This Exercise Is More Powerful Than 1,000 Sit-Ups: Spare 60 Seconds A Day And In Only A Month You Will Have A Flat Stomach

The belly is probably one of the most problematic areas of the body when it comes to losing weight. All of us dream about a flat and toned abdomen, but it seems that we all hate sit-ups.


However, we have some good news! Finally, fitness experts have found a solution which, they claim, can replace even a 1,000 sit-ups.

This amazing exercise is called “a plank”, and it is static, but all the weight of the body lays on the hands and toes, while the body is straight as a board. The body cannot move an inch, and this is the way to a flat and sturdy stomach, as well as to the painless back, because the strong abdominal muscles support the spine.


What is extremely important about it is that if you practice it several times a week for ten minutes a day, you will have better results than if you did 1,000 sit-ups.

Nevertheless, you need to make sure that your body is in the correct starting position, and respect these instructions:

Press your palms firmly on the floor and stretch your shoulders so that they are as distant from each other as possible. Your neck should be elongated. Moreover, you should feel your hands comfortable, not like they are about to loosen up.
Although the main focus is on the abdominal muscles, you should also feel “fire” in your legs. If not, set your heels further relying on the toes of the feet so that the quadriceps are more tensed, and then squeeze your buttocks in order to activate the muscles in the lower body.
Do not raise your buttocks, but hold them lower. Your body must be as a straight line, and not as a triangle.
You need to breathe in and out rhythmically, in order to hold this posture a bit easier.
Holding your body in the right position is essential and you can easily achieve this if you imagine a glass of water balancing on your lower back or a ball rolling from your nape to heel without being stuck in the lower back.
Now, you can start doing this exercise:

Press your hands and knees on the floor so that your wrists are in line with your shoulders and your back is straight.
Look up about 30 inches ahead of you. Your nose facing the floor, position the back of your head in a parallel position to the ceiling.
Stretch your right leg to back so that the fingers are bent and then extend your left leg. At this point, your entire body should be resting on your hands and toes.
Tighten your abdominal muscles and hold for about 20-60 seconds.
Bending your knees, sit on your heels so that the big toes touch while your knees are separated.
Lower your knees toward your thighs, while lightly touching the floor with your forehead. Stretch out your arms in front of you and relax.
Do this exercise three times in a row. Once you get used to doing it, extend the time for more than 60 seconds.
Source: www.yourstylishlife.com

6 Tips For Better Sleep With Diabetes

When you have diabetes, poor sleep can disrupt your blood sugar, your mood and your health.

An estimated 40 to 50 percent of people with diabetes say they don't sleep well, according to Dr. Kingman Strohl, director of the Sleep Disorders Program at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.



Since quality sleep is so important to well-controlled blood sugar, making adjustments to get better shut-eye should be a top priority if you have diabetes.

Here are six ways you can improve your nighttime routine and get better sleep:

1. Lose the extra weight

Carrying too much extra weight can lead to sleep apnea - a condition that causes disruptions in sleep patterns and drowsiness during the day.

One study in 2009 found that 86 percent of people with diabetes experience sleep apnea, yet the condition can usually be quickly reversed once a person loses weight.

Shedding extra pounds will also correspond with better nutrition and exercise habits, which will both help to improve your sleep.

2. Have a routine

Having a routine for your blood sugar management is important for diabetes control, but it's just as important to have a regular sleeping routine.

Humans are habitual creatures that have set biological rhythms. Oversleeping, lack of sleep or an erratic sleep schedule are all factors that can disrupt your biological clock and affect the ongoing quality of your sleep.

3. Get tested for neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy - a condition characterized by numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands or feet - could also be disrupting your sleep quality.

Restless leg syndrome, which may have similar symptoms to neuropathy, can also be caused by high blood sugar.

Ask your doctor to be tested for diabetic neuropathy and alert him or her of any symptoms.

4. Manage stress

Stress can directly interfere with quality and duration of sleep (as well as blood sugar management).

In addition to creating a routine for sleep, aim to make bedtime a relaxing experience. Shut off electronics a few hours before bed, sleep in a dark room, and unwind with a relaxing activity before you sleep, like a hot bath or a cup of tea.

5. Avoid alcohol

While drinking a glass of wine may seem like a good way to induce drowsiness, drinking too close to bedtime can disrupt your sleep - and also your blood sugar levels.

Avoid alcohol unless it's several hours before you sleep, and try to have no more than one to two drinks.

6. Quit smoking

In addition to the stimulating properties of nicotine that can disturb your sleep patterns, smoking can lead to all sorts of health complications that prevent a restful night, including poor glucose control, headaches and restless leg syndrome.

Smoking cessation can help you not only better manage your health, but also drastically improve your sleep quality.
source:http://www.informationaboutdiabetes.com/

Low-carb diet recommended for diabetics

A new study involving researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and other institutions says patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes should eat a diet low in carbohydrates.

The study, accepted for publication in Nutrition and available on the journal’s website, offers 12 points of evidence showing that low-carbohydrate diets should be the first line of attack for treatment of Type 2 diabetes, and should be used in conjunction with insulin in those with Type 1 diabetes.



The study, conducted by a consortium of 26 physicians and nutrition researchers, suggests the need for a reappraisal of dietary guidelines due to the inability of current recommendations to control the epidemic of diabetes. The authors point to the specific failure of the prevailing low-fat diets to improve obesity, cardiovascular risk or general health, and to the persistent reports of serious side effects of commonly prescribed diabetes medications. By comparison, the authors refer to the continued success of low-carbohydrate diets in the treatment of diabetes and metabolic syndrome without significant side effects.

“Diabetes is a disease of carbohydrate intolerance,” said Barbara Gower, Ph.D., professor and vice chair for research in the UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences and one of the study authors. “Reducing carbohydrates is the obvious treatment. It was the standard approach before insulin was discovered and is, in fact, practiced with good results in many institutions. The resistance of government and private health agencies is very hard to understand.”

The authors say their review of the medical literature shows that low-carbohydrate diets reliably reduce high blood sugar — the most salient feature of diabetes — and at the same time show general benefit for risk of cardiovascular disease.

The 12 points of evidence, backed up by clinical studies, are:

High blood sugar is the most salient feature of diabetes. Dietary carbohydrate restriction has the greatest effect on decreasing blood glucose levels.
During the epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, caloric increases have been due almost entirely to increased carbohydrates.

Benefits of dietary carbohydrate restriction do not require weight loss.
Although weight loss is not required for benefit, no dietary intervention is better than carbohydrate restriction for weight loss.
Adherence to low-carbohydrate diets in people with Type 2 diabetes is at least as good as adherence to any other dietary interventions and frequently issignificantly better.
Replacement of carbohydrates with proteins is generally beneficial.
Dietary total and saturated fats do not correlate with risk of cardiovascular disease.
Plasma-saturated fatty acids are controlled by dietary carbohydrates more than by dietary lipids.
The best predictor of microvascular and, to a lesser extent, macrovascular complications in patients with Type 2 diabetes is glycemic control (HbA1c).

