The power of a positive body and mind

Perfect health depends upon a balance of the trinityruling a body - physical, mental, emotional. You cannot run a healthy mind whenyou have a physical deficit. The mind governs, but the condition of the bodyalso affects the mind.

You must recognize that harmful thought patterns – fear,hatred, anxiety, over sensitivity - originate in brain-cell starvation andbodily fatigue. Positive thinking is utterly impossible in a mind physicallyunder par to a serious extent. If you think that food does not influence yourhusband’s frame of mind, try showing him that new dress before dinner! Now thatyou have learned your bitter lesson about food and disposition, you had bettershow him those new shoes after dinner!

Alternatively, take the husband, whom the doctor has puton a reducing diet. Feed him a low-calorie salad-and-fruit dinner, and a fewhours later he will throw caution to the wind in favour of a Dagwood sandwichdripping with calories. A clean steak, liver, or lamb chop or other proteinfoods will keep your dieting husband from raiding the icebox much more than anynagging on your part.

By making certain that you eat a diet to maintain the properchemical balance in your body, you restore your functional balance and checkthe effects of stress upon your system. Often, by relieving some of thephysical tensions caused by hidden hunger, you can soften the inner climate inwhich you must do your thinking. It is much easier to enlist your conscious ifit is not preoccupied with being hungry.

Stomachs constantly harassed with inferior, inadequate, andindigestible meals become touchy. So does a brain that is constantlyundernourished. The brain in a tired, undernourished, and ill-cared-for body ismost assuredly going to be the brain with the greatest amount of irritability.

An abused, undernourished, harassed body generally houses amind incapable of optimum thinking and reasoning power. As the central powerstation of the body, the brain must be kept in top physical condition throughnatural means so its mental activities can be controlled. Unhealthy thoughthabits have a pretty hard time dwelling in a contented body.

One of the reasons that humans have advanced so much furtherthan animals is that there is very little thinking brain in animals. The basisfor their nervous control is undoubtedly autonomic or automatic. Animalsbreathe, digest food, perform muscular movements without thinking, and showbasic emotional responses - including rage. Like humans, the animal wants todestroy anything threatening his security. The thinking portion of your brainis your cerebrum. As in animals, the basic human emotion is fear. However,pragmatic humans learn to overcome this with correct diet and positive thinking.

Hate, anxiety, and guilt are the emotions causing physicalillness if the thinking brain is not allowed to keep the house in order.Positive thinking restores the criteria of normalcy out of neurotictendencies-freeing you of physical symptoms, letting you progress unhampered bymental conflict, and giving you a satisfactory working capacity .

The positive thinker is able to love someone besideshimself.  Do not confuse love with sex.Sex is love which loves to be loved, and is a subject which desires to possessthe from anything which would hurt itself. It becomes incapable ofunderstanding sacrifice. Pride and sex are psychologically inseparable.

Love can be shown in all relationships - man and wife,father and daughter, mother and son. It is self-surrender because of thenobility of the person loved. Love and humility are inseparable.

The most important factor in your personal health,happiness, and effectiveness depends on whether you can love and are loved morethan you hate. When you love, you give. But when you hate, you can only deprivesomeone of happiness. In addition, happiness is the only thing you can givewithout having.

We must learn to love. We must learn it repeatedly and overagain each day. In addition, we must teach it every day- in everything we do,in every contact with our fellow humans .The destroying power of hate, which noone meant to teach us, comes of itself. It is true that if we say, “I loveyou,” It may be received with doubt, for there are times when it is hard tobelieve.

However, say “I hate you,” and the one spoken to believes itinstantly finally. A thousand times afterward you can say ”I love you” to thatperson – and mean it every time- but it still does not change the fact thatonce you said ”I hate you, ”and meant that, too. Hate can leave a mark on thesurface that love had worn so smooth with its eternal caresses. Love must belearned, and learned repeatedly; there is no end to it. Hate needs noinstruction but waits only to be provoked - and, when it is provoked, rips youapart. Do you want that? Is hating worth the price you must pay?

NO! Hatred expressed hurts those about you; hatred repressedcreates nervousness and symptoms that can simulate almost any physical disease.

