Genetic Clue Discovered For Why Women Outlive Men

A new study of mitochondrial DNA in fruit flies offers a number of clues that might explain why females tend to outlive males across much of the animal kingdom, including humans.

Researchers from Monash University in Australia and Lancaster University in the UK, write about their work in the 2 August online issue of Current Biology.

They found male fruit flies appear to have mutations in their mitochondrial DNA that affect how fast they age and how long they live.

Scientists use fruit flies as models for studies in genes and aging because their biological processes are remarkably similar to that of other animals, such as humans, and with a lifespan of about a month, it doesn't take too long to investigate generational effects.

Senior author Damian Dowling, a research fellow in the Monash School of Biological Sciences, told the press:

"All animals possess mitochondria, and the tendency for females to outlive males is common to many different species. Our results therefore suggest that the mitochondrial mutations we have uncovered will generally cause faster male aging across the animal kingdom."

"Intriguingly, these same mutations have no effects on patterns of aging in females. They only affect males," he added.

Mitochondria are special subunits of cells, about the same size as bacteria, that provide the energy for life. They combine sugar and oxygen into adenosine triphosphate or ATP, molecular packets of energy that are usable by cells.

Mitochondria have their own DNA that is quite separate from the cellular DNA in the nucleus of the cell.

And, unlike cellular DNA, which is inherited from the sperm and egg that fuse to make the new individual, mitochondrial DNA comes only from the egg.

Thus, as mitochondrial DNA is passed down from generation to generation, the process of natural selection has no opportunity to "screen out" mutations in mitochondrial DNA that might be harmful to males. The researchers refer to this as a "sex-specific selective sieve".

For their study, Dowling and colleagues looked at differences in longevity and biological aging in male and female fruit flies whose mitochondria came from different origins.

They found genetic variations in both male and female mitochondrial DNA, but only the male ones could be linked to life expectancy. There weren't just a few mutations in one place, there were several, spread all over the mitochondrial genome:

"... our results indicate that the mitochondrial mutation loads affecting male aging generally comprise numerous mutations over multiple sites," they write.

The researchers suggest the mutations are entirely due to the way mitochondrial DNA is passed down through the female line.

"If a mitochondrial mutation occurs that harms fathers, but has no effect on mothers, this mutation will slip through the gaze of natural selection, unnoticed. Over thousands of generations, many such mutations have accumulated that harm only males, while leaving females unscathed," Dowling explained.

In an earlier study that looked at the effect of mitochondria being passed down the female line, the team had also discovered a link with male infertility.

Dowling said combining this latest study with their earlier work suggests mitochondria are "hotspots" for mutations that influece male health.

"What we seek to do now is investigate the genetic mechanisms that males might arm themselves with to nullify the effects of these harmful mutations and remain healthy," said Dowling.

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Elderly Aspirin Users More Likely To Develop Macular Degeneration

Regular aspirin use has been linked to a significantly increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a recent study published in JAMA.

Macular degeneration is a condition which largely affects the elderly and results in a progressive loss of vision. It occurs when the retina becomes damaged, leading to a slow decline in retinal function. A recent study stated that age related macular degeneration is set to increase, with 20% of people above the age of 60 already presenting early signs of the condition.

According to background information in the study:

"Aspirin use in the United States is widespread, with an estimated 19.3 percent of adults reporting regular consumption, and reported use increases with age. The results of cross-sectional studies of aspirin use and its relation to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have been inconsistent.

AMD is a potentially blinding condition for which prevalence and incidence are increasing with the increased survival of the population, and regular use of aspirin is common and becoming more widespread in persons in the age range at highest risk for this disease. Therefore, it is imperative to further examine this potential association."

The study, led by Barbara E. K. Klein, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, attempted to identify whether aspirin is associated with an increased risk of AMD.

They analyzed data from the Beaver Dam Eye Study, a longitudinal population-based study of age-related eye diseases. A total of 4,926 people participated in the study.

Every five years, from 1998-1990 through 2008-2010, examinations were carried out. They asked them about their aspirin use, in particular whether they took aspirin more than twice a week for over 3 months.

Over the course of the study they found that 512 people developed early AMD and 117 developed late AMD.

A higher percentage of regular aspirin users were found to develop late AMD compared to nonusers (1.8 percent vs. 1.0 percent). 1.4 percent of the aspirin users developed neovascular AMD compared to only 0.6 percent of nonusers.

There was no association found between aspirin use and incidence of early AMD.

The authors concluded:

"Our findings are consistent with a small but statistically significant association between regular aspirin use and incidence of neovascular AMD. Additional replication is required to confirm our observations. If confirmed, defining the causal mechanisms may be important in developing methods to block this effect to prevent or retard the development of neovascular AMD in persons who use aspirin, especially to prevent CVD."

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Diseases & Its Solutions in Foods

HEADACHE	EAT FISH	Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAVE FEVER	EAT YOGURT	Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE	DRINK TEA	Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP )	HONEY	Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA	EAT ONIONS	Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes.
ARTHRITIS	EAT FISH, TOO	Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)
UPSET STOMACH	BANANAS - GINGER	Bananas will settle an upset stomach. Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION	DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE	High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS	EAT PINEAPPLE	Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME	EAT CORNFLAKES	Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
MEMORY PROBLEMS	EAT OYSTERS	Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS	EAT GARLIC	Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)
COUGHING	USE RED PEPPERS	A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.
BREAST CANCER	EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage	Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER	EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES	A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
ULCERS	EAT CABBAGE ALSO	Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA	EAT APPLES	Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
CLOGGED ARTERIES	EAT AVOCADO	Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE	EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL	Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE	EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS	The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.

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Vomiting - Symptoms, Causes, Home Remedies & Valuable Suggestions

Vomiting is a forceful expulsion of the stomach contents due to the contraction of stomach muscles. Vomiting is also known as emesis. Sometimes you may attempt to vomit but may not expel anything from your mouth. This is known as retching. Vomiting may or may not be accompanied by nausea.

What are the symptoms?

Some of the symptoms of vomiting are as follows Increased saliva, Dizziness, Light-headedness, Difficulty in swallowing food or liquid, Changes in skin temperature, Increase in heart beat rate.

Vomiting Causes

Some of the causes of vomiting are as follows Overeating, Drinking excessive alcohol, Pregnancy, Migraine, Infections, Flu, Stomach upset, Stomach virus, Food poisoning, Poisoning, Accidental poisoning, Acute gastritis, Reflux, Intestinal obstructions, Chronic digestive conditions, Peptic ulcers, Stomach cancer, Intestinal obstruction, Kidney failure, Cholera.

