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How Can You Get Proper Medical Help For Autism?

January 31st, 2010 admin

Autism is a group of disorders related to development in person. The autistic affected person has problems related behavior, communicating with others and social movement in groups. Autism is usually diagnosed only when a child reaches three years of age and begins to show certain changes in the behavior and learning ability. Still in certain cases even when the child is in infant stage you can find the symptoms of autism such as lack of proper crying, not reacting to touches and meticulously fussy and doest have eye contact with others, etc.

Tests to be done:

Doctors do the following medical tests to find out if a child is suffering from autism:

  • Tests to find out food allergies.
  • Tests to find out the presence of heavy metals.
  • Vitamin analysis to find out any lack of any particular vitamins in the body.
  • Neurotransmitter test.
  • Level of Histamine, Candida, fatty acids and amino acids in the blood.
  • Test to evaluate immunity function and any imbalances in chemicals called T-helper-1/T-helper-2 cytokines.
  • Test to find the proper function of Intestinal obstruction.
  • Test to find any viral or fungal infection in the body.
  • Test to find the antibodies in the immune system.

The food allergy test that is taken will help both the parents and the doctor to sort out the allergic foods so that it can be avoided on the child as it may cause some digestive troubles.

Amino Acid tests are done to test for any deficiency in neurotransmitters which are helpful in co-ordination of hand and brain like block building, sensitivity towards chemicals, etc. These tests also show nutritional imbalances.

Tests for heavy metals will be very helpful to find out if there are any toxins like arsenic, mercury, lead, etc. So that, that particular element can be avoided through food or water.

Vitamin analysis test will also be helpful in including or avoiding any particular vitamin that are lacking or is more.

Neurotransmitter test is helpful in showing any particular imbalance in the brain’s chemistry which is the major impact on the behavior of the brain. Autistic Children usually have a chemical called Candida more in the intestine and very low level of essential fatty acids in their body.

Treatment methods to be opted:

The parents and doctor of each autism affected child should discuss and decide upon what type of Curative treatment should be followed for that particular child. Because each autistic child is different from the other like how normal child is different from the other. After proper analysis for any nervous imbalances and immune imbalances and proper method of treatment is sort out.

These tests are done and proper treatments are recommended by doctors and now-a-days even pediatricians specialize in this particular field of autism and they can recommend best treatment for your child who has the particular symptom of autism so that they can lead a normal life. 

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6 Steps to a Proper Feng Shui Bed

January 29th, 2010 admin

During Feng Shui consultations, clients frequently ask me to evaluate the Feng Shui of their bed and share the key factors to look for when considering the purchase of a new bed.

We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep. Following these tips for a proper Feng Shui bed can help you increase your energy and healing opportunities. You’ll see improvements in every aspect of your life, from your career to your health and your love life.

Let the chi circulate: An appropriate bed should have legs, ideally on each corner, elevating it above the floor. This allows the air and chi to circulate beneath it, assisting with the healing nature of rest. This simple act of enabling the chi to circulate under the bed can help with fertility and also health issues.

Removing all items from under the bed also helps the chi to circulate. If you need that space for storage – perhaps because you live in a small apartment with few closets – you can store linens and clothing in well-organized boxes or a trundle drawer. Avoid storing weapons, sharp objects or anything metal underneath the bed.

When you place the bed in the room, it should be positioned so that the chi can flow around both sides. This article explains the command position, which is the ideal location for a bed.

Size of the bed: A Queen bed is recommended over a King or California King size bed for two reasons. A King size bed leaves no room for upgrading. Since you’ve already reached the maximum level, the only way to move is downward, so your next bed might be to move to a single bed.

Additionally, a King size mattress typically rests on two box springs, which can suggest a separation between partners who sleep in the bed together.

Proper Headboard: A headboard in Feng Shui represents protection. It not only provides the possibility of a relationship, it also affects the stability in an existing relationship. The headboard should be firmly affixed to the bed frame and made of one solid piece of material, either wood or fabric. Avoid rods or headboards that split in the middle.

Footboard: Footboards aren’t necessary. Men typically don’t like footboards; some say it feels like being in a coffin. If you do wish to have a footboard, it should be no higher than the mattress. A taller footboard can limit your travel opportunities.

Styles of Bed: Murphy beds, futons and day beds provide a temporary feeling, and therefore are recommended only for use in guest rooms.

A four-poster bed should fit within the space. I’ve seen many beds that really require a much larger space than what they have. Canopy beds are fine –again, space permitting. They may provide an added sense of protection for some. Keep the top of the canopy clean; don’t allow it to become a dust magnet.

Price: The price of the bed is not always a reflection of good Feng Shui. One of my clients recently purchased a $20,000 bed, only to discover it provided very poor Feng Shui and could be a contributing factor in a troubled relationship.

