5 Shocking Reasons Why Milk Is Bad For Your Health

Here are 5 Shocking Reasons Why Milk Is Bad For Your Health

Brief background details about milk and its production

Milk has been a source of nourishment on earth for ages,as nutritionists advice diary milk intake in our dietary needs.Milk produced by herbivores(animals that eat grasses) have been the most widely accepted and ingested as it has this distinct nourishing taste.Cow's milk is believed to composed of

• 87.7% water
•  4.9% lactose (carbohydrate)
• 3.3% protein
• 3.4% fat
• 0.7% minerals

Though milk composition could vary based on the producing animal like goat,cow,sheep etc but generally water is the major component followed by lactose.Doctors have considered milk as an  important component of a child’s diet due to its rich mineral components like calcium and phosphorus needed for the proper development of skeletal bones.

It is important to note that in the past,farmer allow their milking cow's enough time in graze a lot of fresh green grasses,this enable the animal replenish and reproduce lost milk.In contrast,milk production in industries today does not really follow this crude but efficient process rather cow's are feed grains,remember the body systems of these animals are built for the digestion of grass,when grains are used instead,the implications are

•  More thirst
•  More rumen (stomach) acidity
•  Diluted milk and ruminal acidosis.

ACIDOSIS is simply defined as an excessively acid condition of the body fluids or tissues.Acidosis in cattles can lead to inflammation,ulcers,growth of infectious bacteria and E. coli.In other to offset these ailments antibiotics are given to these animals.

Industrial production don't give the animal required time to replenish as cows are inseminated just a few months after her previous birth.When cows produce milk for longer than one year, their immune systems are compromised and milk quality is diminished.This process is quite discomforting to these animal as it also forces the system to increase production of pregnancy-triggered estrogen in the milk supply.NOTE, Estrogen can fuel tumor growth.

MILK RED-FLAGS

1. LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

To some this might be the first time you are learning about this disorder.When a patient is diagnosed with Lactose intolerance,its simply implies that your body system lacks the ability to produce the necessary enzyme required for the digestion of milk(lactose carbohydrate).So many suffer from this health disorder but are not well aware of it,Reports has it that about 60% of people in the world today suffer from this disorder and as such lack the enzyme(lactase) to properly digest cow's milk.Some evolutionary biologists strongly believe that people who have the ability to digest lactose were among groups whose ancestors were dairy farmers.

The high percentage of people suffering from this disorder is due to after about two years of age when we have stopped breast feeding,the body tends to stop the production of these enzyme needed for proper digestion of milk,and at such when you grow older and continue taking milk into the system,it leads to many complications like bloating and diarrhea within your digestive system.People suffering from asthma,constant headaches, fatigue, and digestive problems are hereby advised to cut out diary from their dietary needs if they hope for improvements in their health complications.


2. RISK OF OSTEOPOROSIS

 Its is true that at infant babies are given milk in order for them to have strong bones but according to a recent study in the British Medical Journal Among women, those who consumed three or more glasses of milk daily had a 60%  increased risk for developing a hip fracture and a 16% increased risk for developing any bone fracture.According to the study in women, milk intake has in no way reduced the risk of fracture,therefore it was concluded that when it comes to Osteoporosis,Milk intake have in effect increased women chances of getting the disease.

according to experts 
you're much better off getting calcium from dairy-free sources that don't carry all these risks. On average, we absorb only about 30 percent of the calcium found in milk, yogurt, and cheese; but we absorb twice the amount of calcium if we eat vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, spinach etc.

3. CANCER RISK

Breast cancer (for women) and prostates cancer(for men) have been strongly linked with high intake of meat and dairy foods.Its best to eat healthy and as well stay healthy,Milk intake should be reduced to the least minimum or possibly cut off from our daily dietary as study have indicated that milk does you more harm than good.
Dairy consumption has been linked with  type 1 diabetes,cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease and cancers. Scientists don’t really know if this is specifically because of the composition of dairy fat, casein.Casein is a protein found in cows milk,and has been associated to different forms of cancer, with strong link for lymphoma, thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer.This is the more reason why milk is bad for your health.

