Healthy Weight Loss and Dieting Tips

In our eat-and-run, massive-portion-sized culture, maintaining a healthy weight can be tough—and losing weight, even tougher. If you have tried and failed to lose weight before, you may believe that diets do NOT work for you. You are probably right: traditional diets do NOT work—at least not in the long term. However, there are plenty of small but powerful ways to avoid common dieting pitfalls, achieve lasting weight loss success, and develop a healthier relationship with food.

The key to successful, healthy weight loss

Your weight is a balancing act, but the equation is simple: If you eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight. And if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you lose weight.

Since 3,500 calories equals about one pound of fat, if you cut 500 calories from your typical diet each day, you will lose approximately one pound a week (500 calories x 7 days = 3,500 calories). Simple, right? Then why is weight loss so hard?

All too often, we make weight loss much more difficult than it needs to be with extreme diets that leave us cranky and starving, unhealthy lifestyle choices that undermine our dieting efforts, and emotional eating habits that stop us before we get started. But there is a better way! You can lose weight without feeling miserable. By making smart choices every day, you can develop new eating habits and preferences that will leave you feeling satisfied—and winning the battle of the bulge.

Getting started with healthy weight loss

While there is no “one size fits all” solution to permanent healthy weight loss, the following guidelines are a great place to start:

Think lifestyle change, NOT short-term diet. Permanent weight loss is NOT something that a “quick-fix” diet can achieve. Instead, think about weight loss as a permanent lifestyle change—a commitment to your health for life. Various popular diets can help jumpstart your weight loss, but permanent changes in your lifestyle and food choices are what will work in the long run.

Find a cheering section. Social support means a lot. Programs like Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers use group support to impact weight loss and lifelong healthy eating. Seek out support—whether in the form of family, friends, or a support group—to get the encouragement you need.

Slow and steady wins the race. Aim to lose one to two pounds a week to ensure healthy weight loss. Losing weight too fast can take a toll on your mind and body, making you feel sluggish, drained, and sick. When you drop a lot of weight quickly, you are actually losing mostly water and muscle, rather than fat.

Set goals to keep you motivated. Short-term goals, like wanting to fit into a bikini for the summer, usually do NOT work as well as wanting to feel more confident or become healthier for your children’s sakes. When frustration and temptation strike, concentrate on the many benefits you will reap from being healthier and leaner.

Use tools that help you track your progress. Keep a food journal and weigh yourself regularly, keeping track of each pound and inch you lose. By keeping track of your weight loss efforts, you will see the results in black and white, which will help you stay motivated.

Keep in mind it may take some experimenting to find the right diet for your individual body. It is important that you feel satisfied so that you can stick with it on a long-term basis. If one diet plan does NOT work, then try another one. There are many ways to lose weight. The key is to find what works for you.

Healthy dieting and weight loss tip #1:

Diets, especially fad diets or “quick-fix” pills and plans, often set you up for failure because:

You feel deprived. Diets that cut out entire groups of food, such as carbs or fat, are simply impractical, NOT to mention unhealthy. The key is moderation.

You lose weight, but can NOT keep it off. Diets that severely cut calories, restrict certain foods, or rely on ready-made meals might work in the short term but do NOT include a plan for maintaining your weight, so the pounds quickly come back.

After your diet, you seem to put on weight more quickly. When you drastically restrict your food intake, your metabolism will temporarily slow down. Once you start eating normally, you will gain weight until your metabolism bounces back.

You break your diet and feel too discouraged to try again. When diets make you feel deprived, it is easy to fall off the wagon. Healthy eating is about the big picture. An occasional splurge will NOT kill your efforts.

You lose money faster than you lose weight. Special shakes, meals, and programs are NOT only expensive, but they are NOT practical for long-term weight loss.

You feel lost when dining out. If the food served is NOT on your specific diet plan, what can you do?

