INNER HEALTH

The Secret, The Mind And The Way We Think - Can It Affect Our Health?
By Liz Ferguson

All those exponents of THE SECRET will loudly acclaim. "YES IT DOES".
The Secret teaches that our brain and the way we think is absolutely crucial to our results in life, no matter what those results may be, whether they be health, finances, relationships etc. Bob Proctor today is still teaching these principles and my guess is that he's making a fortune. If he is making so much money then what he teaches must be working for people otherwise his product would be valueless.

Anthony Robins, the guru of personal development teaches these principles as does Gerry Clark, world renouned motivator.

Dr Caroline Leaf from South Africa has a book out that is absolutely amazing. ( "'WHO SWITCHED OFF MY BRAIN''.) She has researched this concept, used it in her practise and teaches it all around the world. She has found that the brain sends out different signals with each different emotion. These signals are responsible for the release of different chemicals. Good emotion equals good healthy chemicals, example serotonin.. Bad emotion (fear) equals bad chemical, example adrenalin.

Now don't get me wrong here, adrenalin in moderation is good, in copious amounts, like all day and for weeks on end is damaging to the system, it's an overload, therefore toxic.That is like a lot of things in this world we live in.

Sunshine for example is very good for us, very necessary for our bodies, for our Vitamin D supplies and my opinion is that we know nothing compared to what there is to know. So my guess is that there is another 20 or so reasons why sunlight is good for us ; BUT not in overdoses. Sunburn being an obvious detrimental result along with skin cancer and sun spots.

Back to Dr Leaf, she has actual brain shots in her book that shows how damaging emotions can kill off parts of the brain (and I thought it was only pot users and alcoholics).

Another doctor in the US whom is often interviewed on some of the christian networks is Dr Don Colbert.. Here is a man who trained as a conventional doctor, was in practise for several years but had severe health problems himself. He "SAW THE LIGHT "so to speak and searched for solutions firstly for his own personal issues and then for his patients. He also is a strong exponent of the way we think affecting our health. I personally have seen him interviewed several times and he explains the relationship between the emotions and the toxic chemicals that damage our health. He calls them toxic emotions.

K C Craichy in his book SUPER HEALTH talks of the damages of stress on our health. Now tell me, how many everyday, conventional doctors understand the damaging effects of stress? The answer to that question will have to be in the hundreds of thousands I believe.
KC recommends prayer and meditation. Turning to God in times of worry and apprehension as we learn to trust in a far greater power rather that ourselves allows peace and calmness in much more readily. He also says in his book that stress management doesn't mean eliminating stress, it means changing how we react to it so that we don't feel overwhelmed by it..

On that note I remember something Jerry Clarke said on a tape that I used to own. He said that if something that he desired seemed too difficult, if he saw it as too hard but it was possible, he would simply change the meaning of the word easy. He now describes everything that he desires and is possible to do as EASY

Therefore it is a MIND THING after all.

My brother used the simple principle of not getting upset about anything while he was going through his conventional chemo and ray treatments. He simply says that he doesn't give a hoot. I think that being faced with such a life threatening prognosis as 6 months to live and get your affairs in order would be a great stimulus to me to change a lot of things. Hopefully I would change enough to get the job done.

I believe with all my heart that there is an answer, cure or at the very least huge help for every disease or illness that confronts mankind. All we have to do is to find it. Not everyone will, not because the answer is not there but because many of us do not do what it takes to find our answers. As Jerry Clarke would say, its easy, (possible)

Liz Ferguson

I hope this article is of encouragement and gives some ideas to you, the reader to help you move foreward to whatever your next step is healthwise, whether it be mind or body health or as in many cases, both. I am at riverbend@activ8.net.au For something to help the endocrine glandular system, the foundation of the body, go to. http://WeSeaGreen.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Liz_Ferguson

HOW TO EAT HEALTHY

How to Eat Healthy in Your Car Or Office - 5 Healthy Snacks to Go

By Diane Gilabert

Do you eat in your car or at your desk between appointments? Don't resort to the vending machine or drive-through! Here are 5 snacks that keep your weight loss goals intact. They're healthy and filling too.

1. Nuts and Seeds - A small amount of walnuts, peanuts, or sunflower seeds can go a long way when it comes to satisfying hunger. Starbucks carries small packages of healthy nuts like cashews and almonds. Not sure how well they go with coffee, but they make a healthy, nutritious snack on the go.

2. Healthy Energy Bars - The challenge is to choose a bar that is not too high in fat, sugar, or additives - and that tastes great too! My favorite is Clif Bars. They come in a huge variety of flavors to please everyone, from Chocolate Brownie to Apricot to Oatmeal Raisin.

While a little high in sugar, Clif Bars are a satisfying choice with 10 grams of quality soy protein, 4 grams of fiber, and mostly organic ingredients. This is a snack you can feel good about too. Clif bars use all-natural ingredients, and the company is environmentally sensitive. Best of all, Clif bars were originally formulated for hikers, so they pack easily and stay fresh for a long time, even in a hot car.

