that the diseases are spreading from eating fruits such as apple, papaya or banana or by eating vegetables? – Well, certainly not.
Are the names such as Bird Flu, Mad Cow disease or SARS familiar – most probably yes, as these were deadly infections or diseases, which had the potential to become a disaster for human health, and all these diseases are directly or indirectly linked with the meat industry.
Now the latest in the series is deadly Swine Influenza a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses.
The Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness in pigs. The recent outbreak of a new strain of swine flu A (H1N1) virus commonly called "swine flu," and has raised fears in people across the globe.
According to a health official the transmission of the flu was caused by "a type of fly that reproduces in pig waste and that the outbreak was linked to the pig farms."
Now which food do you think is best for the human health: Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian? Well, it’s not very difficult to analyse though very difficult to accept if you have been brought up in an environment where meat was the obvious food choice in daily life.
If only we can fulfill our dietary requirement through vegetarian food, perhaps human beings can avoid most of the deadly diseases that are spreading across the globe because of eating meat or the meat industry.
To propagate meat products effectively the meat industry uses various kind of misleading ideas such as “if you eat meat you will become stronger” or sometime people ask me “if you don’t eat meat how will you get the protein” and that your body will become weak and so on.
Well, for all those who have a belief system that by eating vegetarian food one will become weak, I would suggest that you please visit the Zoo and have a look at the strongest animals “Elephants”, they only eat vegetarian food.
One can get all kind of nutrients necessary for the human body from vegetarian food and at the same time one can stay healthy.
I cannot overemphasise the point that meat is certainly not good for human health. If you are eating meat regularly, there is a very high possibility that you will gain weight.
Increase in body weight can further lead to many other diseases.
According to American Cancer society, Cancer accounts for nearly one-quarter of deaths in the United States and heart disease accounts for about 27.2% of all deaths in USA. That means heart and cancer related death alone accounted for more than 50 % of all death in USA.
Similarly “One in four (26%) of all deaths in the UK are caused by cancer”. You might be wondering why I am quoting so many statistics about cancer/heart diseases.
The point is that most human body diseases like cancer and heart disease are linked with the food that we eat. If people are eating healthy food then how can more than 50% of deaths be from heart and cancer diseases in the most advanced nations on earth where meat is the obvious food choice in daily life?
Maintaining a healthy body is not complicated rocket science. Our body is made up of food that we eat during our day-to-day life. If our body is not healthy and we are frequently getting deadly viruses and infections then one thing is certain, that the food that we eat is not good.
If you were born into a family that included meat in their daily diet, lack of awareness is natural. You were eating what your parents thought was healthy for you and you were brought up thinking that having a beef burger or ham sandwich is a natural way of living, Now as an adult you have the choice to decide what is healthy for you.
Your right decision would certainly help you to lose weight and have a healthy life forever.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta a holistic health consultant and also the author of the book “7 food habits for weight loss forever”.
Subodh Gupta is a celebrity yoga trainer based in London and conducts Yoga, Nutrition, Stress Management and Weight loss sessions.
By: Miranda Thompsen
You’ve read about it. Everyone talks about it. It’s been the buzzword as far as health is concerned for a while now. Antioxidants have become synonymous with living healthy today. So you have a long list of foods that are good for you, and one reads about what a protective influence they have on our system. However, it is just not possible to be sure that you’ve got your daily dose of vitamins or antioxidants from your daily food. So what is the option? Supplements of course.
And no, supplements are not a substitute for the antioxidants you get from your food. What they are, at best, or should be, is a top-up. A top-up that makes sure you get the optimum amounts you need. Because antioxidants are necessary to keep your body in good form.
What are the benefits that antioxidants give you? The main benefit is cell protection. These are the soldiers in the body that help prevent damage to the cell. They are the sentinels that keep out diseases and help you bounce back to health if you do fall ill. A right balance of vitamins and antioxidants in the body and you are sure to feel the difference in your health.
There are synthetic supplements and non-synthetic supplements. The synthetic ones tend to be absorbed more slowly and it takes a while before you actually see any positive results. The non-synthetic supplements however, get absorbed quickly into your system and very often, you notice that the results are almost immediate. What’s more, they do not have any side effects. Antioxidant supplements are available in natural and herbal variants. And here’s how they keep your system in great condition – they restore the libido, they prevent diseases and they also make sure that the blood clotting function in the body is kept under control.
Of course, supplements should be supplemented, or should we say supported, by good, wholesome, nutritious food. Your body needs this to stay well and to prevent disease. And you need supplements to be absolutely sure that you are getting enough. The same goes for vitamins and minerals. Supplements mean that you can rest easy knowing your body is not getting less of any of these vital ingredients but is getting the right amounts.
Remember that not getting enough of antioxidants through our food and supplements means that you could be setting yourself up for problems in your system. So take the right route to health, prevent disease before it hits you and include all that you need to in your diet. You’ll be well and truly on the road to a healthy future.
By: Vincentino Platania
Beta Carotene is a carotenoid . Carotenoids are light absorbing pigments occurring in plants and animals. Beta carotene stores light in plant leaves during the process of photosynthesis. Found in many plants including asparagus, apricots, broccoli, carrots, kale, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and tomatoes; it can easily be added to the diet naturally.
This carotenoid can absorb light wavelengths that evade chlorophyll. This can help to increase the range of usable light waves during photosynthesis. It also helps the plant reach for the light unless the light is too severe then it sends the plant growing into the opposite direction.
In the human body beta carotene through a series of conversions joins with opsin, the red pigment of the retina to make rhodopsin which is necessary for night vision. Rhodopsin is also called visual purple and it is the substance in the back of the eye that is responsible for the first steps in light recognition. Beta carotene may also serve as a cofactor in enzyme systems. These serve the enzyme in its catalyst functions.
The human body converts every one beta carotene molecule into two vitamin A molecules which are stored in the liver. People on average store a two year supply of this vitamin in the body. There are some vitamins which need to be replenished on a daily basis because they are not stored in the body. By contrast vitamin A is to be supplemented only with great caution because of the potential risk of overdose.
Beta Carotene not only helps with night vision, it aids in the treatment of some eye disorders. It helps to promote bone growth and teeth development and aids in the reproduction process Beta Carotene helps us to maintain healthy skin, hair and mucous membranes. It also builds the body’s resistances to infections, especially respiratory as it is an antioxidant and helps to remove free moving radicals in the body. Its thought to help prevent acne, impetigo, boils and open ulcers when applied to the skin. The symptoms of Beta Carotene deficiency are Night blindness, inability to create tears, subtle changes in the eyes, xeroderma, weight loss, poor bone growth, weakened tooth enamel, diarrhea, acne, insomnia or fatigue.
It will take several months of a Beta Carotene deficient diet before symptoms will begin to develop so don’t be concerned about a few days without eating carrots. Also don’t take beta carotene if you are allergic to Vitamin A. If you are pregnant do not take doses of Vitamin A larger than the Daily Value as it can cause growth retardation and urinary tract malformations in the fetus. Similarly don’t take doses higher than the daily value if you are breastfeeding.