In other words, separate the price from the Feng Shui value of a bed. Purchase a bed that is comfortable and feels right to you. Regardless of cost, your bed should help you achieve your goal of a quality, restful night’s sleep, where you awake feeling refreshed and renewed.

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Conquering Obesity With Proper Nutrition

January 23rd, 2010 admin

Proper nutrition defines how you modify your eating habits in order to conquer obesity.  I hesitate to use the word ‘diet’, because it gives the impression of seasonality.  Usually, you go on a diet for a limited time, then you go off the diet afterwards.  When you say ‘proper nutrition’ however, it implies the good health as your objective, and the lifetime commitment that goes with it.  The following are pointers that work together to make proper nutrition an effective agent against obesity.

Be aware of your daily caloric requirement. 

A popular formula to determine your daily caloric requirement is to multiply your weight by 15 calories per pound, if you are a moderately active person.  You may adjust this by up to 15% higher if you are more physically active and by up to 15% lower if you tend to be more sedentary.  So a 110 lb. moderately active person would need about 1650 calories per day to maintain that weight.  Be aware that because of differences in each person’s metabolism, formulas pertaining to caloric requirements are only estimates, and not absolute figures.

If you are over your desired weight, use your target weight in the formula above and compute for 10% less as your daily caloric requirement during the weight loss stage.  Thus, someone aiming for 110 lb would need only about 1485 calories per day.  When you achieve your desired weight, re-compute your daily caloric allowance using the first formula given.

Follow an inverted pyramid to distribute your calorie intake during the day. 

The inverted pyramid model allows you to take in calories in amounts that you can burn more efficiently as you go through your day. Breakfast should be your heaviest meal.  You may take in as much as 40% of you daily caloric requirement in the morning, since you’ll need the energy to fuel your body through the rest of the day.  You can then consume about 30% of your calorie allowance at lunchtime.  Use 10% of your day’s calories as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack to boost your metabolism during your longest gap between meals.  That leaves the remaining 20% of your calories for the day to be taken in at dinner.  Unless your schedule is unusual, you’ll need the least amount of calories in the evening when since activity is at a minimum.

Eat a healthy ratio of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

The standard ratio of daily food intake is about 60% from carbohydrates, 25% from fats and 15% from protein.  These are generic estimates, so you may want to ask your doctor for a specific ratio suitable to your personal requirements. 

Remember that carbohydrates and fats need not be ‘evil’.  Carbohydrates are essential and can be more healthful when derived from whole grains, brown rice and unrefined sugar.  Likewise, there are fats that are actually good for you, like the Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, tuna and some other fatty fishes.  Choosing unsaturated fat (canola and olive oils) over saturated fat (animal fat, lard) is another way of getting healthy benefits from your ratio of fat intake.

What you can avoid too much of is salt.  Studies have shown that salt hinders the breakdown of body fat during weight-loss.  It also retains excess water in the body and making you feel bloated.

Eat slowly and deliberately.

The best way to control meal portions is to eat slowly.  Enjoy your food and the conversation that goes with it.  It takes your brain 20 minutes to signal that you’re full, so eating hurriedly may cause you to consume more than you really needed.  Make your meals a deliberate activity and not a subconscious accompaniment to watching television or reading the paper.  Some mealtime distractions can make you consume more food that you originally intended.

Drink a lot of water.

The recommended daily water intake of at least eight glasses per day is a good gauge to start from.   Actual daily requirements can vary from person to person and may depend on body weight and physical activity.  Nevertheless it’s important to get enough water each day for good health, especially to hydrate yourself before and after exercise.  Drinking up is also helpful in fighting obesity.  Experience has shown that what some people think of as ‘hunger pangs’ between meals turn out to be signals of thirst satisfied by a full glass or water.  Drinking before and during your meal can help you pace yourself until you get the signal from your brain that you’ve eaten enough.

Finish your last meal three hours before you sleep.

To make the most efficient use of your dinner calories, try to stop eating at least three hours before your usual bedtime.  The three hours between eating and sleeping can help you utilize some of the calories you’ve imbibed late in the day.  With your body on auto-pilot while you’re sleeping, you don’t need to store as much calories overnight.  This tactic also helps you gain a hearty appetite for a big breakfast in the morning.

Practice moderation.

In order to maintain a sensible eating pattern for the long term, practice moderation.  Special occasions will always be there.  Allow yourself treats now and then, but plan these ahead so you can moderate the portions.  Your daily caloric allowance may be maintained from the perspective of a sensible weekly average.  This means that you can compensate for one day of indulgence with another day or two of stricter discipline on your food intake.  With proper moderation, you can be both healthy and happy!

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