"Facts About Bananas"

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We learn something new everyday......pretty interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and
substantial boost of energy.Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal b owel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milk shake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at wor k leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan. Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking.

The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit!

"Facts About Coke & Other Sodas"

*WATER OR COKE?*

This is really an eye opener... Water or Coke?

We all know that water is Important but I've never seen it written down like this before.

**WATER**

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often
Mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100%
Of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could
Significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory,
Trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or
On a printed page.

8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by
45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50%
Less likely to develop bladder cancer

**And now for the properties of COKE:**

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of
Coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two
Days.

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola in! To the toilet bowl and
Let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in
Coke removes stains from vitreous China.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a
Rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola
Over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the
Rusted bolt for several minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap
The ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is
Finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for
A sumptuous brown gravy.

8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy
Clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will
Help loosen grease stains.

9. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.
Did You Know ...

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8 It will
Dissolve a nail in about 4 days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from
Bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use
The Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials.

3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of
Their trucks for about 20 years!

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Sleep Disorder Treatments

Sleep disorder treatments help reduce symptoms associated with many types of sleep disorders.

Physicians generally prefer to use the least invasive treatment method possible. Simple lifestyle changes alone are often enough to significantly reduce or eliminate sleep disorder symptoms.
In some cases, a physician may recommend additional treatment methods for patients with sleep disorders. These may include:



Medications. A variety of medications may be used to treat sleep disorders. They may include over-the-counter or prescription formulations.

Relaxation therapies. Various techniques are available that can help patients to experience a greater sense of relaxation (e.g., meditation), which may improve sleep.

Psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy. These forms of therapy may lessen a patient’s stress and anxiety, and reduce symptoms of sleep disorders.
Breathing devices. Patients with sleep apnea may require a form of mechanical breathing aid known as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Surgery. Surgery to remove excess throat tissue may sometimes relieve symptoms associated with sleep apnea.

Lifestyle changes are particularly helpful in treating sleep disorders, especially insomnia. Such changes may include losing weight, engaging in regular exercise and avoiding substances that inhibit or disrupt sleep (e.g., caffeine, alcohol).

Establishing a consistent and relaxing bedtime routine can also help alleviate sleep disorder symptoms.

Topics of additional interest may include:sleep disorders.

About sleep disorder treatments

Sleep disorder treatments are therapies to help reduce symptoms associated with sleep disorders. Recommended treatments may vary, depending on the type and severity of disorder that is present. In most cases, physicians prefer the least invasive treatment possible.

Simple lifestyle changes alone may be enough to significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms.

These changes may include losing weight if a patient is overweight and avoiding consumption of alcohol and caffeine. Because alcohol acts as a sedative, people may use it to help them fall asleep. However, alcohol disrupts sleep patterns and inhibits the amount of deep, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep that occurs. This keeps people from obtaining adequate amounts of sleep

In some cases, a physician may recommend the use of certain prescription or over-the-counter medications to treat sleep disorders. This may include:

Tranquilizers or certain drugs that treat Parkinson’s disease. These may be used to treat severe forms of restless leg syndrome (sensations felt in the legs when at rest) and periodic limb movement disorder.

Stimulant medications may help prevent episodes of sudden sleep in patients with narcolepsy.
Antidepressants are often effective in alleviating cataplexy (the sudden loss of muscle control during intense emotions), which often occurs with narcolepsy.

Benzodiazepines are sometimes used to treat patients with insomnia that does not respond to lifestyle changes. However, because of potential side-effects, benzodiazepines should usually only be used for brief periods of time.

Non-benzodiazepine sedative hypnotics may be used to treat patients with chronic insomnia.
Additional sleep disorder treatments may include:

Breathing devices. Patients with sleep apnea may require a form of mechanical breathing aid known as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Patients wear this special mask over their nose and mouth to help prevent cessation of breathing during sleep. In cases of mild sleep apnea, patients may merely require a dental device that is worn in the mouth and that keeps the jaw forward to help facilitate breathing during sleep.

Relaxation therapies. Specific formal techniques may help patients relax, which can improve sleep. These methods include progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, imagery training, biofeedback and hypnosis. Patients can usually learn these techniques over a series of weeks.
Psychotherapy. Also known as talk therapy or counseling, psychotherapy may help alleviate stress and anxiety and improve sleep patterns.

