Water — My Health

Some Information on Bisphenol A (BPA)

What is bisphenol A?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a substance produced in large quantities for use mainly in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.

Where is BPA found?

Polycarbonate plastics have many uses including use in some food and drink packaging, e.g., water and infant bottles, CDs, medical devices and impact-resistant safety apparatus. Epoxy resins are used as varnishes to coat metal products such as bottle tops, food cans, and water supply pipes. Some dental sealants and composites may also add to BPA exposure.

16-03-2011 by Drali @mesrahealth

category: Dietary - Nutrition

Home Remedies that Work

Well before prescriptions are in as today, there were home remedies which have been used by our parents or grandparents and so on. While some belong to the tales of old wives and sphere of folklore, scientists are noticing that some of these time-tested cures from the kitchen in fact do work. Sure, it is always safe to verify with your doctor or other health professional to ensure a treatment is right for you. You can try treating:

Reasons Why We Must Drink Water

A person can live a few weeks without food. But without water, even the toughest person can only live just for 4 to 5 days.

Water has the following functions:

To transport nutrition to the whole body through the bloodstream and the spleen system.
Water is needed by our body to transport all the nutrients from the food we eat to our whole body. Without water the nutrients cannot be sent to where it is needed.

09-01-2009 by Drali @mesrahealth

category: Dietary - Nutrition, Tips

Why You Should Eat Fruits

Why you shoud eat fruits? - photo by Incase Designs

Almost all diet programs encourage you to eat fruit everyday. Why? Fruits especially the one that contain a lot of water is usually low in calories. If taken as food before and after meal, it will make you feel full and prevents yourself from eating more than what you need.

Read more on 'Why You Should Eat Fruits'.

16-02-2008 by Drali @mesrahealth

category: Dietary - Nutrition

Urinary Incontinence, Uncontrollable Urination or Urine Leakage Problem; A Common Women Health Problem

Embarrassing. But, can be treated. Urinary incontinence means you’re not able to control your urination. The consequence is; your bottom and clothing is wetted.

Although this problem affects million of peoples, it is not part of natural aging or a normal thing among women caused by the process of giving birth or menopause.

15-02-2008 by Drali @mesrahealth

category: Excretory System, Urinary Incontinence, Women's Health