People find many reasons to procrastinate exercising. They range from bad weather, to being busy, to having a cold, to much more creative ones!
The trick is to retrain one's mind to understand and accept that exercising is extremely beneficial. Think of it as a battle, with the obstacles to be conquered not just once, but regularly. Instead of being daunted, consider it a test to become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally. There is nothing sweeter than success, especially when it comes from self-improvement!
First, it is extremely important to exercise in a manner that appeals to you. No one wants to something on a daily basis which they dislike. You must enjoy the exercises you do, even if it's different than what friends or co-workers do. Ask yourself what you did in the past that brought joy, even if it wasn't traditional exercise. Could it have been playing tennis in college? Did you spend hours with a punching bag as a kid? Were you the best skater in the neighborhood? You get the idea. It may be easier to choose something to do on your own, since you can follow your own schedule, but you may prefer the moral support and camaraderie of others. It all depends on whether you need socialization in order to make exercise fun. Even if you exercise "formally" just twice a week, if you love it, you'll want to practice and stay in shape on your days off.
Second, once you have found your desired way to exercise, objectively look at your schedule. It is easy to commit to exercise, but hard to follow through, so be conservative. If you work normal business hours, the only available time may be in the evening; it is important to understand that feelings of fatigue are often remedied by an invigorating work out. Many individuals actually have increased stamina and strength in late afternoon and early evening, and studies prove that even late-night exercise ending 30 minutes before sleep does not interfere with it. (However, don't work out immediately after a big meal because the body is spending energy on digestion.) Many indoor workouts can be done while watching television or movies, and outdoor ones can be accompanied by favorite music. This added entertainment will make time fly and add a different dimension to your program. It now becomes your time to escape from daily life and focus on your own interests, if only for 30 minutes. Failing that, you can catch up on news broadcasts, or ponder situations that require your assistance, increasing the value of this time.
Third, have what you need handy. That means keeping necessary clothes, shoes and equipment together in one place. It's much easier to follow a regime if your Tae-Bo DVD is already in the machine, if your exercise bike is set up and ready to go, or your gym bag is in your car, outfitted with towels and toiletries. Running late is often a deterrent to exercise, but with everything at your fingertips, there's more chance of follow-through.
Fourth, find a way to monitor your improvement-and there will be improvement. Sometimes the best encouragement to continue with any physical fitness program is to see your body and abilities get better. Now, there may not be constant progress (even pro's have off days) but after a few weeks, you should see small changes for the better. When the scale numbers come down, or you can fit into those old jeans, or your muscles look tauter, or you can continue longer, you're heading in the right direction. Knowing that you are improving your physical health and your personal abilities (not to mention appearance) will give you impetus not to miss your daily workout. Don't worry if situations arise where you just can't squeeze it in, though. People's lives are busy and family and work obligations many times take priority. The next day, simply work out a little more, and increase physical activities. Walk to meet the kids at the bus stop instead of driving, or take the stairs instead of the elevator, for example. Although it is important to get at least a half hour of physical conditioning each day, you should not allow situations beyond your control to cause stress. But do remember that it's important to bet back into routine as quickly as possible, since the longer you postpone it, the harder it may be to get back to the level you once were.
When you find the type of exercise that elevates your spirit and produces noticeable results, you will look forward to that part of your daily routine, and soon you won't be able to imagine life without it!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
5 Tips to Win Over Stress
Stress can be caused by almost anything around us, traffic, job, lack of money, family and the list goes on. Some can handle stress well and remain calm while others need to release it to start functioning well again. For both cases, it is important to face that you are undergoing a stressful situation and come up with an immediate plan to resolve it. Simply ignoring it will not make it go away, rather it can haunt you in the future. There are medical studies that proves that psychological stress can add up to the immune-related disease that can make you very sick.
1. Know your problem. The first step is knowing your enemy and acknowledge that you are undergoing a fight over stress. Then you need to determine the type of stress that you are dealing with. There are two basic types, long term and acute stress. A long term stress is the stress that you endure daily, everything that you encounter in your life can add up to this. On the otherhand, acute stress is caused by more specific events like a recent fight with your mother or an accident. Both type of stress can affect your health in the long run so you need to determine the root of this worries and find specific means to eliminate it.
2. Find ways to eliminate the root of your stress. After accepting that you have a problem you should further evaluate yourself and what causes these stress. Is it family related? Is it about your Job? A debt problem perhaps. After determining the root of your stress, think of ways how you can eliminate this to change the situation. Fix that family problem, get a new job or hold a garage sale. There’s always a solution to any problem, the key is to not give up until you find that solution 3. Take time to smell the roses. Living in a fast paced routine can build up stress that is more than you can handle. It wouldnt hurt to take things slow and take control of your life as well as the situations that you’re getting into. There’s no need to rush so take your time and live a little. Learn to be carefree once in a while so that you can appreciate what you have right now instead of always running for what you want.
4. Set aside a “me” time. Add a “me” time in your daily routine wherein for few minutes you forget everything that you worry about. Reflect on how have you changed throughout the years, what goals have you accomplished so far and what will you do today, next month or this year to further achieve your other goals.
5. Satisfy your adventurous bone. Do different things once in a while since a daily routine can make you feel bored. move out of your circle and try new things that can spice up your live.
People will always encounter stressful situation that can make life harder but in a way spice up your daily routine. You should not ignore it rather face it and come up with a solution to eliminate the root of your stress because there’s so many things to do in life than be stressed.
1. Know your problem. The first step is knowing your enemy and acknowledge that you are undergoing a fight over stress. Then you need to determine the type of stress that you are dealing with. There are two basic types, long term and acute stress. A long term stress is the stress that you endure daily, everything that you encounter in your life can add up to this. On the otherhand, acute stress is caused by more specific events like a recent fight with your mother or an accident. Both type of stress can affect your health in the long run so you need to determine the root of this worries and find specific means to eliminate it.
2. Find ways to eliminate the root of your stress. After accepting that you have a problem you should further evaluate yourself and what causes these stress. Is it family related? Is it about your Job? A debt problem perhaps. After determining the root of your stress, think of ways how you can eliminate this to change the situation. Fix that family problem, get a new job or hold a garage sale. There’s always a solution to any problem, the key is to not give up until you find that solution 3. Take time to smell the roses. Living in a fast paced routine can build up stress that is more than you can handle. It wouldnt hurt to take things slow and take control of your life as well as the situations that you’re getting into. There’s no need to rush so take your time and live a little. Learn to be carefree once in a while so that you can appreciate what you have right now instead of always running for what you want.
4. Set aside a “me” time. Add a “me” time in your daily routine wherein for few minutes you forget everything that you worry about. Reflect on how have you changed throughout the years, what goals have you accomplished so far and what will you do today, next month or this year to further achieve your other goals.
5. Satisfy your adventurous bone. Do different things once in a while since a daily routine can make you feel bored. move out of your circle and try new things that can spice up your live.
People will always encounter stressful situation that can make life harder but in a way spice up your daily routine. You should not ignore it rather face it and come up with a solution to eliminate the root of your stress because there’s so many things to do in life than be stressed.
6-S for More Brain Power Shortcuts to Success
My Shortcuts to Success articles are all about little shortcuts to success. And who doesnt like to take a shortcut?
I have a list six things to do every day to maintain your physical health. Im calling them the 6-S Steps to Success. This is a list of quick little things you can do that will really maximize your mental output by using your physical body. Think of the 6-S Steps (Six-cess) in the vein of the 4-S Parade. I first learned of the 4 S parade from my freshman roommate in college and have since heard the expression around the world. I laugh every time I remember it so I decided to use the same kind of memory hook so you will easily remember this list.
First, its so important to remember that the mind and body are one system. If your body is run down its going to get more difficult to maintain stamina and have your mind open for perceiving possibilities and solutions. When you remember to do these six little things every day you will take a shortcut to mental and physical fitness.
Ready - - Here they are:
1. Sip 2. Surge 3. Stretch 4. Sit-up 5. Smell 6. Swivel
Sip - First thing in the morning, drink a glass of water. I drink my first glass when I put the water on to boil for my French Press Coffee. You have been sleeping all night and your body is dehydrated. Now do your body and brain a favor and give it some water. Then throughout the day, keep a glass of water handy and sip all day. Your system is constantly de-toxing and it uses the air out of your lungs, the perspiration on your skin and your urine to carry the toxins out of your body. So give it enough water to do its job and keep you body and brain cells clean and clear.
Surge - I got this tip from a chiropractor - How your body responds to a workout is more important than the duration of the exercise. Getting a workout in is better than not getting a workout in, but wouldnt you want to get the maximum payoff for the time you put in? Using the concept of surging, you can get an effective workout in just 16 minutes. I use my Nordic Track for this one - - dont have to go to the gym, wear your heart rate monitor, or even get workout clothes on. Just hop on the Nordic track and use the built in timer. Using the idea of surge you are exercising the way kids naturally play or the way you play soccer or basketball. Speed up, rest, speed up, rest, speed up, and rest. Its a fantastic way to get in a good quick workout.
First do a 5 minute warm-up you will know when your body is warm you will feel warm and many people will have a slight perspiration. If you arent getting warm in 5 minutes, pick up the pace.
Then repeat the surge three times. The surge is:
20 seconds Maximum Effort (as fast as you possibly can) 20 seconds Recovery (slow movement) 20 seconds Maximum Effort 20 seconds Recovery 20-seconds Maximum Effort 2 whole minutes recovery Then Repeat surge cycle starting with 20 seconds of max effort Now one last time Repeat surge cycle starting with 20 seconds of max effort And now, Cool down by doing your stretches
Stretch - I got this tip from my deep tissue massage therapist. She is adamant that I do my stretches. And - - here is the success tip - - hold each stretch for a whole 20 seconds. Less than that is not an effective stretch. I combine another tip from a personal trainer - - stretch each muscle group twice. On the second stretch go 10% further than the first stretch. On the second stretch of the muscle group I stretch 10% further and hold to a count of 20.
Sit-up Sit up straight! I know your mom told you this and she was right. I got this from a health and fitness expert. Do whatever you can to prevent the forward head posture that comes from hunching over a computer day after day. Pretend you have little wires on the tops of your ears holding your head up straight. The very idea makes me smile. And here is another trick sit on your exercise ball instead of your desk chair off and on during the day. You will not only hold your head up straight, you will be strengthen your core muscles and improve your balance too.
Smell - Aromatherapy is really big these days. And for good reason. Aromatherapy is a form of therapy that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils , and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Right now as I sit here writing this, I have a vial of eucalyptus and a vial of frankincense to smell right here on my desk. I also have a container of sage. From time to time I open one of them up and just smell the wonderful aromas. Just switching to the olfactory sense opens your mind and is a sweet no calorie pleasure. I also use a few spritzes of mint or lemon before I exercise.
Swivel At least every hour, just stop. Stop what you are doing - - stand up. Move. I got this from Rob Smith of Better Posture Guaranteed fame. Put your hands on your hips and do exaggerated hip swivels in as big of arc as you can. Now swivel in the opposite direction. Its fun. And great for your back.
Now you are the road to better physical fitness in very little time - - and the 6-S (Six-cuss) works for any age or any stage of physical fitness.
And you have a cool way to remember it - - just as you remember the 4 Ss of the 4 S parade, you will remember that you need the 6 S Steps to success. Sip, surge, stretch, sit up, smell and swivel!
In the very near future I will be releasing the My Coach Companion internet coaching piece of Coach Companion. Its in beta testing right now and we are fine tuning the software and getting very valuable feedback from our beta testers. Its a great way to keep your goals and to do list front and center TOMA top of mind awareness. I love it, my programmer loves it - - and I know you will too.
I have a list six things to do every day to maintain your physical health. Im calling them the 6-S Steps to Success. This is a list of quick little things you can do that will really maximize your mental output by using your physical body. Think of the 6-S Steps (Six-cess) in the vein of the 4-S Parade. I first learned of the 4 S parade from my freshman roommate in college and have since heard the expression around the world. I laugh every time I remember it so I decided to use the same kind of memory hook so you will easily remember this list.
First, its so important to remember that the mind and body are one system. If your body is run down its going to get more difficult to maintain stamina and have your mind open for perceiving possibilities and solutions. When you remember to do these six little things every day you will take a shortcut to mental and physical fitness.
Ready - - Here they are:
1. Sip 2. Surge 3. Stretch 4. Sit-up 5. Smell 6. Swivel
Sip - First thing in the morning, drink a glass of water. I drink my first glass when I put the water on to boil for my French Press Coffee. You have been sleeping all night and your body is dehydrated. Now do your body and brain a favor and give it some water. Then throughout the day, keep a glass of water handy and sip all day. Your system is constantly de-toxing and it uses the air out of your lungs, the perspiration on your skin and your urine to carry the toxins out of your body. So give it enough water to do its job and keep you body and brain cells clean and clear.
Surge - I got this tip from a chiropractor - How your body responds to a workout is more important than the duration of the exercise. Getting a workout in is better than not getting a workout in, but wouldnt you want to get the maximum payoff for the time you put in? Using the concept of surging, you can get an effective workout in just 16 minutes. I use my Nordic Track for this one - - dont have to go to the gym, wear your heart rate monitor, or even get workout clothes on. Just hop on the Nordic track and use the built in timer. Using the idea of surge you are exercising the way kids naturally play or the way you play soccer or basketball. Speed up, rest, speed up, rest, speed up, and rest. Its a fantastic way to get in a good quick workout.
First do a 5 minute warm-up you will know when your body is warm you will feel warm and many people will have a slight perspiration. If you arent getting warm in 5 minutes, pick up the pace.
Then repeat the surge three times. The surge is:
20 seconds Maximum Effort (as fast as you possibly can) 20 seconds Recovery (slow movement) 20 seconds Maximum Effort 20 seconds Recovery 20-seconds Maximum Effort 2 whole minutes recovery Then Repeat surge cycle starting with 20 seconds of max effort Now one last time Repeat surge cycle starting with 20 seconds of max effort And now, Cool down by doing your stretches
Stretch - I got this tip from my deep tissue massage therapist. She is adamant that I do my stretches. And - - here is the success tip - - hold each stretch for a whole 20 seconds. Less than that is not an effective stretch. I combine another tip from a personal trainer - - stretch each muscle group twice. On the second stretch go 10% further than the first stretch. On the second stretch of the muscle group I stretch 10% further and hold to a count of 20.
Sit-up Sit up straight! I know your mom told you this and she was right. I got this from a health and fitness expert. Do whatever you can to prevent the forward head posture that comes from hunching over a computer day after day. Pretend you have little wires on the tops of your ears holding your head up straight. The very idea makes me smile. And here is another trick sit on your exercise ball instead of your desk chair off and on during the day. You will not only hold your head up straight, you will be strengthen your core muscles and improve your balance too.
Smell - Aromatherapy is really big these days. And for good reason. Aromatherapy is a form of therapy that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils , and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Right now as I sit here writing this, I have a vial of eucalyptus and a vial of frankincense to smell right here on my desk. I also have a container of sage. From time to time I open one of them up and just smell the wonderful aromas. Just switching to the olfactory sense opens your mind and is a sweet no calorie pleasure. I also use a few spritzes of mint or lemon before I exercise.
Swivel At least every hour, just stop. Stop what you are doing - - stand up. Move. I got this from Rob Smith of Better Posture Guaranteed fame. Put your hands on your hips and do exaggerated hip swivels in as big of arc as you can. Now swivel in the opposite direction. Its fun. And great for your back.
Now you are the road to better physical fitness in very little time - - and the 6-S (Six-cuss) works for any age or any stage of physical fitness.
And you have a cool way to remember it - - just as you remember the 4 Ss of the 4 S parade, you will remember that you need the 6 S Steps to success. Sip, surge, stretch, sit up, smell and swivel!
In the very near future I will be releasing the My Coach Companion internet coaching piece of Coach Companion. Its in beta testing right now and we are fine tuning the software and getting very valuable feedback from our beta testers. Its a great way to keep your goals and to do list front and center TOMA top of mind awareness. I love it, my programmer loves it - - and I know you will too.
The Most Serious Health Concerns for Women and What You Can Do
These days, it seems women have more health concerns than ever. Perhaps they are greater in number than ever before or perhaps we are just more aware of women's issues as women are more comfortable having them brought to the forefront.
One issue that continually does get the attention it deserves is breast cancer. The breast cancer statistics are alarming, and almost everyone you know has a sister or mother who has suffered from this deadly disease. If caught early enough, it does not have to be deadly. In fact, there are things you can do so that you don't get it at all. Every woman (young and old) should be checking their breasts monthly to detect for any strange lumps or any unusual signs. This can be done in the shower, with one arm raised and the other performing the checking task. Any doctor can show you the specifics on how to do this. If you do sense something suspicious, make an appointment with your doctor right away to have it looked at. The other thing you can do is be a conscious consumer; every day the FDA is coming out with new information as to what may be potential carcinogens (cancer-causing agents), from food additives to plastics to environmental hazards. Becoming aware and taking the time to be educated can make all the difference in the world.
Another major health concern for women is heart disease. This continues to be the number one killer of women, actually, and it doesn't just happen to those you would suspect. When people think of heart disease, most people think of the severely obese. However, women can suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, and clogged arteries from poor food choices, lack of exercise, and stress. Believe it or not, if you eat fast food on a regular basis and skip the gym in favor of drinks after a very stressful work day that ends at 7:00 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m., you may be in a higher risk category than your friend who remains calm, eats a lot of healthy food choices, and practices yoga a couple times a week. If you know you are in the first group, the best thing you can do for yourself is to start making small changes. If you can't get away from a stressful job or career, make sure to step away each hour and do deep breathing exercises, and stretch your body while at work. Go to the ladies room to do it if necessary! Try to make smarter food choices, even if it means just eliminating one of your junk food meals' a week. If you're not big on exercise, start with a simple walk a couple times a week and go from there. The sooner you make these changes, the healthier you will be and the less at risk for heart disease.
