Health

A truly healthy person has a sound body and mind that is free of disease and infirmity. Healthy living includes taking the steps needed to optimize one's chances of surviving and thriving, like eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Questions relating to all aspects of health and living a healthy life are welcome here!

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Health

What are the duties of a health prefect?

Everyone has some duties for their good heath.

1. Proper sleep (8 hours minimum)

2. Drink More Water

3. Eat Healthy Food

4. Some Exercise Daily

5. Avoid Junk Food

6. Eat Some Food Every 2 hours

7. Take Shower Daily

8. Avoid Too Much Alcohol Consumption

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Dieting and Weight Loss
Exercise

Easiest way to lose lower stomach fat?

If You Want To Lose Your Fat, You Need To Do Three Things

First, take a healthy diet, don't eat sugar products like soft drinks, ice cream, chocolates, etc.

Second, the most important exercise, do a different type of exercise like crunches, leg raise, squats, reverse crunches, push up, and many more exercises. If you don't have too much time to exercise hiring a personal trainer in London is the better option for you. He/she will take you towards your fitness goals.

Third, last but not least rest, rest takes the major role to lose weight.

More info visit us at myhomepersonaltrainer.co.uk

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Dieting and Weight Loss
Health
Nutrition
How To

How to lose belly fat?

As many wise men said, you can't target fat loss to a certain part of your body. If you want to lose belly fat, you have to lose overall fat. For that, you have to dedicate yourself to a proper workout program, a healthy diet on a daily basis, and mental determination so that you don't drift off from your ultimate goal. You can even use aloe vera for belly fat loss as it has a lot of herbal properties that can help in turning your body into a fat-burning machine from the inside. Try to adapt a healthy lifestyle and you can kiss your belly fat goodbye forever.
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Carbohydrates and Low-Carb Diets
Nutrition

How many grams of carbs are recommended per day?

HOW MANY GRAMS OF CARBS ARE RECOMMENDED PER DAY

It depends on whether you want to aim for optimum health, in addition to whether you want to

  • lose weight
  • maintain weight
  • or gain weight.

Therefore, the question overall is answered using sub headings -- one is for weight loss, one is for weight maintenance or weight gain, and one is for optimum health for all groups.

HOW MANY GRAMS OF CARBS ARE RECOMMENDED PER DAY FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT

For weight loss 20-60 grams of carbohydrate are recommended per day, depending on your level of activity. However, 60 grams would be rather too much for those who might be insulin resistance and, by that, have great difficulty losing weight, gain weight very easily, or have a history of repeated dieting. Many overweight people have a degree of insulin resistance (often without being aware if it). If this sounds like you, use the lowest level of the carbohydrate range. At the bottom of this answer, you will find a page link leading to a list of low carbohydrate foods, and a choice of free low carbohydrate diets, plus page links to free Fruit and Vegetable Carbohydrate Charts to use as daily guides for weight loss.

Also, avoid or strictly limit refined processed carbohydrates (apart from an occasional treat). Over-consumption of refined processed carbohydrate is a major cause of weight gain, obesity, heart disease and many other diet related diseases. (You can read more about this, further down this page, in the section that is for all groups). At the bottom of this answer there is also a page link leading to a full list of refined processed carbohydrates.

In addition, replace refined processed carbohydrate with more of the so called 'fat burning foods and take full advantage of the fat burning thermic effect of these nutritious foods. Again, at the bottom of this answer, you will find a page link leading to a list of fat burning foods and more in depth information about the thermic effect of food.

HOW MANY GRAMS OF CARBS ARE RECOMMENDED PER DAY FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO MAINTAIN WEIGHT OR GAIN WEIGHT

If you are not trying to lose weight, 180-230 grams are sometimes recommended. Please note, however, that unlike protein or fat there is no minimum daily requirement of carbohydrate for good health or to sustain life. For free Fruit and Vegetable Carbohydrate Charts to use as daily guides for weight maintenance, or weight gain, and for a free list of the foods to avoid or strictly limit for optimum health, use page links at the bottom of this answer.

