Saturday, August 31, 2013

SLEEPING LATE - DANGER.............bet ! we never knew this......


Thought this may be  useful to you, whether you agree or not. Reasons for sleeping and  waking up early.

Evening at 9 - 11pm: is the time for eliminating   unnecessary/toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system  (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening  to music.. If  during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed  state such as  washing the
dishes or monitoring children doing  their homework, this will  have a negative impact on  health.

Evening at 11pm - 1am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early  morning 1 - 3am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 - 5am: detoxification in the lungs.  Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during  this time. Since  the detoxification process had reached the  respiratory tract, there is no  need to take cough medicine so as not  to interfere with toxin removal  process.

Morning 5 - 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 -  9am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having  breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for  those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those  wanting to stay fit.

Those who always skip breakfast, they should  change their habits, andit is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 -  10amrather than no meal at all.

Sleeping so late and waking up too  late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary  chemicals.

Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is  the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and  don't sleep late.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH
Live Life Without  Limits!

The top five cancer-causing foods are:
1. Hot  dogs
Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If  you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium  nitrate.

2. Processed meats and bacon. Also high in the  same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats  raise the risk of heart disease . The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer.

3. Doughnuts : Doughnuts are  cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour,  sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at  high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you can  possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.

4. French  friesLike doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils  and then fried at high temperatures. They also contain cancer- causing  acryl amides which occur during the frying process. They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams .

5. Chips,  crackers, and cookies
All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally  contain small amounts of trans-fats.

BRAIN DAMAGING  HABITS

1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast  are going to have a lower blood sugar level.  This leads to an  insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain  degeneration.

2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the  brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

 3.  Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer  disease.

 4. High Sugar consumption
 Too much sugar will  interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and  may interfere with braindevelopment.

 5. Air  Pollution
 The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain,  bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep  Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head  covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered increases the  concentration of carbondioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that  may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain  during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a  decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the  brain.

 9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
 Thinking is  the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may  cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual  conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

 The  main causes of liver damage are:
1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3.  Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too  much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food  coloring, and artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking  oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil.
Do not consume fried  foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.
 8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of  liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies  should be finished in one sitting, do not store.
 We should  prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a  good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and  time condition are very important for our
bodies to absorb and get rid  of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'

 DO TAKE CARE OF  YOUR HEALTH..................

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

How much of each nutrient do you need?

It's a well known fact that iron, vitamins and carbohydrates are nutrients essential to keep our body fit. But we need to be careful about the quantity, warns an expert.

Annapurna Agrawal, nutritionist at Snap Fitness India, recommends a list of nutrients that are required by our body. Focus on the quantity to avoid health problems.

Carbohydrate: 
Whole grains cereals, legumes, fruits, milk, sugar, honey and potatoes are sources of carbohydrates. Quantity should be 40 percent to 60 percent of your calories requirement.

It provides energy, and helps in oxidation of fat. Insufficient amount of carbohydrate can cause lack of calories, which can lead to malnutrition. Excessive consumption will make you obese.

Protein: Eat pulses, legumes, nuts, milk and its products, chicken, fish, and egg to give your body much needed protein. According to body weight, consume 0.8 to 1 gm or Kg of protein to help in growth and maintenance of body.

It gives structure and shape to all the cells, organs and connective tissues. Proteins also help your body fight infection.

Malnutrition, weight loss, thinning of hair, muscle soreness, weakness and lethargy, are among other things that you will experience if there is less amount of protein present in your body.

Fat: Ghee, butter, cream, cheese, nuts, seed, egg, fish, chicken, pork and beef are all rich in fat. 15 to 25 percent of calories requirement is the right quantity.

It provides energy, helps in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A,D,E and K. It is important for the development of the brain and central nervous system. There will be poor vitamin absorption and depression, if you don't have fat in your body. However, overeating food items rich in fat will lead to obesity, stroke and many more.

Vitamin A:
 Sweet potato with peel, carrots, spinach, liver, fish are the sources of this vitamin. 700 to 900 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin A per day strengthen immunity against infection and help in vision.

Lack of Vitamin A can cause night blindness and rough skin. Excess of it can affect the bone, which increases the risk of fractures.

