I Live Younger - October 2017
In the October 2017 issue of I Live Younger, look for our guides on dealing with tinnitus, eradicating acne, boosting your memory, and more. Our team is here to help you improve in a variety of areas in life, and truly rewind the clock back to the exuberance of your youth. Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. But teach him how to fish, and you've fed him for a lifetime.
In the October 2017 issue of I Live Younger, look for our guides on dealing with tinnitus, eradicating acne, boosting your memory, and more. Our team is here to help you improve in a variety of areas in life, and truly rewind the clock back to the exuberance of your youth. Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. But teach him how to fish, and you've fed him for a lifetime.
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10 WAYS TO STOP LETTING ANXIETY LIMIT YOUR LIFE<br />
Issue 9 I <strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
AN 8-PART GUIDE TO<br />
TEETH<br />
WHITENING<br />
9 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR<br />
COMBATING<br />
ACID REFLUX<br />
11 EASY STEPS TO<br />
CONTROL<br />
PANIC ATTACKS<br />
8 USEFUL IDEAS THAT<br />
ERADICATE<br />
ACNE<br />
9 PRINCIPLES FOR<br />
DEALING WITH<br />
TINNITUS<br />
9 PIECES OF ADVICE FOR ANYONE WITH SLEEP APNEA
CONTENTS<br />
07 14 22 29 36 44 52<br />
06<br />
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR<br />
07<br />
9 STEPS TO QUIT SMOKING FOR<br />
GOOD<br />
14<br />
13 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT<br />
EYE CARE<br />
22<br />
8 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY<br />
PURCHASING GOOD HEALTH INSURANCE<br />
29<br />
9 MUST-KNOW FACTS ABOUT ECZEMA<br />
36<br />
9 PIECES OF ADVICE FOR ANYONE<br />
WITH SLEEP APNEA<br />
44<br />
11 TECHNIQUES TO KEEP YOUR<br />
ASTHMA IN CONTROL<br />
52<br />
A 7-PART GUIDE TO JUICING
CONTENTS<br />
60 67 75 83 90 98 106 114<br />
60<br />
8 USEFUL IDEAS THAT ERADICATE<br />
ACNE<br />
90<br />
9 PRINCIPLES FOR DEALING WITH<br />
TINNITUS<br />
67 98<br />
9 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR COMBATING<br />
ACID REFLUX<br />
75 106<br />
12 TIPS TO BOOST YOUR MEMORY AN 8-PART GUIDE TO TEETH<br />
WHITENING<br />
83 114<br />
12 EFFECTIVE POINTERS FOR DEALING<br />
WITH CELLULITE<br />
10 WAYS TO STOP LETTING ANXIETY<br />
LIMIT YOUR LIFE<br />
11 EASY STEPS TO CONTROL PANIC<br />
ATTACKS
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR<br />
Issue 9<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2017</strong><br />
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Tess Kimble<br />
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Welcome to the <strong>October</strong> <strong>2017</strong> issue of I <strong>Live</strong> <strong>Younger</strong>! Fall is officially here and with<br />
it comes the opportunity for a fresh start. Our team is here to help you improve in<br />
a variety of areas in life, and truly rewind the clock back to the exuberance of your<br />
youth.<br />
In the last issue, we tackled cosmetic surgery, massage tricks, teeth whitening<br />
advice, and more. You learned how to improve your skin, take care of hemorrhoids,<br />
and manage diabetes. In this release, look for our guides on dealing with tinnitus,<br />
eradicating acne, boosting your memory, and more.<br />
At I <strong>Live</strong> <strong>Younger</strong>, our goal is to give you the tools to fix your problems. Give a man<br />
a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. But teach him how to fish, and you’ve fed him for a<br />
lifetime. Thanks for reading, and be sure to check out our next release!<br />
Regards,<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
TESS KIMBLE<br />
Editor<br />
I <strong>Live</strong> <strong>Younger</strong> Magazine<br />
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9 STEPS TO<br />
QUIT SMOKING<br />
FOR GOOD<br />
by<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
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The benefits<br />
o u t w e i g h<br />
anything else<br />
when you decide<br />
to quit smoking.<br />
Remember those advantages<br />
as you apply helpful tips<br />
like these. Use these tips<br />
whenever you need to<br />
until you finally succeed in<br />
quitting for good.<br />
1<br />
It is not an easy feat to quit smoking. These 9 tips will help you plan your<br />
program so you can kick the smoking habit for good.<br />
LIST DOWN THE<br />
PROS AND CONS<br />
To increase your chances<br />
of being successful in your<br />
efforts to quit smoking,<br />
consider writing out a list of<br />
pros and cons of quitting.<br />
When you go through<br />
the tactile experience<br />
and physical actions of<br />
writing, your psychological<br />
