Eat more to weigh less!

If you want to lose weight permanently, eating several small meals throughout the day to help you with this.

Try to eat a small meal consisting of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrate. An example would be:

For breakfast: 1 hardboiled egg, and an orange.

10 am snack:  Have a can of tuna on toast.

For lunch:  A chicken breast and any vegetable.

2 pm snack:  Have a protein shake.

For dinner:  A chicken breast and vegetable.

9 pm snack: Have some celery and peanut butter.

Getting the idea? Eat less, more times a time and avoid sugar, bread, pasta, salt, but not fat.

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Self-help for anxiety

Everyone needs to feel anxious at some time or another – anxiety causes a reaction, which pumps the hormone stimulant adrenaline into the system. It spurs people to do challenging and uncongenial tasks and prepares them to cope adequately with difficult situations.

What is not desirable is for anxiety to become a problem - for normal temporary feelings of uncertainty, worry, or fear to eventually become a persistent or uncontrollable state of mind.

Normal anxiety usually has a cause of which you are aware – for example, an important interview or a test of some kind may be looming up. But anxiety can become a problem when worry or apprehension is experienced for no apparent reason, or is much worse than the situation warrants.

Although anxiety is an emotional state, it can induce physical symptoms that are not all in the mind- PAIN (particularly in the head, chest, abdomen, and back), INSOMNIA, muscular TENSION, and DIZZINESS. Often there is NAUSEA and VOMITING. DIARRHOEA or frequent urinating. The sufferer may show signs of panic such as SWEATING PALPITATIONS and abnormally deep breathing, or feel tired, weak, and listless. Generally, the symptoms disappear when there is no longer a reason to be anxious. Yet some people suffer from recurrent attacks over a period of years – an illness known as chronic anxiety.

Here are some self-help tips:

Stick to a daily routine: Set and keep times for work, meals, and leisure. Being better organised will help you to feel better.

Adopt a positive attitude: Be kind – but not indulgent – to yourself, and think constructively about solving your problems rather than focusing on worries.

Keep active and busy: Spending free time on physical activities such as aerobics or running, or on outdoor pursuits such as gardening, will cheer you up considerably and take your mind off worries.

Try helping others: Your own problems will soon seem less important.

Give your full attention to whatever you are doing: However humdrum the task, learn to value the present, rather than worry about the future.

See a doctor or alternative practitioner about any physical symptoms: Then at least the symptoms themselves will not add to your concerns.

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We must have friends

It is a known fact that women are good at making friends easily. They can build up relations faster than males as they do not hesitate and are more than happy to have a large number of friends. Women do not take long to make friends even when they pass their teens. They are more open and talkative and thus have no difficulty in enlarging their circle of friends.

When it comes to males, it seems they are more reserved and not much interested in developing a friendship circle. Generally, men have difficulty in developing male friends, it is only their school and college friends they are friendly with, and it is occasionally they meet them. They seem to enjoy life less when it comes to spending time with male friends.

All people should create a circle of friends and not wait for their old school or college friends to come and spend some time with them. It is also important to make friends where they are working. It is necessary to spend some time with your friends. It makes you feel fresh and lively as you have a different kind of enjoyment with your friends. This kind of enjoyment is important for a healthy relationship with people because when free from stress, a person gets a change from the regular routine and may also listening to his or her friends to get some insight regarding the worth of a relationship.

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Avoiding allergens

Avoidance is the most effective way to deal with an allergy, but it is not always easy. However, there are precautions:

Check food labels: Choose fresh, unprocessed foods; if you suspect food additives, read labels carefully, and avoid those additives as far as you can.

Choose household products with care: When using detergents, particularly biological detergents, take extra care. Rinse your washing thoroughly. Wear rubber gloves when using any household cleaners or chemicals. Keep notes of what you use, and a process of elimination may help.

Vacuum frequently: To get rid of dust mites and prevent a build-up of animal hairs, vacuum daily.

Change your garden: Few people are driven to such desperate lengths, but if your hay fever is troublesome, you could try paving over the lawn and growing non-flowering foliage plants. This will not, of course, prevent pollen drifting from your neighbours’ gardens, but some hay fever sufferers say that their weekends have been made bearable by such action.

If your efforts to avoid or eliminate the allergen have failed or are impracticable, the solution is to treat the symptoms. Remember that most allergens are, in themselves, harmless. It is your body’s response, not the allergen that does the damage, so coming into contact with the offending substance will not hurt you a ling a you can control your reaction to it.

Activities to improve your health

How to care for your breasts

Here are some simple steps to maintain beautiful and well-formed breasts:

Whilst showering, direct a stream of fresh water on your breasts for a minute or two. It is a magical tonic for your breasts’ tissues. The cold water stimulates blood circulation and metabolism. Remember that repeated warm baths may loosen the skin.