A third issue for women and one that has been on the rise for quite some time is obesity. The "average" American woman has increased in size to a size 12 or even a size 14, with many women reaching far beyond that size. This can be unhealthy depending on your body fat percentage. While women can take some of the same steps as with heart disease discussed above, people who suffer from obesity may need to take more drastic measures in order to get their weight down. If you are obese, it is definitely time to get your diet in check so that you don't later develop heart disease, or adult diabetes, or a host of other problems from being overweight. Eating a lot of processed, artificially sweetened, or sugar and fat-laden foods is likely a habit, and one that needs to be nipped in the bud. Hand in hand with poor eating habits is exercise habits, and if you don't have any it's time to get some! It will be difficult at first, and you are likely to be winded and tired after a very short time of exertion. However, if you keep pushing through the challenging times you will soon see and feel the difference. You will notice you have more energy, as your workout time may go from ten minutes on the treadmill to fifteen to twenty. As you benefit from this greater energy, it will not only help power you through your workout sessions, but it will put a brighter spin on the rest of your life. You will find you have more energy throughout the day, and chances are you will continue to burn calories because of this. You will probably find an easier time making healthy food choices if you incorporate exercise into your fight against obesity as well.
Women's issues can be the same as men's issues or they can be different. The good news is, women's health concerns get discussed more than they used to, and this gives us greater power in awareness.
One issue that continually does get the attention it deserves is breast cancer. The breast cancer statistics are alarming, and almost everyone you know has a sister or mother who has suffered from this deadly disease. If caught early enough, it does not have to be deadly. In fact, there are things you can do so that you don't get it at all. Every woman (young and old) should be checking their breasts monthly to detect for any strange lumps or any unusual signs. This can be done in the shower, with one arm raised and the other performing the checking task. Any doctor can show you the specifics on how to do this. If you do sense something suspicious, make an appointment with your doctor right away to have it looked at. The other thing you can do is be a conscious consumer; every day the FDA is coming out with new information as to what may be potential carcinogens (cancer-causing agents), from food additives to plastics to environmental hazards. Becoming aware and taking the time to be educated can make all the difference in the world.
Another major health concern for women is heart disease. This continues to be the number one killer of women, actually, and it doesn't just happen to those you would suspect. When people think of heart disease, most people think of the severely obese. However, women can suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, and clogged arteries from poor food choices, lack of exercise, and stress. Believe it or not, if you eat fast food on a regular basis and skip the gym in favor of drinks after a very stressful work day that ends at 7:00 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m., you may be in a higher risk category than your friend who remains calm, eats a lot of healthy food choices, and practices yoga a couple times a week. If you know you are in the first group, the best thing you can do for yourself is to start making small changes. If you can't get away from a stressful job or career, make sure to step away each hour and do deep breathing exercises, and stretch your body while at work. Go to the ladies room to do it if necessary! Try to make smarter food choices, even if it means just eliminating one of your junk food meals' a week. If you're not big on exercise, start with a simple walk a couple times a week and go from there. The sooner you make these changes, the healthier you will be and the less at risk for heart disease.
A third issue for women and one that has been on the rise for quite some time is obesity. The "average" American woman has increased in size to a size 12 or even a size 14, with many women reaching far beyond that size. This can be unhealthy depending on your body fat percentage. While women can take some of the same steps as with heart disease discussed above, people who suffer from obesity may need to take more drastic measures in order to get their weight down. If you are obese, it is definitely time to get your diet in check so that you don't later develop heart disease, or adult diabetes, or a host of other problems from being overweight. Eating a lot of processed, artificially sweetened, or sugar and fat-laden foods is likely a habit, and one that needs to be nipped in the bud. Hand in hand with poor eating habits is exercise habits, and if you don't have any it's time to get some! It will be difficult at first, and you are likely to be winded and tired after a very short time of exertion. However, if you keep pushing through the challenging times you will soon see and feel the difference. You will notice you have more energy, as your workout time may go from ten minutes on the treadmill to fifteen to twenty. As you benefit from this greater energy, it will not only help power you through your workout sessions, but it will put a brighter spin on the rest of your life. You will find you have more energy throughout the day, and chances are you will continue to burn calories because of this. You will probably find an easier time making healthy food choices if you incorporate exercise into your fight against obesity as well.
Women's issues can be the same as men's issues or they can be different. The good news is, women's health concerns get discussed more than they used to, and this gives us greater power in awareness.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
10 Room Renovation Guides for Healthier Sleep
Occasional or repetitive sleepless nights can affect your life, either the physical, mental or emotional aspect. In the long run, being deprived of enough sleep can affect how you perform in school or at the office, your relationship with other people and even your personality or health.
Insomnia or sleep deprivation have three stages
* Initial insomia is when you find difficulty in sleeping and it takes you more than 30 minuted to sleep. * Middle insomnia is when you have a problem in maintaining a sleep state and you’ll often lie awake from night to the next morning * Late insomia is when you wake up early after less than 6 hours of sleep.
Insomnia can be a symptom of another medical condition but it can also be due to the pattern of your sleep. The first step to fight insomnia is to establish a consistent bedtime routine that will enable natural sleep. The next step is to create a comfortable and sleep enducing atmosphere, this article offers 10 room improvement guides to achieve healthier sleep.
1. Room Temperature. Set the temperature according to your preference, you don’t want to wake up in the middle of the night because its too hot or too cold. Ideally its better to have a cooler room temperature but you need to determine your own comfort level.
2. Check the windows. A slightly opened window can facilitate sleep since it allows proper room ventilation and additional air. This can help in your proper breathing.
3. Eliminate Noise. You can be sensitive on noise in and out of the bedroom that can distract your sleep, using ear plugs can help in this situation.
4. Light matters. Light can disrupt your sleep and can signal your body that it’s morning and time to wake up. You should use dim lights or if possible make your bedroom as dark as possible. You can also try using eye mask to block interfering light.
5. Block the light. You can also use thick curtains or blinds to cover any source of extra light in your room.
6. Remove the clock. The sound of a ticking clock can be disturbing and you may often find yourself counting hours. Knowing that time is passing will make you feel stressed and this won’t help you get a healthy sleep. You can use a digital clock as an alternative but make sure to remove it from your direct eye sight.
7. Remove distracting gadgets. Stimulants like television, computer, radio can take your concentration off from sleeping. Make sure that you only use your bedroom for sleeping.
8. Find a comfortable mattress. Invest in a good and firm mattress that can provide you sufficient spinal support. It should be comfortable and big enough for you.
9. Pillows choice. Choose a pillow that suit your preference, it can be soft or firm as long as it gives proper support for your head.
10. Bedding & blankets. Provide crisp and clean bedding and a comfortable blanket.
Your bedroom should be arranged in such a way that its serves as a place that gives you comfort and peace. Find the right pieces that can make you feel calm and ready for a natural sleep routine.
Insomnia or sleep deprivation have three stages
* Initial insomia is when you find difficulty in sleeping and it takes you more than 30 minuted to sleep. * Middle insomnia is when you have a problem in maintaining a sleep state and you’ll often lie awake from night to the next morning * Late insomia is when you wake up early after less than 6 hours of sleep.
Insomnia can be a symptom of another medical condition but it can also be due to the pattern of your sleep. The first step to fight insomnia is to establish a consistent bedtime routine that will enable natural sleep. The next step is to create a comfortable and sleep enducing atmosphere, this article offers 10 room improvement guides to achieve healthier sleep.
1. Room Temperature. Set the temperature according to your preference, you don’t want to wake up in the middle of the night because its too hot or too cold. Ideally its better to have a cooler room temperature but you need to determine your own comfort level.
2. Check the windows. A slightly opened window can facilitate sleep since it allows proper room ventilation and additional air. This can help in your proper breathing.
3. Eliminate Noise. You can be sensitive on noise in and out of the bedroom that can distract your sleep, using ear plugs can help in this situation.
4. Light matters. Light can disrupt your sleep and can signal your body that it’s morning and time to wake up. You should use dim lights or if possible make your bedroom as dark as possible. You can also try using eye mask to block interfering light.
5. Block the light. You can also use thick curtains or blinds to cover any source of extra light in your room.
6. Remove the clock. The sound of a ticking clock can be disturbing and you may often find yourself counting hours. Knowing that time is passing will make you feel stressed and this won’t help you get a healthy sleep. You can use a digital clock as an alternative but make sure to remove it from your direct eye sight.
7. Remove distracting gadgets. Stimulants like television, computer, radio can take your concentration off from sleeping. Make sure that you only use your bedroom for sleeping.
8. Find a comfortable mattress. Invest in a good and firm mattress that can provide you sufficient spinal support. It should be comfortable and big enough for you.
9. Pillows choice. Choose a pillow that suit your preference, it can be soft or firm as long as it gives proper support for your head.
10. Bedding & blankets. Provide crisp and clean bedding and a comfortable blanket.
Your bedroom should be arranged in such a way that its serves as a place that gives you comfort and peace. Find the right pieces that can make you feel calm and ready for a natural sleep routine.
Nutritionally Smart: Seven Simple Ways to Eat Healthier (with Strawberry Orange Sorbet recipe)
The key to better health is learning the difference between healthy and unhealthy nutrients. The choices we make greatly affect our health. Making a few simple healthy and nutritious changes in our dietary choices can have a profound and positive impact on our health, well-being, energy levels and life span. For instance . . .
Healthy proteins provide the amino acids our bodies require to build and repair lean body mass (like muscles, skin, hair and nails), and are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and chemicals. Good sources include wild salmon, beans, legumes, soy products (tofu, tempeh, TVP), seeds (sunflower, pumpkin), nuts (walnuts, almonds, peanuts) and nut-butters (peanut, almond, cashew, etc.).
Unhealthy proteins are loaded with saturated fat, cholesterol, hormones, or antibiotics (like beef, lamb, beacon and sausage). While they give your body the needed amino acids, they also clog arteries and compromise your immune system.
Healthy fats are unsaturated fats (mono and poly), omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Good sources of these fats include extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, ground flax seeds and walnuts. They help your body absorb fat-soluble antioxidant micronutrients like vitamins A, E, D, and K, and lycopene.
Unhealthy fats are saturated fats and trans fatty acids (trans fats), like butter and margarine. These fats contribute to heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, hypertension and obesity.
Healthy carbohydrates are high in fiber and are considered complex carbohydrates. Good sources include rolled oats, brown rice, whole wheat, broccoli, squash, green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, beans and whole fruit. These help lower cholesterol, aide digestion, regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, and reduce caloric intake.
Unhealthy carbohydrates are high in sugar and are called simple carbohydrates, like candy, white bread, sodas, ice cream, cake and cookies. These spike blood sugar and insulin levels, and increase caloric intake (they are considered empty calories).
Eating nutrient-dense foods that are high in antioxidants, photochemical and fiber help the body function optimally, promote overall well-being and improve digestion. These nutrients also help fight and prevent heart disease, cancer and diabetes, strengthens the immune system, slows the aging process, increases energy and improves cognitive performance.
Additionally, as we age our appetite lessens, making it even more critical to choose foods wisely. When every bit counts, picking foods with the highest nutritional profile is more important than ever.
An easy way to make your nutritional choices is to look for foods that are bright in color, for they usually contain more beneficial vitamins, minerals and photochemical. For example, red and pink grapefruit have the heart-healthy cancer-fighting antioxidant photochemical called lycopene while white grapefruit does not. Here are seven more simple ways to start eating healthier.
1. Switch from iceberg lettuce to romaine lettuce. Romaine lettuce has more vitamins and minerals like vitamins A and C, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium and potassium. It also has more fiber than iceberg lettuce.
2. Eat brown rice instead of white rice. Brown rice naturally has more fiber and riboflavin, and less sugars than white rice. It is digested slower and is more filling.
3. Switch from white bread to whole-wheat or whole-grain bread. Whole-wheat and whole-grain breads have more fiber, iron and potassium. Slice per slice, they are more filling and satisfying than white bread.
4. Drink iced teas (black, green and herbal) instead of sodas. Black, green and herbal teas provide antioxidants and photochemical that enhances your health. Unlike sodas, you can control the sugar content when brewing your own iced teas.
5. Choose whole-grain or whole-wheat cereals with bran instead of sugar-coated cereals. Whole-grain cereals and whole-wheat cereals with bran naturally have more protein, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin than sugar frosted cereals. Besides having less sugar, they are metabolized slower and are more filling. So you have more energy during the day and you will not get hungry right away.
6. Switch from cows milk to fortified soymilk. Soymilk contains no cholesterol or hormones, and is extremely low in saturated fat. It also provides is flavones and other beneficial photochemical that promote good health. Fortified soymilks also contain easy to absorb calcium, vitamins D and B6, and some even add extra antioxidants (like vitamins A, C, and E), folate and omega-3.
7. For dessert, have frozen fruit sorbet instead of ice cream. Frozen fruit sorbet is fat and cholesterol free and has more fiber. It is also loaded with antioxidant vitamins A and C, and contains beneficial photochemical.
To get you started, try Monique N. Gilbert's deliciously nutritious homemade sorbet recipe. It is cholesterol-free, and high in antioxidants and fiber.
Strawberry Orange Sorbet
1-1/2 cups frozen strawberries 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup fortified soymilk 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Blend in a food processor or blender for 1-2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Place in the freezer until ready to serve. Makes about 2 servings .
Healthy proteins provide the amino acids our bodies require to build and repair lean body mass (like muscles, skin, hair and nails), and are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and chemicals. Good sources include wild salmon, beans, legumes, soy products (tofu, tempeh, TVP), seeds (sunflower, pumpkin), nuts (walnuts, almonds, peanuts) and nut-butters (peanut, almond, cashew, etc.).
Unhealthy proteins are loaded with saturated fat, cholesterol, hormones, or antibiotics (like beef, lamb, beacon and sausage). While they give your body the needed amino acids, they also clog arteries and compromise your immune system.
Healthy fats are unsaturated fats (mono and poly), omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Good sources of these fats include extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, ground flax seeds and walnuts. They help your body absorb fat-soluble antioxidant micronutrients like vitamins A, E, D, and K, and lycopene.
Unhealthy fats are saturated fats and trans fatty acids (trans fats), like butter and margarine. These fats contribute to heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, hypertension and obesity.
Healthy carbohydrates are high in fiber and are considered complex carbohydrates. Good sources include rolled oats, brown rice, whole wheat, broccoli, squash, green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, beans and whole fruit. These help lower cholesterol, aide digestion, regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, and reduce caloric intake.
Unhealthy carbohydrates are high in sugar and are called simple carbohydrates, like candy, white bread, sodas, ice cream, cake and cookies. These spike blood sugar and insulin levels, and increase caloric intake (they are considered empty calories).
Eating nutrient-dense foods that are high in antioxidants, photochemical and fiber help the body function optimally, promote overall well-being and improve digestion. These nutrients also help fight and prevent heart disease, cancer and diabetes, strengthens the immune system, slows the aging process, increases energy and improves cognitive performance.
Additionally, as we age our appetite lessens, making it even more critical to choose foods wisely. When every bit counts, picking foods with the highest nutritional profile is more important than ever.
An easy way to make your nutritional choices is to look for foods that are bright in color, for they usually contain more beneficial vitamins, minerals and photochemical. For example, red and pink grapefruit have the heart-healthy cancer-fighting antioxidant photochemical called lycopene while white grapefruit does not. Here are seven more simple ways to start eating healthier.
1. Switch from iceberg lettuce to romaine lettuce. Romaine lettuce has more vitamins and minerals like vitamins A and C, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium and potassium. It also has more fiber than iceberg lettuce.
2. Eat brown rice instead of white rice. Brown rice naturally has more fiber and riboflavin, and less sugars than white rice. It is digested slower and is more filling.
3. Switch from white bread to whole-wheat or whole-grain bread. Whole-wheat and whole-grain breads have more fiber, iron and potassium. Slice per slice, they are more filling and satisfying than white bread.
4. Drink iced teas (black, green and herbal) instead of sodas. Black, green and herbal teas provide antioxidants and photochemical that enhances your health. Unlike sodas, you can control the sugar content when brewing your own iced teas.
5. Choose whole-grain or whole-wheat cereals with bran instead of sugar-coated cereals. Whole-grain cereals and whole-wheat cereals with bran naturally have more protein, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin than sugar frosted cereals. Besides having less sugar, they are metabolized slower and are more filling. So you have more energy during the day and you will not get hungry right away.
6. Switch from cows milk to fortified soymilk. Soymilk contains no cholesterol or hormones, and is extremely low in saturated fat. It also provides is flavones and other beneficial photochemical that promote good health. Fortified soymilks also contain easy to absorb calcium, vitamins D and B6, and some even add extra antioxidants (like vitamins A, C, and E), folate and omega-3.
7. For dessert, have frozen fruit sorbet instead of ice cream. Frozen fruit sorbet is fat and cholesterol free and has more fiber. It is also loaded with antioxidant vitamins A and C, and contains beneficial photochemical.
To get you started, try Monique N. Gilbert's deliciously nutritious homemade sorbet recipe. It is cholesterol-free, and high in antioxidants and fiber.
