Wonderful-living

How to avoid Recreational Water Illness

Water can become contaminated easily, especially water in swimming pools, water parks and lakes to name a few.

So to avoid recreational water illness you must:

Shower before and after swimming.

Keep water out of your mouth while swimming so as to avoid swallowing it.

Keep out of water if you have sores on your body

Wash your hands after using the bathroom or after you have changed diapers.

Plug your nose in fresh water in order to avoid parasites entering your body.

Is Your Blood Pressure Under Control?

It is said that high blood pressure is a sinister; meaning that you can be a candidate but do not know it until you suffer a heart attack, or some serious health complication. This is why it is called the “silent killer.”

Although it is said that there is no cure for high blood pressure (otherwise called hypertension), you the individual can take various steps to control it and by doing this you will also protect your health.

There are a few simple ways to take control which will be of great benefit to you. These are:

You must eat a healthy diet. Meaning that this diet should copmrise of whole grains, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Keep away from foods with high fat and high sodium and have low sodium and low fat foods instead. Also, one must take note that sugary foods are high contributors of high blood pressure or hypertension as it is called.

Get plenty of fresh air and exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. You would be surprise to feel the difference in your body.  Exercise can be a walk around the block or simple aerobics exercise.

Another factor is to drink plenty of purified water, fresh juice and teas daily. This will help or organs a whole lot.

Do not smoke and avoid drinks or teas with caffeine.

Live a stress free life. Remember that there is a Provider who is our heavenly Father  who watches over us and He cares.

So if we follow this path this “silent killer” will not be able to overcome .

Fat Free Pie Crust (Vegan)

Pre heat  oven to 350 degrees F.

1 cup Grape Nuts Cereal

1/4 cup apple juice concentrate

 Mix the Grape Nuts and apple juice concentrate. Pat into a 9″ pie dish.

Bake for 10 minutes then cool before adding your choice of filling.

Enjoy!

Want To Live Longer and Stay Smart?

At the beginning of the twentieth century the average lifespan was around 5o years. However,in the twentyfirst century the lifespan has increased despite the many illnesses.
Modern medicine and technology have done a good job of extending life. With this we need to enhance the quality of those years.
It is the belief that most of the illnesses that are associated with aging are not the result of the aging process but because of the years of nelgect associated with it.
We tend to focus on the more noticeable aspects such as gray hair and wrinkles when it comes to aging, instead of knowing that these changes are occuring quietly inside our bodies.
Poor health and diet, lack of sleep and even boredom can make the problem of loss of short-term memory possible.
So to counteract the effects of brain aging try a mental boost of some known herbs which can be easily obtained from your neighboring health food store.
Note that this is not a band aid type of help meaning they do not work overnight but with patience over a period of weeks you will notice the difference.

Staying Young with Antioxidant

It is the wish of everyone to grow old gracefully. To get or keep that youthful look some go under the knife not knowing that there is something better out there. That something comes in a natural package which helps to maintain that healthy youthful glow.
This package can be found full of different types of foods.Foods that we eat and the miracle ingredient they contain.

This hidden “miracle” is called antioxidants. They are largely mentioned on the pages of magazines, medical journals and numerous products. These range from hand cream to supplements.
So what are “antioxidants” and what can they do to keep you looking your best?

Antioxidants as they are called are substances that are able to fight the aging process that goes on in your body.
They are not produced by the body so inorder to get the benefit of these power-packed substances you must ingest them.
A variety of foods contain antioxidants namely fresh fruits and vegetables. These can be found in Farmer’s markets, produce sections of super stores and supermarkets. The best choice is organic. Reason being they will not have been grown or treated with preservatives, pesticides or chemicals which causes harm to your body.
Let’s go back to the beginning. As you should know, the body continually replenishes its cells which is caried out through a process called cellular metabolism. As the body produces energy, more cells and repairs any damage there is a by-product of cellular metabolism (unstable molecules) called free radicals.
They are unstable because they are missing an electron. In order to survive or become stable,these free radicals are capable of stealing electrons from your body cells.
Free radicals are molecules that damage your body. To get another one and become stable, free radicals will steal electrons from cells. That process will damage the cells in a number of ways bringing about visible and invisible changes to your body.

From this various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis can be developed and neurological deficiencies may begin to affect you as you age. Noticeably, thinner skin wrinkles and brittle bones become a problem.
Free radicals can enter your body from outside sources as well such as cigarette smoke, radiation and the sun’s UV rays. The more free radicals you encounter, the greater the damage that can be done to your body.

Antioxidants have been shown to be of great help in the free radical problem.

Antioxidant substances having its job to do combine with free radicals and neutralize them. At this stage they are neutralized, and can no longer do any damage.

This is a big one for scientists. They are unable to give guidelines of a recommended daily dose of antioxidants to correct free radical damage and the diseases that come with age. However, they do know that eating foods rich in antioxidants makes a difference in living a healthy lifestyle and a youthful appearance.