Vitamin D: 15 mcgs of vitamin D rich food items like egg yolk and liver help to form and maintain your teeth and bones.

Rickets (long, soft bowed legs), flattening of the back of the skull, osteomalacia (muscle and bone weakness), and osteoporosis (loss of bone mass) are some of the major diseases that one can suffer from, if vitamin D is not taken.

Too much of it leads to slowed mental and physical growth, decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting.

Vitamin E: This acts as an antioxidant and protects vitamins A and C, and red blood cells from destruction. So have 15 mcg of vegetable oil like soybean, corn and cottonseed. Egg yolks also contain vitamin E.

Vitamin E deficiency is rare. Cases of this vitamin deficiency usually occurs in premature infants.

Vitamin K: All leafy vegetables are said to be good for health. Turnip greens, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, canola oil and olive oil are all rich in vitamin K.

The vitamin is required for proper blood clotting. Just have 120 mcg every day. Haemorrhaging can happen if you don't include it in your diet. Overindulgence can lead to vomiting.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)- The sources are whole grain, bread and cereals. Non-vegetarians can find this vitamin in liver, pork, and eggs. 0.8 to 1 mg per day is sufficient.

It helps with energy production in your body. Deficiency can cause numbness, tingling and loss of sensation.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Dark green vegetables, legumes, whole and enriched grain products, and milk, along with liver, eggs should be eaten. 1.1 to 1.3 mg per day of this vitamin helps to release energy from foods, promotes good vision, and healthy skin.

Cracks at the corners of the mouth, light sensitivity, and a sore, red tongue are the problems you can face if you don't have vitamin B2.

Vitamin C: Citrus fruits like orange and lemon, are known for being source of this vitamin. 75 to 90 mg per day is the right quantity required by your body.

It heals wound, helps in bone and tooth formation, strengthens blood vessel walls, improves immune system function, increases absorption and utilization of iron, and acts as an antioxidant.

If you don't take vitamin C rich food, you can be a victim of scurvy, causing a loss of collagen strength throughout the body. Loss of collagen results in loose teeth, bleeding and swollen gums, and improper wound healing.

Excess leads to formation of kidney stones and you may even suffer from diarrhoea.

Iron - Have beans, lentils, beef, eggs to stay away from anaemia, dizziness or fainting.

Men should have 8mg per day. For women 18 mg per day is sufficient.

Calcium: Milk, yoghurt, spinach are rich in calcium. 1000 mg per day of calcium is essential for bone growth and strength, blood clotting, muscle contraction, and the transmission of nerve signals.

Absence of calcium can lead to thinning and weakening of bone. 

