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22 Ways To Continue To A More Happy Living


  1. Don't take life too seriously.
  2. Make laughter central to your daily life and give no damn about what everybody thinks.
  3. What you love makes you happy. There’s a connection between what you love and your destiny. Don’t ignore your emotions. They’re there for a reason.
  4. What you feel should never control your happiness. Happiness should control what you feel and how you feel it.
  5. Read joke books or watch comedy movies and TV programs. Read story books, especially novels. They make you forget your miseries—for a while.
  6. The most sure way to kill your happiness is to watch horror movies. Avoid them at any cost. They’re no good for your soul.
  7. Happiness is highly contagious. Find happy friends and inflict them with laughter—and get stuck with them.
  8. Find a good reason to be happy, and hang onto it like your life depended on it.
  9. Move to a place where people are happy, or move to a place where people want to be happy.
  10. Eat chocolate. Scientists tell us that eating dark chocolate actually works chemically to improve our moods. Dark chocolate contains compounds that stimulate endorphins, the same compounds that are released after you exercise or laugh. Now you know.
  11. Avoid arguments, quarrels and bitterness. They only poison your mood.
  12. Team up with a bunch of happy people, or form a ‘happy club’—you’ll never be sad.
  13. Do you love listening to music? You should. It soothes your nerves. If you don’t, I pity you.
  14. Fend off negative thoughts, and negative feelings. They only add to your misery. Cultivate positive vibes.
  15. Most of you will not like this—stop watching porn. Doesn’t make you happy. You end up masturbating—which drains you from the inside-out.
  16. Meditate and listen to soothing, calming, relaxing, and spiritual music. Many people will not agree with me, but hard rock or heavy metal music kills your peace.
  17. Just decide to be happy. You don’t need a formula or the psychology of happiness to be happy. There’s no formula for happiness.
  18. Whenever you feel sad, just take a deep breath 3 times and breathe out slowly. Release your sadness and anger as you breathe out. This works more than a thousand other formulas.
  19. Take a jog or walk your dog. If you don’t have a dog, jog anyway. Fresh air is rich in oxygen—which injects new life into your system.
  20. Forgive everyone who has ever offended you, but more importantly forgive yourself.
  21. Don’t take your sweet sleep for granted. Doctors recommend 6 - 8 hours of sleep per day. Biologically, there are nutrients which can only be manufactured when you’re asleep. The longer the sleep the more the nutrients produced.
  22. If you have a flower garden, tend it regularly. Flowers emit a healing scent. Greet people as they pass, including your neighbors. Find an excuse to laugh by cracking a joke.

7 Ways To Develop Razor-sharp Focus

You have two choices: control your mind or let it control you. ~ Buddha

Here are 7 ways to improve your focus.

  1. Turn-off distractions: Whether they are notifications or other people bugging you, find a way to turn it off. You can’t expect your brain to focus if Billy is constantly messaging you.
  2. Don’t multitask: We can only focus on one thing at a time. let’s give our brains a break, shall we?
  3. Posture control: If you are slouching that’s going to make you feel lazy. If you are sitting straight you are going to be more attentive. Check your posture daily.
  4. Be active: If you don’t exercise you are always going to be slow and sluggish. How can you intend to focus in a state like that?
  5. Goal oriented: When you are working on something, instead of focusing on the hours put in focus on what you want to get done.
  6. Read: Building a reading habit can do wonders for your attention span. It’s better than binging tv-shows. Whether it’s fiction or self-help start reading.
  7. Meditate: Yes, I said it. What better way to improve your focus than daily practicing it and using a technique that people have been using for 1000’s of years?
Have a nice day.

30 More And Important Uses Of Baking Powder

1.  To make your own baking powder, stir and sift together 2 parts of Cream of Tartar to 1 part baking soda and 1 part corn starch.

