Category: Health

  • The Best Proven WEIGHT LOSS Technique That Works

    The Best Proven WEIGHT LOSS Technique That Works

     If you are reading this, then it means you have probably gotten laughed at more times than you can remember. People do not find you attractive because of your plump stature and you are not able to do some of the rigorous tasks people of your age achieve easily because of your fat body. Well, you do not have to worry again as help is here already. This article seeks to pint out some easy and clinically acceptable ways to shed down the weight faster than you would have imagined. The methods I will be pointing out to you in the course of this article will help you achieve three cogent things and they are:

    • Reduce your desire to eat
    • Reduce your fat without affecting the way you eat
    • Enhance your sugar metabolism

    Since you know what you stand to achieve by following the steps I will list in this article, I will not waste any more time. The steps to take in order to lose and shed your excess fat in a very fast and effective manner are:

    1. DECREASE YOUR SUGAR CONSUMPTION: If you want to shed that excess fat, then you must know that it can only be possible if you cut down on the way through which you consume substances rich in sugar and starch. Most of these starchy and sugary components are mostly located in meals that increase the rate at which insulin is secreted in the body. Insulin is the tissue that helps you store fat in the body. So if the rate of insulin is low, then it means fats do not have a place to hide in the body.
    2. EAT FOOD RICH IN PROTEIN AND VEGETABLE: Another thing you can do in order to shed down excess body fat is to consume food rich in protein, vegetable and low carbohydrate. This will help you to increase the body immune system and reduce excess fat storage. Food like Meat, Fish, Egg, Broccoli, Spinach etc. are very good for this purpose.
    3. REGULAR BODY EXERCISE: The last step I will be sharing with you here is to tell you to carry out regular body exercise. When I mention exercise, then you know there are varieties of them. However, one I would recommend is weight lifting. Lifting weight at least 3 times within a week will help you shed enough fat because you will sweat a lot which will help to pass out the excess fat. However, if you do not like weight lifting, then you can decide to ski, run or skip, as long as it is exercise, it is acceptable.
  • HOW TO BECOME A HEALTHY GAMER

    HOW TO BECOME A HEALTHY GAMER

    One of the most amazing activities to have ever shook the world and has never faded in the sight of its fans is gaming. Gaming has existed for a long time but unlike other long lasting activities, it has remained a favorite for people. As a matter of fact, gaming has maintained its place as a constant source of fun and most people are even obsessed with it. This obsession is what makes lovers of games stay glued to their consoles for hours without caring about other activities. The truth is it is good to play game but it is also important that you remain moderate while playing it. Researches have shown that some gamers find it difficult to concentrate on other important activities and as such have a tremendous decline in their health.

     

    "Concentration" by Julie
    “Concentration “ by Julie is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0

    This article seeks to discuss how you can remain active as a gamer and still live a healthy lifestyle. In other words, this article seeks to show you how to become a healthy gamer.

    • Prioritize: The first thing you need to know if you want to remain a healthy gamer is to be able to prioritize. Learn to take first things first. The minute you devote a whole lot of your time to gaming, you will not be able to take care of yourself let alone your room. No matter how addicted you are to gaming, you should ensure that you prioritize. Things like taking care of yourself, family and friends’ relation, getting a full time job and even observing regular health checks should be at the top of your list.
    • Regular body care: This is the next thing you must do in order to become a healthy gamer. You must take care of your body regularly. Though it is acceptable if you play your game overnight but the unacceptable thing is allowing your game take over your daily schedule. Do not overlook your body care for gaming because it will only spell doom in the end.
    • Drink regularly: When I say drink, I do not mean alcohol. To remain a healthy gamer, you should ensure that you take drinks to suppress your thirst. It would not harm to have a bottle of water in front of you while playing your game and you can sip it at intervals during the game.

    The above discussed and more are what you need to become a healthy gamer. In conclusion, you must ensure that you see a doctor regularly so that gaming which is supposed to be a fun activity does not end up becoming harmful to your body.

     

  • Smile : Saves money and boost your health..

    Smile : Saves money and boost your health..

    Nothing is more important than your health ..
    We spend a lot of money in check ups , doctors visits and supplements and this staff.

    Smiling is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to boost your health, your mood, your longevity, and even your success .

