British royalty meet American royalty

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The royal couple are in New York for official engagement and I hear they requested to meet Beyonce and Jay Z while in NYC. </span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The royals exchanged words as people watched on and cheered. If you were given an opportunity, who would you rather meet; Jay Z and Beyonce or Prince William and Kate? 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British royalty meet American royalty

Jay Z and Beyonce met with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton at a Brooklyn Nets game in New York ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio's model girlfriend goes topless

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHbbg7FOlrW_wWx8Oo0PsdezxD4S9pPTxz5pBPZbjG9CSshHNJsi9B6JdwYw6c-ci_S93JFbB3uwxstkdYx3qKI8HSkc8Og9d06KN65CuoC7peKW0ojOiCa5ZbzBUByQsvLpfzScdr-8/s1600/1.jpg" /></div> Actor Leonardo DiCaprio's 22 year old model girlfriend, Toni Garn, posed topless in the new issue of GQ magazine. 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Leonardo DiCaprio's model girlfriend goes topless

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio's 22 year old model girlfriend, Toni Garn, posed topless in the new issue of GQ magazine. See more pics ...

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Holiday Eating Digestion Tips

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="image" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image11-600x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="600" /> </div><b>It’s the most wonderful time of the year!</b><br /> Holiday season is fast <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">approaching</span>. <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">Surrounded</span> by sugary holiday <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8">goodness</span> right now. Or sugary badness, depending.<br /> And then what? <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10">Especially</span> then-what if you’ve really over-done it and made yourself feel sick? We just got some nice tips in from Dr. Tom Bayne, founder of Pure Balance <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">Health Center</span>, and our friends at Chicago Healers, an alternative wellness practice. There are some nice, helpful ideas among the usuals (which we could all use reminding of too).<br /> <b>Walk it Off</b><br />Walking helps food move along the digestive tract, improving digestion and absorption. For added benefits, walk while massaging your abdomen with your palms, in a circle around your belly button.<br /> <b>Drink Herbal Tea</b><br />Relieve that feeling of fullness with herbal teas that target your digestion. Steep 1 teaspoon each of mint, rosemary, oregano, cilantro, sage, and basil and in a cup of <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD11">hot water</span>. Drink after each meal to soothe and prevent bloating.<br /> <b>The Next Morning Drink Apple Cider</b><br />Apple <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9">cider vinegar</span> is traditionally used to remedy digestive <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">distress</span>, support liver detoxification, normalize digestive juices, and reduce intestinal bloating. Mix 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar with 12 ounces of warm water, and drink in the morning on empty stomach. Feel free to add a little honey or maple syrup. <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">Lemon</span> water will also help.<br /> <b>Eat Right</b><br />After overdoing it, make sure to eat meals with fiber and protein to help your body <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD12">recover from</span> the overindulgence.<br /> <b><span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">Drink Water</span></b><br />Though this is hardly a secret remedy for combating a hangover, it bears repeating. Alcohol dehydrates your system, so drinking plenty of water will help combat some of your unpleasant hangover symptoms, rehydrate your body, and flush out <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">toxins</span>. Drink a few glasses of room temperature, filtered water after a night of holiday extravagance.<br /> Source: beliefnet.com

Holiday Eating Digestion Tips

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How Trans Fats Damage Your Memory

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="image" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image12-620x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="620" /> </div>HOW TRANS FATS DAMAGE YOUR MEMORY<br /> New <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9">research</span> shows that trans fats don’t just clog your arteries; they may damage memory in young people, too.<br />According to the study, young and middle-aged men who consume large <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">amounts</span> of trans fats displayed a considerably <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">reduced</span> ability to recollect words during memory tests.<br /> The study found that <i>men</i> with the <i>highest</i> quantities trans fats in their <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">diet</span> suffered as much as a <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8">10 percent</span> decline in the words they could remember.<br /> Study author Dr. Beatrice Golomb, professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, said, “The higher the trans <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">fat</span> consumption, the worse the performance”.<br />Trans fats are a kind of dietary fat that raises LDL (“bad” <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">cholesterol</span>) and decreases levels of HDL (“good” cholesterol).<br /> Low levels of trans fats are naturally present in milk and meat products, but artificially created trans fats like hydrogenated oils are commonly used in junk foods. Trans fats are added to increase the shelf <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD11">life of</span> foods. Trans fat consumption has been associated with higher <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10">body weight</span>, heart disease and even depression.<br />As part of the study, researchers examined about 1,000 healthy men aged 20 or older who had not been diagnosed with heart disease. Study participants filled out a dietary questionnaire, from which the researchers estimated their trans fat consumption. To measure memory, researchers used a test called “recurrent words”. They provided a series of 104 cards with a word on each to the participants. Participants had to say whether each word was new or had already appeared on card before.<br /> The researchers found that men who consumed more trans fats demonstrated a significantly worse performance on the word memory test. What’s also surprising is that the researchers found the effect was <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">notable</span> in men under age 45.<br /> The researchers concluded that the <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">oxidizing</span> effects of trans fats may cause <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD12">brain cells</span> responsible for memory to die. The energy-depleting effects of trans fats may make brain cells slower and less responsive.<br />The potential memory-damaging effects of trans fats could be reversed by cutting out unhealthy fats from your diet.<br /> Source: kashmirmonitor.in

