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Aim Of Your Life

To lead a successful life, everyone of us should fix up aim of our life. We will never get onto a train without knowing its destination, Similarly, fixing up the aim of life is important as the life itself.

From time to time, we must take an account of our lives? How is the life well spent and how exactly is the part of life going a waste? When in our twilight years, we sit back to take stock and wonder if we took the right decisions and made the right choices; when we try to figure if we did justice to our real potential, how would we take a measure?

There are some targets Nature sets for us before we come into this world. We are born, we grow, procreate, our bodies bloom, decay and ultimately, we die. Then there are the goals society has pre-ordained – we educate ourselves, get employed, marry, have children, educate them, help them settle in life – and then, sit back to relax our weary limbs in the wintry sunshine of our lives.

Most people are happy just following this, the general order of things. They get on in life, find partners, match their rhythms to each other and finish up well satisfied with a life they consider well-lived. Nothing is wrong with that.

And then there are those who prefer to march to their own drummer, or make their own music. These are the people who prefer to break the mould and strike out on different and more daring paths. Their vision and ambition drives them to look further than most and set themselves shifting goal posts. These are the achievers who excel in whichever fields they select.

But for an attitude like this, would a most unlikely candidate like Barak Obama have risen to be the US President? In his autobiography, he talks of his despondency in leaner times and how he feared he would go no further. “I felt like an actor when after years of waiting tables between auditions, he realises he’s gone as far talent and fortune will take him,” he writes.

Until he gave himself one last chance. “I decided to have one last shot,” he writes. “I would run for the US Senate. My wife agreed, perhaps more out of pity than conviction. A black man with a funny name and no backing or personal wealth, I was considered a long shot.” He goes on to remark with an element of surprise at the modest hopes and ambitions of the average of the average people as he toured the state, mostly alone. He comments, “What struck alone. He comments, “What struck me was just how modest most people’s hopes were. They wanted to be safe, for their children to have a good education, a job that paid a living wage.”

What simple desires! And roaming amongst then was this young man with a burning ambition, for whom nothing was good enough till he begged the world’s topmost post as the US President. There is this yen in some special people, that leaves them restless and dissatisfied till they achieve their goal. Either you have this restlessness, or you don’t.

However, you never do get onto a train without knowing its destination without knowing its destination, do you? So, why would you do that to something as important as your life! In order to live a meaningful life, it’s important to set ourselves certain goals so as to be able to measure life by our achievements. The pleasure of setting little goals as we go along and achieving them can give immense satisfaction.

o Start by standing back and looking real hard at yourself

o Figure out your strengths and weakness and what makes you happy

o Examine the realms of possibility, aim a bit beyond them

o Break your goal into smaller targets and get going, promising yourself a reward at each stage.

o With age, goals and motivators change; so keep reviewing your goals. Keep shifting the goal post.

The mistake would be to limit our goals to our careers, which is what most of us end up doing. A bureaucrat would measure life by number of promotions, a businessman by number of business deals. However, we can also set ourselves goals that if achieved, make us better human beings. And this can be done only if we have a good understanding of ourselves, our weaknesses, strengths and opportunities.

The only way to beat the reaper, it seems, is by improving the quality of life and our degree of satisfaction with it, which is possible only by knowing in which direction we are headed and what would we like to pick up along the way…

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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness :To Be Cared For

Do you find yourself yawning throughout the day? Get to the source of that sleep loss.

Excessive daytime sleepiness is rarely due to a sleep problem, a recent study suggests. In fact, research shows it may be more likely due to an underlying and treatable health condition, such as diabetes, excess weight, or a mood disorder. A trip to a healthcare provider's office is the first step in getting on the path toward better sleep.
Nearly 9 percent of people in a recent study were found to suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), a condition that makes it difficult to function during the day. Researchers found common medical conditions, such as depression, diabetes, and obesity, were associated more often with EDS than sleep apnea. Smoking was found to be a risk factor for EDS as well. That's not to say some cases of EDS aren't associated with sleep apnea; it's just that other medical conditions are more likely the cause. EDS was more likely to be associated with depression in people under the age of 30, while EDS in those over 75 was more likely to be associated with a health problem. Signs of sleep apnea include snoring, waking up gasping at night for air, and morning headaches.

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Mental Tension : Cell Phone and Your Relationships

Do you want to build better relationships? Consider taking a break from your cell phone.

Regular cell phone users experience more spillover between work and family life, a recent study concluded. This spillover in turn was associated with higher levels of distress and lower levels of family satisfaction. Resist the urge to answer work calls at home and designate a few cell-phone free nights each week to foster a happier home life.