Cognitive behavior therapy is sometimes useful in treating sleep disorders such as insomnia.
Surgery. Surgery to remove excess throat tissue or enlarged tonsils and adenoids (e.g., tonsillectomy) can sometimes relieve symptoms of sleep apnea.

This type of surgery helps to remove any physical cause of airway blockage.In some cases, treating certain existing medical conditions may help relieve sleep disorder symptoms. For example, treating an iron deficiency may help relieve the symptoms of restless leg syndrome.

Lifestyle changes as a sleep disorder treatment

In many cases, patients can make personal lifestyle changes that often help to reduce sleep disorder symptoms. Lifestyle changes are particularly helpful in treating insomnia. About 85 percent of people with insomnia will see an improvement in their condition after making lifestyle changes, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Making changes to one’s lifestyle may help alleviate symptoms of most types of sleep disorders. In some cases, specific changes may be recommended for specific disorders. For example:
Losing weight and avoiding alcohol or other sedatives before sleep may relieve symptoms associated with mild cases of sleep apnea.

Warm baths and stretching exercises may help relax muscles and prevent symptoms of restless leg syndrome (sensations felt in the legs when at rest) and periodic limb movement disorder, which conditions may disrupt sleep.

Eating lighter meals (such as vegetarian foods) during the day may help patients with narcolepsy stave off episodes of sudden sleep. This is because less of the body’s energy is required during digestion of a light meal.

Monitoring which foods and beverages are consumed is an important component of treating sleep disorder symptoms.

Alcohol and caffeine should be avoided for at least four to six hours prior to bedtime. The effect of these substances on a person’s ability to sleep varies dramatically from person to person, but both can inhibit sleep. Alcohol may initially have a sedative effect on the body, but it tends to promote restlessness during the second half of the sleep cycle. Caffeine is a stimulant that keeps people alert.

Nicotine is another stimulant that may impair a person’s sleep and should be avoided, particularly just prior to bedtime. In addition, certain foods (e.g., acidic and spicy foods) that cause heartburn should be avoided. Heartburn may worsen when a person lies down, potentially disrupting sleep. Drinking too many liquids before bedtime should be avoided because it makes a person more likely to awaken during the night.

Additional lifestyle tips that may improve sleep include:

Establish a consistent and relaxing bedtime routine. Waking up and going to bed at the same time on a consistent basis is often crucial to relieving symptoms for a wide variety of sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm sleep disorders. People are encouraged to engage in a relaxing activity for a half-hour prior to bedtime. This can include reading, listening to soft music, meditating or engaging in any activity that promotes relaxation. It also is important to avoid exercise or eating large meals within two hours of bedtime, and not to nap after 3 p.m.
Exercise regularly for 20 to 30 minutes a day. Remaining active helps facilitate sleep so long as the activity is not performed too close to bedtime. It is best to work out in the afternoon when possible, as some research indicates that afternoon exercise promotes deep sleep.

Maintain a dark, cool and quiet environment for sleeping. The ideal climate for sleep varies from person to person. However, it is generally true that cooler climates with low humidity promote sleep for most people. It also important to make sure that a person’s mattress and pillows are not worn out and that they offer proper back and neck support to the sleeper.

Take warm baths before bed. Some studies have found that people who take warm baths before bed tend to fall asleep more easily. Some experts believe this is due to the muscle-relaxing effects of the bath. Others suggest that the warm bath elevates the body temperature, which then cools when the person steps out of the bath. As the body temperature cools, it may signal that the time is right for sleep.

Use the bed only for sleeping. Some people read, watch television or even eat in bed. During all of these activities, the body receives signals to stay alert. As a result, the brain can begin to associate the bed with activities other than sleeping. For this reason, it is important for people to use the bed only for sleeping and sexual activity.

Do not lie awake in bed for more than 20 consecutive minutes. If sleep is elusive after 20 minutes of lying down in bed, people with sleep disorders should get out of bed and engage in quiet, restful activity (e.g., reading, meditation) for a period of time before returning to bed.

Increase exposure to light during waking hours. Sunlight is the strongest influence on regulating a person’s biological clock, which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Research indicates that light therapy, which uses special lamps to increase light exposure, administered during the evening helps people to sleep later into the morning.

Maintain a sleep diary. A sleep diary can help to provide information to both a patient and physician. Patients can keep track of their sleeping patterns over time, as well as the influence of various lifestyle factors (e.g., consumption of caffeine or alcohol) on the amount or quality of their sleep.

