It is important to modify the behaviors that led your child to become overweight and these include:
Limiting Television: you should limit television viewing to about one or two hours each day (this includes playing video games or using the computer). Watching television doesn't use up many calories and it encourages eating unhealthy foods and unhealthy habits.
Healthy Eating Habits: your child should eat three well-balanced meals of average size each day, plus two nutritious snacks. Discourage skipping of meals (especially breakfast).
Snacks: you should limit snacks to two each day and they can include low-calorie foods, such as raw fruits or vegetables. Avoid using high calorie or high fat foods for snacks, especially chips, cookies, etc.
Drinking: you should encourage your child to drink four to six glasses of water each day, especially before meals. Water has no calories and it will help you to feel full. Other drinks can include diet sodas and lowfat milk. Avoid letting your child drink regular soft drinks or fruit juices, as they are high in calories (150-170 calories per serving).
Diet Journal: help your child to keep a weekly journal of food and beverage intake and also of the amount of time that is spent watching television, playing videogames and exercising. You can also record your child's weight each week (but do not weight your child every day).
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Healthy Eating Habits
It is not necessary to count calories, but you and your child should become more educated about the foods you eat and how many calories they contain. You should begin to routinely check the nutrition label of the foods that your family is eating. You want to try and eat foods low in calories and also low in fat. Be careful of many low fat or ‘diet foods,' as they can still be high in calories even though they are low in fat.
Also, begin checking the serving size of prepared meals and snacks. A bag of chips might only have 200 calories, but you may be surprised when the serving size is only 10 chips. Eating the whole bag can easily get you over 1000 calories.
Some eating habits that will help your child lose weight include:
Healthy Meals: your child should eat three well-balanced meals of average size each day. Serve fewer fatty foods. It is best to prepare foods that are baked, broiled or steamed, rather than fried. In addition to a small serving of lean meat, provide large servings of vegetables.
Single Servings: Avoid serving seconds of the main course or dessert. You can eat more salad or other vegetables if still hungry.
Desserts: serve fresh fruit as a dessert and avoid frequent eating of ice cream or cake or other high calorie foods.
Grocery shopping: buy low-calorie and lowfat meals, snacks and desserts and buy low fat or skim milk and diet drinks. Avoid buying high calorie desserts or snacks, such as snack chips, regular soft drinks or regular ice cream.
Eat at the table: Avoid letting your child eat meals or snacks outside of the kitchen or dining room. And no eating while watching TV.
Avoid Fast Food: you should limit how often you allow your children to eat fast food, as it is usually high in fat and calories
Secrets to Selecting Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
We all know buying fresh is best, but when it comes to shopping for fresh produce, it is not always easiest. In fact, it is a little tricky and can be time consuming. Here are a few of our secrets to shopping smart for the fresh stuff in the produce aisle.
Buy produce that is in season
Buy locally grown produce
Buy produce that is on special
Use your senses
When in doubt – just ask
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Sprouting and safety
There have been a few recent news stories regarding salmonella contamination in sprouts. These have been combined with warnings from the Food and Drug Administration that sprouts could be contaminated with food poisoning bacteria and advising the very old, the very young, and those with compromised immune systems to avoid raw sprouts.
Most people knowledgeable in sprouting feel that these stories were far overblown because it made interesting news - it's the original "health food might be bad for you" story.
Use certified organic seeds. Organic certification assures that seeds have been grown and handled in a manner which helps minimize possible sources of contamination. Manure used on organic fields, for example, must be composted for a long period of time. Composting has been shown to reduce or eliminate pathogens in manure. Organic farmers are also required to use rodent/bird proof storage for seeds destined for consumption. Organic sprouting seeds have NOT been implicated in any outbreak of food poisoning.
Also refrigerate finished sprouts. Ideally you want to eat them right after you pick them. Those sprouts are still growing in your plate! Now that's "Fresh"!
Happy sprouting
Why we eat sprouts?
There are many reasons. In addition to providing the highest amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes of any food per unit of calorie, sprouts deliver them in a form which is easily assimilated and digested. In fact, sprouts improve the efficiency of digestion. Sprouts are also deliciously fresh and colorful.
With the current economic crisis, not to mention the fact that so much of our food supply is contaminated with pesticides and pollutants, it's nice to know you can grow your own sprouts in your home and become more self-sufficient.
Sprouting at home takes only a few moments a day and can produce a good portion of your daily requirements of the nutrients you need from fresh produce. The hassles are minor, the costs are low, and the freshness is wonderful. It is a very effective way to add raw foods to your diet. If you can supply a jar, some screen or netting, and rinse the sprouts twice a day, you can grow delicious organic sprouts in 4 to 6 days, even less time depending on your setup.
Growing your own sprouts means having fresh organic vegetables every day from a square foot of counter space. Common seeds for sprouting include alfalfa, fenugreek, peas, lentils, radish and red clover. Mung beans have been sprouted in Asia for thousands of years, but they require more equipment and time than other seeds. Other seeds include broccoli, cabbage, mustard seed, garbanzos, and quinoa.
