tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44460708949693297952024-02-20T22:44:48.238+00:00Healthy LivingHealthy Living, Nutrition for a longer life, Health and Wellbeing, Healthy Body, Vitality, Living Longer, Diet, Ideal Weight, Healthy Eating, Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-77292298819413366612015-11-23T11:12:00.000+00:002015-11-23T11:12:25.603+00:00Multivitamins: Should You Take One?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Find out what to look for in a daily multivitamin.</h2>
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Our bodies need many different vitamins and minerals to function properly. Vitamins and minerals also offer us protection against a host of ailments, including <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-disease/index.aspx" style="background: rgb(220, 241, 255); box-sizing: border-box; color: #005cb7; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">heart disease</a> and some <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/index.aspx" style="background: rgb(220, 241, 255); box-sizing: border-box; color: #005cb7; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">cancers</a>, such as colon and cervical cancer.</div>
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The good news is that we can get most of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need daily by choosing the right foods and eating a wide variety of them. Still, many people take a multivitamin daily as an insurance policy — just to be sure they are getting all the vitamins and minerals that their bodies require.</div>
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“A multivitamin is a good idea for the trace elements,” says Donald Novey, MD, an integrative medicine physician with the Advocate Medical Group in Park Ridge, Ill. “You want a multivitamin for all those little things at the bottom of the ingredients list. The ones at the top of the list are familiar and the ones we can’t avoid if we're eating enriched foods. It’s the trace elements at the bottom that are the ones often missing.” Trace elements include chromium, folic acid, potassium, iron, manganese, selenium, and zinc.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Daily Vitamin: Our Needs Change With Age</strong></div>
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Vitamin supplements can be particularly important during certain stages of our lives, Dr. Novey says. For example, women in their childbearing years can benefit from folic acid, which decreases the risk of some birth defects. A pregnant woman needs a multivitamin, starting in the first trimester, to ensure that the baby receives proper nutrition. Active and older women can benefit from increased calcium, which can help prevent bone loss and fractures. Vegetarians also can benefit from taking extra calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins B12 and D.</div>
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Does it matter what time of day you take a multivitamin? Not really, says Stephen Bickston, MD, AGAF, professor of internal medicine and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Center in Richmond. However, he says, some people find it helpful to take vitamins at the same time every day. If it becomes part of their routine, they are less likely to forget. Also, he says, some people feel that if they take their vitamin with food, it is less likely to cause stomach upset. “I often recommend that people take a chewable vitamin,” Dr. Bickston says, “because they seem to be well tolerated, even in people who have serious digestive conditions, which is what I deal with in my practice.”</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Daily Vitamin: Tips for Shopping for the Right Multivitamin</strong></div>
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Do you need to buy brand name vitamins? Novey says vitamins are like any other consumer product: “You get what you pay for.” He suggests shopping for vitamins in health food or natural food stores. Read the label and make sure its expiration date is at least a few months away. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s advice on how much to take — or the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) — is often written as “% DV” for percentage of daily value on the label. However, be careful because the DVs on the label may not take into consideration the different requirements for age and gender as RDAs do.</div>
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Multivitamins can be beneficial, but doctors warn not to be suckered by “mega” vitamins. The amount of vitamins in a standard multi is generally what you need for health benefits. Rarely do people need more than the RDA of any vitamin. When it comes to vitamins, the too-much-of-a-good-thing rule can apply, Bickston says.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Daily Vitamin: Ensuring Good Health</strong></div>
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Clearly, eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, lean meats and poultry, and low-fat dairy products is the best way to get your daily dose of vitamins and nutrients to keep your body functioning properly and to ward off illnesses. But taking a multivitamin daily is a good backup plan, and an easy way to fill in any gaps in your diet.</div>
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Source; <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/taking-a-daily-multivitamin.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/</a></div>
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-52013287585142397022015-05-10T12:23:00.000+01:002015-05-10T12:23:46.816+01:00The BEST foods for late-night snacking (burn fat with these late night belly-blasters)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">You may have heard that eating before bed is a big-time "no no" for those looking to lose weight. In fact, you've probably even heard that eating late at night will undoubtedly cause you to GAIN weight...even worse!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Well, there's good news, and that good news is that not every food that you eat past 7PM will be automatically deposited to your butt, thighs, and love handles.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">In fact, there are certain foods that you can eat as a late-night snack that can actually INCREASE your fatloss results! The key is knowing which foods to eat, and which to avoid, as the evening progresses.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Here's a good rule of thumb: Avoid carbs before bed in favour of slow-digesting high-quality protein.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Carbohydrate consumption causes significant rise in the storage hormone insulin, which also puts the breaks on fat-burning. That's a recipe for disaster in the late evening hours as your metabolism is winding down, but fortunately, slow-digesting protein isn't.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Instead, slow digesting proteins provide your body with a steady flow of amino acids throughout the night to help you recover from exercise and maintain your calorie-burning lean muscle as you lose fat.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Here are some of my top pre-bedtime choices:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">1. White Meat Animal Protein (not red meat or fish) - White meat protein sources such as chicken and turkey are great pre-bed meal choices because they digest slowly and have a very low insulin release. These sources also promote the release of another hormone, glucagon, that assists the body with breaking down stored carbs and fat within your body to be burned for energy...a double win! Red meat and fish have a significantly higher insulin response so they're best to avoid in the evening. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">2. Cottage Cheese - Cottage cheese is very slow digesting and coats the stomach to be assimilated by the body over many hours. As a protein, it also stimulates glucagon release; a solid pre-bedtime choice. Just make sure you're using plain cottage cheese, not the flavoured varieties with added sugars.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">3. Green Vegetables - While these aren't considered a protein, they contain virtually no calories, are high in fiber, and they're very filling. Often times when I get a late night craving I eat a big bowl of green veggies and it completely kills my craving...a diet saviour!</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">4. A Slow-digesting, Low-carb Protein Shake - I use a slow-digesting protein shake before bed literally every day. It's become somewhat of a ritual and great, tasty way to end my day. The vast majority of my clients have grown to love the habit as well...who doesn't love dessert before bed? :) I normally blend the shake with almond butter to get some healthy fats in there, and man, it sure does taste good with BioTrust protein!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Now, going back to the 4 types of fish I mentioned earlier, while we have been led to believe that fish is one of the healthiest food choices around, there are actually 4 specific types of fish that you should literally NEVER eat due to incredibly high levels of contamination that can and WILL hammer the delicate cells of your body with </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">toxic inflammation...</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">In the end, this toxic inflammation build up contributes to achy joints, premature aging of the skin (and less visible organs like the heart, kidneys, and liver), difficulty shedding excess weight, cognitive decline, forgetfulness, feeling blue and moody, and so much more...</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;" /><br />
Source; https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/14d3565a38977e07 </div>
Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-49293398703928858532015-02-25T17:12:00.001+00:002015-02-25T17:18:34.367+00:00Live Long and Be Positive<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A positive outlook goes a long way toward improving survival after a heart attack.</h2>
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Patients with <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-center/coronary-artery-disease.aspx" style="background: rgb(220, 241, 255); color: #005cb7; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">coronary heart disease</a> who have positive expectations about recovery, expressing beliefs such as "I can still live a long and healthy life," had greater long-term survival, researchers reported.</div>
