4/28/2012

The Benefits to Living in the Suburb

The gentle breeze, and beautiful scenery, riding a bike in the sunset, what a moving thing, that is the common scene you could seen in suburb. That is more and more people choose to settle down in the suburb from the big city. Advantages are evident.

1. Clean Air. Families that live in the suburb could enjoy the clean air, which the crowded cities and industrial areas don't have. Sitting outside at night and being able to view the stars and moon in all their glory is clear evidence of the air quality in the suburb. Smog and air pollution always stay away from the suburb. Bright blue clouds and sun are able to be seen clearly.
2. Open Spaces. Life in the suburb means your home isn't packed on top of your neighbors. Families can spread out among their properties and give everyone some elbow room. Besides that, your children have room to run, play, jump and be kids without worry of treading through the neighbor's yard or flowers. For those people who love gardening, the space of living in the suburb allows them to get creative with the size of their garden and what to include.
3. Healthier Pregnancies. A pregnant woman who lives in the city is more apt to go into premature labor than a pregnant woman living in the suburb. Exposure to air pollution produced by car and truck emissions may trigger preterm labor. The loud noise of city traffic that prevents a pregnant woman from sleeping well at night may also be a contributing factor.
4. Less Stress. Getting away from the loud obnoxious noises and the high crime rate. Living in the suburb you experience less stressful situations. The conveniences are excellent if you choose a town that has everything in it that meets your needs.

4/25/2012

Not to Wear These to the Gym

The gym is a great place to workout, but it's also provide a great opportunity for people-watching and because there's so much flexibility with what you can wear. Basic fashion rules when it comes to exercising at the gym and following them will help you have more comfortable workouts while avoiding any double-takes as you walk by.

1. Men in Tights
The worst fashion disaster they see in the gym, all agreed that men dressed in spandex or Lycra tights came in at number one. Tights, while obviously comfortable and allowing for freedom of movement, tend to show things most of us don't want to know about. If you prefer tights, one option is to cover them with a pair of loose, lightweight shorts.
2. Exercising in Your Underwear
Being comfortable at the gym should be a priority, but without too comfortable. Remember that exercising in boxer shorts, bras or anything else that looks like underwear should be avoided and is most likely against your gym's rules.
3. Exercising With No Underwear
On the other hand, forgetting to wear underwear under your baggy shorts or short-shorts can also be uncomfortable for other gym-goers. This is especially true if you're stretching or doing yoga poses, which could give others an eye-full they may wish they hadn't gotten. Even if you're not a fan of underwear, make gym workouts an exception and make sure you're covered before heading out to the gym floor.
4. Skimpy Clothing
No one says you have to cover yourself from head to toe at the gym, but there is such a thing as exposing too much skin. Women wearing teeny, weeny sports bras or men wearing teeny, weeny shorts can be a distraction, and may be downright offensive to some gym-goers.
5. Blue Jeans and Work Clothes
Another fashion no-no is wearing every day clothes for your workout. Most gyms will probably show you the door if you're not wearing athletic clothes. Not only is it a fashion no-no, it makes for an uncomfortable, even unsafe workout. If you left your gym bag at home, now is a good time to go get it.

4/24/2012

Fitness Needs Own Characteristics


Victoria’s secret model Miranda Kerr and singer Miley Cyrus show their street snaps when they went to yoga classes. They all wore the most basic black yoga pant, but have their own characteristic. No matter you prefer a casual style or eye-catching Bohemian, you can learn from them. With the concisely dress basics, light up the fashion feel by lipsticks and bright color bags. Learn it!

 

4/18/2012

Benefits of Listening to Music


Few activities can work the way like music works, music involves using the whole brain. The benefits of listening to music are countless, see the major ones.
1. Effective therapy for pain
Overall, music does have positive effects on pain management. Music can help reduce both the sensation and distress of both chronic pain and postoperative pain.
2. Reducing blood pressure
By playing recordings of relaxing music every morning and evening, people with high blood pressure can train themselves to lower their blood pressure- and keep it low
3. Medicine for the heart
4. Speeds Post-Stroke Recovery
A daily dose of one's favorite pop melodies, classical music or jazz can speed recovery from debilitating strokes.
5. Chronic headaches & migraine remedy
Music can help migraine and chronic headache sufferers reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of the headaches.
6. Music boosts immunity
Music can boost the immune function. Scientists explain that a particular type of music can create a positive and profound emotional experience, which leads to secretion of immune-boosting hormones.
7. Music enhances intelligence, learning and IQ
The idea that music makes you smarter received considerable attention from scientists and the media. Listening to music or playing an instrument can actually make you learn better. And research confirms this.
8. Music improves memory performance, concentration and attention.

