HealthPractical Lifestyle Tips for Optimal Health and Weight Loss

January 31, 2009

• Drink a big glass of water first thing in the morning to flush toxins. Drink ½ of body wt in oz. per day (150#’s= 75oz).

• Drink warm lemon water twice daily to flush the liver and gallbladder.

• Breakfast is the most important meal; it sets up metabolism for the entire day. Include some quality protein to start burning fat.

• Limit coffee to one cup per day.

• Eat small frequent meals that have either protein or fat to help stabilize the blood sugar.

• Avoid eating refined sugar and carbohydrates which leads to reactive hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), mood swings, and weight gain.

• Good carbohydrate choices are whole grains that are high in fiber such as brown rice, beans, sweet potatoes and steel cut oatmeal. For weight loss limit to one or less servings per day. Avoid all wheat and wheat products.

• You get plenty of carbohydrates to survive in the fresh organic fruits and vegetables eaten, we can live a very healthy life without any other source of carbohydrate.

• Avoid transfats in processed foods by reading the labels (hydrogenated oils, partially hydrogenated oils, fractionated oils). All other fats are good fats.

• Avoid the dirty foods (refer to organic shopping list) which cause weight gain.

• Eat a wide variety of foods and get all the colors of the rainbow in your diet, this helps ensure that you get all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

• Avoid flavor enhancers which are also neurotoxins (brain and nerve poison).

• Take time for you to relax and let stress go. Stress makes you gain weight. Learn to say NO! Make yourself #1 on your to do list. Be Happy!!

• Make sure you get adequate and restful sleep.

• Exercise daily with some gentle continuous movement such as walking, swimming, stretching and deep belly laughter, which all benefit the heart.

There is Life After Drugs

January 23, 2009

The drug problem is perhaps one of the most perennial concerns of most countries in the world today. The increasing number of youths and adults who use prohibited drugs is alarming. The government spends millions of dollars annually in its campaign to minimize drug addiction cases, if not to totally eliminate this problem. The drug problem is not the concern of the government alone; all sectors in the society must work together in the fight against drugs. The family, for example, as the first line of defense against drug addiction of its members must exert conscientious effort not to allow the children go astray and be victims of drug abuse. A strong moral foundation must be impressed in the minds of the youth to keep them from temptation in using prohibited drugs. Family members who are already drug dependents must be placed under proper rehabilitation to bring them back in their normal ways and be fully integrated in the societal mainstream.

As a result of the growing awareness on the drug problem of the country, there were rehabilitation units established for the past couple of years. The target goal of these rehab centers is to subject the patient to an intensive drug rehab program and prepares him for the societal life after his drug nightmares. The NARCONON drug rehab program is widely regarded as the most efficacious program for drug-dependent patients. The batting average that the patients stayed off drugs and experienced no relapse after subjecting themselves to the Drug rehab program of NARCONON is comparatively higher than results obtained from the programs of other rehab centers. The Drug treatment program of the site is very comprehensive. Patients are given full support in their personal struggle against drug abuse through Addiction help. You can access more of their services when you visit the site.

HealthPractical Q & A:Can You Eat Your Way to Better Sex?

January 19, 2009

Two new books say the sex you have is related to the food you eat. Robin Epstein tests whether or not you really can cook up a great orgasm.

“Absolutely.” That was Beau’s one-word response. I’d e-mailed him asking if I could use him to help me test recipes from two new cookbooks, Great Food, Great Sex and Fork Me, Spoon Me. I wanted to see if the right foods, well prepared, actually souped up romance and added zest to sex, as the authors claimed. His reply came back three seconds after I hit “send.” Beau’s enthusiasm was a positive sign, but we had a problem: I don’t cook. Before beginning this research, I didn’t even know if my oven functioned as anything other than storage space. Even so, I opened up Amy Reiley’s Fork Me, Spoon Me because its cover inspired me. When I saw the naked lady sitting on the floor, eating strawberries in front of a booze-filled fridge, I immediately thought, I can do that!

