There is something about "new" that keeps our thoughts occupied with new resolutions, new dreams, new hopes, new plans and new wishes. New Year gives a perfect starting point for opening the next chapter of our life and making it better and brighter than the previous one.
Unfortunately not all of our dreams and desires become reality. Keeping the initial enthusiasm and motivation over the long period of time is often tough. If you have made resolutions last year you probably know how difficult it is to stay committed to them.
The reason why so many people give up on their New Year's resolutions almost as quickly as they make them is simple.
While resolutions for the New Year give us a wonderful sense of positive intent, they are extremely hard to stick with unless we turn them into clear, well-defined goals.
Here are some goal setting tips that will help you to stay on track with your resolutions and make the upcoming year unforgettable:
1. Get It Right The First Time
Before trying to formulate any actual long-term goal for the next year have a 'mind dump'. It's a great and simple way of getting a lot of ideas out of your head, clear your mind and get a good view of your plans, decisions, and wishes.
Devote at least 20 minutes of your uninterrupted time to brainstorm. Sit down and relax. Take a piece of paper and write down whatever goals come to your mind. Don't analyze anything. Just write it down. Big or small. Simple desires or life changes. Everything you wish you had gotten
to, but didn't. Anything you wanted for a long time, but never had enough time, courage, or persistence to follow through.
2. Pick Your Goal!
Take a look at the goals that you have written down… Are any of your resolutions unrealistic? What is the most important goal for you at the moment?
I'm sure that there are many goals that you would like to accomplish, but only few of them will have the biggest impact on your life this year.
Which goal is it? Is it something that can be achieved in one year? Or will it require more time? If it is a long term goal that will take several years to achieve, you might want to break it down into smaller goals that you can accomplish in less that a year. Otherwise, there is a high
chance of losing motivation and initial momentum.
3. Concentrate Your Efforts On JUST ONE Goal
Don't set a lot of different goals at the same time. Although it may seem like a good idea to divide your focus, time and energy between multiple goals, in reality it is counter-productive.
When you set a goal - you make a decision to stay committed to it. If you are pursuing a lot of goals at the same time, you aren't committed to any of them. You're just going with the flow, hoping that you'll find time to squeeze everything into your already busy schedule. But what you do in reality is lose control of your time and let outside circumstances dictate your life.
One goal gives you clarity and focus. Ten goals create chaos and confusion.
If you want to succeed in achieving your goal next year, chose just one goal at a time and stick to it until it is 100% complete. Then pick the next one.
I know that we want to have everything right this moment. Most of us are impatient by nature. But think about this: It is much better to achieve one major goal than set 10 goals and fail to accomplish any of them!
4. Create Your Mantra
Once you've chosen your goal, turn it into a personal statement. And then turn it into something more than a statement - make it your own mantra or a verbal formula that is continuously repeated in your mind.
Make sure that you make your goal as detailed and clear as possible. There is a great way to check if your goal is stated correctly. Look at your goal "from the distance". Forget that you have written these words just a few hours ago. Imagine that you see this statement for the first time, because your friend wants to know your opinion on it. Do you have any questions? Or maybe you would like to clarify a few things? If so, make adjustments to your goal, until it is 100% clear to everyone who reads it for the first time.
After that put copies of your goal on an index card, make it your desktop wallpaper, post it in the car or right next to your bathroom mirror or next to your computer at work.
Ensure that your goal is always at a forefront of your mind. Repeat it out loud every single day. Make your goal a center of your focus.
This will help you to keep your motivation and excitement high throughout the day.
5. Decide On An Action Plan
Many people fail to achieve their goals not because they lack desire or enthusiasm, but because they fail to plan their success out.
Goals are not simple items on your to-do list. They can't be done overnight. Any worthwhile goal requires sustained effort and energy over the long period of time. Without a well-thought action plan it is almost impossible to carry big goals out.
If you want to noticeably improve your chances of success - plan specific actions that will lead you to the desired result. Your goal should be your compass that will point you into the right direction.
Your action plan is a detailed map that with the baby steps will take you to your destination point. Action plan also helps you to monitor your progress, while giving you a sense of accomplishment and making the whole process seem a lot easier.
6. Make Your Success Inevitable
Even if the goal that we have chosen sounds really appealing, it doesn't mean that we will stick to it. When it comes to doing actual work, our motivation disappears with a speed of light.
