Five Good Habits for a Healthy Life

Five Good Habits for a Healthy Life
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Experiencing a healthy and long life requires several
things, including a diet rich in fruits and vegetables,
adequate sleep each night, exercise, plenty of water, and
eliminating any bad habits that can cause disease, such as
smoking and overeating.

Foods

The truth is that many foods that are very rich in vitamins
that your body needs everyday are available for your
consumption on the go. And with some minor changes, even
your fast foods can be healthy choices when you're
considering vitamins. With all that is available today,
there is no excuse not to eat healthy.

Make or keep a wide variety of healthy foods ready at home
to be eaten as snacks. Try to eat as many whole foods as
you can as opposed to processed foods.

The reason processed foods are enriched in the first place
is because their process has stripped them of virtually all
their vital nutrients. By eating natural foods instead of
processed you allow your body to have the nutrients it
needs to fight disease and allow you to live a longer,
healthier life.

If you are the parent of a baby, keep in mind that the
first year of solid foods is a very important time for
establishing your child's eating habits. Your child is
constantly enticed towards foods that are appealing and not
necessarily nutritious. By forming good eating habits from
the beginning, they are more likely to accept a healthier
diet throughout their growing years and beyond.

Exercise

Starting a family fitness routine is a great way to set up
your kids with a lifetime love of fitness and exercise, not
to mention that it's good for your health and waistline as
well.

Although most of us know the importance of exercise and
physical fitness, life often gets in the way and exercise
is often the last thing on your mind. How many times have
you tried to adopt an exercise program, tried to quit
smoking or lose weight, or give up junk food.

You don't have to be a professional athlete - just make
time for 15-20 minutes of exercise daily. That's the key.

Sleep

Besides exercise you need to have good sleep and rest in
order to be healthy. The trick is to receive 7-9 hours of
sleep each night as opposed to a few nights out of the
week. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night can
extend your life.

Water

Drinking enough water every day is extremely important.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Research has shown you can speed up your metabolism by 1/3
by drinking several glasses of ice water each day. There
are at least a dozen ways water aids different parts of
your body, including your heart, skin and digestive system.

Get Rid of Bad Habits

Do you have any bad habits that keep you from achieving
better health? Overeating, smoking, or watching TV for
hours each day can lead to many health disorders such as
high blood pressure, obesity, and cancer.

Ask your doctor, healthcare provider, friends and family
members how you can overcome your existing bad habits and
replace them with new ones.

Conclusion

These are basic areas that need to be followed to achieve
good health. Exercise, diet, adequate water, enough sleep,
and ridding yourself of bad habits such as smoking and
overeating will greatly increase your chances of fighting
off disease and living a long and full life.

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Carol Stack has written numerous articles. She lives in the
United States with her husband, three children, and various
dogs and cats. Carol and her sister Barbara (who has won
contests for her recipes) have combined forces to produce a
website that focuses on healthy and nutritious foods and
recipes. You can visit it at:
http://www.healthyrecipesandmore.com

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What Types Of Acne Cleansers Are Available Today?
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by the outbreak of
lesions called pimples. You can get different kind of these
lesions depending on what type of acne you have; either
whiteheads, blackheads or red, sore type lesions. There are
various acne cleansers on the market today which can
improve this condition and have changed many people's lives.

* Using just any type of cleanser will not help skins that
are affected by acne. Special cleansers, toners and
moisturizers are designed to help fight this condition
using noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic substances. Benzoyl
Peroxide is the most common and recognized of these
substances used in them. There are others like
erythromycin, which are used in some acne preparations.

* If simply using acne cleansers does not work for you,
medication is often prescribed, which can be in the form of
tablets, for example: Accutane and Claravis. These are
harsher and can cause differing side effects like excessive
dryness of other area of the skin, and might not work for
those people with scattered occurrences of acne like just
on the forehead.