Be positive!

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Motivational tips for losing weight for women

In recent years the psychological approach called behaviourmodification has proved highly successful in treating eating disorders from themild to the very serious. Because many experts believe that external stimuli,or cues in the environment trigger eating, they have focused on altering habitsthat are, in fact conditioned responses to false stimuli. What many people readas signals to eat are in fact symptoms - or sensations - of fatigue,depression, anxiety, boredom or tension.

The aim of behaviour modification is to teach you torecognise when you are most vulnerable to false stimuli and how to change yourbehaviour to thwart inappropriate responses. By attending to your patterns,your habits and your responses, you can avoid the feeling of helplessness that overtakes troubled eaters.

 The followingtips should help to get you started:

- The first step is to decide you really do want to change.List the benefits you believe will result if you succeed in gaining control ofyour eating.

- Set realistic goals. Weight gained over 10 years cannot belost in a week or two.

- Focus on patterns, not kilograms. You are teaching yourselfnew responses, not counting every bite.

- Do not collapse in guilt if you breakdown and have achocolate biscuit. Just put away the rest.

- Keep a food diary. Be honest and precise.

- When you’ve become aware of your personal danger zones, takeaction to avoid them: plan ahead; change your routine; avoid temptation.

- Eat three meals a day. Do not skip. Have a good breakfast andmake every meal an occasion. If you must snack, make it low-kilo-joule.

- Eat only sitting down and, when at home, in a placedesignated specially for eating.

- Present food attractively. Divide your meals into two ormore courses, even if the second course is only coffee or tea with biscuits.

- Eat slowly. Taste your food. Put down your knife and forkafter every two or three bites. Make each meal last 20 to 30 minutes.

- Never shop when you are hungry. Make a list and stick to it.Buy only what you need right now. Buy small packages, even if they are not thebest bargain. Buy foods that require preparation-and enough time to think aboutwhether you really need to eat.

- Build support for success. Educate those close to you toreinforce your efforts. But weight control and eating habits are yourresponsibility. Do not ask someone else to control your actions.

- Act thin. Stand erect. Walk confidently at any weight andyou will look better, feel better.

- Look at yourself in the mirror once a day, but weighyourself only every week or two. Weight fluctuates from day to day, and youcould unfairly become discouraged by failure to lose or by suddenly gaining akilogram or two.

Once you reach your desired weight or state of health, don’trevert to old habits. Remind yourself that you have accomplished somethingterrific. And, if you do find your weight creeping back up, start a dairy againto find out where you are having trouble.

You will have had a lot of practice running your own life bythen. It should not take you long to get yourself back on the right track.

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Safe Cold Remedies for Pregnant Women

Pregnancy is a wonderful and unique time in the life of anywoman. It is a very emotional time – from scary and worried to total ecstasyand joy. All in all, it is a life-changing period in any woman’s life.

But it is also a time of unaccountable questions - whetherthe mother-to-be and the child will be healthy and how to deal with anysickness or illness, especially viruses. One of the questions is whether themother is prone to the common cold or not? What to do when getting the cold? Duringthis time in a woman’s life be careful about taking over-the-counter-medicines asmany of cold medicines, for instance cough syrups and decongestants containalcohol which can be very bad for the foetus. It may also contain aspirin,which is also not good for the baby. For any pregnant woman a good nasal sprayis a gift from heaven when her nose is congested – but try to avoid using it.Usually it works by tightening the small blood vessels of the nasal passagesbut unfortunately it may also tighten the arteries leading to the uterus.

The good news is that there are many natural and safe cold remedies a pregnant woman can use before reaching for the medicine bottle:

Follow a diet that is rich in immune-enhancing foods. Fruits,vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals; beans and legumes are the best.Yogurt and other fermented foods also contribute to a healthy immune system.Also ensure the intake of the so-called ‘good fats’ – essential fatty acids,for instance the omega-3 fatty acids are just as important for proper immune functioning.

The importance of plenty of sleep cannot be overemphasized.It also plays an integral part in proper immune system function. Get some deepsleep; at least six to eight hours a night.

