7 Easy Steps to Great Health

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7 Easy Steps to Great Health

Here are 7 important steps to becoming extremely healthy and staying healthy. Its a new year and its time to make a few changes. You Can Do It!

One - Eat Right - A whole-foods plant-based diet has been shown over and over again to be the best diet for great health and longevity. We now have thousands of studies showing this. Even the American Dietitians Association has approved a whole-foods plant-based diet for every stage of life from young children to the elderly and it will prevent disease. And the American Diabetes Association has decided that this diet is best for diabetes care. Here is a link to my Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diet and Lifestyle https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2013/09/17/the-whole-foods-plant-based-diet-and-life-style/ 

Two - Exercise - If a person wants to stay active into their old age they have to adopt a lifestyle that includes exercise. That does not mean anything extreme, just walking, biking, swimming, or other none evasive ways of exercising are super important for long life and great health. And as we grow older we lose muscle mass. But if we work out with moderate weights we can maintain and even gain muscle mass as we grow older.

Three - Meditation - With stress being one of the biggest killers right now and people around the world are full of anxiety. The best way to get rid of stress is with meditation. Taking the time every single day to meditate negates stress and helps a person to feel peaceful, relaxed, and calm so they can do what they need to do every single day. Even the army is teaching the men and women who come back from overseas with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder meditation because even counseling and medications dont work for them the only thing that works over the long term without taking anything is meditation.

Four - Eating Organic - Save Money Too - Our food is full of toxins, this is a given, most people know this. Regular fruits, veggies, and grains contain up to 6 cancer-causing chemicals, 12 hormone-disrupting chemicals, and 10 other disease-causing chemicals and more. And the only way to avoid this is to eat organic. But you will say that eating organic is expensive. But if you contract with an organic farmer near you can buy organic food for less than what it costs for regular food in the markets and they deliver to your door for free. And you can share with your friends, family, and loved ones and save even more money. See my diet about buying organic food.

Five - Fill Your Life with Love - There have been lots of studies showing that when we have a life filled with love we feel better and live longer. Be this a spiritual connection to God, and or friends, and family. Love is one of the most important nutrients for a healthy life. Studies with orphans that were done in the 50s showed that if a baby is not nurtured and loved they died. And the best way to get love is to go out and give love and love will be returned one way or another.

Six - Laugh All The Time - Laughter has been shown in lots of studies to be super healing. I personally, know a lady who is 93 years old and doing great and she laughs all the time. I think laughter is one of the keys to her great health and longevity. Laughter creates the release of special hormones that keep us young and it also has byproducts keep us happy all the time. So laugh and laugh some more.

Seven - Think Positive - Those that think positive thoughts seem to do better in life than those that think negative all the time. In fact, in studies, positive thinkers have fewer aches and pains and in general feel better.

Follow these 7 Steps and Feel Great!

Many Blessings to Everyone

Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist

7 Days Balanced Healthy Diet Plan

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7 Days Balanced Healthy Diet Plan

As the authors say, using this balanced healthy diet for one week, you will clear your body from toxins, stimulate work of bowel, increase vitamins levels, stabilize sugar level in blood and in addition lose about 8 pounds.

This balanced healthy diet contains all the necessary vitamins, minerals, is rich in fibre which stimulates digestion, intensifying the burning of fats, and cleans bowel from harmful products of metabolism.

Balanced healthy diet rules:

During the week you need to drink at least 2 litres of liquid each day. Before going to bed you need to drink a glass of fat-free yogurt.

Prohibited products: fat meat and meat products; white bread and confectionery products; pasta and grains (except oatmeal); fat milk, cottage cheese, yoghurt; sugar and sweets; alcohol.

Recommended products: non-fat meat, chicken, fish; any vegetables and fruits; oatmeal; fat-free milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese; Grain bread; vegetable oil (corn, olive, sunflower);

Sample menu for the week:

1st day Breakfast - half a grapefruit, sprinkled with cinnamon, a piece of cheese, rye crackers, tea without sugar. Lunch vegetable soup, boiled chicken breast (100 g), carrot salad with corn oil, a glass of plum juice. Snack - glass of natural yogurt with honey (1 spoon). Dinner oatmeal (with water) with dried or fresh fruit, 1 glass of yogurt.

2nd day Breakfast - (kiwi, banana, raspberry) with natural yogurt. Lunch vegetable soup with crackers, salad (avocado, tomato, cucumber, lettuce leaves with lemon juice and olive oil) and a fresh peach. Snack - herbal tea (1 glass). Dinner boiled fish (100 g), boiled potato, boiled courgettes with olive oil (100 g), tea.