Acne tends to flair up in girls often during their
menstrual cycles because of hormonal imbalances, which can
be very difficult to cope with during their teenage years.
It is wise for them to start using the cleansers early on,
even before the breakouts are considered to be serious acne.

Mild cleansers that have ingredients that do not block the
pores and that do not contain alcohol are preferable. Acne
can be aggravated by alcohol which dries out the skin. Your
sebaceous glands then begin to produce excess oil to try
and regulate your sins Ph level, which cause even more
pimples.

This is the main problem with acne treatments, because they
are aimed at drying out the pimples when in actual fact the
skin needs extra moisture to control the acne. Acne
cleansers work best in conjunction with a three step system
to ensure healthy skin even after the acne has cleared up.
A gel cleanser should be used as the soap ones do have
drying properties.

After that a toner must be applied that is not too harsh
and that contains some kind of anti acne substance. Natural
extracts like tea tree and other herbal teas can work
wonders. The most important last step is to apply an oil
free, light moisturizer. Try to find brands that are made
specifically for problem skin and it will be a good idea to
get your skin accessed to make sure that the correct
cleansers, toners and moisturizers are used.

Remember that your skin changes all the time so keep
checking your skin's condition for dryness, oily patches,
and dullness. You might have to change your cleansing
system every so often to prevent acne outbreaks and keep
your skin healthy.

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Common Fitness Training Mistakes to Avoid

Common Fitness Training Mistakes to Avoid
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As a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach, I constantly see
people working out with their current fitness training
regimes and struggling in getting the most benefit in the
least amount of training time. I call it Getting Fitness
Training Efficiency. I have provided you a short concise
list of those most common fitness training mistakes made
when performing your resistance training program.

1. Too much machine work. Many women and men train using
too often just their preferred machines, which limits their
range of motion and does not work their muscles in an
efficient and effective manner. Ultimately this can limit
the engagement of small stabilizer muscles that give you
maximum benefit throughout your fitness training program.

2. Not lifting enough weight. A lot of women do not lift
enough weights to engage their muscles for long-term muscle
growth.

3. Working only half of your body. A lot of men focus too
much on just their upper body and end up mainly training
their chest and arms, thus making their body parts look
very unbalanced and disproportionate to each other.

4. Too many reps. Many women do too many reps per set, once
again not allowing their muscles the opportunity to grow
and develop so that they can change their muscle/fat body
composition.

5. Overtraining. The benefits of resistance training,
unlike cardiovascular work, come after the training is
over. Sometimes people think more is better and in
resistance training that is not always the case.

6. Not fueling their bodies for training... ...Both before
and after training. Your body is an engine that must be fed
with high octane, good quality fuel to maximize your
fitness results. Starving yourself before or after a
fitness training workout limits your capacity to perform at
peak levels.

7. Training the same way. Any fitness training program that
is more than 4-6 weeks will not only get stale for you, but
will provide you diminishing long term fitness results.

8. Cardio before weights. Wearing yourself down prior to
your resistance training workout with cardio can only
reduce your opportunity to get the best possible training
session.

9. Steady as she goes. A big mistake is keeping your
fitness training pace always in moderate mode.
Incorporating High Intensity Training is the way to keep it
fresh, fast, and effective.

10. Cardio, cardio and more cardio. Burning fat is a great
thing, but burning muscle is a bad thing. Cardio is a good
fat burner, but also can burn muscle if you over indulge.

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Anti-Aging Naturally

Anti-Aging Naturally
We desire to look and feel younger as we age. This is
natural, but can we do anything about it?

There are some serious options that you could consider.
Most of these may require surgery. This article will focus
on other natural ways to remain young and fit.

Exercise: An active lifestyle will likely extend your life
and make it more enjoyable.

You have to exercise to stay young and healthy. Go for a
stroll, to the gym, or workout at home. Just get moving. If
you go for walks try various routes. The changes are also
good for your mind plus you won't get bored.

Get outside in the fresh air among the trees and plants.
Linger in your garden or at the park. Plants have good
vibrations that can benefit you.

