1. Keep away from smoking
The most important general tip. We have all heard the many reasons not to smoke and to stay away from others’ smoke.
2. Keep the weight down
Leanness is high on the list because fat cells have several bad effects weight, hardening of the arteries and a propensity to cause type 2 [...]
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Top 10 Tips for Growing Old Slowly and Gracefully
Posted: 22nd June 2007 by All Top 10 in HealthTags: Chronic, stress hormone cortisol
Top 10 Tips To Lose Weight Without Losing Mind
Posted: 22nd June 2007 by All Top 10 in HealthTags: atkins diet, calorie drinks, chocolate cake, lemon slices, low carb bread, plain water
1. Figure out your starting point.
How much weight do you want to lose? What kind of shape are you in now? What are your eating habits? Once you realize where you are starting from, you will get a better idea of what program will work best for you. If you dont exercise at all, then [...]
Top 10 Foods for a Good Night's Sleep
Posted: 22nd June 2007 by All Top 10 in HealthTags: chamomile, healthy nuts, maple syrup, melatonin, muscle relaxant, omega 3 fatty acids, sedative, serotonin, sleeping pill, tea blends, tryptophan, warm milk, whole wheat bread
1. Bananas
They’re practically a sleeping pill in a peel. In addition to a bit of soothing melatonin and serotonin, bananas contain magnesium, a muscle relaxant.
2. Chamomile tea
The reason chamomile is such a staple of bedtime tea blends is its mild sedating effect – it’s the perfect natural antidote for restless minds/bodies.
Top 10 Detox Foods
Posted: 22nd June 2007 by All Top 10 in HealthTags: asian cooking, bran buds, oat bran, rich brew, sesame seeds, soluble fiber
1. Green leafy vegetables
Eat them raw, throw them into a broth, add them to juices. Their chlorophyll helps swab out environmental toxins (heavy metals, pesticides) and is an all-round liver protector.
2. Lemons
You need to keep the fluids flowing to wash out the body and fresh lemonade is ideal. Its vitamin C considered the detox vitamin [...]
Top 10 Essentiel Oils
Posted: 21st June 2007 by All Top 10 in HealthTags: chapped skin, mild depression, nervous depression, sinus congestion
1. Chamomile calming
useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, excema, and other sensitive skin conditions.
2. Eucalyptus antiseptic
useful for coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, rheumatic conditions.