Home Remedies for Vomiting

Some of the effective home remedies for vomiting are as follows. Have a cup of ginger tea, Eat a mixture of honey and powder of 2 roasted cardamoms, Have a glass of chilled lime juice, Have a mixture of 1 tsp mint juice, 1 tsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp ginger juice and 1 tsp honey. Slowly sip a glass of honey water, Have one tsp onion juice in regular interval, Slowly sip a glass of chilled cola, Relax for some time.

Diet for the first twelve hours

For the first twelve hours after vomiting do not take any solid food. Limit yourself only to liquids like apple juice, carbonated juices, water and so on. Avoid citrus juices and dairy products for the first 24 hours.

Diet for the next twelve hours

During the next twelve hours gradually start eating banana, peeled apple, boiled potatoes, boiled rice and soup without cream.

Diet after 24 hours

After 24 hours you can have cottage cheese, non-fat milk, broiled chicken, lean meat and so on.

Other Valuable Suggestions

Once vomiting stops, do not rush to normal diet immediately. If vomiting continues then it is advisable to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician.

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Useful Home Remedies

Here are some very useful home remedies for your Daily Needs:

Almonds: To remove the skin of almonds easily, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes.

Ants: Putting 3-4 cloves in the sugar container will keep the ants at bay.

Biscuits: If you keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the container, it will keep biscuits fresh for a longer time.

Butter: Avoid the use of butter. If it is essential to use, use a butter containing low saturated fat or with plant stanols (which avoid absorption of cholesterol by our body) or similar substitutes.

Apples: Apply some lemon juice on the cut surface of the apple to avoid browning. They will look fresh for a longer time.

Banana: Apply mashed banana over a burn on your body to have a cooling effect.

Bee and Scorpion Sting Relief: Apply a mixture of 1 pinch of chewing tobacco and 1 drop of water. Mix and apply directly and immediately to the sting; cover with band aid to hold in place. Pain will go away in just a few short minutes.

Bitter Gourd (Karela): Slit Karelas at the middle and apply a mixture of salt, wheat flour and curd all round. Keep aside for 1/2 an hour and then cook.

Celery: To keep celery fresh for long time, wrap it in aluminium foil and place in the refrigerator.

Burnt Food: Place some chopped onion in the vessel having burnt food, pour boiling water in it, keep for 5 minutes and then clean.

Chilli Powder: Keeping a small piece of hing (asafoetida) in the same container will store chilli powder for long time.

Chopping: Use a wooden board to chop. It will not blunt the knife. Don't use a plastic board, small plastic pieces may go with the vegetables.

Coriander/Mint: You can use dried coriander and mint leaves in coarse powder form in vegetable curry or chutney, if fresh ones are not available.
To keep them fresh for a longer time, wrap them in a muslin cloth and keep in a fridge.

Cockroaches: Put some boric powder in kitchen in corners and other places. Cockroaches will leave your house.

Coconut: Immerse coconut in water for 1/2 an hour to remove its hust.

Dry Fruits: To chop dry fruits, place them in fridge for half an hour before cutting. Take the fruits out and cut them with a hot knife (dip it in hot water before cutting).

Dough/Rolling pin: If the dough sticks to the rolling pin, place it in freezer for a few minutes.

Egg peeling off: Make a small hole in the egg by piercing a pin before boiling it. You will be able to remove its skin very easily.

Egg fresh: Immerse the egg in a pan of cool salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh; if it rises to the surface, it is certainly quite old.

Garlic: Garlic skin comes off easily if the garlic cloves are slightly warmed before peeling.

Ghee: Avoid the use of ghee. If it is necessary, substitute it with canola oil. Even for making halwa, you can partly substitute it with oil.

Green Chillies: To keep the chillies fresh for a longer time, remove the stems before storing.

Green Peas: To preserve green peas, keep them in a polythene bag in the freezer.

Idlies: Place a betel (paan) leaf over the leftover idli and dosa batter to prevent them sour. Do not beat idli batter too much, the air which has been incorporated during fermentation will escape. If you add half a tsp of fenugreek seeds to the lentil and rice mixture while soaking, dosas will be more crisp.

Fruits: To ripen fruits, wrap them in newspaper and put in a warm place for 2-3 days. The ethylene gas they emit will make them ripe.

Frying: Avoid deep frying. Substitute deep frying with stir frying or oven bake. Don't pour the oil, but make a habit of spraying the oil in the utensil for cooking. Heat the utensil first, then add oil. This way oil spreads well. You will use less oil this way.

Left Over: Don't throw away the foods left over. Store them in Fridge. Use them in making tasty dishes.

Lemon/Lime: If the lemon or lime is hard, put it in warm water for 5-10 minutes to make it easier to squeeze.

Lizards: Hang a peacock feather, lizards will leave your house.

Milk: Moisten the base of the vessel with water to reduce the chances of milk to stick at the bottom. Keep a spoon in the vessel while boiling milk at medium heat. It will avoid sticking the milk at the bottom of the vessel.Adding half a tsp of sodium bicarbonate in the milk while boiling will not spoil the milk even if you don't put it in the fridge.

Mixer/Grinder: Grind some common salt in your mixer/grinder fro some time every month. This will keep your mixer blades sharp.

Mosquitoes: Put a few camphor tablets in a cup of water and keep it in the bed room near your bed, or in any place with mosquitoes.

Noodles: When the noodles are boiled, drain all the hot water and add cold water. This way all the noodles will get separated.

Onions: To avoid crying, cut the onions into two parts and place them in water for 15 minutes before chopping them.Wrap the onions individually in a newspaper and store in a cool and dark place to keep them fresh for long time.

Oven: Watch from the oven window to conserve energy because the oven temperature drops by 25 degrees every time its door is opened, To clean the oven, apply a paste of sodium bicarbonate and water on the walls and floor of the oven and keep the oven on low heat for about half an hour. Dried food can easily be removed.

Paneer: To keep paneer fresh for several days, wrap it in a blotting paper while storing in the refrigerator. Do not fry paneer, immerse it in boiling water to make it soft and spongy.

Papad: Bake in microwave oven. Wrap the papads in polythene sheet and place with dal or rice will prevent them from drying and breaking.

Pickles: To prevent the growth of fungus in pickles, burn a small grain of asafoetida over a burning coal and invert the empty pickle jar for some time before putting pickles in the jar.

Popcorn: Keep the maize/corn seeds in the freezer and pop while still frozen to get better pops.

Potato: To bake potatoes quickly, place them in salt water for 15 minutes before baking. Use the skin of boiled potatoes to wipe mirrors to sparkling clean.Don't store potatoes and onions together. Potatoes will rot quickly if stored with onions. Refrigerator: To prevent formation of ice, rub table salt to the insides of your freeze.

