HEALTHY LIVING

Fat-burning food to boost your life!

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:43:47 PST

Take your diet to the next level with these diet-friendly foods and beverages. The following 10 foods will stoke your metabolic fire and help you burn calories faster. So the next time you are shopping for groceries, make sure these are on your list.

Ten fat-burning foods that will boost your life!

Grapefruit

The grapefruit diet is not a myth. Researchers at Scripps Clinic in the United States found that participants who ate half a grapefruit with each meal in a 12-week period lost an average of 3.6 pounds. The study indicates that the unique chemical properties in this vitamin C-packed citrus fruit reduce insulin levels, which promotes weight loss.

However, if you are taking medication, do check with your doctor about any potentially adverse interactions with grapefruit.

Lean Turkey

Rev up your fat-burning engine with this body-builders' favourite. Studies have shown that protein can help boost your metabolism and build lean muscle tissue so that you burn more calories. A three-ounce serving of boneless, skinless lean turkey breast has 120 calories, 26 grams of protein and only one gram of fat.

Oatmeal

This heart-healthy favourite is great because it is a good source of cholesterol-fighting, fat-soluble fibre that keeps you full and gives you the energy you need to make the most of your workouts. Be sure to choose steel-cut or rolled oats, not instant oatmeal, to get your full dose of nutrients.

Broccoli

Study after study links calcium and weight loss. Broccoli is not only high in calcium but it is also loaded with vitamin C, which boosts calcium absorption.

This member of the nutritious cabbage family also has plenty of vitamin A, folate and fibre. Plus, it contains powerful phytochemicals that protect against diseases.

Green Tea

Studies show that green tea extract boosts metabolism and may aid in weight loss.

This mood-enhancing tea has also been reported to contain anti-cancer properties and help prevent heart disease. It is also a trendy drink among weight-conscious celebrities.

Soup

Eat less and burn fat faster by having a bowl of soup. According to a Penn State University study, soup is a super appetite suppressant because it is made up of a hunger-satisfying combination of liquids and solids.

In the study, women were given the choice of one of three 270-calories snacks before eating lunch. Women who had chicken and rice soup as a snack consumed an average of 100 fewer calories than those in the study who opted for a chicken and rice casserole or the casserole and a glass of water.

Low-fat Yogurt

Dairy products can boost weight-loss efforts, according to a study in Obesity Research. People on a reduced-calorie diet who included three to four servings of dairy foods lost significantly more weight than those who ate a low-dairy diet containing the same number of calories.

Low-fat yogurt is a rich source of weight-loss-friendly calcium, providing about 450 milligrams (about half the recommended daily allowance for women ages 19-50) per eight-ounce serving, as well as 12 grams of protein.

Apples and Pears

Overweight women who ate the equivalent of three small apples or pears a day lost more weight on a low-calorie diet than women who did not. according to State University of Rio de Janeiro researchers. So, next time you need to satisfy a sugar craving, reach for this high-fibre snack. You will feel full longer and eat less.

Hot Peppers

Eating hot peppers can speed up your metabolism and cool your cravings, researchers at Laval University in Canada found.

Here is why - capsaicin (a chemical found in jalapeno and cayenne peppers) temporarily stimulates your body to release more stress hormones, which speeds up your metabolism.

Water

A recent study seems to indicate that drinking water actually speeds up weight loss. Researchers in Germany found that subjects of the study increased their metabolic rates (the rate at which calories are burned) by 30 percent after drinking approximately 17 ounces of water.

Water is also a natural appetite suppressant that banishes bloat as it flushes out sodium and toxins. Drinking enough water will also help keep you from mistaking thirst for hunger. So drink up!

Uncontrolled Sweating

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:14:01 PDT

Many people while exercising sweat excessively which makes them very uncomfortable and insecure. It is for this reason that they need to know that this is something which is not abnormal and happens to a lot of people hence they are not alone in this. They should not feel ashamed about this and this can be considered as a medical condition which can easily be treated. Although excessive sweating is not common to every person, this condition is faced by many.

Excessive sweating is caused by a disorder which can affect any part of the body. This occurs because of a problem with the sympathetic nervous system. It is observed in people who are adults and normally starts at the age of puberty.

This problem can get very tiring at times because it leaves marks on your clothes, other people prefer to stay away from you, can even cause hindrance in relationships and even cause big problems in business deals and your career. It acts as a blockade in your life and you feel totally helpless. You feel like you can do nothing to make this problem go away even though you have tried so many different solutions and treatments.

This condition can also lead to many other problems in the body even when you are perfectly healthy and taking absolute care of yourself and your body. It happens mostly in hot weather conditions or when you are in a high emotional state. But that is not the only scenario, for some people this condition prevails in normal daily life routine when nothing is out of the ordinary.

But the good news for people with this condition is that it is absolutely treatable. Although you will have to go through perfectly executed steps. You will have to use antiperspirants and even take oral medications. In some extreme cases you might need to undergo surgery. But it all depends on the state of condition and may differ from person to person.

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Carbohydrates - Fuel for your body

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:06:40 PDT

Did you know carbohydrates are primary fuel source of human body? In the digestive tract, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which provides energy for the body’s cells and tissues. Without carbohydrates there is no energy left for our body to work, which could be fatal. When carbohydrate intake is little, there is insufficient glucose production, which then causes the body to use its protein as a source for energy. This eventually prevents the body’s protein from performing its more important functions, such as maintaining the body’s immune system.

Carbohydrates are compounds that consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, bonded together by energy-containing bonds. There are mainly two types of carbohydrates: complex and simple. The complex carbohydrates are classified as polysaccharides. Simple carbohydrates are classified as either monosaccharides (one sugar molecule) or disaccharides (two sugar molecules).

Refined and processed carbohydrates contain: White bread, White rice, White potatoes, Sugary cereals, Sweets, Jellies and Candies.

Whole grain and high-fiber carbohydrates contain: 100% whole wheat bread, Oatmeal, Brown rice, Whole wheat pasta, Popcorns and Bran cereals.

One of the complex carbohydrates is fiber. The primary function of insoluble fiber is to bind bile acids, which reduces fat and cholesterol absorption. Sources of insoluble fiber include wheat bran, whole grains, and brown rice. Fiber is an important part of the diet. Suggested intakes of fiber should be about 27 to 40 grams per day.

A study recommends that 45–65% of total calories come from carbohydrates and that foods containing complex carbohydrates (such as whole-grains) are preferred over simple carbohydrates (such as table sugar and white flour.) As an example, one cup of whole-grain brown rice has a lot nutritional value and fiber that processed white rice. There are no known adverse dietary interactions associated with carbohydrates.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot metabolize carbohydrates. Parents should consult their child’s paediatrician or endocrinologist if they are unsure the child’s diet has a nutritional balance of carbohydrates. A doctor also should be consulted before a child or adolescent goes on a low-carbohydrate diet (such as the Atkins, Zone, and Sugar Busters diets) for weight loss.

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5 Super Spices

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:51:31 PST

Spice up your diet with some healthful flavours. This article has nothing to do with the famous British group Spice Girls.

What is the first thing you do when you sit down and eat? Do you grab a salt shaker to add some flavor to your food? Although salt is great for flavor, it can be dangerous for people with high blood pressure. Studies show a direct link between sodium and blood pressure levels; more sodium contributes to higher blood pressure which can lead to a multitude of health problems.

You should not just stick with salt. There are so many seasonings and spices that will add flavor to your food while providing great health benefits too. Try using these spices for great taste and better health.

Black Pepper

Black pepper is an antioxidant that has antibacterial effects. It also improves digestion and helps stimulate the breakdown of fat cells. Isn’t it great when something you use anyway turns out to be so good for you?

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper fights inflammation, prevents stomach ulcers, boosts immunity, offers pain relief, contains cardiovascular benefits and helps clear congestion. It will spice up your food while improving your health. Plus it carries a healthy dose of vitamin A.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains healthy compounds that have been shown to relieve pain, improve circulation, fight inflammation and thin the blood. Research suggests it may also help to lower blood sugar levels, helping to manage Type 2 diabetes.