Strawberry Orange Sorbet
1-1/2 cups frozen strawberries 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup fortified soymilk 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Blend in a food processor or blender for 1-2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Place in the freezer until ready to serve. Makes about 2 servings .
The Law Of Attraction and Feng Shui In The Bedroom
Take a good look at your bedroom as it is now. Is your bedroom welcoming to new partners? Does your bedroom suggest that you are open to sharing your ...
Take a good look at your bedroom as it is now. Is your bedroom welcoming to new partners? Does your bedroom suggest that you are open to sharing your life? Is your bedroom depressing? No one is going to want to spend time in your bedroom with you if it is not pleasant. Use these simple strategies to encourage loving and healthy relationships:
* How big is your bed? This is an obvious, but often overlooked factor. Is your bed big enough to comfortably accommodate another? A tiny bed is telling others that you are not available emotionally to share your life. Make sure that your bed is big enough for you and your new soul mate. If you need to purchase a new bed, make sure that when you are selecting and assembling it that you are already envisioning the pleasant times you will be having in the bed with your new lover. It is important that you follow through with the thoughts as well as the actions. If you say to yourself "What's the use of having a big bed, I'll never find anyone to share it" then guess what? You won't. By thinking positive thoughts you are attracting positive actions.
* Bed linen. No one will want to share your bed if the linen is old, dirty and not fresh. Purchase new linen in patterns and colors that appeal to the romantic or sensual side of yourself. Picture you and your dream date in your bed together when you are making up your new bed.
* Ventilation. Good bedroom Feng Shui states that you need good ventilation. Keep a window ajar for fresh air. This also makes for excellent health. No one wants to be breathing in stale fumes.
* TV. Now a big TV in pride of place may have been comforting in your single days. However, that is all going to change and you need to be able to indicate to your dates that you will be concentrating on them in the bedroom and not the TV. Hide the TV in a cabinet, or move it to the spare room.
* Computer. Your bedroom is not for working or surfing the net. It is for sleeping and spending time with your new soul mate. Move the computer someplace else. Like the TV, it sends bad signals to potential lovers.
* Workout equipment. It is not considered good Feng Shui to have your workout equipment in your bedroom. If you are space challenged, store it in your garage, but don't keep it in the bedroom.
* Illumination. It is important to have several levels of illumination in your bedroom. Replace your light switch with a dimmer so that you have better control of your lighting. Various scenarios require different lighting to create the correct ambiance. When replacing the switch, visualize all the different activities that will soon be happening in this room.
* Color. The color of your bedroom is important. If you are able to repaint do so. Red is the color of passion. Perhaps you can have a feature wall, replace the curtains, or even set up a red mosquito net.
* Artwork. Any artwork depicting depressing, angry or lonely scenes should be banished immediately. What sort of message are you sending out? What sort of greeting are you giving yourself when you wake up every morning? Select artwork that is more romantic or cheerful.
* Candles. Candles are considered the best from of illumination for good Feng Shui. It doesn't hurt that most couples also find them highly romantic. Candles are available in a huge variety of perfumes, select ones that are romantically scented. Candles that are natural and contain no toxic substances are best. It goes without saying that you shouldn't leave burning candles unattended or fall asleep with them still flickering.
Combining Feng Shui and the law of attraction in your bedroom can have amazing results on your dating success. It is important that you just don't replace unhealthy items, but that you also visualize positive occurrences while doing so. Until your soul mate comes along, keep thinking about all the pleasurable activities that you will be able to enjoy with your new love. For more information on the law of attraction and how it can improve your life and dating ................
Take a good look at your bedroom as it is now. Is your bedroom welcoming to new partners? Does your bedroom suggest that you are open to sharing your life? Is your bedroom depressing? No one is going to want to spend time in your bedroom with you if it is not pleasant. Use these simple strategies to encourage loving and healthy relationships:
* How big is your bed? This is an obvious, but often overlooked factor. Is your bed big enough to comfortably accommodate another? A tiny bed is telling others that you are not available emotionally to share your life. Make sure that your bed is big enough for you and your new soul mate. If you need to purchase a new bed, make sure that when you are selecting and assembling it that you are already envisioning the pleasant times you will be having in the bed with your new lover. It is important that you follow through with the thoughts as well as the actions. If you say to yourself "What's the use of having a big bed, I'll never find anyone to share it" then guess what? You won't. By thinking positive thoughts you are attracting positive actions.
* Bed linen. No one will want to share your bed if the linen is old, dirty and not fresh. Purchase new linen in patterns and colors that appeal to the romantic or sensual side of yourself. Picture you and your dream date in your bed together when you are making up your new bed.
* Ventilation. Good bedroom Feng Shui states that you need good ventilation. Keep a window ajar for fresh air. This also makes for excellent health. No one wants to be breathing in stale fumes.
* TV. Now a big TV in pride of place may have been comforting in your single days. However, that is all going to change and you need to be able to indicate to your dates that you will be concentrating on them in the bedroom and not the TV. Hide the TV in a cabinet, or move it to the spare room.
* Computer. Your bedroom is not for working or surfing the net. It is for sleeping and spending time with your new soul mate. Move the computer someplace else. Like the TV, it sends bad signals to potential lovers.
* Workout equipment. It is not considered good Feng Shui to have your workout equipment in your bedroom. If you are space challenged, store it in your garage, but don't keep it in the bedroom.
* Illumination. It is important to have several levels of illumination in your bedroom. Replace your light switch with a dimmer so that you have better control of your lighting. Various scenarios require different lighting to create the correct ambiance. When replacing the switch, visualize all the different activities that will soon be happening in this room.
* Color. The color of your bedroom is important. If you are able to repaint do so. Red is the color of passion. Perhaps you can have a feature wall, replace the curtains, or even set up a red mosquito net.
* Artwork. Any artwork depicting depressing, angry or lonely scenes should be banished immediately. What sort of message are you sending out? What sort of greeting are you giving yourself when you wake up every morning? Select artwork that is more romantic or cheerful.
* Candles. Candles are considered the best from of illumination for good Feng Shui. It doesn't hurt that most couples also find them highly romantic. Candles are available in a huge variety of perfumes, select ones that are romantically scented. Candles that are natural and contain no toxic substances are best. It goes without saying that you shouldn't leave burning candles unattended or fall asleep with them still flickering.
Combining Feng Shui and the law of attraction in your bedroom can have amazing results on your dating success. It is important that you just don't replace unhealthy items, but that you also visualize positive occurrences while doing so. Until your soul mate comes along, keep thinking about all the pleasurable activities that you will be able to enjoy with your new love. For more information on the law of attraction and how it can improve your life and dating ................
What Can Depression Lead To?
So depression can do quite a bit of damage to the average person's psyche. It can reduce many people into lifeless husks of their former selves, a poor reflection of the person they used to be. Depression is capable of depriving people of the ability to enjoy the things that they used to regularly take part in, along with their ability to connect with other human beings. Being a chronic problem, depression is something that will linger in a person's life for years to come, and even if it has been successfully pushed off once, it can easily recur. However, the direct problems caused by depression are not the only concerns. Depression has numerous possible complications that can make an already difficult problem even worse.
The risk of suicide is something that is considered to be among the most dangerous complications of depression. Most of the forms of depression are treatable conditions, but they will also commonly cause the patient to develop suicidal thoughts and behaviors. They are found to be at higher risk than any other segment of the population, and that some forms of depression cause a larger increase in risk factor than the more common forms of the disorder do in most of the population. Depression is a factor in 15% of all suicides, and is considered the most common factor in all hospitalizations related to suicide. Thoughts of suicide and actions that are related to it are also seen as signs that someone may or may not be depressed.
One's physical health is also a concern when it comes to assessing the side effects that depression can cause. Major depression in the elderly or those with serious illnesses can cause a massive reduction in their chances of survival. It can also achieve a similar effect even if the patient is physically healthy. The decrease in physical activity and social interaction that depression usually causes can definitely play a role in a decline of physical health. This, combined with the loss of appetite, can prove to become one of the most drastic changes to a person's health possible. These effects are found to get even worse as a person ages.
The risk of suicide is something that is considered to be among the most dangerous complications of depression. Most of the forms of depression are treatable conditions, but they will also commonly cause the patient to develop suicidal thoughts and behaviors. They are found to be at higher risk than any other segment of the population, and that some forms of depression cause a larger increase in risk factor than the more common forms of the disorder do in most of the population. Depression is a factor in 15% of all suicides, and is considered the most common factor in all hospitalizations related to suicide. Thoughts of suicide and actions that are related to it are also seen as signs that someone may or may not be depressed.
One's physical health is also a concern when it comes to assessing the side effects that depression can cause. Major depression in the elderly or those with serious illnesses can cause a massive reduction in their chances of survival. It can also achieve a similar effect even if the patient is physically healthy. The decrease in physical activity and social interaction that depression usually causes can definitely play a role in a decline of physical health. This, combined with the loss of appetite, can prove to become one of the most drastic changes to a person's health possible. These effects are found to get even worse as a person ages.
Monday, December 27, 2010
General Advice on Hair Loss Treatment
There is absolutely no doubt in the fact that beauty industry is the most powerful industry. You can find millions of people using different beauty products to achieve certain task. Generally, people go on to use some cosmetics to look young and beautiful. However when it comes to looking beautiful, there is nothing more important than having shiny hair.
Lots of people spend lots of dollars to get a right product to make their hair look more shiny and attractive. However, it is pertinent to mention that there are lots of products that can actually hurt your hair. You can easily find some of those people who may have used some hair care product and end up losing their hair.
This can happen to you as well, so, be careful while choosing a specific product. However, if you are constantly losing hair because of using some product, then you must try to go with some hair loss treatment to make things better.
Before moving ahead, it is imperative to mention that there are lots of people who are facing the problem of hair fall without using any product. For these people, there may be other reasons behind the hair loss.
Age is a factor for sure. However, there are some hair loss treatments that can be used to handle this problem. For instance, you can always go with such products which are known as anti-aging products. These are the products that stimulate your certain hormones that can create some positive effects on your hair. This can not only strengthen your hair, but, it can also help to increase the overall shine of your hair.
Along with using such products, you can also go with some hair loss therapies that can really work wonders for you. Also, you must use some nice shampoos as this can remove dust particles. However, you must take care while using shampoos on your hair. Don’t use a shampoo containing harsh chemicals as this can aggravate your problem.
Besides going with some basic treatments, you can also find some medications which can help you to strengthen your hair to prevent hair fall. Last, but certainly not the least, you can go with natural hair loss treatment. There are quite a few natural products that are considered to be the best in order to prevent hair loss.
For instance, Aloe Vera can be used to achieve the objective as this balances the pH of the scalps. Henna is an herb that is getting used in India to deal with the problems associated with hair. Along with henna, capsicum, Jojoba and Lemongrass are few other herbs that can be used to stop hair loss.
There is absolutely no doubt in the fact that there are quite a few treatments that can be used to prevent hair loss. However, you must always keep in mind that if you will eat right things having all important nutrients, you will surely be able to enjoy good health along with getting stronger hair. So, always try to go with balanced diet and the shine will come not only in your hair, but, in your eyes as well.
Lots of people spend lots of dollars to get a right product to make their hair look more shiny and attractive. However, it is pertinent to mention that there are lots of products that can actually hurt your hair. You can easily find some of those people who may have used some hair care product and end up losing their hair.
This can happen to you as well, so, be careful while choosing a specific product. However, if you are constantly losing hair because of using some product, then you must try to go with some hair loss treatment to make things better.
Before moving ahead, it is imperative to mention that there are lots of people who are facing the problem of hair fall without using any product. For these people, there may be other reasons behind the hair loss.
Age is a factor for sure. However, there are some hair loss treatments that can be used to handle this problem. For instance, you can always go with such products which are known as anti-aging products. These are the products that stimulate your certain hormones that can create some positive effects on your hair. This can not only strengthen your hair, but, it can also help to increase the overall shine of your hair.
Along with using such products, you can also go with some hair loss therapies that can really work wonders for you. Also, you must use some nice shampoos as this can remove dust particles. However, you must take care while using shampoos on your hair. Don’t use a shampoo containing harsh chemicals as this can aggravate your problem.
Besides going with some basic treatments, you can also find some medications which can help you to strengthen your hair to prevent hair fall. Last, but certainly not the least, you can go with natural hair loss treatment. There are quite a few natural products that are considered to be the best in order to prevent hair loss.
For instance, Aloe Vera can be used to achieve the objective as this balances the pH of the scalps. Henna is an herb that is getting used in India to deal with the problems associated with hair. Along with henna, capsicum, Jojoba and Lemongrass are few other herbs that can be used to stop hair loss.
There is absolutely no doubt in the fact that there are quite a few treatments that can be used to prevent hair loss. However, you must always keep in mind that if you will eat right things having all important nutrients, you will surely be able to enjoy good health along with getting stronger hair. So, always try to go with balanced diet and the shine will come not only in your hair, but, in your eyes as well.
Immune Boosters
What They Do, How They Work
There are different types of diseases associated with the different parts and systems in your body. Of all these different systems, there's one that's directly related with all types of diseases: the immune system. This system is the part of your body that attacks harmful and disease-causing bacteria to protect you from sickness. Although it's typically efficient, there are instances when this system weakens and fails. This results to the free rein of germs in your body, and that's when you become susceptible to diseases. To ensure that you remain protected, you must keep your immune system strong. How? The answers are immune boosters.
What are these? Well, immune boosters are those factors that strengthen your immune system, keeping it active in combating all the germs and harmful bacteria that enter your body. These boosters include a lot of things, primary of which are the foods you incorporate in your daily diet.
Foods That Boost the Immune System
Well, what foods improve your immunity to diseases and how do they do it? Check out the following:
1. Raw foods like fruits and vegetables. Nothing beats plant-based and raw diet when it comes to boosting the immune system. These foods are very rich in vitamins and minerals like the following: a. Vitamin C. Citrus, orange, papaya, mango, tomato, and broccoli are just some of the sources of this vitamin. It's proven beneficial for enhancing the immune system in many ways. One, it strengthens the cells to help them resist virus. Two, it helps produce more white blood cells to fight off disease-causing elements. And three, it helps increase good cholesterol in the body. b. Vitamin E. Avocado, seeds, and nuts are among the great sources of this vitamin. It helps produce cells that kill other harmful cells (just think of cancer cells) and boosts the immune system to help it resist the effects of aging. 2. Meat, fish, and dairy products. These are good sources of protein, the foundation of a healthy immune system and body. Protein helps build more cells to support the immune system in fighting off harmful microorganisms. 3. Herbs. Ginseng, garlic (yes, this is consider an herb!), and licorice are among the examples. Different herbs give different benefits, but they all improve the immune system. Garlic, for instance, stimulate the production of white blood cells that fight off bacteria. 4. Essential oils. Tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, rosemary—these are just some of those that you can use. Either they fight off the offensive germs or they boost the cells that fight them off. 5. Water. This is primary of all immune boosters. Water does not only help flush out toxic elements in the body but is also a sort of supplement to curb your craving for unhealthy foods like junk snacks and sweet products like chocolate.
All the said immune boosters are actually simple and easy to find. By increasing your intake of the said foods, you'll help your immune system do its job better and you'll enjoy freedom from sickness and other health problems
There are different types of diseases associated with the different parts and systems in your body. Of all these different systems, there's one that's directly related with all types of diseases: the immune system. This system is the part of your body that attacks harmful and disease-causing bacteria to protect you from sickness. Although it's typically efficient, there are instances when this system weakens and fails. This results to the free rein of germs in your body, and that's when you become susceptible to diseases. To ensure that you remain protected, you must keep your immune system strong. How? The answers are immune boosters.
What are these? Well, immune boosters are those factors that strengthen your immune system, keeping it active in combating all the germs and harmful bacteria that enter your body. These boosters include a lot of things, primary of which are the foods you incorporate in your daily diet.
Foods That Boost the Immune System
Well, what foods improve your immunity to diseases and how do they do it? Check out the following:
1. Raw foods like fruits and vegetables. Nothing beats plant-based and raw diet when it comes to boosting the immune system. These foods are very rich in vitamins and minerals like the following: a. Vitamin C. Citrus, orange, papaya, mango, tomato, and broccoli are just some of the sources of this vitamin. It's proven beneficial for enhancing the immune system in many ways. One, it strengthens the cells to help them resist virus. Two, it helps produce more white blood cells to fight off disease-causing elements. And three, it helps increase good cholesterol in the body. b. Vitamin E. Avocado, seeds, and nuts are among the great sources of this vitamin. It helps produce cells that kill other harmful cells (just think of cancer cells) and boosts the immune system to help it resist the effects of aging. 2. Meat, fish, and dairy products. These are good sources of protein, the foundation of a healthy immune system and body. Protein helps build more cells to support the immune system in fighting off harmful microorganisms. 3. Herbs. Ginseng, garlic (yes, this is consider an herb!), and licorice are among the examples. Different herbs give different benefits, but they all improve the immune system. Garlic, for instance, stimulate the production of white blood cells that fight off bacteria. 4. Essential oils. Tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, rosemary—these are just some of those that you can use. Either they fight off the offensive germs or they boost the cells that fight them off. 5. Water. This is primary of all immune boosters. Water does not only help flush out toxic elements in the body but is also a sort of supplement to curb your craving for unhealthy foods like junk snacks and sweet products like chocolate.
All the said immune boosters are actually simple and easy to find. By increasing your intake of the said foods, you'll help your immune system do its job better and you'll enjoy freedom from sickness and other health problems
Think Yourself Thin - How your thoughts and self-perception affect your waistline
Why we establish our eating habits and why it’s so difficult to change them isn’t understood yet by medical and nutrition researchers, nor by the multitude of diet plan purveyors. A true understanding of that complex bundle of psychological issues is decades away, at least.