Rice: Add a few drops of lemon juice in the water before boiling the rice to make rice whiter. Add a tsp of canola oil in the water before boiling the rice to separate each grain after cooking. Don't throw away the rice water after cooking. Use it to make soup or add it in making dal (lentils). Add 5g of dried powdered mint leaves to 1kg of rice. It will keep insects at bay. Put a small paper packet of boric powder in the container of rice to keep insects at bay. Put a few leaves of mint in the container of rice to keep insects at bay.

Samosa: Bake them instead of deep frying to make them fat free. Don't fry the filling potato masala. Preserve the samosas in freezer. For eating, take out of the freezer two hours in advance and bake them over low temp.

Sugar: Put 2-3 cloves in the sugar to keep ants at bay.

Tadka: Use sprouted mustard seeds (rayee) and fenugreek (methi) seeds for your tadkas. Both of them when sprouted have more nutritional values. Also this add flavour to the dish and can be more beneficial, besides giving decorative look to the dish.

Tomato: To remove the skin of tomatoes, place them in warm water for 5-10 minutes. The skin can then be easily peeled off.When tomatoes are not available or too costly, substitute with tomato puree or tomato ketchup/sauce. Place overripe tomatoes in cold water and add some salt. Overnight they will become firm and fresh.

Tamarind: Tamarind is an excellent polish for brass and copper items. Rub a slab of wet tamarind with some salt sprinkled on it on the object to be polished.
Gargles with tamarind water is recommended for a sore throat.

Utensils: Use nonsticking utensils. Use thick bottom utensils, they get uniformly heated. For electric stoves, use flat bottom utensils. Add a little bit of common salt to the washing powder for better cleaning of utensils.

Vegetables: Don't discard the water in which the vegetables are soaked or cooked. Use it in making soup or gravy. To keep the vegetables fresh for a longer time, wrap them in newspaper before putting them in freeze. Chop the vegetables only when you are ready to use them. Don't cut them in too advance. It would spoil their food value.

Sink (Blocked): To clear the blocked drain pipe of your kitchen sink, mix 1/2 cup sodium bicarbonate in 1 cup vinegar and pour it into the sink, and pour about 1 cup water.. In an hour the drain pipe will open.

Soup Salty: Place a raw peeled potato in the bowl, it will absorb the extra salt.

Yoghurt (Home Made): To set yogurt in winter, place the container in a warm place like oven or over the voltage stabliser.

Yogurt: If the yogurt has become sour, put it in a muslin cloth and drain all the water. Then add milk to make it as good as fresh in taste. Use the drained water in making tasty gravy for vegetables or for basen curry. To keep the yogurt fresh for many days, fill the vessel containing yogurt with water to the brim and refrigerate. Change the water daily.

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100 Simple Ways to Change Your Life Healthy

No matter how perfect you may think you are, the fact this there's always some small way you can improve upon yourself. Whether it's broadening your knowledge or reducing your impact on the earth, there are seemingly endless little things you can do to make a change for the better. Here, we'll discuss 100 of these steps, and how you can go about doing them.

Health Good health is the foundation of a good life, so make these improvements, and they'll resonate out to the rest of your life.

1	Eat breakfast every morning: Eating breakfast is important for your health and mental power, supplying essential vitamins, minerals, and energy for your day.
2	Get a good night's rest: You just can't have a happy and productive life if you're tired all of the time, so get some quality shut eye.
3	Drink water: Step up your water intake to lose weight, feel better, and improve your skin.
4	Eat slowly: Slow down when you eat, and you'll find that you consume less while still feeling satisfied.
5	Cut down on junk food: Junk food has a nasty way of bringing your health down, so avoid it whenever possible, opting instead for healthy food like fresh fruits and vegetables.
6	Practice good dental hygiene: Researchers have found that dental hygiene is important for more than cosmetic reasons-it can help you chew food and even avoid heart disease.
7	Drink tea: Be sure to check out the powerhouse of benefits that tea can deliver, which includes improved memory and prevention of ills such as cavities, cancer, and heart disease.
8	Get some exercise: Whether you need to lose weight or not, exercise will have a positive effect on your overall health and quality of life.
9	Improve your energy: If you're feeling sluggish all day, chances are you're just not going to feel good about yourself. So take a few steps to boost your energy, and you'll be better in your daily life.
10	Intensify your workouts: Researchers have found that by doing more intense workouts, you can enjoy similar benefits that you would with a more relaxed workout for a longer period of time.
11	Enjoy fish a few times a week: Eat fish, and you'll get a serving of Omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce heart disease.
12	Wear better shoes: Don't torture your toes with restrictive shoes all the time-limit the amount of time you spend in uncomfortable shoes.
13	Protect your skin: Stay out of the sun to avoid skin damage, or use sunblock to help.
14	Eat at home: It's easier and cheaper to prepare healthy foods on your own at home, and skillfully cooking a meal is sure to impress just about anyone.
15	Get tested for prediabetes: Diabetes is a disease that many Americans are susceptible to, and by discovering it early on you can prevent it or lessen its impact.
16	Take a daily walk: Get a little bit of movement and clear your mind with a walk every day.
17	Lose weight: One of the best things you can do for your health and overall quality of life is to shed a few pounds.

SocialTake these steps to change your social life for the better.

18	Join a book club: Get some social interaction while improving your knowledge with a book club.
19	Get out of the house: Believe it or not, the world just isn't going to come to you. You've got to get out of your "zone" for social interaction.
20	Volunteer: For a rewarding social experience, look into volunteer opportunities.
21	Ignore minor irritations: Whether it's some jerk in traffic, or incessant Facebook application requests, some things just aren't worth dealing with.
22	Start a blog: Spark an online discussion and network with new people through a blog.
23	Talk to strangers: Don't hesitate to spark a conversation with someone you don't know-you just might enjoy yourself, or even make a new friend.
24	Don't stereotype or label people: Avoid dismissing people based on factors you don't fully understand, and you may find that they have something to offer you.
25	Call old friends: You'd be surprised how many people would be overjoyed to hear from you, especially if it's been a while since you've seen them.
26	Go to church: Make new friends and get in touch with your spiritual side at church or temple.
27	Host a party: Spend some time with good friends and enjoy yourself at home by inviting others over for a party.
28	Enjoy a hobby: Having a regular, relaxing activity will bring you joy.
29	Join a club: Whether you're into board games or photography, there's a group out there for you.

EmotionalImprove your emotional life with these simple strategies.

