Healthy Tips
February 3rd, 2009 -- Posted in Healthy Tips | 12 Comments »Healthy Tips
Enjoy life and aging of grace, without the burden of the disease depends mainly on the healthy choices we make for our bodies TODAY.
Here are some tips to help you extend your “good” years:
Eat Breakfast: Research suggests that breakfast earlier in the day May reduce the risk of weight gain and possibly heart disease and diabetes.
Avoid fats and carbohydrates such items as sugar, potatoes and white bread. Choose foods that are heart healthy and include fruits, whole grain cereals, bread, cheese, reduced-fat and low fat or skim milk.
Beat the Sugar High : For those who have a sweet tooth, staying away from sugar is a constant struggle. First, it is much easier and faster than entering the donut at the office! On the other hand, the sugar becomes like an addiction that is very difficult to break.
If you happen to love a little more sugar than you need and you need that sugar fix each day, a great way to get control and to curb the desire for sugar is to use a natural substance called 5-HTP. You can find it in most stores of natural health products. (5-hydroxytryptophan)
There is no magic pill to lose weight, but if your appetite, and not the will is your fall, then 5-HTP May do the trick.
5-HTP is a direct precursor of serotonin. It causes a feeling of fullness and eliminate carbohydrate cravings and balances the serotonin in the brain. This safe, effective compound herbal can also lift the spirits, making it ideal for mood swings, anxiety and depression. The recommended dose is 50-100 mg per day.
Turn your exercise routine : Varying your exercise routine can help slow the aging process. By switching routines you avoid boredom and, especially, the risk of injury caused by excessive muscle, bone or joint.
Try rotating between aerobic exercises like walking, dancing, jogging, swimming, cycling and skating.
Add strength exercises twice a week and stretch your muscles gently at least two or three times a week to help prevent weakness, stiffness, bone loss, and falls.
Take!
Support your own medical history and lifestyle is your right! You do not have to become Dr. Know-it-all, but research on specific areas of health that relate to your own conditions is a smart move.
The search for natural remedies in addition to what your doctor advises you to give more choice and options for natural healing. Getting a second opinion from other health professionals is also important.
You have the right of all your medical records and eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions. You are entitled to all copies of lab results, immunization records, and imaging studies. Keep them at home, trained in an organized way. Keep track of updates and doses of medication for your records and the implementation of this list with you at all times.
By feeding your body and mind the best foods and nutrients not only will you have more energy, your body will be stronger and your mind sharp. The advice in this report is the first steps on the road to a healthier life.
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