The person on the commercial lost 30 lbs. in two months—and you have NOT. Diet companies make a lot of grandiose promises, and most are simply unrealistic

Healthy dieting and weight loss tip #2:
                        
We do NOT always eat simply to satisfy hunger. If we did, no one would be overweight. All too often, we turn to food for comfort and stress relief. When this happens, we frequently pack on pounds.

Do you reach for a snack while watching TV? Do you eat when you are stressed or bored? When you are lonely? Or to reward yourself? Recognizing your emotional eating triggers can make all the difference in your weight loss efforts:

If you eat when you’re stressed, find healthier ways to calm yourself. Try exercise, yoga, meditation, or soaking in a hot bath.

If you eat when you’re feeling low on energy, find other mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. Try walking around the block, listening to energizing music, or taking a short nap.

If you eat when you’re lonely or bored, reach out to others instead of reaching for the refrigerator. Call a friend who makes you laugh, take your dog for a walk, or go out in public (to the library, mall, or park—anywhere there’s people).

Healthy dieting and weight loss tip #3:

We live in a fast-paced world where eating has become mindless. We eat on the run, at our desk while we work, and in front of the TV screen. The result is that we consume much more than we need, often without realizing it.

Counter this tendency by practicing “mindful” eating: pay attention to what you eat, savor each bite, and choose foods that are both nourishing and enjoyable.

Healthy dieting and weight loss tip #4:

Counting calories and measuring portion sizes can quickly become tedious, but you don’t need an accounting degree to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables. It’s generally safe to eat as much as you want, whenever you want.

The high water and fiber content in most fresh fruits and vegetables makes them hard to overeat. You’ll feel full long before you’ve overdone it on the calories.

Healthy dieting and weight loss tip #5:

If you have ever found yourself polishing off a pint of ice cream or stuffing yourself with cookies or chips after spending a whole day virtuously eating salads, you know how restrictive diet plans usually end. Deprivation diets set you up for failure: you starve yourself until you snap, and then you overdo it, cancelling out all your previous efforts.

In order to successfully lose weight and keep it off, you need to learn how to enjoy the foods you love without going overboard. A diet that places all your favorite foods off limits will NOT work in the long run. Eventually, you will feel deprived and will cave. And when you do, you probably will NOT stop at a sensible-sized portion.

Healthy dieting and weight loss tip #6:

 Eat early, weigh less. When you eat—as well as how much—may also affect your weight. Early studies suggest that consuming more of your daily calories at breakfast and fewer at dinner can help you drop more pounds. Eating a larger, healthy breakfast can jump start your metabolism, stop you feeling hungry during the day, and give you more time to burn off the calories.

Serve yourself smaller portions. One easy way to control portion size is by using small plates, bowls, and cups. This will make your portions appear larger. Do NOT eat out of large bowls or directly from the food container or package, which makes it difficult to assess how much you’ve eaten. Using smaller utensils, like a teaspoon instead of tablespoon, can slow eating and help you feel full sooner.

Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time. You will be more inclined to eat in moderation if you have thought out healthy meals and snacks in advance. You can buy or create your own small portion snacks in plastic bags or containers. Eating on a schedule will also help you avoid eating when you are NOT truly hungry.

Cook your own meals. Cooking meals at home allows you to control both portion size and what goes in to the food. Restaurant and packaged foods generally contain a lot more sodium, fat, and calories than food cooked at home—plus the portion sizes tend to be larger.

Do NOT shop for groceries when you are hungry. Create a shopping list and stick to it. Be especially careful to avoid high-calorie snack and convenience foods.

Out of sight, out of mind. Limit the amount of tempting foods you have at home. If you share a kitchen with non-dieters, store snack foods and other high-calorie indulgences in cabinets or drawers out of your sight.

Fast for 14 hours a day. Try to eat your last meal earlier in the day and then fast until breakfast the next morning. Studies suggest that this simple dietary adjustment—eating only when you are most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day—may help you to lose weight.

Healthy dieting and weight loss tip #7:

Get plenty of exercise. Exercise is a dieter’s best friend. It NOT only burns calories, but also can 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.