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Among a cohort of almost 3,000 patients undergoing <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/coronary-arteriography.aspx" style="background: rgb(220, 241, 255); color: #005cb7; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">coronary angiography</a>, those with the highest expectations for outcomes actually had the best outcomes, Dr. John C. Barefoot, and colleagues from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.</div>
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"Patients differ widely in terms of their psychological reactions to major illnesses such as coronary heart disease," Barefoot's group explained online in the <em>Archives of Internal Medicine</em>.</div>
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Source; <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/0301/live-long-and-be-positive.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/</a></div>
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-49884474191847031872014-11-26T18:54:00.000+00:002014-11-26T18:54:40.756+00:00The TRUTH about eating organic...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Hey, as I write this blog, I'm doing a little late night snacking on a batch of organic cucumbers (marinated in vinegar, yummmmm) from my local farmer's market.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Now, you've probably heard that there are benefits to eating organic, but if you're like most people, you may still be a tad confused about the whole "organic" thing (as is proved by all the organic-related emails that regularly come through my inbox).</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Perhaps you've wondered, what exactly makes something "organic" and why is it better than the regular stuff? Or maybe, what makes organic produce so darned expensive, and is there any way to enjoy it without burning a hole in my wallet?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">We'll start with some boring (yet helpful) definitions.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">For a food to be certified organic, it must meet certain USDA's criteria. For produce, this means that the produce must be grown without using most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering, or ionizing radiation.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">There are obviously other criteria when talking about meat, but for today we'll stick with produce.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">The benefits of eating organic, particularly produce, are that produce grown under organic standards have been shown to be more nutritive, possessing greater phytochemical, vitamin, and mineral content.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">In other words, you get a lot more of the good stuff and a lot less of the potentially harmful stuff—pretty much a great trade-off any way you look at it.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">As far as cost is concerned, if you're buying organic produce at your average supermarket, then yes, you will certainly pay considerably more than the adjacent non-organic fruits and veggies.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">That said, a simple solution is to shop elsewhere for your organic needs. A great solution that I use myself is to buy a "share" of the season's harvest at a local farm, known as CSA (community supported agriculture). Basically, I've got all the organic produce I could dream of from June - Thanksgiving, for a very reasonable price.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">You can get a list of local CSA farms near you by visiting </span><a href="http://localharvest.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">localharvest.org</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Another alternative to joining a local CSA is simply stopping by your local farmer's market. Health food stores are third option, but I'd recommend checking out circulars and going for what's on sale when shopping at these outlets.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Organic produce that is fresh and in season can be just as affordable, if not more so, than the regular stuff at the grocery store.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Buying in bulk can further decrease cost. As we all know, that 5-gallon tub of mayonnaise is always a steal compared to the cost of the equivalent 20 individual jars.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Remember, produce will always be cheaper in season, so stock up at the right time and then freeze the rest (frozen produce can easily last months once purchased and will still taste great; simply thaw and enjoy). This gives you the double-whammy savings of buying in season and in large amounts. The end result -- fat-burning, healthful food at a massive discount!</span><br />
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-34676337898647261172014-10-24T21:17:00.000+01:002014-10-24T21:17:47.461+01:0012 Counterintuitive Health Tips That Really Work<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Jumping from one social event to another without any time to come up for air could sacrifice the quality of your relationships. Spending time alone allows you to process your thoughts rather than act impulsively and, as a result, you get to know yourself better, says Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., author of </span><em style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Better Than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">. "Alone time enables you to be more in touch with yourself and can better give and receive," Lombardo says. "In addition, it reduces stress and anxiety, which could also contribute to relationship strains." Meditate, go for a walk, sit in a café and people watch, or even clean out your closet, she suggests.</span></div>
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-20316020789097833842014-10-16T22:28:00.000+01:002014-10-16T22:28:14.402+01:0012 Counterintuitive Health Tips That Really Work<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">You should ditch all soda, including diet. Research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health revealed that overweight and obese adults who drank diet beverages ate more calories from food than those who drank regular soda. Additionally, a University of Texas study found that diet soda drinkers had a 70 percent greater increase in waist circumference than non-drinkers over the course of about 10 years. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">"In addition, many people think 'low-fat,' 'low-sugar' or 'light' means fewer calories, but that's not always true," says Goodson. "Typically when manufacturers cut something out and the end result tastes just as good, they've added something like additional sugar."</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">After a long, exhausting workday, exercising sounds like the last thing you'd want to do, but getting your sweat on will actually energize you. Fatigue along with mood and depression improved after a single 30-minute moderate intensity exercise session, according to a study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. "Everything we do uses oxygen, so when you exercise it helps you work more efficiently and you don't tire as easily," says Nutting. "You also function better mentally."</span></div>
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-35282033438071015312014-10-14T21:28:00.000+01:002014-10-14T21:28:39.032+01:0012 Counterintuitive Health Tips That Really Work<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Many methods to improve your health are pretty straightforward: To lose weight, eat less and exercise more; to boost your energy, get more sleep; to prevent dehydration, drink more water. Others, however, are totally counterintuitive. The following 12 tips really do work -- but they may leave you scratching your head.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Energy drinks contain up to five times more caffeine than coffee, but the boost they provide is fleeting and comes with unpleasant side effects like nervousness, irritability, and rapid heartbeat, says Goodson. Plus, energy drinks often contain high levels of taurine, a central nervous system stimulant, and upwards of 50 grams of sugar per can (that's 13 teaspoons worth!). The sweet stuff spikes blood sugar temporarily, only to crash soon after, leaving you sluggish and foggy-headed -- and reaching for </span><em style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">another</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> energy drink.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">When you feel bloated, drinking water sounds as if it would only make matters worse, but it can often help, says James Lee, M.D., gastroenterologist with St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif. If you're on a high-fiber diet, for instance, then your body needs more water to work more efficiently, says Lee. "Water mixes with water soluble fiber and makes it into a gel like substance. This affects the motility of the gut and reduces the symptom of bloating." Drinking more water also relieves bloating caused by dehydration. When you're dehydrated, your body clings to the water your body does have, causing you to puff up.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Many methods to improve your health are pretty straightforward: To lose weight, eat less and exercise more; to boost your energy, get more sleep; to prevent dehydration, drink more water. Others, however, are totally counter-intuitive. The following 12 tips really do work -- but they may leave you scratching your head.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">In a Japanese study that examined how to make the most of a nap, people who took a "coffee nap" -- consuming about 200 milligrams of caffeine (the amount in one to two cups of coffee) and then immediately taking a 20-minute rest -- felt more alert and performed better on computer tests than those who only took a nap. </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Why does this work? A 20-minute nap ends just as the caffeine kicks in and clears the brain of a molecule called adenosine, maximizing alertness. "Adenosine is a byproduct of wakefulness and activity," says Allen Towfigh, M.D., medical director of New York Neurology & Sleep Medicine. "As adenosine levels increase, we become more fatigued. Napping clears out the adenosine and, when combined with caffeine, an adenosine-blocker, further reduces its effects and amplifies the effects of the nap."</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Don't brush your teeth immediately after meals and drinks, especially if they were acidic. Acidic foods -- citrus fruits, sports drinks, tomatoes, soda (both diet and regular) -- can soften tooth enamel "like wet sandstone," says Howard R. Gamble, immediate past president of the Academy of General Dentistry. Brushing your teeth at this stage can speed up acid's effect on your enamel and erode the layer underneath. Gamble suggests waiting 30 to 60 minutes before brushing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Muscle weight, that is. If two women both weigh 150 pounds and only one lifts weights, the lifter will more likely fit into a smaller pant size than her sedentary counterpart. Likewise, a 150-pound woman who lifts weights could very well wear the same size as a 140-pound woman who doesn't exercise. The reason: Although a pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle, muscle takes up less space, says Mark Nutting, fitness director of SACO Sport & Fitness in Saco, Maine. "You can get bigger muscles and get smaller overall if you lose the fat," he says. "The bulk so many women fear only occurs if you don't lose fat and develop muscle on top of it." Cut back on calories and add weight to your workout to lose inches.</span></div>
