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DHA is one of a few Omega 3 essential fatty acids. It’s found most abundantly in fish oil and it stands for dehydroascorbic acid. In specific terms, DHA plays a huge role in ongoing metal health of adults as well as brain and nervous system formation while a fetus is still in the womb. In general terms, Omega 3 essential fatty acids are used by every cell in the human body. Omega 3s make up cell membranes as well as large portions of tissue in the brain. DHA deficiency is now being widely recognized as one of the major contributing factors to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and undue stress, and is also one of or the main contributing factor to postpartum stress in new mothers.

During pregnancy, DHA is needed heavily for the brain and central nervous system formation of the unborn baby. Because of this, pregnant mothers are especially at risk for developing a deficiency. But in normal life, DHA deficiency is becoming more and more common. This is mostly the cause of the Standard American Diet, which has seen a sharp decline in Omega 3s, and a sharp increase in Omega 6s. Many people who have symptoms of depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and more might actually have a DHA deficiency. If the brain doesn’t have enough building blocks to maintain peak efficiency, mental clarity and mood can suffer. Though neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin play a large role in brain function as well, generally, when a diet is so poor that a deficiency in DHA arises, a person is most likely at risk of other deficiencies in complex chemicals as well. So the problem might grow even worse if a person has a serotonin deficiency or a dopamine deficiency as well.

When a portable oxygen concentrator is used to help those that have difficulty breathing, they are able to have enough oxygen to their lungs. It can mean the difference between no activity and the ability to do activity for the first time in their lives. If their breathing issues are recent, it can mean that they get back to their prior activity level. It offers relief to anyone that needs more oxygen. It is often prescribed for those that are in breathing therapy. Here are some details on how this works and how it can be used to enhance you keeping fit with an oxygen concentrator.

These devices used to be very large. Now they are portable. Costs have gone down for them as well. Travel used to be impossible with older systems. The new ones offer the ability to go anywhere and still have the oxygen that is needed for breathing comfort and safety.

The system works by combining oxygen with nitrogen and other gases. This mixes together and then is sent to the patient through the mask. It is concentrated by removing much of the risk of contamination from the outside air. Some systems use a battery pack. That method is the most portable of course. The system that has to plug into an electrical socket is safer. The patient should actually have a back up battery when using the portable system. That prevents any emergency situations. This is very important.

Cervical acceleration/deceleration, or more commonly, whiplash, is an unfortunate side effect for many auto accidents. Whiplash can go unnoticed initially, but if left alone then it can cause dizziness, disorientation, headaches, and severe neck pain. Ironically enough, the safety features in many cars, like seat belts and airbags, can actually increase your possibility of getting whiplash, but obviously if you were to choose between a fatal accident and whiplash, you would want the latter. However, there are ways to still use the life-saving features in your car and reduce whiplash with just a few simple tweaks to your driving position.

Many people drive with their seat in a relaxed position, and therefore have the seat leaned back because it may be more comfortable. Yet, if your seat is leaned backwards too far, then if you are thrown forward in an accident, your neck is going to have a farther distance to travel before it meets the seat. This means that the snapping motion that causes whiplash is going to be intensified, and your symptoms and injury will be worse. Thus the headrest should be fairly close to your head. Similarly, your headrest needs to be up as high as it can go so that your head will be as covered as possible if it were to hit the headrest in an accident. This position might seem a bit awkward or too upright at first, but it is worth the adjustment if you want to help prevent injury in an accident.

Here is a common myth with anorexia: “If she only eats a granola bar and piece of fruit for lunch at least she is eating something. Isn’t that right?” Wrong! What is wrong with this philosophy?

The problem with this philosophy is that it is based on an empty hope. The hope is your child is going to get better without ever having to face her fear of eating more.

Let’s project this faulty belief further forward. If she will only eat a granola bar and piece of fruit for lunch, how is she going to increase her calorie intake? If she were able to do that, wouldn’t she have already done it on her own? Would you need to demand she eat everything you send with her? Would you need to have teachers observe to see what she truly eats?

The obvious answer is no. She would eat what you send with her and there would be no need for observers and teacher reports.

So the reality is if your child is anorexic and all she eats is a granola bar and a piece of fruit for lunch; that is all she will continue to eat. And she will probably eat even less in the near future.

If an adolescent girl (non-exercising) needs about 1800 calories to maintain her current weight; what is the likelihood she will maintain if this is all she eats for lunch? Consider the number of calories she will have to consume at breakfast and supper to reach that goal. The chances of that happening are slim.

It is easy to do! I have some fun ideas that could help your summer get together become something special. How many times have you been to a cookout when everyone spends the day sitting or eating? Parties like this tend to become boring and be unhealthy. There are many fun activities you could add to almost any party to make them a hit and healthy.

If you are having an indoor party you could get dance video games. These fun interactive games hook right into your television or game system. Everyone can have fun with this idea. people can have dance competitions and more. Even is some people would rather not dance they could still have a time watching everyone else busting a move.

For healthy food ideas you could carve out a watermelon to look like a basket and fill it with fresh fruits. A fruit smoothie bar is exciting for everyone. Fill bowls with fresh fruits, nuts, granola and more. Let everyone decide what they would like. To make it special for the kids fill a cup with colorful, fun straws and let them push the button on the blender. Serve chicken instead of red meat and offer your guests plenty of water.

If you plan on having a party outdoors you could set fun games up on your lawn. Volleyball is one of the best examples of this. When I was a kid my parents would host cookouts and set up lawn games. Everyone had such a great time playing volleyball, horse shoes and more.