Saturday, October 11, 2014

Mental Benefits of Exercise

1. Exercise will make you feel better

2. Overall mood booster

3. Boost confidence

4. It helps your body to have a high pain tolerance

5. Work to improve your brain power

6. It improves your character

7. Self-discipline

8. Can help with addiction recovery

9. It also helps combat depression

10. Fitness reduces anxiety

11. Vigorous exercise can make you feel great

12. Boost concentration and mental awareness

Friday, October 10, 2014

8 Simple Ways To Get Rid Of Belly Fat

It is difficult to get rid of belly fat but we found ways to eliminate belly fat forever.

1. Start your day with lemon juice This is one of the best therapies to eliminate belly fat. Pinch some yellow juice into a glass of warm water and add some salt to it. Continue drinking this every morning to boost your metabolism and to get rid of that paunch.

2. Stay off from white rice Replace white rice with various wheat products. Include brown rice, brown bread, whole grains, oats and quinoa in your diet.

3. Avoid sugary substances Stay away from sweets, sweetened drinks and foods rich in oil. Consuming these foods can increase body fat around various areas of your body like abdomen and thighs.

4. Drink plenty of water If you want to get rid of your belly, then drink sufficient amount of water every day. Drinking water, after regular intervals will help to boost your metabolism and remove toxins from your body.

5. Eat raw garlic Chew two to three cloves of garlic every morning, and drink a glass of lemon water after that. This treatment will double up your weight loss process and make your blood circulation smooth in your body.

6. Avoid non-veg food To eliminate belly fat, it is recommended that one should avoid non-vegetarian food as far as possible.

7. Load up on fruits and vegetables Eat a bowl of fruits daily in the morning and evening. This will fill you up with many antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

8. Spice up your cooking Use spices like cinnamon, ginger and black pepper in your cooking. These spices are loaded with health benefits. They help to improve your insulin resistance and reduce levels of sugar in your blood.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Healthy Habbits

At home:
  • Join a walking group in the neighborhood or at the local shopping mall. Recruit a partner for support and encouragement.
  • Push the baby in a stroller.
  • Get the whole family involved — enjoy an afternoon bike ride with your kids.
  • Walk up and down the soccer or softball field sidelines while watching the kids play.
  • Walk the dog — don't just watch the dog walk.
  • Clean the house or wash the car.
  • Walk, skate, or cycle more, and drive less.
  • Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching television.
  • Mow the lawn with a push mower.
  • Plant and care for a vegetable or flower garden.
  • Play with the kids — tumble in the leaves, build a snowman, splash in a puddle, or dance to favorite music.
  • Exercise to a workout video.

At work:
  • Get off the bus or subway one stop early and walk or skate the rest of the way.
  • Replace a coffee break with a brisk 10-minute walk. Ask a friend to go with you.
  • Take part in an exercise program at work or a nearby gym.
  • Join the office softball team or walking group.
At play:
  • Walk, jog, skate, or cycle.
  • Swim or do water aerobics.
  • Take a class in martial arts, dance, or yoga.
  • Golf (pull cart or carry clubs).
  • Canoe, row, or kayak.
  • Play racquetball, tennis, or squash.
  • Ski cross-country or downhill.
  • Play basketball, softball, or soccer.
  • Hand cycle or play wheelchair sports.
  • Take a nature walk.
  • Most important — have fun while being active!
 

Importance of VITAMIN B12

Vitamin B-12, or Cobalamin, is the largest and most complex vitamin currently known to man.A slight deficiency of vitamin B-12 can lead to –
  • Anemia,
  • Fatigue,
  • Mania, 
  • Depression
While a long term deficiency can cause permanent damage to the brain and central nervous system. Vitamin B12 can only be manufactured by bacteria and can only be found naturally in animal products, however, synthetic forms are widely available.

Vitamin B12 can be consumed in large doses because excess is excreted by the body or stored in the liver for use when supplies are scarce. Stores of B12 can last for up to a year.

SOURCE OF VITAMIN B12:
  • Vitamin B12 is the one vitamin that is available only from fish, poultry, meat or dairy sources in food.
  • Cheese ,Cows Milk ,Eggs ,fish ,oysters,Cod, beef, yogurt, chicken,lamb (mutton), liver (lamb, beef)

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

10 Commandments of Mental Health

  1. Think Positively
  2. Cherish the ones you love
  3. Continue learning as long as you live
  4. Learn from your mistakes
  5. Exercise daily; it enhances your well-being
  6. Do not complicate your life unnecessarily
  7. Try to understand and encourage those around you
  8. Do not give up
  9. Discover and nurture your talents
  10. Set goals for yourself and pursue your dreams