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Friday, September 12, 2008
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NUTRITIONAL GUIDE
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| Nutrient | Its Finctions | |
| Carbohydrates | To supply food energy & help body use nutrients. | |
| Proteins | Build & repair tissues & fight infections. | |
| Fats | Supply food energy | |
| Calcium | To build bones & teeth, clotting of blood . | |
| Phosphorus | To build bones & teeth, clotting of blood . | |
| Iron | Form haemoglobin. | |
| Iodine | Component of thyroxine | |
| Vitamin A | Growth & development. | |
| Vitamin B | Appetite &healthy nervous system | |
| Vitamin C | Resist infection, healing of wounds. | |
| Vitamin D | Strong bones & teeth. | |
| Vitamin E | Preserve fatty acid,vit.A, C. | |
| Vitamin K | Help blood clotting. | |
| Water | Digest food, regulate body temp.& body pH. | |
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sex AFTER 50
Sex after 50: How to hold onto the passion
Aging affects your whole body, so it's bound to have an impact on sex. A Mayo Clinic specialist offers tips for a satisfying sex life as you grow older.
Dr. Janice Swanson
Though movies and television might tell you that sex is only for the young and beautiful, don't believe it. The need for intimacy is ageless. Sex may not be the same as it was in your 20s, but it can still be as fulfilling and enjoyable as ever.
What aspects of sex are likely to change as you and your partner get older? How can you both adapt to those changes? Janice Swanson, doctor of psychology, a licensed psychologist and a specialist in human sexuality at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., has some answers.
Why is sexual health and aging such an important topic?
The changes your body goes through as you age impact your whole sexual experience — not just your sexual function. Sex education in the U.S. focuses largely on coming into adulthood and not on what happens to your body during the aging process. When confronted with the normal changes of aging, you may feel as ill-prepared and awkward about sex as you did during your first sexual experiences as an adolescent.
Not much has been written about this complex transition, but that's changing. People are living longer than they ever have before, and many have the expectation of being sexually active for the majority of their years.
Specifically, what can you do to maintain a satisfying sex life as you get older?
Most important, communicate with your partner. It sounds simple, but it can't happen unless you actually set aside time to be sensual and sexual together.
When you're spending intimate time with your partner, verbalize your thoughts about lovemaking. Tell your partner what you want from him or her. Be honest about what you're experiencing physically and emotionally as your body undergoes the inevitable changes of aging.
More generally, it never hurts to do some reading. Learn about sex during the second half of life. Often, books include helpful exercises and suggestions — such as sensual massage, different types of foreplay and sexual variety — that can help you.
How do the changes in men's bodies as they age affect sexual health?
For men, testosterone plays a critical role in the sexual experience. Men's testosterone levels are highest in their late teens. After that, they gradually fall throughout the lifespan. By the time men reach age 60 to 65, most will notice a difference in their sexual response. The penis may take longer to become erect, and erections may not be as firm. It may also take longer to achieve full arousal and to have orgasmic and ejaculatory experiences.
Another significant change is in the actual chemistry of an erection. A chemical the body produces to help sustain engorgement of the penis has a shorter duration of activity as men get older. Drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis) have been introduced to help with the general functioning of that biochemistry.
What physical changes in women as they age impact their sexual health?
As women approach menopause, they experience a hormonal transition very similar to the one they reached in adolescence — except that now, instead of starting up, their cycles are shutting down. The amount of estrogen their bodies produce declines. As a result, many women feel noticeably less receptive to their partners' sexual overtures. They also may miss that midcycle spark of interest that reproductive biology gave them. And because estrogen affects the brain, women may experience emotional changes as well.
What kinds of medical conditions can cause problems with sexual health?
Any condition that affects general health and well-being is also going to affect sexual function. Illnesses that involve the cardiovascular system, high blood pressure, diabetes, hormonal problems, depression or anxiety — and the medications used to treat these conditions — could pose a potential problem for your sexual health.
Your blood pressure, for instance, could affect your ability to become aroused, as could the medication you take to treat high blood pressure. For a man, this might mean difficulty in getting an erection. For a woman, it might affect how her clitoris engorges.
What people often don't think about is the emotional effects of having an ailment. After a heart attack, for instance, you could become depressed because the experience drove home the fact of your mortality. One of the symptoms of depression is the loss of pleasure or sexual interest. So even though the heart attack itself may have no direct effect on your sexual functioning, your emotions may disrupt it.
What can you do if you suspect your medications are having a negative effect on your sexual health?