4. DIOXINS

Adulteration of raw milk can lead to unacceptable amounts of chemicals and their residues in our milk supply, and consequently pose a potential threat to human health.Products from dairy has been linked with high intake of toxins into the body due to the certain manufacturing process they undergo.These toxins(DIOXINS) don't readily leave the body system,therefore continuous accumulation of these toxins in the system over time can affect the reproductive, immune and the central nervous system as well as increase risk of  cancerous cell within the body.People don't really need milk,its good for children but makes adults malnourished.Its high time you understand the fact that milk is bad for your health as an adult,if you must take milk then look for non dairy-milk.

5. INCREASE RISK OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE IN MEN

High consumption of milk has been associated with increased chances of having Parkinson disease especially in men,possibility is dramatically high as studies taken on a group of men have proved.So if you take your health seriously then you should stay away from milk and look for alternatives.Some alternative include:
SOY MILK
COCONUT MILK
PEA MILK
ALMOND MILK
RICE MILK.

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6 Health Risks Of Cellphone Usage You Must Not Ignore

Over the years,cellphones has made life quite easy and simpler but also have posed series of challenges to our well being both physically and mentally.Today you will learn a lot and understand the safest means to use your cellphone and not jeopardize your health at the long run.

Brief History Of Mobile Phones

On April 3, 1973,the company MOTOROLA introduced the very first mobile device,pioneered by its top researcher and executive  Martin Cooper.This very first device weighed a 1.1kg and measured in at 228.6x127x44.4mm, and you get to charge it for like 10 hours just to have a 30mins call time.So now you know the all fancy device you have in your hand was not all fancy from origin.
The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was subsequently released In 1983,which costs $3995 and can only save 30 contacts.Now that's a whooping high price for a small gadget whose performance wasn't quite impressive.But back then it was a great break through to the telecommunications industry.

In conclusion,in just about 40 years ago from the moment the first mobile device was introduced till date,cell phone have had a rather rapid revolutionary scope from a hunk of cream-colored one-way plastic to the now sleek multi-purpose devices.

Does Cell Phone Benefits Out Weigh Dangers Associated With It?

Truth be told,the invention of cell phones is one of the best things that happened to humanity,its a must have,inevitable and you can help it.
The main feature of the cell phone that make it a high demand electronic gadget is the ‘instant access' which makes them the most exclusive devices for communication,leisure,surfing the net,multimedia and so much more.
But despite its huge importance to our everyday life,cellphones have been related to a series of health problems and complications and poses a treat to human lives and existence.

Now to answer the question above,well i don't think so.I have come to believe that the health risks and problems related to cell phone usage is simply because we are wanting too much of the good.lets take a quick look at few advantages and disadvantages of cellphones.

ADVANTAGES

• Communicating with Friends, Family, and Coworkers despite their location(except the moon of course)
• Constant Internet Access
• All-in-One Device(apps,camera,recorder etc)

DISADVANTAGES

• Can Lead to Some Pretty Serious Accidents
• Improper disposal of cellphones often leaves a toxic imprint on the environment.(due to lead, nickel, and beryllium components)
• Reduces Real Human Interaction due to its engagements and addiction
• Breach of Privacy and Security

Avoiding some of these disadvantages can be attainable if we apply a little caution and discipline with cellphone usage,like

• Not isolating yourself from the people around you.
• Not operating your phone while driving,biking or any other thing that require rapt attention.
• Keeping them away from children
• Using head piece with too loud music playing right into your ear.

HEALTH RISKS OF CELLPHONE USAGE

1. Risk Of Cancer :
this particular health risk is one you must have heard or known of,but do you know that study shows that the electromagnetic radiation emitted by cellphones get absorbed in the skin tissues when we hold the phone for longer times.According to reports from world health organisation (WHO),cellphones emit radio frequency (RF) fields that is 1000 times greater than what is emitted from base stations.And Note that the International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified RF as a possible carcinogen in humans.Cancer is one ailment you can't even wish for an enemy,so try as much as you can to keep you phone as far away from you as possible if not in use.Similarly,study have shown that Children and teen are at higher risk of developing brain cancer from cellphone radiation than adults because their nervous systems are still developing.



