Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Home Remedies For Hangovers

REMEDIES FOR HANGOVERS

A large glass of orange juice or tomato juice will help to remove the alcohol from the system the morning after.

Honey is a very concentrated source of fructose, and eating a little the morning after is another way to remove the remaining alcohol from the body.

Amino acids play a role in repairing the effects of a hangover.

Few cup of coffee can do a great deal to relieve the headaches associated with hangovers.

Take Vitamin C as it may increase the rate of alcohol breakdown in the body.

For hangover treatment, drink plenty of water to cover the deficiency of fluids caused by dehydration

Eating 6 raw almonds before consuming alcohol helps prevent intoxication.

Eating peanut butter before drinking is an African remedy.

To help stop the urge for alcohol drink a tangy drink, such as tomato with the juice of one lemon added.

A good, brisk walk will increase circulation and help to get rid of your hangover by helping the body rid itself of toxins.

For hangover treatment, apples eaten on an empty stomach the day after drinking is an effective.

One of the quickest ways to cure a hangover is to make a banana milkshake sweetened with honey.

Add the juice of one lemon to a cup of black coffee and drink it without sugar and without milk.

Add two teaspoons of fresh limejuice and a teaspoon of sugar to 8 ounces of water. Drink it slowly.

Make a tea by pouring one cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of the dried peppermint; cover; steep for fifteen minutes; strain. Drink 1-2 cups as soon as you can. Peppermint either in tea or chewing leaves as such will relax the intestines and this is very effevtive home remedy for hangovers.

Eat raw cabbage to give relief to the headache.

Pull your hair in clumps so that your full scalp is stimulated. This remedy brings blood to the scalp and relieves the headache.

Prepare a tea by lightly crushing five fresh or dried leaves; place in a cup and fill with water cooled to just below boiling; cover and leave to infuse for five minutes; remove leaves and drink. This is also very effevtive home remedy for hangovers

Putting anything in the stomach prior to indulging in alcohol helps prevent a hangover.

Never skip breakfast, especially when hangover. The classic eggs and toast is the best breakfast
.

Saturday, February 14, 2009



· If you are new to running be sure that you have been walking for 30 minutes at least 3 days a week about 3 months before you try to transition to running.


· Do not bounce or overstride. Don't let your foot get ahead of your knee. Run from the hips down with the upper body straight up and used only for balance.


· Breath in through your nose and out through pursed lips.


· Choose shoes appropriate for running and that fit well -- they don't cause any discomfort or blisters.


· When running in colder weather be sure to wear a hat. A large amount of heat can be lost through your head.


· Replace your running shoes at least every 400-500 miles.

Workout Tips



-Replace your sneakers often. At least after every 250 - 500 miles of walking/running.


-Stair climbing is a low-impact alternative to running.


-Choose exercises that you enjoy doing. You'll be more inclined to stick with a fitness regimen when it includes things you like to do.


-Change your fitness routine every 4-6 weeks to prevent a workout plateau.


-Strive to include total body workouts. These include: cardiovascular exercises, strength training (both upper and lower body), core training and stretching/flexibility.


-Measure your exercise intensity. There are several methods: heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, talk test.


-Whenever possible, take the stairs instead of an elevator.


-Stretching and flexiblity are very important aspects of good physical fitness, so don't overlook them. Ideally, you should stretch before each workout (both cardio and resistance exercises) and after each workout. If you can't do both, then make the after stretching a priority.


-When stretching before a workout, it's best to stretch after you've gotten warmed-up for about 5 minutes (your muscles will be looser).


-When working out on cardio equipment (e.g. elliptical trainers), don't lean heavily on the handrails. This will reduce the amount of calories you burn.

Walking Tips

Walking Tips

-Bend your elbows. This will cause your arms to swing faster which in return will help your legs to move faster.


-Keep your stride short. Don't take long strides that feel awkward.


-Think heal-to-toe. Push-off with your heal. Toes should leave the ground last.