With the current economic crisis, not to mention the fact that so much of our food supply is contaminated with pesticides and pollutants, it's nice to know you can grow your own sprouts in your home and become more self-sufficient.
Sprouting at home takes only a few moments a day and can produce a good portion of your daily requirements of the nutrients you need from fresh produce. The hassles are minor, the costs are low, and the freshness is wonderful. It is a very effective way to add raw foods to your diet. If you can supply a jar, some screen or netting, and rinse the sprouts twice a day, you can grow delicious organic sprouts in 4 to 6 days, even less time depending on your setup.
Growing your own sprouts means having fresh organic vegetables every day from a square foot of counter space. Common seeds for sprouting include alfalfa, fenugreek, peas, lentils, radish and red clover. Mung beans have been sprouted in Asia for thousands of years, but they require more equipment and time than other seeds. Other seeds include broccoli, cabbage, mustard seed, garbanzos, and quinoa.
Importance of Sleep
Sleep is not taking time from our busy routine. It is essential for physical, mental and emotional well being. A good night’s sleep gives the body time to heal and brain, time to process all the stimuli it has received.
A hot bath before bed lowers Blood Pressure and helps sleep better.
Skin absorbs the therapeutic ingredients of cosmetics better during sleep.
Fill a herbal pillow with dried lavender, roses, cloves, citrus, khus and other herbs to get a refreshing sleep.
Choose a mattress that supports the spine. A bed that is too hard or too soft will tire out your body.
Loss of sleep increases blood sugar levels, which is risky for diabetes
A hot bath before bed lowers Blood Pressure and helps sleep better.
Skin absorbs the therapeutic ingredients of cosmetics better during sleep.
Fill a herbal pillow with dried lavender, roses, cloves, citrus, khus and other herbs to get a refreshing sleep.
Choose a mattress that supports the spine. A bed that is too hard or too soft will tire out your body.
Loss of sleep increases blood sugar levels, which is risky for diabetes
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Calorie Guide and Exercise Routine
Achieving a healthy weight through diet and physical activity has many benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol and improving mood, according to the Mayo Clinic. Whether you're trying to lose weight or maintain your current weight, eating the right amount of calories and working exercise into your daily routine can help
Counting Calories
1. Determining your calorie needs isn't a one-size-fits-all magic number, according to Baylor College of Medicine. Calorie consumption depends on your height, age and activity level. For example, if you are a woman who is 30 years old and 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, you need to consume 2,043 calories each day to maintain your current weight, according to Baylor College of Medicine. If you want to lose weight.
2. Portion control can help you cut out hundreds of calories each day. Try pre-measuring portions into small zipper bags to reduce the chances of overeating. Reduce overeating at restaurants by asking your server to box up half of your entree when the food arrives. Also, avoid calorie-dense foods such as ice cream, fried chips or sugary beverages. Instead, choose low-fat yogurt, baked chips and calorie-free beverages. Even cutting out a high-fat coffee beverage each day can trim hundreds of calories each week.
Counting Calories
1. Determining your calorie needs isn't a one-size-fits-all magic number, according to Baylor College of Medicine. Calorie consumption depends on your height, age and activity level. For example, if you are a woman who is 30 years old and 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, you need to consume 2,043 calories each day to maintain your current weight, according to Baylor College of Medicine. If you want to lose weight.
2. Portion control can help you cut out hundreds of calories each day. Try pre-measuring portions into small zipper bags to reduce the chances of overeating. Reduce overeating at restaurants by asking your server to box up half of your entree when the food arrives. Also, avoid calorie-dense foods such as ice cream, fried chips or sugary beverages. Instead, choose low-fat yogurt, baked chips and calorie-free beverages. Even cutting out a high-fat coffee beverage each day can trim hundreds of calories each week.
How to Protect Against Germs Outside the Home
It is easy to wipe out germs inside the protective walls of the home, the problem comes when venturing outside. The germ war becomes an entirely different thing outside. The problem is the public use of everything from shopping carts to door handles. These items become germ waiting points, just waiting for a host
Instructions
1. Leave the house fully prepared for germs. Keep some form of germ killer on your person. This can be hand sanitizer hand sanitizer or wipes, but keep them handy and ready to use in an instant. Also, put sanitizer on the hands right before going into the public place
2. Watch the things that are touched. If possible, wipe off the shopping cart before using it. Use a paper towel to place on the door handle before opening it. Push the door open with your backside inside the hand. All these things will help in keeping germs away.
3. Avoid unnecessary touching of items. Avoid constantly picking things up. Look at them on the shelf without touching the item.
4 Never touch your nose, mouth or face while in a public place. Germs will jump on the hand and head straight to the body.
5 Give that greeter a nod or verbal greeting. Avoid shaking hands as germs love jumping from hand to hand contact.
6. Bring your pen. Avoid using the pen that is just sitting there, touched by hundreds and filled with germs.
7 Wash hands ASAP when arriving home. Even when sanitizer is used, go right to the sink and get out the soap and hot water.