Ginger

Ginger contains antioxidants that help to prevent certain diseases. It has been shown to be a good treatment for nausea associated with travel sickness, pregnancy and hangovers.

Turmeric

Turmeric is rich in antioxidants, which may help in the fight against cancer. It also contains inflammation fighting compounds that may help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and joint inflammation.

All the spices above promote health while providing flavours to your food.

Six Super Foods for Your Heart and Your Weight

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:04:42 PDT

With the increase of overweight or obese adult, now is the perfect time to find out exactly how certain edibles can enhance how you look and feel.

Being overweight increases the rate of heart diseases because the heart has to work harder to compensate for the extra body mass. But it also has a negative influence on the other major risk factors of heart diseases – raising the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while reducing levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, boosting levels of triglycerides, elevating blood pressure and increasing the risk of diabetes.

The good news is the solution is not necessarily limited to reducing to fit a size six. A modest weight loss of 5% to 15% of body weight – that is as little as 7.5 pounds if you weigh 150 pounds – can go a long way to improve your heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels while improving blood sugars.

So how do you get started? The route to a healthy heart is the same for losing weight and keeping it off – you need to follow a good diet and become physically more active. And it does not require a bland, low fat diet. So do your heart and your waist a favour – check if you are getting these heart-smart foods.

1. Oils and spreads made with canola, olive or peanut oil

Not all fats are bad for you. Monounsaturated fat – the primary fat in olive oil, canola oil, nuts and avocados – actually helps lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, while it increases HDL cholesterol. It is the perfect formula for preventing heart diseases. So use oils and spreads made from these oils as healthy replacement for butter, margarine and creamy dressings. And try some avocado on toast, bagels or as a base for dips. Remember, even good fats are high in calories, so you still have to keep an eye on portions.

2. Salmon, herring, sardines and other oily fish

These “fatty fish” have fewer calories than red meat and are a good source of protein without the LDL raising saturated fat. These fish contain good-for-you polyunsaturated fats, commonly referred to as omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 helps lower triglycerides and reduce the stickiness of blood, making clot formation less likely and thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular troubles. Not a fish man? Smaller amounts of omega 3 can be found in soybean and canola oils, flaxseeds and walnuts. These last two are also brimming with fibre.

3. Oats by the bowlful

Fibrous foods help keep your appetite and weight in check because they are low in calories and very filling. Insoluble fibre – found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables – is touted for its ability to maintain normal bowel functioning. The fibre in oats – as well as peas, beans, apples, pears and citrus fruits – is known as soluble fibre. It improves heart health by lowering cholesterol and keeping blood sugars more stable. And that is something especially important for diabetics.

Moreover, beans such as lentils, black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans – as well as dark leafy greens, avocados, orange juice and fortified breakfast cereals – are folate rich foods, packing a protective punch for your heart since folate can lower homocysteine levels, an amino acid which is thought to cause heart attacks.

4. Nuts by the handful

All nuts, except coconuts and peanuts (technically legumes), are nutrition powerhouses. The fats found in them – monounsaturated (almonds, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachios) and polyunsaturated (walnuts) – are good fats. So choosing nuts over snack foods high in saturated fats like cheese and potato chips will improve your cholesterol profile. They are also solid fibre providers and contain vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that helps prevent cholesterol from damaging the lining of your arteries. The snag is that they are loaded with fat, high in calories, and can be very salty (something to beware of if you are watching your blood pressure). Thus, choose the unsalted variety and buy them in individual serving bags.

5. Colourful fruits and vegetables

We all know that filling up on fruits and vegetables can help you shed pounds and maintain a healthy weight. But they also contain fibre and a combination of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, including antioxidants which help protect your heart. These beneficial factors give fruits and vegetables their colour, turning blueberries blue, spinach green and carrots deep orange.

There are seven colours of health: red in tomatoes; red purple in grapes; orange in pumpkin; orange yellow in oranges; yellow green in avocados, green in broccoli; white in onions and garlic. So eat a range of colours for optimal health. These are your true treasures at the end of the rainbow. Aim for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

6. Soy foods

Apart from being low in calories and a good quality protein source without saturated fat, soy foods like soy milk and tofu play a key role in preventing heart diseases by decreasing LDL and total cholesterol without decreasing HDL cholesterol. They also have proactive antioxidant properties and omega 3 oil. If you are a vegetarian, you probably already include plenty of soy products in your meals. If not, ease them in with slices of bread made of soy flour, soy muffins, soy burgers or miso soup from local Japanese restaurant, then move on to soy milk shakes and add tofu, soy beans or textured vegetable protein (TVP) where you would normally use ground beef.

A final word of advice: Stay active! Short bursts of activity can be as effective as one long session when it comes to burning calories, losing weight and improving aerobic fitness. Exercise also raises HDL cholesterol and lowers blood pressure which will decrease your risk of heart diseases. Make the most of your lunch break by taking a 10 minute walk around the parking lot or get off the bus a stop earlier. You will be giving your heart a good break too.

Gaining Muscle – An Example Workout Schedule for Beginners

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:28:24 PDT

In order to get to any destination, you need to know where you are and where you are going. If you hope to increase muscle size, you can’t just start haphazardly throwing weights around in hopes of making gains. You need a plan when you start lifting weights in order to stay on track and make gains in muscle mass. There are tons of programs to choose from when you start working out, but you have to be careful which one you choose. If you try to mimic the routine that a professional bodybuilder or NFL linebacker uses, you might find that you are working yourself way too hard. Aim to start off slow, using good form, if you plan on making gains in muscle mass over the long haul.

Here is a sample routine that will help any beginner increase muscle growth.

On this routine you will be working out with weights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. After you do this routine for a month, add a fourth day onto the program by adding new exercises that you have not tried yet. On all of these exercises, use a weight that you can comfortably do about 15 repetitions with. The idea is not to jump into using heavy weights, but on developing a regular system and using proper form on every exercise.

Monday – Chest, Shoulders & Triceps

Bench Press: 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions

Dumbbell Flyes: 2 sets of 10-14 repetitions

Triceps Extensions: 3 sets of 8-112 repetitions

Bench Dips: 2 sets of 10-14 repetitions

Dumbbell Overhead Presses: 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions

Wednesday – Legs

Squats: 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions

Hamstring curls: 2 sets of 10-14 repetitions

Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions

Calf Raises: 2-4 sets of 10-14 repetitions

Friday – Back and Biceps

Pull-Ups: 2 sets of 5-12 repetitions

Bent Rows: 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions

EZ Bar Curls: 2-3 sets of 8-14 repetitions

Dumbbell Curls: 2 sets of 8-14 repetitions

Stick with this routine for a month or two in order to have a solid foundation of resistance training. If you are not comfortable with a particular exercise, substitute a similar exercise for that body part that does not cause you pain or discomfort. Make sure that you stress strict, correct form on every repetition. If you find yourself straining to maintain form, you are better off lowering the weight than struggling through using bad form. Setting a strong foundation founded on good exercise form in the very beginning will make it much easier for you to consistently increase muscle size.

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Exercises You Need to Do to Gain Muscle Mass

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:15:46 PDT

Have you been hitting the gym for a while but don’t seem to be putting on much muscle weight? While a lot of people may be hitting the gym to lose some bulk, are you desperately trying to put on some bulk? If so, you know how frustrating it can be. There are a lot of things that factor into how easily you will put on muscle. At the foundation of everything is genetics. Some people are always going to have a harder time gaining weight than others. Notice that last sentence said a “harder” time, but not an impossible time. You can add weight and muscle to your body—you just have to have a plan and stick with it.

Here are some helpful tips about the types of exercises you should be doing to gain weight.

Stay Away from the Machines

If you go to the gym to lift weights, hit the free weights. Don’t waste your time and effort on the machines, if you really want to pack on some muscle. You need to concentrate on doing compound exercises to stimulate muscle growth. Compound exercises are those movements that tax entire groups of muscles rather than isolating a small area. The Bench Press, the Dead-lift, the Squat and Barbell Rows should form the foundation of your workout plan. You can do other exercises, but make sure that these types of movements are the majority of the exercises that you do. Compound movements done with heavy weights are going to be your biggest ally in the battle to gain weight.