CRUCIAL HEALTH ADVICE FOR ALL GROUPS

Irrespective of how many grams of carbs are recommended per day for you as an individual, for optimum health you need to avoid or strictly limit refined processed carbohydrates (apart from an occasional treat). Over-consumption of these particular carbohydrates is a major cause of many diet related diseases and conditions. The diseases, often referred to as diseases of Western civilization, such as insulin resistance, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, obesity, and many other diet related diseases and conditions, became pervasive in the twentieth century primarily because of our high consumption of refined processed carbohydrates. At the bottom of this answer, you will find a page link leading to a full list of these foods.

SUMMARY: FOR ALL GROUPS

Now that you know how many grams of carbs are recommended per day for you, lets summarize the advice given. For health, weight loss, weight maintenance, or weight gain, strictly limit refined processed carbohydrates. As stated earlier, over-consumption of these foods is a major cause of many diet related diseases and conditions.

In addition to counting carbohydrates, if you are able bodied and want to aim further for optimum health, add weight/strength training exercises to your health regime. Male or female, beginner or more advanced, you are never too old to benefit from exercise.

Exercise is like the Fountain of Youth!

At the bottom of this answer, you will find a page link leading to free weight/strength training exercises suitable for beginners onwards. In addition, to the many benefits of weight/strength training, more muscle will enable you to eat more food without gaining weight. This is because muscle is your Metabolic Furnace that burns body fat twenty-four hours a day and not just when you are exercising. (Don't worry you do not have to build huge muscles to benefit from weight/strength training


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or the free lists, charts and plans related to how many carbs per day for weight loss, weight maintenance, weight gain, and optimum health, use the links listed below.


  1. Refined Processed Carbohydrates (to avoid or strictly limit apart from an occasional treat)
  2. List of the Nutritious Fat Burning Foods (to replace refined processed carbohydrates)
  3. Carbohydrate in Fruits Chart (a daily guide, for weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain)
  4. Carbohydrate in Vegetables Chart (a daily guide for weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain)
  5. How to use Low Carb Foods, and a choice of free Low Carb Diets
  6. Weight/Strength Training Exercises for Optimum Health, weight loss, weight maintenance, or weight gain
  7. Weight Loss, or Weight Gain (suitable for beginners or upwards)



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ADD-ADHD
Medication and Drugs

What medications are used to treat ADHD?

The most common medications used to treat ADHD are drugs belonging to a category of drugs called psychostimulants. These drugs include amphetamines such as Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts), Adderall XR (mixed amphetamine salts extended-release), Desoxyn (methamphetamine), Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine), Dexedrine Spansules (dextroamphetamine), and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). Many other stimulants contain methylphenidate, including drugs such as Ritalin, Methylin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal).

Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) and Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate extended-release) are, simply put, simply more potent forms of methylphenidate also used for ADHD.

Amphetamines work by increasing levels of the monoamines dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Methylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate have no clinically significant effect on serotonin.

By increasing extra cellular concentrations of monoamines there is increased receptor binding leading to enhanced cellular communication. For the most part the areas of the brain that are most stimulated are the under active areas that control impulse (and other things). As a result the under active areas "wake up" and are better able to control impulse and concentration.

Strattera (atomoxetine) is a non-stimulant FDA approved for ADHD typically used in people who fail to properly respond to stimulants, for people with substance abuse problems, and some doctors used Strattera as a first time treatment despite the fact Strattera is not nearly as effective as stimulants. Strattera is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, more similar to antidepressants than other FDA approved ADHD medication. Strattera acts by inhibiting the norepinephrine transporter (NET), preventing norepinephrine from going back into the pre-synaptic cell which increased receptor binding.

The drugs Catapres (clonidine) and Tenex (guanfacine) are also popular and can be taken alone or more commonly taken with a stimulant. These drugs also reduce side effects like insomnia. The FDA has recently approved

Intuniv (guanfacine extended-release) and Kapvay (clonidine extended-release) for ADHD, particularly when taken with a stimulant.

Off label medication are sometimes used including the antidepressant Wellbutrin (bupropion), and the "wake promoting agents" Provigil, Alertec (modafinil) and Nuvigil (armodafanil). Typically these drugs are only used when traditional stimulants fail or are added to stimulants.

There are a number of other drugs that may be used depending on the severity and symptoms of the ADHD.

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) including Tofranil (imipramine), Norpramin (desipramine), and Aventyl, Pamelor (nortriptyline) have some evidence they are useful for ADHD.