Here is a quick example. Having a beautiful, toned and slim body is a very inspirational goal. We all want to be healthy and look great. However, getting up early in the morning to run 1 mile, denying ourselves things we love to eat, changing our lifestyle sounds much less appealing. At
this point we have to consciously force ourselves into doing all these things to get the end result that we want.
Of course, if you have an iron will and unbending self-discipline, you will achieve your goal anyways. But if you are like me, you probably won't torture yourself for a long period of time. Fortunately, there is a way how you can accomplish anything you desire, without having to force
yourself into doing something.
All you have to do is set up the right conditions and let things happen for themselves.
For example, if you want to get more exercise, you can find a friend who wants to get back in shape and offer him/her to exercise together. Or set up an appointment with a personal trainer at the gym. He will stay by your side the whole time and you will more likely do your best. Or you can make a deal with your spouse that every workout that you'll skip, you'll give him/her $40.
Leave yourself no escape from achieving your goal. What conditions can you set up to make your success inevitable? With a little imagination and support of your friends and family you can accomplish any goal!
7. Build On Your Success
No matter what goal you have decided to pursue, there is only one way to achieve it - take a first step and build on your success gradually.
There is no way around it. You can't become a multi-millionaire without making your first million. You can't get in shape and have a gorgeous looking body, without doing the first workout. You can't write a book, without writing the first chapter.
Whatever you want to accomplish you must do something every single day towards making your wish reality.
Even if you do just a little bit. Something that doesn't require a lot of your time of effort, but you do it DAILY, you will achieve even your most daring goals.
Don't let a single day go by without "incrementally" adding to an accomplishment of your goal. Consistency is the most important factor of success. Not motivation, not knowledge, not your skills - but consistency.
When we are first faced with everything we must do in order to achieve our goal it is easy to feel overwhelmed. When a goal seems too difficult to accomplish we often procrastinate, preferring to postpone hard work for later. The problem with it is that "later" may never come.
The only moment when you can change or do something is NOW. Don't delude yourself with self-justifications that it is o.k. to skip today, if you do twice the work the next day. Deep down you know that it is just another story that you are telling yourself.
January is a great starting point to change your life for the better. Make no excuses next year! Do something that will take you closer to your goal every single day.
Even a tiny step towards your goal creates momentum and boosts motivation. And it is a step that you will never have to take again.
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Warm regards,
Dean
Saturday, January 10, 2009
How to Set Goals and Achieve Them in 2009
Why Your Last Diet Failed You
Let's face it if you are reading this articles your last diet most likely failed you. Was it your fault or were there flaws in the diet? I'm here to uncover the typical problems most diets have and why you need to avoid these like the plaque. I will also let you in on the best Diet to follow and reveal the one that is most effective in helping you lose a lot of weight. First let me pin point the diets that don't work:
- Low Fat Diets
- Eating Low Carbs
- Starvation Diet
- Hollywood Diets
- Pre Packaged Diet Programs
Low Fat Diets
You know all these so called "low fat" foods that are sold in your local supermarket? These foods are typically calorie ridden and will actually make you gain more weight! Why? Because most of the times they replace the Fat with loads of Sugar. Bottom line, sugar is fattening!
Eating Low Carbs
They are much too strict, not sustainable, and make your life miserable as your body does not function properly without carbs causing headaches, irritability and loss of sleep. Low carb diets will actually cause you to gain weight after the initial weight loss. Plain and simple these diets are unhealthy.
Starvation Diet
Your Body requires food to function. If you don't eat you will slow your metabolism down and actually store more fat.
Hollywood Diets
The only diet that seems popular in Hollywood is the one where the actors and actresses forget to eat. There are also the ridiculous "cookie" diets, secret potion "syrup and water' diets... Let's get real, these people are not like us and they do not need the nutrition that a normal person needs to maintain a healthy weight.
Following Pre-package Diet Programs
These foods are worse for you than foods you can make from your own home. Why? Because they are made with artificial ingredients and typically cause harm to your overall health. Not only that, pre-packaged food diets (like Jenny Craig) can cost you up to $200-500 per month to maintain!
That is more than most families spend on groceries in an entire month. How does this make sense?
So, if all of these diets don't work, which one does?
It's called Calorie Shifting...