Dietary carbohydrate restriction is the most effective method of reducing serum triglycerides and increasing high-density lipoprotein.
Patients with Type 2 diabetes on carbohydrate-restricted diets reduce and frequently eliminate medication. People with Type 1 usually require less insulin.
Intensive glucose-lowering by dietary carbohydrate restriction has no side effects comparable to the effects of intensive pharmacologic treatment.
There are two major forms of diabetes. People with Type 1 do not make insulin, the hormone required for processing carbohydrates and other nutrients. People with Type 2 are capable of producing insulin, but their bodies do not respond adequately.

“We’ve tried to present clearly the most obvious and least controversial arguments for going with carbohydrate restriction,” said Richard David Feinman, Ph.D., professor of cell biology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and lead author of the paper. “Here we take a positive approach and look to the future, while acknowledging this paper calls for change. The low-fat paradigm, which held things back, is virtually dead as a major biological idea. Diabetes is too serious a disease for us to try to save face by holding onto ideas that fail.”

There are two major forms of diabetes. People with Type 1 do not make insulin, the hormone required for processing carbohydrates and other nutrients. People with Type 1 require insulin to deal with high blood sugar, although the authors point out that too much carbohydrate in the diet makes it more difficult to find an appropriate dose of insulin.

People with Type 2 are capable of producing insulin, but their bodies do not respond adequately. They are said to be insulin-resistant, and as a consequence, they have deteriorating function of the pancreas, the insulin-producing organ that cannot keep up with the demands of an insulin-resistant body.

“For many people with Type 2 diabetes, low-carbohydrate diets are a real cure,” said Gower. “They no longer need drugs. They no longer have symptoms. Their blood glucose is normal, and they generally lose weight.”

Diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 29.1 million American adults have diabetes, and another 79 million have metabolic syndrome, or pre-diabetes, meaning more than 46 percent of adults in the United States have diabetes or pre-diabetes. 2012 estimates place health care costs for diabetes at $245 billion.

The authors caution that people with diabetes who are already on drugs for Type 2 diabetes or are on standard amounts of insulin should undertake conversion to a low-carbohydrate diet only with the help of a physician. Because the diet may have a similar sugar-lowering effect, it is critical that drug doses be tapered off in order to avoid dangerous low blood sugar.
source:http://www.uab.edu/

7 Tips for Diabetics

Justan Carlson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after a wrestling accident damaged his pancreas, the organ that makes insulin to help your body convert sugar into energy. Now, nearly 11 years later, Justan lives his life as he wants with only a few caveats.

Learn about what advice Justan has for other diabetics who are figuring out how to manage their condition in their everyday lives.

Tip No. 1: Don’t Get Overwhelmed

The most important tip Justan has for people recently diagnosed with diabetes: remain calm.

“Don’t let it overwhelm you,” he says.


Listen to what your doctor has to say, realize the changes you’ll have to make in your life, and continue on with what you want to do with your life.

“It’s not a hindrance; it’s just a slight slowdown,” Justan says.

Tip No. 2: Pay Attention

Diabetes means your body is changing, so it’s important that you listen to what it’s trying to tell you.

“Pay attention to how your body reacts to things,” Justan says.

This includes how your body responds to food, exercise, and other factors that can affect your blood sugar level. After more than a decade with diabetes, Justan is so in tune with his body that he can accurately guess his blood sugar within five points.


Tip No. 3: Get Moving

While diabetes is tied to obesity, it’s important to remember that being diagnosed with diabetes doesn’t mean you’re sentenced to a sedentary lifestyle. On the contrary, exercise becomes that much more important for those with diabetes.

A self-described “active person,” Justan isn’t a slave to the gym, but he’s always doing something. He recommends—along with researchers and doctors—all diabetics get off the couch.

“Don’t sit around,” Justan says. “There’s no reason to be lazy.”

Tip No. 4: Enjoy Yourself

Diabetics need to watch what they eat to prevent spikes in their blood sugar, but that doesn’t mean they have to avoid food they love.

“Don’t be scared to enjoy yourself,” Justan says. “You can still have cake; just don’t  have a huge piece.”

The key, Justan said, is to be smart about it. After enjoying small indulgences, Justan knows he’ll need to inject insulin, so he does. And then he goes about his day.
Tip No. 5: Make It Part of the Routine

Everyday, we all wake up, brush our teeth, shower, and perform other parts of our daily routine. That’s how caring for your diabetes should be—part of the routine.

“I don’t let it rule my life,” Justan says. “It’s just one more thing to deal with.”

Not letting diabetes take the forefront of his life, Justan feels he’s able to accomplish more. Or as he put it, making diabetes maintenance a routine is the best way to “beat the ‘betes.”
Tip No. 6: Have a Sense of Humor

Justan isn’t ashamed of his diabetes, and although it may be hard to follow his lead, he recommends everyone approach their condition in this way. Instead of walking around feeling down, Justan uses humor when the subject of diabetes comes up.

It often happens when a clerk at a gas station will ask him if he realized he grabbed a diet soda. “I just say, ‘yeah, I’m trying to watch my girlish figure,’” he says, laughing. “Then I tell them it’s better for my diabetes

7 Tips for Diabetics

Justan Carlson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after a wrestling accident damaged his pancreas, the organ that makes insulin to help your body convert sugar into energy. Now, nearly 11 years later, Justan lives his life as he wants with only a few caveats.

Learn about what advice Justan has for other diabetics who are figuring out how to manage their condition in their everyday lives.
source:http://www.healthline.com/

Surviving Cold and Flu Season with Diabetes

Over the holidays my hubs and I were gifted the flu. Yes, we ruined Christmas, and gave my dad our flu for his birthday. I deserve the daughter of the year award right? It will definitely be a year to a Christmas to remember. But, on the bright side of things my flu did give me something to blog about. How do you manage your diabetes and the flu?



Here are some basics:

If you are an insulin pump user you need to set a temporary basal for your sick days. When you are sick your body is releasing more hormones to fight off whatever is bothering your insides. The sucky thing about this is these hormones will wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels and you will most likely need to increase your insulin dosage for that very reason. Be sure to talk with your doctor about how much you should be increasing your numbers.
Because your hormones are bothering your blood sugars be sure to check your blood sugars every 2-3 hours and correct as needed.

The American Diabetes Association says to have a meal plan for sick days with meals of 50 grams of carbs for every 3-4 hours. Now for my flu the thought of eating made my want to vomit, for me, it’s more about eat if you can and pay close attention to your numbers and do as needed.
Drink plenty of fluids. If you are having a hard time eating due to vomiting, try drinking broth, it has carbs and can prevent you from having low blood sugars.