There is no "best" drug as each drug works differently with each individual. In some cases, medication is not effective for unknown reasons but 70-90% of people do respond to medication.

As always talk to your doctor about treatment.

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Dieting and Weight Loss
Nutrition

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?

More research is needed to get a conclusive answer, but some studies have suggested that eating a nutritious meal in the morning does help to kickstart your metabolism. Nutritious is the keyword here, as there’s obviously a big difference between eggs and donuts when it comes to a beneficial breakfast. It’s also been shown that going without breakfast is associated with a higher Body Mass Index. The weight aspect aside, most experts seem to be in favor of a well-balanced breakfast that includes protein, whole grain, and a fruit or vegetable.

However, the tagline "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" was actually coined by cereal companies as a marketing tactic, so it’s fair to be a little skeptical of breakfast’s supposed benefits. And what’s more, there’s some research to back up that skepticism—one recent review found no significant weight management benefits to eating breakfast.

"The key message is that if a person likes to eat breakfast, that is fine. However, there is no evidence that we should be encouraging people to change their eating pattern to include breakfast in order to prevent weight gain or obesity," Flavia Cicuttini, senior author of the review, said.

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Dieting and Weight Loss
Nutrition
How To

How to lose stomach fat?

Check this weight loss tips: https:// bit. ly/31E8TFw

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Conditions and Diseases
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Sinus Infections

What causes bumps on the back of your tongue?

Sodium channels are that form ion channels, conducting sodium ions (Na+) through cellular plasma membrane. Voltage-gated sodium channels (also called "VGSCs" or "Nav channel") are present in the membrane of most excitable cells and are involved in many cardiac or neuronal diseases.

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Personal Hygiene

Is it better to take a shower in the morning or at night?

I prefer to shower at night because then I wash off all the sweat from the day and get into bed feeling clean and comfy.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

How can you make yourself stop touching your face?

If it helps, you’re not the only one. According to a 2015 study, people touch their faces an average of 23 times per hour. That’s a pretty tough habit to break, but doing so could significantly decrease your risk of contracting infections.

One of the most common ways for infections to spread is when you touch something, picking up a germ, and then rub your eyes, nose, or mouth. To kick the habit, experts in hand hygiene (which, yes, is a real thing you can be an expert in) suggest changing something in your environment, like wearing something on your hands or face, to make you realize you’re touching your face. If you’re aware you’re doing it, you can train yourself to stop. And if you really need to scratch your nose or something, they suggest covering your hand in a tissue.

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Dieting and Weight Loss
Calorie Count

How many calories are in eggs?

The use of human hepatocytes is considered to be the "gold standard" for assessing whether a compound induces CYP isoform expression.

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Dieting and Weight Loss
Fitness

What are fat burning foods?

Here are my tips for starting to lose weight:

If you want the best way to lose weight email me and i will send you this free info that's worked for 100's of people trying to lose weight - beinshape9@gmailDOTcom (add a . instead of DOT)

1.Start Moving: If you are not losing weight, then it means either you are not moving much or moving less or doing the wrong thing at the gym which is not giving you results. So, move that body of yours and start burning some calories.

2.Eat Right: It is not dieting or but rather eating right. Fast foods are tasty, cheap and save a lot of time, but are also fast tickets to death, very cheap when we later end up in the hospital and need not invest a lot of time overcoming the gifts of lifestyle diseases these fast foods give us. Eating right means:

a.grocery shopping

b.not so budget friendly: one kg broccoli costs INR 200, but a plate of Samosa costs INR 30!!!

c.takes a lot of time in preparing.

d.But believe me, you will be happy that you ate right because, your weighing machine will thank you, your hospital records will make you happy, your health will improve for the best and you will be a happy and healthier individual.

3.Stay Hydrated: Our brain sometimes doesn’t understand whether we are hungry or thirsty and so gives the wrong signals, so instead of grabbing a bite, first drink a glass of water and if you still feel hungry, then go grab a bite.

a.Also do not drink water 30 min before a meal and 1 hour after the meal.

b.Drink water(warm water preferably) early in the morning , before brushing for best results and a clean colon.

4. Eat at the Right time: You might eat right but eating at the wrong time will not give us the desired results. Finish your dinner by 8:00 PM and eat nothing until breakfast the next day.