Tips of Good Health Habits
1. Start your day with a healthy breakfast- People who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat later in the day and are less inclined to pack on the pounds. Children who eat breakfast have the tendency to perform better in school, and adults, better at work.
2. Drink lots of water throughout the day, the more the better. A good amount to aim for is at least four to six glasses per day. In fact drinking a glass of water when you first get out of bed in the morning is an excellent way to get a jumpstart on your day.
3. Variety is the spice of life- Get into a habit of eating a variety of different foods with your meals, just make sure that at least five servings are fruits and vegetables.
4. Eat plenty of lean, high protein foods in your daily diet such as lean meat, fish, chicken and beans. Stay away from salted and processed meats. Also eat grains, whether they be in the form of wholegrain cereal, breads etc. Grains provide the body with fiber, iron and B vitamins and are therefore a necessity.
5. Milk is more than just delicious; it is very good for you.
6. Some foods, such as potatoes and cheese often get a bad rap as being extremely fattening. Perhaps it is a reputation they do not deserve because “everything in moderation” is a good rule of thumb to live by.
7. Beware of excessive intakes of caffeine. Avoid coffee, soft drinks and chocolate. It can cause dehydration.
8. Take vitamins on a regular basis.
9. Adopting the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle-Vegetarians and vegans even more so, need to supplement their diets with vitamins to replace what they no longer receive from specific kinds of foods.
10. Dieting can be dangerous.
2. Drink lots of water throughout the day, the more the better. A good amount to aim for is at least four to six glasses per day. In fact drinking a glass of water when you first get out of bed in the morning is an excellent way to get a jumpstart on your day.
3. Variety is the spice of life- Get into a habit of eating a variety of different foods with your meals, just make sure that at least five servings are fruits and vegetables.
4. Eat plenty of lean, high protein foods in your daily diet such as lean meat, fish, chicken and beans. Stay away from salted and processed meats. Also eat grains, whether they be in the form of wholegrain cereal, breads etc. Grains provide the body with fiber, iron and B vitamins and are therefore a necessity.
5. Milk is more than just delicious; it is very good for you.
6. Some foods, such as potatoes and cheese often get a bad rap as being extremely fattening. Perhaps it is a reputation they do not deserve because “everything in moderation” is a good rule of thumb to live by.
7. Beware of excessive intakes of caffeine. Avoid coffee, soft drinks and chocolate. It can cause dehydration.
8. Take vitamins on a regular basis.
9. Adopting the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle-Vegetarians and vegans even more so, need to supplement their diets with vitamins to replace what they no longer receive from specific kinds of foods.
10. Dieting can be dangerous.
Good Health Habits
Health Habits is a important parts of growing up. Many good habits incising your growth. There are an infinite number of positive acts you can take for your well-being. One can get good health by setting basic rules in life. Eating is an essential and important part of life. One can get good health by setting basic rules in life and thereafter following them for a long duration.. After all, food gives us the calories and nutrients we need to survive and it also provides us with the energy we need to go about our daily business. Healthy eating helps to provide your body with all of the essential nutrients that it requires to function. And, though we often forget to think about it, the food we eat has a direct impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health. For these reasons (and many more!) it is important that healthy eating becomes a vital part of our daily lifestyle. But what exactly is healthy eating? Here are some of the basics that can help get you started on the path to healthy eating. Take breakfast every morning enriched with vitamins and minerals and avoid fat and cholesterol rich food. Develop any kind of hobby according to your interest to enjoy and live longer. Protect your skin from damages using protective clothing and avoiding hot sun. Take variety of fruits and vegetables in daily diet. A holiday that gives you more than just happiness, also a legacy of good health. You try to make these simple changes in to a regular habit in order to achieve long term success. It is very important to improve your health in order to be happy and enjoy life
Good health is of prime importance to all of us. Stay home if you have a respiratory infection when possible. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Avoid contact with people who are sick. Cover your mouth with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing and encourage others to do so. Wash your hands after disposing of the tissue paper. Positive thinking is very essential in order to be healthy. You need to clear out your mind and fill it with positive thoughts. You will have to remove all the depressing and negative emotions and thoughts from your mind and replace it with healthy and positive thoughts. These positive thoughts can be extremely energizing and always lead to good things in life. You can get involved in practices such as meditation and yoga to get rid of the negativity and force yourself with positive thoughts. Try to avoid refined foodstuffs. The main reason for ill health and diseases is improper food habits. Because of this many people suffer from diseases like diabetes, cancer, obesity ect. Try to avoid smoking and alcoholic drinks. For good health, need to exercise daily. Exercising in the morning can leave you with a refreshed feeling throughout the day. Exercising can put you in a good mood and it will be easier for you to think positively and eat healthy foods. You can also get involved in activities such as swimming, biking, walking or playing your favorite sport in order to keep you healthy.