http://cooks.ndtv.com/article/show/how-much-of-each-nutrient-do-you-need-410427

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

85 Pounds Lost:

I too need to loose 25 KG's. But having weak will power. .....Alok 


85 Pounds Lost: Ben Fuels His Workouts With Healthy Food

Published Aug 1, 2013

Age:
 44Name: Ben Lewis
Location: Hanahan, South Carolina
Before: 280 lbs.
After: 195 lbs. (and still dropping)
What was the “turning point” that prompted you to lose weight?
My wife was pregnant with our second daughter (born in April 2013). I realized that I’d be 62 years old when she’s a high school senior and at the rate my health was declining due to weight gain, I might not even make it that far. I needed to do this for my family.
When did you start trying to lose weight?
I started in November 2012. However, with holiday travel, my mother’s death December 10th, and me catching influenza right after that, I didn’t really get going until late December.
How did you get started?
I starting lifting weights 2-3 days per week. Cardio was difficult at my weight and lack of fitness. At first, I would do a slow jog for one minute and walk for 3 minutes, repeat 8 times for a 32-minute exercise. I also started tracking calories using the Lose It! app in January.
What was your biggest challenge?
I was in fairly good shape when I was younger, so my ego made it difficult to get back in the gym as a fat guy.  Several of my early trips were during off-peak hours when I knew that few/no people would be there. I did get over that rather quickly, though. Also, just doing cardio work was very hard at first because I felt like I was able to do so little. Perseverance was extremely important at that stage.
Were there any times when you wanted to quit or give up? How did you stay motivated?
After a very short time, no. The first few days of doing cardio were really rough and humiliating, but I was very determined that I was going to become a fit person. My motivation was both my internal pride, and for the good of my wife and daughters. They needed to have a healthy husband and father.
If you reached a weight loss plateau, how did you break out of the rut?
I’ve only had one or two weeks since January where I’ve lost less than a pound.
What’s your current exercise routine?
That 1-minute-slow-jog/3-minute-walk cardio routine that I was doing back in December was able to evolve over time into 100 percent running. I’m currently training for my first half marathon, and in so doing, I run 5-6 times per week, typically 30-35 miles total. I also do strength training 3-4 days per week: two days upper body, 1-2 days lower body.
What’s your daily diet look like?
It has evolved over time to be extremely “clean.” Basically, I now view all food as fuel for my workouts and daily life, and I want to perform as well as I can, so I try to use the best fuel that I can. I go into great detail on this at my blog, Fat To Fit At 44, but typically it’s something like this:
  • Pre-Run Snack (I leave for my run between 5:30 and 6 usually): homemade protein bar made with blueberries, flax seed, rolled oats, steel cut oats, safflower oil, raw honey, whey protein
  • Breakfast: Greek yogurt, granola, and berries or steel-cut oatmeal, grapefruit, and boiled eggs
  • Lunch and Dinner are pretty much interchangeable with similar calorie counts. Both are 6-10 oz. of lean meat (flank steak, grilled chicken breast, grilled salmon or tuna, smoked turkey) with one or two healthy sides such as broccoli, short-grain brown rice, quinoa, black beans, baby spinach salad topped with olive oil and vinegar
What’s your favorite healthy snack/meal?
Grilled chicken, black beans, and homemade guacamole. It’s very high in fiber and protein, very low in saturated fat, and absurdly high in yummy-ness!
Do you have specific suggestions for avoiding temptations?
Accountability is CRUCIAL! Having a blog is very helpful, because I realize that people are watching and aware of what I’m trying to do. Also, if you know that you’re very weak when it comes to certain situations, avoid them entirely rather than forcing yourself to “be strong.” If youjust LOVE ice cream and are prone to downing a pint or more while watching TV late at night, either don’t keep any in your freezer, or don’t watch TV after everyone else has gone to bed. Finally, focusing on improving my running times and my strength training numbers really helps me stay the course when it comes to getting the proper nutrition to fuel my workouts.
What’s your life like after weight loss?
I have tons more energy to play with my daughters, get things done around the house and yard, and just generally enjoy life. My health is tons better; I actually have not been sick since that bout with influenza in December 2012 — not even a head cold. I firmly believe that eating an extremely healthy diet is a big reason for that. My blood pressure has dropped from 135/85 to 110/70.
If you have any suggestions to others what would they be?
I’ve got a full post in my blog dedicated to weight loss suggestions, and I use both Twitter and Facebook to send out little stuff frequently. You can also like follow Fat To Fit At 44 on Twitter.
That said, my brief suggestions would be as follows:

  1. Weight loss begins in the kitchen, not the gym or track. Healthy eating is crucial.
  2. Get moving! Even a little exercise is helpful.
  3. Set health/fitness goals, both long term and short term.
  4. Take advantage of the wealth of information and technology regarding health and fitness in today’s world.

The Effective Sweet Treat that Relieves Arthritis Pain- Pineapple


 
Did you know that there are certain kinds of foods that actually help reduce or even stop arthritis pain? These "super-foods" are usually easy to find and inexpensive. Of all the foods that help fight against arthritis -- delicious, sweet pineapple comes up close to the top of the list. For generations, people around the world have used fresh pineapple to ease their arthritis inflammation. Loaded with joint-protecting vitamin C, pineapple is undoubtedly a superior arthritis-healing food.
 
Joint Protection:
Higher intake levels of the antioxidant vitamin C is essential for people with arthritis...And just one cup of pineapple has a whopping 94% of the recommended daily allowance.
 
Smoother Joint Movement
 
Pineapple's enzymes literally clean up "rusty" joints. When you eat pineapple on an empty stomach, the enzymes go right to work on your joints.
 