5. Enough Sleep: Sleep for at least 6–8 hours daily. People who do not get enough sleep tend to be more stressed and food provides them relief, so hit the sack soon. Here are a few more tips that might help.

6. Do not skip a meal: If you do that, you will end up being very hungry and will binge eat, which is worst. So always eat your meal.

7.Eat only if you are hungry: Do not stress eat or let cravings guide you, remember you binge or overeat and then you are filled with guilt and you repeat the mistake, thinking just this time!!!! and you won’t realize that jsut this time has in fact made you 10–20 kilos fatter!!!

8.Mind over matter: Always nothing can beat your morale or your psychological strength. Decide on a goal and don’t budge until you hit it. You and you alone can do it, you are the master of your life, one can only guide, but you have to walk the path.

If you want the best way to lose weight email me and i will send you this free info that's worked for 100's of people trying to lose weight - beinshape9@gmailDOTcom (add a . instead of DOT)

Hope this helps.

Stay Healthy, Stay Happy :)

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Literature and Language
Prefixes Suffixes and Root Words

What are examples of prefixes and suffixes?

A prefix is a syllable placed in front of a word to add or to change its meaning.

Prefix -- Meaning -- Example

1) anti -- against, opposite -- anti-fungal, antidepressant

2) auto -- self -- autograph, automobile

3) bi -- two -- bicycle, bivalve

4) con -- with -- contact, conform, converse

5) un -- not -- unconvincing, unnatural, unprepared

6) re -- again -- revisit, reenter

7) a, an -- not, without -- amoral, anesthetic, apolitical, asocial

8) ab -- away from -- abduction, abstain, abnormal

9) ambi -- both -- ambidextrous, ambivalent

10) centro, centri -- around, center -- concentric, centrifugal

11) dis -- apart, not -- disengage, discord, discomfort

A suffix is a set of letters added at the end of a word to make another word or as an inflexion. It can alter the spelling of words when changing the part of speech.

Suffix -- Meaning -- Example

1) -er -- doer -- teacher

2) -able -- able to -- unbelievable

3) -ous -- full of -- dangerous

4) -ness -- state of being -- happiness

5) -ful -- full of -- wonderful

6) -ly or y --like -- gently, wintry

7) -ment --state of -- government

8) -cide -- kill(ing) -- patricide, infanticide, herbicide, suicide

9) -logy -- study field of -- biology, geology, etymology, cardiology

10) -phobia -- exaggerated fear -- photophobia, claustrophobia, agoraphobia

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Dieting and Weight Loss
Carbohydrates and Low-Carb Diets

Best foods for weight loss?

5 keys to weight loss for life

1. Eat more veggies, reduce carbs -

Then carb cycle. Eliminate grains like processed white breads, grains, white potatoes, corn and foods which contain high sugar. Get your nutrition from eating more veggies, allowing the shedding of water from the body, reducing muscle glycogen stores. Over a couple of weeks, you will lose a substantial amount of weight, and transition into the body fat burning mode that you are after. The trick is to stick to this plan, and begin to accustom your body towards eating an enhanced fibre and vitamin intake.

I suggest doing this for 2 weeks, then transition towards better alternative carbs such as sweet potato, white basmati rice and oats. Work these back into your diet slowly, monitoring how your body reacts to which carb source. You will have a higher carbohydrate meal every 5–6 days. The other days you will eat low carbohydrate, with veggies as your main source (eliminating the carb sources above).

2. Adding protein to your meal with veggies and fats.

Minimize your protein intake to a hand full, or a deck of cards. Load up your plate with veggies, both raw and steamed. Add olive oil, coconut oil, macadamia oil avocado or walnut oil. Feed yourself every 3–4 hours, keeping your blood sugar levels steady, and abolishing any of those awful cravings that take over when we are experiencing food deprivation.

3. Make sure you are getting plenty of healthy fats in your diet.

Fats assist us in maintaining our brain health, focus and also keeping use satiated. Always add coconut oil to your foods when cooking them, olive oil to your salads and cooked veggies as a garnish, and avocado. When you decrease carbs, you should increase your intake of fats. Reason being is that you train your body to become metabolically flexible, allowing the space for it to burn stored fat for energy. Carbs alone cannot do this. Also, watch your protein intake as well. Too much protein blocks this metabolic flexibility.