2.  Clean plastic, porcelain and glass with dry soda on a damp cloth.  Rinse and dry.

3.  Remove that bad smell from ashtrays with soda and water.

4.  Sprinkle a bit of dry soda in your ashtrays to prevent smoldering and reduce odor.

5.  Keep your drains clean and free-flowing by putting 4 tablespoons of soda in them each week.   
   
    Flush the soda down with hot water.

6.  Soak your shower curtains in water and soda to clean them.

7.  To remove strong odors from your hands, wet your hands and rub them hard with soda, then rinse.

8.  Sprinkle baking soda on your wet toothbrush and brush your teeth and dentures with it.

9.  Sprinkle soda in tennis shoes, socks, boots and slippers to eliminate odor.

10.  Add 1/2 cups or more of baking soda to your bath water to soften your skin.

11.  Putting 2 tbsp. of baking soda in your baby's bath water will help relieve diaper rash irritations.

12.  Apply soda directly to insect bites, rashes and poison ivy to relieve discomfort.  Make a paste with water.

13.  Take a soda bath to relieve general skin irritations such as measles and chicken pox.

14.  Take 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 glass of water to relieve acid indigestion or heartburn.

15.  Gargle with 1/2 tsp. baking soda in 1/2 glass of water. Freshens and cleans your mouth. 

16.  Used as a mouthwash, baking soda will also relieve canker sore pain.

17.  To relieve sunburn:  use a paste of baking soda and water.

18.  Bug bites:  use a poultice of baking soda and vinegar.

19. Bee sting:  use a poultice of baking soda and water.

20.  Windburns:  moisten some baking soda and apply directly.

21.  Making Play Clay with baking soda:  combine 1 1/4 cups water, 2 cups soda, 1 cup cornstarch.

22.  Use soda as an underarm deodorant.

23.  If your baby spits up on his shirt after feeding, moisten a cloth, dip it in baking soda and dab at the dribbled shirt.  The odor will go away.

24.  When scalding a chicken, add 1 tsp. of soda to the boiling water.  The feathers will come off easier and flesh will be clean and white.

25.  Repel rain from windshield.  Put gobs of baking soda on a dampened cloth and wipe windows inside and out.

26.  Add to water to soak dried beans to make them more digestible.

27.  Add to water to remove the "gamey" taste from wild game.

28.  Use to sweeten sour dishcloths.

29.  Use dry with a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.

30.  Use to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from toaster. Dampen cloth and make a mild abrasive with baking soda.

Popular Herbal Remedies

Popular herbal remedies has been used by human for centuries. 

However, some doctors arrogate that taking herbs in place of your prescribed medicine is not recommended.

There has been an immense amount of data and trying out with respect to herbal remedies. Herbs like vitamins are beneficial for your body and overall wellness.

While the precise effort of why herbs have a positive effect on the body is not always known.

Generally, herbs need to be taken over a long period of time to receive the full benefits to you health.

Listed below are some popular herbal remedies:

Alfalfa – has been known to be effective in healing ailments such as gas pains, pain and stiffness from arthritis and ulcers.

Alfalfa herb tea possesses no adverse components and is safe for all people including children.

For relief from upset stomachs, colds, bronchitis, bladder troubles, and jaundice, Chamomile is recommended.

This herb is also helpful in the regulating menstrual cycle’s rheumatic pains, and headaches.

Chamomile has also been effective for babies with colic. In addition, it can act as an insect repellent when used properly.

Dandelion – increases activity in the pancreas, liver, and spleen and contains insulin substitutes.

 Dandelion has a high vitamin and mineral content that is used for treating kidney and liver disorders, along with skin disease and loss of appetite.

Eucalyptus – is a major ingredient in many commercial medicines such as cough and sore throat medications.

These plants also contain oils that are extremely potent antiseptics. The oil may be applied locally on wounds, sores, and burns. Eucalyptus can also be used as an insect repellent.

Ginseng – has been used for more than 5000 years in the Chinese culture. This herb strengthens the heart and nervous system.

In addition, it builds up a general mental and physical vitality and may be effective for treating colds, coughs, gout, diabetes, headache, and backache.