How Trans Fats Damage Your Memory

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Shred that 10 pounds fast with these 8 Steps

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="help-shred-extra-pounds" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/help-shred-extra-pounds-620x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="620" /></div>Rev up your metabolism to lose those last few pounds.You always wanted to start that gym membership you paid few weeks ago, but still can’t manage to find time?  Here’s how you effortlessly lose pounds without all that sweat.<br /> Get started today with these easy science-backed calorie-cutting ways that’ll surely help you maintain healthy curves all year long.<br /> <h4>1. Dim your lights</h4><img alt="dim-light" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8417" height="192" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dim-light-300x192.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> <div class="text">Scientists believe that because of the bright lights commonly found in your favourite restaurants really create psychological need to rush through meals and possibly eat more, so better light a candle at <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">dinnertime</span>, and you may be less stimulated to add more on your plate.  There’s a study from <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">Cornell University</span> says the secret to eating less and feeling more satisfies about what you eat – could be as simple as dimming the lights in your dinner table. Those who tried eating in this set up consumed 175 fewer calories than those who noshed in bright lit places.<br /> <h4>2. Change your glassware</h4><h5> <img alt="shutterstock_108215600" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8422" height="225" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/shutterstock_108215600-300x225.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /></h5><div class="text">I know it’s nice and stylish to drink using fancy shaped, curved glasses on your table- but this usually leads to saddlebags either in your thighs or around your middle.  A British study found that people consumed 60 percent more alcohol, sugary sodas, and juices if the glass they drank from was curvy, rather than a straight tumbler. The researchers speculate that people drink faster from the curvy glasses because it’s harder to tell when you’re at the halfway point, so you reach for another drink sooner and end up consuming more.<br /> To space out your sips and feel satisfied sooner, pour yourself any drink in a straight-shaped glass. If you end up drinking 60 percent less than you normally would, that’s about 67 calories saved at breakfast if an 8 oz glass of orange juice is a morning staple; 48 calories saved at lunch if you’re sipping a sweetened iced tea; or about 40 fewer Chardonnay calories consumed at dinner or <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">happy hour</span>.<br /> <h4>3. Grab a few naps</h4><img alt="rbk-have-better-sex-tonight-4-TAKE-A-NAP-lgn" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8418" height="225" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rbk-have-better-sex-tonight-4-TAKE-A-NAP-lgn-300x225.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> It’s the overtime at work you’re blaming with those sleepless nights.  Several studies say you could wind up hungrier than if you were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. One study from the Mayo Clinic shows getting less than 6 ½ hours of sleep a night can lead to consuming as many as 500 excess calories in a day.  “Sleep deprivation can raise levels of appetite hormones like ghrelin,” he says. Surging levels of ghrerlin, the hormone that revs up your appetite, can lead to eating hundreds of extra calories than when you’re well-rested, according to Dr. Hallschmid.  Being sleep deprived can increase how hungry you feel and lead to downing more calories than you’d eat if you weren’t exhausted, says Manfred Hallschmid, PhD, department of medical psychology and behavioural neurobiology, University of Tübingen and lead researcher of a separate study on sleep and calorie consumption.<br /> <h4>4. Don’t say, “I can’t”, say “I don’t”</h4><div class="text">Change your mind set.  Whether you’re trying to sidestep a fast food drive thru, leftover <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8">Halloween candy</span>, or heaping plates of food at Thanksgiving, don’t tell yourself what you <em>can’t</em> eat. New research says you’ll get better results if you frame it a little differently and focus on what you <em>don’t</em> eat. “Can’t” sounds more like punishment than being healthy, researchers say, and it creates a sense of self-deprivation that can tank your motivation. On the other hand, reminding yourself you “don’t” eat certain foods helps steel your willpower towards a healthier lifestyle.<br /> Case in point: When researchers divided a group of people into “can’t eats” and “don’t eats”, 64 percent of those in the “don’t” group passed up a candy bar in favor of a healthier granola bar—but only 30 percent of the “can’t” group chose the healthier snack. So cut the “can’ts”, and will yourself towards smaller portions of healthier food. Here are some easy <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD11">ways to</span> Pump Up Your Willpower.<br /> <h4>5. Think Sexy</h4><div class="text">New research says the way you think about food and your waistline can determine your success at sticking to a healthy <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">diet</span>. Turns out telling yourself you’re “chubby” or “very <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">fat</span>” decreases the odds of hitting your target goal weight, even if you’re physically active.<br /> Over a 10-year span, 59 percent of women who started out with an average body mass index of 20 but thought they were overweight, wound up packing on weight and watching their BMI swell to more than 25. That weight gain likely happened because of a self-fulfilling prophecy, says Susan Albers, psychologist at The Cleveland Clinic and the author of <em>Eating Mindfully</em> and <em>50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food</em>. “Your mindset is incredibly important in giving up or getting on track with your weight,” she says. “So if you think you are not overweight, regardless of your actual weight, you will act in ways that lead you to what you already believe.” And that translates to eating fewer fats and calories.<br /> <h4>6. Stop staring at sugar</h4><div class="text">Avoid all those temptation because you know you will be stimulated to try – just a bite, or a pinch- then you end up eating a lot and just promise not to munch on it the next day.  Then you’re guilty.  Don’t you hate when you’re minding your own business, sticking to a healthy diet, and all of a sudden a craving for junk food comes along and ruins your good intentions? To help you keep those cravings in check, a new study says you should look the other way when you see pictures of high-fat, high-calorie, or sugary foods. That’s because brain scans have shown that ogling pictures of high-calorie treats stimulates parts of the brain that control hunger and the <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">reward center</span>, says Kathleen Page, MD, assistant professor of medicine at USC and the study’s lead author.<br /> <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9">What should</span> you do when TV commercials flash images of high-calorie foods? Head to the kitchen and take a peek at some healthy foods to shut down the reward center of <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10">your brain</span>.<br /> <h4>7.  Replace your BFF</h4><img alt="woman-drinking-water-with-lemon" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8419" height="199" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/woman-drinking-water-with-lemon-300x199.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> <div class="text">Make it your best buddy- water.  Try this secret- Pour yourself a tall glass of water, not soda, before your meals, and your appetite may follow suit.  You’re more likely to crave veggies than greasy French fries, chips or other foods high in fat and calories if you pair a meal with water instead of caloric beverages. Researchers at the University of Oregon say that food-drink pairings can influence the type of food choices we make and the amount of calories we eat. In the study, adults who paired a meal with water were more likely to eat their vegetables and make other <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">healthy food choices</span> than if they sipped on soda. Additionally, more participants <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD12">named</span> water as the best drink to pair with healthy, low-calorie foods, while soda scored high as the best drink to accompany pizza or fries.<br /> <h4>8. Look forward to eating</h4><img alt="400-05364167c-Masterfile-MonkeyBusinessImages" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8416" height="193" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/400-05364167c-Masterfile-MonkeyBusinessImages-300x193.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> <div class="text">Are you jonesing for lunch? Got Thanksgiving dinner or other meals on your mind? Go ahead, keep fantasizing! Dr. Hallschmid says anticipating a meal can actually lower your body’s levels of ghrelin, the appetite hormone. In a study he conducted, he found that looking forward to and thinking about a meal before you sidle up to the table helps reign in ghrelin levels, so people consumed less calories during the meal. “Looking forward to eating could have a positive effect on food intake control because it leads to feeling full sooner, and sustaining that feeling of full so you don’t seek out high-calorie snacks,” says Dr. Hallschmid.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #999999;"><em><small>Source:health.com<br />Photo Credit:d1435t697bgi2o.cloudfront.net/berkeleywellness.com/cdn.sheknows.com/redbookmag.com/odytrim.com.au</small></em></span><br /> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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Eating Yoghurt May Reduce Diabetes Ris