7 Ways to Hurt Yourself at the Gym

The gym offers so much variety when it comes to exercise, it's tempting to jump in and try it all. But, there are some common mistakes exercisers make that may end up hurting more than helping.

Learn how to avoid injury and get the most of out your workouts with these simple tips.

1. Doing Too Much Too Soon

If you're getting started with exercise, it's tempting to try to make up for lost time by doing everything at once. After all, you want to see results. The problem? You wake up the next morning and realize you need a crane to get out of bed. Some soreness is normal but if you can't function, you went too far.

Tips for getting started:

Ease into cardio. Start with 3-4 days at a light-medium intensity until you get used to the workouts.

Keep it simple. Even if you used to lift weights, your body needs time to adapt. Start with
8-10 exercises and do 1 set of 10-12 reps for the first week or so.

Rest. If you feel sore, give yourself extra recovery days. You may need a few weeks of consistent exercise to build a strong foundation.

2. Holding Onto the Treadmill for Dear Life
Beginners may need to hold onto the rails at first, but be careful: You risk injuring yourself. Holding on puts your body in an unnatural position that could strain the shoulders. It can also affect posture and reduce the calories burned.

If it's a habit, wean yourself off by taking your hands off every other minute, increasing that time each week.

If you're holding on so you don't fall off, slow down. Going too fast defeats the purpose.
If you feel shaky, try taking one hand away and once that feels comfortable, take the other hand away as well.

Keep in mind that it's not just the treadmill. Avoiding the rails on any machine will help you improve balance, burn more calories and move in a more natural way.

3. Using Bad Form
Using bad form doesn't just compromise your workouts, it also puts your body at risk, possibly leading to pain or injuries. Bad form comes in many shapes and sizes, but a few common mistakes:

Straining the knees. When doing squats or lunges, keep the knees behind the toes. Pushing the knees forward puts pressure on the joints and could cause injury. To avoid this, learn proper form for squats and lunges or work with a professional.

Rounding the back. When bending over for an exercise, such as dumbbell rows, keep the back flat or slightly arched to protect the back from injury. To make it easier, bend the knees or raise up until you can keep the back flat.

In general, good form ensures you're getting the most out of each exercise.

4. Lifting Too Heavy
It can be tough choosing the right weights so if you don't have a spotter nearby, it's better to go too light than too heavy. Lifting weights that are too heavy can lead to:
Strained or torn muscles

Losing control of the weight and dropping it

Swinging the weight to complete the exercise, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise and could lead to injury

Using bad form to get the weights up, which could put your back, shoulders or knees at risk for injury

Learn more about safe weightlifting techniques and how to choose weights.

5. Bouncing When You Stretch
There are different ways to stretch the body. The most common is static stretching, which involes holding stretches for a period of time to increase flexibility. But, one thing you want to avoid is bouncing while you stretch.

When you bounce, you force the muscles beyond their normal range of motion, which can lead to strained muscles or tendons. This is especially true when the muscles are cold and less pliable.

To avoid injury:

Warm up before you stretch or save the stretches for after your workout

Ease into the stretch, only going as far as your flexibility allows. Stretching should never cause pain.

Make stretching a regular part of your routine to maintain flexibility
More about flexibility and stretching.

6. Doing the Same Thing Over and Over

If you've been doing the same routine for months or years, you're putting stress on the same muscles, joints and connective tissue every time you exercise. This could lead to an overuse injury as well as burnout and boredom. Some common overuse injuries include tendonitis, shin splints and stress fractures.

To avoid overuse injuries:

Try cross-training. Try activities that use different muscles and movements. For example, If you run, try something low or no impact like swimming.

Change your routine. Shake things up by changing your workout schedule, trying new moves or changing your method of training.

Work with a trainer. A pro can show you different ways to strengthen and stretch the body to help protect it from injury.

7. Skipping Your Warm Up

If you're short on time, you may be tempted to skip the warm up and jump right into your workout. But the warm up is one of the most important parts of your exercise routine.



By easing into exercise with light movement, you can gradually raise your heart rate, increase oxygen to the body and increase blood flow to the muscles.

Not only will that make the transition to exercise more comfortable, it also prevents injuries by increasing the elasticity of the muscles.

Always allow an extra 5-10 minutes before the workout and warm up with a little light cardio.

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"Health, Wealth and Wisdom Tips"

GOOD HEALTH TIPS.