Drink plenty of fluids - water, clear soups and herbaldrinks. This will combat dehydration and makes the mucous thin. Hot drinkscombine with sweating is also very beneficial to ease the symptoms of a cold:mix a pinch of cayenne pepper, the juice of one lemon, a minced clove of garlicand a gram of vitamin C in a cup of hot water and sip it slowly.

Add six to eight drops of cinnamon oil to a warm bath andafterwards rub the oil undiluted to the temples and chest. Or fill the bathwith hot water and add two handfuls of Epsom salts to the water. Soak in thewater as long as possible. Warning: be careful not to over-heat the bath wateras it may be harmful to the baby. For steam inhalation, mix a few drops ofcinnamon oil to a bowl of hot water, cover the head with a towel, bow over thebowl and inhale and exhale for a few minutes.

Some herbs and spices are known to relieve cold symptoms forinstance garlic, ginger, basil, etc. However, always seek medical advice beforeembarking on any home remedies containing herbs and spices to ensure the healthof the baby or mother is not jeopardized.

Vitamins and minerals are also good natural remedies fordealing with the nasty symptoms of a cold and to build up the immune system.But, once again seek medical advice because pregnant women should not takemegadoses of vitamins and minerals as it may be potentially harmful to an unbornchild.

Whatever natural or home-remedy is followed, always consultwith your health professional. Sometimes herbs can be riskier than medicationsprescribed or bought off the shelf. The reason is that herbs are ‘drugs’ andmany of them are not tested and labelled for use during pregnancy.

Remember, take thetime to laugh, relax, and enjoy social interactions because in spite of themiserable feeling, it is still the most wondrous time in any woman’s life!

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Stress – the hidden workplace danger

Although women in different jobs face different physical andhealth dangers, stress is a major problem for most working women. Stress atwork is defined as anything that causes too much strain or pressure on aperson, and it is increasingly being linked to various health problems. Medicalresearch has shown that stress can cause changes in blood pressure, heartbeat,stomach juices and other body functions. Perhaps even more serious are theemotional and psychological problems caused by stress. These include anxiety,depression, and lack of motivation and loss of enthusiasm.

Employers have come to accept that stress cause illness,absenteeism and reduced productivity. However, not enough is done to createless stressful work environments. Stress is still often seen as work-relatedproblem.

More can still be done by employers and workers to reduceworkplace stress. Here are some ideas to implement:

·        Change the thinking that stress is a personalweakness and that the individual alone needs to be treated. Start looking atthe worker in relation to the workplace and identify how this contributes tothe stress. Identify ways of changing the workplace to minimise stress.

·        Also, develop workplace policies, which preventdiscrimination on the grounds of race, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation,or disability.

·        Make sure that the job, tools, and equipment aresuited to the worker and her skills.

·        Give individuals and groups of workers mortindependence and a greater role in decision-making.

·        Ensure that health care services at work canhelp workers cope with stress.

Remember, stress is a common threat to everybody!

Anorexia nervosa

Although there are different definitions of anorexia nervosa, most agree that the central characteristic is that of starvation. A person who is anorexic is obsessed with being slim, terrified of becoming fat, and preoccupied with denying themselves food. Even while starving themselves, they cannot stop thinking of food. Another common feature is massive weight loss, which is usually accompanied by amenorrhoea (this means that monthly periods stop).

It is very common for women with anorexia to have a distorted view of their bodies. The majority of those who become anorexic were never overweight to start with. They, however, see themselves as fat, regardless of how thin they become. Obsessive exercising is also common.

Anorexia nervosa is most common among young women, particularly adolescents, but it does occur among older women and men. About 10% of sufferers starve themselves to death. Those who recover from the disorder may experience ling-term side effects, such as infertility.

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The health benefits of yoghurt

The benefits of yoghurt come from ‘acidophilus’ bacteria init. These convert milk into yoghurt by forming lactic acid, which partiallycurdles the milk and suppresses the growth of harmful bacteria population ofthe gut, helping to fight off infections. Most yoghurts are sold with thesebacteria still alive but, kept dormant by refrigeration, and develop a sharp,acid taste if the bacteria in them are allowed to be active. In heat-treated yoghurt,the bacteria have all been killed off, but the lactic acid has by then alreadybeen produced and the growth of harmful bacteria inhibited. However, once thecarton has been opened, the yoghurt is then still subject to bacterialcontamination.

