Cholesterol Control With The Right Diet
November 16, 2008
Cholesterol check has become imperative and most ailments are triggered because of it. Developing a healthy lifestyle can bring down its high levels.
How To Keep Cholesterol In Check:
1) Adding whole grains, beans, fiber to the diet can do wonders. Cut out the refined flour and sugar. You may actually lose away some pounds without much effort. Whole grains also help in cutting down the risk of diabetes.
2) Exercising daily is much needed. Brisk walking for twenty minutes too can do wonders. But it should be done regularly without allowing laziness to set in.
3) Eating the right kind of food should also be extended when eating out. Avoid fried foods as much as possible. Instead opt for grilled, roasted or steamed foods. Insist on salad dressings to be served on the side and not mixed with the vegetables. This should be practiced even when you ask for the main course. Ask for the sauces to be served separately. This habit will allow you to keep a check on your calorie content as well as cholesterol. Most sauces contain a lot of sodium which tend to escalate the blood pressure.
4) A stress-filled lifestyle should be discouraged. Taking a stroll at lunch time, watching children play or even gazing at the clear sky can help you relax. Deep breathing exercises should be done regularly to de-stress.
Our well-being lies in our hands. It is rare we understand its importance until we fall prey to some malady. It is important to take precautions so that life becomes easy and enjoyable.
Shopping On A Budget
November 12, 2008
Splurging at the mall is easy. It is an experience we all know and many of us look forward to such an opportunity. Shopping is cathartic. It is fairly uncommon when a woman would say no to shopping.
Budgeting is not a child’s play. When we are at the mall, we forget all our worries and go for it. But it is crucial that we know how impulse buying can affect our finances.
Tips On How To Shop On A Budget:
1) Decide on what you need to buy. Check on various catalogues and websites to find out the best bargains.
2) If you are not in a hurry, go through all the brands selling that particular product.
3) Styles and trends change very often. So you can wait for the product to go on sale.
4) Many products are sold at a lesser cost online.
5) If you are looking for a particular outfit, you can hit the discount stores. You will be surprised with their range and attractive merchandises.
6) Sometimes, marketing a product well catches the consumer’s eye. A similar item could be equally good in quality but remains unknown because of bad branding. So go through all products thoroughly.
7) Many believe that if an item is expensive, then it must be good and durable. This is absolutely untrue.
8) Don’t buy something you don’t need because it is being offered at a discounted rate.
Malls have a way of enticing every consumer to buy things beyond their purchasing power. It is time we wake up and realize that all that glitters cannot always be bought. Value for money and budgeting are essential words to remember in today’s recession.
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Managing Dizzy Spells
November 8, 2008
Dizzy spells can really take control of your psyche. You don’t know when and where this overwhelming feeling will take over, leaving you helpless. There are many reasons why a person could get dizzy.
Conditions That Lead To Dizziness:
1) Crash Dieting: This is extremely common. Most people go in for fad diets that suck out all the nutrition from the body, making the body very weak and prone to frequent dizzy spells.
2) Sun Stroke: If exposed to the sun for long hours, one can feel dizzy. This is mainly due to dehydration.
3) Medications: The side effects of certain medications can lead to dizziness.
4) Blood Pressure: Fluctuations in blood pressure can cause one to feel dizzy.
5) High Stress Levels: Too much stress can disorient a person and some may experience dizziness.
Precautions And Care When Suffering From Dizziness:
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The moment you feel the onset of dizziness, sit down.
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Stop using any machinery or tools when you are dizzy.
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If you are driving, use emergency lights and park your car as soon as possible.
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Keep water bottle handy. Sipping water slowly can help the situation.
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Eating candy or anything sweet tends to stabilize dizziness.
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Many feel dizzy when they wake up in the morning. It is best that you rise slowly from bed or spend few more minutes in bed until the blood pressure stabilizes.
It is crucial that a doctor should be consulted. Frequent dizziness is not normal. It is the body’s way of saying that something is wrong. So it is best that it should not be ignored and the right diagnosis be done in time.