However, what we do know for certain about successful weight loss is that it occurs only when an individual has the proper mental attitude. Some people are lucky and already have that attitude, while others need professional help to get there. But most people have to take a DIY approach and construct that successful mindset themselves. The mental steps that ensure successful weight loss can be simply stated but difficult to follow. “It’s basically helping people change their thoughts, which leads to less intensive emotional reactions, which leads to better behavior,” says psychologist Gretchen Ames, Ph.D., who uses cognitive behavioral therapy when counseling patients at the Mayo Clinic Bariatric Center in Jacksonville. “But that is tough to do, because people’s eating habits are ingrained for years and years and years. If they are not ready to make a life change, they probably are not going to make it. They have to make the commitment to themselves in their own mind. It can’t come from external sources.”
Seize the A-ha! Moment
If you can’t make that commitment, don’t try weight loss, says Dr. Ames. Come back later. But don’t waste your time with half-hearted attempts. Your failures tend to scuttle your self-esteem, which is the basic mental building block of a winning approach. Your self-esteem can also trigger that moment when it clicks in your mind that you are ready to make a lifestyle change. You might see yourself in a photo and think “Who is that? I’ve got to change.” At that point it’s a lifestyle change, not a diet. “What people don’t recognize is that most diets recommend changes that are not sustainable,” says Dr. Ames, adding that most people want immediate results, which is not realistic. “I always tell my clients don’t make any changes that you can’t see yourself doing for the rest of your life, otherwise it’s not worth it.” Robert Marema, M.D., director of Bariatric Surgery at Flagler Hospital, says a person’s medical condition or change in health can also trigger a commitment to change. This is particularly true for people who undergo bariatric surgery, as Dr. Marema did. “Everybody has an A-ha! moment, or an acceptance, that other alternatives are not getting me to where I want to be,” says Dr. Marema, who has performed about 7,000 bariatric surgeries. “I was already a bariatric surgeon; I knew its benefits. But I continued to go through a period of my life when I tried alternatives. I finally accepted the fact that I was going to have to go down that path.” Dr. Marema, a tall athletic man, lost 130 pounds. He keeps it off by following his commitment to change his eating habits, which all successful bariatric surgery patients must do, as does someone who only needs to shed 20 pounds. The following mental aspects of making the big picture commitment can help you succeed:
•Feed your mind the right information. Dr. Ames says many people aren’t prepared for a long-term commitment because their sense of portion size has been distorted by a bombardment of media images and eating so many restaurant meals (50% of most families’ meals). You have to get the proper idea of portions in your mind before you start. Stephanie Perry, a clinical dietitian at Nemours Children Clinic, says she uses a nine-and-a-half inch plate to make a mental impression of proper portion size. “Most plates are much bigger these days,” says Perry, who works with children and their parents to change eating habits. “Half the plate should be fruits and vegetables, a fourth should be starch or a starchy vegetable, and the other fourth a lean protein or meat.” Using that mental prop prepares you to select proper portions. You also need to learn the recommendations for your calorie and exercise requirements. Many people try to lose weight without arming themselves with this very basic knowledge.
•Adapt your culture of eating. Too many people eat out too often, and they eat like they are treating themselves. Our culture provides lots of other opportunities to use food as a treat – holidays, family get-togethers, office parties. You have to alter your attitude about those situations. “Food functions in a variety of roles for a person – it’s comfort, social, even an expression of creativity,” says Dr. Marema. “It’s important to recognize what role food plays in your life going in.”
•Analyze your ability to put in the time and effort. “People have to take an honest look: Do I really have time to keep a food journal, look up calories, manage portions and be physically active?” says Dr. Ames. “When people get busy or stressed, the first thing to go is health behaviors.”
Think Long Term, Act Short Term You’ve made the big commitment, but that long-term goal seems dispiritingly far off. How do you turn that commitment into the proper eating choices for the rest of your life? By mentally cutting the challenge down to size. Set yourself up to succeed by setting small goals and meeting them. This gives you immediate successes, which immediately motivates you. Your long-term goal, still vital, is simply too far off to motivate you on the daily basis needed for success. In a 150-family weight loss research study pediatric psychologist Amanda Lochrie, Ph.D., is working on at Nemours Children Clinic, participants set long-term general goals but work through short-term specific goals to get there. “It’s about giving people the tools they need to really feel like they can do this, to gain some confidence, so they can eventually get to long-term goals,” says Dr. Lochrie. “Just setting these very small manageable goals can actually help to change their self-esteem, their sense of accomplishment. These things go hand-in-hand with them changing the way they feel about themselves and refocusing on the positive things they are doing rather than the negative.” Much of the focus of Dr. Lochrie’s research study and work with families in the Shape Up R Families (SURF) support groups is helping them set goals and change their behaviors. Families and children fill out a form together each week that includes specific exercise goals, behavior goals and dietary goals. Dr. Lochrie says the behavior aspect is most critical because it makes the exercise and dietary goals happen. Dr. Ames also encourages her clients to set short-term calorie and exercise goals on a weekly basis. “I tell them, ‘You have to pretty much do these behaviors seven days a week to see the scales move, so let’s figure out some short-term goals that will keep you doing these things this week,’” says Dr. Ames. Then she finds out what specific things are going to motivate them, which depends on the individual. One thing it can’t be is food. If you’re having to reward yourself with a food that you like, that shows that your eating plan isn’t sustainable, says Dr. Ames. Not everyone needs rewards. Perry says some of the children she counsels get their reward from seeing results, and adds that what works with children also applies to adults. “Maybe their clothes are fitting better and they get excited; they feel good about having met their goals,” says Perry. That’s a good place to be, where doing what you set out to do motivates you. Everyone has different needs according to their situation, and weight loss can be much harder for some people than for others. The following mental techniques recommended by local weight loss experts can help anyone keep their mind on track:
•Know your support group. “And utilize it,” says Dr. Marema. “You tend to behave like those you associate with. If you’re looking to be more positive and you look at your associates, and you think, ‘Wow, they’re really not very positive,’ you need to get around some different people.” Family is a critical source of support, because if a family member isn’t helpful, that’s going to be a tougher mental obstacle for you. Get a walking buddy, join a gym, weigh in weekly with a friend – find people who will encourage you.
•Rethink stress and food. The longer you’ve been trying to use food to relieve stress, the harder it’s going to be for you to keep the proper mindset. “What people don’t realize is that eating is a very short-term fix. It really only helps them cope with stress for the time that they are eating, then they feel worse afterward,” says Dr. Ames. Identify the triggers for your stress and change your method of coping.
•Use mental cues. Write down the five reasons you want to lose weight and carry them around with you, or post them on your refrigerator. Constantly referring to this visual cue links your mind to your goals and helps you stay motivated. Similarly, Perry says they use the slogan “5,2,1, Almost None” at Nemours to keep children and their parents focused by simplifying the daily goal into a memory rhyme: five servings of fruit and vegetables, two hours max of screen time (computer or TV), one hour of exercise, almost no sugars and treats. Perry also has children use a pen as a pretend fork and shows them how to take at least 20 minutes to eat a meal, because that’s how long it takes the brain to learn that the stomach is getting food.
•Refuse to negotiate with yourself. Your mind harbors an inherent expectation of failure in dieting that you need to consciously keep in check, says Dr. Marema. “I think the mind is constantly in negotiation with itself. That’s the biggest initial move toward self-sabotage. People think, ‘Gosh, I lost five pounds this week. That means I can have a doughnut.’ That negotiation right there is the step toward lack of long-term success. And once off the path,” he explains, “you usually have trouble getting back on it.”
•Learn how to recover. Many people are what Dr. Ames calls “all or nothing” dieters: they’re either perfectly on their plan, or completely off it. They think, ‘I’ve already strayed. I’ll keep eating what I want today and get back on track tomorrow.’ That mindset won’t work. “It’s a process of allowing yourself to make mistakes, but trying to recover immediately, like at the very next meal,” says Dr. Ames. “How many times have you said, ‘Oh, I’m going to start my diet again on Monday.’ No. It starts the very next meal. You don’t have to be perfect at it, but 90% of the time you should be doing what you are supposed to be doing in order to keep the weight off.”
However, what we do know for certain about successful weight loss is that it occurs only when an individual has the proper mental attitude. Some people are lucky and already have that attitude, while others need professional help to get there. But most people have to take a DIY approach and construct that successful mindset themselves. The mental steps that ensure successful weight loss can be simply stated but difficult to follow. “It’s basically helping people change their thoughts, which leads to less intensive emotional reactions, which leads to better behavior,” says psychologist Gretchen Ames, Ph.D., who uses cognitive behavioral therapy when counseling patients at the Mayo Clinic Bariatric Center in Jacksonville. “But that is tough to do, because people’s eating habits are ingrained for years and years and years. If they are not ready to make a life change, they probably are not going to make it. They have to make the commitment to themselves in their own mind. It can’t come from external sources.”
Seize the A-ha! Moment
If you can’t make that commitment, don’t try weight loss, says Dr. Ames. Come back later. But don’t waste your time with half-hearted attempts. Your failures tend to scuttle your self-esteem, which is the basic mental building block of a winning approach. Your self-esteem can also trigger that moment when it clicks in your mind that you are ready to make a lifestyle change. You might see yourself in a photo and think “Who is that? I’ve got to change.” At that point it’s a lifestyle change, not a diet. “What people don’t recognize is that most diets recommend changes that are not sustainable,” says Dr. Ames, adding that most people want immediate results, which is not realistic. “I always tell my clients don’t make any changes that you can’t see yourself doing for the rest of your life, otherwise it’s not worth it.” Robert Marema, M.D., director of Bariatric Surgery at Flagler Hospital, says a person’s medical condition or change in health can also trigger a commitment to change. This is particularly true for people who undergo bariatric surgery, as Dr. Marema did. “Everybody has an A-ha! moment, or an acceptance, that other alternatives are not getting me to where I want to be,” says Dr. Marema, who has performed about 7,000 bariatric surgeries. “I was already a bariatric surgeon; I knew its benefits. But I continued to go through a period of my life when I tried alternatives. I finally accepted the fact that I was going to have to go down that path.” Dr. Marema, a tall athletic man, lost 130 pounds. He keeps it off by following his commitment to change his eating habits, which all successful bariatric surgery patients must do, as does someone who only needs to shed 20 pounds. The following mental aspects of making the big picture commitment can help you succeed:
•Feed your mind the right information. Dr. Ames says many people aren’t prepared for a long-term commitment because their sense of portion size has been distorted by a bombardment of media images and eating so many restaurant meals (50% of most families’ meals). You have to get the proper idea of portions in your mind before you start. Stephanie Perry, a clinical dietitian at Nemours Children Clinic, says she uses a nine-and-a-half inch plate to make a mental impression of proper portion size. “Most plates are much bigger these days,” says Perry, who works with children and their parents to change eating habits. “Half the plate should be fruits and vegetables, a fourth should be starch or a starchy vegetable, and the other fourth a lean protein or meat.” Using that mental prop prepares you to select proper portions. You also need to learn the recommendations for your calorie and exercise requirements. Many people try to lose weight without arming themselves with this very basic knowledge.
•Adapt your culture of eating. Too many people eat out too often, and they eat like they are treating themselves. Our culture provides lots of other opportunities to use food as a treat – holidays, family get-togethers, office parties. You have to alter your attitude about those situations. “Food functions in a variety of roles for a person – it’s comfort, social, even an expression of creativity,” says Dr. Marema. “It’s important to recognize what role food plays in your life going in.”
•Analyze your ability to put in the time and effort. “People have to take an honest look: Do I really have time to keep a food journal, look up calories, manage portions and be physically active?” says Dr. Ames. “When people get busy or stressed, the first thing to go is health behaviors.”
Think Long Term, Act Short Term You’ve made the big commitment, but that long-term goal seems dispiritingly far off. How do you turn that commitment into the proper eating choices for the rest of your life? By mentally cutting the challenge down to size. Set yourself up to succeed by setting small goals and meeting them. This gives you immediate successes, which immediately motivates you. Your long-term goal, still vital, is simply too far off to motivate you on the daily basis needed for success. In a 150-family weight loss research study pediatric psychologist Amanda Lochrie, Ph.D., is working on at Nemours Children Clinic, participants set long-term general goals but work through short-term specific goals to get there. “It’s about giving people the tools they need to really feel like they can do this, to gain some confidence, so they can eventually get to long-term goals,” says Dr. Lochrie. “Just setting these very small manageable goals can actually help to change their self-esteem, their sense of accomplishment. These things go hand-in-hand with them changing the way they feel about themselves and refocusing on the positive things they are doing rather than the negative.” Much of the focus of Dr. Lochrie’s research study and work with families in the Shape Up R Families (SURF) support groups is helping them set goals and change their behaviors. Families and children fill out a form together each week that includes specific exercise goals, behavior goals and dietary goals. Dr. Lochrie says the behavior aspect is most critical because it makes the exercise and dietary goals happen. Dr. Ames also encourages her clients to set short-term calorie and exercise goals on a weekly basis. “I tell them, ‘You have to pretty much do these behaviors seven days a week to see the scales move, so let’s figure out some short-term goals that will keep you doing these things this week,’” says Dr. Ames. Then she finds out what specific things are going to motivate them, which depends on the individual. One thing it can’t be is food. If you’re having to reward yourself with a food that you like, that shows that your eating plan isn’t sustainable, says Dr. Ames. Not everyone needs rewards. Perry says some of the children she counsels get their reward from seeing results, and adds that what works with children also applies to adults. “Maybe their clothes are fitting better and they get excited; they feel good about having met their goals,” says Perry. That’s a good place to be, where doing what you set out to do motivates you. Everyone has different needs according to their situation, and weight loss can be much harder for some people than for others. The following mental techniques recommended by local weight loss experts can help anyone keep their mind on track:
•Know your support group. “And utilize it,” says Dr. Marema. “You tend to behave like those you associate with. If you’re looking to be more positive and you look at your associates, and you think, ‘Wow, they’re really not very positive,’ you need to get around some different people.” Family is a critical source of support, because if a family member isn’t helpful, that’s going to be a tougher mental obstacle for you. Get a walking buddy, join a gym, weigh in weekly with a friend – find people who will encourage you.
•Rethink stress and food. The longer you’ve been trying to use food to relieve stress, the harder it’s going to be for you to keep the proper mindset. “What people don’t realize is that eating is a very short-term fix. It really only helps them cope with stress for the time that they are eating, then they feel worse afterward,” says Dr. Ames. Identify the triggers for your stress and change your method of coping.
•Use mental cues. Write down the five reasons you want to lose weight and carry them around with you, or post them on your refrigerator. Constantly referring to this visual cue links your mind to your goals and helps you stay motivated. Similarly, Perry says they use the slogan “5,2,1, Almost None” at Nemours to keep children and their parents focused by simplifying the daily goal into a memory rhyme: five servings of fruit and vegetables, two hours max of screen time (computer or TV), one hour of exercise, almost no sugars and treats. Perry also has children use a pen as a pretend fork and shows them how to take at least 20 minutes to eat a meal, because that’s how long it takes the brain to learn that the stomach is getting food.
•Refuse to negotiate with yourself. Your mind harbors an inherent expectation of failure in dieting that you need to consciously keep in check, says Dr. Marema. “I think the mind is constantly in negotiation with itself. That’s the biggest initial move toward self-sabotage. People think, ‘Gosh, I lost five pounds this week. That means I can have a doughnut.’ That negotiation right there is the step toward lack of long-term success. And once off the path,” he explains, “you usually have trouble getting back on it.”
•Learn how to recover. Many people are what Dr. Ames calls “all or nothing” dieters: they’re either perfectly on their plan, or completely off it. They think, ‘I’ve already strayed. I’ll keep eating what I want today and get back on track tomorrow.’ That mindset won’t work. “It’s a process of allowing yourself to make mistakes, but trying to recover immediately, like at the very next meal,” says Dr. Ames. “How many times have you said, ‘Oh, I’m going to start my diet again on Monday.’ No. It starts the very next meal. You don’t have to be perfect at it, but 90% of the time you should be doing what you are supposed to be doing in order to keep the weight off.”
Law of Attraction Tips
Most of us have heard of law of attraction . For those of you who do not know what law of attraction tips are, it is simply the process of wanting and believing in something so much that it comes true. Unfortunately, bad things can happen too, that is why it is important to only allow yourself to believe that positive things are coming your way.
A lot of people think that law of attraction tips only apply to material wealth and possessions. But the truth is that it can apply to all aspects of life. Have you ever heard of someone being so scared that they were going to have a heart attack to the point where it actually happened? Their fears came to life because deep down inside, they knew that was going to happen to them.
You can make yourself believe different things in life. Telling yourself positive things is what causes you to believe them. For example, if you say to yourself over and over again, "one day, I am going to have a house on the beach." your mind will start to believe it. Eventually, all of your thoughts and actions will come together to make that a reality. Law of attraction tips are not hard to control.
All you have to do is reassure yourself of everything positive that you want to happen in your life. Tell yourself that you are going to lose 10 pounds within the next month, and it will happen to you. The hardest part for some people is really making an effort to believe that the law of attraction will work for them.
Oftentimes, reading a bit more on the subject is just what it takes to help people gain a better understand of what law of attraction tips really are. The more you know about it, the easier it will be to know how to use it effectively in your life. It might also help to take some time out of your day each day to meditate upon those things that you want to happen the most. While you are thinking about your life, imagine all of the wonderful things that you want actually happening. Think about what your life would be like if those things happened.