Good health is of prime importance to all of us. Stay home if you have a respiratory infection when possible. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Avoid contact with people who are sick. Cover your mouth with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing and encourage others to do so. Wash your hands after disposing of the tissue paper. Positive thinking is very essential in order to be healthy. You need to clear out your mind and fill it with positive thoughts. You will have to remove all the depressing and negative emotions and thoughts from your mind and replace it with healthy and positive thoughts. These positive thoughts can be extremely energizing and always lead to good things in life. You can get involved in practices such as meditation and yoga to get rid of the negativity and force yourself with positive thoughts. Try to avoid refined foodstuffs. The main reason for ill health and diseases is improper food habits. Because of this many people suffer from diseases like diabetes, cancer, obesity ect. Try to avoid smoking and alcoholic drinks. For good health, need to exercise daily. Exercising in the morning can leave you with a refreshed feeling throughout the day. Exercising can put you in a good mood and it will be easier for you to think positively and eat healthy foods. You can also get involved in activities such as swimming, biking, walking or playing your favorite sport in order to keep you healthy.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Tips to Keep Your Body Fit
Fitness is just as imperative as health. As a matter of fact, fitness is linked directly with your health. If you are not taking care of your body, you will get sick. Here are some great suggestions that will help you to keep your body fit:
1. Bicycling
It is a sad thing that many people do not take advantage of this excellent option for exercise. Bike riding exercise your body and build a stronger cardiovascular system. Also, it allows you to get out and enjoy nature and fresh air.
2. Jogging or Walking
Both jogging and walking are wonderful ways to get fit. They tone the muscles, relieve stress, create a healthier heart, and improve lung capability.
3. Swimming
Swimming is an exceptional way to get into and stay in shape. Swimming will help you tighten your body, lose weight, and get a good overall workout.
4. Tennis
Tennis is a great way to exercise. Just running after the ball alone will help get you into shape. This is a great way to strengthen your cardiovascular system and lose weight.
5. Dancing
Dancing is so much fun and as long as you are moving, it really does not matter what type of dance or music. The whole idea is to move your body. Dancing has long been recommended as an avenue to fitness.
6. VCR
If you have a VCR or DVD, try sticking in some good workout tapes. Even taking 15 minutes every day to workout will get you started. Try that for two weeks and you will be surprised at the results.
7. Abdominal Crunches
Crunches have long been a favorite for many athletes for the very reason that they work. Lying on your back with knees bent, keeping feet flat on the floor, cross your hands across your chest and then curl your torso, rolling from your sternum toward your hips. Do this slowly and start out with a set of ten crunches in three reps. As you get accustomed to these, you can increase both the number of sets and reps.
8. Squats
Squats are excellent for glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves. With your feet standing firm and spread apart about two feet, bend your knees slightly. Then, very smoothly, you will squat toward the floor without going all the way down.
9. Tricep Press
For an Overhead Tricep Press, standing on the floor with your feet about two feet apart, knees slightly bent, you will extend your arms over your head. Keep your elbows locked and then very slowly lower your hands behind your head. You want to do this with some type of weight, but small weights like one to five pounds.
1. Bicycling
It is a sad thing that many people do not take advantage of this excellent option for exercise. Bike riding exercise your body and build a stronger cardiovascular system. Also, it allows you to get out and enjoy nature and fresh air.
2. Jogging or Walking
Both jogging and walking are wonderful ways to get fit. They tone the muscles, relieve stress, create a healthier heart, and improve lung capability.
3. Swimming
Swimming is an exceptional way to get into and stay in shape. Swimming will help you tighten your body, lose weight, and get a good overall workout.
4. Tennis
Tennis is a great way to exercise. Just running after the ball alone will help get you into shape. This is a great way to strengthen your cardiovascular system and lose weight.
5. Dancing
Dancing is so much fun and as long as you are moving, it really does not matter what type of dance or music. The whole idea is to move your body. Dancing has long been recommended as an avenue to fitness.
6. VCR
If you have a VCR or DVD, try sticking in some good workout tapes. Even taking 15 minutes every day to workout will get you started. Try that for two weeks and you will be surprised at the results.
7. Abdominal Crunches
Crunches have long been a favorite for many athletes for the very reason that they work. Lying on your back with knees bent, keeping feet flat on the floor, cross your hands across your chest and then curl your torso, rolling from your sternum toward your hips. Do this slowly and start out with a set of ten crunches in three reps. As you get accustomed to these, you can increase both the number of sets and reps.
8. Squats
Squats are excellent for glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves. With your feet standing firm and spread apart about two feet, bend your knees slightly. Then, very smoothly, you will squat toward the floor without going all the way down.
9. Tricep Press
For an Overhead Tricep Press, standing on the floor with your feet about two feet apart, knees slightly bent, you will extend your arms over your head. Keep your elbows locked and then very slowly lower your hands behind your head. You want to do this with some type of weight, but small weights like one to five pounds.
Tips to Keep Your Teeth Pearly White
Whitening treatments don't permanently whiten teeth. If you expose your teeth to foods and beverages that cause staining you may see the whiteness start to fade in as little as 1 month after treatment. Those who avoid foods and beverages that stain may be able to wait one year or longer before another whitening treatment or touch-up is needed.
You worked hard to get your teeth white. Here are some tips to help maintain your pearly whites.