perspective is often shifted<br />
in the process. It will help you<br />
stay motivated and focused<br />
on success, possibly making<br />
quitting a little easier.<br />
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Instead of viewing quitting as a sacrifice,<br />
think of it as a gift to yourself. You will<br />
be able to quit smoking sooner and<br />
remain smoke-free if you think positively<br />
about quitting. Think of how it will<br />
change your life, and that the benefits<br />
of smoking are so important compared<br />
to the few detriments. You will find your<br />
motivations and have every reason to<br />
quit immediately.<br />
2<br />
TRY THE DELAY TACTIC<br />
If you need to smoke, try delaying it.<br />
Set tasks that you commit to performing<br />
before that cigarette, including small<br />
things such as going on a walk or making a<br />
fruit juice smoothie. Sometimes, delaying<br />
smoking can help you resist smoking.<br />
Should you still give in to the craving, forcing<br />
yourself to wait the extra time may wind up<br />
taking one cigarette off your daily total.<br />
If you’re looking for info on how to stop the ringing in your ears, then these 9 tips will help you get up to<br />
speed and avoid tinnitus.<br />
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3<br />
CONSIDER GETTING HYPNOTHERAPY<br />
Hypnosis is an effective tool to use when you quit smoking. Each year, thousands<br />
of people utilize the services of licensed hypnotic therapists for help with their<br />
smoking addiction. When you are under hypnosis, the hypnotist will fill your mind with<br />
positive thoughts about giving up smoking. The effect is that smoking does not seem<br />
so powerful and appealing once you awake from the trance. This makes quitting for<br />
good much easier.<br />
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4<br />
TAKE IT DAY BY DAY<br />
You should treat quitting smoking<br />
day-by-day. This is a process that could<br />
take months before results are apparent.<br />
Don’t waste your time thinking about<br />
next year, next month, or even next<br />
week. Make efforts on a daily basis<br />
and focus on getting through each<br />
day without smoking so that this new<br />
habit becomes part of your lifestyle.<br />
If your goal is to finally stop smoking, you<br />
need to practice your skills at quitting.<br />
Most people who try to quit will fail on the<br />
first and second times. When you decide<br />
to quit smoking, take it day by day. If you<br />
do succumb to smoking again, you must<br />
immediately set a new quit date. Just keep<br />
quitting and go longer each time, learning<br />
along the way. Each time you attempt<br />
to quit smoking, you will develop new<br />
tactics which will eventually enable you<br />
to quit completely.<br />
5<br />
GET SOME GOOD REST<br />
If you are trying to stop smoking,<br />
see to it that you have plenty of rest. The<br />
longer you stay up, the more cravings<br />
you’ll face. Late nights tend to be a time<br />
when no one is around, and it makes it<br />
easier to be tempted to smoke. When you<br />
get the rest you need, it is easier to focus<br />
on your commitment to stop and resist<br />
the temptation to give in to cravings.<br />
6<br />
JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Make sure you have a strong support<br />
group of friends and family members,<br />
when you decide to quit smoking. You<br />
need to let them know that you want their<br />
support, not their judgment. Also, warn<br />
them that you may be bad-tempered in the<br />
beginning and that your judgment may be<br />
somewhat cloudy. Make sure that you have<br />
support from close friends and loved ones<br />
during your quitting process; this support<br />
can come in handy as quitting is not easy.<br />
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7<br />
DON’T GIVE IN TO<br />
YOUR CRAVINGS<br />
It is important to find ways to cope with<br />
nicotine withdrawals, to keep from giving<br />
in to your cravings and the stress they may<br />
cause. Get some exercise when cravings<br />
hit, engage in a hobby or teach your<br />
partner to give a great massage. Identify<br />
things you can do if you have unexpected<br />
downtime. Read an engrossing book or<br />
call a friend for example.<br />
8<br />
CREATE A REWARD<br />
SYSTEM FOR YOURSELF<br />
Treat yourself to something nice every<br />
time you reach your preset goals. Develop<br />
a list of different types of rewards<br />
depending on the milestone that you hit<br />
for extra motivation. Take the time to put<br />
the list in a very visible spot and view it<br />
daily. This will provide you with some<br />
extra motivation, and it might just keep<br />
you from caving in and smoking again.<br />