Hawthorn – is known to cause the dilation of the coronary vessels. An improvement has been shown in patients and is helpful in insomnia.

It has been used to treat high blood pressure when taken over a period of time.

Strawberry – is a strengthening tonic for your entire system. It is helpful with diarrhea, night sweats, liver complaints, gout, and jaundice.

Strawberry is used internally for weak intestines and is also used for enema.

The above popular herbal remedies listed above are general guidelines and is not intended to replace the services of a physician.

If an herb does not agree with you or if you feel adverse effects, stop using it.

The Benefits Of going “On Raw Food”

So, now that you know what a raw food diet is all about, you need to decide, is it right for you? 

 Well you do not need to incorporate raw food 100% of the time. 

You can just eat more fruits and vegetables and no processed foods. 

Try drinking fruit juices until lunch time and then eating a healthy veggie sandwich.

 For dinner, eat some blanched vegetables with a cooked meal with no meats.   

When you gradually detoxify your body, you will see dramatic results. 

First, you will go through the detoxify process, where you will feel tired, have headaches, skin eruptions, etc. 

Once you are over this tough time, you will feel light, not dragged down, energetic, vitality, and conscious, among other things. 

You will have more mental clarity and therefore be more productive.  Your body will feel cleansed, you will be able to treat disease and prevent new ones from forming. 

You will see a dramatic weight loss, for instance five pounds a week. 

You will also notice that you do not seem weighed down with colds or sicknesses because your immune system is much stronger. 

You will be saving money because you can either grow your vegetables or buy them at a farmers market.  

 Buying organic food will save the earth and provide agricultural support, which is much needed. 

You will also save time and money because you will not be in the kitchen cooking up a storm. 

You will not be eating animals, because these animals have been pumped with high hormones and that wouldn’t benefit you anyway, but instead toxify you. 

This in turn, puts an end to the torture in animal farming. 

You will not be plagued with depression, or acne. 

In fact, your skin will be absolutely glowing, you will feel rejuvenated. 

 This type of eating also slows the aging process.  Your senses will be enhanced; you will be more flexible and fertile. 

You will be more creative, motivated, and also relaxed. 

You will focus more on relationships and be more environmentally attuned and inwardly attuned. 

What you will notice is an amazing spiritual awakening that you have never experienced before because you have changed your vibrations to a higher level capable of clearer thought patterns.

The Meaning And Causes Of Loneliness

Loneliness tends to be truly only for chronically lonely individuals, not for “State-lonely” individuals whose loneliness is adequately explained by potent situation factors (e.g. widowhood, geographical relocation). More like a trait even when induced in an acute fashion.

 “Loneliness” by Fromm Reichmann (1959). Empirical research into loneliness was supported by the efforts of Perlman and peplum (1981), who defined loneliness as “the unpleasant experience that occurs when a person’s network of social relations is deficient in some important way, either quantitatively or qualitatively.”Another definition of loneliness, frequently used in European Countries, is formulated as follows:
 Loneliness is a situation experienced by the individual as one where there is an unpleasant or indivisible lack of (quality of) certain relationships. This includes situations, in which the number of existing relationships is smaller than is considered desirable or admissible, as well as situations where the intimacy one wishes for has not been realized.”      
 Loneliness is a subjective and negative experience, and the outcome of a cognitive evaluation of the match between the quantity and quality of existing relationships and relationship standards. The opposite of loneliness is belongingness .
Loneliness can also be defined as the distress occurs when one’s social relationships are perceived as being less satisfying than what is desired.
The work of John Bowlby on a attachment bonds (Bowlby, 1973) heralds the beginning of theoretical conceptualizations of loneliness. Roberts Weiss (1973) delineated an attachment theory of loneliness in which deficiencies in social relationships serving specific functions (e.g. attachment, social integration, and nurturance) were posited to contribute to feelings of loneliness.
·        Social loneliness – means lack of social integration.
·        Emotional loneliness – means absence of reliable attachment figure.   
   Common Causes of Loneliness
1.      People with mental illness: - People who are living with mental illness are particularly prone to feeling lonely.
2.      Lone Careers: - Caring for someone it can be very difficult to leave the house and get out and about. It is not uncommon for lone cares to feel isolated or alone.