· Avoid the consumption of or exposure to products that stain your teeth, such as coffee, tea, and red wine. If you do choose to consume beverages that stain, consider using a straw so that the liquid bypasses your front teeth.
· Brush or rinse immediately after consuming stain-causing beverages or foods.
· Follow good oral hygiene practices. Brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss at least once daily to remove plaque. Use a whitening toothpaste (once or twice a week only) to remove surface stains and prevent yellowing. Use a regular toothpaste the rest of the time.
· Consider touch-up treatments. Depending on the whitening method used, you may need a touch-up every 6 months or after a year or two. If you smoke or drink lots of stain-causing beverages, you may need a touch up more often
You worked hard to get your teeth white. Here are some tips to help maintain your pearly whites.
· Avoid the consumption of or exposure to products that stain your teeth, such as coffee, tea, and red wine. If you do choose to consume beverages that stain, consider using a straw so that the liquid bypasses your front teeth.
· Brush or rinse immediately after consuming stain-causing beverages or foods.
· Follow good oral hygiene practices. Brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss at least once daily to remove plaque. Use a whitening toothpaste (once or twice a week only) to remove surface stains and prevent yellowing. Use a regular toothpaste the rest of the time.
· Consider touch-up treatments. Depending on the whitening method used, you may need a touch-up every 6 months or after a year or two. If you smoke or drink lots of stain-causing beverages, you may need a touch up more often
Tips to Keep Your Teeth Pearly White
Whitening treatments don't permanently whiten teeth. If you expose your teeth to foods and beverages that cause staining you may see the whiteness start to fade in as little as 1 month after treatment. Those who avoid foods and beverages that stain may be able to wait one year or longer before another whitening treatment or touch-up is needed.
You worked hard to get your teeth white. Here are some tips to help maintain your pearly whites.
· Avoid the consumption of or exposure to products that stain your teeth, such as coffee, tea, and red wine. If you do choose to consume beverages that stain, consider using a straw so that the liquid bypasses your front teeth.
· Brush or rinse immediately after consuming stain-causing beverages or foods.
· Follow good oral hygiene practices. Brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss at least once daily to remove plaque. Use a whitening toothpaste (once or twice a week only) to remove surface stains and prevent yellowing. Use a regular toothpaste the rest of the time.
· Consider touch-up treatments. Depending on the whitening method used, you may need a touch-up every 6 months or after a year or two. If you smoke or drink lots of stain-causing beverages, you may need a touch up more often
You worked hard to get your teeth white. Here are some tips to help maintain your pearly whites.
· Avoid the consumption of or exposure to products that stain your teeth, such as coffee, tea, and red wine. If you do choose to consume beverages that stain, consider using a straw so that the liquid bypasses your front teeth.
· Brush or rinse immediately after consuming stain-causing beverages or foods.
· Follow good oral hygiene practices. Brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss at least once daily to remove plaque. Use a whitening toothpaste (once or twice a week only) to remove surface stains and prevent yellowing. Use a regular toothpaste the rest of the time.
· Consider touch-up treatments. Depending on the whitening method used, you may need a touch-up every 6 months or after a year or two. If you smoke or drink lots of stain-causing beverages, you may need a touch up more often
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tips of Eye Care for Computer users
With so many of us spending lots of time in front of the computer every day it comes to no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems. What can one do? First, it’s important to find out how you can protect your eyes through eye health exams and by making a few minor changes in your computer viewing habits.
Following are helpful Eye Care Tips -
Positioning is everything
Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and typing copy is essential. Your screen should be positioned about an arm’s length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests for added comfort.
Lighting can make all the difference
Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you.
A little extra help for your glasses
Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And don’t forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who use computers a lot.
Take time out
Step I :-After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn yourhead and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. Thischanges the focal length of your eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes.
Step II :-Try and blink your eyes for 20 times in succession, to moisten them.
Step III :-Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces after every 20 minutesof sitting in one particular posture. Helps blood circulation for the entire body.
It’s all in the blinking
Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute? But wait, did you know that when we’re on the computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink!
Palming
Sit straight at your workstation and rub your palms against each other till you feel them warm. The warmth of your palms helps soothe and relax tired eyes. Then, lightly cup your eyes with your palms and relax for 60 seconds. Count the seconds in your mind. Repeat this exercise two to three times whenever your eyes feel tired, or as often as you want. While palming, you can either rest your elbows on your desk or keep away from the desk and cup your eyes. Both ways are fine.
Splash water on your face
During breaks, splash water on your face while closing your eyes. This has an overall relaxing effect and helps you feel refreshed.
Use tea bags
Keep two used tea bags in the refrigerator before you leave for work. Once you are home, place the tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes as you relax. This not only soothes tired eyes, but also reduces puffiness.
Eat healthy
Incorporate Vitamins A, C, and E on a daily basis; eat citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products. Pack a box of chopped carrots, cucumber and fresh fruits and munch in-between meals at the office.
Eye Care Tips
- Take A vitamin diet to make eyes brighter. (papaya, eggs, fish, milk, cilantro etc.,) Wash eyes with cold water to get sparkling eyes.
