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Exercise Those Eyeballs

Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 (1 day 11 hours ago.) Viewed 2 times.

Keeping your body in good working order through exercise and strength training has always been considered of the big to do's in the realm of health and fitness. While jogging, swimming, yogilates, and whatnot help keep your body toned, did you know that there are exercises out there targeted specifically for your eyes? Eye exercises are a good way to keep your eyes healthy, removing eyestrain and helping you focus. It is also a good way to improve your vision without the need of surgery or eyeglasses.

Exercise 1: Massage

Close your eyes tight for 3 to 5 seconds, then open them for the same amount of time. Do this 7 or 8 times then keep your eyes closed and massage them with your fingers doing circular movements for 1-2 minutes. Make sure it is a light massage to avoid damage to your eyes.

Another massage method is to press three fingers against your upper eyelids, holding for several seconds then releasing, Repeat this process five times.

Exercise 2: Movement

Sit and make yourself comfortable. Then roll your eyes clockwise, then anticlockwise. Blink, then repeat. Do this five times.

Exercise 3: Mark on glass

Sitting two feet away from a window, make a mark on the glass at about eye level ( a small sticker is a good idea). Now, look through this mark, focusing on something over yonder for 10 to 15 seconds, then come back and focus on the mark again.

Exercise 5: Follow a pencil

Take a pencil in your hand then stretch your hand out in front of you. Slowly move the pencil toward your nose, while trying to follow it with your eyes doing your best to keep it in focus. Repeat 10 times.

Exercise 6: Writing on the Wall

On the wall across from you, pretend that you are writing words with just your eyes without turning your head. It may be hard to at first, but after a bit of practice, it can end up being kind of fun. The bigger the letters you make, the better the effect this exercise will have.

Exercise 7: Watching the clock

Pretend that you are standing in front of a really big clock, look at the center of the clock, then move your eyes to any of the hour marks without turning your head. Go back to center, then go on to another hour mark. When you hit all the hour marks, then you can stop. You can even do this exercise with your eyes closed.

While doing these exercises might make you seem a little crazy if your roommates or neighbors spot you doing them, 10 to 15 minutes each day will really help improve the overall health of your eyes. It is important to do them on a regular basis rather than just once for an extended period. 30 seconds to a minute each hour would be ideal. You can do these exercises while waiting for the microwave to finish heating up your oatmeal or when your PC is booting up. After the first day, you will began to notice results.

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The Benefits of Home Remedies

Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 (1 day 11 hours ago.) Viewed 3 times.

Since time immemorial, people have been using plants and herbs that they have either grown or found out in nature to help cure what ails them. Using natural home remedies really does not involve any kind of supernatural mumbo jumbo, but really just knowledge of what Mother Nature has to offer, and how different plants can help our bodies heal themselves in a synergistic manner. While there is no doubt that modern medicine has advanced the qualities of healthcare in many areas, there is also a reason why many people are going back to their roots (pun intended) and benefiting from these much older forms of treatments.

Reasons to look in natural home remedies:

Affordability: It takes a lot of money to develop a new kind of drug and large pharmaceutical companies spends billions of dollars on research, development, marketing and patent protection. Of course all of this cost for the new drug is eventually extended to the consumer who ends up paying through his or her nose for the latest miracle pill. Natural home remedies can be had for a much lower cost since they are generally easy to grow and produce.

Availability: Most home remedies can be either found out back in your very own garden, or at least in the local supermarket for a reasonable price. Many natural plants come from everyday plants like ginger, garlic, celery, lemons and apples which are generally always on hand at your local store. People living in a Urban environment can enjoy the benefits of nature created products just as easily as those who live in the rural areas.

Healthier: Since many home remedies involve the use of raw fruits, vegetables or herbs, you know exactly what you are putting into your body. These home remedies are also easier on the body than many of the over the counter medicines which oftentimes comes with many undesirable side effects. While this milder approach to healing may take a little longer than heavy duty medicines, your body benefits in the long run.

Preventative: Another great thing about home based remedy treatments is that you do not have to necessarily be sick in order to take them. Getting your daily dose of garlic along with your apple celery, and carrot juice can go a long way in keeping certain illnesses at bay allowing you to live a fuller, healthier life.

Effectiveness: While major illnesses and diseases require modern medical attention, many minor problems can be eradicated through the use of simple at home remedies among the things that home remedies are capable of curing are heartburn, pimples, acne scars, arthritis, athletes foots, backaches, bad breath, bites, burns, bleeding gums, blood pressure, bruises, canker sores, cold sores, colds, constipation, diarrhea, dandruff, gingivitis, gout, hemorrhoids, hiccups, head lice, headaches, indigestion, low blood sugar, memory loss, nauseam obesity, ringworms, skin allergiesm, snoring, stretch marks, tired eyes, toothaches, warts, worms, wrinkles, yeast infections, just to name a few.

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Hair Vitamins

Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 (1 day 11 hours ago.) Viewed 2 times.

Our hair is a living part of our body and, like any other organ, it needs a good supply of nutrients in order to grow and thrive. Here is a small list of essential vitamins and minerals that your hair need in order to stay healthy, strong and on the top of your head.

Vitamin A

This all important antioxidant can be found in fish oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, apricots, peaches, and of course carrots. Getting enough vitamin A ensures the production of healthy sebum in the scalp. However, make sure that you do not take too much, keeping your intake around 5000 IU per day. Over 25000 IU is considered toxic and overdosing on Vitamin A could lead to health problems and even contribute to hair loss.