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="image" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image shareaholic-media-target-hover-state" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image9-580x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="580" /> </div>A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine suggests that eating a daily serving of <b>Yoghurt</b> may lower the lower risk of <i>Type 2 diabetes</i> by up to 18 percent.<br /> <i>Diabetes</i> is a chronic disease that results in high blood sugar levels. Approximately 90 percent of diabetes cases are Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is caused when the body does not produce enough insulin or is resistant to it.People suffering from Type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing heart disease, such as coronary heart disease and stroke.<br /> Researchers examined around 200,000 men and women aged 25 to 75 for about 30 years, analysing their health with frequent interviews and thorough diet questionnaires.<br />They found 15,156 cases of Type 2 diabetes during the study.<br /> After taking into account age, body mass index, unhealthy habits like smoking, hypertension and health and behavioural qualities, they found that eating yoghurt every day was associated with an 18 percent reduction in Type 2 diabetes risk. This analysis established that eating a 28 g serving of yoghurt every day was linked to an 18 percent lower risk of Type 2 diabetes.<br /> Before this study was conducted, previous research suggested that the calcium, magnesium or fatty acids content in dairy products could lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes. This study sheds some light on the antioxidant characteristics of the probiotic bacteria in yoghurt, which may be the reason for the reduced risk.<br /> Yoghurts are full of probiotics, which are micro-organisms that are essential for managing digestion and intestinal function.<br />The researchers were not able to determine exactly how yoghurt helps reduce diabetes risk.<br /> Source: kashmirmonitor.in