Turn off the TV. You actually burn less calories watching television than you do sleeping! If you simply can NOT miss your favorite shows, get a little workout in while watching. Do easy exercises like squats, sit-ups, jogging in place, or using resistance bands or hand weights.

Drink more water. Reduce your daily calorie intake by replacing soda, alcohol, or coffee with water. Thirst can also be confused with hunger, so by drinking water, you may avoid consuming extra calories.

Health Eating Tip

Healthy eating tip:  Set yourself up for success

To set yourself up for success, think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small, manageable steps rather than one big drastic change.  If you approach the changes gradually and with commitment, you will have a healthy diet sooner than you think.

Simplify.  Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring portion sizes, think of your diet in terms of color, variety, and freshness.  This way it should be easier to make healthy choices.  Focus on finding foods you love and easy recipes that incorporate a few fresh ingredients.  Gradually, your diet will become healthier and more delicious.

Start slow and make changes to your eating habits over time.   Trying to make your diet healthy overnight is NOT realistic or smart. Changing everything at once usually leads to cheating or giving up on your new eating plan.  Make small steps, like adding a salad (full of different color vegetables) to your diet once a day or switching from butter to olive oil when cooking.  As your small changes become habit, you can continue to add more healthy choices to your diet.

Every change you make to improve your diet matters.  You do NOT have to be perfect and you do NOT have to completely eliminate foods you enjoy to have a healthy diet.  The long term goal is to feel good, have more energy, and reduce the risk of cancer and disease.  Do NOT let your missteps derail you—every healthy food choice you make counts.

New Evidence Cellphones Cause Cancer

The evidence is growing that using cellphones increases the risk of developing glioma, a deadly form of brain cancer.  A recent Swedish study found that people who talked on cellphones for more than 25 years had triple the risk compared to those who used the phones for less than a year.

 

The Swedish study, which was published in the journal Pathophysiology, found that people who used the phones the most — a total of 1,486 hours — doubled their risk of being diagnosed with glioma.  A previous Swedish study found that people who used cellphones regularly before the age of 20 quadrupled their risk of the rare tumor.  An article, also published in Pathophysiology stated that brain cancer is only the "tip of the iceberg" because the rest of the body shows effects other than cancers.

 

The actual numbers of gliomas caused by cellphones may be much higher since many gliomas are never reported.  In addition, we see a higher number of gliomas over the next ten years since more and longer use of cellphones is now taking place.  In addition, more younger people are also using cellphones. 

 

The microwaves emitted by cellphones have been shown to cause DNA damage and induce inflammation — chronic inflammation in tissues eventually leads to cancer in a higher number or users. 

 

Other past research has also linked cellphones with cancer and other health problems.

 

Researchers at Tel Aviv University examined the saliva of men who used their cellphones for at least eight hours a month and compared it to people who did NOT use cellphones at all, or only used them to send text messages.  The results of that study showed that the saliva of those who were heavy users showed high amounts of oxidative stress, which damages DNA and is an important risk factor for cancer and cause the development of tumors.

 

Researchers at the Israeli Weitzmann Institute of Science found cellphones increased the risk of tumors in the salivary glands by 50 percent.  The risk was even higher if the caller always used the same ear and did NOT use a hands-free gadget, or used the phone while in a rural area where reception was poor.  In this study, the researchers found that a call lasting just 10 minutes can trigger changes in brain cells that are associated with cancer.

 

Past studies have shown that cellphones also affect brain function.  A Russian study found that children who used cellphones had poorer memories than those children who did NOT and a British study found that cellphones increased the risk of memory loss, sleeping disorders, and headaches in children.

 

An animal study conducted at Yale University found that cellphones caused changes in brain development that could cause hyperactivity. "We have shown that behavioral problems in mice that resemble ADHD are caused by cellphone exposure in the womb," said senior researcher Dr. Hugh S. Taylor, a reproductive specialist. "The rise in behavioral disorders in human children may be in part due to fetal cellular telephone irradiation exposure."