Cut Back on Cardio

Don’t head into the gym and spend hours doing cardio work. It’s important to get some cardio work in for your general health but keep it to a minimum for now. You want to focus all of your energy on gaining weight. If you are burning calories and sweating away at the treadmill, chances are you will not be putting on weight. Use the cardio area to warm up and cool down for the next few months. Don’t spend longer than 15 minutes doing each and don’t try to do any high intensity cardio either. Both of these things are going to be counterproductive to your weight gain efforts.

Keep these tips in mind as you attempt to gain more weight. Keep your energy focused on the task at hand and you will start to see improvements and weight gain before long.

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Learning About Good Nutrition

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:03:40 PDT

When it comes to good nutrition, there are a lot of things that many people do not know. Of course, we all know that we need good nutrition in order to be healthy, but for many of us, figuring out what we need can often be difficult, especially if there are any underlying health conditions that require certain nutrients. Obviously, one of the best ways to learn about nutrition is to speak with your physician, who will be able to help you choose the right diet for you, based on your medical history. This is also a good idea if you have any conditions that will require to have certain foods and not allow others. Another good idea is to visit a nutritionist or a dietitian, both of which specialize in diet and nutrition and will be able to explain everything you need to know about eating a healthy diet.

Loads of Reading Material Available

If you are looking to learn more about good nutrition in order to improve your diet, there is a lot of reading material out there that can help. There are many different books on the subject and you can find them in any book store or library. There are always great articles in magazines that will help you to learn about good nutrition and you can also find many resources on the Internet.

Visit Your Local Community Center

There are all kinds of classes that you can take part in at your local community center, including classes on nutrition. Often, you will find that there are some really great nutrition classes available, especially for parents of small children and for seniors as well. Many times these classes are offered free of charge, and they are usually given by experienced and knowledgeable dietitians or nutritionists. A lot of these classes are held during the evenings or on the weekends, so they will not interfere with your work schedule.

Watch Television Cooking Shows

Those of you who love to cook can get a lot more out of watching television cooking shows than just some great recipes. Many of the cooks and chefs who host these programs provide dietary information, and often, the meals they prepare are great for healthy, well-balanced diets. You will learn which foods are best for a healthy diet, including weight loss diets.

If you are reading this article, then you are obviously interested in learning about good nutrition and how to make sure yours and your family’s diet is nutritious. Don’t forget, nutritious doesn’t have to be boring. Check out all of the delicious, healthy recipes available and even create your own.

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Should Children Take Dietary Supplements?

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:27:35 PDT

Are your children getting all of the nutrition they need from their diets? Or, like many of us, children included, are there some things that are missing? There are many reasons why a lot of children are not getting all of the nutrients they need in their diets, including:

• Being fussy eaters (millions of kids refuse to eat certain foods, especially vegetables)

• They have health conditions that cause them to have nutrient deficiencies

• They don’t have time to eat a proper breakfast before catching the bus to school

Sometimes, when kids aren’t getting all of the nutrients they are supposed to be getting, it can be beneficial to give them dietary supplements. We have actually been giving our kids supplements for decades, in the form of vitamin pills. But it is important to know which supplements are good for children and which ones they should not be using.

Many Children Take Supplements

Did you know that nearly one third of all young people are using dietary supplements on a regular basis? Of course, most of these supplements are just vitamins, but there are others who are using other supplements, including protein supplements. Often, these youth have health issues and must have these supplements in their diets in order to maintain the best health possible in their situations. Often, if children have certain diseases, such as diabetes, they need supplements, because they will have restricted diets that may not always give them everything they need.

Some companies that make dietary supplements may advertise the fact that their supplements are excellent in the treatment of many childhood diseases. This can often be true but it is not always the case. If you are giving your children dietary supplements to help treat certain conditions, make sure that you do your research first, so you know exactly what you are giving them, how it will benefit them and that it is not going to hurt them in any way.

If you are considering giving your children dietary supplements to make up for what they are not getting in their diets, it is important to first speak with your family physician, or your children’s pediatrician, to make sure that you are going to be giving them exactly what they need and not something that may actually do more harm than good. Your children’s health is important and the first step to healthy children is to make sure that they are getting all of the vitamins and nutrients that they need. The doctor will be able to tell you the best supplements to use based on your children’s diet, health, and activity level.

Written by Joesph Jackson of Ultimate Fitness Gear, your best source for the Insanity Workout on the web.

How to Buy Exercise Equipment

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:55:49 PDT

Tips for Exercise Newbies

So, you’ve finally decided that it’s time to get in shape, but, you don’t feel confident enough to let others see you working out in a gym or health club. So, what else can you do? You can work out at home. All it takes to create a home gym is a little bit of space (a spare room is ideal if you have one) and get some essential pieces of gear, and you’ll be ready to dive right in and start getting in shape.

Turn Off Your Television

There are all kinds of commercials on television advertising the newest and best gadget for losing weight and getting in shape. Most of the time, these gadgets are really just gimmicks, and few of them actually do what they are supposed to. Ignore those commercials and start exercising using average equipment that people have been using for years. Here are some of the things that you may want to furnish your home gym with so you will get the ultimate workouts that will get you into great shape:

Weight Lifting Gear – There are all kinds of things you can get, but unless you plan on getting a universal type of weight machine (which are actually really great because you can get a full workout), you really only need the following: small hand weights (get a variety, so you can increase weight as you gain strength and muscle tone), dumbbells, and barbells with various weights.

Machines – A lot of people are opting to have exercise bikes and treadmills in their homes, especially the newer ones that can be folded up and easily stored. Unless you really want all of the bells and whistles the new models have to offer, you can get the same workout benefits from older models. They may not look as great, but you can usually pick them up second hand for a really great price.

Yoga – This is the easiest type of workout area to set up. All you really need is a small amount of floor space, and a yoga mat, which you can usually find for less than $20. And, because you only need a mat, which is lightweight and portable, you can take it anywhere for a workout any time you want.

It doesn’t take much to start getting in shape, and, you don’t need to spend a lot of money. Decide what type of workouts you want to do, get the gear you need, and don’t bother with gimmicks. Once your home gym is all ready to go, you can start working on getting the body you’ve always wanted.

Article written by Justin Fuller of Ultimate Fitness Gear, your greatest source for the Shaun T Intensity Workout DVD online.

How Media Affects Our Body Image

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:04:11 PDT

Every day we are bombarded with images of slim, beautiful people who are in great shape, and this is supposed to be the standard of beauty that we should strive for. Come on. How many people do you actually know who really look like that? The average person is a bit overweight, has love handles, and does not have six-pack abs. In fact, this probably describes most of us. So, how does it affect our self-esteem and body image when we see what we are supposed to look like, at least according to television, newspapers and magazines?

Don't Believe Everything You See On TV

Look at all of the television shows these days. You rarely see an overweight or unattractive person, and it's pretty hard to find someone less than perfect on the so-called reality television shows. In fact, most of the women on these programs wear a tiny size 3, which as far as the general public goes, is probably borderline anorexic. But, when we see these people, we take a look at ourselves, and decide that we do not fit the criteria for beautiful, and start taking action.

Many people go on strict diets and exercise programs (often unnecessarily), or even take drastic action such as plastic surgery, just so they can be as beautiful as their favorite celebrities and television personalities. The best advice? Stop watching TV, or at least stop paying such close attention to many of the things you see. Remember, the people you see on television (even in reality programs) do not represent the general population, and if you do not have this body type, no matter what you do, you are never going to be a size 3.

Be Comfortable with Yourself

You can lose all kinds of weight, have plastic surgery and take as many steps as possible to create your idea of beauty. But, if you don't feel beautiful on the inside, nothing you do to the outside is going to make you happy. You are never going to be satisfied with your appearance until you can learn how to accept who you are, as well as your limitations. Once you have learned how to be comfortable with yourself, then you can start seriously thinking about what changes you really need to make to your appearance, if any.

When it comes to body image, don't go by the celebrities and others that you see on television and in magazines. Sure they are beautiful, but so are you. You just may not be able to see it, because you are being blinded by the images the media is constantly throwing at us.