Eating Yoghurt May Reduce Diabetes Ris

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How Weight Gain Can Cause Hypertension

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="image" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image8-620x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="620" /> </div>If you have excessive weight gain, you most likely have hypertension. The association between weight gain and hypertension is widely known, but the exact nature of this relationship is still being studied. It is thought that excessive weight gain can cause hypertension through the increase of several hormones and through changes in body physiology and anatomy.<br /> Relationship between Obesity and Hypertension<br /> Based on epidemiology, the significant increase in the number of people who are obese corresponds with the increase in hypertension prevalence. A linear relationship has been found between excessive weight and elevated blood pressures (BP), although this relationship differs among races. Therefore, as the magnitude of weight gain increases, the BP also rises. You are considered hypertensive if your BP reaches a value of 140/90 mmHg. In general, about 75 percent of hypertension risk in men and 65 percent in women are conferred by overweight and obese conditions.<br /> Weight Gain and Hypertension<br /> Your BP depends on cardiac output (CO) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR). Cardiac output is determined by stroke volume (SV), which is the blood volume pumped by the heart and the heart rate (HR). According to animal studies, CO becomes elevated with weight gain. By increasing the CO part of the equation, weight gain also increases the BP. A sufficient increase in the CO then leads to hypertension.<br /> Abdominal Obesity and Hypertension<br /> In contrast with simple weight gain, abdominal obesity increases the BP in another manner. (Remember the equation: BP = CO × SVR.) According to studies, the circulation adjustment for abdominal obesity leans more on the systemic or peripheral vascular resistance. If you are abdominally or centrally obese and have lower CO, your SVR is increased, thereby leading to elevated BPs.<br /> Changes in the Vasculature and Hypertension<br /> The lining of the vasculature or vascular system consists of a single layer of flat cells called endothelial cells. Endothelial cells release several substances to maintain homeostasis and prevent the formation of clots and plaques. When you have excessive weight gain, endothelial cell dysfunction occurs. This leads to mechanical forces that induce the formation of atherosclerotic plaques or thrombi. When the plaque or thrombus becomes sufficiently large to obstruct blood flow, the resistance to blood flow (SVR) increases. This can also lead to hypertension.<br /> Studies provide evidence that excessive weight gain can increase arterial stiffness. In particular, if you have central or abdominal weight gain, you are at an increased risk for having stiffer arteries. The exact mechanism for arterial stiffness is not yet known, but it is believed that it results from endothelial dysfunction, collagen cross-linking and increased production of advanced glycation end products. Because the arteries become stiffer, SVR also increases. This also results in hypertension.<br /> As hypertension and weight gain are intrinsically linked, a major intervention in controlling hypertension is weight loss. Gradual weight loss until normal body mass index (BMI) is achieved is important. Normal BMI is pegged at 18.5 to 24.9. If you have weight gain problems and you want to minimize your hypertensive risk, you should try to aim for a normal BMI and engage in a healthy and active lifestyle.<br /> Source: 3fatchicks.com

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4 Best Vitamins to Boost Brain Power

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="image" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image7-620x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="620" /> </div><div class="shareaholic-share-buttons-heading">If you feel like you’re lacking in brain power, the problem may lie in your diet. Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining top brain function, and it is possible that you simply aren’t getting enough brain vitamins in your daily meals. In this regard, you may want to supplement or adjust your diet to include more vitamins, specifically those that benefit the brain. Here are four vitamins that can help improve brain power and short-term memory, and boost your overall cognitive performance.</div>1. Folic Acid<br /> Folic acid controls the levels of homocysteine in the blood. Homocysteine is known to damage brain cells when at elevated levels, so adequate supplementation with folic acid is strongly advised if you lack brain power. Folic acid has also been reported to improve short-term memory and alertness. If you take folic acid, you will feel more mentally alert, instead of being sluggish and lethargic.<br /> You can find folic acid supplements in most local drugstores. Foods rich in folic acid include leafy green vegetables and legumes, such as beans and lentils.<br /> 2. Vitamin B12<br /> Vitamin B12 plays an important role in maintaining the health of your nerve cells. This vitamin boosts the production of myelin, which sheathes your nerve fibers and helps insulate against the brain’s electrical impulses. This is incredibly important, as many mental health problems arise from the misfiring of nerve cells that lack the protective myelin sheaths.<br /> Supplementation with vitamin B12 has been found to improve depressive moods and increase mental alertness. Research has also found that vitamin B12 can prevent memory loss, making it an incredibly useful tool for enhancing brain power.<br /> Vitamin B12 is found primarily in meats, such as poultry, fish, pork and beef. If you are a vegetarian, you may opt to take vitamin supplements found in drugstores, or try out cereals that are fortified with vitamin B12. Spirulina, a type of algae, is also believed to contain vitamin B12.<br /> 3. Vitamin C<br /> Atoms and molecules known as free radicals can damage your brain cells. They are often a byproduct of chemical reactions in your body that involve oxygen. In order to counteract this problem, you will need to take an adequate amount of antioxidants, which help eliminate free radicals from your system.<br /> Vitamin C is one of the most readily available antioxidants in the market. Making sure you get enough vitamin C in your diet will help improve your brain’s overall performance. You can find vitamin C in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including oranges and legumes.<br /> 4. Vitamin E<br /> Vitamin E is another antioxidant that helps protect your brain and nerve cells from potential damage. Researchers have found that supplementing a diet with vitamin E can delay the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, or help prevent it altogether. In fact, a lot of other brain disorders can be prevented simply by protecting the brain with antioxidants.<br /> You can find vitamin E in leafy green vegetables, nuts, grains and sweet potatoes. Your local drug or health food store should also be selling this popular vitamin supplement.<br /> <br /> Source:  3fatchicks.com