Diet: Eat a balance diet but don't super-size. Consume
fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink green tea and pure clean
water. Watch your calories. Restricting your calories can
extend your life. There are studies that prove this.

What you eat can have an impact on the way you look and
age. Some of the foods you eat can make a substantial
difference.

Carotenoids are antioxidants in orange foods. They help
fight free radicals. Foods that contain carotenoids can
reduce sunburn, cancer and wrinkles. These can include
carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and cantaloupe.

Omega 3 fatty acids are the good fats found in fish. A good
choice is Carlson's fish oil. It has lower mercury content
than most other fish.

If you consume enough lycopene you can reduce sunburn. It
works as a mild sunscreen. Tomatoes contain lycopene.
Lycopene is also found in red peppers and tomato sauce.

Lutein is found in spinach and kale. Lutein is beneficial
for your eyes.

Fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals which can help
reduce wrinkles. Some to include in your diet are, prunes,
olive oil, beans, apples, green tea and other vegetables.

Decrease portion size if you want to stay young! Take the
phrase "Super Size" out of your vocabulary. A small drink
at a fast food restaurant is larger than a super sized one
was when many of you were younger.

Eat your breakfast. That is probably your most significant
meal of the day. You need a well-balanced meal to start
your day off right.

You definitely want to include plenty of fruits and
vegetables in your diet. Fresh and organic are best if you
can manage it.

Beware of the "White Foods". White bread, rice, refined
sugar and even potatoes to a degree are poor choices. Most
refined foods are empty calories with artificial vitamins
added back in. Don't fool Mother Nature! Eat as naturally
as you can. You won't be able to do that very well eating
out.

Eat a variety of colors. Include fruits from all the rich
colors of the rainbow. Each color packs its own specialized
power.

Many call blueberries "Brain Food". It's not just fish
anymore. Other berries that are drenching with beneficial
antioxidants are acai, noni, strawberries and bilberries.

Bananas are a good source of potassium which is good for
the heart and generally lowers blood pressure.

Onions, garlic and chives include cancer fighting
ingredients, so include these too.

Green tea has many health benefits that can keep you
younger. Green tea contains many antioxidants such as
polyphenols and EGCG. These are great radical fighters.

Take it easy on sugars. Try to consume only natural sugars
that are in healthier foods such as fruits and vegetables.
Don't use refined sugars if you want to keep your health
and youth.

Fruits, vegetables and beans contain fiber that will fill
you up and help prevent constipation.

Drink plenty of water. You already have a fountain of
youth, so use it. You may want to think twice before you
drink your tap water. Either use a water filter or look at
other options. Your local health food store may have high
quality water you can purchase by the gallon.

What kind of water do you think they use at fast food and
other restaurants? What about the prepared food you
purchase at the supermarket? Bet its tap. Supplements: You
may want to consider a multivitamin if you aren't getting
enough nutrients in your diet.

Supplements can be of help. Here are some you could
consider.

• DHEA • Melatonin • Q10 • Green Tea extract • Fish Oil • B
Vitamins • Antioxidants

Lifestyle: Relationships are important. Stay close with
your spouse. Keep in touch with friends and family.
Friendship can be very good for your health, plus it's
enjoyable.

Having a healthy sex life helps you stay healthy and young
according to a recent study. So go ahead and cuddle with
your spouse for goodness sake.

Pets can bring you joy also which can influence your life
in beneficial ways.

You need to exercise daily to stay fit and younger. Try to
walk daily. Go to the gym if the weather is severe.

If you smoke then quit. Smoking ages you quickly.

Think young and you will feel and look younger. Don't be
afraid to get out there and have some honest fun. Act
silly. Do something unusual. Enjoy.

Okay, to do all of this you definitely want to get a good
night sleep. Exercise earlier in the day. Don't eat a
massive meal just before bed, although a small snack may
help. Try to relax before bedtime. Listen to soothing
music. If you watch a movie, a pleasant comedy is better
than Freddy Kruger just before lights out.