Cell phones provide a convenient means to reach almost anyone, anywhere, at any time, but new research suggests this ease of access may exact a toll on your mental health. Calls from a spouse while at work, calls from a supervisor on weekends, or calls from a co-worker at dinnertime can blur the lines between work time and family time. Make a pact with everyone in your home to have a few cell-phone free nights each week to enjoy each other's company without interruption.

Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your age up to 16 years younger.

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No Excess Salt

Diets high in super salty foods can create trouble for people's colons. Women in a study who subsisted on a traditional Japanese diet, which tends to be very high in sodium, exhibited an increased risk of colon cancer. More research is needed to confirm the link, but in the meantime, kick up the flavor of your favorite foods with herbs and low-sodium spices instead.
Limiting your sodium intake to 1,600 milligrams or less per day can make your Age as much as 2.8 years younger.

In a recent study, researchers examined the effects of traditional Japanese diets, traditional Western diets, and healthful, balanced diets on colon cancer risk. Japanese diets tend to be high in salty foods, such as pickled fish or vegetables, and Western diets tend to be high in meat, cheese, and butter. The Japanese and Western diets were associated with increased colon cancer risk for women. Researchers are not sure why their study produced an association only in women, but further research may reveal more information about dietary patterns and colon cancer risk in men. If you're trying to reduce your sodium intake, limit consumption of processed and convenience foods, which are often high in salt. Salt also is used as a preservative in many canned soups, processed meats, cheeses, crackers, and chips. Be mindful of other hidden sources of salt, such as tomato juice, baking soda, baking powder, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and many condiments, such as soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, relish, and pickles. Certain over-the-counter medications also may be high in sodium, including antacids, cold medicines, and analgesics.

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A Relationship Between High Blood Pressure and Glaucoma
Research shows that high blood pressure and glaucoma may go hand in hand.

In a recent study of people with glaucoma, about 29 percent also had high blood pressure, making hypertension much more common in this group than in the general population and causing researchers to speculate that hypertension may play a role in the development of glaucoma. If you have high blood pressure, control it with weight management, healthy eating, regular exercise, and other prescribed treatments, and ask your doctor about eye screenings.
Glaucoma is an eye condition that can lead to blindness. High pressure within the eye gradually damages the optic nerve, causing progressive sight loss. In a study in which researchers discovered an association between high blood pressure and glaucoma, researchers also noted that certain hypertension medication may be best for reducing glaucoma risk in people being treated for high blood pressure. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings. If you're taking medication to control high blood pressure, do not change your dose or stop taking the medication without consulting your healthcare provider. Ask your healthcare provider which medication is best for treating your high blood pressure and what kind of follow-up care you require, including eye disease screenings.

Keeping your blood pressure at 115/76 mm Hg can make your age as much as 12 years younger.

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Fiber: an important requirement.

Fiber helps maintain healthy digestion, it also may help keep your blood vessels from narrowing.

Increasing fiber intake from cereal and whole grains appeared to slow blood vessel narrowing in a recent study. Narrowing blood vessels are commonly seen in people who have atherosclerosis, a progressive condition that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Add fiber-filled foods to your diet gradually to reduce the risk of bloating and stomach upset.

Soluble fiber is found in legumes, nuts, oat bran, and many fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber helps reduce cholesterol and slows stomach emptying, thereby protecting your heart and also controlling your appetite by making you feel full longer. Insoluble fiber is found in whole-grain breads and cereals, flax-seeds, and the skin of many fruits and vegetables. Insoluble fiber promotes bowel health and helps keep you regular. In a study of post-menopausal women with atherosclerosis, women who consumed six or more servings of whole grains per week experienced less blood vessel narrowing than women who consumed fewer servings of whole grains. Eat 25 grams of fiber per day to make your a up age 2.5 years younger, and eat six servings of whole grains per day to make your age up to 4 years younger.

Eating 25 grams (38 grams if you are a man under 50) of fiber per day makes your age 2.5 years younger than eating 12 grams of fiber per day.

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Beans for Your Bones
You can help keep your bones strong as you get older by snacking on a certain legume.
Weight-bearing exercise is your first line of defense against the bone loss that can come with aging. Eating a diet high in soybean protein may help, too. In a study, soy protein, such as that found in edamame and soy nuts, decreased the risk of bone fractures, especially in women in early menopause. Isoflavones in soy may be responsible for the effect.
Soybeans that are boiled and served with salt are called edamame, a popular snack in Japan and Hawaii. Products made from soybeans include soymilk, tofu, and miso. Prepackaged snack bars and chips made with soy isolates can be found in most grocery stores. Diets high in soy protein increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, according to research, and now a new study suggests increased soy consumption protects against fractures, too, especially for women in the early stages of menopause. In both men and women, a diet high in soy may protect against heart disease, especially if soy protein is substituted for animal protein that is high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Soy may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer as well.

Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your Age as much as 4 years younger.

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These are the questions what the people generally make formally or informally to the friends, relatives, specialists or the experienced ones and the answers given are also some sort of hear-say. I would welcome if they are added and/or attributed authentically. Further, none should rely on information provided here for health problems. Any questions regarding health should be addressed to own physician or other healthcare provider.

Question No.1: Why should I take fig?

Ans.: Figs are very high in calcium. Only six figs supply 15% of your RDA of calcium.

Question No.2: How much calcium is necessary?
Ans.: The following is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium:
Infants
Age 0 to 6 months: 210 mg
Age 7 months to 1 year: 270 mg
Children
Age 1 to 3 years: 500 mg
Age 4 to 8 years: 800 mg
Women
Age 9 to 18 years: 1300 mg
Age 19 - 50 years: 1000 mg
Over Age 51 years: 1200 mg
Pregnancy
Under Age 19: 1300 mg
Age 19 and Over: 1000 mg
Lactating Under Age 19: 1300 mg
Age 19 and Over: 1000 mg
Men
Age 9 to 18 years: 1300 mg
Age 19 - 50 years: 1000 mg
Over Age 51 years: 1200 mg

Question No.3: What works best for back pain: physical therapy of acupressure or acupuncture?
Ans.: A study of 77 back pain sufferers who used physical therapy methods and 69 who used acupressure revealed that the acupressure group reported feeling significantly less pain than the physical therapy group after 4 weeks and a 6-month follow-up.


Question No.4: How does my weight affect my cancer risk?
Ans.: A large study found that 50 to 71-year-old women who were just slightly overweight increased their odds of developing colon cancer by 29%, compared to their leaner peers.


Question No.5: What has more antioxidant power, green tea or dried figs?
Ans.: Dried figs and prunes have been shown to increase anti-toxidant capacity by 9% that is more than double the increase seen in a cup of green tea.


Question No.6: What can I take for sore muscles after a workout?
Ans.: Try tart cherry juice. It helps sore muscles recover due to its high level of anthocyanins ---Antioxidants that help repair tissue damage.


Question No.7: Why should I choose spinach or romaine lettuce over iceberg lettuce for my salad?
Ans.:Spinach, romaine and other dark, leafy greens have more folate, more lutein and more vitamin than iceberg lettuce.

Question No.8: What is an alternative to drinking water? It gets boring.
Ans.: Try drinking fruit juice or caffeine-free sports beverages. Dilute them with water or club soda to cut down on sugar and extra calories.


Question No.9.:How much exercise does it take to sole a pound of weight?
Ans.: To lose 1lb. Per week, you need to either cut out or burn off 500 calories per day. 1 pound = 3,500 calories.


Question No.10: What is the “longevity molecule”?
Ans. : Resveratrol, the molecule found in frappes, red wine and peanuts, has been shown to possess life extending properties. Resveratrol extended life in roundworms, fruit flies, even human cells. Mice lived 30% longer.

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Use of Orange Juice

Throw back three shots of orange juice every day for maximum health Benefits.
Drinking orange juice morning, noon, and night can help raise and keep levels consistent in your bloodstream. This, in turn, may help keep you protected from free- radical damage all day. It's not just the vitamin C in the juice that's beneficial; the less-touted carotenoid
cryptoxanthin in OJ has been associated with a 15 percent to 31 percent reduced lung cancer risk.
Getting the right amount of antioxidants through diet or supplements can make your age 6 years younger.

Drinking three 8-ounce glasses of orange, apricot, or papaya juice per day is ideal for raising your levels of antioxidants, including the carotenoid cryptoxanthin, and lowering your risk of chronic conditions. Just remember that juice is high in calories, so you may need to adjust your diet overall. In a recent study, researchers discovered that drinking about 8 ounces of ready-to-drink commercial orange juice three times per day for 3 weeks raised participants' blood levels of vitamin C by 59 percent, folate by 46 percent, carotenoids by 22 percent, and flavanones by 800 percent. Eat a variety of red, orange, yellow, green, and purple fruits and vegetables; different colors of produce tend to be high in different health-promoting nutrients.

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Pass the Peas, Please
The teeny pea may pack a mighty anticancer punch.
Pack your pantry with bean, pea, and lentil soups to warm you up all season long. Peas, lentils, and beans contain a compound that a recent study revealed may help protect you against cancer. The compound, inositol pentakisphosphate, inhibits a key pathway in cancer cell growth. The discovery may one day lead to new cancer-fighting treatments.