4. Weight train above and beyond cardio.

When you eat properly (such as the eating plan above) you will naturally lose body fat and feel a lot better overall. Weight training and HIIT help you accelerate the effects of fat loss even further. It also preserves muscle mass, and improves the bodies response to fat burning as a fuel. When you eat restricted calories , you run the risk of losing muscle mass. This means that your ability to burn calories substantially lowers, therefore making it harder to lose body fat. Therefore, weight training increases your bodies ability to build muscle, and maintain it. HIIT assists in the burning of body fat as well, increasing your caloric burn for hours after you perform the exercise, and enhances strength. Just note that HIIT must only be used for 30 minutes or less. Any more, and you will begin to experience muscle mass loss. There is such a term as too much of a good thing!

5. Gut health is above and beyond important, not only for weight loss, but for health and longevity. Your gut must have a multitude of good bacteria in order for you can experience optimal health. That means, being disease free, lean and healthy. Although there is a lot that can be said about this topic, I do recommend a proper gut cleanse. This eliminates the bad bacteria, sweeps the slate clean (so to speak) and then allows for the good bacteria to begin occupying the space again. When this happens, weight loss and vitality will become a lot easier! Let me recommend a product I first used 2 years ago, and still to this day take it for maintenance mode. It’s called gutright, and it comes with a 10 day cleanse (which is very easy mind you), it’s pleasant tasting and very easy to do. Try it out and see what it can do for you also.

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Human Anatomy and Physiology
Drinking Water

Is drinking too much water toxic?

Yes, drinking too much water can be toxic - except it is very hard to drink too much fresh, clean water to be able to die. Normal healthy people would need to drink on the order of 20 liters per day for it to be toxic but people with some medical problems, particularly the elderly and very young, can get toxic on much lesser amounts. Also people with psychiatric disorders, most notably schizophrenia.

Drinking too much water is called polydipsia. This, as well as several other processes, can cause low blood concentrations of sodium, which is known as (dilutional) hyponatremia.

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Cold and Flu
Infectious Diseases
Viruses (biological)

How can you protect yourself and others from viruses and flu?

1. Minimize physical contact.

2. Tweak the way employees work.

3. Tap and cap with the available resources.

4. Sanitize workspace and equip employees with PPE kits.

If you are looking for an informational article for SMEs, you can visit SMEQuest.

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Sanitization and Germs
Health

Is using hand sanitizer just as good as washing your hands?

Not really. Obviously, sanitizer is better than nothing, but washing your hands is preferable in a variety of circumstances.

There are certain kinds of germs that sanitizers aren’t great at getting rid of, and many people don’t use them properly (not using enough or wiping it off prematurely, for example). Hand washing is also a better option when your hands are visibly greasy or dirty, and it’s much better at getting rid of harmful chemicals like pesticides.

However, hand washing isn’t always convenient, and there are so many cute and good-smelling hand sanitizers in the world, it would be a shame to forsake them entirely. If you use hand sanitizers, you want one with at least 60 percent alcohol for maximum effectiveness.

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Oral Health and Dental Care
Founding Fathers
US Presidents
George Washington
Fillings Crowns and Dentures

What were George Washington's false teeth made from?

Washington wore many partial and full dentures over the course of his life, but contrary to popular belief, none were made out of wood. Instead, they were made from ivory, lead-tin alloy, copper alloy, silver alloy, real human teeth, and probably cow and horse teeth, too.

Dentures made of wood weren't common in his time, and although his false teeth were very uncomfortable, they were also fairly advanced for the late 18th century. The wooden teeth myth probably stems from the fact that as the ivory dentures were used and stained, they developed a grainy look, possibly being mistaken for wood.

Unfortunately, the real human teeth he used were likely purchased from slaves, and they didn’t really have the option to refuse the purchase.

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Exercise
Weightlifting
Weight Training and Strength Training

How long does it take to see weight lifting results?