Pretending that many of the positive things you want to happen have already happened is another one of the ways that you can have success with law of attraction tips. Instead of just sitting and wishing that you were rich or that your health was better, believe that it has already became your reality. Be careful with your thoughts and try not to doubt yourself. There will always be times when negative thoughts attempt to creep into your mind. It is important that you do not give into them. For example, if you doubt that you will lose weight, then your belief in yourself will eventually fade away. The disbelief that you acquire over a period of time will result in an inability to create the reality you desire. All of this negative thinking can cause the benefits of law of attraction tips to take a turn for the worst
A lot of people think that law of attraction tips only apply to material wealth and possessions. But the truth is that it can apply to all aspects of life. Have you ever heard of someone being so scared that they were going to have a heart attack to the point where it actually happened? Their fears came to life because deep down inside, they knew that was going to happen to them.
You can make yourself believe different things in life. Telling yourself positive things is what causes you to believe them. For example, if you say to yourself over and over again, "one day, I am going to have a house on the beach." your mind will start to believe it. Eventually, all of your thoughts and actions will come together to make that a reality. Law of attraction tips are not hard to control.
All you have to do is reassure yourself of everything positive that you want to happen in your life. Tell yourself that you are going to lose 10 pounds within the next month, and it will happen to you. The hardest part for some people is really making an effort to believe that the law of attraction will work for them.
Oftentimes, reading a bit more on the subject is just what it takes to help people gain a better understand of what law of attraction tips really are. The more you know about it, the easier it will be to know how to use it effectively in your life. It might also help to take some time out of your day each day to meditate upon those things that you want to happen the most. While you are thinking about your life, imagine all of the wonderful things that you want actually happening. Think about what your life would be like if those things happened.
Pretending that many of the positive things you want to happen have already happened is another one of the ways that you can have success with law of attraction tips. Instead of just sitting and wishing that you were rich or that your health was better, believe that it has already became your reality. Be careful with your thoughts and try not to doubt yourself. There will always be times when negative thoughts attempt to creep into your mind. It is important that you do not give into them. For example, if you doubt that you will lose weight, then your belief in yourself will eventually fade away. The disbelief that you acquire over a period of time will result in an inability to create the reality you desire. All of this negative thinking can cause the benefits of law of attraction tips to take a turn for the worst
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Smoke More, Sleep Less
Cigarette smoking has been associated with a high prevalence of sleep-related complaints. However, its effects on sleep architecture have not been fully examined. The primary objective of this investigation was to assess the impact of cigarette smoking on sleep architecture.
Sleep disturbances are a common side effect of nicotine withdrawal. Some people will sleep much more than usual through this phase of cessation, while others have difficulty getting any sleep at all. If you find yourself suffering from insomnia during the first few weeks after you quit smoking, try a few of these natural remedies to ease your discomforts.
Remember, the physical withdrawal phase of quitting tobacco is a temporary condition. Your sleep patterns will return to normal soon, providing you didnt have insomnia before cessation. If symptoms persist beyond the first month or so, schedule a visit with your doctor. The current lifestyle greatly affects the sleeping pattern of human beings. Among many causes, smoking is one main cause for sleeping disturbances.
Smokers spend more time in a light sleep. Non-smokers spend more time in a deep sleep, allowing them to feel more awake the next day. A reason for this is nicotine and its impact on the brain.
Smoking cigarettes impairs sleep quality, possibly because of nicotine withdrawal, according to a study in the February issue of Chest, the journal of the American College of Chest Physicians. The study is among the first to isolate the effects of smoking on sleep. In previous research, it was unclear whether changes in sleep patterns were from smoking itself or from the medical conditions underlying smoking such as heart or respiratory disease. A strong correlation was found between smoking and various complaints of ill health as well as between smoking and sleep duration and quality of sleep. The results suggest that there is a strong relationship between the constituents of tobacco smoke and poor sleeping habits.
Cigarettes contain nicotine that affects sleep. It is a stimulant that keeps you awake. But smokers are not aware of this fact. Rather they claim that a puff of cigarette smoke makes them feel calmer and helps them relax. On the contrary, nicotine stimulates the mind and the body. It interferes with the bodys ability to fall and stay asleep. Nicotine is a stimulant drug that once it wore off threw the smoker into a physiologically depressed state. To overcome this depressant effect the smoker would smoke again to stimulate him or herself. Soon it would wear off and the endless cycle would be repeated over and over. Blood sugar and hormone levels would skyrocket, only to come crashing down later. By the end of the day the smoker could be physically exhausted from this chronic stimulant/depressant roller coaster. They had to adjust their sleep around these effects.
The availability of objective data on sleep architecture, with self-reported information on smoking status, provides an opportunity to characterize sleep architecture among current, former, and never smokers in a large community-based sample. Previous analyses of a subset of the cohort have shown that current smokers and former smokers, compared with never smokers, have greater amounts of stage 1 and 2 sleep.
Sleep disturbances are a common side effect of nicotine withdrawal. Some people will sleep much more than usual through this phase of cessation, while others have difficulty getting any sleep at all. If you find yourself suffering from insomnia during the first few weeks after you quit smoking, try a few of these natural remedies to ease your discomforts.
Remember, the physical withdrawal phase of quitting tobacco is a temporary condition. Your sleep patterns will return to normal soon, providing you didnt have insomnia before cessation. If symptoms persist beyond the first month or so, schedule a visit with your doctor. The current lifestyle greatly affects the sleeping pattern of human beings. Among many causes, smoking is one main cause for sleeping disturbances.
Smokers spend more time in a light sleep. Non-smokers spend more time in a deep sleep, allowing them to feel more awake the next day. A reason for this is nicotine and its impact on the brain.
Smoking cigarettes impairs sleep quality, possibly because of nicotine withdrawal, according to a study in the February issue of Chest, the journal of the American College of Chest Physicians. The study is among the first to isolate the effects of smoking on sleep. In previous research, it was unclear whether changes in sleep patterns were from smoking itself or from the medical conditions underlying smoking such as heart or respiratory disease. A strong correlation was found between smoking and various complaints of ill health as well as between smoking and sleep duration and quality of sleep. The results suggest that there is a strong relationship between the constituents of tobacco smoke and poor sleeping habits.
Cigarettes contain nicotine that affects sleep. It is a stimulant that keeps you awake. But smokers are not aware of this fact. Rather they claim that a puff of cigarette smoke makes them feel calmer and helps them relax. On the contrary, nicotine stimulates the mind and the body. It interferes with the bodys ability to fall and stay asleep. Nicotine is a stimulant drug that once it wore off threw the smoker into a physiologically depressed state. To overcome this depressant effect the smoker would smoke again to stimulate him or herself. Soon it would wear off and the endless cycle would be repeated over and over. Blood sugar and hormone levels would skyrocket, only to come crashing down later. By the end of the day the smoker could be physically exhausted from this chronic stimulant/depressant roller coaster. They had to adjust their sleep around these effects.
The availability of objective data on sleep architecture, with self-reported information on smoking status, provides an opportunity to characterize sleep architecture among current, former, and never smokers in a large community-based sample. Previous analyses of a subset of the cohort have shown that current smokers and former smokers, compared with never smokers, have greater amounts of stage 1 and 2 sleep.
Handling Hangovers
If you are one of those persons who like to drink alcohol, then you must be familiar with “hangovers”. Hangovers are the feelings or conditions that your body will have to face after consuming alcohol. Different people can have different signs and symptoms which can be different in severity. Actually, you may have to face a combination of certain symptoms after drinking a lot of alcohol which is known as hangover.
Speaking of symptoms, you may have to face severe headache, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, fatigue, anxiety and weakness. Apart from these some people also find it difficult to concentrate because of weakness and trembling. Dehydration and loss of appetite can also hit you as hangovers.
So, these are the basic symptoms that different people may have to face as hangovers. However, headache, dehydration and fatigue are the most common symptoms that almost all of the people have to face. The number and severity of symptoms is actually based on the amount of alcohol consumed.
Along with the amount of alcohol consumed, hangovers can become severe if you are having a poor health or drinking on empty stomach. Here, it is pertinent to mention that hangovers are commonly seen with those people who may not be regular drinkers, especially if you are drinking for the first time, you will surely have to face some of the abovementioned symptoms.
Before moving towards the remedies, it is essential to mention as why this entire thing happens. When you consume alcohol, it enters the bloodstream to cause pituitary gland to block vasopressin. Because of this blockage, your kidneys start to send water directly to bladder without reabsorbing it and that’s what can cause dehydration because of frequent urination. Also, it is because of lack of water that your body starts to show some problems in the form of headache, dry mouth, etc.
In terms of remedies, you can find different people doing different things. Some of those remedies will actually look strange and some of them will be nothing more than a myth. For instance, there are some people who try to handle hangovers by eating burnt toast. They do so because burnt toast comes with carbon which can help to deal with toxins.
Apart from this, black coffee can also help as it comes with caffeine which helps to fight with fatigue. Also, it can be effective in order to deal with headache. Eating eggs can also help to deal with hangovers as it contains cysteine which can help to eliminate certain toxins from your body.
Apart from these remedies, you can also go with some over-the-counter drugs to deal with hangovers. There are quite a few drugs and supplements available that can be easily accessed as they don’t require a prescription. So, over-the-counter remedies can also be tried to handle things in a better way.
All in all, it can easily be said that if you will drink alcohol, you will have to pay its price. However, you must understand that they price will not only be in the form of hangovers, but, you will have to face some serious implications by using alcohol for long time. So, stay away from it as it is the best thing to do.
Speaking of symptoms, you may have to face severe headache, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, fatigue, anxiety and weakness. Apart from these some people also find it difficult to concentrate because of weakness and trembling. Dehydration and loss of appetite can also hit you as hangovers.
So, these are the basic symptoms that different people may have to face as hangovers. However, headache, dehydration and fatigue are the most common symptoms that almost all of the people have to face. The number and severity of symptoms is actually based on the amount of alcohol consumed.
Along with the amount of alcohol consumed, hangovers can become severe if you are having a poor health or drinking on empty stomach. Here, it is pertinent to mention that hangovers are commonly seen with those people who may not be regular drinkers, especially if you are drinking for the first time, you will surely have to face some of the abovementioned symptoms.
Before moving towards the remedies, it is essential to mention as why this entire thing happens. When you consume alcohol, it enters the bloodstream to cause pituitary gland to block vasopressin. Because of this blockage, your kidneys start to send water directly to bladder without reabsorbing it and that’s what can cause dehydration because of frequent urination. Also, it is because of lack of water that your body starts to show some problems in the form of headache, dry mouth, etc.
In terms of remedies, you can find different people doing different things. Some of those remedies will actually look strange and some of them will be nothing more than a myth. For instance, there are some people who try to handle hangovers by eating burnt toast. They do so because burnt toast comes with carbon which can help to deal with toxins.
Apart from this, black coffee can also help as it comes with caffeine which helps to fight with fatigue. Also, it can be effective in order to deal with headache. Eating eggs can also help to deal with hangovers as it contains cysteine which can help to eliminate certain toxins from your body.
Apart from these remedies, you can also go with some over-the-counter drugs to deal with hangovers. There are quite a few drugs and supplements available that can be easily accessed as they don’t require a prescription. So, over-the-counter remedies can also be tried to handle things in a better way.
All in all, it can easily be said that if you will drink alcohol, you will have to pay its price. However, you must understand that they price will not only be in the form of hangovers, but, you will have to face some serious implications by using alcohol for long time. So, stay away from it as it is the best thing to do.
Friday, December 24, 2010
How to take anti anxiety drugs?
Anti anxiety drugs are supplements which calm and settle down persons with extreme anxiety, nervousness, depression and tension, for short-term control of social phobia disorder. Recent study and statistics figure out approximately twelve thousand patients on this planet where the curative affect of anti-anxiety drugs and medication is almost unavailable.
Treatment and cure which health expert calls anti-anxiety drugs Prozac are essentially ssri medications. This means that they support to preserve a healthy proportion of the hormone Serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is known as the happy hormone. Appropriate anti anxiety drug can help some of the symptoms of anxiety. In order to decide whether treatment is right for you, it’s important to consider the drug benefits against the side effects. Once you have investigated your alternatives, including other therapies and lifestyle changes that may facilitate, you can make a good decision. Diverse kinds of medications are used in dealing with anxiety disorders, including traditional one like benzodiazepines, and newer options like antidepressants and beta-blockers. Such treatments can be very effectual. The bottom line is that anti anxiety drugs can be cooperative, but they aren’t precise for everyone and they’re not the only answer.
There are a lot of treatment choices in medication, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, which is widely accepted to be the most effective treatment for anxiety. To surmount anxiety for good, you may also require making many adjustments in your life. Lifestyle changes that can make a difference in anxiety levels comprise regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and a healthy diet. Other helpful treatments for anxiety include talk therapy, hypnosis, meditation, biofeedback, and acupuncture.
The advantage of this anti anxiety drug is that they create enduring changes and long-term aid. Once your anxiety is at a controllable stage, other forms of behavior and talk therapy can be fruitfully pursued.
Some recommendations while taking anti anxiety drugs:
• Be patient – It takes time for the majority anxiety medications to attain their complete therapeutic outcome. • Evade alcohol. Alcohol and anxiety medications don’t mix. The combination can even be lethal. • Check your medication reaction – Keep examining your reaction to the anxiety medication, including any physical and emotional changes you’re experiencing. • Consult your physician- Be open and sincere regarding negative effects your anxiety drug is causing. If you’re sad with how the capsules make you feel, ask your doctor to help you diminish off. • Continue therapy – Therapy can assist you get to the origin of your anxiety problem and build up better coping skills.
Treatment and cure which health expert calls anti-anxiety drugs Prozac are essentially ssri medications. This means that they support to preserve a healthy proportion of the hormone Serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is known as the happy hormone. Appropriate anti anxiety drug can help some of the symptoms of anxiety. In order to decide whether treatment is right for you, it’s important to consider the drug benefits against the side effects. Once you have investigated your alternatives, including other therapies and lifestyle changes that may facilitate, you can make a good decision. Diverse kinds of medications are used in dealing with anxiety disorders, including traditional one like benzodiazepines, and newer options like antidepressants and beta-blockers. Such treatments can be very effectual. The bottom line is that anti anxiety drugs can be cooperative, but they aren’t precise for everyone and they’re not the only answer.
There are a lot of treatment choices in medication, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, which is widely accepted to be the most effective treatment for anxiety. To surmount anxiety for good, you may also require making many adjustments in your life. Lifestyle changes that can make a difference in anxiety levels comprise regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and a healthy diet. Other helpful treatments for anxiety include talk therapy, hypnosis, meditation, biofeedback, and acupuncture.
The advantage of this anti anxiety drug is that they create enduring changes and long-term aid. Once your anxiety is at a controllable stage, other forms of behavior and talk therapy can be fruitfully pursued.
Some recommendations while taking anti anxiety drugs:
• Be patient – It takes time for the majority anxiety medications to attain their complete therapeutic outcome. • Evade alcohol. Alcohol and anxiety medications don’t mix. The combination can even be lethal. • Check your medication reaction – Keep examining your reaction to the anxiety medication, including any physical and emotional changes you’re experiencing. • Consult your physician- Be open and sincere regarding negative effects your anxiety drug is causing. If you’re sad with how the capsules make you feel, ask your doctor to help you diminish off. • Continue therapy – Therapy can assist you get to the origin of your anxiety problem and build up better coping skills.
Manage your Sugar Diabetes with a Sugar Diabetes Meal Plan
As someone who suffers from diabetes, you might believe that the only way that you can contain your condition is through the utilization of medication. Fortunately, there are other things you can do besides taking medication to treat your sugar diabetes. You can have the same effect on your health as that medication by just making some small changes to your diet.
By creating a personal diabetes meal plan, the likelihood of actually maintaining the diet increases. Your plan can be made up of foods you enjoy if they are appropriate for diabetics. A food plan is helpful, but can't be successful on its own. Don't allow yourself to find ways to mentally back out of the meal plan by trying to find the perfect amount of time in your day to eat.
There are multiple advantages to using a healthful diabetes meal plan. Cholesterol levels and blood pressure can be controlled more easily with a solid diabetes meal plan. It will also keep your blood sugar levels in a normal range which is vital to controlling your diabetes.
While these benefits are obvious, your diabetic diet will also assist you in shedding your extra weight. Due to the fact that diabetes is often found in people that are overweight, it is crucial to try and eat a healthy diet so you can avoid adding those extra pounds. If you include foods you like, instead of those you don't, in your diabetes meal plan, you will be more likely to eat healthy. This diet will pay off by doing away with the extra weight you carry around and aid you in keeping your body healthy.
Keep track of the calories and carbohydrates you are eating, as proper management of that is an essential factor of a satisfactory sugar diabetes meal plan. Use a food pyramid guide as reference when attempting to comprehend the quantities of each food group that your body should have. All you need to do is create a healthy meal plan that you can follow every day without stress, and you will be well on your way to controlling your sugar diabetes and improving your health.
By creating a personal diabetes meal plan, the likelihood of actually maintaining the diet increases. Your plan can be made up of foods you enjoy if they are appropriate for diabetics. A food plan is helpful, but can't be successful on its own. Don't allow yourself to find ways to mentally back out of the meal plan by trying to find the perfect amount of time in your day to eat.
There are multiple advantages to using a healthful diabetes meal plan. Cholesterol levels and blood pressure can be controlled more easily with a solid diabetes meal plan. It will also keep your blood sugar levels in a normal range which is vital to controlling your diabetes.