9<br />
MAKE A COMMITMENT AND QUIT IMMEDIATELY<br />
Commit to quitting smoking before you begin figuring out how to do so. Many<br />
people are not really ready to quit smoking, and that is why they ultimately fail. If you<br />
begin to lose your motivation, remember the reasons for quitting in the first place.<br />
The best advice you can get for quitting smoking is just to stop. Quitting immediately<br />
will provide the best chance for optimal health in the future. Decide to stop and<br />
don’t allow yourself to start again. This method can appear to be extremely difficult.<br />
However, some studies show that quitting cold turkey can be the easiest way to quit.<br />
You are probably aware of the many ways that stopping smoking can be of great benefit<br />
to you. Though sometimes knowing the benefits is not enough to help you stop smoking,<br />
that is where all of the tips that you have read will help you out. Apply the tips when you<br />
need some extra motivation or when you are hit with a craving. You will be enjoying the<br />
benefits of being a non-smoker before you know it.<br />
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13 THINGS YOU SHOULD<br />
KNOW ABOUT EYE CARE<br />
by<br />
Matthew Dubose<br />
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Eye care should be a priority for everyone. Read this article for some advice on<br />
how to care for your eyes so you can keep them fresh and moist.<br />
Maintaining sound care of your<br />
own eyes is a great decision<br />
to make. If you can’t see<br />
well, it may be difficult to do<br />
numerous things. Use the<br />
advice from the following article for good<br />
eye care tips. Read on to learn how to keep<br />
your eyes fresh and moist.<br />
1<br />
KNOW YOUR FAMILY<br />
MEDICAL HISTORY<br />
Assess whether there is a history of<br />
eye conditions within your family. This<br />
will allow for early diagnosis. Some<br />
conditions are hereditary and should<br />
be taken into account. Becoming aware<br />
of these conditions can help you seek<br />
treatment earlier.<br />
2<br />
QUIT SMOKING NOW<br />
Find a way to quit smoking if<br />
you’re still one of the millions doing it.<br />
Even though you may be aware of the<br />
potential damage to your lungs, your<br />
eyes are suffering, also. Smokers are<br />
highly prone to eye damage. If you stop<br />
smoking now, you greatly reduce your<br />
chance of nerve damage and cataracts.<br />
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Stop smoking to increase the longevity of your<br />
eye health. Smoking leads to several issues<br />
including cataracts, optic nerve damage,<br />
and macular degeneration. If you were not<br />
successful in smoke cessation in the past,<br />
try again. The more you try to stop smoking,<br />
the more likely you are to be successful.<br />
If you smoke, make every effort to stop.<br />
Smoking affects your blood vessels in a<br />
negative way, and that includes those<br />
in your eye. Also, cataracts, macular<br />
degeneration, and optic nerve issues are<br />
all more likely. Try to cut back or quit<br />
smoking to protect eyes.<br />
If you’d like to avoid getting sick all the time then make sure you take the time to read these 7 tips on<br />
how to juice your way to a healthy you.<br />
<br />
3<br />
SEE YOUR EYE DOCTOR REGULARLY<br />
You must keep seeing your eye doctor for regular checkups. While you<br />
need a checkup if you struggle with eye issues, some issues might not show<br />
symptoms or show mild ones. During your eye exam, the doctor will check your<br />
eyes for common problems. Many conditions are treatable if detected early.<br />
You should have eye exams regularly to maintain great eye health. As you age, your<br />
eyes should get looked at more often. Older people are more likely to develop glaucoma<br />
or cataracts. A medical specialist paying close attention to your eye health will be able<br />
to catch any issues, early.<br />
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4<br />
WATCH OUT FOR<br />
EXCESSIVE BLINKING<br />
Blinking too often can be a sign you have<br />
an eye issue. If your eyes are not dry, it<br />
just may be the result of a nervous tic<br />
you are experiencing. If this happens, try<br />
to relax. If you can rule out that it is a tic,<br />
consult an ophthalmologist.<br />
5<br />
WEAR GOOD SUNGLASSES<br />
Sunglasses will let you not have<br />
to deal with rays that are ultraviolet.<br />
Find sunglasses that block out 100<br />
percent of UVA and UVB rays. Consider<br />
polarized lenses if you drive often.<br />
They decrease glare. Lastly, even if you<br />
are a contact lens wearer who gets<br />
some protection from your lenses,<br />
wearing sunglasses is still a good idea.<br />