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10 Stress Relieving Scents That You Will Actually Make You Relaxed

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="Womens-perfume" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Womens-perfume-620x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="620" /> </div><div class="shareaholic-canvas" data-app-id="6973085" data-app="share_buttons" data-link="http://www.healthdigezt.com/10-stress-relieving-scents-that-you-will-actually-make-you-relaxed/" data-summary="" data-title="10 Stress Relieving Scents That You Will Actually Make You Relaxed "><div class="shareaholic-share-buttons-container shareaholic-ui flat badge-counter" style="display: block; height: auto;"><div class="shareaholic-share-buttons-wrapper shareaholic-ui"><div class="shareaholic-share-buttons-heading">Did you know that even jet fuel can make some people relax? Seriously! Since it’s an expected smell when you’re going on vacation or traveling – could be by plane or even by boat,” Alan Hirsch, M.D., founder and neurological director of The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation of Chicago said. Certain scents, trigger a chemical reaction in the brain that aids relaxation. So, if you’re feeling stressed and wants to really be relaxed, consider holding any of these things up to your nose for a minute.</div></div></div></div><div class="float-with-ad"><strong>1. Baby Powder</strong></div>Baby powder makes us all feel calm because it can induce the primal nostalgic feeling of childhood, where you felt safe and secure.<br /> <br /> <strong>2. Vanilla</strong><br /> <img alt="nrm_1405453391-cos-01-vanilla" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8357" height="300" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/nrm_1405453391-cos-01-vanilla-214x300.jpg?df1ef7" width="214" /><br /> Vanilla can make you fall asleep faster and makes us feel at ease instantly. There are baby bottle nipples that are infused with a vanilla scent, which, much like the baby powder, can make the scent soothing into adulthood.<br /> <br /> <strong>3. Lavender</strong><br /> <img alt="nrm_1405453457-cos-02-lavander" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8358" height="150" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/nrm_1405453457-cos-02-lavander-300x150.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> A study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience revealed that lavender oil has been found to affect the brain in such a way that it increases drowsiness, thus relaxes us and makes us fall asleep too.<br /> <br /> <strong>4. The Scent of a Loved One</strong><br /> Getting a whiff of your boyfriend, girlfriend, your other half or even your best friend can trigger a feeling that our brains find soothing because of its familiarity- feeling of being in love. This response can also occur in certain places like your bedroom at your grandparent’s house that you consider calming and safe, in the first place.<br /> <br /> <strong>5. Anything Baked</strong><br /> <img alt="nrm_1405458762-cos-03-cake-new" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8362" height="293" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/nrm_1405458762-cos-03-cake-new-300x293.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> Baked goods can induce a state of relaxation because the smell is something familiar, safe, secure and delicious and satisfying!<br /> <br /> <strong>6. Cucumbers</strong><br /> This smell is said to reduce anxiety and induce relaxation, because the scent takes you back to your childhood (a less anxiety-ridden time of life) where picnics and get-togethers were more common.<br /> <br /> <strong>7. Chamomile</strong><br /> <img alt="nrm_1405453878-cos-05-chamomile" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8359" height="300" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/nrm_1405453878-cos-05-chamomile-200x300.jpg?df1ef7" width="200" /><br /> Chamomile tea has a soothing herbaceous scent that many people find calming, but Dr. Hirsch believes this is just a placebo response in many people. “It’s almost like a phenomenon because people relate the scent to how they feel after drinking the tea,” he says. For many of us, herbal tea = relaxing.<br /> <br /> <strong>8. Sunscreen or Suntan Lotion</strong><br /> Scents you associate with travel, like the smell of sunscreen, can often trigger a relaxed state, since they remind you of vacation, where you’re relaxed.<br /> <br /> <strong>9. Lemongrass</strong><br /> <img alt="nrm_1405453961-cos-07-lemongrass" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8360" height="300" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/nrm_1405453961-cos-07-lemongrass-206x300.jpg?df1ef7" width="206" /><br /> Lemongrass is commonly used in products to help relieve stress because of its light, earthy scent. However, Dr. Hirsch believes that it’s more so an intangible soothing feeling that people get when they smell it that induces relaxation, rather than a chemical relaxation trigger in the brain.<br /> <br /> <strong>10. Jet Fuel</strong><br /> <div class="embedded-image embedded-image--C expandable-image">Jet fuel or boat fuel can create an expectation for relaxation because you know the jet or boat is taking you somewhere you’re looking forward to getting which probably more relaxing than your usual day in life. This doesn’t mean you should sit around smelling jet fuel all day long but some people really enjoy this, but if you are approaching the airport or marina and feeling a little zen, this could be why.</div><div class="embedded-image embedded-image--C expandable-image"><span style="color: #999999;"><em><small>Source:cosmopolitan.com<br />Photo Credit:glambistro.com</small></em></span></div>