 Make sure you have ketone test strips around. If you are having higher numbers be sure to check for ketones. If you show a low or moderate amount you should test again in a couple of hours. If you have a large amount of ketones you might want to call your doctor because a large build up of ketones can become dangerous and poison your body.

Contact your doctor if any of the following occur while you are sick:
You have had a fever for more than 2 days
You are showing signs of ketoacidosis
Have consistent high blood sugars
Have large amounts of ketones in your urine
I know it may seem like a lot for when you are sick. But, it’s still important to take care of your diabetes when you can’t keep anything down. The last thing you will need on your sick day is to end up in the emergency room with ketoacidosis or in a coma. I survived being sick, thank God, however I felt and still feel terrible for ruining Christmas with my family and my dads, hopefully I can make it up to them next year.
source:www.diabetesdaily.com

Toxins Stored In Your Fat Cells Are Making You Fat And Swollen. Here’s How To Cleanse Them

Unfortunately, we are all living in a toxic environment, being constantly exposed to chemical-laden foods. Therefore, toxicity is almost impossible to avoid, which means that our digestive system and liver can easily become overwhelmed. We are all designed to continuously and naturally remove toxins from the body.

Toxins can be divided into two categories: water-soluble and fat-soluble. Water-soluble toxins are easily flushed out of the body via the blood and kidneys.



On the other hand, the fat-soluble toxins are more challenging to be eliminated. However, the human body is designed to continuously and naturally remove toxins. These fat-soluble toxins include pesticides, preservatives, food additives, heavy metals, pollutants, plastics and other environmental chemicals. They need to become water-soluble in order the body to be able to eliminate them entirely.

The liver is crucial in this process. Nevertheless, if the function of the digestive and detox pathways is functioning optimal, the situation gets worse. Namely, these toxins find their way from the liver to the blood, fat cells, and brain, where they can store for years.

It is believed, however, that in the case of a balanced digestion, stress levels and detoxification pathways, the storage of these harmful toxins and chemicals in our bodies can be prevented.

To be more specific, when we digest a meal, the nutritional and toxic fats are shuffled through the stomach into the small intestine where bile secreted from the liver and gallbladder emulsifies them. There are millions of small villi and lacteals in the small intestine, which are little finger-like “grasses,” or mucus membranes.

They sweep the gut and help the absorption of nutritional fats and send the toxic fats on to the liver for processing. If this detoxification pathway is damaged, the body will not remove toxic fats, but will store them instead.

Moreover, the very beginning of the body’s lymphatic system is called the Gut Associated Lymphatic Tissue (GALT), and it surrounds the entire intestinal tract. It is here, in fact, that lacteals help absorb and process both nutritional and toxic fats.

It is extremely important that the ¼ inch on the inside of the gut wall has those villi and lacteals functioning well. Also, the ¼ inch on the outside of the gut (which is that lymph tissue) must not be congested.

Then, the lymphatic system around the gut will bring all the absorbed fats back to the liver, which will use the good fats in order to make cholesterol, cell membranes, hormones, brain cells and skin. The liver processes them and marks them for elimination. In the case of a congested lymphatic system, this natural process of using good fats and eliminating bad fats can be severely harmed.

The following are the symptoms of a congested GALT affecting the lymphatic system:

Bloating
Breast swelling and tenderness during the menstrual cycle
Holding extra weight around your belly
Hypersensitivities
skin irritations or itching
Joint stiffness
Swollen hands and feet
Elimination concerns
Occasional headaches

The intestinal villi (grass-like mucus membranes) can be damaged by numerous factors, such as diet and stress, which can compromise the function of the bowels.

The intestinal villi can even dry out in the case of excessive stress, and lead to occasional constipation. A history of constipation can dry out these villi and force them to produce reactive mucus.

When the mucus is excessive, the stools could appear normal (1-3 regular bowel movements a day), but you could still be bloated, unhealthy or carrying extra belly weight.

If the mucus is even more excessive, the stools can become more frequent, looser and diarrhea-like. However, note that in the case of mucus in your stool, you should immediately address the issue. It signifies that the villi become congested and bogged down in the excess mucus.

In this case, the process of breaking down of toxins is blocked by the delivery of good fats, excretion of toxic fats, the normal immune response, and the health of the intestinal skin. Normally, the neutralization of toxins absorbed into the lymph is performed by immune-boosting white blood cells in over 500+ lymph nodes in the lymphatic system.

Yet, if the mucus is excessive, it may not happen and the toxins are directed back to the liver.

In order to prevent the toxins from defaulting back to the liver, a delicate balance of the mucus membranes of the intestinal tract should be achieved, they should not be too dry or too wet. The intestinal villi may also be compromised by some other factors, including stress, worry,  processed food, coffee, soft drinks, food additives, and hyperacidity.

Moreover, the optimal bile flow from the liver is extremely important for our health, as the bile gobbles up fats and acts as the great immune system responder in the digestive tract.

It will gobble up heavy metals, parasites, pesticides, bad bacteria, and numerous other chemicals that can harm our body. In the case of plenty of fiber in the diet, the heavily loaded bile will be taken to the toilet.

On the contrary, if the diet is deficient in fiber, up to 94% of the bile gets reabsorbed back to the liver to be recycled, along with its toxins. Therefore, the liver can become overwhelmed as it is not expecting the return of these toxic fat cells.

Consequently, the liver can become congested over time and the bile can turn thick and sludgy, making it more difficult to break down the fat-soluble toxins, as it will be unable to buffer the stomach acids that start to enter the small intestine.

The acid irritates the villi, and leads to a production of more congestive, reactive mucus. This can also block the flow of pancreatic enzymes into the small intestine, and since the pancreas shares the common bile duct with the gallbladder, and when the flow is blocked or sluggish, the digestive process can be compromised.

Congestion of the liver

In the case of a congestion of the biliary tubes in the liver with thick bile and toxins, the liver pushes the fat-soluble toxins into the blood stream, and they find their way into the fat cells where they can store for many years, leading to degeneration and oxidation (free radical damage).

All parts of the body, including the brain, can be the target of these toxins. It is becoming more common for the toxins to become neurotoxins and deposit in the fatty tissues of the brain, causing cognitive problems and a host of health imbalances.

Eliminate fat to Discard Toxins

One of the main focuses in Ayurveda is to convince the body to burn fat, and not primarily for weight loss. Namely, fat metabolism is the body’s detox fuel and it is essential to flush these fat cells in order to remove toxins. As soon as the nervous system can function without stress, the body will naturally burn fat.

Hence, you can burn excess fat in a number of ways, but it is important to incorporate some major changes in your lifestyle. Bu it is important to learn that the integrity of the digestive system, lymph and bile flow is the most important factor in the fat-burning and detox process.