Niacin

Also known as Vitamin B3, niacin helps promote the healthy blood circulation to the scalp. Niacin can be found in brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, chicken, turkey, and meat. If taking a niacin supplement, keep the intake at around 15 mg since more than 25 mg a day can cause niacin flush, which is a burning sensation due to blood cell dilation.

Vitamin B5

This vitamin, found in whole grain cereals, brewer's yeast, organ meats, and egg yolks, can help prevent graying and hair loss. Recommended dosage is 4 to 7 mg.

Vitamin B6

Yet another B group vitamin that helps prevent hair loss and helps hair keeps its color, Vitamin B6 promotes the production of Melanin, which is the compound responsible for hair color. You can find this vitamin in brewer's yeast, liver, whole grain cereals, vegetables, organ meats, and egg yolks. Recommended dosage for B6 is around 1.6 mg, with higher doses causing numbness in the hands and feet.

Vitamin B12

Rounding out the B group, B 12 can also help prevent hair loss. B !2 can be found in chickens, fish, eggs and milk. The recommended daily dose is 2 mg.

Vitamin C

This powerful antioxidant is extremely important for healthy skin and hair and can be found in citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwis, cantaloupes, pineapples, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes, and dark green vegetables. Recommended dosage is around 60 mg per day, but there is no real harm in taking more.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E helps with blood circulation to the scalp. It is found naturally in cold-pressed vegetable oils, wheat germ oils, soybeans, raw seeds, nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables. If taking a supplement, the daily recommended dosage is 400 IU. Vitamin E can raise blood pressure and lower the blood's clotting ability, so be sure to consult your doctor if you have high blood pressure or are taking medications and you are planning to take a vitamin E supplement.

Biotin

Biotin helps with the production of keratin, a important substance that helps prevent graying and hair loss. Biotin is abundant in brewer's yeast, whole grains, egg yolks, liver, rice and milk. The recommended dosage is 150 to 300 mg.

Inositol

This component helps keep your hair follicles healthy. Inositol can be found in whole grains, brewer's yeast, liver and citrus fruits. The recommended dosage is 600 mg.

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Olive Oil - a Health and Beauty Aide

Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 (1 day 12 hours ago.) Viewed 2 times.

People in the Mediterranean region have been cultivating olive trees for at least 6000 years. Olives and their valuable oil are mentioned by the Greeks and the Romans and have played an important role in biblical literature. The people of Crete were growing olives commercially since 3000 BC and researchers believe that the tree played an important role in the rise of the Minoan civilization. The Olive Branch is considered to be a sign of peace and olive oil has been used anoint kings and emperors. The olive leaf is a symbol of abundance, glory and peace. It was also an olive branch that was brought back by the dove that Noah sent out and the Mount of Olives is site of much biblical importance.

What the ancients seemed know about the olive, modern science is finally figuring out. Researchers have found that olive oil has very high levels of mono saturated fats giving it the ability to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks. Olive oil has also been found to be very high in the antioxidants: Vitamin E and Vitamin K. These vitamins help counteract harmful free radicals thus delaying aging and stopping cancer, atherosclerosis and liver disorders.

People have also benefitted from the Mediterranean Diet, in which olive oil plays a central role. This diet is considered to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, allowing it users to experience lower rates of heart disease, cancer and other degenerative diseases.

How olive oil is made and graded

Once the olives make it to the mill, they are mechanically pressed as soon as possible. It is then filtered, but otherwise left untreated and natural. Olives are graded according to their acidity. Extra Virgin Olive Oil has the lowest amount of oleic acid at .08 %. Regular Virgin Olive oil has about 2% oleic acid content. To be considered "virgin" the oil must be produced by physical means with no chemical treatments.

Regular olive oil is made by blending refined olive oil and virgin olive oil and has an oleic acid content of about 1.5 %. Refined olive oil has been chemically treated to neutralize strong tastes and acid content and is considered inferior in quality to the untreated virgin oils. Pomace olive oil is made by extracting oil from the pomace (the pressed remains) through the means of chemicals and heat and then blending it with virgin olive oil.

Olive as a health and beauty aide

Aside from it many healthful benefits, olive oil can also be used to help soften your hands, make your hair more manageable, prevent dandruff and be used for a relaxing massage. Many over the counter health and beauty products have olive oil in them, and here are a few recipes that you can do yourself.

For soft hands: Massage your hands with 1 teaspoon of olive oil mixed with teaspoon of salt. The salt exfoliates and the oil softens leaving your hands soft, smooth and blemish free. This remedy works especially well on your elbows, knees and feet. For really rough skin, substitute sugar for the salt.

For soft and shiny hair: Massage oil into your hair and leave in for as long as you can before washing out with shampoo. Do this once a week. Rubbing olive oil in the hair will also help with dandruff.

For earaches: Warm up some olive oil and then add a few drops to the ear canal, plugging it up with some cotton.

For a nice massage: warm up some olive oil and add some of your favorite essential oils.

Eating the fruit

Aside from the oil, the olive itself is considered a very healthy addition to any diet. It is loaded with the same monosaturated fats and antioxidants as the oil and also contains high amount of phytonutrients and polyphenols. Eating olives can help reduce the severity of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis which are all caused by free radical damage. There is even some evidence that suggests that olives may reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes in menopausal women.

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