tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76769679326775502992024-03-13T18:13:30.727+00:00Olime Health . . . for a healthier youOlime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-70789911266408435342015-06-23T11:00:00.000+00:002015-06-23T11:06:12.593+00:0012 tips to buy, prepare and store fruits and vegetables to make them safe and nutritious
Fruits and vegetables are important part of our diet and including them in the diet ensures that we have nutrients such as Vitamin B and C as well as fibre to protect us from diseases that include; heart diseases, some cancers, diabetes etc.
It is therefore very important to ensure that they are safe and nutritious for consumption to prevent food poisoning and to provide all the nutrients Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-72938947310035743782015-06-18T20:00:00.000+00:002015-06-25T08:24:23.532+00:008 tips to use to include fruits and vegetables in your diet
To enjoy life to the fullest and live it to the longest, it is recommended to include fruits and vegetables in the daily diet of an individual.
This is because fruits and vegetables are among the few foods that provide the body with the water-soluble vitamins B, C and Folic acid. These water-soluble vitamins are needed on a daily basis as they easily dissolve in body fluids such asOlime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-36736925812986463782015-05-27T11:02:00.000+00:002015-05-27T11:02:22.548+00:00Know the benefits of eating breakfast but unable to eat? Here are 7 tips.
In a day, it is recommended for an individual to eat three meals; breakfast, lunch and supper. This ensures that we supply our body with its fuel, food. Among these three meals, breakfast is considered the most important. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because the energy stores of the body needs refill after embarking on an involuntary fasting during the night. Starting the dayOlime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-76677551876579213682015-05-19T11:00:00.000+00:002015-06-23T08:17:16.550+00:00Feeling tired and looking for an energy booster? Here are 7.
We are six months into 2015 and fatigue might be setting in so where do we get an energy booster?
It is mostly believed that consuming energy drinks, taking vitamins supplements, detoxing or eating special foods mostly termed as superfoods will boost or help us to regain energy but these are not the best ways to do so.
While manufacturers of energy drinks claim that energy drinks boostOlime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-41544638507806837072015-05-13T08:30:00.000+00:002015-05-13T11:12:30.501+00:00Stomach discomfort as result of milk? Here are 5 tips to reduce it.
Do you experience stomach discomfort (diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pains and flatulence) and are sometimes nauseous few hours after taking milk, other dairy products or any drink that contains lactose? Then you could be Lactose Intolerant. Lactose Intolerance refers to a condition where the lactose, a type of sugar mostly found in milk and other dairy products cannot be Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-19448186385475149612015-04-28T10:03:00.000+00:002015-04-28T10:03:01.419+00:00Become a Healthier You; 10 tips to cut down on fat intake
Diets high in calories, that is high in fat or high in sugar are among the contributing factors of overweight and obesity, which are risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, some cancers and cardiovascular diseases like heart disease and stroke.
To reduce the risk of overweight and obesity and its associated diseases, we need to cut down on fat intake. Below are tips to help cutOlime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-5305869657135361442015-04-09T10:13:00.001+00:002015-05-18T14:47:16.256+00:00You can now order Become a healthier you by Irene Danquah, ANutr
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Although almost all new mothers can breastfeed, not
all of them do so exclusively for 6 months or even do it at all. Mothers who
don’t breastfeed commonly cite reasons like not being comfortable with
breastfeeding, being afraid of sagging breasts, and a perception that infant
formula food is the same as breast milk. Recently also, some women think people
disapprove of breastfeeding in publicAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-64119263301401657402015-03-13T18:00:00.000+00:002015-05-18T11:17:44.426+00:00For the pregnant and future Mamas ( bleeding gums in pregnancy)
Many pregnant women complain of bleeding gums at various times the during pregnancy. It is one of the common dental complaints and tends to cause fear and panic in many. In some cases, they get so worried they even report to us dentists with blood stained handkerchiefs to let you know how serious it is so you can "do something ". However, although it may be scary, it is generally Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-64985125759115628012015-03-08T12:51:00.000+00:002015-05-18T11:19:57.860+00:00Good nutrition: before, during and after pregnancy 1
Good nutrition should always be the number one on the priority list of women and most especially when trying to have a baby. During this time, it is vital to adhere to good healthy habits to ensure you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs as this will give children a healthy start as well as protect the health and nutritional wellbeing of women.
Whether you’re pregnant or planning to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-3793359980453108482015-03-02T10:30:00.000+00:002015-04-27T08:58:30.184+00:00Become a healthier you: staying active
Staying active or doing physical activity improves muscular strength and endurance as well as cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition to prevent non- communicable diseases (e.g. heart diseases, some cancers, diabetes), which are among the leading causes of deaths in our world today. A person also becomes agile, flexible, coordinated, balanced and has a good speed time, when he orOlime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-38478787439944232982015-02-23T10:48:00.000+00:002015-05-18T11:18:19.665+00:00Caring for Infants and Toddlers
Infants are children between the ages of 1 month and 12 months and are usually unable to “speak or speechless”. While Toddlers are children between 1 and 3 years and can walk unsteadily and have great cognitive, emotional and social development.
As infants and toddlers are at a critical and vulnerable developmental stage, special care and attention should be given to them to enhance their Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-55605668131362903702015-02-16T10:30:00.000+00:002015-05-18T11:19:11.207+00:00Constipation, its consequences, causes, solutions and use of laxatives
Constipation is the infrequent or difficulty in emptying the bowel due to stool remaining in the large intestine for long, consequently becoming hard and dry to pass out and/or muscle spasm. Constipation occurs in all age groups.