3.      People with physical disability: - People in this condition on are at risk of experiencing loneliness for a number of reasons. Stigma and disadvantage can cause people who experience a physical disability to feel excluded from social activities.
4.      People experiencing discrimination – Being treated as different from others can often make people feel lonely or isolated. Being discriminated against because of ethnicity, gender, sexuality or any other cause.                                      
Some Reasons People feel lonely include:
1.      Technology: - Through the internet and mobile phones are awesome, they can sometimes make us fell detached from the world around us.
2.      Not fitting in: - When you are in an environment where you do not feel comfortable, when somebody bullied or discriminated against.
3.      No one listen to you: - When you are young. It can feel like no one listens to you or takes you seriously. It can make someone feel lonely and not important.
4.      Physical Isolation: - Sometimes we’re in a situation where there is just no one around. This can be as a result of moving to a new place, living alone, family moving away or someone dying.
Have a nice day.

Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure


It seems like everywhere you look, there’s a new pill or medicine that will ‘instantly cure’ your sickness, disease or health issue.   

And while taking a pill to cure what ails you might be convenient and simple, maybe it’s really time to sit down and take a good, long look at what you’re feeding your body, or as it might be, not feeding your body.   

Are you truly giving your body the nutrients it needs to take care of itself? 

 Most of us find when we take a look at what we’ve been eating that the choices we’ve been making in the name of convenience, simplicity, or saving time have actually been detrimental to our overall health – body, mind and spirit.  
 
Our modern day diet largely consists of excessive consumption of starch, sugar, fried and fatty foods. 

As a result, diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s and some cancers are becoming more and more common.

Healthy foods and good nutrition can not only help keep you fit, but treat disease as well. 

You may not even have to go to a health food store. 

You can purchase them right at your grocery store, or make a trip to your local farmer’s market. 

And if you focus on basing a healthy, well-balanced diet on the 14 “Superfoods,” the detrimental effects of these diseases can be slowed, stopped or even reversed. 

And when you nourish your body physically with these nutrient-dense foods, your mental capacities increase, and your spiritual wellness is enhanced as well. 

 In addition, since your spiritual health is optimal, it will shine through to the outside, and people will notice you’re happy, calm, and that your stress levels have decreased dramatically. 

So look for ways to cut the junk out of your daily eating and replace it with members of the Superfoods group.  Your body, mind and spirit will all be healthier as a direct result.

Some Nutritional Hope For Schizophrenic Patients Explained



Schizophrenia is a difficult malady, both to diagnose and to treat. It’s defined as any of a group of psychotic disorders usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, and accompanied in varying degrees by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances. 

Recent research suggests that those who suffer from schizophrenia could benefit from incorporating more B3 (niacin), essential fatty acids (EFAs) and eating more whole grain carbohydrates to help level out blood sugar levels so that bouts with hypoglycemia are lessened. 

Food sources high in niacin include light-meat chicken, tuna, salmon, turkey, enriched flour, peanuts, and fortified cereals. 

Niacin is an important player in the digestion process, and it aids in converting food into energy. 

Therefore, it also plays a role in the essential fatty acid metabolism of the brain, processes of which are disrupted in schizophrenia. 

Because these processes are disrupted in the brain, it’s imperative that essential fatty acids are a base in the diet of a schizophrenic patient.  

 Since they can’t be synthesized by the body, they must be obtained from food. Look to fish, shellfish, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, dark green leafy vegetables and walnuts for EFAs.

 Essential fatty acids play a part in many metabolic processes, and there is evidence to suggest that low levels of essential fatty acids, or the wrong balance of types among the essential fatty acids, may be a factor in a number of illnesses, including schizophrenia.