A diet rich in inositol pentakisphosphate, a compound found in legumes, nuts, and wheat bran, may help protect you against cancer by interfering with the fine network of blood vessels tumors need to develop. Round out your diet with plenty of cancer-fighting foods, such as snow peas, sugar snap peas, black beans, broccoli, tomatoes, citrus fruits, soy, and calcium-rich, low-fat dairy. Limit red meat consumption to no more than one serving per week; high intake has been linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer.

Benefit:Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your Age
as much as 4 years younger.

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Why is fiber more important?
Fiber not only helps maintain healthy digestion, it also may help keep your blood vessels from narrowing.
Increasing fiber intake from cereal and whole grains appeared to slow blood vessel narrowing in a recent study. Narrowing blood vessels are commonly seen in people who have atherosclerosis, a progressive condition that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Add fiber-filled foods to your diet gradually to reduce the risk of bloating and stomach upset.
Soluble fiber is found in legumes, nuts, oat bran, and many fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber helps reduce cholesterol and slows stomach emptying, thereby protecting your heart and also controlling your appetite by making you feel full longer. Insoluble fiber is found in whole-grain breads and cereals, flaxseeds, and the skin of many fruits and vegetables. Insoluble fiber promotes bowel health and helps keep you regular. In a study of postmenopausal women with atherosclerosis, women who consumed six or more servings of whole grains per week experienced less blood vessel narrowing than women who consumed fewer servings of whole grains. Eat 25 grams of fiber per day to make your a up age 2.5 years younger, and eat six servings of whole grains per day to make your age up to 4 years younger.

Eating 25 grams (38 grams if you are a man under 50) of fiber per day makes your age 2.5 years younger than eating 12 grams of fiber per day.

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Beneficial Effects of Olive Oil

Research shows that the beneficial effects of olive oil may extend beyond cholesterol control.
Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats such as olive oil can help reduce cholesterol and keep the heart healthy. Now researchers have discovered that fresh extra-virgin olive oil contains a compound that helps fight inflammation.
A compound found in olive oil called oleocanthal fights inflammation in a manner similar to ibuprofen, inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes involved in pain and inflammation responses. The amount of oleocanthal obtained from daily olive oil consumption would elicit a much smaller anti-inflammatory effect compared to medication, and more research is needed to determine whether olive oil consumption has any clinical effect on inflammation. However, some researchers speculate that the heart benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet, which includes ample amounts of olive oil, may be due in part to the anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil. The inflammation of tissues, such as those of the vascular system, plays a role in the development of heart disease. A great way to add olive oil to your diet is to replace creamy salad dressing high in saturated fats with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Eating a low-fat diet -- and eating healthful unsaturated fats when you do eat fat – can make your age as much as 6 years younger.

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Mediterranean Menu

Eating Mediterranean-style meals can the risk of dying from heart disease as some studies show that when people with coronary heart disease shift their diet toward more Mediterranean cuisine, it can reduce mortality rates. To live a more Mediterranean lifestyle, we must boost the presence of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy on the menu while limiting red meat, sweets, and saturated fat.

When making your menu more Mediterranean, you must stick to the dishes of the south, rather than the north. Northern Mediterranean cooking can be high in saturated fat with more cream-based sauces, cheese-influenced dishes, and red meat. A traditional southern Mediterranean diet may include fruit, whole-wheat toast, and a cup of yogurt for breakfast; couscous, skinless chicken, and mixed vegetables grilled with olive oil for lunch; and fish, beans, hearty vegetable stew, and a glass of red wine for dinner. For snacks, reach for olive tapenade on crusty whole-grain bread or crackers or a handful of nuts. Southern Mediterranean diets are low in saturated fat, limiting red meat, butter, and eggs. Sweets are consumed sparingly as well. Round out your Mediterranean lifestyle with a program of regular physical activity.

Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your age as much as 4 years younger.

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Protiens

A higher protein diet doesn't have to be carbohydrates free to help you lose weight.

Severely restricting carbohydrates is not the reason some people experience weight loss with a high-protein diet. It's the protein that sates their appetite and helps them lose weight. In a study, people who ate just a bit more protein each day, while eating less fat and an average amount of carbohydrates, felt sated earlier, ate fewer calories, and still lost weight.