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-56939655211839242742014-09-30T23:35:00.000+01:002014-09-30T23:35:14.457+01:00At-Home Beauty Treatments for Every Skin Concern<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Strawberries, lemons, blueberries, and onions – sounds like your average grocery list, right? Just as they are nutritious and important for a well-balanced diet, these ingredients can give your skin and hair a major boost, too.<br /><br />Read on to learn these six expert-recommended at-home treatments that can help combat your biggest beauty woes.</div>
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Problem: Hyperpigmentation and dark spots</h2>
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<strong>Solution:</strong> Fresh lemon juice and a red onion</div>
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<br />Lemon juice and red onions are naturally acidic, and when combined together, they create a gentle-yet-effective at-home alternative to dark spot and hyperpigmentation treatments that are often formulated with harsh chemicals.</div>
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For best results, Michael Lin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California, suggests blending ¼ of a red onion with freshly squeezed lemon juice before applying it to the desired area with a Q-tip. After 10 to15 minutes, wash off the homemade treatment with a mild cleanser.</div>
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Problem: Dry, calloused hands and feet</h2>
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<strong>Solution:</strong> Almond milk and coffee grounds</div>
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<br />For a smoothing hand and foot scrub, Lin suggests combining almond milk with leftover coffee grounds from your morning roast. Almond milk is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, which helps protect skin from free radicals that can damage cells and break down collagen. Coffee grounds, on the other hand, offer exfoliating benefits that help reveal radiant skin. “Using a caffeine scrub helps to stimulate cells and elastin, and temporarily firm the skin,” says Lin.<br /><br />Combine 2 cups of almond milk and the coffee grounds in a bowl, then scrub the formula in circular motions on your hands and feet.</div>
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Problem: Dull skin</h2>
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<strong>Solution:</strong> Peppermint tea</div>
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<br />Using topical treatments isn’t the only way to achieve gorgeous, glowing skin. In fact, radiant skin can be attained from the inside out by drinking a generous cup of peppermint tea. Dallas-based celebrity aesthetician Renee Rouleau advises her celebrity clients to drink a cup of the minty stuff before red carpet events. <br /><br />“Peppermint tea is known to boost blood circulation, giving skin a vibrant glow,” says Rouleau, adding that peppermint can also help decrease stress. </div>
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Problem: Uneven skin tone and UV damage</h2>
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<strong>Solution:</strong> Strawberries and honey</div>
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<br />Strawberries in particular are jam-packed with vitamin C and are a natural source of salicylic acid, which is often found in anti-acne treatments to help clear skin and keep flare-ups at bay. When paired with honey, which has anti-bacterial benefits, they create a powerful at-home alternative to a store-bought mask.<br /><br />Mash together three strawberries and 1 Tbsp.honey and apply the mixture. Wash off the mask with warm water after 15 minutes.</div>
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Problem: Dry, frizzy hair</h2>
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<strong>Solution:</strong> Coconut oil</div>
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<br />As the weather gets warmer, your hair can become dry, frizzy, and completely unmanageable. Because of its moisturizing benefits, coconut oil is highly effective when it comes to nourishing hair and battling frizz.<br /><br />For a hydrating hair treatment, New York City stylist Nunzio Saviano, owner of Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York City, recommends working a tablespoon of liquefied coconut oil through your hair post-shampoo. Leave the oil in for five to 10 minutes and rinse it out with chilly water, which will also help close the hair cuticle and seal in moisture, fighting frizz.</div>
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Problem: Product buildup</h2>
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<strong>Solution:</strong> Apple cider vinegar</div>
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<br />Product buildup (sometimes confused for dandruff) is residue left behind on your hair and scalp by shampoo, mousse, hairspray, and other styling products. Additionally, dirt, natural oils, and hard water mineral deposits can build up on your hair shaft, leaving locks dull and weighed down. For a quick at-home fix, celebrity colorist Kyle White recommends a five-minute apple cider vinegar treatment.<br /><br />“Apple cider vinegar is an effective clarifying treatment [because it] removes product build up, restores shine, and helps to even out hair’s porosity,” says White. “Simply comb it through your hair and leave it on for five minutes before shampooing it out. Always follow any clarifying treatment with a deep conditioner to replace any moisture loss.”</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">Migraine is a type of</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">headache</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;"><span style="background-color: white;"> that is often localized in a certain area of the head</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">and is sometimes accompanied by a pronounced sensitivity to light and sound. Other common migraine symptoms include nausea and vomiting. Migraines are usually gradual in onset, progressively more painful and then undergo a gradual resolution. When migraines are mild to moderate, they are usually described as being dull, deep and steady. When severe, migraines are throbbing or pulsating.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">Some migraines are worsened by head motion, sneezing, straining or physical exertion. Since many patients also become sensitive to light and sound, some migraine sufferers will lie down in a darkened and quiet room to relieve symptoms.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">More common in women than in men, migraine is a chronic condition, and migraine headaches may occur infrequently or as often as several times a week. Although migraines can begin at any time, the most common time is in the early morning. While migraines can begin during</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sleep</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">, this is uncommon and must be evaluated to rule out other conditions.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">The onset of migraine usually occurs between the ages of 5 and 35. It is treatable but not curable, and it is not considered a life-threatening condition, though rarely a severe migraine may cause a</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">stroke</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">. However, if the headaches are severe and frequent, migraine can have a debilitating impact on a person’s life.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">Doctors recommend behavioural measures both to prevent and treat migraines: one </span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Regular exercise</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">:</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;"> such as swimming or walking, which can reduce stress </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.2000007629395px;">and the frequency and severity of migraines.</span></li>
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-72560567649401779732014-08-29T16:25:00.000+01:002014-08-29T16:25:43.933+01:00How to Banish Your Man Boobs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">You love breasts—as long as they're not your own. Unfortunately, getting rid of your man boobs isn't as simple as doing a bunch of pushups. In the video above, </span><em style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #393939; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Men's Health</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">nutrition advisor Mike Roussell, Ph.D., breaks down the reasons behind your "moobs" and the best ways to banish them. Watch it before you spend money on a manssiere. </span><br />
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-52183537811194583062014-08-19T20:46:00.000+01:002014-08-19T20:46:02.161+01:00Sir Paul McCartney<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-44957181973795579262014-08-15T20:34:00.003+01:002014-08-15T20:34:49.736+01:00Newsflash: Could this be a guilt-free way to drink Coke? <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The good news: The new drink has a third less sugar and a third fewer calories (89 for a 330ml can, compared to the usual 139 calories)</div>
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Flavour-wise, Deputy Web Editor Alexia describes it as "like a lighter version of Diet Coke. It's alright!"</div>
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But the bad news? Coca-Cola Life still has more than four teaspoons of sugar in every can. Not ideal.</div>
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The new blend went on sale in Argentina and Chile last year, sweetened with local South American stevia leaf extract, and it’s just gone on sale in the UK.</div>