Yoghurt is a source of protein, natural sugars, fat, calcium,and other minerals, as well as of B vitamins. The amount of fat it containsdepends on the milk used. Yoghurts sold as low-fat are less than 2 per cent fat,compared with about 3,5 per cent fat in whole-milk yoghurt.

Make your own yoghurt

Bring 600 ml milk slowly to the boil in a thick-bottomedsaucepan. Let it cool to blood heat - test by sprinkling a few drops on theinside of your wrist. It should feel neither hot nor cold.

Stir in a tablespoon of live yoghurt (from your last boughtcarton). Then pour the mixture into a clean shallow dish, wrap it in a linencloth and then in a thick towel, and put it in a warm airing cupboard for sixto eight hours. The yoghurt will keep for up to six days in the refrigerator.Use the last tablespoonful for the next batch.

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Look after your breasts

Breasts are symbols of femininity and nothing is morebeautiful than healthy breasts. Woman must look after the health of theirbreasts and what better manner than to pamper them regularly:

Self- examination of your breasts is imperative. Do it inthe shower, in the bath or while applying body cream. 

When the skin is wet, themovements are smoother and it becomes easier to detect any lumps orabnormalities.

Make sure that the self-examination of the breasts coincideswith your hormonal cycle. This way, you will not be fooled by changes inappearance due to fluctuations in hormones.

Make sure you know the normal consistency of your breasts tobe able to recognize changes such as bumps, size, texture, thickening, pain,redness, appearance, etc. Some women experience sensitivity just before orduring menstruation.

During examination, keep varying the positions (standing andlying). When the breast tissue moves, it allows us a more complete review.Press parts of the breast with the first three fingers, firmly but gently at atime.

Use these three easy movements to self-examine your breasts:the clock (movement heading towards the nipple), zigzag (top to bottom) and ina circle around the nipple. Make small circular motions along these imaginarylines.

It is also good practice to have a mammography test at leastonce a year and a full medical checkup on your breasts.

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The health benefits of being in love

Love has many physical benefits, but it would seem that menand women who are in a relationship get many mental health benefits too. It wasfound that people who had been in a relationship for a few years were lesslikely to be depressed and attempt suicide. Other studies have found similarfindings, stating that married people report lower levels of depression anddistress. Apparently, married men are also half as likely to commit suicide assingle men, and one third as likely as divorced men are.

The mortality rates for single males aged between 30 and 59are two and half times higher than their non-single counterparts! Single womenalso face a 23 percent higher mortality rate than those who are married.Researchers suggest that this difference in longevity is because most singlepeople have poorer health benefits, a lower income and are socially isolated.Being supported and connected to others is an essential part of keepinghealthy.

It’s no coincidence that love is often depicted using aheart shape. A recent study by researchers at the University of Rochester inNew York found that those in a happy relationship are three times more likelyto survive heart surgery. The researchers reported that a good marriage couldbe as beneficial to the heart as quitting smoking, staying at a healthy weightand reducing high blood pressure. Similar findings were found by those at theUniversity of North Carolina and a study in Human Communication Research. Theyboth found that being in love and expressing your emotions had a positiveimpact on cholesterol.

Go out, get somebody to love. We as human beings are made tolove!

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Why exercising is good for you

Here are some random thoughts on the benefits of exercising:

1. It's good for your heart

It had been found over many years of research that exercisereduces LDL cholesterol, the kind that clogs arteries. It also reduces yourblood pressure, relieving stress on your heart; improves your insulinsensitivity; improves heart muscle function; and blood flow and diminishes thechances of developing blood clots.

2. Exercise promotes weight loss

Should you exercise energetically for at least 30 minutes aday, you are bound to lose weight! You can also do an hour of intensiveexercise every second day if this fits into your schedule more easily. Beconsistent and be regular.