3. Fresh Fruit - Satisfy your sweet tooth and get a good dose of fiber with a banana or apple. Even Starbucks and 7-Eleven carry fresh fruit so there are no excuses. If you're really motivated, pop in to the grocery store and grab a pre-made fruit salad.

4. Soy Yogurt - Why soy? While that's a topic for another article, the short reason is that dairy products are generally not friendly to most of us over age 2. Soy yogurt like Whole Soy and Silk brands are made from organic soy. They're creamy and delicious and come in a variety of yummy flavors.

Soy lasts longer than dairy too, so buy a bunch and stash them in the fridge at work. Just be sure to put your name on the bag or hungry co-workers might swipe them!

5. Instant Organic Oatmeal - Nature's Path Instant Organic Oatmeal is the winner among these 5 snacks for maximum nutrition and health benefits. Low in sugar, high in fiber, and made with organic ingredients, this oatmeal is killer. It comes in boxes of 8 single-serve packets. Keep some in your desk for emergencies. You can even top with raisins or nuts for variety and extra nutrients.

These 5 snacks will keep you satiated until your next healthy meal. Yes you can stick to your diet and be a healthy eater even if the rest of your life is completely hectic!

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HEALTHY EATING TIPS

Lose Weight Faster With These Healthy Eating Tips

By Bruce A. Tucker

Who isn't looking to drop a few extra pounds as the warmer months approach? Before you starve yourself to death or kill yourself in the gym start with the basics and you'll be surprised as to how much weight you can drop just from some minor changes.

Cut out the Salt
Sure there is a level of salt that your body needs for a variety of functions; however the foods you eat now more than likely have all the salt you will need in a given day. So for starters stop adding salt to your food while cooking and stop adding it to your foods once it has been served.

Cut out the Sugar
This being the toughest of the tips, we all have some kind of sweet tooth. Whether it is for sugary carbonated soft drinks, or the occasional sugary treat like a piece of cake, a doughnut or a slice of grand mom's homemade apple pie, sugar is tough cookie to break (pun intended). But sugar accounts for a lot of everyone's weight gain. By eliminating the sugars, for example drink a diet soda as opposed to a regular soda, drink Crystal Light as opposed to regular iced tea, and so forth, can add up to some huge fat savings if you will.

Change to a Healthy Spread over Butter
Do you put butter or margarine on a lot of things? I used to do that as well. There are a number of spreads at your supermarket today that are made from healthy fats such as omega-3 and omega-6 that are far better for you and taste just as good. Also instead of using butter to grease up a pan for cooking or baking, use a non-stick fat free cooking spray. You save literally hundreds of calories from your waste line by making that change.

Whole Grains
Growing up my mom always bought the white bread, the sugary cereals and oatmeal and really got me used to what I should not have been eating in the first place. So this took some adjustment time for me, but I made the switch from white bread to multi-grain bread, sugary oatmeal to a plain oatmeal and exchanged my sugary cereals of my youth for the more healthy fiber rich cereals that I need today.

Lean Meats, Fish and Chicken
By adding in good quality proteins to your eating habits you will be giving your muscles the building blocks it needs to stay strong and get lean. The stronger your muscles the more fat they burn and that is what you are going after. Stick with lean meats, plenty of fish and chicken breasts. Before you cook the food make sure you chop off any excess fat that it may have and if you need to flavor it, there are plenty of spices on the market that are sugar free, salt free and very tasty.

These are just five of the many ways you can make minor adjustments to your eating habits today that will pay big dividends on your way to your weight loss goals. Start implementing and you will be there in no time.

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EFFECTIVE DIET

Want to Learn How to Have an Effective Diet & Exercise Plan? Try These 3 Ideas
By Thomas B. Chuong

When you subject yourself to undergoing a pretty strict diet and exercise plan, there are just some days when you feel exhausted doing it. This is especially true if you're the type of person who has no self-discipline at all.

As such, it pays if you will allow yourself to have some 'cheat' days. What this exactly means is that for every accomplishment that you make on your exercise and diet plan, you will have a reward for yourself when you can do one or a couple of things that you would usually not do under your fitness plan. It's easy to get away with it, and you can consider your cheat days to be a reward for your accomplishments in meeting your goals.

So what are the things that you need to do during your cheat days? Take a look at the following list:

1. Relax.

Remember that your cheat days is not all about reversing the progress that you've already done in following a strict regimen. Whether it's a diet-focused or exercise-focused plan, there is no sense in having a cheat day if it will just destroy the progress that you have made so far. Basically, what you need to do is relax the rules just a bit during your cheat days.

If your diet involves counting calories, then consider your cheat day to be a time to ditch your inner calorie-counting-calculator. This does not mean that you can devour every food that you crave for - just ease up a bit on yourself and break the rules a little.

2. Savor the pleasures that you will feel during your cheat days.

If you're on a really strict diet or exercise regimen, you can use your cheat days as your motivator. You'll be surprised at how rewarding yourself a bit can make you feel refreshed and even more determined to go back to your original diet or fitness plan so that you can easily and quickly reach your fitness goals.