You can get results in 1-2 weeks. That is, you can 'feel' some muscles growing, but dont expect to look noticably different. On the first day lift weights for about 30 mins, and make sure you lift weights that are 'reasonably heavy' but not to an extent that you are struggling after the 3rd lift (rep). Your muscles must hurt for a few days after this session, to the extent that when you extend your arm it hurts, and when you do a sit up it hurts. If they don't , you need to go back and lift heavier weights. Once you have completed this initial session, you need to increase your weights marginally each session. For toning your body you generally go for less weights but more reps. For big muscles you go for bigger weights but fewer reps. Also, make sure you rest your muscles for at least 48 hours otherwise you could actually go backwards! So on day one you might do biceps and abs, on day 2 you do chest and triceps. If you go to the gym 4 or 5 days a week, I promise you will notice some difference (or moreso 'feeling' ) in about 2 weeks. After 4 you will notice your biceps and chest musles will be bigger. After 6 bigger, etc etc. The more results you get, the more research you can do on better exercisies , diet, etc. Finally, its important to know how muscles develop: when you lift weights you are sort of 'damaging' or tearing your muscles. Your body needs to repair them, which it does in the 48 hour rest period, but actually makes the muscle slightly bigger 'just in case'. This is why you need to increase your weights marginally after each training session.

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Health
Weight Training and Strength Training
How To

How to build muscle and burn fat?

Here are my tips for starting to lose weight:

If you want the best way to lose weight email me and i will send you this free info that's worked for 100's of people trying to lose weight - beinshape9@gmailDOTcom (add a . instead of DOT)

1.Start Moving: If you are not losing weight, then it means either you are not moving much or moving less or doing the wrong thing at the gym which is not giving you results. So, move that body of yours and start burning some calories.

2.Eat Right: It is not dieting or but rather eating right. Fast foods are tasty, cheap and save a lot of time, but are also fast tickets to death, very cheap when we later end up in the hospital and need not invest a lot of time overcoming the gifts of lifestyle diseases these fast foods give us. Eating right means:

a.grocery shopping

b.not so budget friendly: one kg broccoli costs INR 200, but a plate of Samosa costs INR 30!!!

c.takes a lot of time in preparing.

d.But believe me, you will be happy that you ate right because, your weighing machine will thank you, your hospital records will make you happy, your health will improve for the best and you will be a happy and healthier individual.

3.Stay Hydrated: Our brain sometimes doesn’t understand whether we are hungry or thirsty and so gives the wrong signals, so instead of grabbing a bite, first drink a glass of water and if you still feel hungry, then go grab a bite.

a.Also do not drink water 30 min before a meal and 1 hour after the meal.

b.Drink water(warm water preferably) early in the morning , before brushing for best results and a clean colon.

4. Eat at the Right time: You might eat right but eating at the wrong time will not give us the desired results. Finish your dinner by 8:00 PM and eat nothing until breakfast the next day.

5. Enough Sleep: Sleep for at least 6–8 hours daily. People who do not get enough sleep tend to be more stressed and food provides them relief, so hit the sack soon. Here are a few more tips that might help.

6. Do not skip a meal: If you do that, you will end up being very hungry and will binge eat, which is worst. So always eat your meal.

7.Eat only if you are hungry: Do not stress eat or let cravings guide you, remember you binge or overeat and then you are filled with guilt and you repeat the mistake, thinking just this time!!!! and you won’t realize that jsut this time has in fact made you 10–20 kilos fatter!!!

8.Mind over matter: Always nothing can beat your morale or your psychological strength. Decide on a goal and don’t budge until you hit it. You and you alone can do it, you are the master of your life, one can only guide, but you have to walk the path.

If you want the best way to lose weight email me and i will send you this free info that's worked for 100's of people trying to lose weight - beinshape9@gmailDOTcom (add a . instead of DOT)

Hope this helps.

Stay Healthy, Stay Happy :)

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Drinking Water
Health

Do I really need to drink eight glasses of water per day?

Although conventional wisdom holds that humans need eight, 8-ounce glasses of water each day, the truth is a little more complicated. According to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an adequate daily fluid intake is about 125 ounces (3.7 liters) for men and about 91 ounces (2.7 liters) for women. However, keep in mind that these fluid intake guidelines include all sources of water, not just glasses of the stuff. In fact, we get about 20 percent of our daily water from what we eat, especially fruits and vegetables.

The truth is that when it comes to hydration, one size does not fit all. There are many factors that should influence an individual’s daily water intake, including where you live, your activity level, and your overall health. So while there is no scientific evidence that supports the “8x8 rule,” staying hydrated is still important. The best advice is to trust your own body, and when you’re thirsty, reach for water first.