To live a long and healthy life the first step is to eat right. Here is what that means in 2 short sentences. First, eat all the fresh vegetables that you want, as often as you want each day. Second, eat all the fresh fruits that you want, as often as you want each day. That's it, period! Any deviation from this is heading you away from living a long and healthy life. Notice that cooking your fruits and vegetables was not mentioned because cooking kills most of the valuable nutrients that they contain. If you want more protein for your body, eat more Broccoli. Broccoli also has as much or more protein as steak.

Three bananas, two apples, one orange, and several handfuls of red or grape colored grapes (not green) will easily get you through middle morning, lunch, and middle afternoon meals.

Here is a great healthy breakfast idea. Blend one cup of old fashioned rolled oats with one banana or one apple, or some grapes until totally smooth, then drink it all. Add more filtered water for thinner consistency. That's it.

Make your healthy lunch and take it to work. This way, you control what you eat, not a restaurant.

WISDOM TIPS.

Choose your friends and associates wisely. You become like those you associate with. If they have good character traits, those will rub off on you. If they have bad character traits, those will also rub off on you. Studies show that our incomes tend to equal the average incomes of our five best friends or closest associates.

Refrain totally from discussing with others what you want to forget. Not doing so simply allows you to refresh those negative events in your mind making them just that much more difficult to forget. It is a form of complaining. Complaining is like rocking in a rocking chair. It give you something to do but it does not get you anywhere!

Make a list, one hour before you go to bed every night, of the top six things that you want to achieve tomorrow. Why? First of all, it will give you direction and purpose as you start each day instead of thinking of things that you should do. By making the list before you go to bed each night, your brain can work all night while you sleep to come up with great ideas as how you can best achieve those items. Once you start doing this (try it for 30 days) you will not believe the great results that you will get. It's a great step in working smarter rather than harder. Also, remember to check off each item on the list as you successfully complete it. These mini successes are huge self portrait and self confidence builders.

WEALTH TIPS.

As soon as possible, like right now, start working each day on achieving your dreams instead of the dreams of your boss. How? Make a list of the top 3 things that you really want that affordability is keeping you from having. Next, start your own, fun to run, Online, home-based business. Part Time, Full Time.Not only will this be a fun lifetime experience but the icing on the cake will be the wonderful tax advantages you will qualify for.

Lastly, decide that you are going to take action right now to do what it takes to turn your dreams into realities. Believe and expect, every second of every day for the rest of your life, that they are already becoming realities. If you need lots more money and free time to enjoy it, and if you do not already have your own Online home-based business, get an outstanding one right away. Put your pride on a shelf because you cannot do everything in life by yourself. Ask and you will receive the help that you need. Remember, beginning is half done.

God bless you with an overflowing abundance of good health, love, happiness, success, prosperity, and a bright new future and lifestyle that you will allow yourself to have.

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Appetite Suppressant Foods

An apple a day keeps cravings at bay. High-fiber foods like apples generally require more chewing time, giving your body extra time to register the fact that you're no longer hungry. Therefore, you're less likely to overeat.

One study in Brazil found that women who ate the equivalent of three small apples a day as part of a healthy diet lost significantly more weight than those who didn't eat apples. And apples are also a natural anti-inflammatory.

"Brain Health"

10 Tips for BRAIN HEALTH

* Eat a Brain-Healthy Diet. A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (commonly found in fish), protein, antioxidants, fruits and vegetables and vitamin B; low in trans fats; and with an appropriate level of carbohydrates will help keep your brain healthy.

* Stay Mentally Active. Activities such as learning a new skill or language, working on crossword puzzles, taking classes, and learning how to dance can help challenge and maintain your mental functioning.

* Exercise Regularly. Exercising often can increase circulation, improve coordination, and help prevent conditions that increase the risk of dementia such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

* Stay Social. Spending time with friends, volunteering, and traveling can keep your mind active and healthy.

* Get Plenty of Sleep. Not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on brain health.

* Manage Stress. Participating in yoga, spending time with friends, or doing other stress-relieving activities can help preserve your ability to remember and learn.

* Prevent Brain Injury. Wearing protective head gear and seat belts can help you avoid head injury, which has been associated with an increased risk of dementia.

* Control Other Health Conditions. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet, and controlling stress can help reduce your risk of diseases that affect your brain, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and hypertension.

* Avoid Unhealthy Habits. Smoking, heavy drinking and use of recreational drugs can increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.

* Consider Your Genes. If your family history puts you at risk for developing dementia, work with your doctor to find ways to maintain your brain health to help avoid or slow the progression of cognitive decline.