Memory loss occurs in the young as well as the old. Occurring more frequently in the elderly, Alzheimer's disease and forgetfulness has prompted neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists and other brainy specialists to come up with ways to prevent such memory loss. Ruling out disease, a major cause of forgetfulness in the young and not so young is having too much on one's mind. 'Too many pieces on the plate, too many things to do and no time to do it' is a common mantra of today's society. With cell phones, computers, email, Web pages, and other modern technology, we have worked ourselves into a non-stop frenzy where we can work 24 hours a day. At this ultra-busy holiday season, it is easier than ever to forget things. To offset forgetfulness, the following tips can help. 'Use it or lose it' is the bottom line.
Focus on listening more and talking less. Listening requires greater concentration.
Avoid hanging around negative people. Thinking positive stimulates the brain as well as brightens your day.
Stick to a healthy diet of protein foods, fruit and veggies. It gives you brain power.
Avoid high fat foods. Fat clogs the arteries that supply blood to the brain.
Take vitamins, especially vitamin E, zinc and Ginko Baloba. Some tests show this can help aging and memory.
Read, read, read and do crossword puzzles. It's exercise for the brain.
Avoid excessive alcohol. Too much may result in loss of brain cells.
Plan activities with others. Socialization offsets brain laziness.
Avoid unnecessary medication. Losing weight, lowering blood pressure and high cholesterol levels can often be achieved through diet and exercise instead of drugs. Learn the side effects of medication you take. Some types of sleep aids may cause memory loss.
Maintain a daily exercise and workout schedule. It improves blood circulation to the brain.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Keep your back fit while you sit.....
Perhaps you're an of office worker, or a driver, a VDT operator, or a student -- you're a person who spends a good portion of each day sitting. So why does your back ache? The fact is, most back trouble is caused by poor posture and weak muscles -- two conditions common to people who sit. You can take care of your back, and keep it fit, by using good posture and building strength and flexibility -- while you sit.
Good Sitting PostureYour back has three curves -cervical (neck), thoraic (chest), and lumbar (lower back). All three curves should be aligned to keep your back in balance. Often, we slouch in our chairs or bend forward over our work, which throws these curves out of balance. Try the following tips to support and balance your back while sitting.
First, place a pillow (or rolled up towel) at the back of your chair seat to support your lower back.
Then, move your seat as close to your work as possible to keep from bending forward.
Finally, angle your work (or VDT screen) so you can look straight ahead rather than looking down.
Strong, Flexible Muscles
The following exercises help build strong, flexible muscles to support your back. They also help relieve tension that can occur when you sit in one position for a long time. Each exercise takes only a few minutes, and can be done while you sit. Try a few and feel the difference! (Note: Be sure your chair is stable before beginning these exercises and stop if you feel any discomfort.) Sit Back and Relax Once you learn how to care for your back while you sit, you can sit back and relax, knowing that you're keeping your back healthy and strong. Sitting doesn't have to be a Pain in the back if you keep fit while you sit.
Let your head roll forward. Slowly rotate your head without straining your neck. Repeat 5 times in each direction.
Sit as shown with feet flat on floor. With your hands on chair (or desk) for support, slowly raise your thighs a few inches above your thighs a few inches above your chair seat. Repeat 5 times.
Clasp your hands behind your head and push your elbows back. Release the tension, then repeat 5 times.
Slowly lean forward until your upper body is resting on your lap. Hold for 10 seconds. Place your hands on your knees. Sit back up. Repeat 5 times.
Good Sitting PostureYour back has three curves -cervical (neck), thoraic (chest), and lumbar (lower back). All three curves should be aligned to keep your back in balance. Often, we slouch in our chairs or bend forward over our work, which throws these curves out of balance. Try the following tips to support and balance your back while sitting.
First, place a pillow (or rolled up towel) at the back of your chair seat to support your lower back.
Then, move your seat as close to your work as possible to keep from bending forward.
Finally, angle your work (or VDT screen) so you can look straight ahead rather than looking down.
Strong, Flexible Muscles
The following exercises help build strong, flexible muscles to support your back. They also help relieve tension that can occur when you sit in one position for a long time. Each exercise takes only a few minutes, and can be done while you sit. Try a few and feel the difference! (Note: Be sure your chair is stable before beginning these exercises and stop if you feel any discomfort.) Sit Back and Relax Once you learn how to care for your back while you sit, you can sit back and relax, knowing that you're keeping your back healthy and strong. Sitting doesn't have to be a Pain in the back if you keep fit while you sit.
Let your head roll forward. Slowly rotate your head without straining your neck. Repeat 5 times in each direction.
Sit as shown with feet flat on floor. With your hands on chair (or desk) for support, slowly raise your thighs a few inches above your thighs a few inches above your chair seat. Repeat 5 times.
Clasp your hands behind your head and push your elbows back. Release the tension, then repeat 5 times.
Slowly lean forward until your upper body is resting on your lap. Hold for 10 seconds. Place your hands on your knees. Sit back up. Repeat 5 times.
Cure for toothache and mouth pain.....
To ease toothache or other mouth pain, make a tea by boiling 5g of fresh peppermint in 1 Cup of water and adding a little salt.
Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which relieves pain when applied to skin surfaces
Other tips that one can try :
Use oil of cloves. Apply a little of the oil on to some cotton wool and dab it onto the area affected. It will numb the pain.
You can also try the following take two whole cloves, the kind you stick into oranges around holiday time, place them between the offending tooth and your cheek. You might want to chew them a little to release their juices. This is a centuries-old trick that really works.
Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which relieves pain when applied to skin surfaces
Other tips that one can try :
Use oil of cloves. Apply a little of the oil on to some cotton wool and dab it onto the area affected. It will numb the pain.