3rd day Breakfast strawberries (100 g), fresh orange juice. Lunch vegetable soup, 2-3 boiled potatoes stuffed with tuna, cottage cheese and sweet corn, 2 fresh tomatoes, 5-6 fresh plums. Snack - fresh fruit puree with natural yogurt. Dinner - boiled chicken (100 g), boiled brown rice (50 g), salad of fresh vegetables, and a glass of warm milk.

4th day Breakfast - muesli (30 g) with fat-free milk, fresh fruit, coffee. Lunch vegetable soup, boiled chicken, salad of cabbage and cucumber with fresh vegetable oil and lemon juice, apple juice (1 glass). Snack - fresh fruit salad. Dinner - oatmeal with honey and a piece of cheese, yogurt (1 glass).

5-Day Breakfast - salad of pears, apples, bananas with yogurt, crackers, coffee with milk. Lunch - Vegetable soup, cauliflower and strawberries with fat-free milk. Snack sandwich: black bread with salad and pieces of avocado, orange juice (1 glass). Dinner - 2-3 apples and natural yogurt, a piece of cheese, rye crackers, tea.

6-Day Breakfast - toast and roasted tomatoes with sprinkled parsley or celery, tea with honey. Lunch - fish soup with vegetables, rye crackers, stewed beef liver (100 g) with garnish of boiled beets, tomato juice (1 glass). Snack - muesli with natural fat yogurt. Dinner - stewed liver (150 g), boiled potato (2 paces.), 2 tomatoes, tomato juice (1 glass).

7-Day Breakfast - a piece of ham, tomato, pineapple (100 g), warm milk (1 glass). Lunch - Vegetarian vegetable soup with low fat sour cream, stewed fish (100 g), garnished with boiled beans and lettuce leaves, 2 apples. Snack - a glass of fruit juice. Dinner - boiled salmon (150 g), fresh salad of cabbage with olives with lemon juice, kiwi fruit and tea.

Dont forget to consult your doctor before applying any of these daily diet plans.

6 Characteristics of Healthy Relationships

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6 Characteristics of Healthy Relationships

By Michael Fehlauer

Long-term healthy relationships are possible. There are fundamental skills, as well as a perspective in the way we approach our relationships, that enable us to experience solid friendships. The people we allow into our world either add to our lives or subtract from our lives. What are the characteristics of the type of friends that add to us? Here are six attributes of great friends:

1. They allow the friendship to be governed by the law of love Three characteristics of love are acceptance, understanding and commitment. The opposite of these is judgment, rejection and manipulation.

When your friends love conditionally, their hope is that your desire for their acceptance will be strong enough to cause you to change your behavior. Inadvertently, they are manipulating you to strive for their acceptance.

2. They are secure enough to celebrate your worth - Great friends are secure in their own worth which gives them the liberty to celebrate your worth and accomplishments. The kind of friends that add to your life arent driven by jealousy, but will always encourage you to achieve your fullest potential.

3. They speak words of faith - Im sure youve heard the saying, Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Most of us can remember times when we have been subjected to hurtful words, careless comments or have been victims of gossip. We know how painful those times can be. Real friends communicate words of encouragement, hope and faith.

4. They perform unconditional acts of kindness Another mark of healthy relationships are ones where acts of service dont come with a price tag. Genuine friends refuse to guilt others in order to get their way. True friends extend themselves without expecting something specific in return.

5. They are patient Patience is the willingness to bear pain. We all have our weaknesses and imperfections. Patience is the ability to bear the weaknesses of others. Healthy friends will focus on your strengths and patiently bear your weaknesses.

6. They dont bring up the past A final characteristic of healthy relationships are those friends who dont make it a habit of saying, I told you so. These friends never use your past to get the upper hand in the relationship. True friends dont keep a record of offenses or mistakes in your relationship. Ralph Waldo Emerson says, A man is entitled to be valued by his best moments.

Conclusion

You may read these six points and long for the kind of friends described here. I want to suggest instead of making your goal to have those kinds of friends, decide rather that you are going to be that kind of friend. If you will do that, youll have no shortage of healthy relationships.

5 Weight Reduction Myths!

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5 Weight Reduction Myths!

While losing weight can be challenging we need to whey out all the false myths that have affected our weight reduction. We've looked into, ask our loved ones and additionally attempted diverse methodologies, and yet at the same time don't have any good fortune. That may be because we accept false myths that have restricted our weight reduction goals. We should investigate.