Inability to Absorb Good Fats and Food Allergies

At times, one cannot break down and absorb good fats since the villi and lymph around the gut are congested. As a result, so many of us are diagnosed with wheat, dairy and soy allergies. Namely, these foods are heavy, harder to digest, and are high-mucus-content foods.

The gluten can irritate the intestinal wall and stimulate the production of even more reactive mucus if there is already excessive mucus in the gut, and the gluten was not properly broken down in the stomach and upper small intestine.

Thus, it can severely compromise the ability of the intestinal wall to act as a health barrier for the body. It is not that difficult to have to reduce or even eliminate these foods for some period of time, but it is extremely hard to eliminate  wheat and dairy products completely for the rest of your life.

Conclusion

If you experience occasional constipation or loose stools, see mucus in your stools, it may be a symptom that your detoxification and assimilation pathways are compromised, so you will need to avoid certain foods, or eat certain foods to maintain regular elimination.

Furthermore, if you feel that a heavy or high-fat content meal just sits in your stomach or you get nauseous or experience pain after that meal, it is a sign that your bile flow is compromised and you are likely storing toxic fats.

Therefore, in order to address these issues, you need to follow certain rules and accept certain suggestions in order to help your body system combat these harmful influences.

Ayurveda maintains that you need to support the health of the skin of the intestinal tract, flush the lymph, and de-stagnate the bile and liver in the case of this kind of problems. There are many suggested ways to aid your body and cleanse it from toxins and other harmful chemicals that we are constantly exposed to.

Namely, there are certain foods that are extremely beneficial in cleansing your liver and restore its proper function, including garlic, grapefruit, beets, carrots, green tea, green leafy vegetables, apples, olive oil, avocados, alternative grains, cruciferous vegetables, lemons, limes, walnuts, cabbage and turmeric.

This is one of the most effective ways to cleanse your liver and bile and restore their proper function:

Liver and gall bladder cleansing recipe

Ingredients:

1 big grapefruit, or 3 lemons
4 tablespoons of Epsom Salts
½ Cup of Virgin Olive Oil
Apple juice or malic acid supplements (optional)
Directions:

It is important, that you eat as many apples, or drink as much apple juice as you can for 4-5 days before your cleansing treatment. Also, you can take malic acid supplements. In the last 2 days, drink 8 oz of apple juice every 2-3 hours. In this way, you will ensure the success of the cleansing procedure.

After this, on the first day of your cleansing procedure, eat a light breakfast with no fat. Thus, you will enable the bile in your liver to accumulate, putting pressure in your liver. This pressure will eliminate more stones in your liver.

At 2:00 PM, the same day, mix 4 tablespoons of Epsom salts in 3 cups of water, and pour the mixture in a jar. Store the jar in the fridge to cool.  Do not drink or consume any foods after 2 PM.
At 6:00 PM, drink 3/4 cup of the previously prepared mixture. Its taste may be unpleasant for you, so you can add 1/8 tablespoons of powdered Vitamin C to improve the flavor.
At 8 PM, drink another 3/4 cup of this mixture. Get all your errands done, and prepare for the liver flush. It is extremely important to note that you shouldn’t do anything after doing a liver cleanse, just lying down and sleeping.
At 9:45 PM, pour 1/2 cup of virgin olive oil into a jar. Squeeze the entire grapefruit into the mix, removing the pulp with a fork, or chopsticks. You should have 1/2 to 3/4 cups of grapefruit juice mixed with the virgin olive oil the jar. Close the jar, and shake it very hard until it is all liquid.
At 10 PM, drink this mixture. Try to consume the whole mixture in 5 minutes.
After this, lay down in your bed. Lay on your right side, with your right knee up towards your chin for 20 or so minutes. Stay still, and do not move at all, if possible. Try to sleep.

The next morning, when you wake up, drink a third dose of your 3/4 cup Epsom salts, and you can go to sleep again after that. Drink the last dose of the mixture with Epsom salts two hours later. Only after 2 more hours can you eat anything, but do not eat solid fruits just yet. You can start with liquids, and move slowly to fruit.

This cleansing detox procedure is extremely effective. Remember, you are the only one responsible for your own health, so help your body when in need!
source:http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/

this one oile cane change your skin

This nut is antioxidant-rich, high in vitamin E, fat and protein, and contains many essential nutrients. The daily use of this wonderful home ingredient can treat many ailments and solve various beauty and hair issues.

Amazing Benefits And Uses Of Almond Oil For Skin, Hair And Health:

Almond oil comes in two variants – sweet and bitter, with the sweet oil being more popular. This variety is loaded with many skin, hair and health benefits, making it a popular ingredient in several beauty products.

Almond Oil For Skin:

Almond oil also known as ‘Badam Tel’ in Hindi, is a popular essential oil commonly used in aromatherapy. It is suitable for most skin types. It is also commonly used as an ingredient in many baby skin care range of products. Below are some of the benefits of almond oil for skin:



1. Makes Skin Healthier

Almond oil is rich in vitamin A, B and E, which are great for skin health. In fact, most skin care products are loaded with these vitamins. The oil helps to maintain moisture levels of the skin and gets absorbed in a jiffy – without blocking the pores. Overall, almond oil – when used for skin care – helps to:

Improve the complexion and retain the glow
Moisturize deeper and better
Soothe skin irritation and skin inflammation
Relieve dry and irritated skin
Nourish skin, making it softer and smoother
Cure chapped lips and body rashes.
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2. Reduces Dark Circles


If you are looking for a natural solution to get rid of dark under eye circles, almond oil is most suitable. Simply apply the oil before going to bed and allow it to work while you sleep. For optimum results, follow this beauty regimen regularly for at least a couple of weeks. This treatment will help you get rid of dark circles as well as reduce dark eyelids and crow’s feet.

3. Delays Signs Of Ageing

Almond oil is excellent in reversing and preventing signs of ageing by renewing skin cells and invigorating the skin. You can get younger, fresher and more radiant skin by applying almond oil regularly.

4. Removes Impurities And Dead Skin Cells

The skin tends to look dull due to accumulation of dead skin cells. These skin cells originate due to external factors like pollution, dirt, sweat, etc. In order to get rid of these dead skin cells and brighten up the skin, make a pack by crushing 4-5 almonds, a teaspoon of milk, a few drops of lemon juice and gram flour. Combine the ingredients and apply the mixture on your face. Keep it on for at least 30 minutes before washing it off with water. Alternatively, a scrub can be made using a tablespoon of almond oil and a teaspoon of sugar. Massage this scrub on the face in small circular motions to get rid of dead skin cells and blackheads.

