Health Tip

Health Tip Edition 20

Nutrition

Reduce Gassiness:

•  Too little fiber & fluids cause constipation & can lead to bloating.
• Don't eat too fast & chew your food properly.
• Chewing Gum, consuming too much alcohol, sugar, artificially sweetened foods & drinks can also lead to bloating.  Eat smaller meals more often.
• Beans & leafy  vegetables increase abdomen gas.
• Try peppermint tea, ginger & yoghurt for relief.

Exercise

Green Workout:

•  Allow your skin to breath by wearing cotton clothes
• Burn calories not gasoline by walking  short distances instead of driving
• Skip the energy drinks during your work out, eat fruit instead
• Exercise at home rather than go to a gym, walking & cycling are good options.
• Gardening, walking the dog, playing with the children are great health enhancers
• Yoga, taichi, free hand exercises are natural body movements
• A weekly massage is good for relaxing the body & the mind.

Stress Management

Overcoming Depression:

• Depression is a prolonged state of sadness or hopelessness.
• Emotional symptoms include loss of interest in life, & an overriding sense of guilt & worthlessness.
• It also promotes thoughts of suicide.
• Remedies include medication prescribed by the Doctor; therapies include light therapy, talk therapy  & pet therapy.
• Other remedies include daily exercise; social & group interactions

Avoid Addictions

Benefits of Wine:

• A glass of wine has many benefits when consumed correctly. These include.
• Heart Health: A glass of taken 5 – 6 times a week reduces coronary heart disease by increasing the good blood cholesterol & reducing blood clotting.
• Disease Prevention: Wine regulates diabetes, is protective against cancer, & keeps Alzheimer’s at bay.
• Fever & Common Colds: The antioxidant contained in red wine keeps the common cold at bay in moderate drinkers.
• Weight Loss: The Resveratrol in wine inhibits fat cell formation.
• Mood Enhancer: A glass of wine can be relaxing & reduces stress. Wine significantly reduced depression In addition wine contains moderate levels of melatonin & is beneficial in inducing sound sleep.

Medical

Benefits of Anti-Oxidants:

• Tomatoes, Water melon, Pomegranates, Raspberries, straw berries, beetroot, and red onion contain lycopene and anthocyanin.
• These are powerful antioxidants and research has shown that they have numerous health benefits, including helping to reduce the risk of cancer, heart diseases and other chronic conditions. 
• Anthocyanin helps control high blood pressure and protect against diabetes.