Tips on Health

What if I told you that our health is the most important asset we have.
Would you believe me? Why is it today that everybody seems to be plagued
with bad health. You can make a stand and try incorporating these health
tips into your everyday life and see if they make a difference to your total
health.

Lets have a look:

Don't Smoke - One of the main reasons why people decide not to give up
smoking, and sadly, the reason why some people take it up is the effect
smoking supposedly has on you weigh gain or loss. It is true that smoking
has been associated with an increase in metabolism it is a drug!!

However it is a dangerous, addictive drug and surely the tiny effect it has
on your metabolism is outweighed by the huge risk of dying from lung cancer.
Interestingly in regards to weight gain and loss, although smoking over 25
cigarettes a day can increase your metabolism by up to 10% overall, smokers
have been found to be fatter than non - smokers!!

Take In More Water - You can live three weeks without food, However you can
only live for three days without fluid, just think 3 days and its all over,
one could suggest that fluid is fairly important! Your body is anywhere
between 60 and 70 percent fluid. The fluid in your body is responsible for
helping to keep every system of your body in good working order, including
all of your metabolic processes.

De-hydrate and everything slows down. The fluid in your body will also
ensure that you can move well and be active. If you start to dehydrate,
your body's ability to do basic activities will slow down and your ability
to exercise effectively or even enjoy exercise will be reduced. You will
feel tired, lethargic and will probably get a headache.

Eat A Variety Of Foods - For protection from the majority of illnesses such
as heart disease and cancer you need a variety of foods that deliver that
mix of nutrients and minerals. Aim to eat different coloured fruits and
vegetables. Try to eat a different food each month. Eat an apple a day as
the apple pectin cleanses the body's digestive system by removing toxins and
therefore preventing degenerative health problems such as cancer.

Relax For 20 Minutes a Day - Relaxing for at least 20 minutes a day will go
a long way to reduce blood pressure and your reactions to stress. Sit or lie
somewhere comfortable, Breathe slowly in and out of the nostrils breathing
deeply into your abdomen. Say HAM as you inhale and SA as you exhale.

These suggestions are charged with positive energy and will help you control
your emotions. Try once a day for fantastic results.

Floss Every Day - Flossing your teeth every day is the best way to prevent
gum disease and protect your heart. Gum disease, which is left untreated,
can lead to inflammatory reactions in the body that can trigger heart
disease and stroke.

Drink More Tea - Try drinking more tea instead of coffee to help protect
your body from damaging effects of free radicals. Tea is a rich source of
antioxidants that play a big role in protecting against some cancers and
cardiovascular disease.

Get Active - Aerobic activity not only burns calories but also increases
your metabolism and can keep it elevated for several hours after a workout.
You don't need to spend hours each day on the treadmill or bike to reap the
benefits.

Exercising aerobically for as little as 20 minutes, three to five days a
week will make a big difference. Extra movement throughout the day is also
essential, take the stairs instead of the lift, lose the remote and move at
every opportunity you can.

Get More Sleep - Lack of sleep changes your hormone levels and capacity to
metabolise carbohydrates so less sleep = slower metabolism. Studies have
revealed that deep sleep causes cell repair and cell growth, which will
speed up the metabolism and burn calories. So aim to get at least eight
hours sleep a night.

Eat More Protein And Boost Your Energy Levels - Protein stimulates the major
brain chemical dopamine which keeps us alert, try chicken or tuna salads for
lunch. Go for complex carbohydrates rather than white flour and sugar, as
they will provide a sustained energy source as opposed to a quick hit.

Another reason to leave simple carbohydrate out of the diet is that they
have a negative effect on your skin and how it ages. The more sugar that is
in the body the more you force a chemical reaction causing sugars to attach
to proteins and this is very detrimental to your skin.

So go ahead and introduce these tips into your everyday life, I am sure you
will reap the benefits as you go forward.
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"Gary Matthews" articles@maximumfitness

What if I told you that our health is the most important asset we have.
Would you believe me?

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Drink More Tea - Try drinking more tea instead of coffee to help protect
your body from damaging effects of free radicals. Tea is a rich source of
antioxidants that play a big role in protecting against some cancers and
cardiovascular disease.

People who drink decaffeinated coffee apparently have a reduced chance
of getting diabetes.

Ray