Welcome to Jesse Corban Robert's Health Blog

Being in a relationship is a beautiful thing. Scientists say that isolation can cause an increase in one's susceptibility to diseases by up to 20 percent. As much as this is scary, it's true though!. Nature has taught us on how relationship is vital to our survival from the seasonal migration of birds, mammals and fishes from one part of the earth to another in groups to reproduce and seek for food, to the presence of both male and female gametes even in micro-organisms for reproduction. There are benefits to being in a relationship as well as challenges involved. Humans are very social creatures and as such would love to interact with one and another. But certain features must be found in a relationship to make it work. They are: - trust; - honesty; - openness; - integrity; - support; - ability to admit mistakes; - good listening ears and; - selflessness. On this note, we must understand that only healthy relationships can breed great health benefit...

" Your health account, your bank account, they're the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out. Exercise is King, and Nutrition is Queen, together you have a Kingdom".                                                                                      -Jack Lalenne , body builder known as the "Godfather of fitness". Like most people, getting to workout everyday or as often as possible every week was one of the top items on your new year's resolution. I guess! Although, this is absolutely a great idea, losing motivation easily is one of those ma...

Self-medication has almost become cliché in households, and even society in general. Everyone knows to pop an analgesic like paracetamol for an headache, or any ache. What about our untrained and uncertified family members especially mothers and grandmothers, and even friends who are quick to offer us medical advice and prescribe random drugs for us whenever we fall ill. As much as they may have good intentions, it may be dangerous to our health in the long run. Most individual seldom visit a doctor or medical professional for checkups or medical advice even during an illness. They would rather consider an over-the-counter prescription medication to treat symptoms. This may be because they would want to avoid the cost and hassle of visiting a doctor or it could be a direct result of personal fears associated with a medical diagnosis. An individual could limit this excuses by: - understanding that doctors are trained to accurately diagnose the ailment and provide an appropriat...

Fruits and Vegetables are neat, they make you feel good from your head to feet.                                                                                                                     -Mallerie Most people are used to the saying that "An onion can make people cry but there's never been a vegetable that can make people laugh". Although this may sound true on some level but I would love you know that not only are ...

         Hi, do you wish to live everyday of your life stress free and full of energy, even if you work 24/7, 365 days a year, and still enjoy other health benefits, then meditation may be what you need. I know this may sound a bit exaggerating, but the benefits of meditation is "worth the saying". "Meditation is mind without agitation", says Narasimhan. Stress creates agitation and is something most of us deal with on some level. There are different types of meditation but the two most common and useful types of meditation are the "Mindfulness of Breathing(anapana sati), and Loving-Kindness Meditation(matta bhavana)". For those just learning about meditation for the first time, the mindfulness of breathing is a good way to start. Firstly, you have to understand the Ps which are the place, posture, practice and problem associated with this type of meditation. - Place: a less noisy and serene environment, perhaps a room with less di...

Water is a universal solvent. Our bod ies contain about 75percent water . Apart from its common uses like in aiding digestion , preventing dehydration , et cetera , water has several other unusual uses and some may surprise you !. Most people are used to the 8 by 8 rule of drinking water which states that, "an individual should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day". Although that may sound helpful but it may not be applied to everybody, seeing that most persons lifestyle vary. Those who work less and I mean those who ain't really into much physical labour and sweat less, should drink less and vice versa. Most nutritionists and institute of medicine recommend that the adequate intake(AI) for men should be roughly 13 cups(3 litres) of total beverages a day. While for women is about 9cups(2.2 litres) of total beverages a day. Those intakes should include not only water but other fluids like tea, wine, yoghurts, fruit juice in tota...