After reading about the history and properties of particular ingredients — almonds, chocolate, honey, figs, etc. — I chose my menu. We would start with Hot Honey Nuts and a dry Riesling, move on to Green Tea-Poached Salmon with Sensual Salsa (a combination of aphrodisiacs the author calls “a veritable Viagra salad”), and end with First Time Fluffernutters, a steamier, toasted version of an old-school favorite. I was already excited. Shopping for this romantic little meal took me several hours at three different supermarkets and had a shocking cost of $115.28. Turn-on? Not so much. But I wanted to do this right, and when I finally got down to cooking, I decided to start with what seemed like the easiest item to make: Hot Honey Nuts. High in arginine, nuts are supposedly excellent for sexual health because they boost blood flow. (This is important for both sexes, but in men, blood flow equals mojo.) The chili on them will “raise body temperature, make tongues tingle and lips plump,” Reiley writes. I can deal with that.

Yet somewhere between drizzling the honey-chili concoction and taking the dish out of the oven, disaster struck: I’d burned the nuts. But I kept moving. I still had a fish to poach and sensual mango salsa to make (plus a bathroom to clean and legs to shave). When Beau arrived, he flashed me a sexy smile and complimented my efforts, despite the inedible appetizer. He cleaned his plate and asked for more of the main course, which struck me as both sweet and manly. Then, as I rose to clear the table before beginning dessert, I was struck by another aspect of Beau’s manliness. I’m not sure if it was simply the unusual sight of me behind the wheel of a frying pan or the primal nature of the mango in the salsa (it’s used to increase virility in India), but before I could unscrew the lid from the marshmallow fluff, Beau had me pressed against the kitchen wall, no fluffing necessary. I slid down the wall and had him on the floor. Now that’s what I call dessert.

HealthPractical Q & A: Can I pop a Pimple?

January 12, 2009

Can I pop a pimple if I can see the white part?

It’s tempting, but popping or squeezing a pimple won’t necessarily get rid of the problem. Squeezing can actually push bacteria and  push deeper into the skin, which can cause more swelling and redness. Squeezing can also lead to scabs and may leave you with permanent pits or scars.

Because popping isn’t the way to go, patience is the key. Your pimple will disappear on its own, and by leaving it alone you’re less likely to be left with any reminders that it was there. To dry a pimple up faster, apply 5% benzoyl peroxide gel or cream once or twice a day. You can buy this over the counter at your local drugstore.

If you’re concerned about acne, talk to your doctor or a dermatologist.

HealthPractical 5 Ideas for Better Sleep

Did you know that a recent study shows that about 1 in 4 teens has trouble sleeping. Lack of sleep can affect everything from our emotions to how well we focus on tasks like driving. It can even cause headaches, stomachaches, or other physical problems.

How can we get the sleep we need? Here are some ideas:

1. Be active during the day. You’ve probably noticed how much running around little kids do — and how soundly they sleep. Take a tip from a toddler and get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day. Physical activity can decrease stress and help people feel more relaxed. Just don’t work out too close to bedtime because exercise can wake you up before it slows you down.

2. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Lots of people think that alcohol or drugs will make them relaxed and drowsy, but that’s not the case. Drugs and alcohol disrupt sleep, increasing a person’s chance of waking up in the middle of the night.

3. Say goodnight to electronics. Experts recommend using the bedroom for sleep only. If you can’t make your bedroom a tech-free zone, at least shut everything down an hour or more before lights out. Nothing says, “Wake up, something’s going on!” like the buzz of a text or the ping of an IM.

4. Keep a sleep routine. Going to bed at the same time every night helps the body expect sleep. Creating a set bedtime routine can enhance this relaxation effect. So unwind every night by reading, listening to music, spending time with a pet, writing in a journal, playing Sudoku, or doing anything else that relaxes you.

5. Expect a good night’s sleep. Stress can trigger insomnia, so the more you agonize about not sleeping, the greater the risk you’ll lie awake staring at the ceiling. Instead of worrying that you won’t sleep, remind yourself that you can. Say, “Tonight, I will sleep well” several times during the day. It can also help to practice breathing exercises or gentle yoga poses before bed.

Get this Product that Works Wonder for Weight Lose

January 10, 2009

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