Whiten Your Teeth By Eating Apples

A smile enhances your face value and more so if it is backed by healthy sparkling teeth. But you just can't do without those steaming cups of tea/coffee. They are that indispensable to you & you highly need them to stimulate you, to get you going and to brighten up your day. One of the consequences of this indulgence: over a period of time you will develop stains on your teeth, which will dull your smile.

Easiest way to fight this stain .Ttry this good old but a highly effective home remedy. Bite into a juicy apple after lunch. Your teeth will look noticeably whiter! The mildly acidic and astringent quality of apples cleanses and brightens your teeth. Chewing foods like apples, celery, sugarcane and carrots, actually help scrub away stubborn stains over time. It is almost like brushing your teeth with a nature's toothpaste; a toothpaste which not only acts as a teeth whitener from the outside but also promises good dental health from the inside. Being a tea/coffee drinker, if you weren't consuming these foods earlier, do so now. You will begin to notice the cleansing effect of these foods on your teeth right away.

However do not forget to rinse your mouth with water after eating apples. If you don't get a chance to do so then at least drink some water to rid your teeth of the sugar or acid that it may have deposited. Alternatively, try a stick of sugarless gum. This chewing action stimulates flow of saliva. Saliva neutralizes acids produced by plaque bacteria and helps clear the mouth of food that plaque bacteria usually feast on. So chew gum and smile on


source:http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/04/whiten-your-teeth-by-eating-apples.html

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For A Good Night's Sleep

Everyone of us, at one time or the other has been pestered by sleep problems. Sleeplessness could be transient and short-term or chronic. When it becomes a chronic problem it takes the form of insomnia and requires special attention. The first noticeable signs of poor sleeping habits are dark circles under the eyes pale skin, hair loss. Getting enough sleep is a must. Without proper sleep, your mind does not work as clearly and efficiently. You feel drained physically and mentally. Exactly how much you need to sleep depends on your own individual internal system. While some can do with 4-5 hours; most of us need 7 to 9 hours of sleep. But instead of reaching for a pill or a glass of wine, it's wise to try out these time-honoured remedies and lifestyle changes.

* See a doctor to find out if you are suffering from any physical or psychological ailment like depression, which may be the root cause of your insomnia.

* Regular exercises are a must for a good sleep. But don't overdo it.

* Try to relax in the last hour or two before bedtime. Do not do any stimulating, tiring or exciting work at that time. If you have a favourite relaxation exercise, do that instead.

* Get your internal clock in good working order. Start by keeping a fixed time to go to bed every night. Get up at the same time everyday, even if you went to bed late, did not sleep well or want to sleep in. Getting up at the same time is an important part of getting your internal clock to work properly. When you get your internal clock to function well, it will make you sleepy at bedtime and wake you up at the proper time every morning.

* If you want to take an afternoon nap, do not let it last more than 20 to 30 minutes. If you nap longer you may have trouble sleeping that night.

* Soak in a warm, relaxing bath before going to bed, or drink a glass of warm milk. The tryptophan in milk elevates the important chemical serotonin in the brain, with the result that you fall asleep naturally and quickly.

* Don't eat a heavy meal in the evening, especially late in the evening

* Don't drink any alcoholic beverages after your evening meal. Also don't drink any tea, coffee or colas late in the day. Especially if you are sensitive to caffeine, avoid it completely.

* Don't worry about not going to sleep. As a matter of fact don't worry about anything, just tell yourself that you will deal with it in the morning only with a fresh mind.

KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL LONG TERM SAFE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

by Dan Solloway

Fat loss is all a question of balance. Upping the thermogensis, without releasing the stress hormones is the secret, but you must do it right. Overdoing it won't get you there faster, but the combination of using the supplements we talk about, correct eating choices, and exercise often lead to the desired weight. Utilizing the keys below will give you the greatest results and a life-time of leanness. 

Do not skip meals. Skipping breakfast and eating large meals late in the day has been shown to cause people to gain excess weight. Always eat your most hardy meal early in the morning and your lighter meals in the evening. This eating pattern has been shown to maximize fat loss. Eating only a few large meals and consuming them late in the evening is a way to guarantee fat gain. 