Some schizophrenic patients also suffer from bouts of hypoglycemia, which can be greatly helped by choosing healthy, whole grain carbohydrates such as whole grain breads and pastas, as they help the body maintain a steady blood glucose level.   

Other research shows that some schizophrenic patients suffer from food allergies that greatly affect their thinking and behavior.   

For this reason, keeping a detailed food journal and paying close attention to moods and thinking patterns after eating is imperative.

Research has also shown that some schizophrenic patients suffer from high levels of copper, an essential metallic element that can adversely affect the brain in high doses.   

Vitamin B6, found in bananas, turkey and spinach, as well as zinc, found in red meats, peanuts, chickpeas and almonds, can help remove excess copper from the body. 

Foods For Getting Over Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is an all-encompassing term involving the consumption of contaminated food, stomach flu, stress, drug interactions, nutrient deficiencies or their excess.   
It can come on rather suddenly after eating; diarrhea or vomiting can begin 30 minutes to one hour after eating foods that are chemically poisonous; within one to 12 hours with bacterial poisoning, and 12 to 48 hours with viral or salmonella poisoning. 
Food poisoning can be serious and a medical professional should be contacted especially if it is accompanied by a difficulty in swallowing, speaking or breathing; if there is a fever of 100 degrees F; if the person can't even hold down liquids; if there is severe diarrhea of more than two days.
The best remedy is to curtail eating until all the symptoms have subsided and the toxins have had the chance to exit your system. 
 Drink plenty of fluids - vitamin C and blackberry and peppermint teas can be taken then to strengthen the stomach, along with yogurt that contains acidophilus to recolonize the lost flora in the bowel. 
 Diluted sweetened drinks can also be consumed to replace the body’s lost fluid and electrolytes, and the BRAT diet (bananas, apples, rice and toast) can also be helpful in getting the toxins cleared from the body.
As a precaution against food poisoning, great care should be taken when preparing foods.   Avoid over-handling foods, and when in doubt, throw it out – don’t take a risk with leftovers if you’re just not sure how long they’ve been in your refrigerator.
Mint, lemon, raspberry, chamomile or teas might also be helpful in easing the stomach pain associated with food poisoning or stomach cramping.  Ginger tea is also good for settling an unsettled stomach, and promotes good digestion. 
 Try to get plenty of rest as food poisoning can be an exhausting and nutrient-depleting chore for your body. 
  Once you’re feeling better, be sure to eat a well-balanced healthy diet that includes foods rich in iron, zinc, vitamin C to help your body get back to its old self again.

Some Cholesterol Reducing Vitamins And Drugs

Having an abnormally high cholesterol level can put one at risk of developing heart disease.

It won't be an instant thing; heart disease can gradually develop as a person ages and as one continues to maintain a very high cholesterol level.

If you plan to live well over your years, then lowering your cholesterol levels at the earliest time possible will be able to help you achieve your goal.

There are certain medications available in the market today that aim to lower cholesterol levels.

They are grouped in different classes most notable of which are HMG-CoA Inhibitors or otherwise known as "statins".

The drugs belonging in this group try to block the enzyme HMG-CoA, which functions as one of the steps required to convert fat into cholesterol.

Statins are known to be the most effective cholesterol lowering agent to date and have become a great help to people requiring drastic reduction of their cholesterol levels.

There are also cholesterol lowering drugs called bile acid sequestrants that work by binding itself with the bile produced by the human liver.

Bile is the substance that aids in the digestion system and in the absorption of fats in the intestine.

Bile acid sequestrants prevent the formation of cholesterol by preventing bile acid from digesting fats.

There are also vitamins that help lower cholesterol levels. Most prominent among them is Vitamin B3 or niacin.

Niacin is one of the eight water-soluble B vitamins that help the body convert carbohydrates into glucose which is used in the body for energy.

