Archive for February, 2011

Before Being Physically Active

Posted in Exercise, Workouts, & Fitness on February 24th, 2011 by marie – Be the first to comment

You should talk to your doctor before you start being physically active:

  • If you have high cholesterol.
  • If you have high blood pressure.
  • If you have a personal or family history of heart disease.
  • If you have a chronic disease or if you have risk factors for a chronic disease, such as diabetes or asthma.

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Smoothie Cubes for Your Brain

Posted in Nutrition, Recipes on February 21st, 2011 by marie – Be the first to comment

Prevent Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease

This drink has the power to prevent:

  • Memory loss.
  • Dementia.
  • Alzheimer’s disease.

This recipe is simple to make, and is full of omega-3′s and acetylcholine. Omega-3′s and acetylcholine are critical for brain health.

Ingredients
1 banana
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tsp flaxseed oil
A handful of hemp nuts (seeds)

Directions
1. Mix all ingredients and blend in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour into ice cube container and freeze overnight.
3. Put 4 ice cubes in your coffee mug in the morning and on your way to work drink it as it melts. If you don’t work, enjoy this drink at home!!

Bananas
Bananas are high in antioxidants, serotonin and dopamine. Dopamine boosts your memory and attention. Serotonin elevates your mood and helps control your memory, learning, and appetite. read more »

Bananas Are Good for You

Posted in Nutrition on February 19th, 2011 by marie – Be the first to comment

Many athletes choose bananas as their choice of fruit.

Bananas have both a high amount of potassium and carbohydrates.

Bananas are inexpensive.

The best eating quality has been reached when the solid yellow skin color is speckled with brown.

Bananas with green tips or with practically no yellow color have not developed their full flavor. read more »

Chamomile

Posted in Nutrition, Vitamins - Supplements on February 16th, 2011 by marie – Be the first to comment

Common Names - chamomile, German chamomile
Latin Names - Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita

There are two types of chamomile that are used for health conditions – German chamomile and Roman chamomile. German chamomile and Roman chamomile are thought to have similar effects on the body, but the German variety is more commonly used in the United States.

The flowering tops of the chamomile plant are used to make teas, tablets, capsules, and liquid extracts. read more »

Many Women Don’t Get Enough Sleep

Posted in General, Women's Health on February 10th, 2011 by marie – Be the first to comment

Women are not getting enough sleep and this is harming their health. If you get 5 hours or less of sleep every night, you are:

  • 50 percent more likely to be overweight.
  • Doubling your risk of a heart attack.
  • Driving dangerously. Lack of sleep is just as dangerous as driving drunk. 1 in 6 fatal car accidents is due to driver fatigue, being tired.

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After a Heart Attack

Posted in Diseases & Disorders, Exercise, Workouts, & Fitness, Men's Health, Women's Health on February 3rd, 2011 by marie – Be the first to comment

Some people are afraid to be physically active after they have had a heart attack. The good news is… regular, moderate physical activity can

  • Help reduce a persons risk of having another heart attack.
  • Improve a persons chances of survival.
  • Help a person to perform everyday tasks more easily and to do so without chest pain or shortness of breath.

If you have already had a heart attack, it is very important for you to talk with your doctor. read more »