30	Make an effort to be happy: Whether you actually feel happy or not, make it a point to attempt happiness. It will help you feel better, as well as others around you.
31	Consider religion: If you're not a spiritual person, consider becoming more involved with religion to improve your emotional well-being.
32	Stop taking things personally: Although it may seem to the contrary, know that not everyone is out to make your life harder.
33	Be optimistic: Put a positive spin on things and feel better about the future.
34	Know when to lose sleep: Sometimes, you have more important things to do than sleep, but they key is knowing when that should happen.
35	Step out of your comfort zone: Make it a point to step out of your comfort zone once in awhile. It's a great way to advance yourself.
36	Get rid of ill-fitting clothing: Clothes that don't fit right will just make you look bad and feel worse about yourself. If you love a piece, but it just doesn't look good, consider getting it tailored.
37	Spend time with a child: Look at the world through a child's eyes and get inspired. You'll learn to appreciate simple things and see life with excitement.
38	Pamper yourself: Take care of yourself, whether that means getting a pint of ice cream now and then, or just getting a spa treatment.
39	Celebrate your successes: When you've accomplished something great, take a moment to feel good about it!
40	Quit your technology addiction: Although you may love your BlackBerry, you'll feel a whole lot better if you just step away from the screen for a while.
41	Set goals: By setting goals, you'll give yourself something to strive for and look forward to.
42	Feel good about yourself: Make a decision to improve your self-confidence, and you'll feel better. Others will notice it, too.
43	Be thankful: Every now and then, take some time to acknowledge all of the good things you have in your life, big and small.
44	Cut yourself some slack: Avoid inventing your own impossible, stringent rules that you have to stick to-they'll only make you feel nervous and guilty.
45	Let go of the past: Don't hold grudges-let go, and you'll free up emotional space.
46	Don't be dramatic: Stop inflating small problems, or you'll make yourself more anxious than you need to be.
47	Express yourself: Let your emotions come out through art, writing, or other forms of expression.
48	Meditate: Take some time out every day to have an inner dialogue with yourself.

FinancialMake these changes to improve your life's financial outlook.

49	Pay off debt: Nothing will improve your finances better than simply getting rid of debt.
50	Build an emergency fund: Keep an emergency fund to save yourself from plummeting into the red when something pops up, and you'll be much more secure.
51	Track your spending: At some point in their lives, nearly everyone has wondered where all their money goes. Try this exercise to finally get to the bottom of it, and identify spots where your money could be better spent.
52	Be frugal: Embrace frugality in your life, and you'll save money while living more simply.
53	Make extra payments: Pay off mortgage and other large debts early, and you'll take a load off.
54	Diversify your income: Provide yourself with some financial security by finding multiple sources of income.
55	Save: The concept is simple-save money, and you'll have more financial power to do the things you'd like to do.
56	Eat at home more often: Eating out all the time may be fun, but preparing meals at home is a better financial strategy.
57	Invest: Investing is not only fun, it's an excellent way to make your money grow.
58	Set a goal: Give yourself a financial goal to achieve, whether it's saving for a particular item, or doubling your investments.
59	Save for retirement: Don't give your future self a huge mess to take care of-save now, and you'll enjoy it later.

MentalImprove your mind by taking these simple steps.

60	Go back to school: Continuing your education does not have to be a complicated endeavor. Take an online class, or just a weekend seminar.
61	Read classic books: Improve your mind by finally picking up all those books you were supposed to read in school.
62	Plan: Always have a plan for your life, so you'll know what you're working toward.
63	Quit procrastinating: Resolve to get moving, and you'll find that you have much more time than you originally realized.
64	Get inspired by a book: Read a book that will help you spark positive changes in your life.
65	Learn from your mistakes: Don't let mistakes get you down. Instead, consider what you did wrong, and how you can avoid doing so again in the future.
66	Stop worrying: Let go of worry, and know that the future will come no matter what you do about it.
67	Learn to play a musical instrument: Pick up a guitar, or even a harp, to improve your mental capacity and have something fun to do.
68	Work to your own advantage: Improve upon what you can, and let the rest fall away.
69	Think slowly: Instead of jumping to conclusions, carefully calculate what a situation means. Doing so can help you save relationships that might be damaged by rash thinking.
70	Participate in a debate: Have a rational discussion with someone of similar intellect to improve your knowledge.
71	Learn a new language: Broaden your horizons by learning how to speak a new language.
72	Visit Wikipedia: Spend some time on Wikipedia learning lots of interesting facts you've never realized before.

HabitsMake these changes in your daily life to improve upon yourself.

73	Quit smoking: It's the single most important thing you can do for your health, appearance, and energy. You'll smell better, too.
74	Wake up early: Be an early riser, and you'll find that you have more time to get things done.
75	Spend more time outside: Head outside to become more active and enjoy the world around you.
76	Be organized: Make things easier on yourself by living a more organized life.

At WorkYou spend so much time at work, but probably don't often consider how you can improve upon this important facet of your life. Take these steps to make things just a little bit better.

77	Make friends with your coworkers: One of the easiest and most important things you can do to improve your career is to practice inner networking. Socialize with your coworkers, and they'll be more willing to help you when you need it.
78	Improve your writing skills: If you improve upon your writing skills, you'll instantly sound more intelligent and persuasive.
79	Collaborate: Don't go it alone-ask for help, and give help in return.
80	Keep your inbox empty: Reduce anxiety and simplify by clearing out your inbox as much as you can.
81	Leave work at the door: Don't bring work home with you, or you'll stress yourself out at home.
82	Join a professional association: Network with others in your field for fun and career advancement.
83	Ask for a raise: Simply asking for a raise you deserve is a no-brainer way to feel better about work and your paycheck.
84	Improve your resume: If you're not happy with your job, give your resume a facelift and consider seeking a new position.
85	Improve your system: If you've got a messy desk, or generally lead a disorganized work life, take charge by reorganizing.
86	Start your own business: One of the best ways to improve your career is to go into business for yourself.

In Your CommunityGetting involved in your community is a great way to improve upon your life. Try these methods for getting out there.

87	Vote: Impact your community's future by participating in the election of officials.
88	Donate unused items: Instead of holding a garage sale, pass your old items on to people who need them-like books to schools, and clothing to shelters.
89	Support charitable endeavors: Whether it's with money or time, do what you can to help out charities in your community.
90	Be a coach: Offer to coach a youth sport, and you'll shape young lives while having fun.
91	Visit your local library: Take advantage of your community's library to both save money and broaden your mind.

In the EnvironmentAn excellent way to improve upon yourself is to reduce the negative impact you have on the world. Take these steps to get greener and change your life for the better.

92	Work to reduce your carbon emissions: Find out about the many things you can do to help cut your carbon emissions, and then take action on them.
93	Improve your gas mileage: Drive more slowly and coast as much as you can to improve your gas mileage.
94	Turn off the lights: Cut your waste and energy bill by turning off your lights whenever you don't need them.
95	Get a reusable water bottle: Keep plastic water bottles out of our landfills by getting a container you can use over and over again.
96	Reduce your trash: Take steps to cut down on the waste you put in landfills.
97	Buy local and organic food: Support your health and local farmer by purchasing local, organic produce.
98	Adjust your thermostat: Let your heater and AC take a small break by adjusting your thermostat to reduce waste.
99	Stop using plastic bags: Quit using plastic bags, and you'll both reduce your impact and save animals.
100	Take shorter showers: Save a precious resource by reducing the amount of water you use in your daily shower.