 

In a study from the University of Toronto, it was found that an increased risk of auto accidents for up to 15 minutes occurred after a call was completed.

 

Cellphones could also be making men less fertile it seems.  Many men carry their cellphone in their pants pocket, which allows their sperm to be exposed to harmful radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation.  This study was published in the journal Environmental International, found that sperms' normal ability to move toward an egg dropped in men who carried cellphones in their pockets.

 

In my opinion, we are just learning of the health hazards of cell phone use.  More and more studies show considerable evidence that cell phones damage the brain as well as other tissues and organs.

 

Childhood Obesity: How Parents Can Help Their Kids From Being Overweight!

Childhood obesity is a serious health condition that negatively affects children's health and well-being due to excess body fat.

In the US, it is estimated that one out of every five children is overweight or obese and the number is growing.

Childood obesity puts children at risk of developing serious health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases later in life. It can also lead to depression and low self-esteem.

Unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activities and sedentary lifestyles are the major cause of childhood obesity, although there are some genetic and hormonal factors that contribute to it.

Parents' lifestyle can have a huge impact on their kids since children learn best through example. Hence parents need to adopt a good and healthy lifestyles too. Below are a few tips to help your kids avoid being overweight.

Healthy eating habits: Encourage your child to eat healthy foods. Provide them lots of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain products. Ask them to drink plenty of water instead of sugar-sweetened drinks. Include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish, beans in their diet for protein.

Breakfast: Never let your child skip his/her breakfast. This is the most important meal of the day. Studies have linked eating breakfast with maintaining a lower body mass index (BMI) over time. Also, eating cereal for breakfast regularly has been linked to healthy weight in kids.

Frequent meals: Give your kids smaller but more frequent meals. This will keep them away from being overly hungry and therefore from reaching for more caloric junk food.

Physical activity: Encourage your child to stay active everyday. Research suggests that children and teens should participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week. Plan for a family physical activity time on a daily basis such as, brisk walks, bike rides, swimming, active games, etc,. Limit the amount of time children spend on TV and computers.

Check-ups: Take your child to a doctor for child check-ups at least once a year. This will help determine their ideal weight preventing them from becoming overweight as well as protecting them from other health problems.

Healthy Heart Means A Healthy YOU

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.  Thus, it is important to reveal warning signs as soon as possible in order to prevent further problems.  Read up on these key facts and learn how to manage and improve your heart health.

Sleep seven to eight hours to protects your heart
People who sleep less than 6 hours a night show tree times the risk of developing heart disease than those who get seven to eight hours. Sleep helps to regulate insulin activity. Lack of sleep causes your more resistance to insulin that results in higher blood sugar levels and will contribute to heart disease due to weight gain. Exhaustion is another symptom of heart disease that is often ignored in females. If you notice that you are persistently exhausted, even after sleeping well, consult your physician.

Dropping just 10 pounds reduces the risk of heart disease 

Sure, weight matters, but your waistline can be an even better indicator of your heart health. Females with waistlines over 40 inches and males with waistlines over 45 inches are at increased risk of heart disease. Studies show that losing even just 10 to 15% of your weight can significantly improve your heart health. And 25 to 55 minutes of aerobic exercise at least four times a week can help to strengthen your heart and reduce bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, especially if combined with a healthy diet.

Laughter actually relaxes your arteries

Laughter is truly the best medicine. The body responds to laughter by lowering stress hormone- cortisol’s levels. Having lower levels of cortisol decreases blood pressure and helps boost your immunity as well as your mood. Studies show that individuals with depression are twice as likely to have a heart attack, so be sure to add a dose of laughter to your life each day.

One drink per day can strengthen your heart

You certainly have heard that drinking a glass of red wine every day can help improve heart health because of its rich antioxidant content that help protect blood vessels of heart and may lower cholesterol. But did you know that not only red wine but beer also help? It contains high levels of vitamin B6- fighter against the homocysteine buildup, one of the damaging chemicals linked to heart disease. Always be careful not to overdo it; too much of anything is bad for you and even alcohol. It will cause high blood pressure, high triglycerides, heart failure, arrhythmias and heart muscle damage. If you do not drink, you should not start.