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Spider Curls for Building Big Biceps

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Fri, 28 May 2010 07:53:29 PDT

The spider curl is an isolation exercise that targets your biceps. You build strength as you pull against an E-Z curl bar while leaning against a preacher bench. Beginners can add this to their training routine without any difficulty.

Start by doing your stretches and warm-ups. Load plates on an E-Z curl bar that will give you a good and challenging workout without causing undue strain on your muscles. Place the E-Z curl bar on the seat of the preacher bench. Make sure that the barbell is carefully balanced so it will not fall off the bench. Stand in front of the bench where you would normally perform your exercise. Lean on the pad with your torso and stomach pressed straight on the pad for balance and support. Secure your feet shoulder’s breadth apart and place your arms on the other side of preacher bench. Grab the E-Z curl bar with your arms facing up. Your arms should be fully stretched and resting on the pads of the preacher bench. Keep this as your starting position.

Exhale as you slowly lift the barbell upwards. Further isolate the contraction in your biceps by keeping your upper arms and torso stationary. Keep on lifting the barbell until it reaches up to shoulder level. Hold the position for a second, never releasing the tension in your biceps. Inhale as you slowly lower your arms to starting position, never releasing the tension of your muscles.

Repeat with the recommended number of reps and sets.

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Better Living: The Power of Thought and Words

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Mon, 10 May 2010 07:52:04 PDT

The Power of Thought and Words

Charisma Mendoza

There is much evidence to support the idea that our thoughts and words are very powerful and go to make up our world reality.

“With our thoughts we make our world” — Gautama Buddha.

“Energy follows thought” — Annie Besant.

“We become what we behold” — William Blake.

“Man creates his own disharmony” — Hasrat Inyayat Khan.

With the above quotes in mind let us have a closer look at some of the words we use and the deeper meaning of these.

We might begin with a phrase that is frequently heard when you state something to someone. This is, ‘yes but.’ This is their way of negating the opinion or idea that you have expressed. Listen to yourself as you speak. Do you use this? It is a communication blocker. The option for acknowledging what the other person says AND just stating your own opinion is to use ‘yes and’ instead. This will improve the energy of the communication. Firstly it acknowledges the persons point of view as valid for them and secondly it keeps the flow of the conversation in place.

There are empowering and disempowering words that most of us use a lot of the time. For instance ‘got to’, ‘have to’ and ‘must’ usually denote a feeling of no choice. Again, listen to yourself talk and the speech of others to get a sense of what is going on at an inner level.

‘Should’ is a good one to be aware of, as there is usually some feelings of guilt behind it. Do you ever find yourself saying, ‘I should go and do xyz’? At the back of this is the idea that if I do not I will feel bad.

We also have never, forever and always. These come under the heading of gross generalisations. The first thing that can be stated is they are generally ‘never’ true all the time. For example; ‘She always gets that look on her face when I come home late’ and ‘you never buy me anything nice anymore.’ These statements are reflecting the perception of the person generalising, not the reality of the matter. Again, use awareness with regard to what is going on in any given communication situation.

The word ‘try’ is another interesting little word. You may have seen a demonstration of this when someone is asked to try to pick up a pen. You do not ‘try’ to do something. You either do it or you do not. Another example would be if you ask someone to do something for you and they reply that they ‘will try’ to do whatever it is you have asked. You can be pretty sure with that sort of comeback your request will not be honoured.

Be aware of what words and phrases you use. You will be surprised and delighted at what a difference changing your words can have on your communication with others and your life in general. This really can be quite transformational.

Go forth and have fun playing with words!

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Charge Up Your Life With Positive Thinking

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Mon, 10 May 2010 07:41:55 PDT

It’s quite common these days to hear the expression “Think Positive”, and you may even have used it to encourage someone going through a rough patch. But whether these words are useful or effective depends on what the person believes. Understood properly, positive thinking can change your life!

Positive Thinking brings inner peace, success, improved relationships, better health, happiness and satisfaction. It can help the daily affairs of life move more smoothly, and make life looks bright and promising.

It’s All In The Mind, Right?

Problem is, not everyone accepts or believes in positive thinking. Some consider the subject nonsensical psycho-babble, while others scoff at those who choose to believe and accept it. And among those who do believe, not many know how to harness it effectively to get results. But, you may ask, what’s there to know about positive thinking, anyway? Isn’t it all about looking on the brighter side of life?

Well, yes that’s true but there’s a little bit more to it than that. True positive thinking is not just saying that everything will be okay, as a lip service, while at the same time thinking about the possibility of failure. It’s really a mental attitude that admits into the mind only thoughts, words and images that are conducive to growth, expansion and success. In simple terms, it’s a mental attitude that consistently expects good and favourable results. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of very situation and action. And the amazing truth is, whatever the mind expects, it finds.

When our attitude is positive, we entertain pleasant feelings and constructive images about ourselves and the situation we are in. We see in our mind’s eye what we really want to happen. Positive mind-pictures like this bring about an inner sense of happiness which puts a sparkle in your eyes and a spring in your step. Your whole being glows with goodwill, happiness and success, and you find yourself walking tall, with a new confidence in your voice and posture.

Positive and negative thinking are both contagious. All of us affect, in one way or another, the people we meet. People sense our mood and are affected by our thoughts. This happens instinctively and on a subconscious level, through our body language. Like it or not, we can never really hide our emotions, as our body is quick to broadcast the way we feel inside. Negative thoughts, self-talk and attitude bring up negative moods and actions. Is it any wonder that we all like to be around positive people? Upbeat people are definitely more likeable and more likely to find favour with others. No doubt, keeping your inner joy and refusing to give in to negativity can positively affect you, your environment and the people around you.

I Think, Therefore I Can

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, the best-selling author and father of positive thinking, first popularized this idea of the “power of positive thinking”. Peale taught that in order to bring beneficial changes and improvement into one’s life, positive thinking has to become one’s predominant mental attitude throughout the day. People with a positive frame of mind constantly and consistently think in terms of “I can”, “I am able” and “I will succeed”. They are not daunted by failures and obstacles, and if things don’t turn out well or as expected, they will try again.

More importantly, he taught that thinking positive is not a passive attitude. Real and effective positive thinking requires that you not only focus on positive thoughts and positive emotions, but also take positive actions. In short, to yield the desired results, you need to develop a positive attitude towards life, expect a successful outcome of whatever you do, and also take any necessary actions to ensure your success. Clearly, some effort and inner work are necessary. So, no matter what your situation, think positively, expect only favourable results and situations, and circumstances will eventually change accordingly.

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Antioxidant - Green Tea Information

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:31:31 PDT

Camellia Sinensis, the tea plant

Benefit: Longer lifespan

Literally hundreds of studies have been carried out documenting the health benefits of catechins, the group of antioxidants concentrated in the leaves of tea plants. Among the most startling studies was one published by the American Medical Association in 2006. The study followed more than 40,000 Japanese adults for a decade, and at the 7-year follow-up, those who had been drinking five or more cups of tea per day were 26 percent less likely to die of any cause compared with those who averaged less than a cup. Looking for more-immediate results? Another Japanese study broke participants into two groups, only one of which was put on a catechin-rich green-tea diet. At the end of 12 weeks, the green-tea group had achieved significantly smaller body weights and waistlines than those in the control group. Why? Because researchers believe that catechins are effective at boosting metabolism.

What makes green tea so special?

The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

Links are being made between the effects of drinking green tea and the "French Paradox." For years, researchers were puzzled by the fact that, despite consuming a diet rich in fat, the French have a lower incidence of heart disease than Americans. The answer was found to lie in red wine, which contains resveratrol, a polyphenol that limits the negative effects of smoking and a fatty diet. In a 1997 study, researchers from the University of Kansas determined that EGCG is twice as powerful as resveratrol, which may explain why the rate of heart disease among Japanese men is quite low, even though approximately seventy-five percent are smokers.

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Why don't other Chinese teas have similar health-giving properties? Green, oolong, and black teas all come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. What sets green tea apart is the way it is processed. Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the EGCG compound from being oxidized. By contrast, black and oolong tea leaves are made from fermented leaves, which results in the EGCG being converted into other compounds that are not nearly as effective in preventing and fighting various diseases.