While these benefits are obvious, your diabetic diet will also assist you in shedding your extra weight. Due to the fact that diabetes is often found in people that are overweight, it is crucial to try and eat a healthy diet so you can avoid adding those extra pounds. If you include foods you like, instead of those you don't, in your diabetes meal plan, you will be more likely to eat healthy. This diet will pay off by doing away with the extra weight you carry around and aid you in keeping your body healthy.
Keep track of the calories and carbohydrates you are eating, as proper management of that is an essential factor of a satisfactory sugar diabetes meal plan. Use a food pyramid guide as reference when attempting to comprehend the quantities of each food group that your body should have. All you need to do is create a healthy meal plan that you can follow every day without stress, and you will be well on your way to controlling your sugar diabetes and improving your health.
A toast of wine to a healthy living
If you have read the story of the “French Paradox”, then maybe you are one of those wine drinkers who swirled and rejoiced after knowing the good side of drinking. It was in the mid 90s when this story was released to the media, saying that most French people who have a high cheese diet were not suffering from heart attacks because of their moderate and steady intake of wine. After this discovery, more researchers have shared their findings to defend this habit, which they were proclaiming to have many health benefits. An example of this is about the healing powers of Resveratrol. This antioxidant is said to be found in red grape skins or red wine.
Other benefits would be the reduction of cases on coronary heart disease as mentioned above which was made by the researchers in University of California in the year 1995. Six years after, another research was by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prove its effects on lowering the risk of stroke. A year after, William Harvey Research Institute researchers have backed up this findings and has proclaimed that this is possible because the arteries are kept clean by a substance called polyphenol which is found in red grape skin. Same year when the American thoracic Society declared about the lung health benefits of wine from its antioxidants content. It was also said that ulcer-causing bacteria were reduced because of drinking wine, which was according to the American journal of Gastroenterology in 2003.
In the year 2004, several studies are still made and it was found out that wine also benefits the elderly by giving them healthier blood vessels. It was also said to be responsible for giving stronger bones and decreased ovarian cancer risk for women. For men, it is proven to have been lowering the risk of heart attack for those with high blood pressure. Another is the anti-aging effects found in red grape skins and the protein in red grape skin killed that cancer cells.
In other words, these researchers were saying that wine is in fact, beneficial to our health. However, drinking it should be done in moderation. Anything in excess of this could reverse all the benefits mentioned. So drink moderately, and cheers to good health!
Other benefits would be the reduction of cases on coronary heart disease as mentioned above which was made by the researchers in University of California in the year 1995. Six years after, another research was by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prove its effects on lowering the risk of stroke. A year after, William Harvey Research Institute researchers have backed up this findings and has proclaimed that this is possible because the arteries are kept clean by a substance called polyphenol which is found in red grape skin. Same year when the American thoracic Society declared about the lung health benefits of wine from its antioxidants content. It was also said that ulcer-causing bacteria were reduced because of drinking wine, which was according to the American journal of Gastroenterology in 2003.
In the year 2004, several studies are still made and it was found out that wine also benefits the elderly by giving them healthier blood vessels. It was also said to be responsible for giving stronger bones and decreased ovarian cancer risk for women. For men, it is proven to have been lowering the risk of heart attack for those with high blood pressure. Another is the anti-aging effects found in red grape skins and the protein in red grape skin killed that cancer cells.
In other words, these researchers were saying that wine is in fact, beneficial to our health. However, drinking it should be done in moderation. Anything in excess of this could reverse all the benefits mentioned. So drink moderately, and cheers to good health!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Why Home Health Care Products Can Improve Your Quality of Life
The key to a happy, healthy and emotionally stable life depends on a number of factors. One such factor is the ability to act independently to meet one's own needs. For some individuals, this very basic need is extremely hard to meet due to circumstances such as age or physical disabilities. Simple tasks such as bathing, sitting, standing or even walking without help are very difficult or sometime's - impossible. Facing that kind of reality on a daily basis weighs very heavily on emotional health and has negative effects on quality of life. Fortunately, home healthcare products can help tremendously in restoring independence and improving general emotional well being. This, in my opinion, is why home health care products are so priceless, especially as we age and aren't as mobile as we once were or are affected by circumstances beyond our control.
How do Home Health Products help?
With the help of walkers, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other elder or disability care products, you can perform some daily tasks without the aid of a loved one or a caregiver. And for many, there is no better feeling than to be able do things for themselves. Home Health Products provide you with the extra freedom to get out and enjoy your life again. No longer are you confined to your home depending on others to help you get out and about. With mobility products in particular, you can visit friends or relatives at your leisure and feel good knowing that you have these items in place to support you. Just having this extra freedom does wonders for your emotional health and just your outlook on life in general. Knowing that you have these products to use on a daily basis makes you feel secure and in control of your daily activities and reduces your stress level, which in turn, improves your quality of life. Because of the wide variety of different products that are available for purchase, there is most certainly something out there to suit you.
What Are the Benefits?
The benefits of home health products are many. Not only are they made to help you with mobility and day to day living in general, they help you feel better as a whole. When they are in use, you are no longer confined to your home -- you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, on your own. Additional benefits include giving you back your personal freedom to live your life to its fullest and that my friend, is worth more than money can buy!
How do Home Health Products help?
With the help of walkers, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other elder or disability care products, you can perform some daily tasks without the aid of a loved one or a caregiver. And for many, there is no better feeling than to be able do things for themselves. Home Health Products provide you with the extra freedom to get out and enjoy your life again. No longer are you confined to your home depending on others to help you get out and about. With mobility products in particular, you can visit friends or relatives at your leisure and feel good knowing that you have these items in place to support you. Just having this extra freedom does wonders for your emotional health and just your outlook on life in general. Knowing that you have these products to use on a daily basis makes you feel secure and in control of your daily activities and reduces your stress level, which in turn, improves your quality of life. Because of the wide variety of different products that are available for purchase, there is most certainly something out there to suit you.
What Are the Benefits?
The benefits of home health products are many. Not only are they made to help you with mobility and day to day living in general, they help you feel better as a whole. When they are in use, you are no longer confined to your home -- you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, on your own. Additional benefits include giving you back your personal freedom to live your life to its fullest and that my friend, is worth more than money can buy!
Take Back Your Life - Regain Your Health After You Stop Smoking
The human body is built in a most spectacular way. Operating as a fine tuned machine that runs very well for a lot of years. Even with years of abusing our bodies with lack of exercise, poor eating habits, and yes, even with years of smoking cigarettes, our bodies are made in a way that we can recover.
The American Heart Association reports that smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature deaths in the United States.
The sooner in life that you quit smoking, the better. You decrease your chances for developing smoking-related diseases like, heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and or cancer. Other medical conditions that could occur are, impotence, fertility problems, gum disease, tooth loss and osteoporosis.
According to The Center For Disease Control and Prevention, If you started smoking when you were a teen, and you quit before the age of 35, your life expectancy will only be slightly lower than that of a nonsmoker.
Miraculous things begin to happen to you and your body after you smoke that last cigarette. You will begin to regain your health and restore your heart and lungs. In fact, did you know that within the first 30 minutes, your blood will return back to normal. Within 2 days, all nicotine will have left your body. Your sense of taste and smell will start to come back. After you smoke your last cigarette, within 3 days, your bronchial tubes will relax, and your energy should improve.
After 1 year of not smoking, you have lowered your risk of having a heart attack by 50%. By continuing to be smoke-free, your lungs will heal itself. This is a great time to start a fitness or regular exercise program.
Most people agree that kicking the habit, can be a challenge. When you leave cigarettes behind, you become a different person. You will not have to stop what you are doing because you need a smoke break. The best part of all, in all probability, you have extended your life.
The American Heart Association reports that smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature deaths in the United States.
The sooner in life that you quit smoking, the better. You decrease your chances for developing smoking-related diseases like, heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and or cancer. Other medical conditions that could occur are, impotence, fertility problems, gum disease, tooth loss and osteoporosis.
According to The Center For Disease Control and Prevention, If you started smoking when you were a teen, and you quit before the age of 35, your life expectancy will only be slightly lower than that of a nonsmoker.
Miraculous things begin to happen to you and your body after you smoke that last cigarette. You will begin to regain your health and restore your heart and lungs. In fact, did you know that within the first 30 minutes, your blood will return back to normal. Within 2 days, all nicotine will have left your body. Your sense of taste and smell will start to come back. After you smoke your last cigarette, within 3 days, your bronchial tubes will relax, and your energy should improve.
After 1 year of not smoking, you have lowered your risk of having a heart attack by 50%. By continuing to be smoke-free, your lungs will heal itself. This is a great time to start a fitness or regular exercise program.
Most people agree that kicking the habit, can be a challenge. When you leave cigarettes behind, you become a different person. You will not have to stop what you are doing because you need a smoke break. The best part of all, in all probability, you have extended your life.
Tips For Health and Enjoy Life With Short Jokes
Health is the necessity for all human beings. You can not enjoy anything until you are fit and fine. There is very strong relation between good health and happiness. If you are sad and tensed, you can not maintain good health. So there are some ideas which enable you to be happy for the sake of your health with smile and laughter.
When I am talking about health, it does not only mean physical health, it also refers to mental health. Rather mental health is much more important for us. So there are some important steps to keep yourself mentally healthy:-
o Do not take the things very personally.
o Make a habit of reading good and motivational books.
o Take necessary vitamins to make your mind sharp.
o Do not sit idle, keep on doing something creative.
o Have a dose of laughter through funny material and be relaxed.
o Keep your work up to date.
o Keep yourself busy and do not take part in controversial matters.
So now you came to know that how to make yourself mentally healthy. But after taking care of your mental health, take step to make yourself physically fit. We can do all work successfully with healthy body, so It needs to be taken care. You can follow below mentioned steps to make yourself physically strong:-
o Always avoid alcohol, it is protoplasmic poison.
o Add fresh fruits and green vegetable in your routine diet.
o Take 8-10 glass clean water in a day.
o Get up early in the morning and go for a walk.
o You should not talk too much on cell phone; its radiation may cause your brain.
These are the basics to maintain your health. Above all you should try to adopt good sense of humor. You should laugh a lot in a day. There are lots of short jokes which help to bring laughter on our faces. It is really good for your health. So enjoy life with short jokes. I am sure that if we follow all these steps than health is only few step away. We can enjoy our life with good health only. One can play short jokes and pranks to make life interesting and most enjoyable.
When I am talking about health, it does not only mean physical health, it also refers to mental health. Rather mental health is much more important for us. So there are some important steps to keep yourself mentally healthy:-
o Do not take the things very personally.
o Make a habit of reading good and motivational books.
o Take necessary vitamins to make your mind sharp.
o Do not sit idle, keep on doing something creative.
o Have a dose of laughter through funny material and be relaxed.
o Keep your work up to date.
o Keep yourself busy and do not take part in controversial matters.
So now you came to know that how to make yourself mentally healthy. But after taking care of your mental health, take step to make yourself physically fit. We can do all work successfully with healthy body, so It needs to be taken care. You can follow below mentioned steps to make yourself physically strong:-
o Always avoid alcohol, it is protoplasmic poison.
o Add fresh fruits and green vegetable in your routine diet.
o Take 8-10 glass clean water in a day.
o Get up early in the morning and go for a walk.
o You should not talk too much on cell phone; its radiation may cause your brain.
These are the basics to maintain your health. Above all you should try to adopt good sense of humor. You should laugh a lot in a day. There are lots of short jokes which help to bring laughter on our faces. It is really good for your health. So enjoy life with short jokes. I am sure that if we follow all these steps than health is only few step away. We can enjoy our life with good health only. One can play short jokes and pranks to make life interesting and most enjoyable.
Remake Your Life With These Seven Health Habits
If you realize you need to make some changes in your lifestyle-for the better--here are a few ideas to help you get started on the right track.
Keep a set of workout clothes and running/walking shoes in your car. That way, you won't be able to use the excuse that you can't work out because you would ruin your "good clothes". If you're at soccer practice with your kid, you can always change shoes and walk around the soccer field for some exercise.
Cut the size of portions that you put on your food. This could go a long way in helping you lose weight. One suggestion that you can consider is to use a salad plate for your dinner plate. That will give you the illusion that you have a full plateful, when indeed your portions are smaller.
Think orange. Eat and drink oranges and carrots. A daily glass of orange juice can reduce your risk of stroke as well as lower your cholesterol. Carrots can also go a long way in reducing your risk of stroke. Carotene (which is in carrots and other orange/yellow vegetables) can also lower the risk of cancer and heart attacks.
Learn how to relax for a few minutes several times a day. Take a ten minute break and sit in a comfortable chair. Relax the muscles in your forehead and around your eyes. Then allow the muscles in your jaw and your cheeks to relax. Continue to move on down to your neck and shoulders. Breathe deeply and slowly as your work your way down your body. Try to do this at least twice a day.
Change out your pillow. If you've used the same pillow for several years, it may be keeping you from getting a good night's sleep. If you sleep on your side, your best bet is a thicker pillow which will help align your head with your body. If you sleep on your back or stomach, a thinner pillow will be your best bet.
Take a cooking class to learn how to prepare healthier, more nutritious and tasty meals. Eating healthier is a lot easier when it tastes good.
Learn how to compromise. Don't tell yourself "I don't have 30 minutes to exercise today." or "I blew my diet at lunch so it doesn't matter what I eat for dinner." Learn instead to say "Well, I don't have 30 minutes to exercise, but I can do 15 minutes." or "Yes, I cheated on my diet at lunch, but I need to get back on the bandwagon for dinner." You don't have to be perfect all the time. Learn to make progress in small steps.
Hopefully, these few suggestions will give you some ideas on how to get your life on a healthier track. You don't have to do it all at once. Gradually implement these changes into your lifestyle and you'll see long-term rewards.
Keep a set of workout clothes and running/walking shoes in your car. That way, you won't be able to use the excuse that you can't work out because you would ruin your "good clothes". If you're at soccer practice with your kid, you can always change shoes and walk around the soccer field for some exercise.
Cut the size of portions that you put on your food. This could go a long way in helping you lose weight. One suggestion that you can consider is to use a salad plate for your dinner plate. That will give you the illusion that you have a full plateful, when indeed your portions are smaller.
Think orange. Eat and drink oranges and carrots. A daily glass of orange juice can reduce your risk of stroke as well as lower your cholesterol. Carrots can also go a long way in reducing your risk of stroke. Carotene (which is in carrots and other orange/yellow vegetables) can also lower the risk of cancer and heart attacks.
Learn how to relax for a few minutes several times a day. Take a ten minute break and sit in a comfortable chair. Relax the muscles in your forehead and around your eyes. Then allow the muscles in your jaw and your cheeks to relax. Continue to move on down to your neck and shoulders. Breathe deeply and slowly as your work your way down your body. Try to do this at least twice a day.
Change out your pillow. If you've used the same pillow for several years, it may be keeping you from getting a good night's sleep. If you sleep on your side, your best bet is a thicker pillow which will help align your head with your body. If you sleep on your back or stomach, a thinner pillow will be your best bet.
Take a cooking class to learn how to prepare healthier, more nutritious and tasty meals. Eating healthier is a lot easier when it tastes good.
Learn how to compromise. Don't tell yourself "I don't have 30 minutes to exercise today." or "I blew my diet at lunch so it doesn't matter what I eat for dinner." Learn instead to say "Well, I don't have 30 minutes to exercise, but I can do 15 minutes." or "Yes, I cheated on my diet at lunch, but I need to get back on the bandwagon for dinner." You don't have to be perfect all the time. Learn to make progress in small steps.
Hopefully, these few suggestions will give you some ideas on how to get your life on a healthier track. You don't have to do it all at once. Gradually implement these changes into your lifestyle and you'll see long-term rewards.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Hair Care Procedures
Globalization has definitely done wonders on women as they have become highly empowered that their presence is seen even in the fields where men usually dominate. As they constantly battle with men for key positions in companies, they too constantly, have battled with perfection especially on the physical aspect due to amounting media influence.
One of the physical aspects where women meticulously pay attention to is their hair. As the condition of the hair is considered as one of the symbol for health, caring for it nowadays has become complicated and technical. If ancient women long time ago were contented in having essentials oils and herbs for their hair, however, women of the 20th century do not just contend themselves with what Mother Nature has. In an attempt to help and lead women the right way, beauty experts, beauty product manufacturers and modern science have jointly worked to arrive at a solution to answer women's problem with regards to hair problems.
One of the procedures which is a product of man's ingenuity is hot oil treatment which involves the use of steaming machine and specially-formulated hot oil cream applied on the hair and scalp. After the application of the cream, the head is wrapped and placed under the machine and steamed for about half an hour. After such treatment, the hair becomes softer, smother, silkier and manageable.
Hair extension, which is a process of adding length to the hair, is the safest way of adding body and color to the hair without using chemicals that can harm the natural state of the hair. Choices of hair extensions include human hair and synthetic hair which can be donned instantly creating easy and fashionable hairstyles without the hassle of waiting for months or even years of having to grow hair long.
Hair coloring is the process of changing the hair from one color to another using a chemical-based compound which can result to a permanent, semi-permanent and demi-permanent hair color. Creating highlights on the other hand is a type of hair coloring where strands of hair are colored to produce highlights while the rest of the hair strands have different color or have lighter shades. Coloring the hair has become a fashion statement nowadays especially among teenagers and young adults. Although some adverse reaction such as skin irritation and allergies occur, no life-threatening side effects have been reported.
