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Water Therapy-Lose Fat

  • Posted on February 29, 2012 at 1:55 pm

Across the world today quite an appreciable number of people are desperately looking for ways to burn off excessive fat. Several have tried various methods ranging from exercises, diets and even surgery- unsuccessfully. About two decades ago, a method called Japanese water therapy was discovered. It has helped numerous people in their desire to lose fat and even lose weight. By just drinking water first thing in the morning before brushing your teeth, this method has also been used to fight ailments such as headaches, constipation, endocrine disorders, asthma, epilepsy, palpitations, arthritis, obesity, bronchitis, and throat diseases.

The mechanism by which this therapy works has not been fully understood but individuals who have tried this therapy have attested to its efficacy. There is still a lot of research going on regarding this method of burning fat. I will enumerate the steps taken when using this method in the following few sentences:

1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing your teeth, drink at least 400 to 600mls of water.

2. Brush your teeth but don’t eat or drink anything for the next 45 minutes.

3. You can go ahead and have breakfast after the 45 minutes are over.

4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch or dinner do not eat or drink anything for the next 2 hours.

You continue with these steps for a number of days and results can be noticed within 30 to 60 days. The numbers of days taken to control some of the above mentioned ailments are as follows:

· Constipation -10 days

· Gastritis -10 days

· Diabetes -30 days/ a month.

· Elevated blood pressure-30 days.

· Tuberculosis -90 days.

· Arthritis -14 days.

· Cancer -180 days.

Drinking water first thing is common among many people but for this therapy to work it has to be done before brushing of the teeth.

You might want to ask questions regarding the water used, the temperature need not be cold or warm and any water at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius) is considered appropriate. Also the water should also be as tasteless, colorless and odorless as possible. There are quite a number of modifications to this water therapy but not all work. The instructions above must be strictly followed to achieve success. The only side effect you might experience is excessive urination which you have when you first start the therapy.

What are the other benefits of drinking water first thing in the morning?

1. Helps with regular bowel movement

2. Flush out toxins from your body.

3. Help to re-hydrate your body.

4. Regulate the body temperature.

5. Jumps start your body metabolism.

6. Keep you alert and energized throughout the day.

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Ways to Reduce Eye Fatigue

  • Posted on February 22, 2012 at 11:34 am

Is Your Job Making You Cross Eyed?

How many hours do you spend in front of a computer everyday? Love them, or hate them, computers are an everyday part of our lives. Unfortunately, for many people, this is accompanied by regular occurrences of:

  • eye fatigue and strain,
  • visual disturbances,
  • and headaches.

Before accepting this as inevitable and popping on the glasses, there are many nutritional strategies you can implement to improve eye health and prevent strain and fatigue.

Boost Energy and Your Eyes With Taurine

While you may have heard of Taurine in supposedly *healthy* energy drinks, there is more to this amino acid than just an energy boost. Known to improve cardiovascular health, digestive health and immune fiction, Taurine is a major contributor to optical health. Dietary consumption of Taurine can help to:

  • alleviate eye fatigue,
  • prevent age related macular degeneration,
  • prevent cataracts.

The best source of Taurine is not energy drinks, but rather fish and most meats. Toxins including mercury, synthetic hormones, and consumption of alcohol, all destroy or interfere with absorption of Taurine and make supplementation necessary to obtain sufficient levels.

Berries, Antioxidants and Visual Superfood

Sometimes you wonder whether there is anything berries aren’t good for! If you’re not enjoying berries as part of your daily diet, start including these super foods today to unleash your full health potential.

In addition to tounge-twisting names like Lutein, Anthocyanosides, and Proanthocyanidins; many of the nutrients in berries are powerful contributors to visual health. Much of the benefit of berries comes from their antioxidant properties, helping to protect your eyes from damage.

If berries aren’t exactly your thing, many antioxidant formulas contain these active ingredients in tablet form. Make sure you choose a reputable brand that has high concentrations of the active ingredients.

Zinc, More Than Just a Sunscreen

The closest many people get to Zinc can often be in sunscreens, but although the health benefits of putting zinc cream on your eyes may be a little uncertain, increasing your Zinc intake is an altogether different thing. In fact, not only is Zinc a major requirement for protection of the optic nerve, it has also been shown to be a great way to guard against:

  • Age related macular degeneration, and,
  • Cataracts

Fortunately, Zinc is also very easy to obtain in the diet. Egg yolks and many meat products are naturally high in Zinc, as are most nuts. Ginger, gives your antioxidant super juices a little extra by adding a powerful Zinc kick. Low Zinc levels can sometimes lead to problems absorbing dietary Zinc, in this case supplementation is necessary to help restore normal levels.

Miso Soup for the Eyes, Just Like Chicken Soup for a Cold

If you’ve never tried miso soup, this Japanese favourite may be just the addition you need to reduce eye fatigue.

Many miso soups are made from a bonito stock. This dried, small fish, is a popular addition to a healthy diet. Bonito is most commonly used for it’s cardiovascular benefits including lowering blood pressure and improving circulation. It is this improved circulation, particularly into peripheral areas and the eyes, that makes bonito such a great way to improve optical health and reduce visual fatigue.