Some high-protein diets ask people to eat three times as much protein as they do carbohydrates and limit their carbohydrates to as little as 50 grams per day or less. Severely limiting carbohydrate intake and getting most of your calories from protein can be unhealthy for several reasons. First, many healthful foods are high in carbohydrate, including whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. A diet that severely restricts carbohydrates will lack these nutritious foods. Second, a diet that is extremely high in protein can cause ketosis, a physiological state that can lead to gout or increase the risk of kidney or liver problems or electrolyte imbalances. For optimum health and weight loss, eat a healthy, well-balanced diet consisting of foods from all major food groups. In a recent study, researchers compared the effects of diets containing different amounts of calories from protein, fat, and carbohydrates. When participants followed a calorie-controlled diet consisting of 30 percent of calories from protein, 20 percent from fat, and 50 percent from carbohydrates, they felt much more satiated than when they consumed a diet with less protein, more fat, and the same amount of carbohydrates. Later, when they were allowed to consume as many calories as they wanted as long as they stuck to the 30:20:50 ratio, participants consumed about 450 fewer calories per day and lost almost 11 pounds.

Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your age as much as 4 years younger.

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Don't Forget Your Juice

Your morning glass of juice may be a brain saver. Drinking fruit or vegetable juice at least three times per week may lower a person's risk of Alzheimer's disease, a recent study suggests. Antioxidants in the juice may be responsible for the effect. To keep your waistline from expanding, choose low-calorie or pure juices without any added sugar.
In addition to drinking juice, another way to get your daily fill of antioxidants is to eat whole fruit, which also will add fiber to your diet. The antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables may protect your brain against oxidative damage caused by hydrogen peroxide and certain proteins. In a recent study, researchers discovered that people who drank three or more servings of fruit or vegetable juice per week were much less likely to develop Alzheimer's than people who drank juice less than once per week. More research is needed to confirm the findings, but in the meantime, juice remains a quick and easy way to get an additional serving of fruit in your diet. Regular exercise and mental stimulation help ward off dementia as well.
Getting the right amount of antioxidants through diet or supplements can make your age 6 years younger.

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Better Than a Bottle

Turn to your diet first to fulfill your nutritional needs.

Getting your nutrition through a healthful, diverse diet may help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions better than getting it through supplements, evidence suggests. Don't toss your supplements, however. They are a good way to fill in nutrition gaps when your diet falls short.

Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your Age as much as 4 years younger.

Nutrients are essential compounds in food your body needs to function properly; however, researchers continue to study and revise the optimal amounts of nutrients we need for peak health. An emerging body of evidence suggests eating nutritious food promotes health and reduces your risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis better than relying on supplements. Nutrients and beneficial compounds in food may augment each other and work synergistically to prevent disease. Eat a healthy, varied diet full of colorful produce, low-fat dairy, lean protein, and whole grains to get your daily fill of health-promoting nutrients.

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These are the questions what the people generally make formally or informally to the friends, relatives, specialists or the experienced ones and the answers given are also some sort of hear-say. I would welcome if they are added and/or attributed authentically. Further, none should rely on information provided here for health problems. Any questions regarding health should be addressed to own physician or other healthcare provider.

Question No.1: Does butter-milk have good bugs in it like yougurt?
Ans.:Yes. Butter-milk is one of the probiotic foods that helps promote healthy intestinal flora, along with yogurt, kefir, cottage cheese, sour cream and sauerkraut. Buttermilk usually contains the bacteria streptococcus lactis. It’s probiotic value is not as high as that of yogurt.

Question No.2: What’s the best kind of honey to use?
Ans.: Buckwheat honey is the best at slowing the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol.


Question No.3.:What can I add to my diet to lower my heart disease risk?
Ans.: In an Australian study, 20 adults who drank a cup of tomato juice each day for three weeks reduced their blood clot risk.

Question No.4: How can I get dairy calcium when I’m lactose intolera?
Ans.: Eat yogurt regularly. The probiotics in yogurt have already digested the lactose. The milk sugar that causes lactose intolerance symptoms, 53% of Mexican-Americans, 75% of African-Americans, and 15% of Whites are lactose intolerant.

Question No.5: What is Ashwagandha?
Ans.: Also known as Indian ginseng for its ginseng like properties, Ashwagandha can lower cholesterol, raise red blood cell count and improve sexual function. It also has been shown to combat stress, ease arthritis and act as an anti-inflammatory.

Question No.6: Is there an herb that can help me to cut back on drinking alcohol?
Ans.: Kudzu leaves are edible. In a Harvard study, those who took kudzu extract for a week drank 1.8 bottles of beer over 1.5 hours. The placebo group drank 3.5 beers over the same period of time. Kudzu seems seems to reduce the desire to drink alcohol.


Question No.7: sweets is stevia?
Ans.:The Guarani Indians in south America have used stevia for over 1,500 years. It is 300 times sweeter than sugar. It contains phytonutrients and mineral nutrients.