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Lambert Klein is the owner and founder of Think Healthy
Supplements. You can find Proxenol at
http://www.1thinkhealthy.com/proxenol.html

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The Six Meals A Day Diet - How And Why It Could Revolutionize Your Fitness Plans

The Six Meals A Day Diet - How And Why It Could Revolutionize Your Fitness
Plans
Copyright (c) 2006 Richard Adams

Sounds simple enough doesn't eat - eating 5 or 6 meals a
day as opposed to our standard 3 meals a day. Eat twice as
many meals and you'll lose weight, feel better and be
healthier. Almost too simple.

But until you try it you won't eblieve the benefits.

The aim of this article is to give you a very quick
overview of the subject and based on my own experiences
(I've been eating like this now for 8 months) to convince
you to at least give it a try.

So let's look first of all at the benefits of the six meals
a day diet...

1) No Snacking

When you eat a proper meal every 3 hours or so during the
day it cuts out the need or want for snacking. Why bother
with a bit of chocoloate if you know you're going to be
eating a proper meal in the next few hours? Eating
regularly keeps those "pangs" at bay.

2) Less Surplus Calories

By splitting your normal daily intake of food into 6
smaller meals you'll be consuming far less per meal. This
means that your body will be regularly refuelled with
smaller amounts of energy.

Typically, excess calories in your body will be laid down
as fat for later usage, which is the typical result of a
huge meal.

However if you're consuming fewer calories per meal, there
will be lower levels in your body meaning there is far less
chance of putting on weight.

In addition, eating more regularly "primes" the metabolism
and encourages fat burning when you're not eating so not
only will you be unlikely to put on weight but you will
likely burn off any existing fat far easier.

3) Less Energy Slumps

You know the energy slump that you can feel in the early
afternoon just after you've had lunch? That's because your
body is working so hard to digest the huge meal you just
ate.

By eating more regularly you'll smooth out these "peaks and
troughs" of energy in your body keeping you going for
longer and feeling better.

What's more, dieticians are increasingly believing that it
is these energy spikes that can result in the onset of
diabetes so you'll be greatly reducing your chances of
ending up with this unpleasant disease.

Now the potential downsides of the six meals a day diet and
what to do about them...

1) Eating Every Few Hours Is Impractical

Many people think that eating every 3 or 4 hours is going
to be hard with such a busy life. Actually when you get
into the routine it's not hard at all. Develop a list of
healthy, tasty foods that you enjoy that you can munch
quickly if necessary. Anyone can eat a quick sandwich or
down a meal replacement drink during their coffee break in
the morning and afternoon at work. Breakfast, morning
break, lunch break, afternoon break, when you get home,
early evening.

That's 6 meals managed easily.

2) How Do I Cope With Meals Out?

If you decide to adopt the six meals a day diet as a
regular part of life rather than a crash diet, how do you
cope with meals out? An evening at a restuarant? A birthday
party?

Easy. You just budget for it. Go, enjoy yourself just like
normal. Then get back to the plan afterwards. Don't let
yoyur social life suffer just because of your diet, but
*do* get back on as soon as possible and make these "meals
off" as seldom as possible.

There's a reason why people who love food tend to be
grossly overweight.

3) How Do I Fit It Around My Family?

Many people worry that as they eat with a partner and/or
children it will feel strange to be eating one small meal
while everyone else eats a huge meal.

Don't worry - you can easily prepare a healthy yet tasty
meal that everyone can enjoy and you just eat a smaller
portion. Eat slowly and you won't be finished ages before
everyone else. And if they love you, they'll support your
decision.

So go try it. I assure you that you won't look back!

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Richard Adams is a keen advocate of diet and weight loss
programs having experimented on himself over the years with
many different plans to find those which are most
successful. His latest site will tell you everything you
need to know about the six meals a day diet ->
http://www.sixmealsadaydiet.co.uk

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