| Subject: Be healthy and enjoy the life (KDDS-294) |
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Syed Ayazuddin
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Date Posted: 11:41:21 10/22/08 Wed
Shake your Body!
Every day find new ways to move your body. Use the stairs rather than an escalator or
elevator. Walk your dog (or a neighbours' dog if you don't have one!) , chase your kids,
play ball with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness
tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an
hour in the gym or a 45-minute cardiovascular class or body pump or kickboxing. Move
more and feel better!
Cut the Fat
Don't eat the obvious fat in your diet such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats.
Eat dairy products like cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream low fat versions. Nuts and
sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited
amounts and even then in their low fat verions. Most are available in lower fat versions.
Reduce Stress
Stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to
think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e., go back
to number one above!, exercise is a great stress reducer, Soak in a hot tub; walk on the
beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing
music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten
before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible.
Stop Smoking
All the experts agree on this one. Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking
was harmful to your health, people have been reducing their use of tobacco products.
Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Warn your
children of the false romance or 'tough guy' image of smokers. Find ways to quit smoking
hypnosis, support groups and even prescription medicine such as Zyban is available to
help you.
Reduce your exposure to Pollution
Not everyone can live in a smog-free environment, but we can all avoid smoke-filled
rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy
thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air
conditioning where air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good
pollution deterrent. If you ride a bicycle in traffic, where a small pollution mask over your
mouth and nose.
Clunk Click every Trip
Statistics show that the wearing of seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential
injuries in car crashes.
Floss Your Teeth
Harvard Medical School studied longevity and found one of the most important
contributing factors was daily flossing! Flossing and brushing your teeth daily can make
your RealAge as much as 6.4 years younger. These studies make a direct connection
between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because
people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't?
Maintain a Positive Mental Outlook
There's a definitive connection between living well and healthily and having a cheerful
outlook on life. Yes, keep on smiling and laughing!
Pick Your Parents Well !
The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. You can't pick your parents, but
just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you can't
counteract the genetic pool handed you. So follow the first 9 tips above. for more details
visit: http://www.nikharearab.com/toptentips.html
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