- Put sliced cucumber over your eyes to treat dark cicles.
- Put potato slices on your eye to get rid off those dark circles.
- Soak amla overnight in water and use this water the next morning to wash the eyes.
- Soak cotton in Luke warm milk and cover eyes with it for 15 min.
- To soothe tired eyes, dip cotton pads in chilled milk and place on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Now relax completely.
- To completely relax the eyes and the surrounding muscles, close your eyes and think of something that is pleasant or soothing and at a distance. Now gently open your eyes and look into the distance. Next focus on an object at arm's length. Do this extremely relaxing exercise four or five times a day.
- If your eye twitches, or your eyes are red and feeling itchy, massage your scalp with curd.
Soak 1 tsp. dry amla in one cup of water overnight. Next morning strain it through a muslin cloth and then add one extra cup of water. Splash your eyes with this solution each morning. This makes your eyes sparkle. - For Puffy Eyes: Grate a potato with its peel and apply on your closed eyelids for about 20 minutes and relax completely. You may even take a nap.
- Wash your face before sleeping, and ensure that there is no make-up on your face before you sleep, because, make-up creams may spoil your face as it will be there for the whole night. It is better if no cream is applied. What I feel is, wash your face before sleeping and if at all you want to apply any cream, just apply night cream and none other than that.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Very Important Tips in day to day life
- Answer the phone by LEFT ear.
- Do not drink coffee TWICE a day.
- Do not take pills with COOL
- Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm.
- Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.
- Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night.
- Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS.
- Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG periods of time.
- Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning.
- Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping.
- When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the
radiation is 1000 times.
To Protect Heart From Stress
The following points are to protect heart from stress -
The Tulsi plant has medicinal quality to protect the heart from stress. People whose responsibilities require a lot of stress should take 10 leaves of Tulsi per day.
Eat fresh organic foods to help replenish and rebalance your body.
Practice meditation: Meditate for Just 20 minutes will change your life, for the better.
Regular exercise: Go out for a walk for half an hour.
Use Aromatherapy: One of the fastest ways to affect mood is through the sense of smell. Organic essential oils are potent therapies for reducing stress, encouraging focus, lessening depression, and building energy.
Relaxation: Lavender, chamomile, rosewood and clary sage.
Focus and concentration: Rosemary, thyme, peppermint and sage.
Alertness: Peppermint, juniper, and bergamot.
Creativity: Frankincense, rose germanium, rosemary and sandalwood.
Five simple steps to beautiful skin
1. Wash your skin carefully with a cleanser both morning and evening. A clean skin is a vital guard against spots and blemishes.
2. Remove the final traces of make-up and cleanser with a toner, leaving your skin feeling refreshed.
3. Follow-up with a moisturiser that softens and protects your skin, and prevents dehydration.
4. A night cream nourishes and repairs your skin while you are sleeping.
5. As a special treatment, use scrub and mask once or twice a week, as this will increase the efficiency of your daily routine.
2. Remove the final traces of make-up and cleanser with a toner, leaving your skin feeling refreshed.
3. Follow-up with a moisturiser that softens and protects your skin, and prevents dehydration.
4. A night cream nourishes and repairs your skin while you are sleeping.
5. As a special treatment, use scrub and mask once or twice a week, as this will increase the efficiency of your daily routine.
Why is special skin care necessary?
To avoid additional skin stress from cleansing and care
To prevent or fight skin dryness caused by sunbathing
To protect from free radicals induced by UV exposure of the skin
To improve softness and suppleness of the tanned skin
To maintain the attractive tan by preventing dryness-induced flaking
To maintain beautiful white skin (e.g. in the Far East) safe and highly efficient skin care with UV protection is necessary
To prevent or fight skin dryness caused by sunbathing
To protect from free radicals induced by UV exposure of the skin
To improve softness and suppleness of the tanned skin
To maintain the attractive tan by preventing dryness-induced flaking
To maintain beautiful white skin (e.g. in the Far East) safe and highly efficient skin care with UV protection is necessary
Types of Skin
1. Sensitive/Normal Skin:Normal skin/Sensitives skin is the ideal skin condition. It is smooth, soft, supple, healthy, resilient and has an ample supply of oils and moisture. An intact acid mantle with a pH value of 5.5 in the area of the hydrolipidic film and horny layer provides a barrier against dehydration, pathogens and the damaging effect of the environment. Medicinal skin care products with a pH value of 5.5 support the acid mantle, promoting the fine balance of lipids and moisture in the skin.
Definitions of Normal Skin:
Normal oil production
Normal size on pores
Normal thickness
Even, soft complexion
2. Greasy/Oily Skin:Oily Skin produces excessive sebum, oily skin contains too many fatty secretions. The skin shines, has open pores and tends to have blackheads or acne. The skin requires thorough but gentle cleansing. Medicinal skin care can reduce spots and pimples. Oily creams are not suitable for this skin type.