Myth # 1-Don't Eat After 7 pm.

If you've worked out after 7pm, your body and muscle needs appropriate fuel to revive. For instance, on the off chance that you don't bolster your body legitimately after leg day, learn to expect the unexpected. All that diligent work has gone to squander. You are harming your muscles instead of helping them develop and recuperate. Your body needs fuel to revive. If they don't have appropriate nutrition your body will get it somehow. Your body will begin to take advantage of different parts of your body, for example, extraordinary muscles bunches for nutrition, causing your skin to look out of shape. You should sustain your muscles within 30 min-2 hours after your exercise. With the goal that implies, if your exercise closes at 8pm, you ought to be feeding your body nutritional nourishment after. Presently, I don't mean snatch a supersized succulent burger and fries from McDonalds. I mean eating lean protein, wellbeing fats, for example, avocado, olive oil and complex carbs, for example, sweet potatoes and entire grains just to give some examples. This will give more nutritional advantages at that point cause weight loss.

Myth # 2-Don't Eat Carbs

This makes me giggle. Try not to eat Carbs or you will gain weight. This is false and is told by people who doesn't know excessively about nutrition. Listen people, complex sugars are not terrible for you, really they give nutritional substance in our regular routine. Yes, carbs are comprised of sugar yet that is transformed into (glucose) and are utilized as vitality. Vitality is critical to keep our bodies going for the duration of the day. You may feel feeble and weakness with the nonattendance of carbs. You can find complex starches found in nourishments, for example, beans, peas, entire grain and vegetables. Yes, vegetables are perplexing carbs and are beneficial for you, so don't float away from carbs.

Myth # 3: Don't Devour Past 1,200 Calories every Day

Look people, the normal body needs 2,640 calories for men and 1,785 calories for ladies just to maintain. Did you hear me?? Just to maintain. In this manner, we are not so much helping our bodies get thinner securely with just 1200 calories every day. Indeed, even nutritional packaging says based off 2,000 calories per day intake. Consuming anything lower we are tapping into our muscles by then and the weight we are trying to lose would be pulled from our well-deserved muscles. Muscle gains are vital to enable us to take a stab at an attractive define look, so it's vital. According to New Britain Medicinal Journal (1), it is sheltered to lose 1-2 pounds for each week which would require no less than 1,500 calories for ladies and 1,700 calories for Men. Unless you're on a unique eating routine gave by an authorized restorative calling. Other than that, quit doing this to yourself and eat women and gentlemen. Besides, eating more calories can have benefits to muscle gains.

Myth #4: You Just Need to Work Out

Presently cardio is beneficial for you, it assists with weight reduction, more grounded heart, increased bone thickness, diminish push, coronary illness, and eases sadness and nervousness. Working out is not by any means the only thing expected to get more fit. Nutrition assumes an essential part in each weight reduction administration. You may have heard the saying, 80% of your weight reduction is nutrition. Truth be told nutrition plays a key part in our weight reduction and measures more than really working out. Nutrition help change the body creation which is required to thin down and get those defined looks. Nutrition likewise furnishes our bodies with the required vitality, protein, basic fats, vitamins and minerals to work and develop appropriately. According to Advances in Nutrition-International Review Journal, nutrition has an effect on conceptive wellbeing and the capacity for men and ladies to imagine. It likewise assumes a part in preventing sicknesses identified with conceptive organs, for example, prostate and ovarian growths.

Myth # 5: I can have a Cheat Day or Two Every Week

While its alright to treat ourselves occasionally. It's not extremely savvy to have a cheat feast each week. I know we buckled down during the week and felt like we consumed off lots of dairy animals and the weight should begin pouring off. That is not generally the situation. One cheat dinner can set you back a whole week and some of the time months. Cheat dinners can undermine sound instincts. Much the same as any propensity, it takes 21 days to break one. So, in case you're having a cheat feast each week, you're restarting your tracker without fail. Another negative contact with cheat suppers is it can transform into binges which may prompt eating issue. Only one taste of paradise is not worth it, despite any potential benefits, knowing you need to give it in 12 hours or less. So why do this to our bodies and minds? BFM Tip: It's vital to consider a way of life change to evade these examples.

At the end of the day, try different fitness and nutrition ideas and see what works best for you. At the end of the day, the best project youll ever work on is YOU!

Reference

Sacks, F.M., et al., Comparison of weight-loss diets with different compositions of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. N Engl J Med, 2009. 360(9): p. 859-73.