5. Good Solution For Psoriasis And Eczema

Almond oil helps in reducing inflammation, itching and redness of the skin. Make a mixture by adding 2 tablespoons of almond oil, 5 drops of German Chamomile oil, 5 drops of lavender oil and 3 drops of vitamin E oil. Apply the mixture on your skin several times a day to ease the symptoms and get rid of cracked skin and other skin problems.

6. Reduces Tan

Due to sun exposure, many parts the face and body tend to get dark and tanned. To remove the layer of tan, make a paste of almond oil, honey, lime juice and milk powder. Apply the paste on the affected area and leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash it off with water. This will help get rid of the tan and also restore the lost moisture of your skin.

7. Substitute For Hand And Foot Cream

Almond oil is light and is a less greasy substitute for hand and foot creams. Due to its lightness, it is absorbed by the skin very quickly. Moreover, it leaves a sweet fragrance behind. Its high zinc content helps to get rid of dry and cracked skin and heals the skin.

8. Ideal Makeup Remover

Almond oil acts as an ideal makeup remover as it is lighter than and not as greasy as the other available options. Almond oil effectively opens up the pores and ensures that all traces of makeup are properly removed. Moreover, it averts the occurrence of acne and pimples and can be used for all skin types.

9. Treats Chapped Lips

For getting soft and pink lips, you can simply use almond oil. Make your own natural lip balm by mixing almond oil and honey. Use this mixture on your lips whenever they feel dry and chapped.

Here is a simple almond oil recipe for enhancing skin health and glow:

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon almond oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 avocado
Procedure:

Mash the avocado, add the almond oil and honey, and blend to form a puree.
Apply the mixture on the skin.
Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Pat dry.
source:http://www.stylecraze.com/

A New Solution That Stops Snoring and Lets You Sleep

 If you constantly feel exhausted, experience headaches for no obvious reason or have high blood pressure, it could be the result of snoring.

More than a simple annoyance, snoring is also the most common symptom of a potentially serious health problem—obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Over 18 million Americans snore, and it’s related to OSA. People who suffer from OSA repeatedly and unknowingly stop breathing during the night due to a complete or partial obstruction of their airway.  It occurs when the jaw, throat, and tongue muscles relax, blocking the airway used to breathe.  The resulting lack of oxygen can last for a minute or longer, and occur hundreds of times each night.

OSA has been linked to:

    Acid reflux
    Frequent nighttime urination
    Memory loss
    Stroke
    Depression
    Diabetes
    Heart attack
    Consistent lack of sleep



People over 35 are at higher risk. OSA can be expensive to diagnose and treat — up to $5,000 — and those treatments can sometimes be quite painful. Plus, they're not always covered by insurance.

However, a recent study published by Eastern Virginia Medical School's Division of Sleep Medicine concluded that wearing a simple chinstrap while sleeping can be an effective treatment for OSA.

The chin strap, which is now available from a company called MySnoringSolution, works by supporting the lower jaw and tongue, preventing obstruction of the airway.  It’s made from a high-tech, lightweight, and super-comfortable material.  Thousands of people have used the MySnoringSolution chinstrap and reported better sleeping, and better health overall because of it.

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5 Wonderful Amino Acids That Are Essential To You Body To Lose Weight

A lot of vitamins, minerals and amino acids play a major role in weight loss. Especially amino acids are required for the body in order to reduce stress, improve digestion, maintain hair & skin health, control obesity, and improve overall health. Supplementing your body with certain amino acids will help to stimulate the body to producing our enemy, the fat burning hormones in a real natural manner

While there are twelve non-essential amino acids and eight essential ones (that the body can’t make on its own), not all of them are the best for slimming down. So if your goal is to drop a few pounds, do you know which ones are right for you? Well here are the top 5 amino acids that help to stimulate the fat burning hormones and help in weight loss.

L-Carnitine

The fat oxidizing effect of carnitine makes it great for weight reduction and is mostly referred as fat burner. It transports the fatty acids very quickly and sends them up to the metabolic furnace. So your body starts burning the fat instead of storing it. As L-carnitine is a substrate of carnitine palmitoyl transferase, it is most important in regulating fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

It’s actually a common ingredient in a number of weight loss supplements in the market, but getting it from natural sources is always a way better option. Beef is one of the richest natural sources of carnitine, with a 3-ounce serving of steak supplying approximately 81 milligrams of the compound and ground beef containing about 80 milligrams. Supplementing yourself with L-carnitine during a calorie-reduced diet can lead to a significant reduction in body fat.

L-Glutamine

If you want to tame your sugar and alcohol craving then L-Glutamine is one best option to help you with. It greatly contributes to the energy supply while being able to bypass insulin-induced fat storage. It does wonders for your fat burning, and can even give you a healthy burst of energy before a workout so that you can burn through more of your calories. This amino acid can also help repair muscle tissue damage after a workout, so you can go the extra mile without having to suffer the consequences. Natural sources of L-Glutamine include meat, poultry and seafood as well as eggs, whey protein and cabbage

Cyestine

One of the biggest causes of weight gain is overeating, where people consume an unusually large number of calories. When people eat too quickly or drink their calories, they usually don’t know when to stop – especially if it isn’t of particular interest to them. The benefit of cyestine is that it helps you control your appetite. Natural sources of cyestine include eggs, wild fish, broccoli, bananas, oats, and green peas. All of these foods help you get a grip on your appetite, so that you can actually know when you’re full.

L-Phenylalanine

This amino acid does a great job in controlling your appetite by making you feel full faster. While it may sound a bit sketchy to trust something that tricks you into feeling full, it does it in a natural way. The added benefit is that you don’t consume too much excess food. L-phenylalanine can also increase your metabolic rate, helping you burn through more of your calories and prevent any muffin tops or belly tires to form.

Natural sources of L-Phenylalanine include fish and meats.  Meat, being a high-protein food, is also high in phenylalanine, in many cases containing more phenylalanine per serving than fish. Fish has high amounts of phenylalanine, in some cases nearly 1,000 mg/100g, which is an entire day’s requirement. This includes cod, crab, lobsters, mussels, oysters, tuna, salmon and sardines.

L-Arginine

When it comes to burning fat, L-arginine does a great job at improving the process. On the plus side, it also brings with it a wide range of other healthy benefits that counter problems with aging, bad cholesterol, and diabetes. Natural sources of L-Arginine include meats, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs and dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese. Nuts, seeds, oats, beans and wheat germ are good plant-based sources of arginine.

Other than these amino acids Somatotropin, STH is also an important fat burning hormone that is usually produced during sleep. So now you know sleeping for good amount of time can also help reduce weight. While amino acids play a supportive role in maintaining overall health – again, some are better than others at certain things. It is thus safe to get a healthy supply of one or more of the ones on this list. Sufficient quantities can be taken on an empty stomach to improve your weight loss.

