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“A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses”. That was what Hippocrates said on his classic book Regimen in Health thousand years ago.
We never realize how important our health until we ill. Instead of wait for getting sick, it is better to keep our habits and lifestyle as healthy as possible, especially with pollution and global warming issues that has been raised lately.
Everyday we are exposed to huge amounts of free radicals from pollution and pesticide. Did you know that every time we breathe oxygen, it interacts with certain molecules in our bodies to create free radicals? These free radicals damage important cellular structures such as DNA and cell membranes. This damage may cause cells to function poorly and mutate. Free radical damage may lead to disease and aging. We take in millions of free radical molecules created by cigarette smoke, radiation, automobile emissions, and what we eat in the form of pesticides and preservatives.
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July 23, 2010
Almost all people know the world of water. After the medical research proved that has water features on health and beauty. Water has to resolve the function of mono saccharides, amino acids, fat, vitamins and minerals in our body. Water also has a catalyst function, which can take biology fastest response, including metabolism of kidney, lung and skin. Water has also function to stabilize the body temperature, hot distribution, so that the body temperature keeps around 37degree. Because of the important role water for our bodies, Prof. S. Periasamy DIM and D. ACC Bahiraj Vedant from Maharish Kantha Charity Health Research for research on water takes therapeutic.
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July 15, 2010
Don’t have to eat low carb or low fat to lose weight. On their plan you can eat your regular everyday foods and still achieve success so long as you account for the calories.
The basic concept is to continue eating the same foods as usual, but to become aware of serving sizes. The authors claim that this will increase your success of sticking with the plan because you will be able to eat the foods you actually enjoy.
A great emphasis is placed on overcoming the diet mentality and just concentrating on what you will be eating today. There is no need to worry that you are missing out on foods like bread, chocolate or pizza because on the 100 calorie diet you can have these foods every day if you like.
Deprivation is damaging on a psychological level, the authors state, and it also slows down the metabolism, but they also warn dieters not to let their ‘fat monster’ trick them into binging on unhealthy foods and sabotaging weight loss.
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July 14, 2010
Fats are another vital part to a healthy diet. Good fats are needed to nourish your brain, heart, nerves, hormones and all your cells, as well as your hair, skin, and nails. Fat also satisfies us and makes us feel full. It’s the type of fat that matters in addition to how much you consume.
Saturated fats, primarily found in animal sources including red meat and whole milk dairy products, raise the low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol that increases your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Substitute lean meats, skinless poultry, and low-fat or nonfat dairy products, fish and nuts. Other saturated fat sources include vegetable oils such as coconut oil, palm oil and foods made with these oils.
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July 13, 2010
Exercise is a dieter’s best friend! It not only burns calories, but can actually improve your resting metabolism. No time for a long workout? Research shows that three 10-minute spurts of exercise per day are just as good as one 30-minute workout. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or park in the back of the parking lot. See the exercise :
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July 12, 2010
Making healthier choices at fast food restaurants is easier if you prepare ahead by checking guides that show you the nutritional content of meal choices at your favorite restaurants. If you have a special dietary concern, such as diabetes, heart health or weight loss, the websites of national non-profits provide useful advice. You can also choose to patronize restaurants that focus on natural, high quality food.
If you don’t prepare ahead of time, common sense guidelines help to make your meal healthier. For example, a seemingly healthy salad can be a diet minefield when smothered in high-fat dressing and fried toppings, so choose a salad with fresh veggies, grilled toppings and a lighter dressing. Portion control is also important, as many fast food restaurants serve enough food for several meals in the guise of a single serving.
Make careful menu selections – pay attention to the descriptions on the menu. Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, basted, batter-dipped, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, au gratin or in cream sauce are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats or sodium. Order items with more vegetables and choose leaner meats.
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July 12, 2010
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