By now, it is probably no surprise to anybody that people in the “developed world” eat far to much. The average size of a plate of food in a restaurant is 4 to 6 times larger than a recommended portion size. We have also become accustomed to finishing whatever is put in front of us. I remember as do all of us my parents and grandparents telling me that my eyes were bigger than me belly and the all to uncomfortable feeling in my tummy soon after that they were right. This is one of those little lose weight tips with a big impact. DO YOU KNOW THE SIZE OF YOUR STOMACH? Your Stomach is approximately the size of your fist. But look at the food this afternoon or tonight at the dinner table! It is not a set guide but it is important to consider the size of the food portion on your plate. That lunchbox had so much food in that you had to put it in a bag with the extra bits that would not fit in. And because it is a lunch box you had to eat it all at lunch in one go! LIMIT YOUR FOOD PORTION Studies have shown that people given a small plate of food will feel just as satisfied after a meal compared to people who are given larger plates of food. To start try and limit the food portion to that which will only fit in the lunch box. Read more...
Archive for September, 2009
Caring Your Hair
Sep 13
Here are some hair care tips that you can use to improve the health and look of your hair. Read more...
Brown spots, also known as age spots and liver spots are curable once you know the root cause for them in the first place. They can be removed, but if precautions aren’t taken to remove the root cause then it’s probable that they will simply reappear. Despite being called “liver spots”, it is generally accepted in the dermatological world that they aren’t necessarily a sign of liver malfunction or poor health. The cause of Brown Spots The underlying biological process that causes brown spots is primarily the overproduction of the pigment, melanin. What causes the body to produce excessive amounts of melanin varies somewhat. In the majority of cases, melanin overproduction is caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight but in rarer instances melanin can be overproduced when women take birth control pills or when menopausal women take Hormone Replacement Therapy. Are there any health risks attached to Melanin over production? No, they are not considered indicative of poor internal health although it is an obvious sign that the skin is damaged likely by free radicals. The extent of the damage depends on the darkness of the spots and the frequency of which they appear. Read more...
For most people exercise is the one thing that makes them lose hope of ever shedding off the extra weight that they have always longed to lose. Exercise can be light exercise for instance, going for a walk can be considered as light exercise. There is also moderate exercise such as cycling as well as vigorous exercise such as running or heavy weight training. Different people engage in regular exercise for different reasons but the main reason for working out is to lose weight. However, many people will turn to short cuts where they will get diets that will promise to facilitate losing weight quickly. Read more...
Propecia has proven to be effective in 9 out of 10 cases. Apart from preventing hair loss, in a few cases, Propecia has helped in follicular rejuvenation that has aided hair re-grow. A significant medical breakthrough, Propecia is known to stop and reverse hair loss in males. It is used world over for its efficacy in turning around androgenetic alopecia in males. Read more...