    "CL Society 220: Smiling" by Francisco Osorio is licensed under CC BY 4.0
    “CL Society 220: Smiling” by Francisco Osorio is licensed under CC BY 4.0

    P.s if you have to fake a smile, try to make it as real as possible, think of happy memories or visualize your favorite people and places. It makes a difference in what others see and in how you feel.

    1 – Lower Heart Rate:
    Smile slow the hear and relax your body , people who often smile are less likely to have heart disease.

    2- Change Mood:
    The endorphin do more than kick stress to the curb. Endorphin make you Feels down?
    Put a smile on your face, even if it’s fake at first, and turn your entire day around with something simple, easy to do, and free and it will be real.

    3-Less Stress :
    Stress is so common nowadays and this is a big problem as it cause many dieses , By Smiling endorphins will release that counteract and diminish the stress hormones.

    4- Build Trust :
    Yes , by your smile you can be more trusted (depending on studies) , trust is one of the most important things in your social life and also it affects your health .

    5- Pain Killer :

    "Smile" by  Kannan Muthuraman is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
    “Smile” by Kannan Muthuraman is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0

    Smiling and laughing release endorphins that lift our moods, but many of these act as natural painkillers too.

    6- Productivity increase:
    It has been shown that smiling and being in a good mood affect your productivity and doing tasks in a positive way .

    7-Contagious :
    Around 50% of people smile back when you smile and This spreads the health benefits throughout those around you and it comes back to you several times as well.

    8-Increase your attention:
    As stress limit your attention and smiling reduce your stress so your attention will be increased .

    9-No more Regrets:
    We smile to avoid feeling bad for not smiling. Sounds weird and circular, but we don’t want to hurt people’s feelings. Studies show that if we don’t smile, we feel regret for failing to do so. This regret brings down our mood and boosts stress hormones.

    10- Strengthens your immune system:
    Smiling even makes your immune system stronger by making your body produce white blood cells to help fight illnesses!
    study shows that children who were visited by story-tellers and puppeteers who made them smile and laugh had higher white blood cell counts than those children who weren’t visited.

    11-Way to make friends:
    Smile is an inviting facial expression that tells people you are willing to talk and interact with them easily, also it gives a comfortable feeling to interact with you.

    "Smile like you mean it" by  Scarleth Marie is licensed under CC BY 4.0
    “Smile like you mean it” by Scarleth Marie is licensed under CC BY 4.0

    – Smiling is an easy way to boost your mood, be healthier, feel better, and be viewed as more trustworthy and a better leader. Whenever you’re in a stressful situation or are feeling down, slap a grin on your face so you can take advantage of the many benefits smiling has to offer.

    “Smile as much as you can”

  • Scientific reasons why you should not be pretty

    Scientific reasons why you should not be pretty

    As you grow up, discover the world, your true potential in life and all that.. Life keeps proving that luck is only granted to good looking people! Pretty girls and handsome men gives what people call good 1st impression. Hundreds of magazines, human development books, courses, clinics are completely devoted to only enhance people’s appearances. All top models/celebrities are skinny, tall, nice hair, nice skin,..

    But wait a second, here I can give you five scientific reasons why you should not give a damn and it’s good not to be pretty.

    I mean by pretty here, is the form everyone trying to resemble, let me tell you something, there is no ugly people – for real!

     

    .Big noses are good for your health – No kidding!

    Size and the shape of noses are always a big topic, people are always concerning themselves with it’s size and how it looks in pictures and mirrors,  more than 50,000 rhinoplasties are done per year in the United States. Which is a big number, relatively.

    But the thing is, researchers say it is more healthy to have a big nose than a small one, bigger noses give you protection against bacteria and infections. An experiment was carried out, researchers made two artificial noses, one of them 2.3 times the size of the other. They found that the bigger nose inhaled 6.5 percent fewer particles. The result was positive regarding big noses.

    Do you have a big nose? You are a survival.

    "after the shoot" by  Sarah Stierch is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
    “after the shoot” by Sarah Stierch is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

    They say people with big noses are interesting “They are given character”.

    .Short people live longer.

    Scientific studies have showed a direct connection between short height and long life.