Knowing your family history is the main key to your healthy heart

Knowing your family history can help to stay on track with your healthy heart. If anyone in your family has experienced heart problems, your risk for developing cardiovascular disease increases. Make sure to tell your doctor about your family history.

Snoring can be a red flag for a heart problem

Do NOT ignore your snore; it is a common medical condition, which increases the risk of developing heart problems. Sleep apnea is a chronic illness that makes it difficult to breathe properly while sleeping, often resulting in snoring. Overweight people are more likely to develop sleep apnea. Untreated sleep apnea increases susceptibility to high blood pressure and heart disease.
Losing a teaspoon of salt daily takes pressure off your heart
Salt is one of the most overlooked ingredients when looking at nutritional facts. High sodium is linked to development of high blood pressure and increased heart work that leads to heart disease. Check your sodium intake, especially if you are over 55 years old. Do you have high blood pressure? Then, cut out 1 tsp a day which will send you on your way to better heart health.

 

Daily Tips To Help YOU Stay Healthy

I challenge you to do most of the things mentioned every day this week to stay health:

 It is a universally acknowledged truth that you need to begin your day calmly.  Thus, I suggest that you do at least 10 of the things that I've mentioned below.

• Try relaxing for two minutes before your students arrive in the morning.
• At the first break of the day step out of auto-pilot and clear your mind by eating a piece of fruit mindfully. Focus on the experience of eating without multi-tasking or your mind wandering.
• After work or during lunch go for a walk on your own. Focus on what you see, smell, hear, taste, and feel. Don’t use the time to make plans or dwell on problems.
• Think about how the week is going and watch for things that are starting to worry you.
• Half way through the day, why not reduce muscle tension? Tense your shoulders without straining, then relax while breathing deeply. Feel the stress fading away. 
• Avoid the enemies of sleep. Keep a regular sleep schedule, have a relaxing bedtime routine, eat healthily and get regular exercise.
• Try the three-minute breathing space during lunchtime. Sit comfortably and focus on your breath. Your mind will wander, gently bring it back.
• You could also take a five-minute lunchtime vacation. Picture yourself in the most relaxing place you can imagine. You will feel more refreshed on your return.
• Laughing has wide-ranging benefits, improving cardiovascular health and helping you connect with others so start the day with a chuckle.
• Challenge negative self-talk. Work on reducing the “should/shouldn’t/must” statements to reduce stress and increase confidence.
• Identify a buffer zone. Respite from work demands is essential for health and performance. What can you do after work to help you recover?
• Make sure you eat regularly and stay hydrated. This is particularly important (but less likely) when we are busy and stressed.
• Think positive. Focusing on your negative traits and behaviors means that you turn a blind eye to your positive qualities.
• Make a list of things that help you relax. Then choose one and do it without feeling guilty.

Does Exercise Really Make Us Smarter?

We have been told in past years that exercise improves our brains.  But does it really enhance our mental abilities, or do our expectations give our brains a boost instead (placebo effect)?

The placebo effect is perhaps best known as it relates to drugs.  If a person believes that a drug works, their body may create the results expected by taking the drug even though they are taking a fake look-alike called a placebo.

Placebos are important, because they help scientists to control for people’s expectations.  As I said, if people believe that a drug will lead to certain outcomes, their bodies may produce those results, even if the volunteers are taking a look-alike dummy pill.  As mentioned, that is what is known as the placebo effect, and its occurrence suggests that the drug or procedure under consideration is NOT as effective as it might seem to be; some of the work is being done by people’s expectations, NOT by the medicine.

Recently, some scientists have begun to question whether the apparently beneficial effects of exercise on thinking might be a placebo effect.  While many studies suggest that exercise may have cognitive benefits, those experiments all have had a notable scientific limitation: They have not used placebos.

Studying this issue, however, is NOT easy since there is no placebo for exercise and no way to blind people about whether they are exercising.  They know if they are walking or cycling or NOT.