For maximum fat loss, exercising first thing in the morning before breakfast, when the body is drained of stored glycogen will stimulate the body to burn fat stores and become more efficient at burning fat throughout the day.

source:http://healthandfitnessforum.com/diet.html

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Meet the New YOU

By Bill Mansell

A wise comedian once joked, “wherever I go, I must take myself along – and that spoils everything!” If you woke up on January first this year, and realized, to your dismay, that you have taken the "old you" into the new year. I have good news: the "new you" is just around the corner, waiting to meet you. What is this person like, this "new you?" Thinner? More organized? Better educated? A great communicator? A more caring spouse, parent, or partner? The exciting thing is that you get to decide. Take a moment and think about it. If you could improve any area of your life right now, what would you change? If you were about to be introduced to the ideal "new you," what kind of person would you expect to meet? Write down 3 or 4 of the top attributes that you see in this new you.

Now for the all-important question. What are you going to do about it? If you say, “I sure wish I were that person.” Then you will never become that person. Because wishing and wanting are not enough. Listen to the message in this insightful poem by Richard G. Welch.

                 Decide to Do

The easiest thing, in the world of things,

Is to sit and wait, until somebody brings

Complete instructions on what to do,

And how to do it, and when, to you.

It’s easy then to go straight ahead

And follow orders, just do what they said.

If it comes out wrong, and your work is vain,

Why, that’s for somebody else to explain.

Yes, it’s easy to sidestep and pass the buck,

But, the person who does it is out of luck;

Since the big success always seeks the man,

Who can plan his work, and work his plan.

The power of the one whom the world consults

Is based on this: that he gets results.

If you’d follow in his footsteps, you yes you,

You must learn to decide, then decide to do.

When I was 37, I decided that I wanted to go back to college to get more education. Juggling a full-time career, family, church and community responsibilities were difficult enough without the additional time commitment of school. But it was something that I really wanted to do. I could see the person that I wanted to become and I knew this was an important step. So, I made the commitment and jumped in. At first it was a little strange, sitting in classrooms with other students in their early twenties (they all looked 14 to me). But, once I got started, and developed a regular routine, it wasn’t nearly as difficult as I had worried. In almost no time, I had completed my degree and was well on my way to becoming a new me. 

I challenge you to get started today. Write down the things you want to change. Identify the resources, groups, books, or CDs that can help you. Write out your plan, commit to it, and then take action! Small steps, acted on each day, can effect major changes in your life. Soon, you will walk tall knowing that you have embraced the new you

source:http://www.mindperk.com/resources/articles/74/1/190/Meet-the-New-YOU.html

How to Be Over 40 and Fit

by Billy Carney

Imagine having a body that's a fat burning machine and able to build lean muscle tissue in less time than it takes to read the very blog this entry is in!

Now are you really that busy not to exercise?

Heart Disease, Bad Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Sexual Dysfunction, Cancer.With all the warning signs with all the words of caution with all the telltale indicators that your body is slowly breaking down  how come a good portion of people approaching forty years of age and beyond, just don;t get it?

Have you ever looked at two people who were both middle age and noticed that one of them looked like they were much older and the other looked much younger? Did you ever wonder why? Read on, this article could be the fitness breakthrough you have been waiting for.

Research tells us that a date on a calendar doesn't measure a person's true age anymore. The healthiest people in this world are those who devote time, energy and a little bit of effort to get that way. What that means is that there is no free lunch when it comes to being fit, lean and healthy.

Unfortunately, most people don't feel the need to work out until they get a friendly reminder from their physician. Let's face it, we all know exercise is good for us, but until the consequences hit us square in the face, we'll have a hard time doing something about it.

If you don't know where you are going or how to get there, you're bound to get lost.

So, if you're frustrated, overworked, dissatisfied and fed up about losing control of that ever expanding waistline, there's still hope for you. Just by putting a little bit of lean muscle tissue on your frame will start reversing the aging process almost immediately.

As we age, we need to realize that our bodies aren't what they used to be. We're no longer the star athlete or the one envied by all for being able to fit in that size 2 dress all the time. 

Our bodies begin to lose strength, bone density and muscle mass. Scientific experts have proven that being overweight is more detrimental than you think. it now accounts for increased rates of death by cancer. If cancer is not enough to scare you, you should also be concerned with osteoporosis. Exercise (intense exercise/high resistance exercise) is the only way to reverse this process.

If you're over 40 and feel as if life is passing you by, stop by your local fitness center for a Fitness Makeover.

Your health is your greatest asset. Make it a priority and watch how good you'll start to feel (and look) every day!

source:http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/How_to_Be_Over_40_and_Fit.html