Pain Relief
 
For optimal arthritis pain-relief, eat fresh pineapple
 
Protection from Inflammation
Pineapple's bromelain halts inflammation. The sulfur-based enzyme bromelain in fresh pineapple is one of the best-researched natural anti-inflammatory agents around.


Common Habits That Damage Your Kidneys

Common Habits That Damage Your Kidneys
 
Kidney disease is one of the costliest illnesses in the world and managing kidney disease is very expensive. Experts have found ten explanation from your daily life habits.
 
1.    Not emptying your bladder early
2.    Not drinking enough water
3.    Taking too much salt
4.    Not treating common infections quickly and properly
5.    Eating too much meat
6.    Not eating enough
7.    Painkiller abuse
8.    Missing your drugs
9.    Drinking alcohol
10.  Not resting enough


Friday, August 2, 2013

Benefits of Walking

Benefits of Walking 
  • The human body is made to walk.
  • Walking 30 minutes a day cuts the rate of people becoming diabetic by more than half and it cuts the risk of people over 60 becoming diabetic by almost 70 percent.
  • Walking cuts the risk of stroke by more than 25 percent.
  • Walking reduces hypertension. The body has over 100,000 miles of blood vessels. Those blood vessels are more supple and healthier when we walk.
  • Walking cuts the risk of cancer as well as diabetes and stroke.
  • Women who walk have a 20 percent lower likelihood of getting breast cancer and a 31 percent lower risk of getting colon cancer.
  • Women with breast cancer who walk regularly can reduce their recurrence rate and their mortality rate by over 50 percent.
  • The human body works better when we walk. The body resists diseases better when we walk, and the body heals faster when we walk.
  • We don't have to walk a lot. Thirty minutes a day has a huge impact on our health.Lee Kuan Yew,at his age walks only 13 min. a day
  • Men who walk thirty minutes a day have a significantly lower level of prostate cancer. Men who walk regularly have a 60 percent lower risk of colon cancer.
  • For men with prostate Cancer, studies have shown that walkers have a 46 percent lower mortality rate.
  • Walking also helps prevent depression, and people who walk regularly are more likely to see improvements in their depression.
  • In one study, people who walked and took medication scored twice as well in 30 days as the women who only took the medication. Another study showed that depressed people who walked regularly had a significantly higher level of not being depressed in a year compared to depressed people who did not walk. The body generates endorphins when we walk. Endorphins help us feel good.
  • Walking strengthens the heart. Walking strengthens bones.
  • Walking improves the circulatory system.
  • Walking generates positive neuro-chemicals. Healthy eating is important but dieting can trigger negative neuro-chemicals and can be hard to do.
  • Walking generates positive neuro-chemicals. People look forward to walking and enjoy walking.
  • And research shows that fit beats fat for many people. Walking half an hour a day has health benefits that exceed the benefits of losing 20 pounds.
  • When we walk every day, our bodies are healthier and stronger. A single 30 minute walk can reduce blood pressure by five points for over 20 hours.
  • Walking reduces the risk of blood clots in your legs.
  • People who walk regularly have much lower risk of deep vein thrombosis.
  • People who walk are less likely to catch colds, and when people get colds, walkers have a 46 percent shorter symptom time from their colds.
  • Walking improves the health of our blood, as well. Walking is a good boost of high density cholesterol and people with high levels of HDL are less likely to have heart attacks and stroke.
  • Walking significantly diminishes the risk of hip fracture and the need for gallstone surgery is 20 to 31 percent lower for walkers.
  • Walking is the right thing to do. The best news is that the 30 minutes doesn't have to be done in one lump of time. Two 15 minute walks achieve the same goals. Three 10 minute walks achieve most of those goals.
  • We can walk 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at night and achieve our walking goals.
  • Walking feels good. It helps the body heal. It keeps the body healthy. It improves our biological health, our physical health, our psychosocial health, and helps with our emotional health. Walking can literally add years, entire years to your life.
So ....... It's good all the time to walk.
Be good to yourselfBe good to your body.About 45% of all ACU PRESSURE POINTS ARE IN THE SOLES OF YOUR FEET,
Another 45 % are in your HANDS!!
So, Work and Walk - and LIVE a Healthy Life!!!