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You Want To Lose 3 kg In 5 Days? – Try This Juice

If you have problems with the weight and you are trying to get rid of it, you can do that naturally with this drink. The ingredients of the juice, from which recipe we will provide you in this text, are all healthy and will not cause any side effect. The ingredients are also rich with vitamins and minerals. With this juice you can lose even 3 kg in only 5 days.



You Want To Lose 3 kg In 5 Days

Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lemon
1 parsley bunch
1 glass of water

Preparation:

 The method of preparation is very simple. You will only have to grind the parsley, mix it with lemon juice and a glass of water.

Consume the juice in a period of 5 days every morning before breakfast. After this period you will have to make a break of 10 days, and if it is needed repeat the procedure again.

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10 Proven Ways to Lose 3 Pounds a Week Without Dieting

You don’t have to go on a crash diet in order to lose weight at a fast pace. There are plenty of healthy methods to losing weight, and employing any of the strategies below should yield you an impressive amount of weight loss.

There’s no need to do all ten at once, simply start with the one that resonates with you and implement those changes into your life until it seems effortless. It’s not about making the right choice, but making a choice and then making it right by sticking with it and not giving up if things don’t drastically change overnight. So pick one out and get started!

1. Eat 3 Meals Plus 2 Snacks

If you tend to skip breakfast, or have a tendency to overdo it at lunch or dinner, switching to 3 meals a day with two snacks will make all the difference. Time your snacks so that they see you through from breakfast to lunch, and from lunch to dinner. Resist the urge to eat after you’ve had dinner, as this can not only disrupt your sleep, but can be a problem for your digestive system as well.

You’ll find that many diet programs have you getting into the idea of eating multiple meals per day and smaller sizes at each, but really it’s just a matter of being strategic and making sure that you don’t run into a situation where you’re super hungry and haven’t planned out your next meal or snack and then grab anything just to appease your stomach.

2. Hydration Therapy (Drink More Water)

It’s easy to get dehydrated, and many of us are and don’t even realize it. Simply drinking more water has been shown to be an effective means of weight loss for many, as it can curb your hunger, and many times the signal for thirst is confused for hunger, so keeping a bottle of water nearby can be very helpful.

It’s also going to help your body flush toxins and other waste from your system, keeping your liver and your kidneys properly engaged. Being well hydrated also means you’ll have improved digestion, as your digestive organs suffer as well from a state of dehydration.



3. Get a Fitness Tracker

Getting an objective look at how much or how little you move per day can be the wake up call needed to spur on more activity. Today’s fitness trackers can record all sorts of data, including how many steps you take, how many stairs you take, and even how well you’re sleeping at night. this information is graphed and presented to you in easy to understand charts so that you can easily determine how good of a day or week you’ve had. You get instant gratification from trying to outdo your best performance, and some of the trackers out there actually make it into a game, translating your data into how high up a mountain you would have climbed.

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4. Fill Your Plate with Superfoods

Check out our list of superfoods and start adding more and more of them to your daily meals. They are all designed to give your body all of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs, while keeping your fat and calories down so that you can feel energized and light, rather than sluggish and heavy. The upside to eating these types of foods is that they’re helping you live a longer, happier life, as well as the short term benefit of a slimmer waistline and increased energy. The neat trick of filling your plate with good foods is that they’re bumping bad foods out of the picture.

5. Start Playing a Sport

It’s hard to get the motivation to exercise and get active, and getting involved in a sport makes it more fun, and also adds some accountability if you play a team sport or find a buddy to play with. It can be most any sport really, but of course you’ll want to pick one that has you moving around a lot if you plan on losing 3 pounds a week until you reach your goal weight. When you have a race coming up, or a game coming up, it’s easier to motivate yourself to get practicing or get training, rather than just finding the individual motivation to go for a run or to go to the gym.

6. Cut Out Sugar

Cutting out sugar can be hard for many because it is so prevalent in our society. Many sugary candies are labeled fat free, which is technically true, except that the body turns that excess sugar into fat, so in essence sugar is making you fat, and is also wreaking havoc on your blood glucose levels, which can lead to complications if left unchecked. You don’t have to go completely off sugar forever, but going cold turkey is the best way to eradicate it from your life, lose weight effectively, and kick any cravings you have. Once you reach the weight you want you can reintroduce it into your diet in small amounts if you find that you even want it anymore.

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7. Walk One Hour Every Day

If you change nothing else in your lifestyle and simply start walking for an hour per day, you’ll see your weight reach its natural healthy level in no time at all. This doesn’t have to be a brisk walk either, you can simply go at a relaxing pace, but be sure you go for an hour. Take your walk outdoors in the sunshine for best results, although a treadmill can be used on rainy days. This is a great time to listen to audiobooks, or your favorite tunes to feel good, get your body moving, all in a low impact exercise that’s the most natural in the world.

8. Start Doing Yoga

Yoga is a great exercise for those that want to increase the mobility in their life, achieve an inner state of joy, and also to work up a sweat. You are stretching out the body, increasing flexibility, and allowing it to perform better, all in one activity. You can start off with whichever poses you find that you’re able to do, and work your way up to more complicated ones. It’s something you can practice just about anywhere, and the combination of stretching, strength training, and cardio is sure to help you shed the pounds. The nice part about yoga is that it’s very natural, so you’re not forcing the body to do things it wasn’t meant to do.

9. Cut Off Junk Food and Fast Food

It’s really hard to get rid of the junk food that surrounds us each day, but breaking this habit can do wonders for your health and wellbeing and is sure to show dividends when you do your weekly weigh-in. Not only is there no nutritional benefit from eating junk food, hence the name, but it also makes you feel lethargic and makes you less likely to engage in any sort of exercise. By cooking yourself real food you are able to have quality control over what is going into your body, and you’ll be cutting out things like trans fat, partially hydrogenated oils, MSG, and other nasties that can really make a mess of your internal organs, and the way you feel overall.

10. Build Lean Muscle

Building lean muscle is a way to increase your metabolism so you’re burning more calories each day, which in essence will help you lose the pounds. Be aware that when you start shifting your body structure so that it has less fat, and more muscle, you might not see much of a difference on the scale. When losing pounds you want to make sure that you’re tracking the right pounds, as a pound of muscle gained in exchange for losing a pound of fat will make a huge difference to your health, while showing no change on the scale. Get a scale that also measures your body fat percentage so that you can get an accurate reading on the progress you’re making.

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25 Simple Tips To Lose Weight In Just 10 Days

Picture this. You go to a party and try to resist all the good food around. You succeed mostly, but then a helping of extra cheese or that delicious dessert piece cannot be prevented! The next time you check your weight it hits you that it hasn’t really budged much. That is when the guilt kicks in. Everyone has been there. Every woman desires to lose weight and look beautiful but temptation and laziness always get in the way.