4/16/2012

Live A Healthier Life


You know the importance of taking a healthy lifestyle. But it sounds easy, when you put it into practice, it is hard to stick. So take a few steps every day to live a healthier life.
Exercise
One of the biggest problems for people is lack of activity. The advantages of exercises are evident, so simple ways to move your body. You can start the process of weight loss now by adding a little more activity to your life. If you're not ready for a structured program, start small. Every little bit counts and it all adds up to burning more calories.
Turn off the TV. Once a week, turn off the TV and do something a little more physical with your family. Play games, take a walk...almost anything will be more active than sitting on the couch.
Walk more. Look for small ways to walk more. When you get the mail, take a walk around the block, take the dog for an extra outing each day or walk on your treadmill for 5 minutes before getting ready for work.
Do some chores. Shoveling snow, working in the garden, raking leaves, sweeping the floor...these kinds of activities may not be 'vigorous' exercise, but they can keep you moving while getting your house in order.
Pace while you talk. When you're on the phone, pace around or even do some cleaning while gabbing. This is a great way to stay moving while doing something you enjoy.
Be aware. Make a list of all the physical activities you do on a typical day. If you find that the bulk of your time is spent sitting, make another list of all the ways you could move more--getting up each hour to stretch or walk, walk the stairs at work, etc.
Eating Well
Eating a healthy diet is another part of the healthy lifestyle. It help improve your health and quality of life as you get older. Follow the simple ways:
Eat more fruit. Add it to your cereal, your salads or even your dinners
Sneak in more veggies. Add them wherever you can--a tomato on your sandwich, peppers on your pizza, or extra veggies in your pasta sauce. Keep pre-cut or canned/frozen veggies ready for quick snacks.
Switch your salad dressing. If you eat full-fat dressing, switch to something lighter and you'll automatically eat less calories.
Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy. Switching to skim milk or fat free yogurt is another simple way to eat less calories without having to change too much in your diet.
Make some substitutes. Look through your cabinets or fridge and pick 3 foods you eat every day. Write down the nutritional content and, the next time you're at the store, find lower-calorie substitutes for just those 3 items.

4/11/2012

Protect Your Eyes from Computers


Most of us nowadays work with computers. Having to work on computers for hours and hours, day in day out, can result in eye strain and injury. So, how to protect our eyes from getting worse, here are some tips.
Let your eyes have a break.
It is better to leave your seat and find a distant target to look at for about 10 seconds until your vision becomes at infinite focus and your eyes become relaxed.
Move your eyes
If you have to sit in front of your computer for hours and do not have a chance to leave your seat, you can do some eye movement exercises as follow: Move your eyes around clockwise; Move your eyes from left to right, from top to bottom. Repeat it 3 times each for relaxing your eyes.
Breath regularly
Help with accelerating blood flow. Because of too much focusing on staring at computer screen, your breath might slow down or become shallow. Hence, remind yourself of breathing regularly and fully for relaxing.
Put your computer on a low table
Your eyes look down when you work. Looking downward means more of the eye surface is covered by the eyelid, and two other things happen: the eyes unconsciously blink more, and they produce more lubrication.
Adjust your screen distance
The distance between your eyes and the screen should be from 50 to 70 cm and 10 to 20 cm lower than your eyesight. Since angles and distance can reduce refraction and lessen tiredness for your eyes.
Have appropriate light
The ambient light at where you work should have moderate illumination that is helpful to your eyes. Remember that the computer screen already generates its own light that is enough for you to look. If you work in an office with conventional electro-optic lights, you may wish to use another small table lamp when using your computer.
Eat food for sight(DHA)
Some kinds of sea fish contain DHA which can be good for the eye’s retina and prevent eye injury and Cataract. The best sources include salmon, trout, sardines, herring and Arctic char. Vegetable wise; carrots, limes and green vegetables are also recommended for eyes. Seeds include antioxidants which can reduce eyes degeneration and may help preserve or improve eyesight.
Get more Vitamin A from fruits and vegetables
Certain foods with Vitamin A can help with the health of your eyes. These include certain fruits (e.g. mango, tomatoes and watermelon), vegetables (e.g. carrots, pumpkin and sweet potato), cereals, fish and eggs. Drinking plenty of water also helps to reduce eyes drying as water can help with hydration.

4/09/2012

Daily Dental Care Routine


A bright smile needs a good dental, so apply daily dental care to show off your smile.
Oral health begins with clean teeth.
 Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Don’t rush when your brush. Take enough time to do a thorough job.
Use the proper equipment. Use a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush that fits your mouth comfortably. Consider using an electric or battery-operated toothbrush.
Practice good technique. Hold your toothbrush at a slight angle against your teeth and brush with short back-and-forth motions. Remember to brush the inside and chewing surfaces of your teeth, as well as your tongue. Avoid vigorous or harsh scrubbing, which can irritate your gums.
Keep your equipment clean. Always rinse your toothbrush with water after brushing. Store your toothbrush in an upright position, if possible, and allow it to air dry until using it again. Don't routinely cover toothbrushes or store them in closed containers, which can encourage the growth of bacteria.
Know when to replace your toothbrush. Invest in a new toothbrush or a replacement head for your electric or battery-operated toothbrush every three to four months — or sooner if the bristles become frayed.
Flossing for oral health
You can't reach the tight spaces between your teeth or under your gumline with a toothbrush. That's why daily flossing is important. So when you are doing your floss:
Don't skimp. Break off about 18 inches (46 centimeters) of dental floss. Wind most of the floss around the middle finger on one hand, and the rest around the middle finger on the other hand — leaving about 1 inch (3 centimeters) to floss your first tooth.
Take it one tooth at a time. Use your thumbs and forefingers to gently pull the floss from the gumline to the top of the tooth to scrape off plaque. Rub the floss against all sides of the tooth. Unwind to fresh floss as you progress to the next tooth.
Keep it up. If you have trouble getting floss through your teeth, try the waxed variety. If it's hard to manipulate the floss, use a floss holder or an interdental cleaner — such as a dental pick or stick designed to clean between the teeth.

4/04/2012

Benefits of Eggs


1. Eggs are great for the eyes. An egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.
2. Researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.
4. Research show that there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.
5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.
6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person's lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.
8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.
9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.
10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.