Quick Health Tips

Muscles burn more calories

Lifting weights is a great way to stimulate your metabolism. Every ½ kilo of muscle in your body burns 35-50 calories per day, where every ½ kilo of fat burns only 2 calories per day.

Brushing well to prevent heart problems

According to a University of Minnesota study, proper teeth brushing can help prevent blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.  The study revealed that bacterial deposits accumulated in the teeth due to lack of regular brushing can find their way into the blood stream and help form clots.

Breathing for brain power

The human brain makes up only 2% of your body weight; however it consumes 20% of the oxygen you breathe in. You can actually increase your creativity and learning power by taking a few minutes to relax and breathe deeply before starting any new project

Sleep your skin younger

Most people require at least 7 hours of sleep per night. It is during this time that your body produces collagen and elastin; two proteins which help your skin stay smooth and look younger.

Carbohydrates cause eye problems

Refined carbohydrates (white bread, sugar and flour, cakes, biscuits, soft drink, lollies, chocolates etc) can raise the risk of eye sight problems from macular degeneration by 49%.  According to a study at Tufts University, when your sugar load exceeds your cells ability to use it, protein in the eyes can become damaged and the eye sight can deteriorate.

Trans Fats can make you fat and sick

Avoid partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oil; this is man-made oil that contains Trans Fats.

Margarine, Ramen noodles and soup cups, fries, chicken, and other foods are deep-fried in partially hydrogenated oil, frozen pies, pot pies, waffles, pizzas, even breaded fish sticks, doughnuts, cookies and cakes, chips and crackers, processed breakfast food, toppings and dips. Non dairy creamers and flavored coffees, whipped toppings, bean dips, gravy mixes and salad dressings contain trans fat.

These fats bind to a spot on your cells that will block your metabolism, slow fat burning, increases your cholesterol and lead to insulin resistance or trouble regulating blood sugar and diabetes

Junk Food = Junky health

The experts tell us about 45% of all food eaten is from the fast junk food restaurants. They also tell us that at least 60% of the food sold in grocery stores is from the non fruits and vegetable area and categorized as junk food. This means that approximately 80% of all food that is consumed is Junk Food. Junk Food is linked to all minor and major health problems. You can make a difference in your health by not eating junk food.

Avoid Table Salt: Learn Why You Should Switch to Unrefined Sea Salt

(Most modern health problems that have been linked to sodium are actually caused by the condition of the salt we eat. The typical modern salt product can be compared to refined sugar and refined flour – it used to be a healthful, whole food, but it has now been stripped and processed into a disaster waiting to happen. What began as an essential nutrient is disfigured into a detriment to our health.

Salt has earned a bad reputation in recent years, so it comes as quite a surprise to hear this seasoning is actually necessary for good health. In fact, every cell in the body requires salt to function. Salt is needed for countless functions in the body, including everything from blood sugar regulation to bone density to circulatory health. And because we lose salt constantly during the day through urine and perspiration, it`s important that we replenish it. It’s impossible to try and replace lost sodium with commercial table salt because it is refined and incomplete. Instead, include a high-quality unrefined sea salt in your diet to replenish the sodium, trace minerals and electrolytes your body needs.

Commercial salt is refined by drying at a heat in excess of 1,000 degrees which destroys beneficial substances in salt. This heat also causes chemical distortions that turn salt into sodium chloride, a substance that does no good in the body. Table salt is full of additives, fluoride, anti-caking agents, excessive amounts of potassium iodide and other poisons. Many versions of commercial salt also contain aluminum derivatives, which are known to be highly toxic.

These additives can cause discoloration in salt, so bleaching agents are then used to restore the desirable white color. It`s no wonder refined commercial salt is causing so many health problems.

Unrefined sea salt, naturally harvested and dried in the sun, contains a wealth of trace minerals and electrolytes. Our bodies only need small amounts of these nutrients, but they are absolutely vital for a variety of functions in the body. They are key players in enzyme production as well as immune system, adrenal and thyroid function.

Table salt causes imbalances of fluid throughout the body and puts a great deal of strain on the elimination systems. Unrefined sea salt allows the body to achieve a balance of water both inside and outside cells. With adequate natural sodium and pure water, conditions like gout, muscle cramps, water retention and edema disappear.

Real salt stimulates the production of enzymes and digestive juices which are necessary for the body to utilize nutrients from the foods we eat. This can be especially beneficial for people whose diet consists mainly of cooked foods, since cooking foods destroys enzyme content. Unrefined sea salt can help the body digest these foods properly.

Packaged and processed foods are hidden sources of commercial salt. Avoid these types of foods as much as possible, and be careful to check the labels of the other foods you buy. Even fresh meats are often packaged in broths made with refined salt.

Although unrefined sea salt can be considered a health food, it should still be used with wisdom and moderation. Excess salt is not healthy for anyone, and certain individuals may be more sensitive to sodium than others.

(Natural News) by Elizabeth Walling, citizen journalist