 

Thus, researchers at Florida State University in Tallahassee and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign came up with a clever workaround.  The researchers decided to focus on expectations, on what people anticipate that exercise will do for thinking.  If people’s expectations jibe closely with the actual benefits, then at least some of those improvements are probably a result of the placebo effect and NOT of exercise.

 

The scientists had seen this situation at work during an earlier study of video games and cognition. Past research had suggested that playing action-oriented video games improves players’ subsequent thinking skills.  But when scientists in the new study asked video-game players to estimate by how much the games would improve their thinking, the players’ estimates almost exactly matched the gains seen on cognitive tests after playing.  In other words, the cognitive benefits of playing video games appear to be largely a result of a placebo effect.

The new study, which was recently published, had the researchers repeat the above experiment but focused on exercise.  Recruiting 171 people through an online survey system, they asked half of these volunteers to estimate by how much a stretching and toning program performed three times a week might improve various measures of thinking, including memory and mental multitasking.

 

The other volunteers were asked the same questions, but about a regular walking program.

 

In actual experiments, stretching and toning regimens generally have little if any impact on people’s cognitive skills.  However, walking seems to substantially improve thinking ability.

 

But the survey respondents believed the opposite, estimating that the stretching and toning program would be more beneficial for the mind than walking.  The volunteers’ estimates of the likely cognitive improvements from gentle toning averaged about a three on a scale from one to six. The estimates of benefits from walking were lower.

 

The above info, while they do not involve any actual exercise, is good news for people who do exercise.  “The results from our study suggest that the benefits of aerobic exercise are not a placebo effect,” said Cary Stothart, a graduate student in cognitive psychology at Florida State University, who led the study.

 

If expectations had been driving the improvements in cognition seen in studies after exercise, Mr. Stothart said, then people should have expected walking to be more beneficial for thinking than stretching.  They did NOT, implying that the changes in the brain and thinking after exercise are physiologically genuine.

 

The findings are strong enough to suggest that exercise really does change the brain and may, in the process, improve thinking.   The findings should spur the rest of us to move, since the benefits are, it seems, not imaginary, even if they are in our head.

So How Effective Is Banaba Leaf Extract For Lowering Blood Sugar & Glucose Levels?

Research has shown banaba leaf is effective for lowering blood glucose in people with regularly high blood sugar. It may also aid weight loss if high blood sugar has led to obesity. Experts say the reason banaba leaf can have a positive effect on blood sugar levels is because it contains a natural concentration of corosolic acid, which mimics the function of insulin by aiding the metabolism of glucose.

Warnings & “Scams”

As with anything, there are always potential “negatives” and here are a few things you want to watch out for. Generally speaking, Banaba has been shown to be safe, when taken in proper dosages. However, a few things to consider:

As seen in the clinical studies, you want to ONLY use the“extract” form and NOT the “raw powder” – which doesn’t have any glucose lowering or health benefits.

The CORRECT extract for use is standardized for 1.5%Corosolic Acid

You don’t want to take only Banaba by itself, because you would need a very high dosages to feel the glucose lowering benefits. And not only are there potential side-effects at higher dosages – such as liver stress, but your body will adapt quicker and thus, an even higher dose will be required over time.

It’s best to combine it with other ingredients (more on this below) for improved benefits and reduced side-effects.
But, don’t go out and spend your hard-earned money on Banaba Leaf just yet …

“So, What’s YOUR Best & Safest Solution?…”

 

I’ll be honest with you. No one single ingredient works at 100% effectiveness forever, let alone for every person. And that includes Banaba or any other single herb or nutrient.

 

Think about it. Just like you don’t eat only broccoli for best health, you don’t want to use only one herb or nutrient either.

The most effective and safest products use a combination of different nutrients and ingredients, at specific proven dosages, creating a special synergy which will dramatically help lower blood sugar & glucose, without serious negative side-effects.