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
Three Simple Ways To Lose Weight Fast Without Exercise
Three Simple Ways To Lose Weight Fast Without Exercise
Let's not kid ourselves we all want to lose weight fast. Who wants to lose it a few months down the road? I've included 3 simple ways for you to lose weight fast without drastically changing your lifestyle and without exercise.
1 - Get To Know Yourself
The first step if you want to lose weight fast is to monitor yourself for at least 2 weeks. Doing this increases your awareness of what you are doing and will allow you to see what is helping you lose weight and what isn't. You should be keep track of everything you eat, any activities and exercise you do...etc. If you find you're eating junk food as a meal daily, doing no exercise and sitting in front of a computer all day then it's should be obvious that you need to cut down on the amount of fast food you eat, and incorporate some physical activity into your life.
2 - Never Skip A Meal
If you want to lose weight fast, don't even think about skipping a meal. 3 meals a day should be eaten at minimum. When you skip a meal your metabolism, the fat burning hormone in your body, slows down. If your metabolism slows down then the fat in your body is being eliminated at a slower pace. Breakfast especially is a must to kick start your metabolism in the morning if you want to lose weight fast.
3 - Love Eating At Home
The last simple way to lose weight fast is to prepare and eat at home more often. Not only will you be saving lots of money, but you will know exactly what you are putting into your system. At restaurants and fast food joints the food tastes great but for the wrong reasons. Tons of butter, salt, MSG and fatty oils are being added to your meal to make it taste good. Unfortunately those things aren't good for you and will make you gain rather than lose weight.
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How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat - Tips For Getting Rid Of Belly Fat
How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat - Tips For Getting Rid Of Belly Fat
Everyone wants to know how to get rid of their belly fat but are they willing to do what it takes to lose it. Your poor eating habits are what got you fat in the first place, and if you want to lose weight you're more likely going to need to change the way you eat. That said I'm going to give you some good tips that you can implement right away so you can learn how to get rid of belly fat once and for all.
Again the cause of belly fat has a lot to do with the foods we eat and the lack of exercise in our daily lives. Consider this at first and ask your self if you eat healthy, and if you exercise. If you answered "NO" it's time for some changes. If by chance you answered "YES" than I still think you should read this because you might find that your eating habits aren't up to par along with your exercise.
Here's How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat;
Weight loss is no secret and there is no magic potion, it all comes back to your life style and what you do day to day. So let's reveal how you can get rid of your belly fat.
Do You Skip Breakfast?
Are you the type to skip breakfast? Well if you are this is already going to affect your weight gain. Because skipping breakfast slows our bodies metabolism, which is know to burn fat. You need to jump start your metabolism and the best way to do that is to eat breakfast. Ideally you can make your self a smoothie if you are in a rush, but you need to eat a wholesome breakfast containing some lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.
How Many Calories Do You Consume Each Day?
If you consume more calories than your daily allowance you will store fat. Typically a males caloric allowance is anywhere from 2,000 -2,400 calories a day. And a females caloric allowance is anywhere from 1,600-1,900. These are just average numbers, and you may need more or less calories. If you burn more calories than you consume than you will lose weight. This method of weight loss can hit a plateau, which means you will eventually stop losing weight without totally losing your belly fat. In this case you need to incorporate some type of workout routine to continue losing weight.
Divide Your Caloric Allowance Into Smaller Meals;
Take the amount of calories based on your allowance and divide that number by 4 meals. You want to space your meals out so that you have a continuous supply of fuel approximately 2-4 hours apart. Eating frequently is also a great way to speed up your metabolism and great way to get rid of belly fat. Rather than eating your caloric allowance in one or two meals which is how most people do it, you will more likely slow your metabolism and feel more sluggish throughout the day.
Start A Workout Routine;
Most people cringe when they hear they need to start a workout routine. The thing is a workout routine doesn't have to be intense and it doesn't have to take over your life. Even walking 20 minutes a day is a great way to exercise. Lets face it if you don't like it you won't do it. Try to pick activities that you're more eager to participate in. All you need to do is start moving so you can get rid of your belly fat.
How To Get Rid Of Belly Fat Summed UP;
- Don't Skip Breakfast; eat a breakfast containing lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This will rev up your fat burning motor.
- Consume slightly less than your daily caloric allowance which is a great way to start losing weight (remember this method can eventually hit a plateau).
- Space your meals 2-4 hours apart which is also a great way to rev up your fat burning furnace.