Question No.8: How healthy is kiwifruit?
Ans.: A study examined the 27 most popular fruits and it found kiwifruit to be the most nutrients dense. It is one of the few fruits with high vitamins content, plus it contains more vision-saving lutein than any other fruit or vegetable, except for corn.


Question No.9: How can I lower my risk of dementia?
Ans.: Having Nutrients is your best bet in warding off dementia. A study published in the journal “Neurology” demonstrated that those who consumed 2.8 servings of green and cruciferous vegetables per day showed a 40% slower rate of cognitive decline than those who ate 1 serving of vegetables per day.

Question No.10: Are Canned fruits more nutritious?
Ans.: Canned fruit is almost as nutritious as fresh fruit, and it has almost as much fibre as well. Choose fruit packed in its own juice instead of sugary corn syrup. Canned fruit loses over time so make sure it’s not near the expiry date.

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These are the questions what the people generally make formally or informally to the friends, relatives, specialists or the experienced ones and the answers given are also some sort of hear-say. I would welcome if they are added and/or attributed authentically. Further, none should rely on information provided here for health problems. Any questions regarding health should be addressed to own physician or other healthcare provider.

Question No.1: Can taking soup help me lose weight?
Ans.: A recent study demonstrated that those who took soup every day for a year lost 50% more weight than those who didn’t.

Question No.2: How can I avoid urinary tract infections?
Ans.: You may drink plenty of water, don’t let your bladder get too full and take showers instead of baths. After urinating, wipe from front to back to avoid contamination from the rectum.

Question No.3: Will eating sweets help me live longer?
Ans.: A Harvard study found that people who indulged in sweets a few times a month—including dark chocolate—added almost a year to their lifespan.

Question No.4: How do I choose the best fish oil?
Ans.: 1) Look for soft gels or oil with about 1 gram of combined DHA and EPA. 2) Store opened bottles in the fridge. 3) Look for pharmaceutical grade fish oil. it costs more, but it’s worth it.

Question No.5: How much vitamin C is too much?
Ans.: An analysis of 19 vitamin C studies revealed that those who consumed more than 400 IU of vitamin C per day were 10% more likely to die. Experts agree that 22.5 IUs per day is beneficial.

Question No.6: What can I do about diabetes-related nerve pain?
Ans.: University of Utah research has shown that losing even a little weight may actually regenerate small nerves in hands and feet, easing chronic nerve pain. After 1 year, pain disappeared in 22 out of 32 people who lost 7% of their body weight.

Question No.7: What’s the difference between the pain of a heart attack and gas pain?
Ans.: If a pain or discomfort lasts just a few seconds, it is unlikely to be heart related. It is most likely a gas pocket. Pain worthy of attention usually comes on gradually and lasts at least several minutes.


Question No.8: How much difference can vinegar make in my blood sugar levels?
Ans.:2 tablespoons of vinegar just before a high-carb meal has an effect similar to blood-sugar-lowering medications. The easiest way to get your shot of vinegar is on a salad, add olive oil, garlic and other herbs to make a delectable dressing.

Question No.9: what’s the difference in fat cells between thin people and fat people?
Ans.:The difference is not the number of the cells. The fat globules within each cell increase as you store more fat.

Question No.10: Is it harmful to take too many antacids?
Ans.: Minor side effects of antacid overuse may include constipation or diarrhea. Large amounts of calcium carbonate antacids can affect the balance of calcium and acid in the body and lead to kidney damage. Occasionally, even daily use of antacids is generally considered safe.

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These are the questions what the people generally make formally or informally to the friends, relatives, specialists or the experienced ones and the answers given are also some sort of hear-say. I would welcome if they are added and/or attributed authentically. Further, none should rely on information provided here for health problems. Any questions regarding health should be addressed to own physician or other healthcare provider.

Question No.1: What is the golden rule of weight loss?
Ans.: Take in 500 fewer calories per day, and you drop one pound per week. Vigorous exercise accelerates the process


Question No.2: How do cranberries stack up in nutritional value?
Ans.: A recent nutritional analysis revealed that cranberries have more antioxidant power than coffee, blueberries, even red wine.


Question No.3: Does coffee have any anti-cancer benefits?
Ans.:Two or more cups a day cut rectal cancer risk by 52%.

Question No.4: What gives me high cholesterol?
Ans.: Most of the cholesterol in your blood doesn’t come from high-cholesterol foods. Cholesterol is produced by your liver and it’s triggered by foods with high saturated fat content. the more saturated fat you eat, the more cholesterol your liver makes.