Sunglasses look great, but they are also<br />
useful for protection. Sunglasses keep<br />
those damaging UV rays away so that your<br />
eyes stay healthy. You can get prescription<br />
sunglasses or have Transitions lenses put<br />
in your regular glasses.<br />
6<br />
USE EYE DROPS SPARINGLY<br />
If you use eye drops to sooth your eyes<br />
because allergens irritate them, you should<br />
use them sparingly. While they do provide<br />
relief, overusing them can cause other issues.<br />
If eye drops do not soothe eyes enough, see<br />
an eye care specialist for better treatments.<br />
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7<br />
DISPOSE OF OLD COSMETICS<br />
It is wise to ensure that any cosmetics<br />
that may end up in contact with the eyes<br />
are thrown out every 60 days. The reason is<br />
that bacteria builds up when you keep the<br />
same makeup. After awhile, you’re rubbing<br />
brushes bathed in bacteria around your<br />
face and eyes. This can lead to damage to<br />
eyes and their surrounding skin.<br />
8<br />
TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS<br />
When working on documents,<br />
computers or anything else that causes<br />
eye strain, take short breaks to walk<br />
around. When you walk around, your<br />
energy is recharged, plus you increase<br />
blood flow. This helps your eyes recover<br />
from the strain upon them and will<br />
increase their supply of blood and oxygen.<br />
Do you spend a lot of time working on the<br />
computer? Make sure to take frequent<br />
breaks. Resting your eyes allows them to<br />
recharge. Walk around or go outside to<br />
refresh your eyes.<br />
9<br />
APPLY CUCUMBER<br />
TO PUFFY EYELIDS<br />
If you have puffy eyelids, use cucumbers<br />
to reduce the water retention. Cut cold<br />
cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices and place<br />
on your eyelids while you relax with your<br />
eyes closed for about 10 minutes. Applying<br />
a small green tea back which you had<br />
soaked in cool water can also reduce the<br />
inflammation and puffiness.<br />
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SPLASH COLD WATER<br />
Try splashing cold, clean water on your face and eyes, especially if you have to<br />
stay alert for a long period of time. Whether it is dryness, itching or simply the blood<br />
vessels being enlarged, this tip will help. Also, it can give you a slight boost in energy to<br />
continue through your day.<br />
WEAR A HAT<br />
Using a hat while you are out in bright sunlight is recommended to protect and<br />
shield your eyes from harsh sunlight. Although sunglasses are great, a good hat will<br />
give you great protection. It is best if you select one with a very wide brim. Most people<br />
don’t realize that their eyelids are incredibly sensitive to developing melanoma. You can<br />
stop this by using sunglasses and wide hats to cover your eyelids.<br />
NOURISH YOUR EYES<br />
Make sure your eyes get the<br />
nutrients they need. Regular doses of<br />
omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, vitamin C<br />
and E, as well as zinc, help nourish your<br />
eyes and keep them healthy. Irreversible<br />
conditions like cataracts and macular<br />
degeneration can be prevented.<br />
ADDRESS HEALTH<br />
ISSUES RIGHT AWAY<br />
Get any health issues addressed as soon<br />
as possible. Getting proper treatment for<br />
things like diabetes, hypertension, and high<br />
cholesterol can help your eyes. If these are<br />
taken care of, the risk of damage to your<br />
eyes, including vision loss, is raised. An<br />
eye condition called diabetic retinopathy<br />
is a condition that is caused by increased<br />
blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar and<br />
can damage blood vessels within the eyes.<br />
After reading this article, you should be<br />
able to clearly see that it is a top priority<br />
to keep your eyes in the best condition.<br />
Poor eyesight comes with a myriad of life<br />
altering issues. Apply the tips that you<br />
have learned immediately.<br />
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8 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFULLY<br />
PURCHASING GOOD<br />
HEALTH INSURANCE<br />
by<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
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Read these 8 tips on purchasing health insurance and avoid the frustration of<br />
spending too much on your policy.<br />
Many individuals<br />
wait to get health<br />
insurance, and<br />
often, it is too late.<br />
Most people don’t<br />
give health insurance a second<br />
thought, fail to understand<br />
it, doubt its affordability, or<br />
believe it’s not as important<br />