Now, based on my research, the following ingredient have been scientifically shown to work, they’re effective and safe for both short and long-term usage:

• Combination of BOTH Chromium Piconlinate & Polynicotinate (ChromeMate®)
• Alpha Lipoic Acid (NA-R version is best)
• Cinnamon Extract (4:1 ratio)
• Bitter Melon
• Gymnema Sylvestre Extract (75% Gymnemic Acids)
• Bilberry Leaf Extract (25% Anthocyanosides)
• Fenugreek Extract
• Banaba Leaf Extract (1% corosolic acid)
• L-Taurine

Additionally, whatever product you select – make sure it has contains some essential vitamins and minerals, that are typically lacking and not being absorbed properly by individuals with glucose problems. The most important are:

• Magnesium (as Glycinate & Citrate)
• Vitamin C
• B-Vitamins (B1, B3, B5, B6 and B12)
• Zinc Picolinate
• Manganese
• Selenium
• Biotin (very important)

When the above ingredients are combined together in proper ratios, the “synergy” creates a much more effective solution, at a lower dose – WITHOUT your body adapting or having negative side-effects. That’s the secret!…

Confused? Too Many Options & Choices?
Here’s What Other People Have Done…

Now, you might be thinking, “Geez, I don’t want to take 20-30 pills a day, buying a bunch of bottles and herbs” and I don’t blame you. Who has the time OR money?…

Fortunately, there’s “all-in-one” solution called Blood Sugar Optimizer™, which contains the above key ingredients, in specific extracted dosages — in addition to a couple other helpful ingredients.

The feedback has been amazing and since the product has been around for almost a decade, you know it works!

Anyways, there’s a  free video about how Blood Sugar Optimizer™ works, how you’ll benefit, the clinical studies, reviews, etc… Take a look and let me know what you think!



Sitting is Unhealthy … Unless You’re Physically Fit

The health risks of prolonged sitting:

A new study that was recently conducted has found that it is NOT so bad for you if you are physically fit.  Prolonged sitting at your desk at work or sitting on your couch and in your car for a prolonged period has previously been linked to obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.

The study, was conducted at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas.  The study enrolled 1,304 men between 1981 and 2012.  The participants reported on how much time they spent watching TV and sitting in their cars and took a treadmill test to determine their physical fitness.  Results showed that once physical fitness was factored in prolonged sitting.  Prolonged sitting was associated only with a higher ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol, NOT the long list of health problems identified in earlier studies.

Of course, this undoubtedly will NOT be the last word on the subject, but it does hint that for those with desk jobs, long commutes and some TV time, the impact of sitting on health may NOT be as bad as previously thought.

Eating Fish Twice a Week Lowers Cancer Risk: Study

Eating plenty of fatty fish can help prevent the most common types of cancer, a new study review finds. 

 

Researchers know that daily aspirin helps prevent adenocarcinomas by modestly decreasing the activity of a type of enzyme (cyclooxygenase-2 or cox-2), which leads to the development and growth of these tumors.  Most cancers arising in the breast, prostate, pancreas, colon, and the rest of the gastrointestinal tracts are adenocarcinomas.

But aspirin also increases bleeding risk so the researchers wanted to find out whether eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, mackerel, herring and lake trout, had the same benefits.

 

The researchers found this indeed to be the case.  They cited one study, for instance, which found that people who ate fish at least twice weekly as compared to those who ate fish less than once a week were at a at significantly lower risk for many types of cancer.  But in order to get the benefit, the fish could not be salted or fried, they stressed.

 

The researchers also found a similar benefit in people who took fish oil supplements, according to the review, which appears in Nutrition and Cancer, an International Journal

Natural Therapy For Headaches

In the article below, I will suggest a natural therapy that YOU can use for headaches.

 

In about 5 minutes, your headache will go should go away with the use of medication. 

 The nose has a left and a right side.  We use both to inhale and exhale.
Actually they are different.  You will be able to feel the difference.  The right side represents the sun.
 while the left side represents the moon.

During a headache, try to close your right nose and use your left nose to breathe...do this for about 5 minutes.