- Start moving; do something you like. Join a sports league, go for a walk. Take the stairs at work. Start slow, but remember if you don't like what you're doing your not going to stick with it. Pick something FUN.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
How To Lose 6 Pounds of Stomach Fat in 11 Days With This Weight Loss Plan
by Nicole Brown
People who are overweight tend to think it's impossible to lose the weight they gained. Anything is possible and the proof is all around us. The only reason why it seems impossible is because there is too much contradicting weight loss advice. On one end experts are talking "low carb dieting" and on the other end "high protein dieting". Well there are defiantly not only 2 diets in the world; more like a few thousand. So who do you listen too? Listen to those who have a reputation in the weight loss industry.
"Someone wanting to uphold a positive reputation won't risk it on bad advice".
How do you lose 6 pounds in 11 days!?
In order to achieve something you need to know what it is. In this case you may want to lose 6 pounds of stomach fat in 11 days, but you might want to lose more in the long run. Knowing this we need to put a plan into action so you can begin to achieve weight loss. Losing weight becomes more of a lifestyle rather than just a 11 day commitment. Losing weight begins with a decision. You need to be ready to lose weight and you need to know why you want to lose the weight. The "why" needs to be powerful enough to keep you from giving up to soon! Your why you want to lose weight might sound something like this; I want to lose weight because I know how much better I will look and feel. I know that losing weight will help improve my overall appearance and internal health.
Setting realistic weight loss goals;
Most people don't know how to goal set, and aim for goals that are too unrealistic. Don't get me wrong loosing 6 pounds in 11 days is very possible, but only if you have a lot of weight to lose. If you only have 5 more pounds too lose its quite unlikely you can do it in 11 days. In this case aim for sound moderate goals. Here is an example of an unrealistic short term goal (short term goal 4-12 weeks); lets say you are 40 pounds overweight and you want to lose that weight in less than a month I would agree this goal is too unrealistic and unattainable, but if you said you want to lose that weight in 12 weeks than it would make more sense. If you haven't set goals before try setting ones that you know you can easily achieve and then work your way up!
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
How To Get 6 Pack Abs - Are "YOU" Making these Mistakes?
Here's the question everyone is asking just in time for the summer. How do I get 6 pack abs? Well it's actually not that hard. It just takes some know how and the will to apply the information.
This is a very popular question among men and women and what you're about to learn applies to both. There really is no different formula for different gender.
The majority of people go about getting in shape the wrong way. In fact studies show that 1 in 2 people have purchased fat burners in order to lose fat on their mid section. If fat burners where the answer than many people would be satisfied with the results. When was the last time the fat burner gave you abs? In fact the bottle states you need to eat a well balanced diet and exercise frequently in order to see results.
All you need to do is follow the advice on the bottle without popping the pills and you will see results. The thing is no one wants to do either. They just want to take the pill and forget about the responsibilities that come along with looking great and achieving 6 pack abs.
Many people are fed the wrong information and are told that sit ups are the only way you are going to see your mid section. This is slightly true, and only a fraction of the equation. What you need to know is that diet, exercise and the right type of cardio is the only way you are going to see you 6 pack abs. Many professionals state that "abs are made in the kitchen". This emphasizes the point that diet is very important.
How are you going to see your abs if there is a layer of fat hiding them? You're not, even if you do thousands of crunches a day. You need to lose the fat first, in order to see what's underneath.
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How To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat - Lose Belly Fat For Good
Each and everyday people are trying to lose stubborn belly fat. And there is a good reason because most of North America is considered overweight. Why? Well it has a lot to do with the foods we eat and the lifestyle we live.
Whether you have gained stubborn belly fat through poor diet, lack of exercise, holiday eating, or over eating, I'm going to teach you some simple tips that will help you lose your stubborn belly fat.
Losing weight around your mid section is very doable. The reason it might seem out of reach is due to the bombardment of information overload. There is simply too much information available online and off line that can seem very contradicting when it comes to weight loss. As I stated earlier the basics for losing stubborn belly fat have a lot to do with dieting, eating the right foods, and exercising. Although not everyone needs to exercise to lose weight but it does speed up the process quite nicely.