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Post-Midlife Crisis: How to Start Eating Healthy Again

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="image" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image2-600x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="600" /> </div><a href="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image1.jpg?df1ef7"><img alt="image" class="alignleft wp-image-8317 size-medium" height="199" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image1-300x199.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /></a><br /> A midlife crisis does not occur for all middle-aged people nor does it occur in all cultures. However, going through midlife can impact some people negatively, affecting their diets and leading to weight gain. Fortunately, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. If you are dealing with a midlife crisis, there are things you can do to start eating healthy again and regain control over your diet and weight.<br /> <b>Midlife Crisis and Eating Habits</b><br /> For some people, entering into their 40s and 50s causes a series of negative thoughts and regrets. It may be that your children have left the house and you are dealing with loneliness. An aging body and yearning for youth may be another source of sadness. Maybe there were things you wanted to accomplish in life that you never pursued, or if you did you did not reach your goal. Also, getting older means witnessing the passing on of older relatives and friends. All of these issues can combine to create a sense of powerlessness or sadness in midlife for some people.<br /> The link between the stresses of midlife and weight gain rests in using food as a way to feel better by numbing depression and emotional pain. Some people who are going through a midlife crisis will overeat and/or drink too much alcohol. Food has a temporary numbing effect. It tastes good and makes you feel better.<br /> <b>Recovering from a Midlife Crisis</b><br /> The challenge with using food to feel better is that you are introducing too many calories into your body. These calories often consist more of high fat foods and sugary snacks. These foods not only lead to weight gain, they contribute to a wide range of health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.<br /> It may be difficult while in the midst of a midlife crisis to pay attention to your eating habits. However, as you begin to focus on the positive things in your life, you may find yourself emerging from the crisis. It is never too late to achieve certain goals in life. You might also incorporate regular exercise because it releases endorphins that act as mood enhancers.<br /> <b>Keeping a Food Journal</b><br /> When it comes to eating a healthy diet, you might start with keeping a food journal. Tracking your foods and calories will give you an indication of where to start. Maybe you eat too much fat and not enough protein. You might find that you’re not eating enough fruits and vegetables. The best way to start healthy eating habits is to begin gradually by replacing unhealthy foods with healthier options.<br /> Another valuable outcome of keeping a food journal is that you may detect patterns in your eating. Maybe you eat more when you are with certain people or when you are alone. If you find that your eating is due to emotional reasons, this is a good insight and one that will let you replace emotional eating with other activities that will make you feel better. Examples of activities include going for a walk, reading an insightful book, talking to a supportive friend or listening to uplifting music.<br /> <br /> Source: 3fatchicks.com

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Easy Ways You Can Increase The Health of Your Home Food Environment