-Keep your abs pulled in and tight.


-Include interval training walks that include periods of very brisk walking followed by slower, recovery times.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Strength Training Tips

Strength Training Tips

· Include some type of strength training in your weekly exercise regimen no matter what your fitness goals are. Resistance training provides many health benefits.

· Don't take the all or nothing approach. It's better to do a little training than none at all. So, even if you can only fit one strength training routine in a week, you'll still benefit from it.

· If you're a woman, don't be afraid of strength training. You won't bulk up (unless you are really trying to). And, resistance training is easy to start. With professional guidance and direction, you can quickly learn how to train properly.

· Be sure you are training with the proper resistance size. Ideally, you should choose a size that fatigues you after 10-12 reps.

· Focus on correct form. If you are unable to use proper, safe form when performing an exercise then you probably are using weights that are too heavy. Choose a size that allows you to train with correct form.

· Concentrate on the muscle(s) you are working during a specific exercise and don't allow your other muscle groups to assist with the exercise.

· How long you rest between sets is important. For building muscles and getting bulkier the rest time should be longer. For more muscle endurance and leaner, sculpted muscles the rest time should be shorter.

· The frequency of your strength training depends on whether your goals are to get bigger and stronger (less often) or whether you want to get leaner and more defined muscles (more often).

· Try the periodization technique which progress you every week over a 4-week timeframe. Try a plan of starting with lighter weights and more reps, and each week increasing the weight size appropriately and decreasing the number of reps.

Types Of Exercises

TYPES OF EXERCISES FOR WEIGHT LOSS



Once the basics are clear, it is now time to decide which is the best exercise for weight loss. While there are a lot of exercises you can go in for, it is important to remember that the best exercise is always something that you not only enjoy doing for at least 30-60 minutes, but it should also make you sweat a little. Even little activities such as playing with your kids for an hour will help you lose those extra kilos, while preventing your kids from becoming obese as well.Other suggested activities can include playing golf without the help of a golf cart. Playing 18 holes without the cart will really make you sweat it out and if done on a regular basis, combined with other exercises, can do wonders for your weight loss program.


Walking


Walking is perhaps the most effective exercise for losing weight. While many believe that walking is simply not challenging enough, it is in fact exactly the opposite. Walking speeds up the body's metabolism, which continues for nearly 2-4 hours after you have stopped walking. This continued fast rate of metabolism in the body burns up fat rapidly.Walking is also the easiest exercise to do as not only can you do it anywhere, but it also does not require any special equipment. Adding some of these extra techniques while walking can help your metabolic rate even further:


-Pump your arms as you walk.
-Shorten your stride as you increase your speed.
-Stand up straight while walking. Make sure that you are not slumping.
-Walk briskly.
-Drink sufficient amounts of water before, during and after walking.



Walking will not only help you reduce weight, but it will also meet your cardiovascular exercising requirements.






Stationary Cycling


Stationary cycling is also an excellent method of weight loss exercise. Stationary cycling or biking works in a similar manner as walking, in that it impacts the rate of metabolism in the body. Stationary cycling helps the body burn fat at a faster rate. Cycling at home also gives you the opportunity to either catch up on your reading while cycling, or even watching TV, listening to music, etc. So you can do it at your own leisure and yet achieve good weight loss results.



Aerobics



Aerobics are a set of rhythmic exercises which generally focuses on the large muscles of the body. This type of exercises are usually done while the music playing and you move your body according to the music. Being a cardiovascular workout, aerobics augments muscle strength, muscle coordination, and mobility, while boosting functional and physiological capacities.
There are several types of aerobic classes which are offered, and it is best to talk to the instructor beforehand in order to choose the one which is best suited for your purpose. Classes vary depending on the level of intensity, the level of impact required, timings, etc. Avoid doing aerobics everyday, and preferably stick to doing to it every alternative day, achieving a maximum of five to six days per week.