Most people think that abdominal workouts are necessary to lose your mid section but this is far from the truth. You can do thousands of crunches but without the right nutrition, you are unlikely going to see your stubborn belly fat melt away. Carrying around stubborn belly fat doesn't only look bad, it's also very unhealthy. People that have excess stomach weight are more likely to have general health problems. Although this article is focused on how to lose stubborn belly fat its still worth mentioning.
With any diet or workout plan it should accommodate you. In other words you should be able to stick with it and it should be geared around your life style. Lets face we are all busy, but we need to prioritize what's important to us.
Here's what you do to lose your stubborn belly fat;
Lower Your Sugar, Sodium & Unprocessed Food Consumption;
First and foremost you need to lower you sugar intake, lower your sodium intake and remove fast food from your diet. You need to introduce foods that are healthy, known as whole foods. These foods are not processed which is a culprit to poor health and weight gain. Eating sugary foods activates your insulin which makes you store more fat rather than burn it. Theses sugars can be found in sodas, ice creams, fast foods, and many unprocessed foods.
Switch your simple sugars with complex sugar. Complex sugars are known to break down slower and they do not activate your insulin production as much. What this means is that you will be utilizing the fat stores in your body as fuel, which can lead to weight loss.
Good examples of Complex Carbohydrates are;
Bran, Wheat Germ, Barley, Maize, Buckwheat, Oatmeal, Pasta, Brown rice, Potatoes, Other root vegetables, Brown Bread, Wholegrain Cereals, High fiber breakfast cereals, Yams, Oatcakes, Peas, Beans, Lentils.
Most complex carbohydrates are high in fiber, and are beneficial for colon health. Most people have sluggish digestive systems which make you feel bloated and full. This also makes your stomach look more pushed out, appearing like you have a big belly. Fiber will help with this as it will make you more regular.
Increase Your Feeding Frequency;
Meal frequency is very important. If you tend to skip meals you need to consider eating mini meals, or portioned meals through out the day. Five to six small meals a day every two to three hours is ideal. Most people freak when they hear they have to eat more to lose weight. This concept simply does not make sense to many people. The theory behind this is that it helps keep your metabolism elevated which is responsible for burning fat. It also keeps your energy levels up and reduces the likeliness for you to reach for a quick sugary fix.
These meals should include lean sources of protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. Include these Macronutrients to every meal you consume.
Drink more water;
If you don't drink water at all, it is very important that you start. Water is responsible for most of our internal organs and functions. Without water we will die. Our body is made out of living cells and they require water to live and function optimally. Water is also good for kick starting your metabolism which is know for stimulating fat loss.
Add Cardiovascular Exercise;
Exercise isn't necessary for fat loss but you will surely lose weight in a shorter amount of time. If you decide you want to start working out, than you can even start with walking. Walk for 20 minutes a day, ideally you want to walk for 60 minutes as this is know to help reset you metabolism if it is sluggish.
I hope now you know how to lose your stubborn belly fat. The above tips are sure fire ways that you will see your belly melt away.
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The Truth About Fat Loss Pills - Fat Loss Pills Revealed! by Crystal Clark
The Truth About Fat Loss Pills - Fat Loss Pills Revealed!
Fat Loss Pills are dominating shelf space at your health food store. Why? Well because it's a quick fix and everyone is looking for a quick fix. Everyone wants something NOW, but unfortunately most fat loss pills do more harm than good. Not to mention the ingredients are very toxic and can effect you're over all health.
Fat loss pills don't help much and usually the consumer ends up wasting a lot of money to find out the hard way. People usually burn more money than fat.
Here's Why???
Most of the products available on the market are driven by profits. The fat loss industry is a billion dollar industry, which means it's a piece of the pie everyone wants in on. People and corporations are driven by profits. This said companies usually produce low quality products to capitalize on profit; the less money they put into a product the more they make on the final sale. Most of the ingredients come from China and India which are known to have the most toxins and poor quality ingredients. The reason why corporations buy from here is because it is very cheap.
What Does This Mean To YOU!
Well when you consume products of low grade you are risking your health. As mentioned most products are developed in 3rd world countries where there are no standards. This means any one can do anything and pretty much get away with it. Unfortunately most consumers are unaware of this and they pay for it by consuming toxic fat loss pills, in hopes to lose some weight. In this case you're losing your health!
Note: Don't get me wrong not all companies are corrupt and driven by profits. Unfortunately 99% of them are though!