If you feel tired, just reverse, close your left nose and breathe through your right nose.  After a while, you will feel your mind is refreshed.

Right side belongs to 'hot', so it gets heated up easily while the left side belongs to 'cold'.

Most females breathe with their left noses, so they get "cooled off" faster.  Most of the guys, on the other hand, breathe with their right noses, they get worked up.

Do you notice, the moment you awake, which side breathes better?  Left or right ?

If left is better, you will feel tired.  So, close your left nose and use your right nose for breathing..
You will feel refreshed quickly.

Do you suffer from continual headaches?  Try out this breathing therapy.

Close your right nose and breathe through your left nose.  Your headaches will be gone.
Continued the exercise for one month.

Why not give it a this nose natural therapy a try.....a natural therapy without medication. -

5 Tips To Detox Daily For A Healthy Life

When metabolic waste from toxins builds up in our body, we get sick. It is important to enhance our body’s ability to detox and get rid of the waste, meanwhile minimizing our exposure to toxins.  This is imperative for excellent health, as many of today’s modern diseases are related to toxicity.

Our toxic burden is a result of the toxins we are exposed to and our body’s ability to naturally detox. The more toxins we are exposed to, the harder the body has to work at eliminating these toxins. The list of toxins that could potentially harm our bodies is almost endless; many start their day with a hot shower, the water is contaminated with pollutants, the soap and shampoo is full of chemicals, the toothpaste has fluoride, from there we may have breakfast where the food has been treated with pesticides and genetically modified. We have NOT even left our house, yet we have been exposed to toxins that can potentially cause ill-health.

While it is impossible to abolish our exposure to all toxins, we can reduce unnecessary exposure as well as improve our body’s efficiency and ability to eliminate them with these daily detox tips.

Detox Tip #1 – Lemon Water

The principal organ of detoxification is the liver. Supporting liver function naturally improves the detox process.  Suggest that in the morning you drink a cup of warm lemon water.  The warm lemon water helps purify and stimulate the liver.  Please note:  that lemon water may make your teeth become sensitive  Squeeze at least a half of a lemon into a glass of the warm filtered water, without any sweetener, then sip and enjoy.  This does take use to drinking!

Detox Tip #2 – Detox Bath

A detox bath is one of the easiest healing therapies we can do to facilitate our body’s natural detox system.  When we take a detox bath, we not only boost our health and well-being, but also strengthen our immune system and prevent disease.  A detox bath is a great way to end the day, fill a tub with hot water, add some epsom salt and baking soda to neutralize the chemicals found in the water, perhaps a few drops of essential oils and soak.

Detox Tip #3 – Oil Pulling

Oil pulling has been used for thousands of years as a holistic detox remedy.  It could NOT be any easier, just put a heaping teaspoon of coconut oil in your mouth, swish around your mouth and between teeth for 10 minutes, then spit it out.  Please note: oil pull may cause your gums to swell and become tender.  There are thousands of bacteria found in the mouth, some healthy and others not so much.  The toxic bacteria is a main culprit in plaque buildup, gingivitis, bad breath and cavities.

Detox Tip #4 – Ditch the Dryer Sheets

One of the most toxic things we do, on a regular basis, is the use of fabric softener or dryer sheets when we wash or dry our clothes.  Those perfume-laden (even fragrance-free) sheets and liquid are full of toxic chemicals.  Chemicals that infiltrate the clothes we wear, which in turn get on our skin and absorbed into our body. 

Detox Tip #5 – Nutrition Reset

Our body’s natural detoxification is dependent on our nutrient sufficiency.  This natural process may become sluggish or inefficient due to inadequate vitamins and minerals.  Foods that naturally support our body to detox daily includes, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, poultry, meat and whey protein.  When it comes to the detoxification process, avoiding toxins found in our food supply is also important.  Thus, I suggest that you us organic, grass-fed and pasture-raised are a wise choice!

There are more that you can do to detox, but the above tips should get you going on a daily detox program.

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