Sarah D. Ohlhorst, Robert Russell, Dennis Bier, David M. Klurfeld, Zhaoping Li, Jonathan R. Mein, John Milner, A. Catharine Ross, Patrick Stover, and Emily Konopka. Adv Nutr September 2013 4 579-584; doi:10.3945/an.113.004176

5 Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health

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5 Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health

Positive mental health is a great way to ensure you lead a long, happy and healthy life. Maintaining your mental health is easier than most people think and will have a significant impact on your everyday life.

Would you like to have more energy? What about a good night sleep? How you would like to go an entire year without catching the flu once? Achieving a positive mental health state will not guarantee these things, but it sure will help.

Here are the top 5 things you can do to help promote positive mental health in you and your children:

1. Eat Healthy. Eating fast food 3 times a week and downing a few cold ones before bed might be easier than making a home-cooked meal and more enjoyable than drinking a cold glass of water but it wont do a whole lot for your health. Eating home-cooked foods (especially fruits and vegetables) and staying away from the fast food joints will help you achieve the healthy lifestyle you desire.

2. Drink Lots of Water. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, average individuals are expected to consume at least eight glasses of water a day. And while this seems like it may be a lot, its actually not. Eight glasses is almost equivalent to filling up your water bottle a few times between waking up and going to bed. Remember, if you work out, you will need to increase your water intake to compensate for the water youre burning off while exercising. Drinking water will detoxify your body and restore it back to a healthy state especially after drinking coffee or alcoholic beverages.

3. Kick the Bad Habits. Weve already mentioned it a few times but eliminating significant alcohol intake will have positive results on your mental health. Likewise, kicking other bad habits like smoking and drinking considerable amounts of coffee will also help keep your mental health at its best.

4. De-Stress. Stress is one of the leading causes for poor mental health. When youre stressed out, your body has to work harder to keep up and, overtime, it will take its toll on your body and your brain. Next time something stressful happens, try lighting some candles and taking a bath. If that doesnt work for you, try letting off some steam by going to the gym or going for a run. Keeping a positive frame of mind will promote positive mental health and eliminate undue stress on your brain.

5. Book Regular Check-ups. Unfortunately, you can do all of the things listed above and still suffer from mental health problems. In fact, you might have a mental illness and not even know it. Make sure youre mental health is in good condition by booking regular appointments with your doctor. He/she will be able to confirm whether youre lifestyle is healthy or identify where you may need to make some changes.

5 Ways to Build Muscle Mass That Are Legal

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5 Ways to Build Muscle Mass That Are Legal

If youre trying to build muscle mass, you know how frustrating it can be when you dont get great results. Youve put all the time and effort into perfecting your form but youre still not looking bigger.

It can be tempting to resort to dangerous or illegal methods like steroids, but they will harm your body.

Before you give up or try steroids, follow this simple guide to increase muscle mass legally!

1. Use Progressive Resistance Training

It makes sense that the easiest way to build muscle mass is to hit the gym, right? But it your workout may need a bit of a change up if youre focusing on the wrong elements.

Instead of going for lower reps of higher weights, switch to a Progressive Resistance Training workout for better results.

If youre unfamiliar with the PRT method, its the inverse of what youre likely doing. Instead of focusing on those higher weights, youll do more reps at a lower weight.

While your workout may seem a bit easy at first, dont worry, youll soon feel the burn.

The entire point of PRT is to build you up to those higher weights in a safe way that wont strain your body.

2. Change Up Your Diet

Even if youre a complete fitness newbie, you know that your results are determined by what you eat as well as how you work out. Keep your body in shape by ditching the fast food in favor of some healthier alternatives.

Its recommended that you snack before and after workouts for the best results. Incorporate these 3 cornerstones into your diet and watch your muscle mass grow:

Protein: The base nutrient for muscle building. There are tons of great protein shakes and powders out there to take away the sting of eating healthy.

Carbs: Youll need these for energy during your workout. Carbs are what will keep you going during those early PRT workouts.

Fats: Healthy fats like olive oil and omega 3 are fantastic for your body in small doses.

3. Use Supplements

Supplements are extremely popular in the workout world, and for good reason. Theyre quick, efficient, and provide your body with some of the essentials that you may not be getting.

Before you plop down the cash, be sure to do your research. Read this Winsol review, for example, and make sure youre getting your moneys worth.

Find out what supplements your body can benefit from and start reading reviews. There are tons of faux miracle cures out there, so skepticism is your friend here.

4. Stop Focusing on Cardio

While cardio should still be part of your workout, it shouldnt be your focus. At least, not if youre building mass.