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Lower Back Pain (A Complete Guide)

Complete guide for Lower back pain: causes / symptoms of low back injuries, what can i do for back pain relief, tips for preventing, best position to: sit, standing and sleeping, useful back pain exercises and golden rules.

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Ganoderma - All About Health

Ganoderma, this mushroom is one of the most important traditional Chinese medicines for stabilizing a number of body functions which are keeping a person in good health. Many of its functions are attributed to prevention of diseases, specifically virus infections.

Described functions are:

• adjusts the immune system to prevent viral diseases and to prevent and fight tumor
• protects and detoxifies the liver
• prevents and cures heart diseases
• slows the aging process
• has a positive effect on insomnia
• is a cure for high blood pressure
• to treat diabetes
• is a treatment for chronic bronchitis and asthma
• has effect on hyper susceptibility
• is used as a beauty care medicine for the skin

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How Ganoderma Works on the Body?

Most ailments and chronic illnesses are caused by pH imbalance due to toxin build up. Ganoderma Lucidum removes or neutralizes toxins so the body can rebuild its natural immune system. You will feel beneficial effects on day one, depending on your pH imbalance. If you take Ganoderma daily, you'll feel distinctively rejuvenated and healthy. Stop taking it, and you will suffer a reversal of its benefits.

The Ganoderma Rejuvenation Process

* Seek & Treat (1-30 days)

Ganoderma finds and attacks areas of weakness or illness. During this phase, some apparent health symptoms may surface. Called "ailment reflection," this is quite natural and is not a side effect. Ganoderma is zeroing in on an ailment, which it immediately starts to heal/rebalance.

Cleanse & Restore (1-6 months)

Ganoderma neutralizes or removes acids, excess cholesterol, fat, dead tissue, and toxins. Day-by-day you'll feel healthier and more energized as you accumulate Ganoderma. Your body is being restored to a healthy balance.

Recover & Rejuvenate (6-24 months)

Ganoderma continues to strengthen the immune system with elements and vitamins. You'll feel healthy and vigorous as Ganoderma sustains optimal body functions.

Health Benefits - Ganoderma May Help Reduce Cholesterol

Cardiovascular disease has been called an epidemic of sorts in North America and Europe. Not surprising when you consider a typical North American lifestyle of not enough physical activity, diet high in saturated fats, and fast paced living driving up stress levels.

Even though the National Center for Health Statistics reported Americans average total cholesterol has dropped substantially from 1978 - 1990, the American Heart Association has reported 98.1 million adult Americans still have borderline high blood cholesterol levels and this puts them at greater risk of developing Cardiovascular disease.

Elevated cholesterol levels are one of the major risk factors identified by the American Heart Association in the development of Cardiovascular disease which is the number one killer in North America and Europe. We need to reduce cholesterol levels.

Adenosine which is found in Ganoderma lucidum helped to reduce cholesterol

This number one rated herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine has many potent healing properties. One being that it may help reduce cholesterol and or may help the liver in suppressing its production.

Researchers from the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that Adenosine which is found in Ganoderma lucidium helped to reduce cholesterol in their studies.

Researchers at the Nestle Research Center in Switzerland called Ganoderma lucidium "a renowed medicinal species". In their study on hamsters and minipigs, oxgenated lanosterol derived from Ganoderma lucidium "inhibited cholesterol synthesis".

With hamsters it was able to reduce cholesterol (total) by 9.8% and HDL levels by 11.2%.

In minipigs the oxygenated lanosterol derived from the mushroom Ganoderma lucidium was able to reduce cholesterol (total) by 20%, LDL by 27%, and HDL by 18%.

The researchers conclusion was that Ganoderma "has the potential to reduce LDL cholesterol in vivo (inside the body) through various mechanisms... innovative new cholesterol lowering foods and medicines containing Gl (Ganoderma lucidium) are envisioned."

*Please do your own research and when you feel it is necessary to consult a specialist then please do so.

Ganoderma Lucidum can be an effective cancer herbs to assist conventional treatment

Modern treatment usually attempt to destroy cancer cells through radio therapy or chemo therapy. However while destroying cancer cells, such treatment also destroys many essential cells beneficial to human body such as

• Macrophage
• T-lymphocyte
• Blood producing cells
• White Blood Cells and others

Furthermore, chemo therapy leads to lowering of immunity and weakening of body. So, once treatment is discontinued, the remaining cancer cells might multiply back quickly when the body is weak. This may be fatal.

The integral effects from the consumption of Ganoderma cancer herbs together with modern therapy provide promising results. Beside its own anti cancer properties, this herb can also destroy cancer cell together with conventional therapy.

At the same time, it also fights against the unwanted effects of radiation, reducing damage by radio therapy and chemo therapy to essential cells like Macrophage, T-lymphocyte, blood producing cells, White Blood Cells and others.

Ganoderma Lucidum increases the tolerance level to radio therapy and chemo therapy, improves appetite and strengthens immunity. Some terminally ill cancer patient are so weak that they are not able to withstand these therapies.

After the consumption of Ganoderma cancer herbs, their condition improved and they can complete the course of radio therapy and chemo therapy. Many patients with tumors have also significantly improved after taking Ganoderma Lucidum.

Indeed, Ganoderma cancer herbs play an important role in supporting conventional medication for alternative cancer cure. Its effectiveness in controlling cancer is around 40% to 50%. The main components that give Ganoderma Lucidum its strong anti cancer properties are Organic Germanium and Polysaccharides (especially beta glucan).

Another important natural supplement for alternative cancer cure is Bee Propolis. Researchers found that this natural antibiotic can cut down the DNA of cancer cell, preventing it from multiplying. Other beneficial supplements for cancer include Cordyceps Sinensis herbs and Green Tea extract.

Besides taking natural herbs and supplements for cancer, it's very important to continue with conventional chemo therapy and radio therapy.

Ganoderma and its meaning

ABOUT GANODERMA lucidum, Commonly titled "Reishi" or "Lingzhi" Under the engrossed investigate ended by both Asiatic and added scholars in recent years, and with the synergetic analysis and clinical experiments ended by hospitals, colleges and pharmaceutical manufacturers, its comprehensive efficacy has finally been discovered.

It is a hemocatheresis, detoxicant, diuretic, liver protector, intestine regulator, cardiotonic, murder push adjuster, a algid tonic, antitussive and expectorant, and anti- ontogeny drug. Ganoderma is a traditional drug utilised to nourish, tonify, and attach the whole embody as it removes toxins and disperses accumulation. It calms and nourishes the troubled system, strengthens the lungs (good for asthma sufferers), protects and stimulates the liver, also helps the embody alter to stress. It has modify been famous to support whatever grouping with fastening baldness, starting material feedback and regaining material colour.