<div class="single-post-thumb"><img alt="image" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image96-620x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="620" /> </div>Researchers have long believed that an important factor in the obesity epidemic is the home food environment. A recent study published in the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior found startling evidence to support those beliefs. The study, which focused primarily on obese, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">low-income</span> African-American women in southwestern Georgia, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">identified</span> factors of obesity, such as what kinds of food are available <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD12">in the home</span>, where those foods are kept, how food is prepared, how food (both home-prepared and outside-sourced) is served, whether or not television is watched while eating, and the level of healthy-eating support available from other family members.<br />Although a majority of the participants in this study reported a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in the home, they also had access to a substantial amount of high-fat snacks, frequently watched television while eating, ate outside the home (typically, fast food) almost three days per week and regularly participated in <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9">unhealthy</span> food preparation methods, such as frying.<br />What does this mean for you? It’s important to take stock of unhealthy eating behaviors in your home. While having access to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10">fresh fruit</span> and vegetables is important, it is obviously not enough to dissuade people from <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8">making the</span> kinds of unhealthy <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD11">food choices</span> that encourage obesity.<br /><b>Here are a few easy ways you can increase the health of your home food environment.</b><br /><b>1. Turn off the television while eating.</b><br />Research suggests that this is difficult, especially for people who spend a large amount of time in the home. Try utilizing the season’s warmer weather by enjoying your meals outside, using nature as your focal point instead of your <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">television set</span>. Make a firm rule that whenever your family eats, even snacks, the television must be turned off. Music can also be a great replacement, and it encourages a positive eating environment.<br /><b>2. Clear out the high-fat snack foods in your house.</b><br />While fat is not necessarily the culprit, eating easily-accessible, processed snack foods that are high in fat can be detrimental to weight loss. Replace the processed fats with natural ones, such as avocados, nuts and eggs. Incorporate lighter, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">healthier</span> foods, like fresh fruit and vegetables, to encourage weight loss and <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">improved</span> overall health.<br /><b>3. Limit fast food.</b><br />This is a difficult <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">task</span> for many folks, especially those who are too busy to cook during the day. If you must order fast food, take stock of healthier menu options, and avoid sodas and other sweetened beverages. If possible, use your weekend to prepare a week’s worth of meals. It’s easy to make light stir-fries, roasts, soups and sauces, like marinara or pesto, and then store them for easy weeknight cooking.<br /><b>4. Cut sugary beverages.</b><br />Of the many factors mentioned in an unhealthy home food environment, drinking sweetened beverages was fairly common for a majority of obese study participants. Sugar can be extremely harmful to the body, and known to increase your risk of heart disease, obesity, hypertension and even cancer. Reducing your consumption of this potentially dangerous and addictive substance is important for your overall health. Get in the habit of drinking water with meals and limiting juice to one eight-ounce glass per day. By cutting just one soda a day, you can save yourself a whopping 87,600 calories per year, which translates into roughly 25 pounds. Water adds zero calories and helps your body eliminate toxins.<br /><b>5. Learn healthy food preparation methods.</b><br />Frying food is a surefire way to add unnecessary, extra fat and calories to your meals. A majority of people who participated in the home food environment study relied on unhealthy food preparation methods. Avoid recipes that require you to fry food or drench it in high-fat/high-calorie sauces. Also, avoid using processed carbohydrates as the main source of food on your plate. If you utilize lighter preparations—such as baking and light sautéing—while also reducing your processed carbohydrate intake and limiting portion sizes, you will encourage healthier eating for everyone in your home.<br />Creating a healthy home food environment isn’t as challenging as it may seem. With a little effort, attention to negative food behaviors and dedication to making meaningful dietary changes, your home can be an oasis of health, not a <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">crash</span> pad for extra calories.<br />Source: 3fatschicks.com

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Can Diet Supplements and an Herbal Appetite Suppressant Work Together?

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="image" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="282" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image6.jpg?df1ef7" width="425" /> </div><span class="post-meta-author"></span><span class="post-cats"></span><span class="tie-date"></span>Many people turn to an herbal appetite suppressant to help them achieve their weight loss goals. Although many of these items are not approved officially by the FDA, they can be a helpful, though risky, component of a diet and exercise program. People utilize these risky herbal supplements because, by suppressing their appetite, they’ll be less inclined to eat more food, and the total number of calories that they take in will be lowered. This helps to reduce a person’s weight overall. However, mixing any type of medicine with another without the help of a doctor can lead to potentially harmful reactions. Therefore, it’s important to consider the ramifications of mixing an herbal appetite suppressant with a diet supplement. Herbal Appetite Suppressants and Diet Supplements<br /> Diet supplements are regularly used to help people who are limiting their caloric intake, to ensure that they are receiving the total nutritional benefits that their bodies require. These items often take the form of vitamin supplements or other similar non-food nutritional add ons. Although many appetite suppressants and diet supplements will work on their own, combining the two in your body can cause unexpected and potentially harmful results.<br /> Take Caution to Avoid Negative Reactions<br /> There is a slight chance that an herbal appetite suppressant and a diet supplement could combine in a negative way inside of your body. Most herbal supplements are designed to not provide any negative reactions, but this is nonetheless a possibility that you should be aware of. The best way to prevent this from happening is to read all precautions and advisory notices on both the packaging for the supplement and for the suppressant. It’s also a good idea to consult with your doctor any time that you begin to take a new medicine or dietary supplement. Inform your doctor of your intention to take a diet supplement while simultaneously taking an herbal appetite suppressant, and ensure that the two will not pose any danger to you.<br /> It’s also important to recognize any changes or negative reactions that occur in your body. Monitor your own health and well being when you begin to take both the herbal appetite suppressant and the diet supplement. If you notice any abnormal reactions, or if one or the other of those items makes you feel sick for any reason, it’s a good idea to discontinue use of both.<br /> Before taking any diet supplement, be sure to consult with your doctor. Do not take any diet pill or appetite suppressant without his consent, as these pills–whether taken alone or combined–can threaten your health.<br /> Source: 3fatchicks.com

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7 Strange but True Health Tips That is Worth a Try