Question No.5: What is the best way to cook broccoli to preserve its nutrients?
Ans.:Boiling broccoli depletes 34% of its nutrients. Steaming broccoli destroys 22% of its nutrient content. A new study says that microwaving broccoli preserves 90% of its cancer fighting phytonutrients.

Question No.6:How can I benefit from drinking green tea?
Ans.: Green tea helps keep cholesterol in check. It is, therefore, thought to help prevent heart disease.

Question No.7: How much dark chocolate do I need to lower my blood pressure?
Ans.: A study published in the archives of “internal medicine,” 2006, showed that men who ate just 10g of dark chocolate per day had lower blood pressure than men with low chocolate intake.

Question No.8: Is the sugar from fruit harmful?
Ans.: Your body doesn’t assimilate naturally occuring sugar in the same way as added sugars. Fruits contain the natural sugar, fructose, as well as other vital nutrients added sugars shouldn’t exceed 10% of total calories, about 40 to 45% grams per day.

Question No.9: What is super green tea?
Ans.: By adding 2-3 tablespoons of citrus juice (orange, lemon) to a cup of green tea, you can increase the antioxidant benefit by up to five times.

Question No.10: What does coffee contain other than caffeine?
Ans.: Plenty. There are over 1,000 chemicals in coffee. Only 26 of those chemicals have been tested. Half of them caused cancer in rats.

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These are the questions what the people generally make formally or informally to the friends, relatives, specialists or the experienced ones and the answers given are also some sort of hear-say. I would welcome if they are added and/or attributed authentically. Further, none should rely on information provided here for health problems. Any questions regarding health should be addressed to own physician or other healthcare provider.

Question No.1:What’s the best oil to use for stir-frying?
Ans.: Sesame oil and peanut oil are both well suited for use in stir-fries because they can be heated to a high temperature without smoking or breaking down. Choose dark rather than light sesame oil: it has a stronger, almost smoky flavour.

Question No.2: Is cloudy apple juice healthier than clear?
Ans.: Unfiltered (cloudy) apple juice contains almost four times as many antioxidants as clear apple juice, according to a recent study.

Question No.3: Does dyeing my hair increase my cancer risk?
Ans.: Recent research suggests that those who have been dyeing their hair since before 1980 have a 37% greater risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than hair dye. The products produced after 1980 don’t contain carcinogens that older products once did.

Question No.4: What is a natural way to reduce hot flashes?
Ans.: Deep breathing cuts hot flashes by about half. Sit in a comfortable chair, breathe slowly and deeply through nose, exhaling through your mouth. Your belly, not your chest, should rise and fall as you breathe.

Question No.5: Which is better for your eyes - carrots or eggs?
Ans.: Eggs contain even more of the crucial carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthan than carrots. Also, the carotenoids in eggs are more easily absorbed than from carrots or dark green, leafy vegetables.

Question No.6: What’s a good food source of plant sterols?
Ans.: Plant sterols, or plant fats are a good natural way to lower cholesterol. Pistachio nuts are one of the best sources of plant sterols. In one study, test subjects lowered their LDL (bad) cholesterol by an average of 6.7% cholesterol by reduction in heart disease risk.

Question No.7: How long is my colon?
Ans.: It’s as long as you are tall!

Question No.8: Is there a healthy way to eat fries?
Ans.: Yes, Potatoes eaten with the skin are packed with vitamin C, Potassium and fiber. It’s best to avoid the deep fryer and bake your potatoes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and cook for 40 minutes, or until brown.

Question No.9: How loud is snoring?
Ans.: Snoring can reach as loud as 90 decibels.

Question No.10: How big of a problem is interaction from taking multiple medications?
Ans.: At least 1.3 million Americans experience symptoms resulting from multiple drug interactions. This figure represents only those covered by insurance, the actual figure is undoubtedly much higher.

Be Happy - For Your Well-Being

These are the questions what the people generally make formally or informally to the friends, relatives, specialists or the experienced ones and the answers given are also some sort of hear-say. I would welcome if they are added and/or attributed authentically. Further, none should rely on information provided here for health problems. Any questions regarding health should be addressed to own physician or other healthcare provider.

Question No.1: Are there really bugs in my eyebrows?
Ans.: The average clean face may contain thousands of tiny 8-legged relatives to spiders, called face mites. They live in your eyebrows and eye-flashes, feeding on dead skin cells and secretions. They are so efficient at digesting that they have no excretory opening.

Question No.2: Who gets more antibiotics - animals or humans?
Ans.: 70% of the antibiotics sold in America are given to cattle, to combat aidosis, which they acquire by being fed corn, which is not a natural part of a cow’s diet. Cows can only live for about 6 months on the corn diet, which makes them obese. They are slaughtered before they are killed by the corn diet.