Ganoderma is flush in astir organic compounds, which are still existence unnatural for their constructive personalty on the insusceptible system, and is in a class of insusceptible grouping regulators and pronounce adaptogens that includes Astragalus, Schizandra, Codonopsis and Ginseng.

Ganoderma grows in China's coastal provinces and also in Japan's plum tree groves and North dweller oak forests, especially on the roots, trunks and rotting tree stumps. In Nihon Ganoderma is famous as the \"Phantom mushroom\" because it is unbelievably rare to encounter it ontogeny in the wild. On average, exclusive 10 disorderly mushrooms module be institute per 100,000 Asian plum trees.

The flushed Ganoderma was rattling rare and pricey to obtain until recently. These days, cod to its international popularity Ganoderma is cultivated indoors on organic palm or plum tree sawdust in an elaborate impact that in whatever cases crapper verify up to digit yeas.

Ganoderma contains a veritable pharmacy of substances including polysaccharides, glycosides, sterols, polypeptides, amino acids, ascorbic acid, lipids, alkaloids, a glucose, a coumarin glycoside, vaporific oil, riboflavin, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Beta-D-Glucan is a identify of Polysaccharide believed to be answerable for whatever of the insusceptible regulating personalty of Ganoderma, including exciting the insusceptible grouping by enhancing production of anti-bodies, T-Cells and magcrophages.

Scientific evidence shows that Ganoderma counteracts alteration caused to the insusceptible grouping by irradiation therapy, including anti-tumour activity. It protects bone marrow cells against liberated radicals generated by X-Rays, prevents atrophy (shrinkage) of the thymus gland and counteracts albescent murder radiophone suppression caused by gamma rays during irradiation therapy.

This oriental super-remedy helps restore insusceptible function after viral, bacterial and fungal infections, as substantially as during chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunodeficiency disorders, habitual bronchitis and habitual hepatitis (especially Hepatitis B & C). It provides powerful anti-allergic land against every types of allergic reaction, promotes radiophone feedback and helps with feat from stress, improves metabolism, strengthens heart, mentality and lung function, increases murder oxygen, slows premature ageing and enhances vitality, creating a opinion of wellbeing.

Ganoderma crapper be condemned long constituent without fear of developing a tolerance to its effects. In fact, during protracted illness, Ganoderma is a superb complementary penalization utilised with conventional therapy providing primary hold to the embody and facilitating meliorate outcomes. It crapper be utilised in the communication of recurrent colds and flu, asthma, elevation sickness, broad murder pressure, habitual tedium syndrome, retrovirus /AIDS, habitual bronchitis, habitual hepatitis, rejuvenates cells and is famous to alter cancer.

The Asian Government officially lists Ganoderma as a center for treating cancer - The Asian Medical earth has confirmed that Ganoderma has constructive efficacy.

Ganoderma Detox Guide

Every embody is unique. Some haw hit been more exposed to toxins than others in everyday chronicle situations (chemicals in food, water, pesticides, petroleum products etc) and embellish ill as a result. The embody crapper decimate these toxins, but ofttimes needs help.

The initial intake of Ganoderma cloud module elicit detoxification. The astir ingredients in the cloud module activate and energise the cells to care with the aliens in its premises. The impact helps alter whatever of the illnesses and diseases attendant to the presence of toxins in the body. As a result, the symptoms of illness module prototypal reappear then finally go away. When uncolored sanative is evoked by the herbs, the embody proceeds to ameliorate from the MOST VITAL ORGAN to the LEAST VITAL ORGAN, from the INSIDE to the OUTSIDE, from the HEAD to the EXTREMITIES, and from the MOSTRECENT symptom, engaged ended to the OLDEST. This is inevitable. Some grouping wish to refrain this conception of sanative as it haw verify time, however, this is how nature works.

Taking the Ganoderma cloud encourages cellular detoxification, by the cells existence reactive and energised to care with the accumulating toxins either in the radiophone nucleus or membrane. The cells are evoked to expel the toxins and as the cells do this, sometimes, the impact produces an attendance of the symptoms attendant to the persons prevailing problem. Although this does not ever happen, grouping with a heavy load of toxin haw exhibit the LATEST SYMPTOM of their prevailing difficulty as the prototypal sign of detoxification.

As the toxins exit the body, they verify digit of the three exit routes: The SKIN, the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, or the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. When exiting ended the skin, dermatitis haw appear. When feat discover ended the respiratory mucosa, cough or colds are usually common, and when they go discover ended the gastro-intestinal mucosa, symptom or constipation sometimes appears.

These newborn symptoms haw alarm the uninformed and haw intend them to hold that the cloud select is intense for them. This is, however, a uncolored conception of sanative and is a POSITIVE SIGN that a transformation activity as conception of sanative is occurring.

It is also simple common significance to ensure that we do not hamper the sanative impact by slummy diet. For instance, not drinking at least 4 litres of FRESH CLEAN WATER every punctuation assists the onset of whatever sickness. (Chlorine in touch liquid is a toxin and crapper alteration your health).

The right kinds of matter are primary in healing, providing the aliment the embody needs for tissue repair and equilibrise of systems. Raw vegetables and production cater the embody with enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibres that we need to sustain life. Lack of the right foods and likewise much of the criminal foods (salt, sugar, preservatives, colours, flavour enhancers and nitrates) are the maker of whatever of our maladies. Malnutrition and over nutrition termination in diseases that smite us today.

Our embody is the prizewinning doctor. Everybody has the knowledge to aid diseases with their uncolored insusceptible system. Ganoderma entireness on the embody direct via the insusceptible system, thusly making it doable to support the embody to impact a panoramic arrange of diseases.

When attractive Ganoderma for the prototypal time, we haw undergo a activity within 3-10 days, and whatever crapper hit a activity 2-3 months later. The activity haw not be limited to digit undergo only. Nine discover of decade grouping module intend whatever variety of reaction. A light activity haw terminal up to 2-5 days, a nonindulgent digit 7-30 days. Healing the embody is your prototypal step to a individual life.

A detoxification of the embody is highly advisable for prototypal instance users:

1 unify of capsules per punctuation for the 1st week, 2 pairs per punctuation during the 2nd week, 4 pairs per punctuation for the 3rd. week, and 6 pairs per punctuation on your 4th week. Normal fix is 1 unify per punctuation or more. For nonindulgent upbeat problems rattling super doses module not harm you, rather, it module greatly support the insusceptible grouping repair the problem. It haw be condemned safely with whatever added medication, but users of blood-thinning agents should consult their student prototypal as it tends to normalise murder consistency.

