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Stupid Things Healthy People Do - #3 |
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Written by Adam Brewer
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 01:00 |
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 It's a new week and it is time for another installment of Stupid Things Healthy People Do! I hope are you finding these tips useful and are taking a look at how they could be affecting your health.
Stupid Thing #3: You Are Sleep Deprived! - In Gallup Poll surveys, 56% of the adult population reported that drowsiness is a problem in the daytime. That's means more than half of us that clearly don't get enough sleep.
- Healthy adults require 7-8 hours of sleep each night. When you fail to meet this need, your body goes into sleep debt, which continues to accumulate indefinitely until you catch up.
- A lack of sleep negatively affects your immune system, your nervous system, and interferes with healthy hormone release and cellular repairs.
The best way to combat sleep deprivation is to set a scheduled bedtime. Your body will benefit from a consistent sleeping and waking routine, and you're sure to get all the rest you need.
If you have trouble falling asleep once you're in bed, then try these two tips: - Make sure that you don't drink any caffeinated beverages after lunchtime.
- Don't eat for three hours before you go to bed. This helps eliminate sleeplessness due to indigestion, and will also turbo-charge your weight loss.
Happy resting.... |
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Diet Fads You Should Never Try - Part III |
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Written by JSN Editor
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 01:00 |
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 We hope you have enjoyed our little series on diet fads you should never try. Here are the final two that round out registered dietitian Julie Upton's list...and in the tradition of saving the best for last, here are a couple that might make you scratch your head!
Ear Stapling
This relatively new fad is based on a theory among acupuncturists that an area of the ear regulates your appetite. The procedure is like getting an ear pierced, but the constant pressure of the staple on the “stomach” of your ear is supposed to curtail your eating.
Fat chance (no pun intended!). There is no science behind ear stapling for weight loss, but there is plenty of evidence that stapling could lead to serious infections and deformities. If you need help in controlling your appetite, better to try something that really works, like eating more fruits and vegetables and less of everything else. |
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Spring is Right Around the Corner...Are You Ready? |
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Written by Jennifer Ecton
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 01:00 |
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 The first day of spring is March 20, 2010. That's less than a month away, but there is plenty of time to revamp your workouts and your diet to make sure you feel your best come springtime. If you are planning to move your workouts outside when the weather gets warmer, there may be a few tweaks you can make to your routine now to get ready.
- If you plan on walking, biking or jogging outside, make sure you are adding those exercises to your cardiovascular routine indoors too. Make sure you are not spending all of your time on the elliptical trainer. If you build your endurance up inside first, you can push yourself when you move outdoors without a large risk for injury. The outdoor air is invigorating, so why not get your muscles ready so you can use that energizing air to help yield results!!
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