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Stevia – <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.co.uk/weight-loss/healthy-eating/894/ask-the-expert-january-diet-fads/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">hailed by many nutritionists</a> as a satisfying alternative to sugar - is already used in the company's Sprite and Glacéau Vitamin Water ranges.</div>
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Coca-Cola have signed the UK government's health responsibility deal, and committed to reducing the calories in its drinks by 5% by the end of 2014. Great - but as we're always keen to make clear at WH, it’s not all about the calories. </div>
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In fact, Coke Life has already come in for criticism for the reason that, well, it’s still high in sugar and low in nutrients. Compared to say, green juice. Although green juice doesn't taste quite so good over spiced rum...</div>
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-17264067960395807582014-07-18T17:18:00.000+01:002014-07-18T17:18:33.070+01:0010 Most Surprisingly Unhealthy Foods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When making decisions about what we eat, it’s sometimes hard to know what’s for the best. Labels with claims of being low fat, no fat, zero calories or even a super food are helpful, but are they giving us the full picture? Here is a list of ten foods that are often mistaken as healthy but actually aren’t.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">We could be forgiven for eternally wondering how celebrities such as </span><strong>Victoria Beckham</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;"> manage a career, motherhood and looking great all at the same time.</span><br />
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From super health foods, used by fashion designer and mum-of-four Mrs Beckham, to ingredients for healthy living from The Saturdays’ singer <b>Rochelle Humes.</b> We've compiled a list of things to help ensure you stay fit and hydrated.</div>
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Plus take a look at a super <a href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/healthy-eating/" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">healthy recipe</a> from celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, in our <a href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/diet/" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">5 diet tips</a> from celebrities.<br /><br /><strong>1. The gym, Rochelle Humes</strong><br />"Gym O clock. Lots to get done today x," Rochelle wrote online recently. While we know getting to the gym is one the keys to keeping fit, fitting it into a hectic schedule can sometimes seem like too much. Take Rochelle's tip by putting a workout at the top of your to-do list. </div>
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<strong>Rochelle Humes makes sure she gets her fitness in at the start of the day</strong></div>
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<br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><strong style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">2.</strong><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"> </span><strong style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">Juice, Victoria Beckham</strong><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">"This cayenne pepper gets u going after an early morning work out! x vb," tweeted Victoria Beckham to her near-eight million followers, alongside a photograph of </span><a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2014050618602/victoria-beckham-celebrity-diet-health-tips/#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: none; border: 0px none transparent; color: #cc0000; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap" id="itxthook0p" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook0w" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; white-space: normal;">lemon</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook0icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline !important; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"> ginger & cayenne pepper juice. </span><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">The juice, by Los Angeles-based Juice Crafters, creates healthy, vitamin-rich elixirs designed to give bodies a boost after a workout without giving stomachs the heavy feeling associated with </span><a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2014050618602/victoria-beckham-celebrity-diet-health-tips/#" id="itxthook1" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: none; border: 0px none transparent; color: #cc0000; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap" id="itxthook1p" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook1w" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; white-space: normal;">eating</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook1icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/lb_icon1.png" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline !important; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">vitamin rocks. </span></div>
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<strong>Victoria Beckham's vitamin-packed juice</strong></div>
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<br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><strong style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">3. Water, Gwyneth Paltrow</strong><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">It may pass many of us by, but water is, as </span><strong>Gwyneth Paltrow</strong><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"> recently tweeted, "Full of healing power". Not only is it hydrating, water keeps the skin looking young, helps </span><nobr style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2014050618602/victoria-beckham-celebrity-diet-health-tips/#" id="FALINK_4_0_3" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(28, 125, 255) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px !important; color: #cc0000; display: inline !important; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 1px !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">weight loss</a></nobr><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"> by aiding the metabolism and boosts energy levels. Nutritionists recommend about eight glasses of water a day.</span><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><strong style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">4. Bee pollen, Victoria</strong><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">Another tip from super slender Victoria Beckham: "Totally obsessed with this Bee pollen! </span><a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2014050618602/victoria-beckham-celebrity-diet-health-tips/#" id="itxthook2" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: none; border: 0px none transparent; color: #cc0000; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap" id="itxthook2p" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook2w" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; white-space: normal;">so good</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook2icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline !important; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">for u!! X vb". </span></div>
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<strong>Victoria Beckham uses bee pollen</strong></div>
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<br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">It's easy to see why Victoria is a fan – bee pollen contains about 22 amino acids, 18 </span><nobr style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2014050618602/victoria-beckham-celebrity-diet-health-tips/#" id="FALINK_5_0_4" style="background-color: transparent !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(28, 125, 255) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px !important; color: #cc0000; display: inline !important; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 1px !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">vitamins</a></nobr><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">, 25 minerals, is extremely rich in carotenes and is high in B complex </span><a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2014050618602/victoria-beckham-celebrity-diet-health-tips/#" id="itxthook3" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: none; border: 0px none transparent; color: #cc0000; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap" id="itxthook3p" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook3w" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; white-space: normal;">vitamins</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook3icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/lb_icon1.png" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline !important; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"> and Lecithin. </span><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><strong style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">5. Tuscan kale, Nigella Lawson</strong><br style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">And if you have over indulged and you need a health kick, celebrity chef </span><a href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/nigella-lawson/" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Nigella Lawson</strong></a><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"> has the answer for a healthy dinner. "After a week of everything fried, cavolo nero (Tuscan kale), lemony asparagus and curried carrot and </span><a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.hellomagazine.com/cuisine/2014050618602/victoria-beckham-celebrity-diet-health-tips/#" id="itxthook4" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: none; border: 0px none transparent; color: #cc0000; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Geneva, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap" id="itxthook4p" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; white-space: nowrap !important;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap itxtnewhookspan" id="itxthook4w" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent transparent rgb(0, 204, 0); border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; bottom: auto; color: #009900; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-decoration: underline !important; top: auto; white-space: normal;">sweet potato</span><img class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" id="itxthook4icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px !important; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; height: auto !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; max-height: none; max-width: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline !important; white-space: normal; width: auto !important;" /></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"> soup," she tweeted alongside a picture of the healthy meal. </span></div>
