Posted by dev on Friday, October 8, 2010Monday, March 16, 2009Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Posted by dev on Friday, October 8, 2010Monday, March 16, 2009Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Posted by dev on Friday, October 8, 2010Monday, March 16, 2009Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Posted by dev on Friday, October 8, 2010Monday, March 16, 2009Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Posted by dev on Friday, October 8, 2010Monday, March 16, 2009Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Posted by dev on Friday, October 8, 2010Monday, March 16, 2009Wednesday, September 24, 2008
A lot of us are out there watching what weeat and exercising, but still not making a dent in our bellies and body weight. There are a few things we are probably not doing, or doing too much of, thatwould mean majorimprovements in our health.
Get more sleep. After a very short period of time (about 6 nights), studies show that your glucose levels can rise if you getonly 4 to 7 hours of sleep each night. New parents are excluded, but everyone else should try to hit the 8 hour mark as often as you can and get to bed BEFORE midnight. Every hour of rest before 12 a.m.is twice as valuable as the hours after midnight: Our cortisol levels are lowest before midnight therefore our recovery is the highest.
Eating fewer refined and processed foods. Avoid fast and fried food and try to consume as many real foods as you can. It's also imperative to get enough fiber (helps with elimination); fruits and veggies are a great way to fill up.
Avoid sugary drinks and reach for more water. Water is great for so many things like digestion, eliminating toxins in the body, and transporting important nutrients to our cells which need energy to burn calories. Americans drink 20% of their calories, so be careful of that silent pitfall.
Get to know your kitchen. I realize it takes more work, but the simple truth is we eat out or order in too often. There is a greater opportunity to control what is in your food if you cook it yourself.
Slow down. When you do sit down to a meal, don't wolf it down. Our culture encourages eating while driving or sitting at our desks. The only time we seem to sit down and enjoy our food is at Thanksgiving. The monks chew each bite of food100 times (which is excessive), but they also eat only until they are full. Theyrecognize that chewing their food more makes it easier for the body to digest.
Breathe. There are so many days that I don't breathe deeply. In the morning, mid-afternoon, and at the end of the day take a 10 conscious, belly-deep breaths. Close your eyes, pull that air deep into your stomach via your nose and let all the junk out through your mouth. Whether its a stressful day, or you just want to start and end your day on the right foot, breathing is important.
Don't starve yourself. Oddly enough some of you may not be eating enough, and the lack of calories is putting your body into save mode. Our bodies are so brilliant, and ifthey aren'tgetting enough food, your metabolism will tell your body to store each and every calorie it receives or to make energyfrom whatever muscle tissue you have. Not good. Oh and by the way, don't skip breakfast. People who skip breakfast are over 4 times more likely to be overweight.
Do more than exercise. Even if you are working out,you can't eat and drink whatever you want. It really is a three sided puzzle: balancing exercise, food, and (oh yes) the spirit (which stress and happiness play into).
I wish you the greatest of success, and remember, being healthy is like making your bed. It really is something we have to work at everyday.
Posted by dev on Friday, October 8, 2010Monday, March 16, 2009Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.
There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, which is the most serious of skin cancer.
All three types of skin cancer are on the rise — but most skin cancers can be prevented by limiting or avoiding exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and by paying attention to suspicious changes in your skin. And with early detection, you can receive successful treatment for most skin cancers, even the most aggressive forms.
