Showing posts with label reasons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reasons. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
10 Good Reasons To Eat Raw Foods
A host of chronic health conditions and feeling lousy all the time, lead me to make the shift from a standard American diet to raw, living foods. Ten months into this healing journey, I can give you a long list of the benefits Ive reaped as a result. Symptoms of ill health that plagued me – migraines, heartburn, fatigue, joint inflammation, acne, cellulite, edema, morbid obesity – have disappeared.There are lots of websites devoted to educating people about the raw foods lifestyle. I decided to take a cyber-cruise and see what reasons other folks list for going raw:
- To strengthen your immune system.
- To break your emotional attachment to food.
- To raise your vibration.
- To reach your bodys natural weight.
- To function at your peak performance.
- To detoxify your body.
- To reverse the signs of aging.
- To have unlimited energy.
- To save time and money.
- To help the environment and lighten your carbon footprint.
Our body is roughly 75 percent water. Try to mirror that percentage on your plate with fresh uncooked fruit and vegetables at each meal.
See that Smart Shopper Guide in the sidebar to the right? Click on it, print the page, and hang it on your fridge. Buy and eat organic whenever possible. Pay with your dollar instead of your health.
Load up on leafy greens – juices, smoothies, salads, wraps, supplements. Aim for at least two pounds of greens a day.
So, if 75 percent of your plate is raw, whats comprising the other 25 percent? Try to improve the cooked components of your diet.
Healthier Transition Foods
- steamed vegetables
- steamed sweet potatoes or squash
- sprouted grain breads
- whole grains
- almond milk
- sulfur-free dried fruits
- unpasteurized cheese and milk (preferably goat or sheep)
- wild-caught fish
- organic, grass-fed meat and poultry
Recommended Reading
Whatever your current diet, these two books are wonderful resources, chock full of information and inspiration to get you started on your own healing journey.
The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss
High Raw: A Simple Approach to Health, Eating and Saving the Planet
Sunday, March 8, 2015
The 10 main reasons for insomnia
Do you have trouble falling asleep or do you wake up frequently during the night? If so, your case is not unique. There are several reasons for insomnia that make people having sleep trouble, you may be surprised to discover some of the causes.
The 10 main reasons for insomnia
Pain- If you have any pain, you may sleep differently, and it’s possible that you wake up several times during the night. Once awakened, you become aware of the pain and you will probably have trouble getting to sleep.
Pain- If you have any pain, you may sleep differently, and it’s possible that you wake up several times during the night. Once awakened, you become aware of the pain and you will probably have trouble getting to sleep.
Stress- Important events such as divorce or job loss can prevent you from sleeping, but even small things like normal everyday worries, may bother you at night when you should be prepared to sleep.
Anxiety- disturbing Feeling that something is wrong, that can prevent you from falling asleep.
Depression– the symptoms of depression include excessive sleeping, and insomnia.
Certain medications - The most common include antidepressants, the medications for colds and flu that contain alcohol, painkillers that contain caffeine, diuretics, corticosteroids, thyroid hormones and medications for hypertension. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your medications may have this effect and, if so, then if some changes could be made.
Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol - small amounts can be enough to prevent you from sleeping well.
Health problems - chronic pain, breathing difficulties, asthma, allergies, Parkinsons disease, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, cancer, restless leg syndrome, or frequent urination are many causes of insomnia.
Consult your doctor to treat your health problems adequately.
Consult your doctor to treat your health problems adequately.
Lifestyle changes - changes in your environment or your work schedule can disrupt the natural sleep-wake cycle of your body.
Bad sleep habits - An irregular sleep schedule, participating in stimulating activities before going to bed, uncomfortable room, and a meal too late at night are all factors that can prevent you from falling asleep easily and stay asleep all the night.
"Insomnia learned" - Trouble that occurs when you worry too much you cannot sleep, and the fact of worry keeps you awake.
Many of these reasons for insomnia are preventable, so ask your healthcare professional to learn how to cope with your problems and sleep better.
Many of these reasons for insomnia are preventable, so ask your healthcare professional to learn how to cope with your problems and sleep better.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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