The individual you stay on ganoderma, the meliorate the sanative results module be. If the detox activity is likewise much to handle at whatever time, meet cut backwards the dose, BUT DON'T STOP the sanative process, as the embody is in the region of cleaning itself out. Remember, Ganoderma is helping your embody to promulgation its build up of toxins and this haw provide you short-term headaches, coughs, pains in joints and added unusual reactions. HAPPY HEALING!.

Disclaimer: This document is intended as a guide regarding generalized upbeat only. If you are seeking advice most specific upbeat problems, you should consult a qualified upbeat professional.

TOOTHPASTE

Unlike whatever commercial toothpastes, this digit does NOT include the whitener/abrasive Aluminium Dioxide, the newly reclassified poison Fluoride, the highly addictive poisonous flavourer Aspartame, Phenylalanine (which becomes Formaldehyde in the body) the foaming agent Sodium Laureth Sulphate, the bomb agent in cigarettes, Potassium Nitrate, or added bruising ingredients.

It contains Ganoderma, matter gel and flavour as a reaper and menthol

Inside the mouth: It haw be utilised for simply cleaning the teeth, manducate strengthening around loose teeth, whitening, decay prevention, plaque removal and prevention, mouth ulcer discompose relief, removal and prevention, and finally by gargling and swallowing, for tonsillitis, sore throat, upset stomach and diarrhoea.

Outside the mouth: It haw be utilised as a aid on tinea, dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema, or as a discompose comfort aid on joints, muscles, throat, etc. Apply blistering liquid to the Atlantic and administer a small amount of paste. It haw also be utilised direct from the tube as a adhesive on acne, boils, warts, moles, sun spots, harm cancers or whatever added deviant radiophone condition. For harm cancers, typically the deviant cells haw redden, then itch, then anomaly soured to be replaced with sound flourishing skin, or a core (root system) haw emerge from the area.

Treatment is twice lawful or as required for result. It haw also be utilised on insect bites, chafes, burns, cuts and scratches. The menthol haw sting busted or sensitive harm momentarily. It haw also display a temporary reddening gist in whatever areas for whatever people.

COFFEE

The instant black have is Arabica coffee, and contains Ganoderma. Arabica have grows exclusive in areas over 1000 feet above sea level. Not existence subject to move at this altitude, the bushes do not display much conserving caffeine, unlike the common commercial coffees (4%-5%). It does not thence need decaffeinating, and is instruction baritone in caffeine (about .06%). It is also a smooth flavoursome coffee, and does not visit staged flavouring or additives. The have is in boxes of 20 sachets, apiece of which contains the equal of 4 RG capsules, nonnegative coffee, and makes up to 4 cups per sachet. The have haw be utilised by grouping with depression, and as an helper effectuation of attractive Ganoderma.

TEA

Spica Tea is a Asiatic herbal tea, which is specially formulated with Ganoderma, Radix Glycyrrhzae and added uncolored herbs. It is mild and does not include caffeine, staged foodstuff or preservatives. It is fit for grouping of every ages and haw be utilised particularly for the respiratory and digestive systems, blistering flushes and menopausal symptoms. Place 1 teabag in 7 cups of boiling liquid for most 4 minutes, then permit stand for 3 minutes, then save the repast bag. Repeat the impact when desired, up to twice more. Each activity module make up to 4 litres (21 cups) of repast according to taste. It module detoxify, and should be condemned sparingly.

SOAP

The soap haw be utilised as a vegetation for every harm conditions, and as a warning mask. Apply to the skin, yield for 20 minutes, clean off. It haw also be utilised normally as a cleanser. It haw be utilised instead of shampoo, and for scalp conditions including cradle cap, dandruff, etc. Ganozhi Soap contains Ganoderma select and palm oil, to clean absent dirt and gently cleanse the harm patch preserving its uncolored oils. It is fit for grouping of every ages and for lawful use.

SHAMPOO

Ganozhi Shampoo contains Ganoderma select and Vitamin B5 that revitalise the uncolored warning of your material and makes it instruction fleecy and healthy. It is mild and gentle, fit for every material types, and for every scalp conditions. It does not visit a conditioner since it does not field the nutrients from the hair. Users haw encounter transformation of material colouration over time, modify material thickening. The shampoo haw also be utilised as a aid on bald heads, by massaging it into the scalp. Users haw encounter material regrowth. In every cases, apply, yield for 20 minutes, shower off.

BODY FOAM

It haw be utilised as a embody wash, or as a aid for every harm conditions. It haw also be utilised to relieve itching from Chickenpox, or added conditions including insect bites and rashes. Apply, yield for several minutes, clean off.

Ganozhi Body Foam contains Ganoderma select and Vitamin E that gently cleanse your harm patch maintaining harm moisture. It contains no staged foodstuff and is fit for every harm types.

SPIRULINA

Spirulina is alkaline in nature, and flush in antioxidants, chlorophyll and protein. It is a wonderful consort to Ganoderma, putting alkalines into the body, patch Ganoderma triggers the exiting of excess acids. This speeds up the balancing of the embody - a prerequisite to uncolored healing. It is also the maker of primary elements and vitamins, which haw be absent from vegetarian diets. Its importance cannot be overstated. 100% pure, natural, flush in nutrients Beta Carotene, Vitamin B Complex (including B12), Calcium, Iron and Magnesium. Dosage is 4-6 tablets lawful condemned with water.

MORINZHI

Morinzhi is a specially formulated concentrate of soured biology noni juice. It is flush in enzymes, primary for the fix of a flourishing digestive system. The enzyme produced by the noni production is flush in Proxeronine and the Proxeronase. This have crapper be embattled by adding 2 tablespoons of Morinzyme noni concentrate into 1 glass of water. It is prizewinning condemned before meals or on an empty stomach 1-3 times per day.

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Simple Eye Exercise which can improve Your Vision

The yoga practitioners attach special importance to eye exercises, for two reasons.

Firstly, a lot of eye problems in later life are due to a loss of tone in the eye muscles. These muscles become rigid, and this loss of elasticity reduces the ability of the lens of the eye to focus at different distances. It also causes the eyesight to become weaker. These exercises tone the eye muscles up and keep them elastic. If you already have eye problems when you begin these exercises, you will find your eyesight improving after a few months.

Secondly, any eye tension present will tend to produce a general feeling of tension, due to the eye's connection to the brain via the optic nerve. What happens is that eye tension produces an increase in the nerve impulses in the eye muscles. This increase in nerve impulses travels along the optic nerve and bombards the brain, causing a general feeling of tension and anxiety. The eye exercises will reduce tension in the eye muscles, as well as reduce general tension.

It is best to do these eye exercises while lying down after you've finished the asanas. This way you're resting after the asanas and doing the eye exercises at the same time, thus reducing the time taken to do your yoga routine.