Question No.3: Can green tea help my memory?
Ans.: A Japanese study of people over 70 revealed that those who drank 2-3 cups of green tea daily scored better on cognitive tests. The more they drank, the better they performed. This may explain why dementia rates, including Alzheimer’s disease, are lower in Japan than in the United States.

Question No.4: How long should I wait before I may see my doctor with a sinus infection? Ans.: After a week, 75% of sinus infections clear up on their own, especially if they are mild. Saline nasal rinses have been shown to be effective at relieving sinus symptoms. Oil of oregano (not the oregano in you pantry) is also effective at combating sinus and bronchitis symptoms.

Question No.5: How often do doctors give their patients sugar pills?
Ans.: A new survey reveals that 45% of doctors have given patients a placebo medication or a pill with no active ingredients. The study also reveals that 96% of doctors believe in the therapeutic value of the placebo effect.

Question No.6: How much difference does diabetes make for my heart?
Ans.: Those over 40 with diabetes can expect that their heart has aged by 15 years, on average. Regular exercise, watching your blood sugar carefully and following a low-glyemic diet is the best antidote.

Question No.7: Can I derive any health benefits from walking only 3 days a week?
Ans.: In one 3-month study, the participants dropped at least 5 points in systolic blood pressure from only 3 brisk half – hour walks per week, they also took an inch off their waistlines.

Question No.8: Is there a low-calorie nut?
Ans.: Chestnuts are low in calories compared to other nuts. Six roasted chestnuts have only 27 grams of good carbohydrates and just 124 calories.

Question No.9: What’s a simple way of lowering blood pressure?
Ans.: In a study, 60 adults were asked to refrain from salting their foods and eating salty food. As a result, after 6 weeks, their systolic blood pressure dropped by 8%, cutting their stroke risk by one-third and their heart disease risk by 25%.

Question No.10: Is it okay to microwave broccoli? it’s handier than steaming.
Ans.: Steam it. Microwaving strips most of the antioxidant benefits from vegetables. Add selenium-rich sunflower seeds, nuts, or mushrooms to your steamed broccoli high in the super-nutrient sulforaphane. Broccoli is 13 times more potent when combined with the mineral selenium.

Be Happy - For Your Well-Being

These are the questions what the people generally make formally or informally to the friends, relatives, specialists or the experienced ones and the answers given are also some sort of hear-say. I would welcome if they are added and/or attributed authentically. Further, none should rely on information provided here for health problems. Any questions regarding health should be addressed to own physician or other healthcare provider.

Question No.1: What are the little red bumps on the backs of my arms?
Ans.:That’s keratosis pilaris, a common harmless condition caused by a build-up of dead skin cells around hair follicles. regular use of a body scrub can rub out the problem within a couple of months.

Question No.2: Are the bright red spots on my chest, stomach and back cause for concern? Ans.:They’re called cherry spots. They tend to grow in number and size with age. But they’re harmless. rarely becoming larger than a pencil eraser. Your dermatologist can zap them if they bother you.

Question No.3: How cold should my refrigerator be?
Ans.: Use an appliance thermometer to keep your refrigerator temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Question No.4: Is there a natural remedy for acne?
Ans.: Many have found success with milk of magnesia. Apply it to the face nightly before going to bed. It’s certainly worth a try since it’so much cheaper than prescription meds for acne.


Question No.5: How common is Alzheimerk’s disease?
Ans.: Alzheikmer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.



Question No.6: What’s the main ingredient in fast food?
Ans.: Corn. When you eat fast food, you’re eating corn. the cows are corn fed. So, there’s corn in the meat. The fries are cooked in corn oil. the bunns contain high-fructose corn syrup. The corn used to feed cows and make corn syrup is not edible. It’s almost pure starch, which contributes to America’s diabetes epidemic.


Question No.7: Can soda increase my risk of diabetes?
Ans.: One soda per day will double your risk for acquiring type 2 diabetes.


Question No.8: What happens to my body when i’m not getting enough sleep?
Ans.: Sleep loss can bring on junk. food cravings, as well as increased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. mood swings and depression can also result from sleep deprivation.


Question No.9: Does aromatherapy really work?
Ans. : Though it may appear to be quackery, there’s science behind it. After sniffing the essential oils of lavender or rosemary for 5 minutes, voluteers’ levels of the stress hormone cortisol dropped as much as 24%. cortisol raises blood pressure and suppresses the immune system.


Question No.10: What burns more calories, running or jumping rope?
Ans.: Jumping rope burns as many calories as running. If you don’t want to go for your run because it’s raining, grab your jump rope.