Definition of Oily Skin:
Shiny
Overproduction of excess oil
Enlarged pores
Blemishes/ black heads
Greyish skin due to low circulation
3. Dry Skin:Dry skin is sensitive, rough, tight, itchy and has a tendency towards reddening and flaking. It needs a great deal of moisturising, but also requires the external application of oils. When it is particularly stressed this type of skin can become irritated. Such irritation can be prevented by the use of medicinal skin care products. This skin type requires gentle cleansing and regular, careful skin treatment to compensate for the loss of natural oils and moisture.
Definition of Dry Skin:
Tight skin
Small pores
Rarely blemishes
Thin skin
Not enough oil production
4. Combination Skin:Only the face has combination skin. In some places the skin is dry, in others normal or oily. Typical indication in combination skin: the “T region” (forehead, nose and chin) is oily and contrasts with the dry skin around the eyes and on the cheeks.
Definition of Combination Skin:
Shiny T-zone
Bigger pores in T-zone
Blackheads
Blemishes
Dry/normal complexion on cheeks
Definitions of Normal Skin:
Normal oil production
Normal size on pores
Normal thickness
Even, soft complexion
2. Greasy/Oily Skin:Oily Skin produces excessive sebum, oily skin contains too many fatty secretions. The skin shines, has open pores and tends to have blackheads or acne. The skin requires thorough but gentle cleansing. Medicinal skin care can reduce spots and pimples. Oily creams are not suitable for this skin type.
Definition of Oily Skin:
Shiny
Overproduction of excess oil
Enlarged pores
Blemishes/ black heads
Greyish skin due to low circulation
3. Dry Skin:Dry skin is sensitive, rough, tight, itchy and has a tendency towards reddening and flaking. It needs a great deal of moisturising, but also requires the external application of oils. When it is particularly stressed this type of skin can become irritated. Such irritation can be prevented by the use of medicinal skin care products. This skin type requires gentle cleansing and regular, careful skin treatment to compensate for the loss of natural oils and moisture.
Definition of Dry Skin:
Tight skin
Small pores
Rarely blemishes
Thin skin
Not enough oil production
4. Combination Skin:Only the face has combination skin. In some places the skin is dry, in others normal or oily. Typical indication in combination skin: the “T region” (forehead, nose and chin) is oily and contrasts with the dry skin around the eyes and on the cheeks.
Definition of Combination Skin:
Shiny T-zone
Bigger pores in T-zone
Blackheads
Blemishes
Dry/normal complexion on cheeks
Friday, September 25, 2009
Pure Water - A Necessity For Life
The importance of "healthy water" and where to get it may very well be the most beneficial health information any of us can learn. The simple fact that our bodies are more than 70% water tells us how extremely important its quality is. Without an abundant intake of healthy, chemical-free watervirtually every other wellness effort is in vain.
While every health and wellness expert will agree on the importance of "healthy water," most have different opinions on its definition and source. But the fact is that it's no longer an opinion. There's now enough scientific data on the subject for a logical and reasonable conclusion.
The healthiest water doesn't come from your tap, it doesn't come in a bottle, it doesn't come from distillation or reverse osmosisit comes from "selective filtration."
Many have switched to bottled water under the false assumption that its purity is assured to be better than tap. The truth is that bottled water is only required to be "as good as" tap not better. And the federal guidelines that govern bottled water quality only apply if water is transported across state lines. Most bottled water is bottled and sold within the same state in order to avoid regulation. It's an industry full of deception. Bottled water is currently the fastest-growing and most profitable segment of the entire beverage industry.
The old school of thought was that distilled and reverse osmosis water were the healthiest; this is also now known to be untrue. Both of these methods were designed over 40 years ago for industrial purposes as they are "demineralizing" processes. Once you strip the trace minerals from water, the pH drops and the water becomes aggressive. Water, by nature, will always seek to balance its pH. If we consume de-mineralized water, it will pull minerals from our body to seek that balance. And neither of these processes are very effective at removing synthetic organic chemicals, since all SOCs are molecularly smaller and vaporize at lower temperatures than water.
The most recent and effective technologies for truly healthy water are "selective filtration" systems that can distinguish between contaminants and trace minerals. They are also the most convenient and economical.
While every health and wellness expert will agree on the importance of "healthy water," most have different opinions on its definition and source. But the fact is that it's no longer an opinion. There's now enough scientific data on the subject for a logical and reasonable conclusion.
The healthiest water doesn't come from your tap, it doesn't come in a bottle, it doesn't come from distillation or reverse osmosisit comes from "selective filtration."
Many have switched to bottled water under the false assumption that its purity is assured to be better than tap. The truth is that bottled water is only required to be "as good as" tap not better. And the federal guidelines that govern bottled water quality only apply if water is transported across state lines. Most bottled water is bottled and sold within the same state in order to avoid regulation. It's an industry full of deception. Bottled water is currently the fastest-growing and most profitable segment of the entire beverage industry.