Other Benefits

New evidence is emerging that green tea can even help dieters. In November, 1999, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the results of a study at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. Researchers found that men who were given a combination of caffeine and green tea extract burned more calories than those given only caffeine or a placebo.

Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations containing green tea - from deodorants to creams - are starting to appear on the market.

Harmful Effects?

To date, the only negative side effect reported from drinking green tea is insomnia due to the fact that it contains caffeine.

What is green tea (Wiki definition)?

The use of green tea in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

Green tea is also known as Camellia sinensis.

Green tea has been used for stomach disorders, vomiting, diarrhea, to prevent dental cavities, to lower cholesterol levels, as an antioxidant, to reduce cancer, and as a stimulant.

Green tea has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of green tea may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Green tea may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.

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What should I discuss with my health care provider before using green tea?

Do not use green tea without first talking to your doctor if you have

 heart problems or high blood pressure,

 kidney disease,

 an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism),

 an anxiety or nervous disorder, or

 a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).

Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine and may be problematic if used by people with any of the conditions listed above. You may not be able to use green tea, or your doctor or health care provider may recommend a lower dose or special monitoring.

Before taking green tea, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have allergies (especially to plants), have any medical condition, or if you take other medicines or other herbal/health supplements. Green tea may not be recommended in some situations.

Do not take green tea without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine.

Do not take green tea without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine, which may cause restlessness, sleep disorders, and other effects in breast-feeding infants.

There is no information available regarding the use of green tea by children. Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine, which may cause anemia and other problems in children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without first talking to the child's doctor.

How should I take green tea?

If you choose to take green tea, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Standardized formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more reliable dose of the product.

Store green tea as directed on the package. In general, green tea should be protected from light and moisture.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of a green tea overdose are not well known but might include restlessness, tremor, vomiting, and abdominal spasms.

What should I avoid while taking green tea?

The amount of caffeine consumed in other products should be monitored while taking green tea.

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking green tea, unless otherwise directed by your health care provider.

What are the possible side effects of green tea?

Although rare, allergic reactions to green tea may occur. Stop taking green tea and seek emergency medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives.

Heavy and prolonged consumption of green tea may be associated with esophageal cancer.

Other less serious side effects have also been reported with the use of green tea. Talk to your doctor or health care provider if you experience

 heartburn;

 upset stomach;

 loss of appetite;

 constipation or diarrhea;

 nervousness, irritability, or anxiety;

 sleeplessness;

 irregular heartbeats; or

 headache.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

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Check the above questions before you start drinking Green Tea consistently. Good Health.

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Sleep and Weight Gain

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:59:01 PDT

Can Too Little Sleep Make You Gain Weight?

Recent studies have linked inadequate amounts of sleep to weight gain, obesity, and an increased risk of developing diabetes. In the past, I have not been impressed with reports that found such an association between inadequate sleep and weight gain — but it's hard for me to ignore the similar findings in several recent studies.

A 2005 report, for example, involving about 25,000 men and women enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) found higher body mass indexes (BMIs) and more obesity in those subjects who averaged less than 7 hours sleep a night. And a 2007 analysis of NHANES data found a nearly 50-percent increase in the risk of diabetes among those participants averaging less than 5 hours of sleep daily. About 1 in 10 of the men and women surveyed slept less than 6 hours a day, while a comparable number slept for more than nine hours a day.

Both of these studies found that sleeping for 9 hours or more did not lead to weight gain or to a greater incidence of obesity.

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Finally, results of a huge door-to-door survey of 87,000 American adults conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), revealed that obesity was greater in those people who slept either less than or more than 7 or 8 hours a day. Obesity rates were 33 percent among those who slept less than 6 hours a night; 26 percent in those getting 9 hours; and 22 percent in those getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep.

The NCHS survey also found that cigarette smoking was more common among those sleeping less than 6 hours (31 percent of this group smoked) or more than 9 hours (26 percent), compared with 18 percent of those who slept 7 to 8 hours. A summary of the results of this study is available from the NCHS.

And other evidence from experimental studies showed that sleep deprivation raised blood levels of hunger-producing hormones and considerably increased appetite. The sleep-deprived subjects especially craved sweets, starches, and salty snacks.

So it begins to look like, besides recommending fewer calories and more exercise to keep off the extra pounds, we should probably also start prescribing more hours of sleep. (In my own case, I have also learned that earlier bedtimes allow me to cut way back on my midnight snacking.)

By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.

How Much Sleep Do I Need?

INFANTS

(0–2 months) 10.5–18 hours*

(2–12 months) 14–15 hours*

TODDLERS/CHILDREN
(12–18 months) 13–15 hours*
(18 months–3 years) 12–14 hours*
(3–5 years) 11–13 hours*
(5–12 years) 9–11 hours

ADOLESCENTS
8.5–9.5 hours

ADULTS
7–9 hours

While there is variability between each of us in how much sleep we need, the National Sleep Foundation has noted that the need for sleep changes as we age. The National Sleep Foundation has recommended the above sleep guidelines for selected age groups (*including naps).

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Sleep and Chronic Disease

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:40:42 PDT

As chronic diseases have assumed an increasingly common role in premature death and illness, interest in the role of sleep in the development and management of chronic diseases has grown. Notably, insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and management of a number of chronic diseases and conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.

Diabetes

Research has found that insufficient sleep is linked to an increased risk for the development of Type 2 diabetes. Specifically, sleep duration and quality have emerged as predictors of levels of Hemoglobin A1c, an important marker of blood sugar control. Recent research suggests that optimizing sleep duration and quality may be important means of improving blood sugar control in persons with Type 2 diabetes.(1)

Cardiovascular Disease

Persons with sleep apnea have been found to be at increased risk for a number of cardiovascular diseases. Notably, hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease and irregular heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias) have been found to be more common among those with disordered sleep than their peers without sleep abnormalities. Likewise, sleep apnea and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) appear to share some common physiological characteristics, further suggesting that sleep apnea may be an important predictor of cardiovascular disease.(2)

Obesity

Laboratory research has found that short sleep duration results in metabolic changes that may be linked to obesity. Epidemiologic studies conducted in the community have revealed an association between short sleep duration and excess body weight. Notably, this association has been reported in all age groups—but has been particularly pronounced in children. It is believed that sleep in childhood and adolescence is particularly important for brain development and that insufficient sleep in youngsters may adversely affect the function of a region of the brain known as the hypothalamus, which regulates appetite and the expenditure of energy.(3)

Depression

The relationship between sleep and depression is complex. While sleep disturbance has long been held to be an important symptom of depression,(4) recent research has indicated that depressive symptoms may decrease once sleep apnea has been effectively treated and sufficient sleep restored.(5) The interrelatedness of sleep and depression suggests it is important that the sleep sufficiency of persons with depression be assessed and that symptoms of depression be monitored among persons with a sleep disorder.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, U.S.A.

References

(1) Knutson KL, Ryden AM, Mander VA, Van Cauter E. Role of sleep duration and quality in the risk and severity of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Arch Intern Med 2006;166:1768–1764.

(2) Kasasbeh E, Chi DS, Krishnaswamy G. Inflammatory aspects of sleep apnea and their cardiovascular consequences. South Med J 2006;99:58–67.

(3) Taheri S. The link between short sleep duration and obesity: We should recommend more sleep to prevent obesity. Arch Dis Child 2006;91:881–884.

(4) Zimmerman M, McGlinchey JB, Young D, Chelminski I. Diagnosing major depressive disorder I: A psychometric evaluation of the DSM-IV symptom criteria. J Nerv Ment Dis 2006;194:158–163.

(5) Schwartz DJ, Kohler WC, Karatinos G. Symptoms of depression in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea may be amenable to treatment with continuous positive airway pressure. Chest 2005;128:1304–1306.

Quotes For Positive Thinking

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:20:30 PDT

Our thoughts pave the way we live life.