Hair rebonding on the other hand is a procedure of treatment that involves making unruly and wavy hair straight, sleek and shiny. The hair is chemically treated with a relaxant or cream softener that breaks the hair bond and is rebounded again by a neutralizer for a straighter hair. Rebonding time may vary from hair types and gender as wavier or curlier hair is more difficult to get straight thus the longer is the rebonding time.
One of the physical aspects where women meticulously pay attention to is their hair. As the condition of the hair is considered as one of the symbol for health, caring for it nowadays has become complicated and technical. If ancient women long time ago were contented in having essentials oils and herbs for their hair, however, women of the 20th century do not just contend themselves with what Mother Nature has. In an attempt to help and lead women the right way, beauty experts, beauty product manufacturers and modern science have jointly worked to arrive at a solution to answer women's problem with regards to hair problems.
One of the procedures which is a product of man's ingenuity is hot oil treatment which involves the use of steaming machine and specially-formulated hot oil cream applied on the hair and scalp. After the application of the cream, the head is wrapped and placed under the machine and steamed for about half an hour. After such treatment, the hair becomes softer, smother, silkier and manageable.
Hair extension, which is a process of adding length to the hair, is the safest way of adding body and color to the hair without using chemicals that can harm the natural state of the hair. Choices of hair extensions include human hair and synthetic hair which can be donned instantly creating easy and fashionable hairstyles without the hassle of waiting for months or even years of having to grow hair long.
Hair coloring is the process of changing the hair from one color to another using a chemical-based compound which can result to a permanent, semi-permanent and demi-permanent hair color. Creating highlights on the other hand is a type of hair coloring where strands of hair are colored to produce highlights while the rest of the hair strands have different color or have lighter shades. Coloring the hair has become a fashion statement nowadays especially among teenagers and young adults. Although some adverse reaction such as skin irritation and allergies occur, no life-threatening side effects have been reported.
Hair rebonding on the other hand is a procedure of treatment that involves making unruly and wavy hair straight, sleek and shiny. The hair is chemically treated with a relaxant or cream softener that breaks the hair bond and is rebounded again by a neutralizer for a straighter hair. Rebonding time may vary from hair types and gender as wavier or curlier hair is more difficult to get straight thus the longer is the rebonding time.
Day Spa: Focusing On Body Treatments
A day spa is an establishment that offers a lot of services to people in connection with wellness, well being and overall grooming and appearance. There are many different treatments and services that they offer but the following are possible body treatments that are the most common all over the world.
Massages
There are so many different kinds of body massages from all over the world that are being tapped as an effective relaxing body experience. Some of these are therapies for the entire body in the sense that they revitalize or soothe it while others are more specifically focused on the outer covering which is the skin. Muscle massages benefit those who are tired and have tense muscles. These are commonly used to relieve stress and to promote a feeling of well being and relaxation in an individual. A day spa may offer about an hour's worth of stress relief and muscle relaxing. This is the average period of time that can help an individual achieve relaxation. The different techniques garnered from all over the world may make each therapeutic massage different from each other. The use of oils is sometimes applied during the period of an hour. This lubricant helps to minimize the friction that may arise from the contact of the hands and the client's skin.
Skin Treatments
On the other hand, skin treatments are often used to improve the state of a person's skin. Many men and women complain of dry skin or scaly skin all over their body thus prompting them to seek treatment. A day spa also offers a variety of treatments and services that focus on improving the skin. These treatments utilize all sorts of things that can be used to revitalize the skin and improve its appearance. Mud is just one of these things. A special kind of mud, infused with minerals has been used since the early times to promote beautiful skin. The body and the face will benefit from this kind of treatment.
Salt rubs are also focused on the entire body and these utilize special salts from all over the world in order to cleanse and smooth the skin. Salt is a mineral that can also include other beneficial minerals, which can be used on the skin. These are special kinds of salt and should not be confused with table salt or rock salt.
Wrapping treatments are also popular in a day spa. These use all kinds of materials to help the state of a person's skin. One common material is seaweed, which is known for its medicinal qualities. An individual can also be rubbed with moisturizers and other ingredients and then wrapped with cling wrap for better absorption. Sessions like these often last for over an hour and are most enjoyable for clients since they get the benefit of the wraps as well as some of the benefits of the massage as they are being rubbed with either salt or other ingredients.
Massages
There are so many different kinds of body massages from all over the world that are being tapped as an effective relaxing body experience. Some of these are therapies for the entire body in the sense that they revitalize or soothe it while others are more specifically focused on the outer covering which is the skin. Muscle massages benefit those who are tired and have tense muscles. These are commonly used to relieve stress and to promote a feeling of well being and relaxation in an individual. A day spa may offer about an hour's worth of stress relief and muscle relaxing. This is the average period of time that can help an individual achieve relaxation. The different techniques garnered from all over the world may make each therapeutic massage different from each other. The use of oils is sometimes applied during the period of an hour. This lubricant helps to minimize the friction that may arise from the contact of the hands and the client's skin.
Skin Treatments
On the other hand, skin treatments are often used to improve the state of a person's skin. Many men and women complain of dry skin or scaly skin all over their body thus prompting them to seek treatment. A day spa also offers a variety of treatments and services that focus on improving the skin. These treatments utilize all sorts of things that can be used to revitalize the skin and improve its appearance. Mud is just one of these things. A special kind of mud, infused with minerals has been used since the early times to promote beautiful skin. The body and the face will benefit from this kind of treatment.
Salt rubs are also focused on the entire body and these utilize special salts from all over the world in order to cleanse and smooth the skin. Salt is a mineral that can also include other beneficial minerals, which can be used on the skin. These are special kinds of salt and should not be confused with table salt or rock salt.
Wrapping treatments are also popular in a day spa. These use all kinds of materials to help the state of a person's skin. One common material is seaweed, which is known for its medicinal qualities. An individual can also be rubbed with moisturizers and other ingredients and then wrapped with cling wrap for better absorption. Sessions like these often last for over an hour and are most enjoyable for clients since they get the benefit of the wraps as well as some of the benefits of the massage as they are being rubbed with either salt or other ingredients.
Do Facial Exercises Work? Check Out How Facial Exercise Can Help You Stay Beautiful
Maybe you are wondering, do facial exercises work? There have been a lot of written articles about it telling their advantages and disadvantages, but there are lots of testimonials that facial exercises work and many believe its function. So, do you think this is enough? The person's experiences are enough to tell if a certain thing is effective or not.
Our face, aside from our tummy is one superficial part that we constantly take care of. Our face reflects a lot of emotions from deep sorrow, happiness and euphoria. Our face will also reflect as to who we are as a person. This has always been considered as essential to the person's body because our face consists of the eyes for the sense of sight, our nose for the sense of smell, our mouth, teeth and tongue for eating, tasting and digestion as the teeth grinds the food primarily to get ready for digestion. Our lips can say a thousand words. Our eyebrows and eye lashes too protect our eyes from any foreign material and dust. You see, there are a lot of functions our face as a whole can give. Our face can say a thousand words and physical attraction starts with it. As being said earlier, our face is one part of the body that we treasure, preserve and enhance. Beauty wise, there are a lot of cosmetic products available now in the market to give more glow to the face, from blush on, concealer, eye shadows to lipsticks. As few only know it, exercising our face can also be very beneficial for our health and wellness. It is something beyond make-ups.
It is known to us that as we age, our face will become saggy and shapeless. Our jaw will never be emphasized anymore; our prominent cheeks will not as well be obvious that even putting some blush on cannot help; and the truth is, we will not be as beautiful when we were on our 20's. As such, facial exercises can help you at some point delay the aging of the face and make it more firm and healthy. If you want to know more about its benefits, read more.
Facial exercises are used to stimulate and promote blood flow and circulation, thus relieving tension, and improve the overall appearance of your face.
Facial exercises fights aging by promoting a smooth and wrinkle free skin.
As facial muscles loose firmness during aging, the facial exercise will help you tone the facial muscles.
Facial exercise helps you achieve an anti-aging, youthful, and wrinkle free face.
Facial exercises do not take much of your time and they are proven cost-effective which helps in achieving healthy and glowing skin.
So, do facial exercises work? Why don't you try below and see for yourself.
Facial Exercises is not done as a whole, it is done part by part to ensure its effectiveness:
Forehead
You do this by placing your index fingers just above each eye and then while you are raising your eyebrows, pull down your eyes gently.
By doing this one part of facial exercise, you are firming your forehead. As such, repeat this exercise for ten times or as long as you want to do more.
Eyes
As comfortable as you want, sit with your eyes closed and relaxed. While you are keeping your eyes slightly closed, slowly look down and look up as far as you can possibly do. Repeat this exercise for ten to fifteen times or so.
For your eyebrows, you can do a sitting position with back straight. Your eyes must be closed and relaxed, and as you slowly lift your eyebrows, stretch your eyelids down as far as possible while keeping your eyes closed. Keep in this position as possible for ten counts, stay relax and repeat it for ten times as long as tolerated.
Lips
First of all, you have to ensure that your fingers are clean. Once you are done cleaning your finger, with your lips, suck on your finger as hard as possible and slowly remove it away from the lips while sucking. It is just so easy, right? Now, repeat this exercise for ten times or more as long as you can tolerate. This facial exercise can help firm your lips.
Cheeks
With the use of your three center fingers, place them on the cheeks and push them down as hard as you can, and at the same time, raise your cheeks by smiling against the push from your fingers. You should note that head must be kept back while performing this procedure.
Neck
By exercising your neck, sit straight and as much as possible; tilt your head back looking at the ceiling. Your lips must be closed and relaxed. Slowly, move your lower lip over your top lip as far as possible. Hold in such positions and count for ten. Relax and repeat the steps again for ten times.
Double Chin
Just as the neck, sit straight in a chair and tilt your head back and look at the ceiling. Keep your lips closed and relaxed too. This time, make your lips round or make your lips pout, count until twenty and relax. Move your head back to the normal and starting position. Repeat the steps as long as you can.
After every facial exercise, it is but a must to relax facial muscles. Want to know? Here's how:
Open your lips and mouths as wide as they can be, now feel your chin, cheeks, and lips being stretched to their limit. Hold such position as if smiling for 10 counts, release and then repeat. This exercise can help relax your facial muscle plus it improves and helps to increase blood circulation, thus relieves tension and stress.
Inhale deeply at once and exhale forcefully opening your mouth wide (huhhhhhh..) and move your tongue out as far as it will go. Open your eyes and look up with head kept at its position. Doing this can help relieve tension in the face and throat, improves also circulation and stimulates the eyes as you looked up.
Pinch your cheeks by taking fats from it by your hands and squeeze gently. It improves blood circulation.
How do facial exercises work depend on how the person performs it and how often he is performing it. More so, including some beauty strategies and healthy tips on facial exercise can hit two targets: Health and Beauty.
Moisturize your skin always before going to sleep.
Before leaving the house, don't forget to use a high SPF sunscreen to protect you from sun's UV (ultraviolet) rays.
Try to eat a healthy and balanced diet
No to smoking because it will give you wrinkles in advance; you facial exercise will no longer useful.
Drink plenty of water to hydrate skin and body.
Do not consume too much alcohol as it will cause your body to dehydrate.
Have plenty of sleep, at least 6-8 hours in 24 hours.
Go and get some sweat to get rid of fats and double chins.
Don't forget to smile and say goodbye to stress!
Our face, aside from our tummy is one superficial part that we constantly take care of. Our face reflects a lot of emotions from deep sorrow, happiness and euphoria. Our face will also reflect as to who we are as a person. This has always been considered as essential to the person's body because our face consists of the eyes for the sense of sight, our nose for the sense of smell, our mouth, teeth and tongue for eating, tasting and digestion as the teeth grinds the food primarily to get ready for digestion. Our lips can say a thousand words. Our eyebrows and eye lashes too protect our eyes from any foreign material and dust. You see, there are a lot of functions our face as a whole can give. Our face can say a thousand words and physical attraction starts with it. As being said earlier, our face is one part of the body that we treasure, preserve and enhance. Beauty wise, there are a lot of cosmetic products available now in the market to give more glow to the face, from blush on, concealer, eye shadows to lipsticks. As few only know it, exercising our face can also be very beneficial for our health and wellness. It is something beyond make-ups.
It is known to us that as we age, our face will become saggy and shapeless. Our jaw will never be emphasized anymore; our prominent cheeks will not as well be obvious that even putting some blush on cannot help; and the truth is, we will not be as beautiful when we were on our 20's. As such, facial exercises can help you at some point delay the aging of the face and make it more firm and healthy. If you want to know more about its benefits, read more.
Facial exercises are used to stimulate and promote blood flow and circulation, thus relieving tension, and improve the overall appearance of your face.
Facial exercises fights aging by promoting a smooth and wrinkle free skin.
As facial muscles loose firmness during aging, the facial exercise will help you tone the facial muscles.
Facial exercise helps you achieve an anti-aging, youthful, and wrinkle free face.
Facial exercises do not take much of your time and they are proven cost-effective which helps in achieving healthy and glowing skin.
So, do facial exercises work? Why don't you try below and see for yourself.
Facial Exercises is not done as a whole, it is done part by part to ensure its effectiveness:
Forehead
You do this by placing your index fingers just above each eye and then while you are raising your eyebrows, pull down your eyes gently.
By doing this one part of facial exercise, you are firming your forehead. As such, repeat this exercise for ten times or as long as you want to do more.
Eyes
As comfortable as you want, sit with your eyes closed and relaxed. While you are keeping your eyes slightly closed, slowly look down and look up as far as you can possibly do. Repeat this exercise for ten to fifteen times or so.
For your eyebrows, you can do a sitting position with back straight. Your eyes must be closed and relaxed, and as you slowly lift your eyebrows, stretch your eyelids down as far as possible while keeping your eyes closed. Keep in this position as possible for ten counts, stay relax and repeat it for ten times as long as tolerated.
Lips
First of all, you have to ensure that your fingers are clean. Once you are done cleaning your finger, with your lips, suck on your finger as hard as possible and slowly remove it away from the lips while sucking. It is just so easy, right? Now, repeat this exercise for ten times or more as long as you can tolerate. This facial exercise can help firm your lips.
Cheeks
With the use of your three center fingers, place them on the cheeks and push them down as hard as you can, and at the same time, raise your cheeks by smiling against the push from your fingers. You should note that head must be kept back while performing this procedure.
Neck
By exercising your neck, sit straight and as much as possible; tilt your head back looking at the ceiling. Your lips must be closed and relaxed. Slowly, move your lower lip over your top lip as far as possible. Hold in such positions and count for ten. Relax and repeat the steps again for ten times.
Double Chin
Just as the neck, sit straight in a chair and tilt your head back and look at the ceiling. Keep your lips closed and relaxed too. This time, make your lips round or make your lips pout, count until twenty and relax. Move your head back to the normal and starting position. Repeat the steps as long as you can.
After every facial exercise, it is but a must to relax facial muscles. Want to know? Here's how:
Open your lips and mouths as wide as they can be, now feel your chin, cheeks, and lips being stretched to their limit. Hold such position as if smiling for 10 counts, release and then repeat. This exercise can help relax your facial muscle plus it improves and helps to increase blood circulation, thus relieves tension and stress.
Inhale deeply at once and exhale forcefully opening your mouth wide (huhhhhhh..) and move your tongue out as far as it will go. Open your eyes and look up with head kept at its position. Doing this can help relieve tension in the face and throat, improves also circulation and stimulates the eyes as you looked up.
Pinch your cheeks by taking fats from it by your hands and squeeze gently. It improves blood circulation.
How do facial exercises work depend on how the person performs it and how often he is performing it. More so, including some beauty strategies and healthy tips on facial exercise can hit two targets: Health and Beauty.
Moisturize your skin always before going to sleep.
Before leaving the house, don't forget to use a high SPF sunscreen to protect you from sun's UV (ultraviolet) rays.
Try to eat a healthy and balanced diet
No to smoking because it will give you wrinkles in advance; you facial exercise will no longer useful.
Drink plenty of water to hydrate skin and body.
Do not consume too much alcohol as it will cause your body to dehydrate.
Have plenty of sleep, at least 6-8 hours in 24 hours.
Go and get some sweat to get rid of fats and double chins.
Don't forget to smile and say goodbye to stress!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
High Blood Pressure Remedies
This article tells you about the benefits of lasuna. Lasuna is also known as garlic. Lasuna is the very common herb and also consumed in our daily routine. It is very useful for our health and keeps you healthy and fit. Lasuna helps to lower the blood pressure naturally. It helps to control the high blood pressure and also improves the flow of blood circulation in the body. Lasuna has numerous benefits like it helps to control the cholesterol level and also helps the other part of the body to function better. It has been used in India for long time and it is very effective for the maintenance of the body. It has no side effects and useful for all ages. Lasuna is also deals with sexual dysfunction, as it provides energy and also increases the sexual stamina.
Lasuna consists proteins, vitamins A, B-1 and C, also contains important minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and also selenium. Lasuna contains 17 different amino acids. Lasuna deals with many health disorders or diseases. It is very beneficial for heart to function better and also to remain healthy. It helps to avoid the blood clotting in the body and prevents from heart attack also. Lasuna also deals with cancer of digestive system, tumors and improves and maintain the strong immune system. Lasuna has ability to remove the mercury from the body. Lasuna also helps to normalize the high blood pressure. It also deals with people who are suffering from high blood sugar. Lasuna also helps to prevent from plaque. It is also known as the best herbal remedy to reduce the high blood pressure and also ability to controls the high cholesterol level in the body.