The consequences of constipation may include; loss of appetite resulting in underweight individuals in most cases, discomfort, pain, bad flatulence and bad breaths.Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-51228043229877978912015-02-09T10:44:00.000+00:002015-02-09T10:45:40.908+00:00Food Safety at home
Food is essential for life and a good and healthy food is very much important for a healthy living. The best and safest of foods is the one prepared and served hot at home. Unfortunately there might be actions and inactions concerning food preparation and storage at home that might make our foods less safe for consumption. Let’s look at four simple steps to food safety at home.
Cleaning
Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-67695287065756175952015-02-02T10:51:00.000+00:002015-05-18T11:18:46.378+00:00Cancer: Q & A and useful tips to prevent or reduce its burden
Cancer, one of the leading causes of deaths (8.2 million deaths were related to cancer in 2012 alone) in the world, is a term used in referring to a group of diseases, which can affect any part of the body . There are about 100 types of cancers and among men, the popular ones are; lung, stomach, liver, colorectal and oesophagus while among women breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-82010844803762156352015-01-25T23:15:00.000+00:002015-01-29T09:59:47.495+00:00How To Help The Elderly to Live Healthier, Happier Lives
When individuals aged 65 and above retire from work, they
usually want to rest and enjoy the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, ageing
is mostly associated with malnutrition, changes in sensory perceptions,
loneliness, depression, forgetfulness, poor dental health, and physical inactivity.
These factors mostly contribute to poor health and
nutritional wellbeing among this age group and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-40127353262482069722015-01-19T16:42:00.001+00:002015-04-27T08:58:07.822+00:00BECOME A HEALTHIER YOU; How to Cut Down On Your Sugar Intake
Overweight and
Obesity
Overweight and
obesity are risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, some cancers and cardiovascular diseases like heart disease and
stroke.
One of the contributing factors of obesity is a diet high in calories. that mean high in fat or high in sugar. In this article, I share tips to help you cut down
on sugar, especially added Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-8305426917996580492015-01-12T12:34:00.000+00:002015-01-22T09:00:16.443+00:00SAFETY TIPS AT THE WORKPLACE
The holidays are over and most if not all of us have resumed work or will be resuming work soon. As you will spend at least 8 hours at the workplace, you need to feel and keep safe. Ernest Amoah, a public health professional who specialises in occupational health and safety shares with us safety tips to note at the workplace so as to safely return home to our loved ones below;
1. Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-22397911910036439902015-01-05T08:43:00.000+00:002016-01-04T10:22:34.171+00:00Six tips to become a Healthier Person in 2016
Another brand new year is here and as
usual, some of us may be debating whether or not to set New Year resolutions. However,
one thing no one can argue with is the need to be healthy. This is because
without good health, you simply cannot achieve anything- whether or not you
have a resolution.
This New Year 2016, Olime Health is on a
mission to make you a healthier person. Here are six simpleOlime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-67905605137252429562015-01-01T19:27:00.000+00:002015-08-02T19:28:27.862+00:00Privacy PolicyPrivacy Policy for Olimehealth.blogspot.com
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At olimehealth.blogspot.com, we recognize that privacy of your personal information is important. Here is information on what types of personal information we receive and collect when you use and visit olimehealth.blogspot.com, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-40097385613437927352014-06-21T15:34:00.000+00:002014-06-21T16:19:37.620+00:00How to stay healthy during the World cup- Whether your team wins, loses or draws
Three things
can happen in every world cup game – Your team may win, lose or draw. Whatever
happens, these outcomes bring with them anxiety, excitement, headaches, or stress,
all of which may negatively affect your health. Here are tips to make sure you stay
healthy throughout the Brazil 2014 tournament.
Your
current state
Problem: If you are faint-hearted or have hypertension
(high blood Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-66039263396859538692014-06-06T14:36:00.003+00:002015-03-17T09:49:47.291+00:00Reducing salt intakes; 10 tips
Dietary sodium often consumed as common salt (sodium
chloride) plays a key role in the body in regulating
blood pressure but regularly consuming salt (through dishes, natural
and processed foods) above 5g /day
i.e. around one teaspoon a day is associated with hypertension. As salt
is a high risk factor for
hypertension, which is among the leading causes of deaths globally, it
is important to Olime Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08075121905516484116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-66587903621267390372014-05-23T14:09:00.003+00:002014-05-23T14:36:15.465+00:0010 Tips to use alcohol safely, simple Q& A
Are there risks associated with drinking alcohol?
Yes there are. Alcohol consumption is associated with liver problems, reduced fertility, high blood pressure, some cancers and heart attacks.
What amount of alcohol is safe for consumption to prevent these risks?
The truth is, there is no safe limit for drinking alcohol but there are recommendations, which will reduce the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-85743355096543817152014-04-18T23:21:00.000+00:002014-04-18T23:21:32.469+00:00IMPROVING THE HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM (HIS) OF GHANA
On 26th March this year, when an Ebola alert was issued by Ghana's parliament, I wondered if the alert will reach the forested areas of Ghana from the capital city. A friend who works with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and is based in Ghana's capital couldn't confirm whether or not the alert had reached all corners of the country especially the forested areas. Yesterday, I got an answer to myAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676967932677550299.post-48606713227321042202014-04-18T23:19:00.000+00:002014-04-18T23:19:09.511+00:00Protecting the Health of Ghanaians - Pt2This is Part 2 of Olime Health's analysis of the 2014 State of the Nation address.
Highlights;
The Government of Ghana is seeking
to build a resilient economy to improve and protect the wellbeing of Ghanaians.
In order to achieve this, the people of Ghana must be healthy because a healthy
people are the major drivers of economic activity.
Government’s commitment to
health is assessed byAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398853845763558533noreply@blogger.com0