It's a common observation in modern urban population that most people find an easy excuse in blaming it on their genes for poor health. What they deliberately tend to forget is the simple fact that genes, or genetic makeup of a human body is only partly responsible for their health conditions.

Environmental and situational risk factors, though have a significant effect on health condition of an individual, it is the behavioral aspect of a person that is more responsible for his poor health.

The completion of the Human Genome Project (HGP) has led to increased availability of genetic risk information linking gene variants to a number of common health conditions.

Recently, Suzanne O'Neill and her colleagues from the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, US, conducted a survey to identify the link between family history, behavioral risks and causal attributions for diseases.

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The whole world comes to a standstill when someone comes to know that or she has breast cancer. Though there are many treatment procedures for the killer disease today, it becomes almost obvious that the doomsday is near. Leave alone the tremendous pain one has to bear with, the very fear of death makes living life an uphill task.

Adding complementary therapies in the form of lifestyle changes and alternative medicines to your treatment plan can help you feel better and improve your prognosis. Oncologists are of the view that when it comes to breast cancer, conventional treatment procedures like surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and radiation are unavoidable. But adopting a few holistic health strategies offer effective healing benefits. Here are some health care tips that make living with breast cancer a bit easier:

Acupuncture: Stimulation of certain points on body activates key portions of the nervous system, resulting in the release of body's own pain-killers and a boost to immune system.

Dietary supplements: Apart from vitamins, minerals, and herbs, taking antioxidant supplements like turmeric help to negate the side-effects of chemotherapy. Other dietary supplements that show promise to breast cancer patients include curcumin, vitamin D3, and Maitake mushrooms.

Eat anti-inflammatory foods: Anti-inflammatory foods stop metastasis or spreading of cancer. Same is true for breast cancer. Eat more of salmon, walnuts, pumpkin seeds to prevent breast cancer.

Follow a detox-diet: Adding dark leafy green vegetables to the diet keeps kidneys and liver, the two major organs of human body, working properly so they can eliminate the harmful remains of chemotherapy drugs after they’ve done their job.

Stick to organic diet: Pesticides used during farming of non-organic crops are “xenoestrogens,” which stimulate the development of hormone-dependent tumors. So, it is always advisable to go the organic way, and start eating pesticide-free food. Regular exercise: There is no alternative to regular exercise. Sticking to a daily work-out schedule keeps immune system working in proper condition and detoxify at regular intervals.

It's a wonderful experience for every mom to raise her baby and to witness each and every moment of her child's growth. But, when it comes to baby health care every mom needs to take it very seriously. Here are some baby health care tips that will help new moms in upbringing of their child in a better way.

When can your baby start drinking water
Doctors always advise that your baby doesn't need water till he/she is 6 months, as breast feeding is enough to meat the requirements of the baby. And once your baby has started teething, he or she will need fluoride to support the new teeth and so your baby needs to start drinking water.

Why your baby cries
Most of the times it has been observed that parents will do everything possible to stop their baby from crying, but they need to understand the main reason for baby crying. Problem with a diaper is one of the reasons and another reasons might be the issues related to health care. Whenever he/she starts weeping, try to make your baby little comfortable, see if, he/she is hungry or feeling thirsty, does your baby need a diaper change, whether he/she is over tired or they might have missed any of the regular naps.

Sleeping position of your baby
Babies who are into the habit of sleeping on their stomach should be advised to sleep on their back, as it has been recently discovered that babies who sleep on their stomach tends to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS, and so paediatrician recommends to put your child on their back to avoid the chances of SIDS and for proper health care of a child.

Always go for recommended skin care products
Experts always recommend soft and gentle skin care products to be used for a baby's skin. And it is best to use natural skin care products that are more skin-friendly and aren't harmful. Natural oils like rosemary oil, almond oil, lavender oil, jojoba oil are best for a child's delicate and soft skin.