3. Exercise prevents osteoporosis

Exercise, together with a healthy calcium intake, buildsstrong bones. Weight-bearing exercises, like running, walking, and weightlifting, help lower your odds of getting osteoporosis as you grow older,according to experts.

4. Exercise lowers high blood pressure

Exercise is good for your blood pressure - no matter yourage, weight, race, or gender. In addition, it really does not matter whetheryou get exercise from a brisk walk, a fast run or a few laps in the pool; theresults are equally good.

5. Exercise is an excellent de-stressor

It is general knowledge: exercise counters stress anddepression. However, exactly how and why does this work?

Exercise acts as a temporary diversion to daily stresses andit improves self-esteem. Increased core temperature during exercise may lead toreduced muscle tension and favourable alterations in brain neurotransmitters.Mood improvements may also occur due to the increased secretion of endogenous(internal) opiates, e.g. endorphins. Psychological changes may occur because ofchanges in norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, all hormones which canaffect mood and anxiety levels.

6. Exercise prevents colds

Health experts believe that exercise spikes the immunesystem for a few hours each day, helping to ward off colds. Thirty minutes ofbrisk walking is enough to make you reap the benefits of exercise.

7. Exercise reduces the severity of asthma

Many people, who suffer from exercise-induced asthma,understandably try to avoid exercise. However, sports medicine specialists say itis possible for asthmatics to continue exercising if they use preventivemedications wisely and avoid certain triggers that exacerbate attacks.Exercise-induced asthma can be made worse by cold, dry air or air containinghigh levels of pollen or pollutants. The extra effort made to stay fit pays offin fewer or milder asthma attacks overall and a need for less medication.

Experts recommend swimming as one of the best exercises forpeople with asthma.

8. Exercise reduces diabetic complications

Lifestyle factors have a huge impact on certain conditions –and diabetes is one of them. Exercise can help to reduce your insulinrequirements, lower your cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, and in thelong term can reduce the development of heart disease and stroke. This isimportant because diabetics have a higher risk of developing heart andcirculatory problems. Exercise can also promote weight loss, improve circulation,and reduce stress levels (raising your glucose level).

9. Exercise promotes a healthy pregnancy

Although exercise might be risky in some cases, the benefitsof exercising during pregnancy generally far outweigh the risks and some womencan even exercise up until the third trimester. Relaxation exercises, Kegelexercise that strengthen the pelvic muscles and back exercises are allimportant for pregnant women.

10. Exercise has anti-ageing effects

Exercise enhances blood flow to the brain, possibly reducingrisk of stroke. It also improves reasoning and memory.

Regular exercise arouses the brain and slows downdegeneration of the central nervous system, which leads to slower reactiontimes and poorer coordination.

Exercise also increases strength and size of muscles andimproves lung function. Regular exercise can reduce body fat and lower the riskof chronic lifestyle diseases in the elderly. Recent literature suggests thatthe greatest threat to health is not the aging process itself, but ratherinactivity.

11. Exercise promotes brain health

If you thought, exercising your brain meant only doing a fewcrossword puzzles or learning a language, you may be wrong – rather put on yourwalking shoes and get moving.

It was found that the brain responses in active seniorswere comparable to those of young adults.

It is thought that exercise increases the flow of blood tothe brain, just as it improves circulation to the heart and the rest of thebody. Activity also stimulates the growth of nerve cells in the part of thebrain involved in memory.

12. Exercise is great for your sex life.

The medical research points towards it: the fitter you are,the better your sex life is.

The reason seems to be two-fold: psychologically you feelbetter about yourself and more inclined towards sex, and physically, being fitimproves libido, blood circulation and sexual functioning.

13. Exercise improves sleeping patterns

Relaxation exercises will help you to ease tension andrelieve headaches, backaches, and insomnia. Exercise releases the body's ownpainkillers, called endorphins, into your system. It also helps you to gain asense of emotional wellbeing and a feeling of being more in control.

14. Exercise helps prevent stroke

Need another reason to make good on that long overduepromise to get more exercise? It can dramatically cut your risk of stroke.