When doing the eye exercises keep your eyes open and don't move your head.

Sitting (as in the exercises for the neck given above), open your eyes, then check on your posture. Is your spine erect? Hands on the knees? Body relaxed? Head straight? That is how you should always remain while doing eye exercises. The whole body must be motionless; nothing must move except the eyes.

Raise your eyes and find a small point that you can see clearly without straining, without frowning, without becoming tense and, of course, without moving your head. While doing this exercise look at this point each time you raise your eyes.

Next, lower your eyes to find a small point on the floor which you can see clearly when glancing down. Look at it each time you lower your eyes. Breathing should be normal. In other words, you don't have to do deep breathing.

Exercise 1

Move your eyes upwards as far as you can, and then downwards as far as you can. Repeat four more times. Blink quickly a few times 1 to relax the eye muscles.

Exercise 2

Now do the same using points to your right and to your left, at eye level. Keep your raised fingers or two pencils on each side as guides and adjust them so that you can see them clearly when moving the eyes to the right and to the left, but without straining. Keeping the fingers at eye level, and moving only the eyes, look to the right at your chosen point, then to the left. Repeat four times. Blink several times, then close your eyes and rest.

Exercise 3

Choose a point you can see from the right corner of your eyes when you raise them, and another that you can see from the left corner of your eyes when you lower them, half closing the lids. Remember to retain your original posture: spine erect, hands on knees, head straight and motionless.

Look at your chosen point in right corner up, then to the one in left corner down. Repeat four times. Blink several times. Close the eyes and rest.

Now do the same exercise in reverse. That is, first look to the left corner up, then to the right corner down. Repeat four times. Blink several times. Close the eyes and rest.

Exercise 4

This exercise should not be done until three or four days after you have begun eye exercises given here.

Slowly roll your eyes first clockwise, then counterclockwise as follows: Lower your eyes and look at the floor, then slowly move the eyes to the left, higher and higher until you see the ceiling. Now continue circling to the right, lower and lower down, until you see the floor again. Do this slowly, making a full-vision circle. Blink, close your eyes and rest. Then repeat the same action counterclockwise. Do this five times then blink the eyes for at least five seconds.

When rolling the eyes, make as large a circle as possible, so that you feet a little strain as you do the exercise. This stretches the eye muscles to the maximum extent, giving better results.

Exercise 5

Next comes a changing-vision exercise. While doing it you alternately shift your vision from close to distant points several times. Take a pencil, or use your finger, and hold it under the tip of your nose. Then start moving it away, without raising it, until you have fixed it at the closest possible distance where you can see it clearly without any blur. Then raise your eyes a little, look straight into the distance and there find a small point which you can also see very clearly.

Now look at the closer point-the pencil or your finger tip then shift to the farther point in the distance. Repeat several times, blink, close your eyes and squeeze them tight.

Exercise 6

Close your eyes as tightly as you possibly can. Really squeeze the eyes, so the eye muscles contract. Hold this contraction for three seconds, and then let go quickly.

This exercise causes a deep relaxation of the eye muscles, and is especially beneficial after the slight strain caused by the eye exercises. Blink the eyes a few times.

Exercise 7

This exercise is called 'palming' and is very relaxing to the eyes. It is also most important for preserving the eyesight. Palming also has a beneficial, relaxing effect on your nervous system.

It's an ideal way to finish off the eye exercises.

Remain seated on the floor. Draw up your knees, keeping your feet on the floor and slightly apart. Now briskly rub your palms to charge them with electricity and place the cupped palms over your closed eyes. The fingers of the right hand should be crossed over the fingers of the left hand on the forehead. The elbows should rest on your raised knees and the neck should be kept straight. Don't bend your head. Do the deep breathing while palming your eyes.

If you are going to do the palming for longer than a few minutes, better sit down at a table, place some books or pillows in front of you to support your elbows so that you will be able to keep the neck straight, and palm the eyes in this position. If the palming is done for only a short period one can do deep breathing for half a minute or so at first, gradually increasing it every week.

Benefits:

This exercise helps to do away with eye strain, and tension. Your vision will get better and clearer as the ophthalmic, or eye, nerves receive a richer supply of blood. Some people use this to improve their vision

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Looking Older? How Square Is Your Jaw Line?

Your face may be giving away your age, and it has nothing to do with wrinkles, sagging skin or droopy eyelids. A study in January's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), found that as we age, the lower jaw continues to grow, creating a more square jaw line, ultimately making people appear older.

"The shape of the lower jaw plays an important role in the perception of youth and can be a tell-tale sign of someone's age," said Joel Pessa, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. "Across the board in many cultures, the smaller and more curved a man or woman's jaw line, the younger looking they appear."

The authors studied radiographic images of 16 patients (eight men and eight women) taken at youth (mean age 16 years old) and maturity (mean age 56 years old). They discovered the lower jaw in both men and women continued to grow with age, creating a larger, squarer jaw line.

According to the study, soft-tissue procedures, such as a facelift, can create the illusion of a smaller lower jaw and may enhance a more youthful appearance.

More than 104,000 facelifts were performed in 2006, according to ASPS statistics.

Visit http://www.plasticsurgery.org for referrals to ASPS Member Surgeons and to learn more about cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000 members, the Society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 90 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the Society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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http://www.plasticsurgery.org

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Regular Dietary Cocoa Flavanol Intake May Slow Memory Decline In Seniors

According to a new study published online in the journal Hypertension, researchers from the University of L'Aquila, Italy, have found convincing new evidence that cognitive function in elderly people with early memory decline can be improved by regular consumption of dietary cocoa flavanols.

The study shines new light on the benefits of flavanols, particularly with regard to regular cocoa flavanol consumption on cognitive function in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Even though earlier research had indicated that the benefits of cocoa flavanols could also apply to the brain, it either consisted of short-term research or was unable to demonstrate a consistent cognitive benefit. The new study has done both, and the findings allow researchers to better understand the possibility of slowing or even reversing cognitive declines linked to aging by consuming these natural compounds.

Flavanols are natural compounds that are particularly abundant in cocoa; substantial evidence has shown that consuming cocoa flavanols helps support healthy circulation and cardiovascular health.

Study-author, Dr. Giovambattista Desideri, Director of the Geriatric Division of the University of L'Aquila, said:

"For the first time, regular cocoa flavanol consumption has been shown to positively affect cognitive function in older adults with early memory decline.

Importantly, the improvements in cognitive function were seen over a relatively short period of time; and, while further research is required to confirm and expand on these findings, this provides encouraging evidence that regular consumption of cocoa flavanols might be effective in improving cognitive function in elderly subjects with Mild Cognitive Impairment.

The findings provide promising indications that the development of novel dietary approaches for improving health as we age - especially cognitive health - is a real possibility."

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