While cardio is great for those trying to lose weight, it wont help you gain any muscle. Ditch the treadmill and pick up some dumbbells for better results.

5. Boost Your Testosterone

Testosterone is the largest hormonal factor when it comes to muscle gains. Accordingly, youll want to boost your levels to make things easier on yourself.

Luckily, you can do this with just a few life changes.

Add more healthy proteins and copper to your diet, cut out sugar, and exercise regularly.

Its surprisingly easy to boost your T levels, it just requires a bit of dedication on your part.

There you have it! What are you waiting for? Its time to hit the gym and start those reps!

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5 Ways Dental Implants Make You Feel Healthier and Happier

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5 Ways Dental Implants Make You Feel Healthier and Happier

Missing a tooth is hard, but youre not alone! Over 120 million people in the United States are living with one or more missing teeth. Thats 1 out of every 3 people. A missing tooth can cause lots of strife, but that ends today.

Dental implants are the number one solution for restoring or replacing a missing tooth. Chances are youve heard of them sometime or another, whether it was on the radio, television or even by word of mouth. Dental implants are everything you want out of a tooth restoration solution. Check out all the benefits of having a dental implant below!

Dental Implants Dont Stand Out

Dental implants may be a standout product, but fact is they fit right in with the rest of your teeth. Thanks to modern dentistry, dentists can stain the crown of a dental implant to match the rest of your teeth. Sometimes, you may forget you have a dental implant because it looks exactly like all your other teeth!

Every year up to a million people choose dental implants as their solution for restoring a missing tooth. This is one of the reasons for doing so. A dental implant natural appearance is great for feeling happier and more confident about your smile and avoiding any embarrassment thats featured with other solutions such as dentures.

Dental Implants are an Affordable Solution

How much are dental implants? This is the biggest barrier many people face when considering dental implants. Dental implants can be expensive, yes, but only if youre looking in the wrong places. Here in Southern California, the price for a single dental implant that includes the implant post, abutment and crown can be as much as $9000. However, no one is paying that outrageous amount, even if youre a celebrity with money hanging out your pockets. Thats why youve got to look at all your options. At some practices, especially one with locations in Van Nuys and Norwalk, a single dental implant starts at $1,495.

To make things even better, dental insurances are beginning to include dental implants in their coverage. For years dental implants fell under cosmetic surgery but thats all changing. Some insurances are extending their dental benefits up to $1,500 per year, enough to cover the cost of a single dental implant at most. So, make this year the one you get a dental implant!

Dental Implants Are Easier to Manage

Before dental implants there was dentures. However, once people find out how convenient and affordable dental implants are, they quickly make the switch for many reasons. First is due to how difficult dentures are to take care of and maintain every day. Secondly, theyre blocky, inhibiting your ability to eat and speak. Lastly, they do little for the health of your remaining teeth.

Dental implants supersede dentures in every way possible. Theyre a fixed solution, so you dont have to worry about any embarrassing slippage throughout your day. You treat them exactly like your natural teeth, so toothbrushing and flossing is all thats required to clean them. Dental implants also strengthen your oral cavity, as they support your jawbone and prevent other teeth from shifting in place. Reasons like these are what encourage so many people to schedule a Free Consultation for dental implants.

Dental Implants Keep You Younger

One thing few consider about dental implants is how they keep you looking young. We highlighted how they support your jawbone. See, when you have a missing tooth, the portion of the jaw underneath will begin to deteriorate because theres a hole in it. This can cause your face to sink in, much like the painting, The Scream. The gap in your teeth left by a missing tooth causes the teeth adjacent to it to shift in place to fill as much of the area as possible. This will lead to tooth and jaw pain.

Dental implants can stop this from happening, as the implant post bonds to the jawbone through a process called osseointegration. Itll also fill the space left by the missing tooth, disallowing any surrounding teeth from moving in place. Thanks to dental implants, youll feel healthier and younger.

Dental Implants Last a Lifetime!

Growing up, your told youll only have two sets of teeth your entire life. However, dental implants defy that logic. Dental implants are essentially your third set of teeth. We already covered the benefits of having one, but did you know that dental implants last a lifetime? In a study including all dental implant cases, 98% of them are successful. That gives you more reason to get a dental implant!

In order for your dental implant to last a lifetime, you must take care of it. But unlike other restorative solutions, dental implants dont need adhesives or special cleanings. All dental implants require is the same care you would normally give your teeth. This includes brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash and visiting your dentist every 6 months. Thats it! These are all simple things that take only minutes out of your day, but it certainly pays off!