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<strong>Nigella Lawson shared her healthy recipe on Twitter</strong></div>
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As you get older in life, there are many changes that take place in your body and it is mostly visible on the outside as well. People all over the world spend millions every year in trying to restrict these changes from taking place or trying to cover them up by using artificial means. What they do not realize or fail to accept is the fact that this is a process that is completely natural and that it happens to everyone. Instead of using all the methods that have been invented by man, you can check out some of the foods that fight aging. These are actually very useful and are not harmful in any way.</div>
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Most people think that it is very difficult to cope with the aging and trying to stop the effects that it has on the human body. But in fact, it is actually a process that is relatively very easy to implement and accept. Using a few simple steps, you can stop this from happening and in some cases you may even be able to reverse the effects to an extent where you start to look many years younger than you really are. Foods that fight aging are now becoming more and more popular all over the world due to the fact that they are indeed highly effective and also so easily available.</div>
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Most of the <a href="http://livingbetter50.com/five-foods-that-fight-aging/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1900ff;" target="_blank">foods that fight aging</a> can be obtained from your local super market or grocer. One of the major products that can be used for this are beans. There are many different varieties of them and they are all on the top of the list of items that are very good antioxidants. They are very low on cost and are versatile as well. Many different types of dishes can be made using them. Broccoli helps in battling against cancer and also heart disease. Walnuts are very rich in omega 3 fatty acids and can be added to many different preparations.</div>
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The way we live today has a lot to do with the way we look as we become older. Smoking, consuming products that are high in fat content, not sleeping regularly, setting sunburned, etc. have an adverse effect on us. Free radicals are produced and they grab oxygen from the cells that are healthy. This is how the cells get damaged and this accelerates the whole process. Foods that fight aging help to replenish the body and bring in the amounts of oxygen that are needed by getting rid of these free radicals. Antioxidants supply the necessary elements that are needed by them, thereby satisfying them and throwing them out of the system.</div>
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Haven't run since cross-country at school? No sweat. This women's workout plan, designed by fitness guru Amy Dixon, will help you build from a walk to a run. By the end, you'll be able to run 30 minutes without stopping - and you'll be showing off a rock hard body under your running shorts.</div>
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Do all walking and running at an intensity level that feels challenging but comfortable. Feel free to switch the rest day, but make sure you do one day of rest each week. And don't forget to stretch after each workout.</div>
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Ready to book your first race? Find your perfect run from thousands of events around the UK with the <a href="http://runnersworld.co.uk/events" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Runner's World Event Finder</a></div>
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Source; <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.co.uk/fitness/ultimate-fitness-guides/388/your-running-weight-loss-plan-beginner/" target="_blank">http://www.womenshealthmag.co.uk</a></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Limit your intake of the waist-widening chemicals in plastics by using glass or stainless-steel containers. And watch the food in them too. "Eating organic will reduce your exposure to known or suspected endocrine disruptors," says Bruce Blumberg, Ph.D., an obesogen expert at UC Irvine. </span><br />
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0United Kingdom55.378051 -3.4359729999999912.200105 -86.05316049999999 90 79.18121450000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-77338371968183648572014-03-10T22:12:00.000+00:002014-03-10T22:12:14.818+00:00Secrets of a PT: The Truth About Energy Drinks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Whether you’re trying to ensure you have enough energy to get through a training session or are trying to beat off the afternoon slump, reaching for your favorite energy drink may be doing more harm than good in helping to achieve your goals.</div>
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One of the biggest problems with many energy drinks is that they are full of sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Not only will these ingredients increase your risk of diabetes, they will also cause your body to release serotonin. Before a workout, serotonin is your worst enemy as it will leave you feeling tired and lacking the drive and energy to train.</div>
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Now you might be thinking that this doesn’t apply to you as your energy drink is sugar free or low carbohydrate, but these types of energy drinks can be just as bad as they’re generally full of toxic sweeteners or artificial ingredients that you can’t even pronounce. Sweeteners and artificial ingredients add to your body’s toxic load, making it harder for your body to burn fat and stay young and energetic.</div>
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Now here are my top 3 Clean & Lean alternatives to energy drinks:</div>
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1/ Organic Coffee – Coffee has been shown in numerous studies to improve drive, concentration, strength and endurance. Opt for an organic coffee to limit your toxin intake and don’t have coffee after 2pm so it doesn’t effect the quality of your sleep.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2/ Green Tea – A cup of green tea is a great alterative to coffee if you’re sensitive to coffee. It’s full of antioxidants and is a great natural energy booster.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />3/ Berry Burn – Bodyism’s pre workout supplement that contains Acai berry, Green Tea and L-Carnitine. All 3 are natural energy boosters that don’t fatigue your adrenal glands as much as many energy drinks or high caffeinated drinks. It’s also low in sugar and tastes incredible.</div>
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The same rules apply to the foods we eat every day as to what we consume pre-workout. Stick to natural ingredients as much as possible and don’t consume anything that you can’t pronounce!</div>
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For any other questions about energy drinks and staying Clean & Lean, please don’t hesitate to contact Lee on Twitter @Lee_Bodyism and @CleanandLean</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Healthy eating out doesn’t have to mean a side salad, tap water and going home hungry. Nutritionist Jenna</span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Zoe, author of Super Healthy Snacks and Treats and foodstolove.co.uk navigates the menus of six of our </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 10px;">favourites. Here are the first three;</span><br />
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Cutting your risk for cardiovascular disease doesn't necessarily require a total lifestyle overhaul. Simple steps like heading to bed early and waking up to a healthy breakfast can help keep your heart healthy.</div>
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"There are plenty of small changes you can make in your day that can have a big impact on your heart health," said Dr. Richard Becker, director of the University of Cincinnati Cardiovascular Institute.</div>
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You wouldn't expect your car to run on empty, so why ask your body to do it?</div>
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Starting the day off with a healthy meal not only gives you the energy you need to work or play – it's also linked to a lower risk of heart disease, a new study found.</div>
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The 16-year study of 26,000 American men found those who skipped breakfast had a 27 percent higher risk of coronary heart disease. The association held up even after the researchers controlled for other risk factors like body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol, according to the study published Monday in the journal Circulation.</div>
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Research supports the idea that yoga can help reduce such cardiovascular risks as insulin resistance, high blood pressure and blood vessel inflammation. For the 2.7 million Americans diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in which the heart's upper chambers flutter randomly instead of contracting normally, yoga may be especially helpful.</div>
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A new Washington University School of Medicine study found that AF patients who did yoga in addition to taking medication reported half the number of heart quivers compared with patients who only took meds. While not a cure for AF, regular yoga practice -- at least twice a week for three months -- also improved the subjects' heart health by easing anxiety levels and significantly lowering resting heart rates.</div>
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"It doesn't necessarily have to be yoga. Any way you reduce stress is good for the heart," Becker said.</div>
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but togetherness strengthens heart health.</div>
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Having a close relationship with another person, be it a friend, lover or relative is so heartwarming it can halve the risk of a heart attack in someone who has already had a heart attack, a 2004 heart study suggests. And one State University of New York at Oswego investigation found that blood pressure dropped when one spent time with a spouse or partner.</div>