    Short men were found to live longer than taller people since they carry a gene that protects them from the effects of aging.

    Past studies have examined the relationship between height and lifespan of populations around the world, assuming that taller people generally live shorter lives,

    Remember legrooms in airplanes will never be an issue.

    "Young and Fat" by  Tony Alter is licensed under CC BY 4.0
    “Young and Fat” by Tony Alter is licensed under CC BY 4.0

    .Fat people don’t break.

    Thijs R. Klompmaker of the Netherlands, well known by “Wai Genriju” believe that fat people have better bone health than thin people, as they tend to have elevated levels of the leptin Hormone.

    So fat people are more likely to have better bone health than thin people! If you are fat, you are not supposed to be broken easily!

                                                                                                                     Fat is the new sexy

    Most people look alike by away or another, through fashion trends, Gym, diets.. Even though it is not wrong to work hard to look good on the outside but you have to know clearly that there are things that shapes your character.

    Embrace your natural looking, put confidence in it and eventually you will be charismatic and pretty. Turn the table around and be a new possibility and express beauty by your own language. Or you can just ignore these words of wisdom because they are so common and just do whatever you want!

    Advice of the week: Darkness sometimes has its bright side too.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Do you complain of low energy level – Try To Balance Your World

    Do you complain of low energy level – Try To Balance Your World

    Do you complain of low energy level – Try To Balance Your World

    Hey! Before starting with this article, we need to be standing on the same ground. Do you believe that the world is all connected together? Somehow, everything can have something to do with everything.

    Like how come you complain of low physical or mental energy level, when you had a complete 8 hours of beauty sleep? You even started your day right, woke up early, jogged and had your coffee!

    Well, I’m here to tell you, you can start paying some attention to your food chain. Dietitian and fitness expert Rebecca Scritchfield says “If you know your sleep is in check [and] you’re getting a good amount of exercise, it’s definitely time to take a look at the food intake and how high quality is your diet,”

    Even though taking care of your food wont fix your entire life and make you the happiest person living, but taking care of vital details can actually make difference. For instance, the difference can show in your biological age! You are what you eat, remember?!

    "Laptop Lunches with frog face sandwich and mini muffins" by  Melissa is licensed under CC BY 4.0
    “Laptop Lunches with frog face sandwich and mini muffins” by Melissa is licensed under CC BY 4.0

     

    The specialist Scritchfield kept a record of frequent important nutrients that happened to be absent with most of her clients.

    Iron:

    Iron is important to your body, it’s role is carrying oxygen from your lungs and transport it to all of your body. Since it is an essential component of Hemoglobin, If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells.

    Some statistics show that women run short of iron more than men, I myself don’t know why but its frequent absence might cause anemia! So Let’s list the food highly rich with iron:

    • Liver
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Nuts
    • Beef
    • Lamb
    • Beans
    • dark leafy greens (spinach)
    • dark chocolate
    • tofu.

    When Scritchfield’s clients change their diet to include more of these two nutrients, she says they often report that they feel better instantly. “I think it’s a combination of mental and physical, because they feel better and they’re not trying to cope with their low energy by just eating sugary foods.”

     

    The B Vitamins:

    Energy, that is the function of Vitamin B in your body, It gets energy from your food and supply you with it. Vitamin B deficiencies can cause problems such as tiredness, abdominal pain and numbness. Depression, anemia and respiratory infections can also result from vitamin B deficiencies.

    It can be found in foods such as meat, fish, and dairy products. It can also be made in a laboratory.

    Isn’t it nice to know more about your body? Balanced diet can make a real difference and you wont know till you try.

    You are what you eat..

    "Mmm... beef braised in red wine with pearl onions, baby carrots and mushrooms" by  jeffreyw is licensed under CC BY 4.0
    “Mmm… beef braised in red wine with pearl onions, baby carrots and mushrooms” by jeffreyw is licensed under CC BY 4.0

     

    Whatever you are complaining about, widen your horizons and think of all reasons, your breakfast might be one. Your daily routine or your busy schedule.

    Scritchfield says, the good feelings starts with taking care of yourself. “Get good sleep and eat well, and you will feel better and you will feel that energy come back,” she promises.

     

     

    More Info: Rebecca Scritchfield