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What are the 8 comprehensive school health program?

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Vitamins and Supplements
Urinary System

Is bright yellow urine normal?

It's not necessarily a danger sign. You may be simply offloading a high concentration of vitamin C (which, when you over-consume, simply dumps the excess to the urine), or betacarotene, the precursor to vitamin A, and the coloring agent in lots of orange fruits and veggies such as carrots or cantaloupe. Also, a lot of the B-vitamins can have this exact effect. If the urine is clear, this is a good sign and makes the vitamin density the most likely explanation.

It could also mean that you're somewhat dehydrated and you're expelling very rich urine. In that case - rehydrate! :} Note that this works better with liquids that have some electrolytes in them - some salts. These include sports drinks like Gatorade, various juices (such as orange, pineapple or tomato), or simply drinking water and having a banana or two (high in potassium - an electrolyte).

Far less common are cases of kidney problems. But if this is a new phenomenon for you, and has no other symptoms, I wouldn't worry unless it persists.

I would definitely rather be excreting excess vitamins in my bright yellow (normal) urine, than having clear urine and vitamin-starved body cells.

More comments from WikiAnswers contributors:

  • Asparagus is another veggie that will make your urine bright yellow. Drink lots of water (8 glasses a day) and that will help to flush out the kidneys.

    Bright yellow urine can mean that your body is dehydrated and also it can mean you are highly acidic. Yellow urine indicates that a person is able to flush out acids stored in the body or that a person's body is not able to process the food that he is eating. If it is the first situation it is good. If it is second situation it is bad. Liver does not get any water if taken with meals or shortly afterward. Such water is flushed out of the body faster. One should drink 1 hour before meals to be able to get the water to the liver. Except for this period one should not drink water. Drinking one hours before meals will help water to stay in the body for a longer period and work on the acids and toxins for a longer time.

    Taking certain vitamins will turn your urine intensely yellow.

  • Urine should be almost clear in color, if you're drinking enough clear fluids. The less you drink, the darker your urine will become, and some medications will affect urine color. If you're not taking meds, then up your water intake; drinking cranberry juice also helps the kidneys to flush any toxins which can lead to urinary tract infections.

    Water, water and more water! Six 8 oz. glasses a day is what is good for you, but even 4-5 will make a difference.

  • To add, it is usually the B Vitamins, found either in multivitamins or as a additional supplement, that can make urine bright yellow or even orange. Other medications, such as ones for urinary tract infections, can do the same thing (such as phenazopydidine, AZO-standard, etc.). Read the information the pharmacy gives along with any prescription medication you are taking to see if this is a common side effect of them. Otherwise, you can certainly see a physician if you are concerned.

    Although this is a commonly mentioned "fact" in the news, there is no scientific evidence behind the "8 glasses of water a day" theory.

  • Before you spend a bunch of money on supplements (many of which are useless), try drinking more water. Urine is yellow because the major waste product of the blood, bilirubin converts to urobilin in the kidneys. Urobilins are yellow. Drinking more water will dilute your urine and it will appear clearer.
  • While it is true that many are re-thinking the "8 glasses a day theory," it is also true that not being properly hydrated can cause urine that is bright yellow in color. B Vitamins and other medications can also cause discolored urine. Pay attention to your fluid intake (and remember to drink before you feel thirsty), and you should see a change in color.
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Nutrition

How can you gain weight quickly and easily?

if you NEED to gain weight for medical reasons, load up on junk food.

weight gain is all about calorie balance, find your maintenance calories and add about 300 - 500 to it. then start eating to meet those calories.

consume 1g per pound of bodyweight in protein to maximize the effects of weight training on body composition, therefor muscle mass accumulated during your weight gain

fats are very calorically dense, carbs and salt taste good. combine all this and you'll have no trouble gaining weight lol

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Food Safety

Is it safe to eat chicken every day?

When it comes to non-vegetarian food, people often think that eating meat on a daily basis is not good. This belief is partially wrong. According to health experts, it is necessary to understand the mode of cooking the meat and the type of meat you are eating. If we talk about chicken, the variations loaded with spices, cream and butter are definitely not worth a daily diet. The ideal way to get the maximum benefits of chicken is to either grill it or roast it. Full of nutrients, the tender meat is also known as the powerhouse of energy.

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