High blood pressure remedy
Lasuna is very effective remedy which helps to reduce the high blood pressure. It helps to reduce the stress or tension which causes the high blood pressure. It is the one of the valuable food supplement. Blood pressure helps to circulate blood on the walls of the blood vessels. High blood pressure is the very serious problem and causes the coronary heart diseases, heart failure, stroke, also kidney failure and many other health problems. High blood pressure also damages the body.
So it is very important to maintain and controls the blood pressure and lasuna is the best herbal supplement which helps to deals with the high blood pressure and also improves the flow of blood circulation in the body. It is also helps to reduce all types of stresses. You can also take 1clove of lasuna in a day on regular basis. Consume it for 12 weeks and you will find the best result. It helps to reduce the high blood pressure as well as also reduce the cholesterol level in the body. Once your blood pressure controls then your heart remains healthy and function better. Lasuna also controls the sugar level in the blood and urine. It is the best herbal remedy without any kind of side effects.
After reading this article we can say that garlic is one of the best herbal remedy for high blood pressure and after consuming this herb you can definitely get some good results.
Lasuna consists proteins, vitamins A, B-1 and C, also contains important minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and also selenium. Lasuna contains 17 different amino acids. Lasuna deals with many health disorders or diseases. It is very beneficial for heart to function better and also to remain healthy. It helps to avoid the blood clotting in the body and prevents from heart attack also. Lasuna also deals with cancer of digestive system, tumors and improves and maintain the strong immune system. Lasuna has ability to remove the mercury from the body. Lasuna also helps to normalize the high blood pressure. It also deals with people who are suffering from high blood sugar. Lasuna also helps to prevent from plaque. It is also known as the best herbal remedy to reduce the high blood pressure and also ability to controls the high cholesterol level in the body.
High blood pressure remedy
Lasuna is very effective remedy which helps to reduce the high blood pressure. It helps to reduce the stress or tension which causes the high blood pressure. It is the one of the valuable food supplement. Blood pressure helps to circulate blood on the walls of the blood vessels. High blood pressure is the very serious problem and causes the coronary heart diseases, heart failure, stroke, also kidney failure and many other health problems. High blood pressure also damages the body.
So it is very important to maintain and controls the blood pressure and lasuna is the best herbal supplement which helps to deals with the high blood pressure and also improves the flow of blood circulation in the body. It is also helps to reduce all types of stresses. You can also take 1clove of lasuna in a day on regular basis. Consume it for 12 weeks and you will find the best result. It helps to reduce the high blood pressure as well as also reduce the cholesterol level in the body. Once your blood pressure controls then your heart remains healthy and function better. Lasuna also controls the sugar level in the blood and urine. It is the best herbal remedy without any kind of side effects.
After reading this article we can say that garlic is one of the best herbal remedy for high blood pressure and after consuming this herb you can definitely get some good results.
Effects Of Smoking On Our Health
Smoking effects, many parts of the body and each can feel either long term or short-term effects and in some cases both. Below are some comm
Smoking effects, many parts of the body and each can feel either long term or short-term effects and in some cases both. Below are some common effects of smoking on different parts of the body.
Circulatory System: Short Term- The circulatory system is adversely affected nearly immediately after your first puff. Smoking raises your heart rate, increases blood pressure, decreases blood flow and thereby oxygen and can cause fat or cholesterol deposits in the blood vessels.
Long Term- Over time the short term effects can really take their toll on your body. You are twice as likely to have coronary heart disease, hardening of the arteries in the brain, heart and more, Arteriosclerosis and peripheral artery disease due to long-term restrictions.
Respiratory System: Short Term- The day you take your first drag of a cigarette you will notice the short term effects of smoking on the respiratory system. You may experience coughing, irritation of the eyes, nose or throat and have trouble breathing. Smoking can also irritate any allergies you may presently have. Long Term- The real bad stuff comes from long-term cigarette smoking, especially when you are talking about the respiratory system. You may experience cough, infections or cancer of the larynx and your chances of suffering the following are doubled for those who smoke:
Here are some ways that smoking will and can affect you and your health:
· Peptic Ulcer: This is yet another reason smoking cigarettes is harmful to the body. Smoking not necessarily causes peptic ulcers but it does cause irritation making it difficult for proper recovery. This leads back to a weaken immune system and slow recovery due to the toxins in cigarettes.
· Your ability to work out becomes affected due to the Your ability to work out becomes effected due to the deterioration brought on by smoking and the damage taken to the red blood cells. You will find that your endurance levels are much lower with trouble breathing from simple endurance training.
· Brain damage is also shown to occur. This is because of the lack of oxygen supplied and the exposure of toxins to the brain.
· The most likely cause behind skin problems in smokers is an increased production of harmful enzymes that break down collagen in the skin. Collagen is a protein type that helps to keep the skin smooth and supple by protecting its elasticity. Research has shown that smoking causes wrinkles and damage to skin prematurely, by up to 10 to 20 years. Some of the damage done to the skin by smoking is irreversible, therefore the sooner you quit smoking, the better.
· The effects on mental health are more of a problem when it is still being regularly used. The most common problems are short term memory loss, depression, headaches and paranoia. Persistent users are at risk of developing manic depression, anxiety attacks and at worst psychotic symptoms.
Smoking effects, many parts of the body and each can feel either long term or short-term effects and in some cases both. Below are some common effects of smoking on different parts of the body.
Circulatory System: Short Term- The circulatory system is adversely affected nearly immediately after your first puff. Smoking raises your heart rate, increases blood pressure, decreases blood flow and thereby oxygen and can cause fat or cholesterol deposits in the blood vessels.
Long Term- Over time the short term effects can really take their toll on your body. You are twice as likely to have coronary heart disease, hardening of the arteries in the brain, heart and more, Arteriosclerosis and peripheral artery disease due to long-term restrictions.
Respiratory System: Short Term- The day you take your first drag of a cigarette you will notice the short term effects of smoking on the respiratory system. You may experience coughing, irritation of the eyes, nose or throat and have trouble breathing. Smoking can also irritate any allergies you may presently have. Long Term- The real bad stuff comes from long-term cigarette smoking, especially when you are talking about the respiratory system. You may experience cough, infections or cancer of the larynx and your chances of suffering the following are doubled for those who smoke:
Here are some ways that smoking will and can affect you and your health:
· Peptic Ulcer: This is yet another reason smoking cigarettes is harmful to the body. Smoking not necessarily causes peptic ulcers but it does cause irritation making it difficult for proper recovery. This leads back to a weaken immune system and slow recovery due to the toxins in cigarettes.
· Your ability to work out becomes affected due to the Your ability to work out becomes effected due to the deterioration brought on by smoking and the damage taken to the red blood cells. You will find that your endurance levels are much lower with trouble breathing from simple endurance training.
· Brain damage is also shown to occur. This is because of the lack of oxygen supplied and the exposure of toxins to the brain.
· The most likely cause behind skin problems in smokers is an increased production of harmful enzymes that break down collagen in the skin. Collagen is a protein type that helps to keep the skin smooth and supple by protecting its elasticity. Research has shown that smoking causes wrinkles and damage to skin prematurely, by up to 10 to 20 years. Some of the damage done to the skin by smoking is irreversible, therefore the sooner you quit smoking, the better.
· The effects on mental health are more of a problem when it is still being regularly used. The most common problems are short term memory loss, depression, headaches and paranoia. Persistent users are at risk of developing manic depression, anxiety attacks and at worst psychotic symptoms.
10 steps to a more fulfilling life after 40!
I get asked a lot what it is like to live a self-described authentic life filled with happiness, joy, fulfillment, and a sense of making a contribution. So with this article I decided to share what I do. Try out these steps for yourself and you will also see an emerging life which works better for you!
1. Surround yourself with people you care about
Prior to 40 most people do what they can to network, build contacts and attend conferences to get to know even more people. Just take a look at Facebook, Twitter, Linked–In and hundreds of other networking sites. Despite the logic of signing up to many of these I am going to offer the opposite advice. After 40 it is better to be very selective and only surround yourself with a small group of people who both support your goals and or share similar interests. Most important, surround yourself with people whom you really care about. This will help you feel more connected to what is most important.
2. Don’t settle for what you don’t want
There is a lot of pressure to continue to do what you are good at. I don’t think this is a very good idea if you are no longer enjoying what you are doing. Now is the time to reshape and recreate a life which works better for you. This starts with ONLY focusing on what you want. There is no reason why you can’t live until 100 or more if you take care of yourself. Doing what you want is the best way to spend your life time.
3. Take big risks and make change happen
If you want a dream to come true, you must be prepared to make big change. This goes for relationships, finances, work, and your health. There is so much that you can control. I have seldom seen much progress made towards goals without huge sacrifice
4. Have more motion and get outside more
Motion does change emotion. Moving the human body from one place to another is important. Pick up any exercise to move your body and get you outside more. 30 minutes a day should do it. No excuses and you will get back much more energy in your day and as a result you will live longer!
5. Have down time
There are many ways to have down time. It can be daily reflection, writing in a journal, doing Yoga, or walking and meditating. The point is to allow yourself around 20 minutes a day for doing nothing but reflection. I take a daily nap for 20 minutes and during this time reflect and rest. It recharges the rest of my day
6. Reward yourself daily
I love the New York Times and give myself 30 minutes a day to catch up on the day’s news. It makes me happy. I do it after a major task or project is complete. What can you do to reward yourself daily? This is the stuff which makes life enjoyable. Don’t short, change yourself in this area.
7. Decide which work must emerge through you
Think deeply about this. Which gifts still remain dormant inside. Perhaps it is your writing or music or ability to solve problems or maybe helping others with math problems. Figure out now what it is and start to do it. No job description will ever define this for you. This must come from within.
8. Define the right work for you
This will be the hardest work of all! Which work could you do for lifetime? What work is a natural alignment of your abilities and your interests? What work just makes you happy and is fun? Find it and do it now!
9. Don’t seek approvals or opinions
After 40 is the wrong time of life for getting approval from others. This is the time to be a rebel with a cause. Decide what is most important to you and take steps to make this a life priority.
10. Learn to let go
There are so many opportunities to look back at past mistakes, things you wished you would have done differently and choices you should have made. This is not useful. Instead act in the present. Take the risks now which you need to take, make the decisions now you need to make, and make new choices which will better suit you now and in the future. Let go of your past experiences which didn’t work and realize that at the time you made the best decisions you could and this was part of learning and life!
And a bonus step because after 40 it is important to make your own rules!
11. Learn more
Become an expert at what you truly are passionate about. This can take the shape of degrees or certificates or just new learning experiences. At this point of your life it is no longer as important what is on your resume vs. what new things you are learning and how you are applying them in your life.
After 40 is the time for greater reflection about who you are and what you want. You have paid the price of entry into life. Now is the time to integrate what you have learned, apply what now matters most, and enjoy the ride through the best time of your life!
1. Surround yourself with people you care about
Prior to 40 most people do what they can to network, build contacts and attend conferences to get to know even more people. Just take a look at Facebook, Twitter, Linked–In and hundreds of other networking sites. Despite the logic of signing up to many of these I am going to offer the opposite advice. After 40 it is better to be very selective and only surround yourself with a small group of people who both support your goals and or share similar interests. Most important, surround yourself with people whom you really care about. This will help you feel more connected to what is most important.
2. Don’t settle for what you don’t want
There is a lot of pressure to continue to do what you are good at. I don’t think this is a very good idea if you are no longer enjoying what you are doing. Now is the time to reshape and recreate a life which works better for you. This starts with ONLY focusing on what you want. There is no reason why you can’t live until 100 or more if you take care of yourself. Doing what you want is the best way to spend your life time.
3. Take big risks and make change happen
If you want a dream to come true, you must be prepared to make big change. This goes for relationships, finances, work, and your health. There is so much that you can control. I have seldom seen much progress made towards goals without huge sacrifice
4. Have more motion and get outside more
Motion does change emotion. Moving the human body from one place to another is important. Pick up any exercise to move your body and get you outside more. 30 minutes a day should do it. No excuses and you will get back much more energy in your day and as a result you will live longer!
5. Have down time
There are many ways to have down time. It can be daily reflection, writing in a journal, doing Yoga, or walking and meditating. The point is to allow yourself around 20 minutes a day for doing nothing but reflection. I take a daily nap for 20 minutes and during this time reflect and rest. It recharges the rest of my day
6. Reward yourself daily
I love the New York Times and give myself 30 minutes a day to catch up on the day’s news. It makes me happy. I do it after a major task or project is complete. What can you do to reward yourself daily? This is the stuff which makes life enjoyable. Don’t short, change yourself in this area.
7. Decide which work must emerge through you
Think deeply about this. Which gifts still remain dormant inside. Perhaps it is your writing or music or ability to solve problems or maybe helping others with math problems. Figure out now what it is and start to do it. No job description will ever define this for you. This must come from within.
8. Define the right work for you
This will be the hardest work of all! Which work could you do for lifetime? What work is a natural alignment of your abilities and your interests? What work just makes you happy and is fun? Find it and do it now!
9. Don’t seek approvals or opinions
After 40 is the wrong time of life for getting approval from others. This is the time to be a rebel with a cause. Decide what is most important to you and take steps to make this a life priority.
10. Learn to let go
There are so many opportunities to look back at past mistakes, things you wished you would have done differently and choices you should have made. This is not useful. Instead act in the present. Take the risks now which you need to take, make the decisions now you need to make, and make new choices which will better suit you now and in the future. Let go of your past experiences which didn’t work and realize that at the time you made the best decisions you could and this was part of learning and life!
And a bonus step because after 40 it is important to make your own rules!
11. Learn more
Become an expert at what you truly are passionate about. This can take the shape of degrees or certificates or just new learning experiences. At this point of your life it is no longer as important what is on your resume vs. what new things you are learning and how you are applying them in your life.
After 40 is the time for greater reflection about who you are and what you want. You have paid the price of entry into life. Now is the time to integrate what you have learned, apply what now matters most, and enjoy the ride through the best time of your life!
Health Mistakes You Might Be Making
Health is not a process of being perfect. Being healthy is a gradual process of learning what feeds your body and what makes you feel good
Health is not a process of being perfect. Being healthy is a gradual process of learning what feeds your body and what makes you feel like an energetic person. All of us are making mistakes of some kind which may be damaged our health. But realizing what the most common mistakes are and then correcting them is the best way to take control of your health. You don’t have to have troubles with sickness when you understand how to take care of your health.
Loosing Health by Eating Too Much
Studies are beginning to show that the new American diet of around 2000 calories a day might be doing more harm than good. While it can contain all of the nutrients we need to eat in order to stay health, all of those calories can tax your body and make it less likely to stay healthy. These studies are also showing that eating fewer calories can add up to a longer life span. It’s recommended that people begin to eat fewer than 2000 calories a day in order to help their bodies not only be more energetic, but also to help the body have some time to rest in order to repair itself for a much longer life.
Health Troubles When Not Flossing Your Teeth
Other studies have made a conclusive link between flossing and health troubles. Those who are not flossing their teeth can have troubles with gingivitis, which can cause infections in the gums and then in the blood stream. These repeated infections can cause damage in the heart, which can then cause heart problems. Simply taking the time to brush and floss twice a day can help you to prevent these sorts of health troubles. Take some waxed floss and gently scrape between the teeth and under to the gum line to prevent a build up of bacteria.
Not Drinking Water Impacts Your Health
Many people still are avoiding drinking their eight glasses of water a day. While the actual source of this advice is unknown, it’s been shown that people who take in enough water each day are able to maintain a health digestive system, are more energetic, and have healthier bodies. When you drink water, it helps the body remove all of the waste that is collected in the blood stream and then excreted. Drinking enough water makes sure the process continues to work well. In addition, water can help to curb your appetite, helping you eat less and have fewer cravings.
With these three simple health tips, you can enjoy more days without sickness and you can preserve your health in the future. It’s always better to prevent health problems than it is to cure them once they have arrived.
Health is not a process of being perfect. Being healthy is a gradual process of learning what feeds your body and what makes you feel like an energetic person. All of us are making mistakes of some kind which may be damaged our health. But realizing what the most common mistakes are and then correcting them is the best way to take control of your health. You don’t have to have troubles with sickness when you understand how to take care of your health.
Loosing Health by Eating Too Much
Studies are beginning to show that the new American diet of around 2000 calories a day might be doing more harm than good. While it can contain all of the nutrients we need to eat in order to stay health, all of those calories can tax your body and make it less likely to stay healthy. These studies are also showing that eating fewer calories can add up to a longer life span. It’s recommended that people begin to eat fewer than 2000 calories a day in order to help their bodies not only be more energetic, but also to help the body have some time to rest in order to repair itself for a much longer life.
Health Troubles When Not Flossing Your Teeth
Other studies have made a conclusive link between flossing and health troubles. Those who are not flossing their teeth can have troubles with gingivitis, which can cause infections in the gums and then in the blood stream. These repeated infections can cause damage in the heart, which can then cause heart problems. Simply taking the time to brush and floss twice a day can help you to prevent these sorts of health troubles. Take some waxed floss and gently scrape between the teeth and under to the gum line to prevent a build up of bacteria.
Not Drinking Water Impacts Your Health
Many people still are avoiding drinking their eight glasses of water a day. While the actual source of this advice is unknown, it’s been shown that people who take in enough water each day are able to maintain a health digestive system, are more energetic, and have healthier bodies. When you drink water, it helps the body remove all of the waste that is collected in the blood stream and then excreted. Drinking enough water makes sure the process continues to work well. In addition, water can help to curb your appetite, helping you eat less and have fewer cravings.
With these three simple health tips, you can enjoy more days without sickness and you can preserve your health in the future. It’s always better to prevent health problems than it is to cure them once they have arrived.
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