Keep the skin of your breasts moisturized and hydrated since it is rather poor in sebaceous glands. Once a week, exfoliate the skin with a tender scrub, like the one you would use for your face. A mixture of sugar and sweet oil also works well.

Maintain a healthy weight. A fluctuation in weight can stretch the breast tissue and cause unwanted sagging!

Beware of the sun, as it dries the skin reducing its elasticity.

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Reasons for Extreme Exhaustion

Many people suffer from extreme exhaustion, which may have something to do with your diet. If you are chronically exhausted, keep in mind that there are many different physical and psychological factors, and it is vital to have a full medical examination as a first step in trying to counteract this debilitating condition.

Some of the physical causes that may underlie chronic tiredness and the role that dietary changes can bring about are:

·         Malfunction of the thyroid gland

·         Malfunction of other glands– such as menopause

·         Anaemia’s

·         Blood sugar level problems– such as diabetes, reactive hypoglycaemia (a tendency to produce too much insulin)

Patients who suffer from any one of the above-mentioned blood sugar level problems may constantly feel tired because their brains and body tissues are starved of glucose.

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We must have friends

It is a known fact that women are good at making friends easily. They can build up relations faster than males as they do not hesitate and are more than happy to have a large number of friends. Women do not take long to make friends even when they pass their teens. They are more open and talkative and thus have no difficulty in enlarging their circle of friends.

When it comes to males, it seems they are more reserved and not much interested in developing a friendship circle. Generally, men have difficulty in developing male friends, it is only their school and college friends they are friendly with, and it is occasionally they meet them. They seem to enjoy life less when it comes to spending time with male friends.

All people should create a circle of friends and not wait for their old school or college friends to come and spend some time with them. It is also important to make friends where they are working. It is necessary to spend some time with your friends. It makes you feel fresh and lively as you have a different kind of enjoyment with your friends. This kind of enjoyment is important for a healthy relationship with people because when free from stress, a person gets a change from the regular routine and may also listening to his or her friends to get some insight regarding the worth of a relationship.

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Healthy eating out tips

When on diet or just motivated to eat healthy, many people try to avoid eating out. Sometimes people are even forced to eat out due to business, social and other work-related reasons.

No need to stress about eating out or eating ‘unhealthy’ dishes just for keeping up the pretences not to embarrass or insult guests or business partners.

By choosing wisely and correctly, you can still eat out and even eat healthier than at home. Here is some tips:

Starters and light meals

·         Chose salads with no dressing or mayonnaise

·         Avoid bacon, croutons, and cheeses. Smoked chicken, smoked salmon, tuna or seafood, Greek, etc. are good alternatives.

·         Enjoy stock-based soups or thick vegetable soups with no cream garnish.

·         Fruit cocktails, melon balls or fruit platters are very healthy

Main course

·         Try to avoid combination dishes such as lasagna or mousaka because such dishes are often made with sauces, which are usually high in fat. Order plain separate food items, such as grilled fish, baked potato and steamed vegetables.

·         Pastas with tomato-based sauce are advisable.

·         Order your pizza with half the cheese or even with no cheese - have toppings like tomato (fresh or sun-dried), onion, green pepper, garlic, chili, mushrooms, asparagus, ham, pineapple, banana, chicken,  sprinkling of feta, spinach, olives, egg, tuna, anchovies, seafood. Best is to avoid salami, bacon, sausage, mince and cheese. A sprinkling of feta with the above fillings and no mozzarella is very tasty.

·         Steak is good, but then it must be plain – no sauces. Best is to choose a fillet, sirloin or T-bone rather than a rump. It is often a good idea to order the ladies’ portion

·         Choose grilled or poached fish rather than a fish in a batter and have the white, lower fat fish like hake, sole, etc. rather than the oily fish like salmon, mackerel, etc. Grilled seafood is also a good option without the mayonnaise’s or tartar sauce.

·         Vegetarian food is generally very healthy but is often fried or covered in cheese sauces. Ask questions and try to avoid oily, fatty cheeses!

·         Go for steamed rice, baked or steamed vegetables instead of chips, fried rice or roast potatoes with your meal. Avoid sauces and gravies

·         Sushi is a popular low fat option.

Dessert

The following can be recommended:

·         Cappuccino with a milk froth (skimmed or low fat preferably)

·         Crème caramel

·         Frozen yogurt

·         Fruit salad with yoghurt

·         Sorbet or low fat ice cream

Just as at home, you can even manage the sizes of the portions on your plate – it is your money and any restaurant will honour your requests.

Love and marriage

Romance your man!

Romance does not have to be all flowers and expensive dinners, but about showing each other how much you care and spending quality time together.