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Diet and Vision

  • Posted on February 15, 2012 at 11:55 pm

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Did you know that eating a better is not only good for your health but can help improve vision too? Well, it does. A healthy diet and exercise is good for your health which in turn will keep your eyes working properly.

A healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, proteins, and dairy products. For proteins try to add more fish into your diet, it has the essential Omega-3 fatty acids that are great for the brain and mental focus. Dairy products are good but stay away from pasteurized and homogenized milk because they tend to clog arteries and limit the eye circulation. The best vegetables are carrots, spinach, bean sprouts, endive, celery, and cucumber.

Everyone feels the need to splurge every once in a while, but too much processed and deep-fried foods can cause serious complications on eyesight and health.  Stick with foods that are high in vitamins A, B, C, D, and E as they are all just the nutrients the body craves. Some other treats that are high in nutrients are sunflower seeds, raisins, pecans, soy beans, liver, and apricots.

The body comes complete with its own pH balance system to keep an equal amount of acid and alkaline. Too much acid causes uric crystals to develop around the joints leading to arthritis. The acid also damages the muscles around the eyes. The body needs fruits, vegetables, grains, and animal products to maintain the balance. Fruits and vegetables reduce the amount of acid in the body; grains and animal products increase the acid. The goal is to find the perfect balance between the two. Most people don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, so to find balance start there.

Finding a good mix to the foods you eat together can help the body break down foods and digest nutrients properly. Too many carbohydrates taken with protein, like meat and potatoes, can be hard for the body to break down leaving you feeling as if food is just sitting on the gut. Proteins should be mixed with vegetables, meat and a salad. The body will be able to break it down easily and the proper amount of nutrients will be absorbed.

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Better Vision for Greater Memory

  • Posted on February 15, 2012 at 11:49 pm

Vision Without Glasses

To keep the memory sharp, it is important to maintain vision. Relaxation is the key to maintain vision for many years. vision and mental focus go hand in hand and both don’t do well with strain and stress. Relaxation and inner peace is important in remembering things. All these things rely on each other to work properly.

A great way to test the condition of the eyes is a mental memory exercise. In this exercise, the goal is to maintain a visual image for as long as possible. To start, cover one eye and glance quickly at a letter on the page with the other eye. Close your eyes and hold the image of the letter in your mind as long as possible. Count how many seconds the image stays in your mind before fading away to darkness. Take note of this number. Do the same thing for the other eye and compare the results.

Now relax the eyes and try again. One way to relax the eyes is to close them and concentrate only on pleasant thoughts and good memories. Allow your eyes to focus on the darkness and forget everything around you. Open your eyes and try the exercise again. Hopefully the results are different and the image stayed longer the second time around. If not, you may need to find some eye relaxing exercises and work on removing the strain.

Vision affects memory. We need the vision to see the image. The more clearly we see the image the more detail we can recall on later. Focusing on the positive events will help keep the mind relaxed and the eyes free of strain.

The following exercise will help you relax and improve your memory. Try it tonight. While lying in bed tonight focus on all the positive things that happened throughout the day. Picture the events of the in as much detail and color as possible. Try picturing your lunch or the clothes the person who complimented you was wearing. Focusing on the positive will clear your mind, relax the body, and give you a better night’s sleep.

Removing the strain from the eyes will not only improve your vision it will also improve your memory.

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SkinCare For The Summer

  • Posted on February 1, 2012 at 9:43 am

Skin care tips to keep in mind when out and about in the summer sun!Skin

1) Sunscreens don’t stay good forever! The formula deteriorates over time, and expires in around a year. Using outdated sunscreen won’t protect from harmful UV rays.

2) Basic application of sunscreen seems easy, but many people get it wrong. It takes about 1 once of lotion (enough to fill a shot glass) to cover your whole body (or about 15 to 20 seconds of spraying with spray lotions). Plus, don’t forget to reapply after swimming and every two hours.

3) If you do get a sunburn, treat by applying cooling aloe gel or moisturizer with Vitamin E. And don’t forget to drink lots of water to rehydrate the skin!

4) It’s important to remember that the beach isn’t the only place to be conscious of the sun- we can get even more sun damage just from walking around outside during our daily activities. Since remembering to apply sunscreen each day can be a chore, try using a make-up (liquid or powder foundation, even some bronzers) infused with SPF 15 or 20.

5) Our hair can also get damaged by UV rays, causing color to fade and ends to dry out. Try protecting your strands with a hair “sunscreen”- usually a spray- or just wear a hat for extra protection.

6) Lips can also dry out and get burned during sun exposure. Although it may be tempting, resist the urge to put gloss on– it may actually magnify the sun’s rays and thus raise your risk for damage and skin cancer. Instead, try a lip balm with SPF 20 or 30 before heading outside.

7) Beware of going out into the sun for prolonged periods when using certain prescription medications–several can make skin more sensitive to the sun’s rays. Check the bottle of your medicine or ask your physician.

8) Make sure you check any moles or other irregularities on your skin. See a dermatologist if a mole changes or develops asymmetrical borders and coloration.

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