|
Helathy
Tips
By Bernie Dozier
Enjoying life to the
fullest and aging gracefully without the burden of disease
depends primarily on the healthy choices we make for our
bodies TODAY.
Here are tips that will aid you lengthen
your "good" years:
Eat Breakfast
Research suggests that eating breakfast early in the day
may reduce the risk of weight gain and perhaps 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,
an enormous 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 are 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 changing routines you avoid boredom, and most
importantly the danger of injury caused by overusing a particular
muscle, bone, or joint.
Try rotating between aerobic exercises
such as walking, dancing, jogging, swimming, cycling, and
skating.
Add strength training exercises a
couple of 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 pertain to
your own conditions is a smart move.
Researching the natural remedies
in addition to what your doctor advises giving 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 record 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 route
toward a healthier life.
About The Author: Bernie Dozier
writes articles on many topics including Health, Hebal,
and Beauty
http://herbal-health-beauty.com/
|