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Becker pointed out that whether in pairs or in groups, engaging with other people does seem to help the heart, though it's not exactly known why.</div>
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"It could be that secure social ties lead to better health habits and less depression," he said. "It could also be due to neurological and hormonal changes that lessen stress and anxiety."</div>
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Toxic associations do the heart no favors, though. In one 12-year study, British civil servants in bad relationships were 34 percent more likely to have heart attacks or heart trouble than those in happier relationships.</div>
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It's no accident that chocolate hearts are associated with Valentine's Day.</div>
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Dark chocolate contains high concentrations of cocoa. Intake of this anti-oxidant rich substance appears to relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure and control blood sugar.</div>
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Just don't get carried away. Becker said that a single 1.5 ounce serving of the sweet stuff will bestow all its heart-healthy benefits without adding an overabundance of fat, sugar or calories to your diet.</div>
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When researchers from the University of South Carolina analyzed the daily movement patterns of adult men, they found that those who were the least active throughout the day had a 64 percent greater risk of dying from heart disease compared with men who reported living a less sedentary lifestyle.</div>
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Spending too much time rooted to the couch or chair may pack on unhealthy fat around the heart and lead to less desirable levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides and waist size, research suggests. This appears to be true even for people who maintain a regular exercise routine.</div>
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However, taking even short breaks can counteract some of sitting's negative impact on heart health, one European Heart Journal report found. Becker agreed.</div>
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"Taking advantage of opportunities to move has benefits that are well documented," he said. "Any effort is good, and all efforts count."</div>
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Amp up salads with good-for-the-heart ingredients. Start with a base of leafy greens, an excellent source of vitamins and phytochemicals associated with a lower risk of heart disease and depression. Toss in a half cup of steamed asparagus or a couple of slices of avocado. These are two veggies packed with folate, a vitamin that helps head off blood-vessel inflammation. To lower LDL, or "bad cholesterol," swap out the croutons for a handful of almonds or cranberries. Finally, top it all off with a vinaigrette dressing. Harvard research suggests two tablespoons daily can cut the risk of heart disease in women.</div>
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Too much or too little sleep can hurt your heart.</div>
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Findings released last year by Chicago Medical School suggest that people who catch fewer than six hours of Zs a night are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack, and one-and-a-half times more likely to have congestive heart failure, whereas people who slumber more than eight hours a night are more likely to experience chest pain and coronary artery disease.</div>
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Not enough shut-eye seems to trigger the nervous system to release high levels of "fight-or-flight" stress hormones that raise blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar. Short sleepers also tend to be heavier, which can take a toll on the heart.</div>
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While it's not clear why hitting the snooze button once too often affects the heart, some studies indicate oversleepers may be susceptible to depression and unmotivated to exercise. Or they may run out of time and energy to keep up with heart-friendly habits.</div>
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"Somewhere around eight hours seems optimal," Becker acknowledged. "But sleep alone won't necessarily impact heart health unless it's put in context with nutrition, activity, stress management and all of your other health habits."</div>
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Source; <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/heart-healthy-habits-now/story?id=22554990#8" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/Health/heart-healthy-habits-now/story?id=22554990#8</a></div>
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Can't keep your eyes open at the 3 p.m. meeting? Having trouble waking up for an early morning run? Here are 28 tips to keep your energy up — no matter the time of day.</h2>
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Put down that energy shot! There’s no need to chug crazy canned concoctions or buckets of coffee to get through the day. And better still, that doesn’t mean accepting 3 p.m. drowsiness as unavoidable. We found 28 quick and easy tips to up energy levels — no unpronounceable chemicals required.</div>
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<strong>1. Work out midday.</strong> When that mid-afternoon energy slump rolls around, <a href="http://www.greatist.com/fitness/try-a-midday-workout-to-boost-productivity-021612/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">hit the gym</a> instead of the sack. Studies suggest working out can actually increase productivity enough to counteract that time away from the office.</div>
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<strong>2. Eat chocolate.</strong> Sure chocolate’s got caffeine, but that’s not the only reason it offers a quick pick-me-up. <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/lower-cholesterol-eat-right.aspx#/slide-5" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Flavonoids</a> found in cocoa have been shown to boost cognitive skills and improve mood.</div>
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<strong>3. Power <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/sleep/0301/secrets-to-the-perfect-power-nap.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; text-decoration: none;">nap</a>.</strong> Avoid the temptation to pull a Rip Van Winkle, and take a quick midday <a href="http://www.greatist.com/happiness/power-nap/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">power nap</a> instead. Studies show the optimal amount of sleep is 10 to 20 minutes to get through the day without throwing off the night’s sleep.</div>
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<strong>4. Drink <em>some</em> coffee.</strong> We can say from experience six back-to-back cups of coffee is a recipe for instant crash-mode. But <em>one</em> cup is usually just right. One study found that just <a href="http://www.greatist.com/health/just-one-cup-of-coffee-could-keep-drivers-alert-021312/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">a single cup of coffee</a> was enough to keep sleepy drivers on a long haul more alert at the wheel.</div>
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<strong>5. Go outside.</strong> Head into the great outdoors — even if the woods aren’t nearby, a green park will do. Just 20 minutes outdoors is enough to <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/outdoor-exercise-benefits.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">feel <em>more alive</em></a>. How’s that for an energy boost?</div>
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<strong>6. Eat regularly.</strong> The body needs fuel (aka food) to function, and without it our <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/active-living/ways-to-boost-energy.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">energy and mood can spiral</a> downward. But regular, healthy meals and snacks can improve cognitive function. But keep in mind not getting enough sleep can also cause us to eat when we’re not actually hungry, so check in with that tummy before munching down.</div>
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<strong>7. Go for complex carbs.</strong> Wondering what to eat to fuel up? Complex carbs (like whole grains) are a good bet. The dose of glucose they provide serves as <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/meal-planning/shopping/buying-grains-and-beans.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">food for the brain</a>, and one study found a meal of complex carbs made subjects feel more energized. Studies have also found low-carb dieters to be moodier and more forgetful than those who do eat carbs.</div>
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<strong>8. Opt for sugar-free drinks.</strong> Studies suggest sugary energy drinks can leave us crashing as soon as one hour later. The shocker — the effects are the same even without the caffeine! That’s right, caffeine-free sugary beverages can cause a crash, too.</div>
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<strong>9. Laugh.</strong> Laughter’s a proven stress-buster, but studies suggest laughing can boost energy levels, too. (Feel free to use this as permission to go on YouTube for the next 30 minutes.)</div>
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<strong>10. Stretch it out.</strong> Just a few <a href="http://www.greatist.com/fitness/how-to-stretch-on-the-go/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">desk stretches</a> <em>could</em> be enough, but studies have suggested a little <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/alternative-health/mind-body-connection/yoga-for-health.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">yoga</a> could <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/anxiety/anxiety-and-depression.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">fight depression and anxiety</a> or other stress-related disorders.</div>
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<strong>11. Open your curtains.</strong> Environmental cues play a huge role in our body’s energy grooves (aka <a href="http://www.greatist.com/happiness/circadian-rhythms/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">circadian rhythms</a>), and sunlight can also help alleviate <a href="http://www.greatist.com/happiness/seasonal-affective-disorder/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Seasonal Affective Disorder</a>. But there’s no need to invest in a light therapy box if there’s a sunny window available.</div>