<div class="single-post-thumb"> <img alt="Steaming cup of coffee" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="330" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/910-620x330.jpg?df1ef7" width="620" /> </div><h2 id="slide-title">Crazy health tricks that really work</h2><div class="spx_inspected_extr spx_global">Many methods to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">improve your health</span> are pretty straightforward: to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">lose weight</span>, eat less and exercise more; to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">boost</span> your energy, get more sleep; to prevent dehydration, drink more water. Others, however, are totally counterintuitive. The following tips really do <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">work</span>—but they may leave you scratching your head.</div><div class="spx_inspected_extr spx_global"><strong>1. To eat less, eat more</strong></div>It’s eating small frequent meals. But take note of choosing what to eat frequently too. “Eating small amounts of carbohydrates does nothing but spike your <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">blood sugar</span> and leave you wanting more carbs.” Goodson recommends choosing a protein such as peanut butter or string cheese with an apple. “They are higher in calories per serving, but the protein and fat helps you get full faster and stay full longer—and you end up eating fewer calories overall,” she says. Grabbing a 100-calorie snack pack of cookies or pretzels may seem virtuous, but it’s more likely to make you hungrier than if you ate something more substantial and healthy, says Amy Goodson, RD, dietitian for Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine.<br /> <strong>2.  Drink coffee to have a better nap</strong><br /> <img alt="3" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8303" height="187" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/314-300x187.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> There’s a study in Japan that examined <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">how to make</span> the most of a nap, people who took a “coffee nap”—consuming about 200 milligrams of caffeine (the amount in one to two cups of coffee) and then immediately taking a 20-minute rest—felt more alert and performed better on computer tests than those who only took a nap. Why does this work? A 20-minute nap ends just as the caffeine kicks in and clears the brain of a molecule called adenosine, maximizing alertness. “Adenosine is a byproduct of wakefulness and activity,” says Allen Towfigh, MD, medical director of New York Neurology & Sleep Medicine. “As adenosine <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8">levels</span> increase, we become more fatigued. Napping clears out the adenosine and, when combined with caffeine, an adenosine-blocker, further reduces its effects and amplifies the effects of the nap.<br /> <strong>3.  Don’t brush after eating, For a healthy teeth</strong><br /> <img alt="8" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8306" height="203" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/811-300x203.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> This applies especially to eating acidic foods. Acidic foods like citrus fruits, sports drinks, tomatoes, soda (both diet and regular)—can soften tooth enamel “like wet sandstone,” says Howard R. Gamble, immediate past president of the Academy of General Dentistry. Brushing your <a href="http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20398266,00.html">teeth</a> at this stage can speed up acid’s effect on your enamel and erode the layer underneath. Gamble suggests waiting 30 to 60 minutes before brushing.<br /> <strong>4.  Do not take energy drinks when you’re tired</strong><br /> <img alt="4" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8304" height="247" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/415-300x247.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> Energy drinks contain up to five times more caffeine than coffee plus some sugar, but the boost they provide is fleeting and comes with unpleasant side effects like nervousness, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10">irritability</span>, and rapid heartbeat, says Goodson. Plus, energy drinks often contain high levels of taurine, a central nervous system stimulant, and upwards of 50 grams of sugar per can that is equivalent to 13 spoonful. The sweet stuff spikes blood sugar temporarily, only to crash soon after, leaving you sluggish and foggyheaded—and reaching for <em>another</em> energy drink. Double everything.<br /> <strong>5.  Gain Weight if you want to lose some</strong><br /> Muscle weight, that is.  “You can get bigger muscles and get smaller overall if you lose the fat,” he says. “The bulk so many women fear only occurs if you don’t lose fat and develop muscle on top of it.” Cut back on calories and add weight to your workout to lose inches. The reason: Although a pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle, muscle takes up less space, says Mark Nutting, fitness director of SACO Sport & Fitness in Saco, Maine.<br /> <strong> 6.  Drink water when you’re bloated</strong><br /> We usually drink water for the belief that it alleviates the feeling of bloatedness. When you feel bloated, drinking water sounds as if it would only make matters worse, but it can often help, says James Lee, MD, gastroenterologist with St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif. If you’re on a high-fiber diet, for instance, then your body needs more water to work more efficiently, says Dr. Lee. “Water mixes with water soluble fiber and makes it into a gel like substance. This affects the motility of the gut and reduces the symptom of bloating.” Drinking more water also relieves bloating caused by dehydration. When you’re dehydrated, your body clings to the water your body does have, causing you to puff up.<br /> <strong> 7.  Drink a hot beverage to cool off </strong><br /> <img alt="1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8301" height="300" src="http://www.healthdigezt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/127-300x300.jpg?df1ef7" width="300" /><br /> Very uncommon and strange yet really effective.  Two recent studies say that a hot beverage will definitely cool you off compared to an iced drink—and so do other cultures where drinking hot tea in hot weather is the norm, like in India. When you sip a hot beverage, your body senses the change in temperature and increases your sweat production. Then, as the sweat evaporates from your skin, you cool off naturally.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #999999;"><em><small>Source:health.com<br />Photo Credit:img.webmd.com/maxeffectsnaturals.com</small></em></span>

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