Romance is important as it keeps couples connected and shows your partner that you are thinking about them. Making you a cup of tea in the morning, buying you your favourite chocolate bar, or putting your washing away may seem like mundane actions but they all show that he cares and wants to do nice things for you.

Lead by example and take the responsibility for a putting a bit of romance back into your relationship. Cook him a nice meal, run yourselves a candlelit bath or give him a backrub after a long day at work.

The main thing is that men want to lead – so, lead him!

Men aren't mind readers - much as we'd like them to be - so you need to tell them what you want. Do not make it confrontational but open up the conversation by asking what you could do to make him feel more wanted/loved/appreciated.

The best way to get someone to change his or her behaviour is by setting an example of what you would like done. Do something romantic for him - that he would like not just, what you want - and he will be more inspired to reciprocate.

Everyone likes to be complimented so make sure your man knows how pleased you are when he makes romantic gesture.

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Travel

What does the word 'Christmas' means?

The modern English word Christmas comes from the Old English Christes Maesse (Christ Mass), the name of the service of Holy Communion that commemorates Christ's birth. Familiar names for Christmas from other languages, such as the Spanish Navidad and the French Noël, are derived from the Latin, Dies Natalis, "Day of the Birth." 


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Oatmeal Honey Scrubbing Cream

For firm and resilient skin

What you need:

• ½ cup uncooked oatmeal

• 1 tbsp. Honey

• 1 tbsp. Cider vinegar

• 1 tsp. Ground almonds

How to prepare:

1. Place oats and almonds in food processor and whirl until mixture is a fine powder.

2. Combine all in a glass or enamel bowl.

To Use:

Steam your face or lay warm washcloth on face for 1 min. Apply mixture to your face being careful to avoid the sensitive area around eyes. Let dry on skin completely. If your skin is young and firm, you can gently rub dried mixture off with a clean terry washcloth or towel. Lean over sink and rub face in brisk but gentle circles with the cloth. Rinse with warm water, pat dry and apply your favourite moisturizer.

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The keys to beauty

Here are the six broad areas that will cover your beauty needs:

Hair.: A good haircut and styling can make your whole look. Our society is multicultural, so we have a mixed definition of beautiful hair. Companies are now producing hair care products that are tailored to every type of hair. Whether you have curly, frizzy, straight, oily, or dry hair there is a hair care product line for you. There are hair colouring treatments, hair straightening treatments and perm products that available to take home. Even the men have colouring treatments to hide their grey hairs.

Men tend to have it easy when it comes to hair since most of them have shorter haircuts that do not require too much maintenance, but there is a huge demand for products related to hair loss. Even though hair loss affects women, genetically men deal with this challenge the most.

Skin: Is beauty synonymous with youth? If you look at skin care, you would definitely think so. As we age we lose moisture in our skin but the beauty of the skin can be restored by products that slough off the old skin cells and apply nanotechnology to penetrate the skin.

Fitness: True beauty does not mean you have to be razor thin but being fit and active is the cornerstone to a healthy body. Though dieting and weight loss get a lot of attention getting into a regular exercise routine will help you define the look of your body. Depending on your age and health, you can be as aggressive as you want in defining your exercise and fitness goals.

Cosmetics: Makeup can be used to enhance a person's appearance. As we age we definitely need that 'concealer' that we hardly used in our youth. Cosmetics can be a great tool to highlight our face but they can be very expensive and, in the wrong hands, can actually detract from our appearance, so use them wisely.

Nail care: Within the last 10 years, we have definitely seen a jump in the amount of nail salons. They cannot be missed at your local mall. Manicures and pedicures definitely can make you feel beautiful and pampered. The hands, in particular, stand out in your everyday interaction with others. Are you more apt to remember someone with a great manicure or not?

Fashion: Is it too late to wear white? 'Boot cut' or 'straight cut' jeans? Every morning we have to decide how and whether what we wear will affect how others think we look. We get our cues from the latest magazines and what people are wearing on our favourite shows. The creative among us can define their own styles.

If you want to look and feel beautiful, be sure to focus on these six keys to beauty and how they relate to you. Some of us may need more help in one area than another depending on what nature gave us, but we should always make the most of the beauty assets we have been given.

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Burnout alert

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and emotional? Find out if you are heading for a burnout disaster.

Stress is part and parcel of modern life but if you don't manage it properly it has the potential to wreak havoc and may eventually lead to a clinical condition referred to as burnout.

Burnout is more than just being tired. In most cases of burnout, the body manifests some or other disease because the mind has been overwhelmed and stressed for a long period of time. This stress build up can happen over months or sometimes even years and the results are feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness. Burnout is a total physical, mental, and emotional energy drainer.