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<strong>12. Suck on something.</strong> Instead of nodding off during an <em>endless</em> meeting, eat a small piece of candy or chew on a piece of gum. One study found chewing gum can increase alertness and improve mood.</div>
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<strong>13. Think fast.</strong> It may not sound so easy when those eyelids are drooping, but making the brain work a little quicker may help the body follow suit! Thinking faster (i.e. reading at a quicker pace, brainstorming in a group, or learning a new concept) made one group of study subjects feel more energized.</div>
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<strong>14. Take a cold shower.</strong> It’s all about the polar bear swim. Researchers have even suggested a 3-minute long cold shower could be enough to counteract some of the effects of chronic fatigue.</div>
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<strong>15. Take a few deep breaths.</strong> Nope, it’s not just the key to resisting the urge to scream at that stupid driver. Deep, <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-center/stress-management-breathing-exercises-for-relaxation.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">yoga breathing</a> from the diaphragm gets blood pumping, which also boosts energy all day long.</div>
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<strong>16. Add a house plant.</strong> In a stuffy office, a houseplant can help filter out pollutants like volatile organic compounds (or VOCs for short) and ozone. And those chemicals can have both long and short-term effects, including energy-draining allergies and <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/headache-migraine/headache-prevention.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">headaches</a>. Add a plant, though, and those threats could diminish.</div>
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<strong>17. Drink water.</strong> Whether at the gym or just dealing with the daily grind, it can be hard to remember to <a href="http://www.greatist.com/health/how-much-water-should-i-drink-to-stay-hydrated/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">drink enough water</a>. But even mild dehydration can cause sleepiness, so try chugging a glass or two when fatigue strikes. Or, better yet, stay hydrated all day long!</div>
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<strong>18. Sing aloud.</strong> Even Dummies know singing requires breath control. Belt it for a full song and there’s plenty of extra oxygen pumping to feel energized, not to mention the adrenaline of taking it to the (karaoke) stage. Plus, one study showed singing significantly increased energy levels among college students (more than just listening quietly).</div>
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<strong>19. Turn on some lights.</strong> Circadian rhythms can have a big impact on how alert we feel, but one study found feeling more awake (at any time of day) can be as easy is flipping on some lights. Sorry, still no recommendations for how to stay awake during that crappy movie <em>someone</em> picked — cough, cough.</div>
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<strong>20. Get social.</strong> Studies have found people who are less social are generally less happy <em>and</em> don’t sleep as well. And compared to sedentary or quiet office work, chatting it up made study subjects feel more awake.</div>
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<strong>21. Turn up the volume.</strong> Don’t just listen to tunes to <a href="http://www.greatist.com/happiness/the-unexpected-stress-busting-power-of-music-030512/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">chill out</a>. Listening to music and tapping those toes significantly increased college kids’ alertness.</div>
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<strong>22. Change the temperature.</strong> Being too cold can cause the body’s temperature to drop, which tells it “time to sleep!”. Throw on a sweater or turn up the heat to fight off that drowsy feeling.</div>
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<strong>23. Choose the window seat.</strong> Consistently dozing off in class or meetings? Move closer to a window. The daylight, fresh air, or even just a natural view can all help boost alertness. On the flipside, a frantic street view may make it harder to focus.</div>
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<strong>24. Smell a lemon.</strong> Sniffing certain scents (aka <a href="http://www.greatist.com/happiness/does-aromatherapy-work/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">aromatherapy</a>) is rumored to have all kinds of mood benefits, but lemon oil is one of the only essential oils with proven support. Lemon is considered a stimulating scent, and one study showed it actually improved subjects’ moods.</div>
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<strong>25. Surround yourself with red.</strong> Studies have shown <a href="http://www.greatist.com/happiness/wear-more-red/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the color red</a> is associated with winning and self-confidence. Try looking at some red or violet hues (or wearing them) to feel more awake.</div>
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<strong>26. Sit up straight.</strong> Slouching over the computer could cause <a href="http://www.greatist.com/health/the-ultimate-guide-to-good-posture/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">fatigue earlier in the day</a>. Sit up straight, though — that’s shoulders back, eyes dead ahead, and lower back slightly arched — to feel more energized and possibly even get a <a href="http://www.greatist.com/happiness/does-posture-affect-self-esteem/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">boost of self-confidence</a>.</div>
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<strong>27. Do something interesting.</strong> Plan to do the most engaging or interesting task of the day during the sleepiest time of day (typically around 3pm). One study found that being interested in a task makes it significantly easier to stay awake (despite an energy lull).</div>
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<strong>28. Leave the desk.</strong> Chowing down <a href="http://www.greatist.com/health/eat-lunch-away-from-the-computer/" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">in front of the computer</a> makes overeating even more likely. But getting away from the desk at lunchtime could help re-energise and refocus, too. Whether it’s a quick walk or a long lunch, take some time to wake up away from the computer.</div>
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Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control — hard to find just when you want it most. Whether you're trying to lose weight, stop smoking, <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/being-active.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">get to the gym regularly</a>, win a promotion or pay off some debts, developing your sense of willpower is an important part of changing any behavior.</div>
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We all know that breaking a bad habit or establishing a new, healthy one can be difficult, but persistence pays off. Researchers at the University of Washington found that 63 percent of those who made New Year's resolutions were still keeping their resolution two months later. It's not going to be easy, but there are ways to increase your willpower, stay resolved and achieve your goals.</div>
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<strong>First Things First</strong><br /><br />Don't try to restructure your finances, win a promotion and <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/basics-of-healthy-living.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">lose weight</a> all on the same morning. Establish one clear, specific goal and formulate a realistic strategy for achieving it. Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don't stretch yourself too thin. Focus on one goal at a time.</div>
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<strong>Start Slow</strong><br /><br />Momentum builds gradually, and whatever your goal, don't expect to achieve it overnight. Real success takes time. If you are trying to kick a caffeine habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of vowing never to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements that will pave the way toward a larger one. These successes help your willpower grow.</div>
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<strong>Support Network</strong><br /><br />Bolster your willpower by tapping into a support network. Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have skyrocketed, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses. Suggest having a potluck dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find a support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information — all of which increase commitment and willpower.</div>
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<strong>Changing Your Environment</strong><br /><br />If possible, <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/how-to-live-a-well-balanced-life.aspx" style="color: #005cb7; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">alter your environment</a> to reduce temptation or encourage positive behavior. Want to get in shape? Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking? Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be tempted to light up.</div>
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<strong>More Than Willpower</strong><br /><br />Sometimes changing your behavior requires more than willpower. If you are struggling with an addiction or want to make a significant lifestyle change, seek the guidance and support of a professional. An expert may be able to provide intensive support and followup or prescribe medication to reduce physical symptoms. For example, without help only 5 percent of smokers can quit but that number rises to 30 percent when people seek both drug therapy and counseling.</div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Learn more in the Everyday Health </span><a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/index.aspx" style="background-color: white; color: #005cb7; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Healthy Living Center</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">.</span></div>
