To avoid Flu consume Quercetin foods
Flu (Influenza) as we know is a seasonal thing and winters are the worst ones to get affected with during holiday fun times. Common symptoms of the flu are chills and fever, pharyngitis, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort.Especially its considered dangerous when kids and elders get affected.
Flu shots every year around October/November times may help us to some extent but here is another tip from Reader's digest of how to avoid Flu with proper diet - Eat foods that has "Quercetin". Quercetin is a plant pigment found in many foods such as onions, apples, berries, tea, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, grapes and red wine. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that may protect brain cells from damage.
Stay healthy and have happy holidays !
Flu shots every year around October/November times may help us to some extent but here is another tip from Reader's digest of how to avoid Flu with proper diet - Eat foods that has "Quercetin". Quercetin is a plant pigment found in many foods such as onions, apples, berries, tea, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, grapes and red wine. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that may protect brain cells from damage.
University of South Carolina researcher J. Mark Davis, PhD. says, are red onions, which have quadruple the Quercetin of most other produce. Eat them raw or cooked, though cooking foods with Quercetin may make the antioxidant more easily absorbed.
Stay healthy and have happy holidays !
written by Kalyan @ 12:55 PM,
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Adults need 2 hours plus exercise per week
Federal Government released its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for 2008 that provides scientific guidance to help people aged 6 and older improve their health through appropriate physical activity. Based on your age here are few quick to refer guidelines from the website :
Children and Adolescents (aged 6–17)
* 1 hour (60 minutes) or more of physical activity every day.
* At least 3 days per week. Muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activity on at least 3 days per week.
Adults (aged 18–64)
* 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity,
* Muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups performed on 2 or more days per week.
Older Adults (aged 65 and older)
* Follow the adult guidelines.
* Do exercises that maintain or improve balance if they are at risk of falling.
Children and Adolescents (aged 6–17)
* 1 hour (60 minutes) or more of physical activity every day.
* At least 3 days per week. Muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activity on at least 3 days per week.
Adults (aged 18–64)
* 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity,
* Muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups performed on 2 or more days per week.
Older Adults (aged 65 and older)
* Follow the adult guidelines.
* Do exercises that maintain or improve balance if they are at risk of falling.
For all individuals, some activity is better than none. People without diagnosed chronic conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, or osteoarthritis) and who do not have symptoms (e.g., chest pain or pressure, dizziness, or joint pain) do not need to consult with a health care provider about physical activity.
Adults With Disabilities
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written by Kalyan @ 10:53 AM,
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