Jogging 15 to 20 minutes a day most days would qualify ashighly active. Brisk walks of 30 minutes a day on most days would qualify asmoderate activity.

The positive effects on muscle strength and aerobic capacitycould be translated into an improvement in the activities of daily living, andthis is what really makes a difference in your life.

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How alcohol affects women

Whether we like it or not, the simple factis that alcohol affects men and women differently.

According to US research, alcoholism amongwomen is on the rise across the globe. The reasons are hotly debated but it isthought that greater entry into the job market, and the stresses that itbrings, greater financial independence, and greater pressure on the home frontare all contributing factors. As well as anxiety, depression and loneliness insingle and divorced women.

How does it affect our bodies?

Women are, on average, smaller than men are;so equivalent doses of alcohol lead to greater concentration in their bodies.

Women carry more fatty tissue than men.Body fat contains little water, so women have less water with which to dilutethe alcohol.

Women have lesser amounts of the enzymethat metabolises alcohol, so more of the alcohol that women consume enters thebloodstream as pure alcohol.

When women’s oestrogen levels are high,such as when they are premenstrual, the intoxicating effects of alcohol willset in faster.

Chronic consumption of alcohol alsoincreases the risk of breast cancer.

Moderation is the key. The secret lies inmoderation rather than total abstinence (unless advised otherwise by yourdoctor); if you are a social drinker and suddenly go cold turkey, you are morelikely to start a cycle of binge drinking. For the same reason, it is also bestnot to abstain for a whole week and then take the whole week's units in onesitting.

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Fitness and Exercise Guide and Advice

According to few, insulin levels playthe largest role in losing weight. Other experts determine that our body typeis the key to finding the proper exercises and diet plans that work with thebody. To find out your body type you will need to talk to your doctor, or elsevisit the World Wide Net to find answers to your questions. Other details areavailable over the Internet that can help you decide on which diet is best foryou, as well as which exercises works best with your body.


To achieve a healthier status and maintain weight diet must combine withexercise, since one without the other will not work. Combining healthyprovisions with correct exercises can bring you good health and physical fitness,which will enhance your quality of life. It will also help you keep your body’szone to a level.

The body and mind is complicated, however both work together to produceresults. Many experts, including theorists, doctors, scientist, and philosophersare continuing to find answers to the body’s functions.

Some of the confusion comes when people diet, exercise and take care of themself, yet they still gain weight. Barry Sears wrote a compelling book titled AWeek in the Zone, which produced some outstanding advice. Some of theinformation in the book helps us to decide on exercises and diets that suit usbest, since insulin plays a large part in healthier living. The author lets usknow that the hormones consequence of intakes of carbohydrates and caloricdiffer from the hormones that produce protein and calories. , he continuesletting us know that the effects of hormones that produce fats and calories toodiffer in the direction of health.

The author brings us to see that a balance is needed, yet the balance isfactored by the different hormonal levels. Thus, eating healthy, giving thebody proper fluids and exercising is the only answer to living a productive andquality lifestyle.

One of the biggest setbacks that people adhere to is making excuses to avoiddieting and exercise. Countless of people find it easier said than done tostick with diet and exercise programs that facilitates them to remain healthywhile maintaining weight.

One of the largest reasons is that most people do not understand their body andits type, or have difficulty adhering to a schedule. One of the largest reasonswhy this happens is that many people find it difficult to plan, set goals thatwork, and find solutions that help the person maintain a schedule. The threesomeis the ultimate tools for working toward good health and fitness. If you areuncertain of the types of exercises, this too can hold you back. Walking up anddown the stairs is an aerobic exercise. Mowing the lawn is another type ofexercise. Anytime the body is in motion, producing actions it is exercising.Lifting 12’ ounces of beer is not an exercise. Alcohol if overused will affectthe body and mind dramatically.

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Start the day sunny side up

Eating a proper breakfast is one of the best steps you cantake to lose weight, research has shown. 

Unfortunately, nearly 25% of peopleskip breakfast, often blaming lack of time.