Well, we know that feeling. But don’t worry – this post talks about the 25 simple ways to lose weight in just 10 days! To know more, keep reading.

Obesity – A Brief

Obesity is a common problem; it is a chronic disease like diabetes and heart ailments because it is really difficult to cure obesity. The dangerous part is obesity leads to many other health complications, so it has to stop anyhow. Blame all amazing restaurants, junk food joints and ice cream parlours with their lip-smacking food for this situation. This problem has gotten even worse now. It is getting equally common in adults as in kids.

Though you hear every third person asking you to lose weight you still don’t seem to pay heed to it. The reason – Reducing weight has always been a challenging issue. It takes a lot to give up bad habits after all. It took me 2 years to realize that I MUST stop eating and start losing weight.

To find out whether you suffer from obesity or not, read the following. As an obese person (that is, if you are one), you will definitely have one or more of the following experiences:

You might not be very comfortable wearing tight fitted clothes as it shows off your extra fat.
You tend to lose your confidence. When you meet new people, also when your relatives or friends advise you to lose weight which is a bit embarrassing and reduces your level of confidence even more.
Health related problems – If you’re not fit, you would indeed come across health-related common problems like strokes, diabetes or blood pressure.
Pigmentation – Obese people are often found to have pigmentation on their face or body. This is due to improper nutrients intake and junk food they consume.
Improper menstruation cycle – Obesity is a very common reason behind improper menstrual cycle and delayed pregnancy in obese women.
Scary as these indicators may sound, there sure is a sigh of relief. Losing weight sure is difficult, but not as difficult as you think it to be. With a conscious effort, you can lose weight easily.

Following are the 25 simple tips that can help you lose weight in ten days:

1. Increase Water Intake (The Water Therapy):


Water is a very important factor in any weight reduction program. Consumption of water cleanses the toxins from the body in the form of urine. Drink about 4 to 5 liters of water every day.

Different bodies have different requirements of water. A simple way to track how many liters of water your body needs in a day is to divide your weight by 20. The result you will get from this equation will give you the liters of water you must consume every day. For example: If you weigh 70 kilos, then dividing it by 20 gives 3.5 as result. So you must drink a minimum of 3.5 liters of water every single day. This is an essential step for weight loss in 10 days.



2. Green Tea Instead Of Coffee Or Tea:

Drinking a cup of hot green tea every morning on an empty stomach can cleanse the toxins in your body. It can also help reduce the problem of constipation. Green tea has low calories and starting your day with it instead of tea or coffee is very good tip for weight loss.

3. Hot Water With Lemon And Honey:

Hot water with lemon and honey is a great trick for losing weight. To make:

Mix a spoon of lime juice and half a spoon of honey to hot or lukewarm water.
Drink this every morning on an empty stomach to aid your weight loss in 10 days.

4. Reduce The Intake Of Carbohydrates:

Rice contains a lot of calories and carbohydrates in it. Reducing the intake of rice can reduce weight to a great extent. A lot of people in India (South Indians) start their day with a dosa or an idly. These dishes are primarily made from rice. Some people also have this for their dinner. If you want to lose weight, it is essential to reduce these carbohydrates intake ta a great extent.

5. Increase Protein Intake:

Protein is a muscle builder that can effectively reduce the fat in our body. It can also convert the loose fat into muscles. Increase the intake of protein and replace carbohydrates food with protein food.

6. Increase Fiber Intake:

Having food with soluble fibers is a great way to reduce weight. Consuming foods that contain soluble fibers will shed the weight by reducing the bad cholesterol in your body. Soluble fibers dissolve in water and form a gel like substance inside the body which slows down digestion. Food with soluble fibers keeps your stomach full for a longer time and this prevents overeating. It keeps weight under control, the slow stomach emptying helps to check blood sugar levels and this has a positive impact on insulin sensitivity.

Soluble fibers control diabetes effectively. Soluble fibers are kind to your heart, it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes by preventing the absorption of LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol. This is bad cholesterol that blocks the blood vessels and result in heart attacks. Soluble fibers don’t interfere with the absorption of dietary cholesterol that is good for health. After all not all cholesterol cause harm!

Incorporate oatmeal, lentils, apples, oranges, pears, oat bran, strawberries, nuts, flaxseeds, beans, dried peas, blueberries, psyllium, cucumbers, celery and carrots. You can make several delicious dishes with this combination, so that you don’t have to compromise on taste while losing weight.

7. Avoid The Problem Of Constipation:

Constipation can delay weight reduction process a lot. This is because the toxic and waste components are not flushed out from your body. Make sure you keep your system clean and toxin-free.

Drink lots of water and juices. Also have food rich in fiber like apples, oats and green vegetables. You can have banana or ripe papaya; it is rich in vitamins and is a natural laxative. You can have medicines, but sticking to organic fiber rich foods is the best idea.

8. Avoid Junk Food:

Want to lose weight in 10 days? Avoid junk food completely! Junk foods like pizza, burgers, sausages, etc. do not contain any nutritive value. All they offer is fat and added weight. Junk food is the most common factor for putting on weight. Steer clear of these items.

Processed food and fast food are delicious no doubt, it is good to have it once in a while but don’t make it a weekly habit. Junk food can trigger stomach and liver disease due to contamination. Stomach problems will reduce weight, but is that a healthy way to lose weight. Losing weight should be a planned effort, it is best to follow a scientific approach for balanced weight loss.

9. Soy Protein:

This protein is a plant-derived protein and helps in weight reduction as its low in fat. Adding the right amount of soy protein to your diet can help you reduce weight further.

You can use soy nuggets, soy granules, miso, tempeh and tofu for cooking. Soy products have all the essential amino acids are less in calorie. No doubt soy milk and tofu have become so popular. You can include tofu in salads and stews, that are great on taste and also controls your weight.

10. Protein Meal Twice A Day:

A meal that is rich in protein can promote weight loss enormously. So it’s necessary to consume a protein rich meal at least twice a day. Preferably have it for your breakfast and dinner. It can either be protein shakes or salads that are rich in protein.

11. Consume Low-Calorie Food:

The trick to losing weight in ten days is to consume low-calorie food to reduce weight. Add boiled food to your diet and avoid foods that are sweet, rich in fats or fried.

12. Get Rid Of Food Cravings:

Food craving is very common and an uncontrollable factor among obese people. Never consume snacks or food when you have food craving sensation. Instead, drink plenty of water to avoid it.

Binge eating is quite common. We don’t realize what strong signals from the brain provoke us to have food full of empty calories. You have to analyze what is driving you towards these unhealthy foods that are your favorite. Once you know the reason behind binge eating then only you can stop it. For instance, you are depressed and you want to divert your mind so you order for a pizza with extra cheese which will make you feel good. Here is where we make mistakes, instead of ordering the pizza you could have talked to friend and expressed your anxiety; this would have helped to cheer you up better than a pizza!