as it really is. With the<br />
information and advice you’ll<br />
find below, you can make<br />
better health insurance<br />
decisions in the future.<br />
1<br />
KNOW HOW TO SAVE<br />
ON INSURANCE<br />
To save cash on health<br />
insurance, ask if your<br />
company has wellness<br />
programs for their employees.<br />
A lot of employers these days<br />
give rewards to their workers<br />
who participate in health<br />
and wellness assessments.<br />
You might be able to get<br />
lower premiums and sign<br />
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up for a fitness program for instance.<br />
If you qualify, there may be a discount<br />
medical card you can get, which will allow<br />
you to switch to lower cost insurance with<br />
your insurer. These cards allow you to<br />
visit physicians in their network who have<br />
lower costs for low-income patients. By<br />
having one of these, you could use an HSA<br />
to afford any expenses.<br />
2<br />
UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT<br />
INSURANCE TYPES<br />
Individual policies usually are much<br />
more expensive compared to the group<br />
coverage given by employers, so it is<br />
advised to plan accordingly. You may<br />
need to sacrifice some aspects of your<br />
policy to help keep the cost affordable,<br />
such as a higher deductible or less<br />
coverage. Every insurer will evaluate you<br />
differently, so it’s well worth your time to<br />
shop several insurers until you find the<br />
cheapest rates for the most coverage.<br />
If your spouse has a health insurance<br />
possibility through an employer, you may<br />
have to pay a surcharge to add your wife<br />
or husband on your plan. It might be<br />
cheaper to each have separate coverages<br />
with your employers. To find out the right<br />
way to go, calculate both scenarios.<br />
These 8 tips will help speed up the time required for you to get that flashing white smile.<br />
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3<br />
ABOUT HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICINES<br />
Re-assess your prescription coverage every year. Health insurance<br />
providers frequently make changes to the medications they cover, so every<br />
time you sign back up, it is advisable that you check the fine print of your<br />
policy terms. If the pill you are taking on a daily basis is suddenly not covered,<br />
it is probably a good time to begin looking for another insurance provider.<br />
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Regardless of how comprehensive your<br />
health insurance policy is, making the<br />
decision to use generic drugs will always<br />
be more cost effective. There are only rare<br />
instances when you won’t be able to get<br />
a generic version of your prescription,<br />
and research indicates that the name is<br />
the only way in which generics differ from<br />
brand name drugs.<br />
4<br />
BE CAREFUL WITH THE<br />
INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE<br />
Do not offer up information if someone<br />
from a health insurance agency is<br />
discussing the application process. Give<br />
them only the information they directly<br />
request, nothing more. Any extraneous<br />
information that you provide can be used to<br />
increase your premiums or deny coverage.<br />
Your enrollment, or even worse your<br />
claim, could be rejected due to incorrect<br />
information being provided. It cannot be<br />
stressed enough to be careful when putting<br />
down information. Read your enrollment<br />
form in its entirety to avoid these problems.<br />
5<br />
RESEARCH HEALTH INSURANCE REGULATIONS<br />
When buying health insurance, familiarize yourself with local laws and<br />
regulations regarding health insurance. Does your state legislation offer individuals<br />
protection for preexisting medical conditions? Knowing these laws will allow<br />
you to correctly identify the provider that is right for you, but also know more<br />
about what you are getting yourself into during the process. You will also be<br />
in the know if they try to illegally deny you the coverage to which you are entitled.<br />
Private insurance can not be bought across state lines, as it is regulated by your home<br />
state. This means that going to an out-of-state hospital might not even be covered in<br />
your policy. Insurance companies set their own rules, so be sure to find out their policies<br />
ahead of time.<br />
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6<br />
KNOW THE COVERAGE YOU QUALIFY FOR<br />
Health insurance policies have a long list of different coverage options, requiring<br />
you to do some homework and be very detailed and organized in your approach<br />