Exhaustion vs. burnout

We are all likely to suffer from exhaustion at some point in our lives. Unlike burnout, exhaustion is a physical condition that inadvertently influences your mental state of mind. Most driven people suffer from exhaustion because they want to do more than what the body is capable of. In most cases, exhaustion is caused by factors such as long working hours, being up at night with a sick child, or having an emotionally draining argument. In such instances when the person has enough rest and sleep, preferably over a whole weekend, their energy levels are restored to normal.

Burnout on the other hand is more debilitating and can trigger volatile behaviour. The main symptom of burnout is constant and unabated fatigue but it is coupled with feelings of worthlessness, lack of acknowledgement at work or at home, anxiety and generally being overwhelmed by life's challenges.

Burnout candidates

While just about anybody who feels like they're carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders can suffer from burnout, there are some people who are more prone to it. Healthcare workers and police officers who have intense and emotionally charged working environments are very susceptible to burnout because of the continually stressful nature of their work. Burnout people are most frequently people with an A-type personality: ambitious, driven, strive too much for perfection and expect everything to be done their way. These personality types are more susceptible to burnout because they often feel disappointment that they are not rewarded for their efforts.

Treatment

There is no quick fix when it comes to burnout and treatment is often a multi-pronged approach that involves serious lifestyle changes, such as exercising, changing your diet and intense therapy or counselling. It is important to get psychological help to enable the brain to form new neurological paths. This adjustment will bring about a different response to the way the person handles situations. Burnout people, must learn to become pro-active instead of reactive, which results in impulsive behaviour towards challenges and stress that will lead them right back down the burnout route.

Positive self-talk and a positive support structure is an important part of the healing process. It is also important for people in recovery to get fresh air and exercise, and find time and space to recharge their batteries.

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Headache and Your Bra?

They may look sexy and slip in just right under your slinkiest evening dresses, but bras with thin straps could cause headaches and lead to serious nerve damage.

Physicians at UT South-western Medical Centre at Dallas say wearing thin bra straps too tightly is dangerous for women. If a strap is so tight that it digs into the shoulder, it puts downward pressure on the cervical nerve. The cervical nerve runs from the neck to the shoulder and is an important component of the nerve system. Damaging it can cause frequent headaches, neck pain or numbness. Over time, it can cause pain that radiates from the shoulder all the way down the arms and into the hands.

Tight bra straps are especially hazardous for full-busted women, but all women are susceptible. Swimsuits with spaghetti straps and shoulder-strap purses worn for several hours at a time are other culprits.

The solution is to find a good-fitting undergarment, say UT South-western physicians. Shop for support bras with wide straps. This distributes the weight more evenly.

So the next time you get a headache -- check your bra.

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Signs that you are stressed

There are many signs of stress that warn us that we are stressed but it seems few people know about these signs or they just do not care!

 Here are a few, as well as tips on how to deal with them:

1. If you are yawning a lot but actually don’t feel sleepy, you could be breathing shallowly, causing your body to trigger a yawn to get the oxygen it needs. Relax and take some deep breaths.

2. A hormonal result of stress is that a person can sweat excessively, especially under the arms. This can cause another problem – bad body odour. Shower daily, deodorants and learn to deal with stress.

3. Many people use stimulants such as tobacco, caffeine, and particularly alcohol to cope with stress. The problem with nicotine is that it kills you. The problem with alcohol and caffeine is that it is not good for your blood sugar levels, which in turn affects your concentration and moods. Limit the consumption of caffeinated drinks – remember that many soft drinks contain lots of it. Drink water steadily throughout the day. And please, stop smoking!

4. When a person is stressed, the muscles contract and a person can end up feeling strained. The back muscles are particularly prone to this, and those in the lower back can go into spasm. Ease the muscle pain by doing some squats, resting the arms on the knees. Hold for ten seconds.

5. If you tend to hunch over your keyboard, telephone or steering wheel, your neck muscles will tense up, which can lead to stiffness and – eventually – headaches. Put your hand on your opposite shoulder, feel for tender spots with your fingertips, and massage steadily. Take a long, warm bath containing oils such as arnica massage oil, or a few drops of chamomile and lavender oil.

6. Prolonged stress weakens the immune system, making your scalp more vulnerable to the nasty fungi that produce dandruff. Towel-dry your hair rather than blow-drying it, which dries the skin; go easy on the anti-dandruff shampoo, which is potent and can dry the scalp, leading to more dandruff; mix some baby shampoo with your regular shampoo a few times each week; or add a few drops of lavender and tea tree oil to your shampoo, or rinse your hair in some lukewarm water containing the oils.

7. Stress can cause an imbalance in the chemicals in your body, which makes your leg muscles jump. At night, take a couple of magnesium phosphate tissue salt tablets.

Take it easy on yourself – take note of the signs of stress and deal with the symptoms. However, most important, deal with the causes of stress in your life!

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