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Laugh some more!
Here are a dozen benefits we can get from laughing…
1. Increases antibodies in saliva that combats upper respiratory infections.
2. Secretes an enzyme that protects the stomach from forming ulcers.
3. Conditions the abdominal muscles.
4. Relaxes muscles throughout the body.
5. Aids in reducing symptoms of neuralgia and rheumatism.
6. Changes perspective.
7. Has positive benefits on mental functions.
8. Reduces blood pressure and heart rate.
9. Helps the body fight infection.
10. Releases endorphins which provide natural pain relief.
11. Helps move nutrients and oxygen to body tissues.
12. Makes you feel good!
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Important health tips
A friend of mine shared this information with me and, of course, I thought immediately of sharing it here…
- Guyabano is best against cancer.
- Answer cellphone by left ear.
- Don’t take vitamins with cold water.
- No cold drinks with fatty food.
- Don’t have huge meals after 5pm.
- Drink more water at morning, less at night.
- Best sleeping time is from 10pm to 4am.
- Don’t lie down right after taking medicine.
- When power is down to last bar, don’t answer the cellphone as radiation is 1000x stronger.
We won’t lose anything if we follow the aforementioned health tips. Why not follow and save ourselves from harm?
More reasons to eat fruit…
Cherries… help calm your nervous system.
Grapes… relax your blood vessels.
Peaches… are rich in potassium, flouride, and iron.
Apples… help your body develop resistance against infections.
Watermelons… help control your heart rate.
Oranges… help maintain great skin and vision.
Strawberries… can potentially fight against cancer and aging.
Bananas… are great for athletes because it gives you energy.
Pineapples… help fight arthritis.
Blueberries… protect your heart.
Kiwis… increase bone mass.
Mangoes… protect against several kinds of cancer.
You can eat one kind of fruit a day, if you want.
Let’s eat!
Is Seaweed the Next Big Superfood?
I got this from Yahoo! Shine and it made me curious so I read the article and here’s what I came up with…
Varieties of seaweed like kelp, nori, hijiki, wakame and others are rich sources of iodine. A quarter of a cup packs a whopping 275 percent of the daily value. Why do we need iodine? It’s because too little of it can trigger hypo or hyperthyroidism, fatigue, weight gain, and depression. Iodine is also a good source of magnesium, which can improve sleep and alleviate hot flashes in women going through menopause.
No wonder seaweed is so “in” these days!
5 Foods That Can Trigger a Stroke
Seeing as to how three siblings of my dad already suffered mild stroke in a span of two months when I saw this article from Yahoo! Health, I immediately thought I’d share it here. So here are the 5 Foods That Can Trigger a Stroke:
1. Crackers, chips, and store-bought pastries and baked goods
Muffins, doughnuts, chips, crackers, and many other baked goods are high in trans fats (are hydrogenated oils popular with commercial bakeries because they stay solid at room temperature, products of which require no refrigeration)… found in all kinds of snack foods, frozen foods, and baked goods, including salad dressings, microwave popcorn, stuffing mixes, frozen tater tots and French fries, cake mixes, and whipped toppings. The worst offenders are fried fast foods such as onion rings, French fries, and fried chicken.
Why it’s bad: trans fats are artery-blockers, according to the article. It increases concentrations of lipids and bad cholesterol in the blood and lowering good cholesterol in the process.
What to do: Limit intake of food with trans fats to no more than 1 or 2 grams a day. Or none!
When I read this one the first thing that came to mind was… OMG! I eat a lot of the worst offenders! Onion rings, French fries, and fried chicken. Most especially the last one. It just made me feel scared all of a sudden for the state of my health.
2. Smoked and processed meats
…pastrami, sausage, hot dogs, bacon, or a smoked turkey sandwich…
Why it’s bad: The sodium and the preservatives (sodium nitrate and nitrite) used in these processed meats have been shown to directly damage blood vessels, causing arteries to narrow and harden. Damaged blood vessels will surely lead to a heart stroke.
What to do: Add variety to your diet. Avoid having smoked or processed meats regularly.
I love hot dogs and sausages and bacon! Good thing I don’t eat these stuff regularly.
3. Diet soda
Of the 5 foods listed, this one made me go “What???” I thought diet soda is a healthier choice. Clearly, I was wrong.
Why it’s bad: There is no clear reason why drinking diet soda increases a person’s stroke risk by 48% but studies have shown that it is so.
My personal take on this is that people have this misplaced idea that drinking diet is healthier (as what I thought so and stated above), therefore making them complacent enough to drink diet soda more regularly.
What to do: Water is still the best when it comes to our daily diet. If not water, there’s lemonade, iced tea, or juice.
4. Red meat
Why it’s bad: The saturated fat in red meat slowly (but surely) clogs arteries with a buildup of protein plaques.
What to do: Eat more poultry (white meat) and fish. Also, get your protein fix from beans, legumes, nuts, tofu, and nonfat dairy which are healthy options.
5. Canned soup and prepared foods
Why it’s bad: One can of canned chicken noodle soup contains more than 1,100 mg of sodium, while many other varieties, from clam chowder to simple tomato, have between 450 and 800 mg per serving. Yes, it’s the sodium in these foods that make it bad for the heart.
What to do: Make your own soup! Avoid canned prepared foods as much as you can.
I do hope the information I shared with you here will be able to help you guys prevent a heart stroke from happening to you or anyone you love.
Green Tea
If there is one thing I can’t live without that would be a cup of coffee in the morning. I wake up, go do my morning rituals, and then I fix myself a steaming cup of coffee. I drink coffee while checking my emails. But the past few weeks, I’ve been noticing the increase in my hyper acidity level. I get the jitters and it’s not good.
So what alternative to coffee can I get myself in the morning? Green Tea! It has slightly less caffeine than a cup of coffee but it can give you the kick you need in the morning. Plus, as well all know, green tea is packed with health benefits as it contains powerful antioxidants and potent disease fighters meant to boost our immune system.
So next time you think of fixing yourself a cup of coffee in the morning, think of going for the green tea instead!
