Obesity is now the No. 1 cause of death in the US. Although we are seeing a slight decline among preschoolers, obesity may still reach epidemic proportions. Obesity, much like smoking, leads to other health problems which can range from diabetes to cancer.
I find it shocking that there are those who are shocked that heart-attack and stroke victims don't change their habits. I've seen many that continue to smoke while hooked up to oxygen. It has also been found that sugar may be a major factor for heart disease and strokes.
The debate over which is the healthier water, bottled or tap, continues. The result is that health wise they are equal. Bottled water uses plastic bottles and costs money. Tap water can taste better with a filter, but is otherwise practically free. Speaking of beverages, get to know your best bets.
My time at the gym is well spent these days. Of course, I may have to change a few routines since they are a complete waste of time. While I'm at it, I'm also going to start working on the exercise myths I have adhered to all this time.
Sleep is key to a healthy lifestyle. We should get at least 7 hours a night to be in optimal health. Here are sleep tips for seniors that can benefit us all. Sleep health is an important factor to leading a healthy lifestyle. Find more about sleep, sleep remedies and problems here, here, here, and here. See if you're getting enough quality sleep by taking this quiz.
Nutrition labels should be to help the consumer, but are still a confusion of loopholes that benefit the manufacturer. I will continue to give the heads-up any time I receive new information such as this on the deceptive labels.
Showing posts with label sleep. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sleep. Show all posts
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Troubleshooting For Your Health
When it comes to our overall health, if we are not reaching our goals, we are possibly doing something wrong. Sometimes we may think we are doing the right things, when in reality, we ourselves are sabotaging our efforts. If we think we are eating right, taking our medications, exercising, yet our cholesterol is still high, maybe we are doing something wrong. Get to know high cholesterol foods.
When it comes to losing weight, different things work for different people. The word "diet" should be used to mean our nutrition rather than being used to mean weight loss. Then there are things that work universally but you have to find your niche.
If you want to live long and healthy, there may be things beyond your control. There's a Longevity Checklist to see if there is anything you can change.
Trouble with your overall relationship with other folks? Maybe you should sharpen your people skills. If you're feeling down in the dumps, try these natural mood boosters.
Nothing can ruin a healthy lifestyle like losing sleep. If that sleeping pill isn't working, don't eat high fat foods before you take it. Ideally you should go to bed on an empty stomach.
When it comes to losing weight, different things work for different people. The word "diet" should be used to mean our nutrition rather than being used to mean weight loss. Then there are things that work universally but you have to find your niche.
If you want to live long and healthy, there may be things beyond your control. There's a Longevity Checklist to see if there is anything you can change.
Trouble with your overall relationship with other folks? Maybe you should sharpen your people skills. If you're feeling down in the dumps, try these natural mood boosters.
Nothing can ruin a healthy lifestyle like losing sleep. If that sleeping pill isn't working, don't eat high fat foods before you take it. Ideally you should go to bed on an empty stomach.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
5) Catching Zs
One of the most essential needs we can't be deprived of is sleep. Sleep has so many benefits that humans need the rest it delivers. Lets face it, if you want a healthy lifestyle it is null and void without needed sleep.
Unfortunately, in today's multi-tasking, highly stressed society, we are losing sleep and many are becoming insomniacs. The CDC has declared that insufficient sleep is a public epidemic. It's not getting better.
Most people are using prescription drugs and they are either insufficient or addicting. Alcohol does not give one the proper needed sleep and interferes with REM. To get a good night's sleep, we must prepare to sleep.
Quit using caffeine and caffeine products at least 8 hours before bed. Don't eat anything at least 3 hours before bed. Drink calming teas before bedtime. Just as there are foods that give you energy, there are foods that calm you, relieve stress and promote sleep.
There are natural remedies that may help you sleep. Some can use all the help they can get. So I'll give them another one!
Something that may work better than prescription sleeping pills, may actually be certain anti-depression prescriptions. Here's one that seems to work from some I spoke with.
Be careful with melatonin, because too much can actually have an adverse affect.
Unfortunately, in today's multi-tasking, highly stressed society, we are losing sleep and many are becoming insomniacs. The CDC has declared that insufficient sleep is a public epidemic. It's not getting better.
Most people are using prescription drugs and they are either insufficient or addicting. Alcohol does not give one the proper needed sleep and interferes with REM. To get a good night's sleep, we must prepare to sleep.
Quit using caffeine and caffeine products at least 8 hours before bed. Don't eat anything at least 3 hours before bed. Drink calming teas before bedtime. Just as there are foods that give you energy, there are foods that calm you, relieve stress and promote sleep.
There are natural remedies that may help you sleep. Some can use all the help they can get. So I'll give them another one!
Something that may work better than prescription sleeping pills, may actually be certain anti-depression prescriptions. Here's one that seems to work from some I spoke with.
Be careful with melatonin, because too much can actually have an adverse affect.
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