2. Infertility : 
This one is particularly for men,little do you know that your phone which is your best friend can also lead to your doom,one you dread the most - INFERTILITY.
A research was carried out with rats,in which they where exposed to radiations emitted by cell phones,and it was observed that  cellphone radiation decreases sperm count in male rats.This also holds truth in humans as study shows that the group of men who used cellphones had a decreased sperm cell count in their semen,which subsequently leads to infertility.So you now see how dangerous that mobile device can harm even the very thing that makes you a man.

SAFETY MEASURES :

The golden rule is to keep the cellphone as far away from your testicles as possible,instead of dipping it into your side pocket,hold it,and instead of holding it,use your breast pocket.

3.Increased Anxiety:
Am guessing you are wondering how true this is.I will take the time to explain to you how,and you will relate it to you everyday life and see how far this goes to be true.
Just a No.2 is tailored at men,this particular health risk is more evident in teenagers or young adults.Teenagers rely mostly on texting for communication among peers especially the vigorous usage of social media,chats and messengers.Being their primary means of communication,it can also cause change of moods,increase anxiety and so.Though its not entirely all negative as it can also bring happiness and joy but focusing on the negative impact lets visualize this scenerio

 The instant reply by the friend can bring instant joy and happiness. But in case of delayed response or no response, this same pleasure turns into disappointment and sadness producing anxiety.

We all can relate to the feeling of not getting a response especially when you are desperate for one,sometimes you send loads of messages and if the the person at the other end ignores and never responds,you have these all negative feelings and thoughts race through your spines,it can be depressing too.
On another note,have you heard of  Teen Tendonitis (TTT)? Its a product of excessive texting,its symptoms are evident through pain in the hands, back and neck due to poor posture. It can equally lead to impaired vision and even arthritis as you advance in age.

SAFETY MEASURES :

• curb the impulse of replying to text or chats.
• moderate conversations on cellphones
• Regulate the amount of time,energy and money spent on cell phones
• Always take hold of your emotions.

4.Sleep Loss:
The main reason this health risk has been persistent is due to the fact that most people prefer using their phones as a bed companion.Most people keep their phones close by while sleeping in order to be able to respond to messages.Night time regular chatting actually leads to sleep disorder,ever wondered why you find it difficult to sleep at night?Major contributing factors to interrupted sleep pattern is getting awakened in the middle of the night due to cellphone rings and vibration,and increased use of cellphones through the evening until midnight also contributes to sleep loss..some times you end up using sleeping pills which over time has been known to have adverse medical effect.Its take s discipline to switch off your phone at night in order to have a good night sleep,the chat can wait till the morning.

SAFETY MEASURES :

• Switch off your phone before bedtime
• Get over the anxiety to respond to messages or chats at odd hours
• Draw a sleep routine,that way you are more liable to keeping to it
• Schedule your phone to automatic Off and On hour(usually late at nightsand early morning respectively)
• Enforce discipline and prioritize your chats. 

5. Hearing impairment:
Study have shown that people who attended phone calls for approximately 2 hours on a daily bases were at a higher risk of hearing loss compared to those moderate users (10-20 mins).
These days you rarely concludes your day without noticing about 10 different people with an earphone on.the cellphones emitted electromagnetic field is a contributing factor to impaired hearing and you even make matters worse by using an earpiece with very loud music.Moderation in life is the key to sound living,so lets help ourselves for the sake of longevity.