The B vitamins are also important in the breakdown of body fat and protein as well as in the aid in making the nervous system, skin, eyes, hair, mouth, and liver healthy.


Niacin also helps the body in getting rid of toxic and harmful chemicals.

Niacin has also been found to increase the effects of other cholesterol reducing drugs.

But such an effect would only be possible if niacin is taken in large doses.

But people are also warned to be careful of trying to lower their cholesterol levels by taking in large doses of Niacin.

Large amounts of this B vitamin can cause flushing of the skin due to dilating blood vessels as well as other side effects such as itching, headaches, nausea and muscle cramps.

Other vitamins and substances also credited in helping the body lower its cholesterol levels is Lecithin and vitamins C and E.

Lecithin works by allowing fats and cholesterol to be dispersed from the body and help prevent fatty buildup in the arteries.

Vitamins C and E have also shown to help in trying to help prevent heart disease by protecting LDL cholesterol from damage.

Although LDL cholesterol is also known as the "bad" cholesterol, most cardiologists believe that only damaged LDL contributes to the increasing risk of heart disease.

How To Lower Cholesterol Levels The Natural Way

Studies have shown that the number of people who are obese or overweight has gone up through the years.

 This is attributed to the type of food being served in schools and fast food joints as well the lack of physical activity as the person grows older.

The problem goes farther because this means that many more Americans will suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes in the future.

The good news is that this can be prevented before it is too late.

The natural way to lower the cholesterol will be by making some lifestyle changes and exercising regularly.

 This will help the individual lose weight, which is directly related to the cholesterol levels in the human body.

When people think of dieting, many think this means saying goodbye to some of life’s more juicer foods but it is not.

The person will just have to limit the consumption and add new things that are healthier.

More often, this will require eating foods that are high in fiber and low in saturated fats.

A few examples of these are artichokes, corn, fish, garlic, legumes, mushrooms, nut, olive oil, soy milk and whole grains.

The individual should not forget to have some fruits and vegetables as well since these are rich in sterols that are known to keep the cholesterol levels down.

All of these products are affordable and can easily be purchased in the supermarket.

Aside from eating properly, the person must also take the necessary precautions when consuming liquids.

This means drinking a glass of red wine moderately, reducing the consumption of beer, drinking fresh juices, non-fat milk and water.

Apple juice for example has been known to reduce cholesterol levels by up to 50% when taken regularly.

Other fruits can also do the same so cutting this and putting it into a blender can do the trick or getting this in bottled form.   

The next step to lowering the cholestesterol levels naturally is through exercise.

This can be achieved in many ways such as brisk walking, jogging or running around the neighborhood.

Learning a new sport and doing it regularly is another option.  

Those who want to be looked after by a personal trainer can check out the gym since there are professionals that can create a program to achieve the person’s desired results.

This will be a combination of cardio-vascular exercises as well as weight lifting to burn the calories and lower the cholesterol levels.

There is another way to reduce the cholesterol levels but is only used as a last resort if these two do not work. The individual will be required to use medicine to make it happen.

There are a lot of products out there and studies have shown this can drop the cholesterol levels by as much as 15% to 30%.

The person should be aware though that these drugs have certain side effects so it is best to consult a doctor first to make sure it is safe to use. 

Cholesterol is something that is produced in the body and is also taken when food is eaten.

The only way to make sure the levels in the blood doesn’t exceed the limit is to have a checkup regularly and watch the food that is being cooked or served in the restaurant.

5 Procedures To Lower Cholesterol

Experts say that people who are over 20 years of age should pay more attention to their cholesterol level and advise them to do everything they can to lower their levels of “bad” cholesterol.

Despite the so many claims that you can lower your cholesterol level through low cholesterol diet plans, lifestyle changes, and monitored medication, more and more people who suffer from this condition still fail to lower their cholesterol level.

Although it is sometimes hard to stick with the needed requirements to be able to lower your cholesterol levels, it is still possible to get the result that you want by following these easy ways to lower to cholesterol:

1. Make sure you know where you stand by getting your levels checked regularly.

Visiting your doctor and getting your cholesterol levels checked regularly is very important to achieving optimum health for good.

