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Morning sunlight has a lot of benefit for the human body. Sunlight before 9 am can reduce blood cholesterol levels, improve the quality of breathing, make the body become more fresh and can be quite healthy for the bones. Not only that, it is also quite beneficial for diabetics. Vitamin D in sunlight can help improve blood sugar levels.

A recent study found that vitamin D which the body gets when exposed to sunlight in the morning can help people with type 2 diabetes to improve their blood sugar levels.

Adequate vitamin D could actually help the cells in the body in charge of producing insulin to work well.

Researchers from Iran involved 90 people with type 2 diabetes for 12 weeks by giving vitamin D and one group was given vitamin D plus calcium.

Researchers found that participants who took vitamin D with or without calcium had blood sugar levels that are significantly better. Read the rest of this entry →

Not only is it is harmful to bone health, vitamin D deficiency are also more at risk of diabetes. For that reason, take vitamin D supplements or doing some sunbathing in the morning could be one solution to prevent it.

According to the Daily Mail, this conclusion is obtained from a research conducted in Australia. Researchers in Melbourne tested the blood of 5,200 people and determined that each additional 25 nanomoles of vitamin D in the blood can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by 24 percent. Lack of exercise and poor diet are also factors causing this sugar disease.

“It’s hard to underestimate how important this is,” said Dr. Ken Sikaris, lead author of the study.

People getting vitamin D intake of less than 50 nanomoles per liter can be said to lack vitamin D in their bodies. If connected between vitamin D and diabetes, those at risk can take vitamin D supplements reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes. Lack of sunlight and vitamin D deficiency is also estimated to cause 600,000 cases of cancer each year.

“It is not possible to recommend vitamin D supplements to reduce risk based on the results of this study. But do see it as a quick fix,” said dr. Victoria King, of Diabetes UK. Read the rest of this entry →

Hormonal changes during pregnancy often makes the prospective mother’s face looks happy. But often, pregnant women suffer from acne problems.

During pregnancy, there are a series of changes in body hormones, including androgens that triggers acne. Although you will never control the hormonal changes in your body, you can take steps that can help prevent and treat your acne.

Try following these tips given by Modern Mom:

Step 1
Wash your face every morning and afternoon with a mild soap that does not contain a lot of fragrance and additives. Pregnancy hormones can cause increased oil production, so always keep your face clean.

Routine face washing can help prevent acne. Using room temperature water is better than warm water. Avoid harsh exfoliants that can irritate your skin. Read the rest of this entry →

1. Limit yourself to two or three alcoholic drinks a week

A recent study showed the link between drinking and breast cancer was especially strong in the 70% of tumors known as hormone-sensitive. Alcohol, consumed even in small amounts, is believed to increase the risk of breast cancer. Most doctors recommend cutting back on wine, beer, and hard liquor.
2. Exercise at least three times a week (more often is even better)

Work to keep your heart rate above its baseline level for a minimum of 20 continuous minutes. Long walks are nice too, but it’s the more vigorous exercise (expect to sweat!) that really helps your heart and cuts your cancer risk.
3. Maintain your body weight, or lose weight if you’re overweight

Research shows that being overweight or obese (especially if you’re past menopause) increases your risk, especially if you put on the weight as an adult. And a study released in March 2008 by researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston showed that obese and overweight women also had lower breast cancer survival rates and a greater chance of more aggressive disease than average-weight or underweight women. Read the rest of this entry →