Posted By J on March 7, 2010
These are tips from two diet doctors: Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz
- Snack before dinner – Eat foods loaded with good fats such as nuts or avocado slices twenty minutes prior to a meal. The time mentioned is the amount of time needed for your stomach to tell your brain that you’re satisfied. Having a few calories stimulates the production of cholecystokinin (the hormone that slows our stomach from emptying so we feel fuller longer).
- Thirst is not hunger - yes, don’t mistake thirst for hunger. Instead of grabbing a bag of chips, that stomach pangs may be the body’s way of asking for a glass of water. When you have the urge to eat, start by drinking a glass or two of water and check how you feel in five minutes. If you are still hungry get a snack.
- Move after a big meal – don’t snooze after feasting in a huge meal. Staying awake a few hours after and taking a twenty minute walk will allow the body to use some of the extra calories for energy instead of storing them as fat.
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Posted By J on March 7, 2010
Unemployment claims is at its record high. A lot of people have been, and are getting booted out of work. Pink slips are handed out at unprecedented numbers and they have suddenly become the norm.
However, there are industries that seem to be minimally hit by recession. If you are on a healthcare job search, don’t stress out too much as there are tons of online job listings catering to the health care industry.
How about the other fields? Nowadays, being picky with work won’t put food on the table. When the going gets rough, the tough gets going. If we choose to stay in our comfort zone it will not help in making both ends meet. We need to be resilient. Easier said than done, you may say, but we have to do what we need to do.
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Posted By J on March 7, 2010
With the high inventory of homes for sale on the market nowadays, how does a seller attract buyers? The name of the game is making your home standout in your neighborhood. How does a homeowner achieve that without necessarily spending a fortune?
There are free fixes, and on top of that list is to ensure that your home is Q-Tip clean. Yes, that is free, all you need is sweat equity. Getting rid of odors (if you smell “it”, you can’t sell it) cleaning the baseboards, faucets, switches as well as the door hardware. Tackle the yard and spruce it up. If needed, remove dead plants and purchase inexpensive replacements. Of course, you have to declutter. Saying goodbye to knickknacks is a tall order.
If you are willing to spend a little, remove that old wallpaper. That dated lighting has to come down and get inexpensive fixtures that are in consistent with the style of the house. Don’t forget the grout in the bathrooms. Re-grouting as well as re-caulking is a cheap way to spruce up the bath as well as a paint job.
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Posted By J on March 6, 2010
Has it become your usual practice to plop your kid in a shopping cart whenever you go to the health food store and or the supermarket?
If so, you have to pay attention all the time because of the high risk of that cart tipping over. No matter how you may be engrossed on reading the label on the bottle of certain hgh releasers or that fancy cheese on the dairy section. Your full attention is needed should you decide to have your kid ride in the cart.
What can possibly happen if the cart tip over? Your child can get nasty head and neck injuries. Cart related injuries have risen through the years hence, it is important that if you must use the cart, you have to seat your child in the little front section and fasten the buckle. Letting the kid ride in the main basket or on the outside is a recipe for disaster.
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Posted By J on March 6, 2010
An anti aging product for sure helps in averting the progression of wrinkles. But as good as they are, let’s not forget to pay attention to the food that we ingest which not only makes our skin look great, they are also good in protecting the heart.
Healthy choices include lots of fruits and vegetables, beans as well as whole grains. They are good sources of minerals and vitamins. They are low in fat and sodium and loaded with fiber. Five servings a day of fruits and veggies significantly reduces the risk of heart attack.
Oily types of fish like sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. They are great in lowering blood pressure.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat that helps in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) without affecting the good cholesterol (HDL). It pays to go for Virgin olive oil because besides the monounsaturated fat content, they also have the highest levels of antioxidants called polyphenols.
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Posted By J on March 6, 2010
In a bit, I’ll be off to research how a wireless doorbell button works. It might be a good idea to upgrade. I’m very curious to find out if this is feasible for our place.
As Spring is about to come, I have a lot on my to-do list primarily in the home front. If I can only skip spring cleaning, I would gladly skip that. But the prospect of the nicer weather upon us is a good enough motivation for me to get moving. Gardening will definitely take a back seat as we may find ourselves spending more time on the road. However, we may need to spruce up the place, no major redo, but enough to do a little face-lift.
Now, what do I do first? There’s not just enough time. I need to set my priorities to meet our timetable.
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Posted By J on March 6, 2010
As we age, we tend to see the first signs of aging right around the eyes. Nowadays, when many skin care potions are within our reach, we can fight back and do simple steps to look younger.
- The use of sunscreen year-round is a MUST. Applying it even on crows feet is imperative.
- Avoid squinting.
- Apply eye cream twice a day using your ring finger ( ring finger is the weakest digit hence, it is least likely to cause damage or wrinkles).
- Exfoliate gently using delicate, circular motions. This will help improve circulation and slough off dead skin.
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