You can also try the following take two whole cloves, the kind you stick into oranges around holiday time, place them between the offending tooth and your cheek. You might want to chew them a little to release their juices. This is a centuries-old trick that really works.
Cure for toothache and mouth pain.....
To ease toothache or other mouth pain, make a tea by boiling 5g of fresh peppermint in 1 Cup of water and adding a little salt.
Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which relieves pain when applied to skin surfaces
Other tips that one can try :
Use oil of cloves. Apply a little of the oil on to some cotton wool and dab it onto the area affected. It will numb the pain.
You can also try the following take two whole cloves, the kind you stick into oranges around holiday time, place them between the offending tooth and your cheek. You might want to chew them a little to release their juices. This is a centuries-old trick that really works.
Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which relieves pain when applied to skin surfaces
Other tips that one can try :
Use oil of cloves. Apply a little of the oil on to some cotton wool and dab it onto the area affected. It will numb the pain.
You can also try the following take two whole cloves, the kind you stick into oranges around holiday time, place them between the offending tooth and your cheek. You might want to chew them a little to release their juices. This is a centuries-old trick that really works.
Colds....
More than 100 viruses can cause colds, the world's most common illness, so few people escape being exposed to at least one of them. In the United States, most people average about three colds every year. Once it enters the body through the nose or throat, the cold virus begins to multiply, causing any of a number of symptoms: sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, aches and pains, mild fever, nasal congestion and coughing. A cold usually lasts a week or two.
The best way to treat a cold is to take a mild pain reliever, avoid unnecessary activity, get as much bed rest as possible and drink plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices. Over-the-counter cough and cold remedies may relieve some of the symptoms, but they will not prevent, cure or even shorten the course of the illness. While there is no vaccine to protect you from catching a cold, there are ways to lessen your chances of coming down with the illness. Keep up your natural resistance through good nutrition and getting enough sleep and exercise. Turn your thermostat down and keep the humidity up in your home. Dry air dries out the mucous membranes in your nose and throat and causes them to crack, creating a place where cold viruses can enter your body. Avoid direct contact with those who have colds and wash your hands frequently.
The best way to treat a cold is to take a mild pain reliever, avoid unnecessary activity, get as much bed rest as possible and drink plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices. Over-the-counter cough and cold remedies may relieve some of the symptoms, but they will not prevent, cure or even shorten the course of the illness. While there is no vaccine to protect you from catching a cold, there are ways to lessen your chances of coming down with the illness. Keep up your natural resistance through good nutrition and getting enough sleep and exercise. Turn your thermostat down and keep the humidity up in your home. Dry air dries out the mucous membranes in your nose and throat and causes them to crack, creating a place where cold viruses can enter your body. Avoid direct contact with those who have colds and wash your hands frequently.
Colds....
More than 100 viruses can cause colds, the world's most common illness, so few people escape being exposed to at least one of them. In the United States, most people average about three colds every year. Once it enters the body through the nose or throat, the cold virus begins to multiply, causing any of a number of symptoms: sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, aches and pains, mild fever, nasal congestion and coughing. A cold usually lasts a week or two.
The best way to treat a cold is to take a mild pain reliever, avoid unnecessary activity, get as much bed rest as possible and drink plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices. Over-the-counter cough and cold remedies may relieve some of the symptoms, but they will not prevent, cure or even shorten the course of the illness. While there is no vaccine to protect you from catching a cold, there are ways to lessen your chances of coming down with the illness. Keep up your natural resistance through good nutrition and getting enough sleep and exercise. Turn your thermostat down and keep the humidity up in your home. Dry air dries out the mucous membranes in your nose and throat and causes them to crack, creating a place where cold viruses can enter your body. Avoid direct contact with those who have colds and wash your hands frequently.
The best way to treat a cold is to take a mild pain reliever, avoid unnecessary activity, get as much bed rest as possible and drink plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices. Over-the-counter cough and cold remedies may relieve some of the symptoms, but they will not prevent, cure or even shorten the course of the illness. While there is no vaccine to protect you from catching a cold, there are ways to lessen your chances of coming down with the illness. Keep up your natural resistance through good nutrition and getting enough sleep and exercise. Turn your thermostat down and keep the humidity up in your home. Dry air dries out the mucous membranes in your nose and throat and causes them to crack, creating a place where cold viruses can enter your body. Avoid direct contact with those who have colds and wash your hands frequently.
Daily Exercise Suggestions:
Walk 10 Minutes a Day and Increase Your Fitness Level:Old thinking was to work out in a sweat-filled gym for hours a day. No pain, no gain. New studies show that even short bouts of activity can increase your fitness level, especially if you're new at working out.
Park and Walk:Whenever you have an errand, park your car as far away as you can handle and walk to the store. At the mall, park at the farthest end and walk the length of the mall. Use every opportunity to walk. At the end of the day, it all adds up to better fitness.
Crunch in Bed:Before you even get out of bed in the morning, do 10 stomach crunches while lying flat on your mattress. Increase daily by one until you get up to 100. Think you'll never get there? Try it. You may eventually have to set your clock to wake up 15 minutes earlier, a small price to pay for a flatter stomach.
Park and Walk:Whenever you have an errand, park your car as far away as you can handle and walk to the store. At the mall, park at the farthest end and walk the length of the mall. Use every opportunity to walk. At the end of the day, it all adds up to better fitness.
Crunch in Bed:Before you even get out of bed in the morning, do 10 stomach crunches while lying flat on your mattress. Increase daily by one until you get up to 100. Think you'll never get there? Try it. You may eventually have to set your clock to wake up 15 minutes earlier, a small price to pay for a flatter stomach.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)