Caregivers’ Mental Health Improve With Meditation.

Giving for health has benefits to both the giver and the receipient, this is the same in the case of caregivers.

To maintain this two way effect, caregivers can take care of their health while taking care of family members.

Chronic stress that is associated with caregiving places caregivers at risk for depression.

This is a recent study which shows how yoga meditation can reduce depression and boost mental health.

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More Help Needed For Families With ASD

Autism has become a major health challenge; it is an autism spectrum disorder(ASD).

There are more children and families that need help says the Center For Disease Control Director.

The number of children beign diagnosed is up; it is estimated that 1:88 children in the US has been identified with the disorder.

The study looked at data from 14 communities and found a 23 % increase since 2009; 11.3% per 1000 eight-year olds have been diagnosed.

According to the report some of the increase is due to the way children are being identified, diagnosed and served within the community.

The results show how important it is that the needs of people with ASD be addressed.

Read more on the report.

Popular Vitamins-How Healthy Are They?

I am sharing this article with you because you, as many, may believe that vitamin supplements are good. You may even take them regularly.

Some nutrition experts recommend vitamin supplements when their is a deficiency or when the diet consists of inadequate amounts for a healthy eating.
These three vitamins , although are essential and are good when taken as supplements have experts worried that they may not be doing any good.
According to the article, their benefits in preventing cancer and heart disease have not been proven.

They have been known for immune function.

They are:
1-Vitamin- A
2-Vitamin-C
3-Vitamin-E

Vitamin A- Useful for reproduction and bone health.

Vitamin C -Known for infection fighting powers.

Vitamin E- Known for its fight against cancer.

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After reading the article you may or may not agree.

The Challenges Of A Caregiver

In the United States of America 53 million people are affected with alzheimers, a new case is diagnosed every 70 seconds.

Caring for a family member with alzheimers can be challenging to both the patient and the care giver. In this video of The Center for Disease Control (CDC), two families talk about the disease and its effects on their loved one.

The signs and symptoms of the disease are also discussed.

Enjoy!

Giving For Health On Valentines Day

If you are planning on giving a gift of love on Valentines Day, why not give a gift of health instead.

If your valentine has health needs you can make a difference by giving him/her a gift of health.

Giving has benefits to both the giver and the receiver.


May be your Valentine needs:

• To get well soon


• Lose weight and be trimmer


• Be more physically active


• Daily nursing or caregiver care


• To make adjustments to daily living

Is your loved one battling with a disabling health problem or recovering from surgery? Giving gifts of health could improve their well being and hasten recovery.

What can you do?
Focus on giving for health, take a look at their health needs.

If you are a care-giver or if your loved one needs care in any way, why not give private care on Valentines, his or her own private nurse will be a nice change.

If your Valentine is overweight and his/her health is already compromised, why not give a gift that will promote weight loss. It will also protect their health.

If your valentine is not active enough, rather than a gift that will keep him/her more comfortable sitting, give a gift that will increase his physical activity.

If you've been giving support and encouragement during the year you can give something tangible on Valentines Day. There are many health gifts that can be wrapped for Valentines Day.
If you've not been giving support to your loved one with health needs, the problem may have caused a strain on the relationship. The problem may have forced a lifestyle change you were not prepared for. You can start by giving support instead of something wrapped. It is a good time to show your love and start making the changes that are often necessary.

Remember, unlike other gifts, gifts of health can last all lifelong and all year round.