The old school of thought was that distilled and reverse osmosis water were the healthiest; this is also now known to be untrue. Both of these methods were designed over 40 years ago for industrial purposes as they are "demineralizing" processes. Once you strip the trace minerals from water, the pH drops and the water becomes aggressive. Water, by nature, will always seek to balance its pH. If we consume de-mineralized water, it will pull minerals from our body to seek that balance. And neither of these processes are very effective at removing synthetic organic chemicals, since all SOCs are molecularly smaller and vaporize at lower temperatures than water.
The most recent and effective technologies for truly healthy water are "selective filtration" systems that can distinguish between contaminants and trace minerals. They are also the most convenient and economical.
Better Drinking Habits
The human body is 70% water, the brain is 85% water, blood is 90% water, the human liver, one of our most vital organs, is 96% water! It's a logical assumption that the quality of the water we drink will have a very significant effect on our overall health.
We are exposed to far more toxins than ever before; our water is literally a chemical soup, EPA records show that so far more than 2,100 cancer-causing chemicals have been detected in U.S. water supplies. There are over 80,000 toxic chemicals currently used in America and over 1,000 new ones being developed every year, and for most of these chemicals, we don't know the long-term risks of exposure, or the effects of combined exposure. What happens when we get 10 or 20 or 50 traces of different synthetic chemicals together in the same glass of water? Unfortunately, we're learning more and more every day the hard way.
What to do?The first step is train you to drink more water, and there are a lot of good ways to do that. Use a bigger glass: instead of the old rule of eight 8-ounce glasses a day, drink eight 12-ounce glasses a day. The old rule of eight 8-ounce glasses a day for 64 ounces total was first published in medical journals 70 years ago before we had the level of exposure that we have today before we had pesticide residue on our foods and traces of thousands of synthetic chemicals in our water and air. Our bodies will use 64 ounces of water just for the basics each day: temperature control, skin hydration, digestion, energy production. In order for our bodies to be able to detox, to flush out the toxins that make their way in, we have to drink more water than that minimum level and the more we drink, the more we allow our bodies to purify themselves. Drink 10-12 glasses a day at a minimum! Store your water in glass it looks better, it tastes better and it's better for you, and you'll naturally drink more!
Increasing the quantity and quality of the water we drink is probably one of the most important health enhancement steps we can make!
We are exposed to far more toxins than ever before; our water is literally a chemical soup, EPA records show that so far more than 2,100 cancer-causing chemicals have been detected in U.S. water supplies. There are over 80,000 toxic chemicals currently used in America and over 1,000 new ones being developed every year, and for most of these chemicals, we don't know the long-term risks of exposure, or the effects of combined exposure. What happens when we get 10 or 20 or 50 traces of different synthetic chemicals together in the same glass of water? Unfortunately, we're learning more and more every day the hard way.
What to do?The first step is train you to drink more water, and there are a lot of good ways to do that. Use a bigger glass: instead of the old rule of eight 8-ounce glasses a day, drink eight 12-ounce glasses a day. The old rule of eight 8-ounce glasses a day for 64 ounces total was first published in medical journals 70 years ago before we had the level of exposure that we have today before we had pesticide residue on our foods and traces of thousands of synthetic chemicals in our water and air. Our bodies will use 64 ounces of water just for the basics each day: temperature control, skin hydration, digestion, energy production. In order for our bodies to be able to detox, to flush out the toxins that make their way in, we have to drink more water than that minimum level and the more we drink, the more we allow our bodies to purify themselves. Drink 10-12 glasses a day at a minimum! Store your water in glass it looks better, it tastes better and it's better for you, and you'll naturally drink more!
Increasing the quantity and quality of the water we drink is probably one of the most important health enhancement steps we can make!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
How to keep your mind cool
Whether you are 25 or 75, it's always a good time to think about ways to keep your mind healthy. People with strong minds live a richer and more fulfilling life. The following list incorporates plenty of mental, physical, and nutritional ways to keep your mind sharp throughout your lifetime.
Following some points that find great ideas you can start.
1. Use your brain. There is a lot of knowledge up there, so put it into action. Doing tasks such as thinking through problems or avoiding the calculator for simple arithmetic is one way to exercise your mind.
2. Crosswords. If you get the newspaper, work the crossword puzzles each day. They usually get progressively more difficult as the week goes on, culminating in the most challenging puzzle on Sunday. If you don't get the newspaper, you can find many free crossword puzzles online.
3. Scrabble. Play Scrabble with friends in person or play online. Scrabble is a great way to get your brain thinking.
4. News. Keep up with current events. Whether your interest is politics, world news, or your local small-town gossip, staying current with the news stimulates your mind.
5. Read. Read anything...books, magazines, the back of cereal boxes. Reading keeps your mind pumping, and you learn new things at the same time. It's definitely a bonus if your reading material has some depth to it, though.
6. Puzzles. While working jigsaw puzzles, you must think about how the shapes and colors match up. The problem-solving skills of working puzzles helps keep your mind sharp.
7. Movies. Watch a thought-provoking movie.
8. Word puzzles. Solve brainteasers such as anagrams, logic problems, or rebuses. You can have fun with these puzzles any time you have a few extra minutes.
9. Hobbies. Start a new hobby or take up an old, forgotten one to get your creative juices flowing.
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