SAFETY MEASURES :

• Don't buy earpiece with very high sound output
• Don't wear you earpiece for too long
• adhere to warnings by your cellphones as you attempt to increase volume to maximum,dont ignore them.
• Using hands-free headset can be beneficial as you can take call from your phone from 30 feet away thereby keeping you at safe distance from the phones radiations.
• Sometimes make use of the in built loud speakers in your phones to take calls and listen to music.
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6. Eye Problem : 
Do you know that the glaring screen and small font size put a lot of strain on your eyes,moreso when done in the dark?
Some can stare at their phones the whole day,maybe surfing the net,reading pdf files or e-books,playing game etc.Since the screen is small,text in cellphones are relatively small causing you to stare with your eyes wide open,and when this happens you blink less which results to irritation,dry eyes and reddening of the eye.For the safty of your eye,do the following:

SAFETY MEASURES :

• Use your phones more in bright light than in the dark
• Increase you phone fonts to reduce eye strain
• Instead of Text e-book,you can revert to audio books which you also play with a stereo.
• Adjust the lighting of your phone to moderate,i.e not too bright and not too dull.
• Don't stare at your phone for too long,periodically take your eyes off for some minutes.

Some other health risks of Cellphone usage include :  
Stress
Heart problems
Infections
allergies

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How To Make A Mind Blowing Speech Or Presentation

When we talk about how to make a speech,the first things that comes to mind is how to impress your audience with a mind blowing speech and as well convey the intended message in mind or on paper.In other words it is known as PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Public speaking is simply defined as the process or act of performing a speech to a live audience.Which can also be called oratory or oration.Most people require considerable time and constant practice before they can confidently talk in front of an audience.
To make a successful and outstanding speech depends largely on our attitude and mental coherence,some make a lousy or boring presentations not because they don't have a great content or idea but in most cases,failure to deliver an outstanding speech has been attributed to the manner in which the speech was presented.

HOW IT ALL STARTED

History has it that speech making was founded out of philosophy,because way back 2000+ years ago great founding fathers of philosophy PLATO and Aristotle,the then SOCRATES where among the greatest in making presentations,and taught their students such that they can represent in certain crucial areas like law, economics and politics.Athens was the world power once politics and philosophy is concerned and as such,speech and presentation was vital to excelling in those fields.
Greece and Rome with the help of Socrates trained its citizens in the art of public speaking in order to participate efficiently in the society.
Aristotle identified the basic elements of good speech,and noted that every speaker is known for its credibility,followed by the clarity and validity of the idea he is passing,then emotional appeals which plays a vital role in connecting the speaker and his audience through stratagic persuasiveness.
We can also talk about Marcus Tullius Cicero,who during the first century BC rose to power as an orator, lawyer, politician, and philosopher in the ancient Roman world dominance.Some of the greatest men in the art of public speaking and presentations are  Abraham Lincoln,Martin Luther King,Charles De Gaulle (Hitler),John Knox,John Calvin,Barrack Obama,Edmund Burke,Daniel O'Connell,Henry Gratten etc.


THE INNER GAME 

You might be wondering what i mean by the "inner game".Its has to deal with those background attributes in which you have to acquire or put in check in order to effectively deliver  that mind blowing speech or presentation.They are more like the foundation,the mental state or the fore-hand qualities that must be in place before the skill of how to make a speech is acquired.Below am going to outline 3 necessary inner game attributes required :

1. Develop A Sense Of Freedom :
To some,making a public speech is their worse nightmare,having to stand in front of thousands of peers,superiors and judges,the dreaded fear of embarrassing oneself in front of their classmates or colleagues. Let me break it to you, the audiences can rarely detect anxiety in a speaker,It seems much worse to you than your listeners,Look confident, even if you don’t feel it..So always have this sense of freedom like you are discussing with a friend,this is very effective because if you can make your mind believe you are speaking with a group of friends,then you will not have to worry about what others are thinking about you at that moment.Once this is achieved you eradicate fidgeting and shaky hands.

2. Believe In Yourself :
This is the part where confidence comes in play.Building confidence cannot be done in a day,its not a not an automatic response,but over time with practice you become a champion.
Start off with the mirror,then gather a group of friends and make a speech giving them the option to score you.then expand to more larger group,maybe in class room,ask and answer questions.Once you notice you have overcome the pressure on any group advance to a higher gatherings like in church,social events,seminars,and other events that involves crowds.
The truth is usually at first,you might feel nervous,its okay to be nervous so expect it and then overcome it.