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Kevin Vickershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07478275988988467292noreply@blogger.com0United Kingdom55.378051 -3.4359729999999912.188654999999997 -86.05316049999999 90 79.18121450000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446070894969329795.post-6282083777236321332014-01-16T21:13:00.000+00:002014-01-16T21:13:16.280+00:00Get Fit: 5 Secrets to Exercising During Menopause<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you're like most women, your sneakers are probably collecting more dust bunnies than miles. But if you want to find hormone happiness during perimenopause and menopause, it's due time to dust those babies off!</div>
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"All exercise, ranging from housework to running marathons, impacts menopause in a positive way," In fact, exercise can help prevent the muscle and bone loss from which many postmenopausal women suffer, according to the <a href="http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/fitness-fact-article/2596/exercise-and-menopause/" style="border: 0px; color: #6a5bff; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">American Council on Exercise</a>. Also, a <a href="http://news.psu.edu/story/148232/2012/06/27/menopausal-women-could-work-out-their-hot-flashes" style="border: 0px; color: #6a5bff; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">recent Penn State study</a> found that menopausal women who exercise experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following their workout. While a <a href="http://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/2013/exercise-not-reduce-vms-final.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #6a5bff; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">recent study from the MsFLASH Research Network</a> found some conflicting information -- that aerobic exercise isn't significantly associated with reduced hot flashes -- it did find that exercise does have positive effects on sleep quality, insomnia and depression in both perimenopausal and menopausal women. What's more, exercise may be effective at treating menopausal depression, according to a <a href="http://www.alphagalileo.org/ViewItem.aspx?ItemId=134273&CultureCode=en" style="border: 0px; color: #6a5bff; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">recent review published in <em style="border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Cochrane Library</em></a>," says <a href="http://spectrumhealthblogs.org/menopause/" style="border: 0px; color: #6a5bff; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Dr. Diana Bitner, MD,</a> a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner & Physician and board-certified OB/GYN. "My patients who exercise on a regular basis have fewer menopause symptoms as well as improved body chemistry -- lower cholesterol, better sugar control, less weight gain, and stronger bones. Women who exercise have better sleep, better mood and better quality of life."</div>
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According to Dr. Bitner, body fat (which, of course, tends to increase after menopause) spurs hot flashes and night sweats, leads to poor sleep, saps energy, brings down moods and can wreck self-image. Put that all together, and that also means a torpedoed libido. "I talk to my patients about belly fat as a furnace that makes them hot and tired. As belly fat increases, energy decreases and hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances increase. As belly fat increases, so does insulin resistance -- and this can cause cravings for carbohydrates and more <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-sarver-dolgen/weight-gain-how-to-ward-off-menopausal_b_2885781.html" style="border: 0px; color: #6a5bff; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">menopausal weight gain</a>," she says. "If a patient has a high BMI and body fat percentage, her risk of snoring and sleep apnea increases, adding another reason for poor sleep, low energy, and hot flashes."</div>
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"Exercise can initially increase hot flashes by increasing body temperature -- especially in women who are overweight. Fortunately, such hot flashes improve as body fat is lost," Dr. Bitner says. So, if you expect yourself to jump right back into your workout where you left off without any changes in performance, you are setting yourself up for (possibly workout-ending) disappointment. Don't worry; you'll get there. Just remember that slow and steady wins the get-fit race. In the meantime, Dr. Bitner recommends staying hydrated and focusing on big, full belly breaths to lessen exercise-induced hot flashes.</div>
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The best form of exercise is the one that you will actually do! So find a workout -- or a variety of workouts -- that you love! "Women are more likely to stick to a regimen if they have a workout buddy and if they actually enjoy the activity," Dr. Bitner says. My hubby, David, and I are living proof -- and a match made in workout heaven. Five days a week we ride our bikes together, and two days a week we strength train. Besides being a great spotter, David helps keep me on track -- and in return I cheer him on when he wants to throw in the towel. So who motivates you? Consider exercising with your friends, family members or even your coworkers at lunch. It can be a great way to infuse some fun into your workout routine and make it feel like a little less work. If fitness-loving friends are in short supply, try taking exercise classes where you can meet other health-minded women and get the support you deserve. Who knows, you might just make a lifelong friend while you're at it!</div>
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"Exercise has three components: aerobic activity, strength training, and stretching. For the best results, women need a balance of all three," Dr. Bitner says. "Stretching helps avoid injury and improves performance; strength training helps avoid injury, keeps bones strong, and significantly helps weight control; aerobic activity improves fitness and heart health as well as burns calories and helps maintain a healthy weight." She advises that each week you get in one long cardio workout, two shorter interval workouts (think: a brisk walk with quick bursts throughout) and three strength-training workouts.</div>
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"Anyone starting a new or more strenuous exercise regimen should consult their physician in case risk factors for heart disease are significant enough to require a stress test first," Dr. Bitner says. Also, if you have any existing injuries or conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis, discuss them with your physician before you hit the gym. While they're certainly no excuse to skip the gym (exercise can actually improve many aches and pains!), you need to tailor your workout to fit your body's limitations.</div>
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Enlisting the expertise of my trainer, Daniel Shamburg, MS, CSCS, owner of <a href="http://www.shift-fitness.com/#Wed" style="border: 0px; color: #6a5bff; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Shift Fitness</a> in Carlsbad, California, is one of the best investments I've ever made in my health. He comes to my house twice a week, armed with his mantra, "The only machine needed is YOU!" and also lends his get-fit expertise via <a href="https://helpouts.google.com/101084269150525834699/ls/b3c06fbb51185485" style="border: 0px; color: #6a5bff; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Google Helpouts</a> and in his studio. If you decide to hire a trainer, make sure he or she has a certification through a body such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the American College of Sports Medicine. After all, you want to get fit, not injured!</div>
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Put yourself and your exercise routine on the top of your to-do list. Start today! Ditch the exercise excuses and celebrate yourself with a healthy workout!</div>
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Source; <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-sarver-dolgen/get-fit-5-secrets-to-exercising-during-menopause_b_4569692.html" target="_blank">5-secrets-to-exercising-during-menopause</a></div>
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Bad news: Beer can leave behind more than a hangover.<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span><span class="s1" style="background-color: yellow; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">People who consumed an average of 2.5 beers per day raised their body’s arsenic content by 30 percent</span>, according to new research from Dartmouth College.</div>
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You heard that right: arsenic—that potent poison worthy of murder mysteries. So what’s going on? The alcohol in beer could impair your body’s ability to metabolize the content present in the grains used in brewing, allowing it to linger in your system. Grossly enough, researchers discovered this by testing toenail clippings—markers of prolonged exposure to arsenic—finding that other foods including fish, rice, and Brussels sprouts are arsenic-containing culprits, too.</div>
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Arsenic occurs naturally in the environment, so it <em style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">can</em> end up in your ground water, which then works its way into your food and tap. And while you won’t suffer arsenic poisoning from overindulging with a few IPAs or eating sushi every now and then, consuming a diet of foods high in the stuff can cause it to accumulate in your system<span class="s2" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span>over time. The World Health Organization estimates that a prolonged exposure of 5 years or more can cause serious side effects, like kidney failure, skin lesions, and various types of cancers, according to the EPA. </div>
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Keep your system clean by<span class="s2" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span>eating a varied, healthy diet and don’t rely too much one any one specific type of food, suggests lead researcher, Kathryn Cottingham, Ph.D. And stock up on antioxidants—a Columbia University study found that vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as riboflavin and folic acid can help reduce your risk of arsenic-related skin lesions by up to 68 percent.</div>
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Source; <a href="http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/dark-side-your-brew?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-MensHealth-_-Content-nutrition-_-badbeer" target="_blank">http://www.menshealth.com</a></div>
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