Life is like the ocean. Sometimes rough sometimes calm. Full of ups and downs. Certain situations come in life, when you feel very disappointed and defeated. It is the positive thinking that helps you come out of the frustrating situations. The fact is that whether you think positively or negatively, you shape your life accordingly. Negative thoughts can divert your attention from your plans. Thinking positively can change your entire life. It is a key to success in every aspect of life. Positive thoughts help develop an optimistic attitude towards everything. Quotes that promote Positive Thinking:

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their mind to be." - Abraham Lincoln

"Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success." - Dr. Joyce Brothers

"Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene." - Arthur Christopher Benson

"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas Edison

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela

"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half heartedly because I know if I do, then I can expect half hearted results." - Michael Jordan

- The End -

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Healthy Mind with Positive Thinking Exercise

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:36:10 PDT

Our thoughts pave the way we live life.

The Power of Positive Thinking

Try this 30 Day Positive Thinking Exercise

I find this Positive Thinking Exercise an excellent and successful activity in my daily life and work.

Try the following for the next 30 days and I'm sure you'll witness your life improving incredibly.

Make sure you're in a place where you will get no interruptions, a spot where you can get peace for at least 20 minutes just to spend time with your own thoughts.

Of course, it can be longer than 20 minutes. I would recommend that it is a minimum of 20 minutes though. Otherwise you won't induce the feelings of calm and serenity that you require.

This positive thinking exercise works best at the latter part of the day after all your tasks have been done.

Lie down if you prefer, on your bed perhaps or sit in your favourite chair or in your garden, it's up to you. Just get yourself into the most relaxed state you can.

Now close your eyes and think of a memory of a place or situation that made you feel really happy.

It might take time if you have a stressful life or if you've become quite negative generally. We tend to forget the good things at times, but just try to get yourself into a calm frame of mind all the same.

Just breathe evenly and absorb these inner happy thoughts and feelings, feel gratitude for being able to have had this experience.

Appreciate how lucky you were and how unique it is to you.

Smile to yourself while you're doing this (go on - no one's looking!). I find this helps to encourage the feel good hormones out and makes it easier to connect and remember a particularly joyful moment.

Don't worry if you become emotional, this is perfectly normal. Just let whatever feelings you experience come out naturally.

Just appreciate the moment, the warm feeling of contentedness and security and begin to take longer, deeper breaths.

Just relax, after a while you'll start to feel a lot calmer and content and don't worry if you fall asleep. I've done that many times!

When you've finished, make a mental note of the activity, I prefer to write it down and keep it in a personal, private place; but do whatever it is that normally jogs your memory.

This is the starting point of the 30 day positive thinking exercise.

For the next 30 days try and remember that you did this activity. I'm not asking you to do it everyday, although this would be excellent if you could, but it's not entirely necessary for success.

Now, as you go about your daily business and begin to feel yourself being plagued by those negative thoughts or feelings of unworthiness, you go back to that situation of recalling that past happy experience AND of you quietly sitting in your own private place.

It works much better this way as the latter experience is fresher in the mind, it wasn't years ago, it just happened the other day!

It was an experience of peace, happiness and calm that you had just recently! It was an occurrence that is unique to you. Only you know about it, nobody can take it away from you and nobody can undermine its significance.

Hold onto this, this is where you begin to learn to train your mind into a more positive state in the long term.

If you have trouble remembering, or you feel very negative and can't snap out of it, just repeat the 20 minute day 1 exercise.

Go back to the same place and get yourself into that peaceful and restful state again and carry on as normal.

Try this positive thinking exercise for 30 days and see if you begin to attract better situations into your life, it works for me.

I try to do this constantly now and I sincerely believe that my life has improved, not just slightly, but many times over.

Our minds are very powerful and exert tremendous influence over our state of well-being.

Beginning with this positive thinking exercise is the first step in learning how to control that same mind and use it to create benefit in your life and to those around you.

You are no use to anybody if you're not one hundred percent happy and content yourself.

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The Secret

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Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America
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Ehrenreich delivers a trenchant look into the burgeoning business of positive thinking. A bout with breast cancer puts the author face to face with this new breed of frenetic positive thinking promoted by everyone from scientists to gurus and activists.

Exercise At Home

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:32:02 PDT

We all know the benefits of exercise. For some reasons some of us are shy to exercise in public areas. Don't let this hinder you from exercising. Do it in the comfort of your home. Listed below are some options:

Stairs Climbing

You can get the same benefits at home as you would in a step aerobics class at the gym. If you have a staircase in your home, you can get a great workout by simply climbing the stairs. To start, stand at the bottom of the stairs and walk in place for about one minute to get your leg muscles warmed up. Next, step up onto the first stair, and then back down. Repeat this move on the first stair only ten times. Walk in place for fifteen seconds. Next, walk up the first two stairs, and then back down, then walk up one stair and back down. Repeat ten times. Then go up three stairs, come down, walk up two stairs, come down, and walk up one stair and come down. Repeat ten times. Continue the pattern up ten stairs. You will definitely feel the burn by the end of this step routine. I don’t recommend going up more than ten stairs because it will get tricky to walk back down after that point. If you feel winded or dizzy, start slow. Stick with the first three stairs, and gradually build up your endurance over the weeks and months to come.

Skipping Rope

Perhaps the oldest form of exercise, almost everyone would have used it in childhood. It helps enhance agility, coordination, endurance and timing, resulting in increased cardio fitness and helping develop long and lean muscles in the upper and lower body.

•Stand in front of a clock or timer of some sort

•Jump Rope for 3 minutes to warm up

•Rest for 30 seconds

•Jump rope as quickly as possible for 60 seconds

•Rest for 30 seconds

•Jump Rope as quickly as possible for 60 seconds

•Rest for 30 seconds

•Repeat this alternating pattern for 15 minutes

Adjustable Forearm Developer

The easiest way to strengthen and tone your forearms and wrist muscles. Put your hand inside the adjustable grip bar, strap on your arm and pull the handle. You will end up with muscled arms as if you have been pulling weights.

Power Bell

Also known as cattle bell, it works much like the dumb-bell. The only difference is you have different weights in one equipment and it can be adjusted according to your liking. You can either lift it or swing it. It helps to tone muscles and increases blood circulation and bone intensity.

Reebok Core Ball

This ball strengthens core muscles, sculpts upper and lower body and shapes your muscle from head to toe. There are difference sizes to fit your exercise regime.

Push-up Bar

The easiest way to do push-ups. You can do your push-up by allowing natural arm rotation in the handles. The rotating handle design accelerates results by activating more muscles in the chest, arms, shoulders and back during every move.

Active Home Stepper

If you are into light exercise, this home stepper is an option. As you step up and down, it burns calories and increases blood circulation.

Treadmill Time

If you can afford to get just one piece of workout equipment for your home gym, it should be a treadmill. Walking and jogging on a treadmill will give you an excellent cardiovascular workout. Try to get in a minimum of thirty minutes a day. Experiment with different speeds and inclines.

Dancing

Dancing is a great way to burn off pounds, and it also great fun. Turn on some off your favorites tunes with a fast and energetic beat, and break it down. It doesn’t matter what you look like – all that matters is that you are burning calories, and loving every minute.

Surely there is one that suits you. Start now. You need to sweat. Invest in your Health today!

Why Do We Need Vitamin E?

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:22:45 PDT

Vitamin E was discovered in 1922 but it was not until 40 years later that the vitamin was established as essential to human nutrition. Since Vitamin E is synthesized only in plants, the vitamin is an essential nutrient in the diet of animals and man.

Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant vitamin that helps to neutralize potentially damaging free radicals in our body. It exists in eight different forms, d-alpha-tocopherol being the most active form and one of the most powerful biologically active antioxidants. Each form has a different level of potency (functional use) in the body. The tocopherol and tocotrienol subfamilies are each composed of alpha, beta, gamma and delta vitamins having unique biological effects, with generally declining activity; e.g. delta is far less active than the alpha form.

Vitamin E is particularly important for the protection of our cell membranes as well as keeping your skin, heart and circulation, nerves, muscles and red blood cells healthy. Antioxidants such as vitamin E protect your cells against the effects of dangerous free radicals, potentially damaging by-products of your body’s metabolism. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may lead to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

One or more members of the vitamin E family may also reduce cellular aging, inhibit the potentially damaging peroxynitrite radical, inhibit melanoma (skin cancer) cell growth, prevent abnormal blood clotting, synergize with vitamin A to protect the lungs against pollutants, protect nervous system and retina, lower the risk of ischemic and coronary heart disease, lower the risk of certain kinds of cancer, protect immune function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly if high doses are taken in combination with vitamin C.