Do you know why you binge eat? Or why you ordered that pizza? When you have your favorite pizza or candy, your brain releases dopamine and endorphins that lifts your mood instantly. You want to eat more sugary and fatty foods, this leads to unnecessary increase in weight. It is like a vicious cycle, that you have to break it with your willpower. You have to motivate yourself to ditch the junk food and switch over to healthy options. Healthy foods are also delicious; all you have to be is an innovative cook!

13. Prefer Sprouts To Fatty Snacks:

Boiled sprouts are rich in nutrients and have fewer calories. They can be consumed twice a day for brunch or in the evening time 2 hours before dinner. They provide you better nutrients than any other snack. Plus they aid your weight loss.

14. Not More Than 3 Meals A Day:

Never consume more than 3 proper meals a day. And most importantly, only the meal for your lunch can be heavy; whereas your breakfast and dinner should always be light. This is one of the most important tip on how to lose weight in 10 days naturally list.

15. Proper Exercise:

Working out is very important to lose weight and the simple equation to stay fit is: Proper diet + work out = FIT. You need not necessarily hit a gym to work out. You can start it at home with simple exercises like sit ups or skipping for about 10 -15 minutes a day. You can also go for morning or evening walks and jogging.

16. Consume Fruits With High Water Content And Less Calories:

Fruits and vegetables like water melon, cucumber, and papaya have very less calories. They can be consumed for brunch or in the evening as salads as they make you full. These fruits are best suited for weight loss as they have more water and lesser calories.

17. Avoid Carbonized Drinks:

Any carbonized drinks or beverage must be avoided during a weight loss program. Instead of these carbonized drinks, try and have lime juice, green tea or tender coconut water.

18. Keep A Count Of Your BMI And BMR:

Check your body metabolic index (BMI) and body metabolic rate (BMR). This gives you the amount of calories you should consume and the amount of calories that are burnt in your body – giving you a better clarity of your body system.

19. Avoid Red Meat:

Red meat is highly dangerous as it not only leads to obesity but also diseases like cancer. So avoid it at all costs during your weight loss program and otherwise also.

20. Avoid The Three White Poisons – Rice, Sugar, Salt:

Rice, sugar and salt MUST be avoided in your diet to the extent possible. You cannot totally avoid these but you sure can control their consumption quantity.

21. Prefer Salads To Juices:

Liquid foods like juices get digested quickly whereas salads stay in your body for about 6 hours, making you feel fuller for long. Consume salads instead of juices but do not add bananas, pineapple, jack fruit or any other calorie rich fruits to your salad.

22. Maintain Your Sugar Level:

It is necessary to maintain your sugar level at 140. If your sugar level shoots up more than 140, your pancreas produces more amount of insulin to convert the sugar into fat. This happens each time you consume food. So in order to control this, you should consume foods that maintain your sugar level.

23. Never Skip Your Meals:

When you skip your meal thinking that you might lose weight, you actually gain weight. This is because the hunger stays in your body and the next time you consume food, you end up consuming twice the quantity. This is also another important tip for you to abate the worry on how to lose weight in 10 days naturally.

24. Reduce Your Food Consumption To 1/3 Of What You Consume Now:

It is clear that the food that you are consuming now leads to obesity. So you will have to reduce this quantity to one third. If your hunger still persists, consume fiber-rich fruits or vegetables as your dessert.

25. Do It Now:

Last but not the least, do not postpone! Some get tempted by food or have no time to start the weight loss program. Remember that it’s now or never. Start your weight loss program and strictly stick to your diet.

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5 Desirable Things That Can Be Done Before Going To Bed In Order To Lose Weight

Is it not amazing to know that we can lose weight while sleeping? After a good workout the body would have spent a certain amount of calories, but depending on the workout and one’s habit the body will continue to burn calories while resting and even while sleeping. Best workouts to continue burning calories while resting are a composition of 80% resistance workout and 20% cardio so that one can build lean muscles that will feed on calories throughout the whole day. In addition to the training, here are some tricks that will speed up the calorie burn and help lose fat while sleeping!

Green tea

Flavanoids from green tea boost metabolism, so if drinking more than three glasses during the day will help burn an additional 3.5 percent of calories at night. In fact, a cup of green tea before bed should be drunk compulsorily. This great antioxidant helps to improve metabolism and decomposes the fat in the body. It is an excellent remedy for weight loss even during sleep!!

Cold shower

One study showed that a 30 seconds shower with cold water activates the body and burns fat and almost 400 calories even while sleeping. From a body composition perspective, cold showers are also incredibly useful. The cold water induces an increased metabolic rate. The temperatures force the body to re-regulate the body temperature continually, which utilizes many calories. In fact, an evolutionary retained adaptation to cold water is a layer of protective fat. Therefore, getting a short shower is always preferred to long exposure to cold therapy.


Let in the Cold

Simply blasting the air conditioner or turning down the heat in winter may help us attack belly fat while we sleep. Colder temperatures subtly enhance the effectiveness of our stores of brown fat- fat keeps the body warm by helping burn the fat stored in the belly.

Late training

Forget morning stretching exercises. It is time to change tactics. Instead exercises early in the morning, start doing some exercise late at night before going to bed. Late exercises will speed up metabolism and thus help lose some weight while sleeping. Have a serving of whey protein before heading off to the gym or another exercise activity. Whey protein digests quickly to give the body a ready supply of amino acids, which repair muscle tissue. 15-20 grams of protein will get the body ready to burn fat and build muscle. Training at night also relieves stress and blow off steam after a long hard day. Since the body requires nutrients to repair damaged muscle tissue, it may be advisable to get some post-workout nutrition like 30-50 grams of protein, 60 grams of carbs and 30 grams of healthy fats.

Take a nap

Study of Internal Medicine found that only 16 minutes of sleep during the day can improve metabolism. By increasing sleep the ghrelin enzymes that stimulate appetite get reduced and increase the level of leptin, which serves to control appetite throughout the day.

Make a mint

According to research, certain scents can make the mouth water, and others can actually suppress the appetite. In fact, people who sniffed peppermint every 2 hours lost an average of 5 pounds a month!! Banana, Green apple, and Vanilla had similar effects. One can consider burning a minty candle until they head to the bed to fill the room with slimming smells. One might also try adding a few drops of peppermint oil to the pillow.

Most of the times we only hear that the key to lose weight is diet and exercise. Many a times one might give up these efforts due to the sacrifices to be made in food and sleep. After reading the above article, one would regain that zeal to continue the efforts for losing weight. So make sure to follow these simple habits and help the body burn calories 24 hours a day. Enjoy Sleeping and lose weight while you sleep. Just pretty simple as that! Do share your thought on this so that your success stories can truly be motivating for others.

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