Some companies lie about what they put into the products. I know this because I used to work for one of the major supplement companies, and that is why I left the industry. Haven't you noticed some fat loss pills getting banned from the market? Well it's because some of the ingredients that were not mentioned in the product resulted in injuring people or even killing them. I don't mean to tell you this to scare you but more to inform you!
Unfortunately most consumers don't care so much about their health and they will do anything to look good even if the fat loss pill has known to be toxic. We have been conditioned to go for the quick fix, but it won't work for you. You need to know that most of the supplements out there a B.S.
What I recommend if you want to lose weight is to learn how to lose weight. Instead of burning $60 on the average fat loss pill which you would buy every month, try investing in an e-book for under that price that shows you exactly how to lose weight safely and effectively while improving your overall health. You won't have to spend this amount every single month; it's a one time investment. The catch is that you have to apply yourself to the information. You need listen to people that know what they are talking about.
The e-book I recommend was created by Mike Geary who is certified in Nutrition and Personal Training. He has been helping people like I have; improve their overall health and physical appearance.
I've been in the weight loss industry and I have seen what works and what doesn't. The truth is No weight loss pill is going to help you lose weight. The only thing that will is the right knowledge. Do yourself a favor and stay away from toxic, deadly fat loss pills.
You can even download the e-Book right away at a trial fee of less than $5. Trust me this is the best investment you can ever make if you ever want to lose weight and be healthy!
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Saturday, March 8, 2008
Beware of Lemon Slices in Your Restaurant Drinks
Do you enjoy a wedge of lemon with your water or iced tea when you eat at a restaurant? Well, you’ll be shocked by what this video shows. Two out of every three restaurant lemon wedges tested in a study were covered in disease-causing bacteria -- including fecal bacteria. A total of 25 different, and potentially dangerous, microorganisms were discovered on the wedges.
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Should you now boycott all restaurant lemon wedges, because sooner or later you will get one that will make you sick?
Well, if you have a compromised immune system, are elderly, or are referring to a small child, perhaps. These are the people who are most likely to become sick from rogue bacteria.
For most of you, however, particularly if you’ve been following basic health principles, your immune system can more than handle the bacteria found on a contaminated lemon rind.
If it couldn’t, we’d all be in trouble, considering that over 65 percent of colds, 50 percent of all cases of diarrhea and 50 percent to 80 percent of food-borne illnesses are caught not in restaurants but in your own homes.
So while the idea of strange fecal bacteria coating your restaurant lemon wedge is disgusting, and certainly not hygienic, your own kitchen is probably home to some of it as well. Studies have actually shown that there could be up to 200 times more fecal bacteria on your kitchen cutting board than on your toilet seat.
The sponge that you use to wash your dishes is another one that is commonly loaded with disease-causing bacteria, as are computer keyboards, desks, phone receivers and shopping cart handles.
And did I mention that one of the “riskiest” ways to get an infection is by simply shaking hands with someone? It’s true. So unless you plan to shun not only lemon wedges but also your kitchen, dish washing sponges, computer keyboard, grocery shopping and handshakes, I’d suggest following these simple tips to keep your immune system up to par:
* Get a good night’s sleep
* Minimize stress in your life
* Exercise regularly and effectively
* Get enough sun exposure or, alternatively, enough of the right vitamin D (if you live in a cold environment where you can't stay out in the sun)
* Avoid sugar and grains, and instead eat plenty of raw foods
* Take a high-quality probiotic (good bacteria)
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Non-Stick Cookware Continues to Prove Its Toxicity
More evidence has emerged regarding the dangers of Perflurooctanoic Acid (PFOA), which is used in the production of non-stick cookware and stain-resistant snack food packaging. PFOA is currently found in the bloodstream of 95 percent of American men, women, and children.
Now, a study has shown a correlation between PFOA and low birth weight in newborns. One of the head researchers in the independent study, Dr. Lynn Goldman, said that, “It appears that there is a relation between a higher level of exposure and lower birth weight, as well as the circumference of the head.”
Another recent study showed that PFOA caused an overreaction to allergens in mice.
PFOA has already been implicated in increased instances of cancer in the pancreas, liver, testicles, and mammary glands, as well as miscarriages, thyroid problems, weakened immune systems, and low organ weights.
A growing community of scientists believe the largest concentration of PFOA comes from the telomers used to make the stain and grease repellent coatings for fast food containers, apparel, and carpeting.
