Healthy Tips for Mind and Body
Enjoying life to the fullest and aging gracefully without
the burden of disease depends largely on the healthy choices
we make for our bodies TODAY.
Here are tips that will help you prolong your "good"
years:
Eat Breakfast
Research suggests that eating breakfast early in the day may
reduce the risk of weight gain and possibly heart disease
and diabetes.
Avoid fats and carbs from items like sugar, potatoes, and
white bread. Choose foods that are heart-healthy and include
fruits, whole-grain cereals, bread, reduced-fat cheese, and
low-fat or skim milk.
Beat the Sugar High
For those that have a sweet tooth, staying away from sugar
is a constant struggle. On one hand it is just so much easier
and faster to grab that doughnut on the way to the office!
On the other hand, sugar becomes like an addiction that is
very hard to break.
If you happen to like sugar a little more than you should
and you need that sugar fix each day, a great way to get control
and to curb the sugar craving is by using a natural substance
called 5-HTP. You can find it in most any natural health food
store. (5-hydroxytryptophan)
There is no magic pill for weight loss, but if appetite,
and not willpower, is your downfall, then 5-HTP may do the
trick.
5-HTP is a direct precursor to "serotonin". It
causes feelings of fullness and eliminates cravings for carbohydrates
and balances the serotonin levels in your brain. This safe,
effective herbal compound can also lift your spirits which
makes it great for mood swings, anxiety and depression. The
recommended dosage is 50-100 mgs per day.
Rotate Your Exercise Routine
Varying your exercise routine can help slow down the aging
process. By switching routines you avoid boredom, and most
importantly the risk of injury caused by overusing a particular
muscle, bone, or joint.
Try rotating between aerobic exercises such as walking, dancing,
running, swimming, cycling, and skating.
Add strength training exercises several times a week and
gently stretch your muscles at least two or three times a
week to help prevent weakness, stiffness, bone loss, and falls.
Take Charge!
Taking charge of your own medical history and lifestyle is
your right! You don't have to become Dr. Know-it-all, but
researching specific areas of health that pertains to your
own conditions is a smart move.
Researching the natural remedies in addition to what your
doctor recommends gives you more choices, as well as natural
healing options. Getting a second opinion from additional
health care professionals is important as well.
You have the right to all your medical records and eyeglass
or contact-lens prescriptions. You are entitled to all copies
of lab results, immunization records, and imaging studies.
Keep them filed at home in an organized manner. Keep a list
of up-to-date medications and doses for your files as well
as carrying this list with you at all times.
By feeding your body and mind the best foods and nutrients
possible not only will you have more energy, your body will
be stronger and your mind sharper. The tips in this report
are the first steps on the path toward a healthier life.
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Author: Eric Choong
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