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Brain Damaging Habits

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Here are some habits which causes damage to our brain.

1. No Breakfast

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.
This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating

It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation

Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping

Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts

Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

Reasons for Sleeping and Waking up Early

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Got this in my mail box and i think it’s worth sharing.

Evening at 9 – 11pm: is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm – 1am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 – 3am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 – 5am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 – 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 – 9am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 – 10am rather than no meal at all.

Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don’t sleep late.

Benefits of Exercising

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Exercises are necessary and beneficial especially for those middle aged people. There are exrecises fit for different age group which could keep them active and healthy.

For the younger ones, a more strenuous exercise routine will surely make them stronger and of course intensity fits their young bodies. But, for the older ones, a light but consistent physical activity will not only make them active, it will also enhance their strength and energy.

A person who exercises regularly is more energetic and healthy. Exercising thoughout your life have a  lot of benefits. Exercising regularly makes your heart stronger and lungs healthier.

Here are some benefits of exercises which could help with your decision whether to start your physical fitness activities…

Exercise and your mood.

After a stressful day, a workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help you calm down. Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals, which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. It will make you feel better. It can also boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise even reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.

Exercise and your diseases.

Heart disease? High blood pressure? Osteoporosis? Regular exercise is your tool to prevent and control this illnesses. Regular exercise can help you prevent — or manage — high blood pressure. Your cholesterol will benefit, too. This activity keeps your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the buildup of plaques in your arteries.

Regular exercise can also help you prevent type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer.

Exercise and your weight.

Overweight? Try walking or other physical activities. When you exercise, you burn calories. The more intense your exercise, the more calories you burn — and the easier it is to keep your weight under control.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk during your lunch break. Do jumping jacks during commercials. Better yet, turn off the TV and take a brisk walk. Dedicated workouts are great, but activity you accumulate throughout the day helps you burn calories, too.

Exercise and your heart and lungs.

Regular exercise can leave you breathing easier. Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. In fact, regular exercise helps your entire cardiovascular system — the circulation of blood through your heart and blood vessels — work more efficiently. When your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you’ll have more energy to do the things you enjoy.

Exercise and your sleep.

A good night’s sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. Exercise is sometimes the key to a better sleep. Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. The natural dip in body temperature five to six hours after you exercise might help you fall asleep.

Exercise and your sex life.

Regular exercise can leave you feeling energized and looking better, which may have a positive effect on your sex life. Exercise also improves your circulation, which can lead to more satisfying sex. And men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than are men who don’t exercise, especially as they get older.

Exercise can also be — fun!

Exercise doesn’t have to be drudgery. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a local climbing wall or hiking trail. Push your kids on the swings or climb with them on the jungle gym. Plan a neighborhood kickball or touch football game. Find an activity you enjoy, and go for it. If you get bored, try something new. If you’re moving, it counts!

Now, what are you waiting for? Start a physical activity today and enjoy the benefits of exercising! :)

Written by Pinoy Daily Talk

January 18, 2009 at 6:23 pm

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