It may take a bit of planning to make breakfast part of yourroutine, but it's definitely worthwhile. The following suggestions may helpyou: plan what you are going to eat for breakfast and include these foods onyour shopping list; set the alarm to go off 15 minutes earlier, so that youwill have time to eat a simple, healthy breakfast; and if you can’t face foodjust after getting up, prepare food to take along to work and eat during thecourse of the morning.

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So just what health benefits does sex bring?

Believe it or not, sex is not only their for carnal pleasures. It is also good for your health:

Improved sense of smell:

Prolactin (a hormone produced after sex)stimulates the olfactory nerve, the center for smell, increasing smellperception.

Reduced risk of heart disease:

For men! Having sex 3 – 4 times a week willcut your risk of heart attack or stroke in half! Women also benefit in thiscategory though the results are not as clear in percentage.

Weight loss, overall fitness:

During sex, the average person maintainstheir heart rate above 70% of the maximum, making sex a wonderful workout. (Soalthough quickies are fun, marathons can be great cardiovascular workouts!)

Reduced depression:

Sperm contains prostaglandin (a male sexhormone) that when absorbed in the female reproductive tract helps to regulatefemale hormones maintaining a balance and decreasing mood swings anddepression.

Pain Relief:

Endorphins released immediately upon orgasmare natural pain relievers that remain active in the body for several hoursafter climaxing. Intercourse also produces more estrogen in the female bodywhich helps to reduce the discomfort of monthly PMS.

Improved immunity:

People who have sex once or twice a weekhave been shown to have higher rates of immunoglobulin A, a known immunebooster.

Better bladder control:

The muscles used during sex are the sameused in doing the infamous "kegel exercises". Yes, this applies tomen too!

A happier prostate:

To produce seminal fluid, the prostate andthe seminal vesicles take minerals, zinc and calcium, concentrating them up to600 times. However, any carcinogens in the blood would also be concentrated tothis amount. Urologists support ejaculation as a measure of prostate cancerprevention by removing the concentrated carcinogens, rather than allowing themto cluster and cause damage.

The Moral of the Story

Sex has many health benefits throughout allour different stages of life. Overall, it promotes physical, psychological andsexual health. And if you are in between lovers, abstaining, or waiting forthat one special person, remember your roots; masturbation. It is a naturalpart of your sex life that will bring along many of the benefits of sex with apartner, plus provide a great time learning more about your own body andsexuality.

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Eat for beauty

The term 'beauty comes from within' traditionally means that personality, kindness and compassion are just important as the way you look. If you're beautiful on the inside, you'll be beautiful on the outside too.

However, this common saying can also be taken to mean that beauty grows from what we put into our bodies, namely the food we eat.

We all know our diet contributes to our body weight but it's also intrinsically linked to our skin, hair and nails.

Without, drinking sufficient water and eating enough fruit and vegetables, we won't get the vitamins, minerals and fluids our skin needs.

No amount of face creams and serums can compensate for a poor diet.

But it's important not to go overboard with your diet. The key is a healthy, balanced diet... one that you have more than a remote chance of maintaining.

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What your body's telling you

 Sometimes your body is trying to tell you something - such as that it is suffering from a vitamin shortage, that it's not getting enough sleep and that it's really sick and tired of hamburgers and chips.

It isn't always easy to know how to interpret these signals. What are these signs your body is giving you, and what does it need you to do?

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Headache and Your Bra?

They may look sexy and slip in just right under your slinkiest evening dresses, but bras with thin straps could cause headaches and lead to serious nerve damage.

Physicians at UT South-western Medical Centre at Dallas say wearing thin bra straps too tightly is dangerous for women. If a strap is so tight that it digs into the shoulder, it puts downward pressure on the cervical nerve. The cervical nerve runs from the neck to the shoulder and is an important component of the nerve system. Damaging it can cause frequent headaches, neck pain or numbness. Over time, it can cause pain that radiates from the shoulder all the way down the arms and into the hands.

Tight bra straps are especially hazardous for full-busted women, but all women are susceptible. Swimsuits with spaghetti straps and shoulder-strap purses worn for several hours at a time are other culprits.

The solution is to find a good-fitting undergarment, say UT South-western physicians. Shop for support bras with wide straps. This distributes the weight more evenly.