While exercising is the key to losing weight, it is also important that you do not overstress your body. Sufficient rest is very important for your body and gives it the time needed to recuperate. Also ensure that you are getting at least seven hours of sleep at night and don't forget to take care of what you are eating.






A healthy diet including fresh fruits and vegetables, combined with proper commitment to exercising is the key to losing weight.





Basic Knowledge for Weight Loss

BASICS KNOWLEDGE



With the presence of various weight loss supplements and several indigenous methods of losing weight available on the market today, more and more individuals looking for ways to lose weight fast are opting for these options. However, we often tend to forget that until we exercise right and combine it with a healthy diet, all these weight loss supplements are not going to sustain the weight loss for long.


The relationship between exercise and weight loss is a long lasting one and one which has been known for ages. There are various types of weight loss exercises that individuals can opt for today. However, before beginning any weight loss exercise program, it is of utmost importance that you consult your doctor. Some of the other tips you need to keep in mind before beginning your weight loss exercise regimen are as follows:



  • Measure you body mass index (BMI) or just simply measure your weight before beginning your program and keep tracking them every four weeks. This will give you an indication of your progress.



  • Maintain a fitness journal or calendar. In this, mark out the time you have decided to dedicate to your workout - this can either be in the morning or in the evening after work. This will ensure that you do not schedule other appointments at that time and are solely dedicated to your workout.



  • It is also a good idea to plan your meals for the entire week beforehand as a healthy diet is very important to go along with your exercise schedule.



  • Let your friends and family members know that you are on an exercising and diet regimen for losing weight so that they can motivate you at every instance. Keeping oneself motivated to get into the habit of exercising is very important.



  • Set a fixed goal for every two weeks. If you lose that much weight in the given time, reward yourself for achieving your goal.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Correct Way Of Eating Fruits

CORRECT WAY OF EATING FRUITS.

Eat Fresh Fruits



We all think eating fruits means simply buying fruit,
cutting it and just popping it into our mouths.

You will benefit much more if you
know how and when to eat.


Correct W ay Of Eating Fruits



Fruits should be taken in empty stomach..
not as dessert after the meal as is often done.


If you eat fruit like that,it will also serve a major
role to detoxify your system,supplying you
with a great deal of energy for
weight loss and other life activities.


Fruit Is The Most Important Food


Let’s say you eat two slices of bread
and then a slice of fruit.


As fruit digests faster than bread,the slice of fruit
digests quickly and is ready to go straight
through the stomach in the intestines,but its passage
is blocked by the bread which takes longer to digest…

….In the meantime the whole meal ferments
and turns to acid.Consequently,when the fruit
comes into contact with the food in the stomach
and digestive juices,the entire mass of food
begins to spoil.


So It is better to eat your fruits in an empty stomach or before your meals.


You have heard people complaining-
Everytime I eat water-melon I burp,
when I eat durian my stomach bloats up,
when I eat banana I feel like running to the toilet etc-



Actually all this will not arise
if you eat the fruit in an empty stomach.

The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and
produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair,balding,nervous outburst,dark circles
under the eyes all these will not happen if
you take fruits in an empty stomach.


It is incorrectly presumed that
some fruits like orange and lemon are
acidic and will enhance acidity in the stomach.


Research however shows that
all fruits become alkaline in our body.

Eating the pulp or whole fruit is far better than
drinking the juice as the fibre
is good for you.

If you should drink the juice,drink it
mouthful by mouthful slowly,
because you must let it mix with your saliva
before swallowing it.

A 3-day “ Fruit Fast” is a very simple and
effective way to cleanse and
de-toxify your body.

Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice
throughout the 3 days and you will be
surprised when your friends tell you
how radiant you look!

During the “Fruit Fast” you can eat
different fruits at different times,although
occasionally mixed fruit salad would be
permissible and more interesting.



If you have mastered the
correct way of eating fruits,



you have the secret of beauty,longevity,
health,energy,happiness and normal weight.