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September 2009
Proverb: Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still
Chinese Proverb: Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.
I keep craving carbs and have gained 20kg in 5 months? Why?
A: Sometimes cravings for certain foods can be so intense that we feel out of control. It is not clear what causes our craving for carbohydrates. Studies suggest a decrease in blood sugar stimulates appetite, which causes a desire for foods high in carbs, as they are a fast energy source. But other studies suggest carbs cravings may be explained by decreases in the “feel good” brain chemical, serotonin. Serotonin helps you feel less anxious and improves your mood. Some experts think that people who crave carbs are, in a way, self medicating, as carbs boosts the level of serotonin in the brain.
Proverb: The rich man plans for tomorrow... The poor man for today
Chinese Proverb: The rich man plans for tomorrow... The poor man for today
Health Fact: By cycling grain through livestock, we lose ...
Health Facts: By cycling grain through livestock, we lose 90% of protein, 96% of calories, all of carbohydrates, and all nutritional fiber.
Health Quotes: So many people spend their health gaining wealth ..
Health Quotes: So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health. A. J. Reb Materi
Health Quotes: A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools. Spanish Proverb
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools. Spanish Proverb
Heart Disease (Cardiovascular diseases) No. 1 killer worldwide
Heart diseases or cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the world’s largest killers, claiming more than17.2 million lives a year. It often affects many people in middle age, very often severely limiting the income and savings of affected individuals and their families. 80 percent of these premature deaths could be avoided by controlling the main risk factors: tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.
Health Facts: Smokers have about 10 times as many wrinkles as non-smokers
Health Facts: Smokers have about 10 times as many wrinkles as non-smokers
Other Health Facts
Krill Oil Lowering Cholesterol
A Study found Krill Oil Lowering Cholesterol.
If you want to get your cholesterol down, krill oil is the natural thing to go for. Taking two tablets a day for a month starts you off, then it is one daily. The results from the OmegaGen Studies recorded a total cholesterol reduction of 13% (on 1-2g per day); a drop in LDL, or bad cholesterol, of 33% - a little less for 1 gram and a little more for 2 gram; and a 45% rise in good HDL levels. These results are not far off prescription cholesterol lowering tablets. It is no wonder whales live so long!
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Music Therapy and Depression
A study has found music therapy helps improve anxiety and depression in elderly people with Alzheimer’s. Patients chose the music, which was repeated to them weekly for 24 weeks, and recorded improved results compared to a group without music.