Certain medications can inhibit each part of your sexual response, including your desire for sex, your ability to become aroused and your orgasmic function. If you think you may be experiencing sexual side effects from a medication, talk with your doctor. It may be possible to switch to a different medication with fewer known sexual side effects.
Don't let embarrassment keep you from asking for your doctor's help. But don't stop taking prescribed medication before discussing it with your doctor, either, even if that medication seems to be messing up your sex life. The results of quitting therapy can be much worse than the side effects.
The situation gets more complicated if you have to take not just one but several medications — each of which can have a different effect on your sexual function. In this case, sexual flexibility, including the type of sexual activity you engage in and how you approach it, can be helpful. Your sexual relationship can evolve to meet your changing medical circumstances.
How can surgical procedures have an impact on your sexual health?
Any surgical procedure that affects your pelvis and your central nervous system is going to have a temporary — but often significant — impact on how you respond sexually. Over the long term, though, the body is amazingly resilient. Given time for healing and some loving attention to stimulation, you can become sexually responsive again.
Is there any age at which you can stop being concerned about having safe sex?
No. People of all ages should remain vigilant about practicing safe sex. If you're having sex with new or different partners, talk with your doctor about your risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
If you're in a monogamous relationship, and you've both been tested twice, then you probably don't need to worry about protection. But you need to go through the process of finding out that you and your partner are disease-free. Until you know for sure, use condoms or some other form of protection.
What sexual health concerns are most common in long-term relationships, say 30 years or longer?
The most common concerns between couples are discrepancies of libido and maintaining passion for each other. Sexual concerns like these are normal. They're not a sign that the relationship is over. Instead, they're an opportunity for growth. If you don't know what's needed for you to grow or where to turn for help, you may avoid your partner's advances, rather than engage them. It's engagement that leads to growth and a much more fulfilling sexual experience for both of you.
What do you tell a couple when one wants to engage and one wants to avoid?
Couples can become polarized — one person initiates contact while the other avoids it. What's most helpful is to recognize that's what's happening. If you're the one who's mainly avoiding, you need to take charge of some engagement. And if you're the one who's already engaged, continue to tell your partner what you need, but try not to carry the sole responsibility for initiating every sexual experience.
Also helpful is to get an understanding — if you're in a heterosexual relationship — of how your opposite-sex partner's body really works. That way, you can appreciate the context of your partner's needs. It's often said that men have sex in order to feel close, and women need to feel close to have sex. You can find a middle ground, though. If men focus on being romantic and women put less effort into experiencing sex the same way men do, you can usually find the sexual flexibility that accommodates both your needs.
How can a couple adjust sexually when one partner becomes a caregiver to the other because of illness?
If you're the one who's ill, your sexuality may take a backseat to survival or treating your illness. Pain, discomfort, medications or worry can overshadow your sexual desire. If you're the caregiver, your sexual desire might be compromised by the stress of dealing with the situation or the demands of caring for your partner.
You both need to be able to grieve what's happening in your relationship. As a caregiver, be aware of your changing role. Find a way to set aside the caregiver role from time to time, and be a partner instead — so that you can relax and feel nurtured by your partner. That way, you can enjoy a mutually satisfying sexual encounter.
Where can a couple having problems find resources to help them out?
Start at a good bookstore with a well-stocked human sexuality section. You'll find helpful resources geared specifically toward sexuality during the second half of life. Beginning at a bookstore, rather than a video store, usually provides better references and resources for a couple seeking help.
Talk with your doctor if you and your partner have worked on a particular concern for six months and what you've tried just isn't working for you. Your doctor may be able to provide useful suggestions, or he or she can refer you to a sexual medicine specialist.
What are the main questions couples ask and how do you counsel them?
Often, couples ask, "What is normal?" There's a wide range of what's considered normal, and it varies depending on each individual and each relationship. More importantly, ask yourselves what is satisfying and mutually acceptable to the two of you. One partner may be ready for certain sexual experiences, but the other person isn't ready for that. You, as a couple, need to practice some sexual flexibility, understand where your bodies are in terms of age-related physical changes, and communicate your needs effectively.
Another question that comes up for couples in the second half of life is, "How do we handle these changes in our bodies?" Often, couples want to know how to get back sexual arousal and sexual activity that they experienced in their 20s, 30s and early 40s. Instead, think about how things are changing for you, and learn how you can optimize your body's response for sexual experiences in the here and now. This takes a combination of education, sexual flexibility, communication with your partner and understanding of each other's bodies.
