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If You Avoid Eating Glucose You May Actually Live Longer
If You Avoid Eating Glucose You May Actually Live Longer Glucose, a type of sugar that your body uses for energy, may be the key to living a long life -- if you avoid it, that is. Researchers from the University of Jena in Germany discovered some very interesting findings about this simple sugar by observing the lifespan of worms. Cookies, candy, sugary breakfast cereals, sweetened fruit juice and doughnuts are all examples of foods that are quickly broken down into glucose by your body. First they blocked the worms' ability to process glucose, which put them into a metabolic state similar to one you would have if you avoided glucose in your diet. Without glucose, something fascinating happened: the worms increased their lifespan by up to 20 percent, which is the equivalent of 15 years of human life. In the United States, however, the average person eats a hefty amount of sugar, which when broken down generates glucose. In fact, sugar makes up anywhere from 15 percent to 20 percent of most people's daily diets! It's already [...]
Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day, Plus Seven Romantic Ways to Spend It
Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day, Plus Seven Romantic Ways to Spend It In the United States, Valentine’s Day is synonymous with big heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, red roses and, of course, romance. But have you every wondered what Valentine’s Day is REALLY all about? About 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women. The holiday is actually shrouded in mystery, as there are at least three different Saint Valentine’s or Saint Valentinus, any one of whom could have become the inspiration for Valentine’s Day. One legend has it that Valentine was a priest during third century Rome. The Emperor, Claudius II, outlawed marriage for young men, as he believed that single men made better soldiers. Valentine felt this ruling was unjust, so he continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young couples secretly. When the Emperor found out what Valentine was doing, he was put to death. Another legend claims that Valentine was in prison, where he fell in love with the jailor’s daughter. He wrote a love letter to the girl before his death, signed it “From [...]
How to Turn Your Bathroom, and Home, Into a Healthy, Soothing Spa Sanctuary
How to Turn Your Bathroom, and Home, Into a Healthy, Soothing Spa Sanctuary Modern day life is full of stressors -- work stress, deadlines, and family demands. With a bit of creativity you can turn your home into your very own spa sanctuary. Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems such as high blood pressure, a suppressed immune system, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, infertility problems and even accelerated aging. A comprehensive economic survey posted in The Washington Post highlighted some of the effects since the start of the recession and the stress Americans have taken on: The nation's poverty rate has continued to rise even though unemployment rates have dropped Since the data was originally collected for the first survey millions more have lost their jobs Additional health problems that can develop or be exacerbated by stress: Heart disease Digestive problems Sleep problems Depression Obesity Autoimmune diseases Skin conditions such as eczema There are two types of stressors, external and internal. Some examples of external stressors include major life changes, work, relationship difficulties, [...]
The Vitamin D Deficiency Factor in: Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer, Heart Disease, and Much More!
The Vitamin D Deficiency Factor in: Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer, Heart Disease, and Much More! #1 Best Source of Vitamin D3 - for FREE - Revealed! Plus Dangers of Overdosing on Vitamin D © 2016 Health Realizations, Inc. There is probably a reason you have never been told the straight truth about one of the most natural, potent, yet overlooked healing nutrients in the world. The fact is that many medical groups and product manufacturers have spent billions over the past 30 years convincing you to avoid this "nutrient" by trying (and succeeding) to scare you into thinking it causes cancer. Regular sun exposure, without sunscreen and without getting burned, may be the secret health boost you’ve been looking for. The truth is actually far different than many public health agencies and sunscreen manufacturers would have you believe. Are you open to letting nature take its course to heal and improve your health? There's strong clinical [...]
How to Quit Smoking … for Good!
How to Quit Smoking … for Good! In the mid-1960s about two out of every five adults smoked. Today it’s more like one in five. However, although smoking rates have been dropping for decades, they actually are on thhe rise according to a national survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You can reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease, not to mention save $2,000 a year, by kicking the smoking habit! By now most people are well aware of the health hazards of cigarettes and other forms of tobacco. The CDC states: “Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States. Each year, an estimated 443,000 people die prematurely from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, and another 8.6 million have a serious illness caused by smoking. For every person who dies from smoking, 20 more people suffer from at least one serious tobacco-related illness. Despite these risks, approximately 43.4 million U.S. adults smoke cigarettes. Smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipes also have deadly consequences, [...]
The 2016 NEW YOU: Double Benefit Best Form of Exercise to Improve Your Mood?
The 2016 NEW YOU: Double Benefit Best Form of Exercise to Improve Your Mood? Exercise is a well-known natural mood booster. You’ve heard of a “runner’s high”? This refers to the euphoric feeling many people get after a challenging run … and research has confirmed that, indeed, endorphins -- your brain’s feel-good, pain-relieving chemicals -- are produced during running. Yoga increases levels of a brain chemical that helps lower anxiety and improve mood. What’s more, those endorphins attach to areas of your brain associated with emotions, including the intense, positive emotions experienced during love affairs. So the runner’s high is not just a myth … it’s a very real mood boost that runners and other active exercisers get to experience. But as intense as a runner’s high can be, it may pale in comparison to the mood boost offered by another type of exercise … yoga. Yoga May Boost Your Mood Better Than Any Other Type of Exercise A new study has revealed that yoga increases the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in your brain. GABA helps to regulate [...]