Examples of antioxidants include:
* Vitamin C
* Vitamin A
* Vitamin E
* Lutein
* Lycopene
* Beta-carotene
For a complete immune builder minerals
such as zinc and selenium also function in the body. They are not antioxidants but they boost the immune system to fight against free radical damage.

Antioxidants can also be found in nuts, legumes, cold water fish, seafood and red meat although this should be avoided.
So, eating a diet of fruits, vegetables and the foods just named will increase the amount of antioxidants in your system and help reduce the incidence of disease and keep you young.
Eating fruits and vegetables in their natural form instead of juices brings the benefit of other nutrients found in the foods.
Food does more than stave off hunger. Natural substances found there can cause us to live longer and stay free of disease as we age.

So want to keep young, keep antioxidants in your diet you will not regret doing this.

Depression and You

It has been said that at least 10% of  our population experiences depression severe enough as to require medical attention. Are you a part of the 10%?

How can you know this without visiting a medical facility? Listen to your body and it will reveal this to you as there are symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, helplessness, irritabilty just to name a few.

Depression has no bias and can affect people of all ages. It has some root causes such as relating to our diet. Not eating the right diet there can be the experience of nutritional deficiencies, and food allergies. 

In today’s world there are a large percentage of women who suffer from depression especially through their menopause years. I recently spoke with a female who was becoming so depressed and was filled with so much anxiety because she was going through menopause.

Ladies, do not be anxious over this period of life instead  count it a blessing and keep yourselves active. However, remember always that foods greatly influence the brain’s behavior. So a poor diet, especially one with junk foods and lack of enough sunlight are  common causes of depression. 

So a diet therapy that is best for depression should include foods that are high in nutrients that can help improve mental health. This should be leafy green vegetables, avocados, broccoli, kale,peas potatoes tomatoes and oranges to name a few. 

Eating a good balanced diet with complex carbohydrates can raise brain levels  bringing on feelings of well being.

Do not be a hermit join a group , become a volunteer especially if you live alone. Get help before it is too late. Life is too precious to throw it away.

As the quote goes,”Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” H. Keller

So take the healthy and happy road adventure and live life to its fullest.

The Mediterranean diet

This diet has been around for hundred of years and has its many benefits.

This diet started getting attention when scientists noticed that people living in the mediterranean had a lower rate of diseases than people living in the other parts of the world. Added to this was that they had some of the highest adult life expectancies.

The mediterranean diet is being praised by medical experts and one of these experts says, that it is not a diet, that it is a lifestyle. This style of eating has its own unique patterns which is rooted in its particular culture, agriculture and ethnicity. 

This style of eating helps to reduce weight, lower blood sugar and all the things that put people at risk to develop heart disease and diabetes. Recent studies have also shown that it may be helpful in reducing the risk of allergies, asthma, Alzheimer’s disease and even cancer.

So let’s take a closer look at what makes up this wonderful diet.

First, it consists of an abundance of fruits, vegetables, potatoes, grains, nuts, beans, breads and seeds.

Second, there is hardly any processed foods, instead the focus is on foods that are in season and these are locally grown.

Third, the daily consumption of cheese and yogurt is low or moderate.

Fourth, the main source of fat is the good old olive oil.

Fifth, they use fresh fruit as a daily dessert.

Do they include meat protein in their diet? Yes they do but only a moderate weekly amount of fish and poultry is eaten. 

Not to forget; regular physical activity is carried out, which promotes health and this last for at least 30 (thirty) minutes daily.

For a drink that is taken with meals it is red wine taken in moderation.

Can this diet be adopted? Sure it can be and it can be enjoyed by everyone. Going this way it would help in having a healthier population and would throw obesity out the window.

What better to eat than a diet that is not made up of processed foods but instead, of your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables when they are in season.

If you are unable to do this at home go out, find a mediterranean restaurant, eat smart and live longer.

The Most Sensitive Finger

The most sensitive finger on the human hand is the index finger.

The fastest growing nail is on the middle finger.

White Flour Repellant

White flour is made by stripping the grain of virtually all its nutrients. That is, its fibers,vitamins,minerals, essential oils and also it proteins. With all these stripped away, it now becomes a depleted, “dead’ food which is enriched as required, with thiamin, riboflavin and a few other nutrients.  

This is why eating white flour products and white flour itself, consumers have digestive problems because it has no fiber.

The ants are more food smart than human beings it that,  if some white flour was sprinkles in an area where ants live, they would start gathereing for food, but realizing that this was inediblethey become confused and start going around in circles before leaving the scene. They would not even touch the stuff.

Something to learn. Use this next time when you need a repellent,  because white flour makes a better insect repellent than food!

Living Healthy and Love it

Consumers have health concerns too, but with the immeasurable amount of information available today on health, they can get an overload not knowing where to start. However, the  place to get the best information, is from writers who can provide facts and figures. Look out for unbiased information which  address your interest and will give satisfaction. Always use this information in conjunction with advice from your doctor.