3. After accomplishing a major feat in your diet or fitness plan, reward yourself with a cheat day.

Let's say that your goal is to lose 20 pounds during your entire program. Once you have managed to lose 5 pounds, reward yourself and work on losing another 5 pounds. Do this until your reach your original goal of losing 20 pounds overall.

Again, remember that the point of having cheat days is just to reward yourself for the accomplishments that you made so far - but it should not reverse any progress that you already made.

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HEALTHY EATING GUIDE

Healthy Eating Guidelines - 4 Surefire Ways to Give Your Body a Tune-up

By Dr. Kang-pang Chan

As you follow every line in this article, you'll discover some powerful information.
Here are the healthy eating guidelines I think you need to keep in mind when attempting to create a positive lifestyle changes:

1. Vary Your Diet
Before you do anything you must know that YOU will have to begin eating well-balanced meals each day. You have to make sure you choose foods that give you enough vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Meanwhile you'll have to keep your eye on your fat consumption, as well as the amount of sugar and sodium you take in. If you think these healthy eating guidelines are nothing, think again.

2. Take Supplements Sensibly
Listen to me very carefully now...before choosing a supplement, be sure to check with your doctor about safe doses.
Since vitamins and minerals can be bought in large doses without a prescription - you are free to take as many doses as you want. But here's the kicker: Do not take more than the recommended daily allowances. Why do I say this? Because large doses of some nutrients can have harmful effects. And another thing put your vitamins in a place where you will remember to take them. Consider taking them with meals when absorption is best.

3. Learn To Control Your Appetite
Ask yourself this question...how often do you eat when you are NOT hungry. Take a long hard look at your eating habits. You'll be surprised at just how often emotions such as anger, stress, and depression are the driving forces behind when and more importantly WHAT you eat. You've got to be willing to take a stand and control your appetite. Mark my words; this will open the floodgates to healthy eating.

4. Cut Snacking Down To A Minimum
If there were a way for you to snack easily and responsibly, would you do it? Understand this - for many people, snacking in between meals or instead of them if a fact of life for most people. Does this sound familiar to you?
Here's something you probably don't know: your body could not care one way or another, if you eat foods at mealtimes or space them out through the day. The trouble is that some people tend to choose snack foods that are high in fats, sugar, and calories. In essence these snacks do not carry their share of protective nutrients. And the result is an unbalanced - unhealthy - diet.

You have to ask yourself, how will these healthy eating guidelines move barriers in my life. And what is it going to take for me to get started today. Give this topic some deep thought. Put these healthy eating guidelines into play right NOW. And, when you do that, you will be empowered.

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WAYS OF HEALTHY LIFE

7 Simple Ways to Live a Long and Healthy Life

By Ruth Hendrickson

Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life, and there are steps you can take to increase your chances of living a long life. Making healthy choices is the key ingredient to living a long and healthy life. To a large extent, we have control over how healthy our bodies remain throughout our lifetime. Here is a list of 7 simple ways to stay healthy and add years to your life.

1. Breathe Fresh Air. Of course, this includes being a nonsmoker, but it is also important to get lots of fresh air outdoors. Many people spend their entire lives indoors, going from home to the car to the office, and back again. Getting fresh air outdoors is an important health benefit that is often overlooked. Try to spend at least a few minutes outdoors every day: take a walk or plan outdoor activities.
2. Drink More Water. If you say you don’t like drinking plain water, then chances are you spend much of your life in a state of dehydration, and that is unhealthy. Try to drink between 6-8 glasses of water every day, besides coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Chances are that adding more water to your daily regimen will help you feel better and have more energy.
3. Sleep Between 6-7 hours Every Night. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to good health, but it is also important to get the right amount of sleep. Researchers have found that those who sleep more than 8 hours or less than 4 hours a night are not as healthy as those who sleep 6-7 hours a night.
4. Eat Fruits and Vegetables. It is common in American society to eat an entire day’s worth of meals and consume very little fruits and vegetables. This bad habit has an adverse effect on your health. Meals eaten at home contain more fruits and vegetables than those consumed in restaurants. So try eating more meals at home, and when on the go try to take some fruit with you.
5. Restrict Alcohol Consumption. If you drink alcohol, restrict it to one drink per day. Drinking more than 2 drinks daily has been shown to have an adverse effect on health. Some studies have shown that drinking red wine is beneficial, but you still should keep it to no more than one drink per day.
6. Eat High Fiber Foods Daily. Diets that are high in fiber have been shown to help reduce high blood pressure, avoid high blood sugar, and help with elimination. High fiber foods include whole grain breads and pasta, fruits, beans and legumes.
7. Exercise Daily. Researchers are finding that exercise plays a huge part in overall health. Those who exercise regularly have been found to be much more likely to lead healthier lives and live longer than those who do not exercise.

These are simple life changes you can start to work on now to make big changes in health as you get older. You don’t have to change everything at once. Try working on one item at a time and then once you have made it a habit, go on to another item. These simple life choices can pay big dividends over the years and add happy and healthy years to your life.

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