3. Paint A Mental Picture:
The mind is the greatest tool to having a success in this regard as much as it is the greatest tool to your doom.Before you mount the stage paint a mental picture of what you,PICTURE SUCCESS!
This technique works 100% of the time just as the saying goes,"what you see is what you become",don't ever let fear of failure or disgrace slip into your mind instead visualize yourself being loved and admired by your audience,generally rest your mind on positive vibes and you will be shocked at the wonders of the mind. Delet the following from your mind

• People will laugh at me
• I’ll forget my next point
• I’ll be boring
• People will see how nervous I am
• I’ll freeze and won’t be able to answer people’s questions

HOW TO MAKE A MIND BLOWING SPEECH

Researches have proven that the number one thing people fear the most apart from death is public speaking.Being asked to prepare and give a speech can seem very intimidating especially when you've never done it before.That is the main reason for this article,to show you how to make that speech.

BEFORE SPEECH

1. Make Adequate Preparations
Preparations is one aspect of life that is always associated with success.Preparation is required in just about everything you do and giving a speech is one that requires adequate preparations.The biggest question here is,"how do you prepare?" Stand up and walk around as you practice out loud. Don’t memorize your speech or practice it word for word. become one with the speech you are about to present. Furthermore: 

• Plan Your Speech
• Choose a single focused topic and related sub topics
• Research on the topics
• Write the Speech
• Compose One Sentence That Clearly States Your Purpose(Topic)
• Practice the Speech over and over

2. Put Things In Order
putting things in other does not apply only to your materials,you have to put yourself in order too.How do you achieve this

• Dress appropriately
• Look in a mirror before you go onstage
• Make sure that you have all of your materials in order
• Have a glass of water to moisten your throat

3. Breathing Exercise
Do you know you can experience calmness through the way you breath,now the trick is :
Just before you mount the stage and begin speaking,take three slow, deep breaths through your nose, filling your belly. As you breathe out, say silently to yourself, “Relax.I Am In Control”.

WHILE ON SPEECH

1. BODY LANGUAGE
Starting with a smile is a huge plus,because that way you build rapport with your listeners and they will in turn reward you with warmness.
Your facial expression plays a crucial role too, key points are properly conveyed with your facial expressions.Being persuasive and convincing has a lot to do with your facial expressions.
Be sure to maintain a good posture,Stand up straight,Avoid placing your hands on your hips and appear rooted as these indicates confidence and high self esteem.

2. Make Eye Contact
Making eye contacts can be engaging,make eye contact with as many people as possible thereby looking as if you’re interested in them.Move your eyes around your audience so that everyone feels included in the speech.If the eye contact is too intense for you to handle, just look above their heads.Its important you spend more time looking at the audience than your speech paper.

3. Maintain A Slow And steady Pace

Breath normally and talk slowly,one word at a time,n front of your audience you may experience a natural adrenaline rush that will make you want to speak much too quickly,Always remember to pause,relax and be in control.The watch word is : ALWAYS TAKE IT SLOW.

4. Pause Mechanisms

In other to main your pace and not loose cool,you must employ some pause mechanism while you speak. Speaking slowing shows great deal of relaxation,so take your time and pause periodically.Also eradicate the Um's & Ah's they are tools than comes in handy in undermining your quality and regard on stage. So avoid them at all cost.

5. If Things Go Wrong,Simply Laugh It Over  

NO need getting stuck at the middle of your speech and then dwell there in shame,a laugh at your blunder can be relieving and signifies you are in control.Or if at a point you forgot your speech then simply skip to your vote of thanks,bow and leave the stage.Never ever try to mumble,or look at the roof in an attempt to remember.

I believe now that you have been empowered with the necessary tools on how to make a maind blowing speech or presentation.Go out their and have your name written in the stars.

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