So the next time you get a headache -- check your bra.

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Health Tips for Women

Women are the care taker of the husband, children, parents, in-law and other members of the family. Working women have their bosses who want them to full various job requirements. In all this mayhem, women forget to take care of themselves which results in stressed lives and poor health.  Women should be aware about their health needs and be proactive in taking care of themselves. Women need to make decisions which can help her maintain the quality of life as well as good health. This will help in deciding whether she just wants to struggle in life or want to lead healthy and rewarding life.

There are few health care tips which every woman should consider as if you are healthy only then you can take care of people around you. First and foremost for good health is eating healthy and right. Eating five servings of vegetables and fruits with diet having less saturated fat can help you in maintaining health as well as reduces the cancer risk. Being obese won’t help you as you will age, so maintaining a proportionate weight is very important. Women who are overweight have risk of cardiac arrests, high blood pressure, diabetes and strokes. Doing proper exercise and having a balanced diet along with a right health care provider can help you.

Physical exercise is very important for women as today we have a sedentary lifestyle. Adult women should exercise for at least thirty minutes each day. It doesn’t require money but what is requires is the will and commitment to do it. You can start with some light walking and jogging or can try out more fun ways like dancing, gardening and swimming. Due to hectic lifestyle and peer groups, many women start smoking to release tension. Smoking doesn’t relieve you of the stress but makes you prone to many diseases like cancer, lung diseases, infertility, and complications in pregnancy and early menopause. Moreover, smoking can increase the risk of heart attack in women. Quit smoking for a good health today.

Going in for periodical health check up with your health care provider can reduce risk of many diseases and moreover, gives you mental satisfaction that you are hail and hearty. These routine check-ups and examination include blood pressure checks, check-ups for cholesterol, diabetes, STDs, cancer of skin, breast and cervix. If by chance, the problem is detected in early stage, a proper treatment can be ensured. Even getting vaccinations for diseases can protect you from many diseases. This might become a necessity depending on the job requirements, lifestyle and frequent traveling.

Stress is root cause of many health problems when it comes to women. You can manage stress by involving in stress busting activities at home and work. Try it and you will be very relieved. There are chances that you might suffer from some hereditary problems which run in your ancestors and parents. Moreover, sometimes you are subjected to many diseases because of the work environment, job profile and lifestyle. Being aware about your health condition is very important for protecting yourself from health threats. These are various ways which can help women in maintaining good health and leading a happy life

by Marry Jones

The benefits of a bath

A long soak in the bath is a terrific way to make you look and feel fantastic.

A half hour soak once or twice a week can work wonders for both the body and the mind.

The perfect bath comprises the following key elements:

Environment - We can't all be lucky enough to have a luxurious bathroom but we can all have one that's tidy, uncluttered and distraction free.

Temperature - Bath water should be warm but never too hot. The goal is relaxation not stimulation.

Mood - Light candles or listen to soothing music to further increase the feeling of relaxation.

Oils, salts and bubbles - Use aromatic bath products to intensify the experience and to pamper your soaking body.

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Happiness means longer life

A scientific review found evidence that people who feel positive about life, not stressed or pessimistic, have a tendency to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers.  But what if you're feeling down?

Get some exercise – this will boost your feel-good hormones; phone a friend – a kind voice at the other end of the line can sometimes make you feel a thousand times better; eat something – a sandwich might make you feel better instantly, especially if your blood sugar levels are low; bury yourself in a book – there's nothing like an interesting story to take your attention off your own troubles; get out into nature – a walk on the mountain is guaranteed to lift your spirits; take a nap or a bath – often you just need some rest to perk you up.

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10 minutes a day for life

Just slowly increasing activity by just 10 minutes a day adds up weekly.  It is enough to provide health benefits, and will enhance protection against illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.

Preventing or delaying chronic disease means less doctors' bills and improves your quality of life in the here and now.  Most people know that exercise is important to maintain and improve health; however, sedentary lifestyles have become a major issue. 

Try recording your daily activity and including 10 minutes of dedicated walking each day, and get a family member, friend or colleague to join you.

Acknowledgement Health24.com