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Vitamin E also may block the formation of nitrosamines, which are carcinogens formed in the stomach from nitrites consumed in the diet. It also may protect you against the development of cancers by enhancing immune function. Some evidence links higher intake of vitamin E with a decreased incidence of prostate cancer and breast cancer.

Gamma tocopherol is only 10 to 30% as strong as alpha tocopherol, yet recent studies have shown it to be essential for maintaining the health of our cell membranes, especially if alpha tocopherol is being supplemented. New studies continue to elucidate the unique benefits of individual members of the vitamin E family. For example, tocotrienols have been shown to lower cholesterol, prevent LDL oxidation, and reduce atherosclerotic plaque formation more effectively than tocopherols. For these and other reasons, the original definition of vitamin E now includes all eight family members and the related compounds that convert to them in the body.

Vitamin E Molecule Structure

100 IU or more of supplemental vitamin E a day has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks in healthy people. Vitamin E also may help prevent the formation of blood clots, which could lead to a heart attack. Studies have linked lower rates of heart disease with higher vitamin E intake.

Why is vitamin E important for good health?

There are several benefits of vitamin E for your body. Some preliminary studies involving intakes of vitamin E higher than the daily-recommended requirement have shown that vitamin E may be useful in treating or possibly preventing:

• menstrual pain
• low sperm count
• inflammation of eye tissues
• cataracts
• restless leg syndrome or relief from muscle cramping
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• rheumatoid arthritis
• asthma
• various diabetes related complications and maybe helpful in treating and preventing diabetes itself
• cardiovascular disease
• prostate cancer and breast cancer

Benefits of vitamin E also include helping the body increase and regulate the levels of vitamin A in the body and as a general immune system booster, especially in older adults. Topical vitamin E might also promote good blood circulation and prevent the formation of blood clots, especially in people with diabetes.

Dosage Recommendations

Almost all research shows that, when positive results are obtained from vitamin E supplementation, hundreds of units per day are required-an amount easily obtained with supplements but nearly impossible to obtain in the average diet. Consequently, using purely food sources to get enough vitamin E as suggested by some researchers may not be practical for many individuals.

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The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin E is quite low, 15 mg to 20 International Units (IU) per day. The most commonly prescribed dosage of supplemental vitamin E for adults is approximately 300 to 800 IU per day. However, many researchers believe that 100 to 200 IU per day is sufficient and that any dosage in excess of this amount provides little additional value.

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Precautions

Analysis of a variety of clinical trials suggests that doses of Vitamin E that exceed 400 IU per day may actually increase the risk of death slightly in older individuals that have existing medical conditions.

Sources of Vitamin E
Wheat Germ Oil, 1 Tb - 26.2 IU
Almonds, dry roasted, 1 oz. - 7.5 IU
Safflower Oil, 1 Tb - 4.7 IU
Corn Oil, 1 Tb - 2.9 IU
Soybean Oil, 1 Tb - 2.5 IU
Turnip greens, frozen, boiled,1/2 cup - 2.4 IU
Mango, raw, without refuse, 1 fruit - 2.3 IU
Peanuts, dry roasted, 1oz - 2.1 IU
Mixed nuts w/ peanuts, oil roasted, 1 oz. - 1.7 IU
Mayonnaise made w/ soybean oil, 1 Tb - 1.6 IU
Broccoli, frozen, chopped, boiled, ½ cup - 1.5 IU
Dandelion greens, boiled, ½ cup - 1.3 IU
Pistachio nuts, dry roasted, 1 oz. - 1.2 IU
Spinach, frozen, boiled, ½ cup - 0.85 IU
Kiwi, 1 medium fruit - 0.85 IU

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Water Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:27:44 PDT

Seventy to 75 per cent of the human body (80 per cent in babies) is made up of water, which also serves as the base for all body fluids. Most people drink water only at meal times because they do not understand the role of water in healthy living.

Regular water losses

Water leaves the body as vapour through the air you breathe out and moisture from your mouth when you are talking or singing. The skin loses water when you sweat. The kidneys regularly filter the blood and get rid of its by-products, which is eliminated in the form of urine. Normal stool leaves the body with some water.

Adjustment mechanisms to water shortage

In order to maintain optimal function in the body, the regular water losses must be adequately replenished. When the demand for water outweighs the supply, the body automatically applies certain control mechanisms for adjustment. The brain, which is the most vital control centre in the body, is made up of over 70 per cent of water. When it senses a drop in the water level, it applies some shut-down/rationing measures. This approach is aimed at protecting and preserving the vital function of the brain, which the body cannot afford to shut down. Some of these conservative mechanism involve the release of certain chemicals which redirect water from the less vital organs, bringing about some inconveniences to the body such as reduced muscle tone and joint pain.

Water therapy

Apart from replenishing the body’s need, water also serves as medicine in the prevention/treatment of certain conditions:

􀀃Arthritis: Joint spaces are filled with some fluid (synovial fluid) which serves as a lubricant, preventing friction during movements. An adequate water intake supplies sufficient fluid to the joint, enhancing its shock-absorbing effect. Without this cushioning effect, the ends of the bones would rub against each other, get rough and inflamed, a condition known as arthritis. This creates a lot of pain, difficulty in movement and, sometimes, stiffness. Good water intake, among other things, helps to relieve this pain.

􀀃Management of Asthma: Asthmatic patients struggle for air because of the narrowing and spasm of the airways. They also breathe through the mouth in a bid to get sufficient air. These result in water loss through the moisture they breathe out. In addition to drug treatment, fluid intake (by drip/infusion) helps to grant them some relief by lubricating the airway and relaxing the tubes.

􀀃Prevention and management of Sickle Cell Crisis: Sickle cell patients are always advised to increase their water intake. This enhances a free flow of blood through the tiny blood vessels which tend to constrict when there is water shortage. Such constrictions encourage further sickling and blockage of the small blood vessel (capillaries) which results in destruction of the affected cells and pain. This is what happens during the so-called sickle cell (vasoocclussive) crisis. Good water intake helps to prevent and also contributes to the treatment of sickle cell crisis by mobilising the blockage and bringing about relief.

􀀃Management of Hepatitis: Fluids help to flush out the excess by-product of damaged cells.

􀀃Body odour and foul breath: A study on wild life showed that when a deer is thirsty, it produces some body odour which gives him away to his predators. This is partly why the deer, according to the scriptures, ‘pants after the water brooks’. In addition to discovering and treating the cause of body odour, increased water intake should be encouraged as a step towards the solution. Some people complain that their urine is dark-coloured and smells.

This could be a result of water shortage in the body, which causes the kidneys to restrict waste by concentrating the urine. The treatment is simply increased water intake.

􀀃Good singing: Dry throat has an adverse effect on the voice and makes it crack easily while water lubricates the vocal pipe.

􀂄 Healthy Sex: Couples could find the missing ingredient in their relationship by improving their water intake for enhanced lubrication. This applies especially to females.

􀀃Indigestion and Constipation: these two different conditions could be prevented and treated by sufficient water intake.

􀀃Premature wrinkling: Water refreshes and helps to invigorate the skin, thereby reducing premature wrinkling and ageing.

Water-drinking habit

It has been established that an average adult needs about one and half to two litres of water every day. This amount increases in very hot weather or when much water has been lost in diarrhoea. Note that mineral beverages are not alternatives to water. It is usually advisable to start the day with a glass of water on an empty stomach. This helps to cleanse the stomach, stimulate bowel movement and encourage the activity of digestive enzymes. Ideally, it is better to drink water about 30 minutes before and two hours after meals. Much water intake with meals could give false satiety and dilute enzyme activity.