 Since high cholesterol is related to cardiovascular disease, make sure that you know your numbers so you can rearrange your diet and change lifestyle habits as well.

Knowing your cholesterol level will also help you decide what kind of diet plan you should follow and if you need medication and treatment already.

Knowing your starting point will also help you monitor your progress toward healthy cholesterol levels.

If you know your exact cholesterol status then you can also do something to combat it by learning to quit cigarette smoking and excessive eating of high cholesterol foods.

2. Understanding the basics and learning everything you can about the condition.

If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol levels, the first thing to do is to understand the situation fully and acquire more information about the condition.

By conducting your own personal research on the condition will also make you knowledgeable about initial lifestyle changes you can do to lessen the problem and you will also have an idea what other treatments options available.

Knowing everything about cholesterol, its types, kinds, and health risks will also make you understand that the case is not really hopeless if you are in the right track.

Finding and getting more information about the condition will also make you realize that there are so many things that you can do.

You can get more information from a registered dietician, local centers for nutrition, local hospital or public health department, and from a consultation with your attending physician or health care provider.

3. Watch your weight and get rid of extra pounds if needed.

Monitoring your weight is one of the best ways to combat high levels of cholesterol.

If you think you are overweight for your age and height, then you should be contemplating on slimming down to be able to decrease your high cholesterol level.

Since being overweight disrupts a person’s normal metabolism of dietary fat, experts say that people who weight more than they should shout start planning on a healthy lifestyle and diet to lose weight safely.

But, before having a drastic change in your diet and lifestyle, make sure that you visit your doctor first to access your overall health.

Doing this may prevent further damage especially if you have to undergo certain medications.

4. Get physical, do regular physical activities and exercises more often.

The wonders of exercise are indeed very essential in lowering high cholesterol levels.

Doing regular physical activities can also help raise the good cholesterol levels and lose weight as well.

 There’s really no need for high-intensity workouts, regular brisk walking or jogging can help the body boost HDL cholesterol and also beneficial for the heart.

5. Make a commitment and stick to that commitment.

The best way to lower cholesterol levels  is to be able to develop the discipline to stick to your goal.

You can also lower your cholesterol level by acquainting yourself what are the good and the bad fat and its sources, by discovering the wonders of fiber in cutting down cholesterol, by taking in good multivitamins, by freeing yourself from lots of stress, and by exploring and considering treatment options when all else fails.

Why You Should Only Take Sips Of Water During Mealtime

Large glasses of water impedes the digestive process by diluting the gatric juices.

Taking several sips of water at a mealtime as compared to drinking a couple of large glasses per meal seems to be a personal preference unless there is a medical reason or a weight loss is desired.

Several sources say that at the present time there is no proof at all that water aids in the digestion process.  There is enough water in the fruits and vegetables to supply this. 

But what I noticed is that an excessive amount of water consumed at a meal dilutes stomach acid concentration.

This is very necessary for food breakdown of protein and other nutrients.

 I also noticed that the body couldn’t handle large amounts of water at one time because most water at a meal usually has ice in it.

If water is drunk lukewarm or at room temperature, it will not interfere with the body’s temperature as much as ice water does.

If a person has a medical condition like a hiatus hernia, too much water at a meal will trigger it.

Water drank between meals, not during meals, is the most important time for its consumption regarding health issues.

To remove toxins and waste products from the body, water is needed for the flow of their elimination.

It also is important for the circulation of our body’s fluids and temperature regulation.

In 1910, a study was done on a young man who drank 3 liters of water with his meals for five days in a row.

The findings showed: an increase in body weight of two pounds in the five days; increased amount of excretion of urinary nitrogen; increased output of ammonia, due to an increased output of gastric juice; decreased excretion of feces and of fecal nitrogen; and a decrease in the quantity of bacteria excreted daily.