Finally, couples often ask, "How do I tell my partner what I really need or what I really want?" You may be so worried about hurting your partner's feelings that you can't be candid about your needs. Deal with this concern by speaking about your own experience. Use "I" statements — such as "I think my body responds better when ... " or "I find that as I get older I need more touch all over my body ... " — to break down barriers in communication with your partner.
SENIOR SEX: Tips for older men
Senior sex: Tips for older men
Sex and the older man: What you can do to maintain a healthy and enjoyable sex life as you grow older.
Getting older changes sexual function and desire. Senior sex isn't the same as it was in your 20s — but it can still be satisfying. Contrary to common myths about sexuality and older adults, sex is not just for the young. Many seniors continue to enjoy their sexuality into their 80s and beyond.
A healthy sex life is not only fulfilling — but also good for other aspects of your life, including your physical health and self-esteem. Adapting to your changing body can help you maintain a healthy and satisfying sex life. But you may have to make a few changes, such as allowing yourself more time to become aroused and talking more openly with your partner.
Senior sex: What changes as men get older?
As men age, testosterone levels decline and changes in desire and sexual function are common. They include:
- Decreased sexual interest
- A need for more stimulation to achieve and maintain an erection and orgasm
- Shorter orgasms
- Less forceful ejaculation and less semen ejaculated
- Longer time needed to achieve another erection after ejaculation
Your health also can have a big impact on your sex life and sexual performance. If you or your partner is in poor health or has a chronic health condition such as heart disease or arthritis, sex and intimacy become more challenging.
Certain surgeries and many medications such as blood pressure medications, antihistamines, antidepressants and acid-blocking drugs can affect sexual function. But just because you aren't as spry as you once were doesn't mean you can't enjoy a healthy sex life. You need to adapt to your changing body and know your limitations. Focus on ways of being sexual and intimate that work for you and your partner. Talk with your doctor about your concerns.
Tips to maintain a healthy sex life later in life:
- Communicate with your partner. Open discussion of sex has become much more common in the last 40 years, but many older adults come from a generation where sex remains a taboo subject. But openly talking about your needs, desires and concerns with your partner can make you closer and help you both enjoy sex and intimacy more.
- Talk to your doctor. Talking about sexual issues with your doctor can help you maintain a healthy sex life as you get older. Your doctor can help you manage chronic conditions and medications that affect your sex life. Many older men have trouble maintaining an erection or reaching orgasm. Your doctor may be able to prescribe medications or other treatments for these problems.
- Expand your definition of sex. Intercourse is only one way to have fulfilling sex. Touching, kissing and other intimate sexual contact may be just as rewarding for both you and your partner. Realize that as you age, it is normal for you and your partner to have different sexual abilities and needs. Be open to finding new ways to enjoy sexual contact and intimacy.
- Change your routine. Simple changes can improve your sex life. Change the time of day when you have sex to a time when you have the most energy. Try the morning — when you're refreshed from a good night's sleep — rather than at the end of a long day. Because it might take longer for you or your partner to become aroused, take more time to set the stage for romance, such as a romantic dinner or an evening of dancing. Try a new sexual position or explore other new ways of connecting romantically and sexually.
- Seek a partner if you're single. It is never too late for romance. It can be difficult starting a relationship after the loss of a spouse or being single for a long time — but socializing is well worth the effort for many single seniors. No one ever outgrows the need for emotional closeness and intimate love. If you start a relationship with a new partner, be sure to practice safe sex. Many older adults are unaware that they are still at risk of sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.
- Stay healthy. Eating regular nutritious meals, staying active, not drinking too much alcohol, and not smoking or using illegal drugs are important for your overall health — and it can help your sexual performance. Follow your doctor's instructions in taking medications and managing any chronic health conditions.
- Stay positive. The changes that come with aging — from health problems to changes in appearance and sexual performance — leave many men feeling less attractive or feeling they are less capable of enjoying or giving sexual pleasure. Discussing your feelings with your partner can help. Feeling angry, unhappy or depressed has a strong impact on your sex life. Professional counseling or other treatment can improve your sex life — and your well-being.
Sex may not be the same for you or your partner as it was when you were young. But by adapting to your changing body, sex and intimacy can continue to be a fulfilling and rewarding part of your life.
Monday, September 8, 2008
God left us a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body!
God's Pharmacy! Amazing!
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... and YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.
Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.
Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? It takes exactly nine (9) months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries
Oranges, Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body..