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Benefits of Physical Exercise

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:12:13 PDT

One way of appreciating the benefits of the regular body movements you make is to examine a limb that has been immobilized under ‘POP’ (Plaster of Paris) cast. This application is commonly used to fix a fractured bone in one place to enhance the union of the two broken edges. For an adult, a major bone would require a period of 10 to 12 weeks before the cast is removed. At the end of this period, the neighboring joints that have been under the cast remain stiff until they are physically mobilized again, with much pain. The benefits of physical exercise include the following:

Helps control unhealthy weight

The food you eat provides energy for work in the body and any unused calories are stored in the body tissues. If your food intake outweighs the rate of utilization by the body, then there would be a continuous accumulation of fat in the body tissues and organs. Physical exercise helps you utilize the extra calories, thereby reducing the weight gain. It is also known that regular exercise increases the basal metabolic rate, which is the rate at which the body burns energy even at rest.

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Reduces the risk of heart disease

The heart is a muscular organ. During exercise, the body cries out for more oxygen supply to the tissues and the heart responds by pumping harder and faster. This in itself is training for the heart. With time, the heart learns to pump harder even at rest, thereby reducing the rate at which it beats. This is why athletes have low heart rates. This means that each contraction (pumping action of the heart) is effective and the heart is not being overlabored by multiple ineffective contractions. This is a way of maintaining a healthy physical heart and reducing the risk of heart disease. It is also known that low-intensity regular exercise helps to reduce cholesterol and weight. Having a high cholesterol level and being overweight encourage high blood pressure; therefore reducing them is an indirect way of reducing the blood pressure.

Reduces the risk of stroke

Diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure are factors that favor stroke. A wise man once said “The longer the belt the shorter the life”. Exercise helps control these factors and reduces the risk of stroke. Remember to see your doctor for advice in how far you should go on exercise.

Healthy bone

Regular moderate weight-bearing exercise places a healthy stress on bone and preserves the bone thickness while lack of activity encourages thinning of the bone, making it more prone to damage. Indeed, the Bible is right; idleness causes decay.

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Prevention and management of Arthritis

Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joints. Two or more bones, held in place by tendons, form joints. Disturbing the alignment of these bones produces friction and roughness of the ends of the bones. This causes inflammation and joint pain. Healthy exercise helps the muscles to maintain good alignment and full movements in the joints, thereby reducing joint pain. It is also known that exercise encourages the release of endorphin, the so called body’s own pain reliever.

Strength, flexibility and stamina

When a particular muscle is not being used, it gradually thins down, gets weak and flabby. On the other hand, regular muscle exercise improves the flexibility and stamina of the muscle. This increased stamina enables you to exercise more without becoming unduly fagged out. The absence of regular exercise, coupled with unnecessary weight, makes most inactive people pant with slight physical exercise. A lot of physical ailments that are normally associated with weak and frail muscles can be prevented or minimized by regular low-intensity exercises.

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Improved Performance of the Respiratory System

Normal breathing at rest does not utilize the full capacity of the lungs. Exercise challenges the lungs to optimal performance in a bid to meet the need of the tissues that are crying for more oxygen. It also creates an opportunity for the toning and activation of the respiratory muscles with a resultant improvement in breathing. This can bring about a solution to snoring and sleep apnea (cessation of respiration), which is commoner with overweight individuals. Flabby muscles, which result from lack of exercise, tend to narrow the airway at sleep, producing some tidal ‘music’ as air is forced through the partially closed airway. Exercise also helps you maintain a clear airway by getting rid of mucus plugs that could cause “go slow” along the airway, resulting in infection. Studies have shown that those who exercise regularly are less prone to common cold than those who do not exercise. Exercise also helps a singer achieve better breath control and better singing.

Improves bowel motion

Exercise can help you wage war against indigestion and constipation. One of the challenges of elderly people is constipation due to reduced physical activities.

Sound sleep

The sleep of a hard-working man, according to the scripture, is indeed sweet. Exercise helps you sleep well but you are advised not to exercise just before bedtime, as that would be counterproductive.

Improved mentality

Exercise improves mental alertness and memory, possibly by improving blood circulation to the different parts of the body, including the brain.

Self-confidence

Exercise helps you build some self-confidence, which is a requirement for success because when you are defeated internally, it becomes difficult to go forward. When your physical body is sound and toned, it helps you have better self-esteem, carriage and poise to face your challenges.

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Improved sexual pleasure

This is closely related to the preceding point because a good self-image encourages sexuality. Also, good physical fitness makes you more attractive to your spouse. Note also that exercise just before the act can weary the physical body and produce a poor response.

Anti-depressant benefit

Exercise generally lightens the mood and creates opportunities for laughter, which serves as a healing balm and tonic to the body. The release of endorphin in the body, which gives a general feeling of well being, is also a by-product of low intensity regular exercise. Remember that physical exercise must be balanced with physical (sometimes called horizontal) rest. God worked for six days and rested on the seventh day. If the one who neither sleeps nor slumbers needed rest, how much more you. Some people are perpetually stressed up because they make no provisions for rest until they break down, then they go on compulsory rest in hospital.

Health Guardians - Antioxidants

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:01:38 PDT

Go on a scavenger hunt for healthy reasons and guard your health with a generous dose of antioxidants.

We cannot start talking about antioxidants without first explaining free radicals, or super oxides, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, oxidants and lipid peroxy radicals. Those complicated words all refer to the cause of cancer, heart disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, premature aging, suppressing the immune, Parkinson’s, arthritis, male infertility, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and autoimmune diseases. It is a fact that 80 to 90% of all degenerative diseases involve free radical activity. Antioxidants help your body to lessen their damage.

Free radicals are incomplete, unstable molecules that, for one reason or another, are missing one of the electrons which hold the molecules together. Therefore, they will aggressively seek an electron by hijacking one from a complete molecule. Since the victim molecule now needs a new electron to replace the one that is stolen from it, it will hijack another and will create a chain reaction. This process is called oxidation.

Free radicals easily bind to fat, carbohydrate, protein and DNA. Our body needs some free radicals to oxidize glucose and fat, and our immune system uses them to fight viruses and bacteria. However, most of them are destructive. Visualize rust on metal to understand the oxidation reaction: free radicals are the same annoying case of cut apples and potatoes turning brown.

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Antioxidants scavenge or neutralize free radicals. Studies have identified more than 60 health conditions that may be prevented or treated with antioxidant supplementation. Fruits, vegetables, grains and green tea all contain high levels of antioxidants and other hytonutrients. Some good examples are tomatoes, corn, carrots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, soy beans, cantaloupe, oranges, nuts, lettuce, celery and seeds.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to get enough of them to free all the radicals that generated in the body. Increasing the intake of food containing beta-carotene-foods that are orange in colour – vitamin C and vitamin E is most helpful. Food herbs that are rich in antioxidants include milk thistle, gingko bibola, green tea extract, garlic, grapes seed extracts and others.

Food is also a powerful medicine and the list of foods high in vitamin C includes tomatoes, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, carrots, pumpkin, peaches, pineapples and nectarines. Greens and green beans, garlic, onions and their family, asparagus, peas, mushrooms, celery, soy foods, green tea, turmeric and walnut all contain important flavonoids our body needs.

So how will you know if you have sufficient level of antioxidants in your body? Unfortunately, the practice of testing this is not common. But for now, eat your vegetables – preferably organic ones – and if you think your diet is not completely satisfying your body’s needs, then get yourself an antioxidant supplement. The perfect dose is a cup of the miracle antioxidant goji berry juice, but green tea works as well and is a deliciously soothing beverage on its own.

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Green teas are made from leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, the same leaves as black tea. Green teas go through a process where the leaves are heated to prevent oxidation while black teas are oxidized for additional color and flavor. The result is a delicious tea that brews to a light golden color and unique flavor. Twinings Green Tea is a style called "Sencha", known for its smooth, mild characteristics. Green Tea is pure and natural; smooth in flavor and refreshing taste.

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Mouth Watering Fruits And Their Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Jason Young) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:40:54 PDT

Kiwi

Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E and fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants and flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke.

Strawberry

Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits and protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you.. they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.. blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field.. they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)

Orange

Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent and dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon

Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C and Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)

Guava

Top award for Vitamin C. Clear winner for its high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.

Papaya

Also top award for Vitamin C. Clear winner for its high Vitamin C content. Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.

Get them from a fresh market today and try them all!