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Use honey first for a cough, new guidelines say

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Honey and over-the-counter medicines should be the first line of treatment for most people with coughs, new guidelines recommend. Antibiotics should rarely be prescribed by doctors for coughs because in most cases they do little to improve symptoms, health officials say. Most of the time a cough will improve on its own within two to three weeks. The new recommendations for doctors are intended to help tackle the problem of antibiotic resistance. Overusing antibiotics is making infections harder to treat, by creating drug-resistant superbugs. 'Huge problem' A hot drink with honey - and often with lemon and ginger as well - is a well-known home remedy for coughs and a sore throat. Now new proposed guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and Public Health England (PHE) say there is some limited evidence that it can help improve cough symptoms. Cough medicines containing pelargonium, guaifenesin or dextromethorphan might a

Natural Weight Loss When you do not have to Go Over

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Eat right, keep moving. You just have read all that you need to know about how to prevent being overweight. That simple set of instructions should be easy to follow, but not for 35% of Americans who are unable to prevent being overweight. https://www.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_960x540/HT/p2/2018/05/30/Pictures/weight_bfd8822c-6406-11e8-b5ac-da6b7874835f.jpg Of course, once we are overweight, we usually want to trim down for a whole lot of reasons, some related to health, others having to do with looks. In addition, it is never too late to lose weight. But the fact is, it is a whole lot easier to prevent putting on pounds than to try losing them later on. And if there is one thing we all know, it is that weight gain is likely to happen if we do not take forward-looking steps to stop it. Health experts say that most people who are into losing weight usually stray. They tend to go back to their old eating habits even after they learn to enjoy low-fat eating. They tend

Say Cheese: Dental Benefits

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Dental insurance is often an afterthought when obtaining health insurance for a number of reasons. Some people may simply dislike the dentist and use the lack of dental insurance as a reason to not visit the dentist; others may feel that dental insurance is not worth the added cost to their monthly health insurance premium. Still others may simply feel that their teeth are in good shape and there is little need to spend the extra money to cover a part of their body that does not currently have any problems. Nevertheless, dental insurance is important because of several benefits. https://www.callfamilyfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/feb-blog-img-1.jpg When people think of the cost of dental work or procedures, they often think of costly bills. Even simple procedures like getting your wisdom teeth removed can average in the hundreds of dollars per tooth! However, one obvious benefit to dental insurance is the coverage of simple but costly dental procedures such as getting

THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCED DIET- PRESCRIBED IN QURAN AND HADITH

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A balanced diet is “a diet which consists of a variety of different types of food and also provides adequate amounts of the nutrients that necessary for good health.” Following a balanced diet is important for us to keep body healthy and fit. In Holy Quran, Allah Almighty gives the divine order to people about food that is to eat the lawful foods which Allah (SWT) had created for them. He says: “O you who believe! Eat of the lawful things that we have provided you with, and be grateful to Allah, if it is indeed He Whom you worship” (Quran, 2:172). Islam teaches us that we should eat a balanced diet which can help us to stay healthy . https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5whWYfniHU62XbnbgkXDlSUus36q_Q5dfYfmTrhUT6lR9RcBe6tVPgFX8vF7SYyNcT8OWEn5dmIlVOFlDZhvJu6VQNEhxnVy5F0gAeM7IEEDnbK4pYbLmYV6aJUC2MCPlKxX0dkb7j-o3/s640/diet.jpg To live in Islam is not just preparing for the Hereafter but also to live a healthy and happy life in this world. Health is one of the

Will Men be Replaced by a Robot Doll?

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It’s 2018 and during this era of craziness, bizarre occurrences, and outlandish inventions, it seems that nothing should come as a surprise. There really doesn’t seem to be any limitation on modern creativity, especially in the arena of certain entertainments, which makes the fact that it is now possible to buy a life-sized man robot doll entirely believable (1). That’s right, ladies. You can now purchase a realistic-looking male sex doll if you want to and replace your boyfriend. What will they come up with next? Men Being Replaced by Robot Sex Dolls The truth of the matter is that sex toys in a variety of forms have been around for centuries, whether it makes you uncomfortable or not. The first known dildo that has been recovered from paleontologist dates back to the Paleolithic era (2). While this polished, glossy piece of silt-stone is currently uncategorized for having an official use (it was either meant for religious rituals or personal pleasure), the fact remains that

Facts About Nutrition Labels

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The nutrition label located on each and every food item, will tell you all the information about that food.  For some however, this information isn't exactly that reader friendly.  Fear not, as it's actually easier than you think.' https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/US_Nutritional_Fact_Label_2.svg/1200px-US_Nutritional_Fact_Label_2.svg.png Serving Size This size is based on the amount people eat. Similar food items will have similar serving sizes, thus making it easier to compare 2 foods of the same category. % Daily Value This indicates how food will fit in a 2,000 calorie diet.  This will help you to understand if the food has a lot, or just a little of the important nutrients. The middle section The nutrients you'll find listed in the middle section are the ones that are most important to your health.  This information can help you to calculate your daily limit of fat, fiber, sodium, and other nutrients. Vitamins &a

Affordable Health Insurance for the Unemployed

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https://www.cqcs.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Razem-bezpieczniej-3.jpg?x66877 Being unemployed can be a financial downside to say the least. You may be dependant on someone else to cover your daily expenses such as a place to live and food to eat. Health insurance is something that everyone needs and not enough people have available because of these other financial burdens. Any emergency such as a car accident or broken bone will require adequate medical assistance. What do you do when you don't have insurance and can't afford expensive medical bills? If you are unemployed, you need to find health insurance to prevent this from happening. COBRA is a law in which many people could be eligible to remain on an employer's health insurance plan even after they lose their employment. The most ideal person for this coverage is someone who is between jobs and is not in need of long-term help. It can last at least a year to those who qualify, but the premium amount is sti