to selecting a policy. When you get started, be sure to have all of the documents<br />
that you will need ready to go. Also be sure to know what you want and need from<br />
your health insurance, be ready to talk about it, and spend some time researching<br />
which ones look good to you so that you are happy with your insurance policy.<br />
Make sure that your health insurance plan covers pregnancy expenses before you get<br />
pregnant, and if yours doesn’t then you’ll need to find one that does. This is critical because<br />
a number of medical coverage policies do not extend to certain elements involved with<br />
pregnancy and/or labor issues.<br />
7<br />
THE CATASTROPHIC HEALTH<br />
INSURANCE OPTION<br />
Catastrophic health insurance coverage<br />
is an option for individuals that cannot<br />
afford a standard health insurance policy.<br />
Catastrophic coverage will protect you<br />
in case you experience a severe, lifethreatening<br />
illness or an unexpected<br />
accident of injury. It makes a great addition<br />
to your overall health insurance portfolio.<br />
If you are thinking about catastrophic<br />
health insurance, you need to do some<br />
serious research. Be sure that this<br />
type of insurance will cover your needs<br />
regarding catastrophic events. After you<br />
purchase the policy, set up a specified<br />
savings account. Make regular deposits<br />
into this account so that you will be able<br />
to afford your deductibles if anything<br />
catastrophic occurs.<br />
8<br />
TALKING WITH YOUR<br />
HEALTH PROVIDER<br />
You’ll have to find a health insurance policy<br />
which lets you choose your own doctor if<br />
you want to keep your current health care<br />
provider. You should ask your doctor which<br />
health insurance plans are accepted and<br />
use one of those. Ask your health provider<br />
if they are giving the necessary mandated<br />
records to the Medical Information<br />
Bureau. You are entitled to an annual copy<br />
of the records at no charge every year.<br />
With more knowledge about health<br />
insurance, you will find it becomes easier<br />
to make the right decision concerning<br />
insurance options for yourself and your<br />
family. Now more than ever, it’s important<br />
to have adequate and affordable health<br />
coverage. Health insurance is among the<br />
most crucial decisions you’ll ever make.<br />
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9 MUST-KNOW<br />
FACTS ABOUT ECZEMA<br />
by<br />
Matthew Dubose<br />
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Eczema can be frustrating and very uncomfortable; however, it is manageable.<br />
Read these 9 helpful pointers on what you can do to deal with it.<br />
Are you or someone else in<br />
your household affected by<br />
eczema? The problem could<br />
be that you don’t have the<br />
proper knowledge to manage<br />
it. Fortunately, this article was written with<br />
you in mind.<br />
1<br />
AVOID HOT SHOWERS<br />
Lukewarm showers are the way<br />
to go if you have eczema. Also, use a<br />
gentle cleanser and don’t rub too much.<br />
When you finish your shower, gently<br />
pat your skin dry with a soft towel.<br />
Enjoy a warm bath to soothe your skin.<br />
The water needs to be tepid. Sprinkle<br />
some colloidal oatmeal or baking soda<br />
in your bath. This helps soothe the skin.<br />
Another option is to add a half cup of<br />
bleach to your standard 40-gallon bath as<br />
this is thought to help eliminate bacteria<br />
on your skin.<br />
2<br />
DO NOT SCRATCH YOUR SKIN<br />
You will likely feel very itchy. If you<br />
decide to scratch, you’re going to find<br />
yourself scratching even more. Scratching<br />
can also cause serious damage to the skin<br />
or even lead to an infection. Moisturize as<br />
often as possible and use a cold<br />
compress which can relieve symptoms.<br />
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Once you educate yourself and learn the right way to care for your skin, you will be well on your way<br />
to being free from your acne.<br />
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FIND A COMFORTABLE<br />
TEMPERATURE<br />
You have to find a comfortable<br />
temperature for the home that doesn’t<br />
upset your skin. This can help to moderate<br />
the symptoms that you feel. During hot<br />
weather, the air conditioner should remain<br />
on, and a humidifier can help during cold<br />
temperatures. The humidifier will keep<br />
your skin moist without drying it out like a<br />
heater would.<br />
4<br />
KEEP YOUR SKIN MOISTURIZED<br />
Dry skin and itchy skin are two<br />
common symptoms that eczema sufferers<br />
must deal with. Moisturizers are key in<br />
reducing this suffering. Bear in mind<br />
though that moisturizers are not what<br />
hydrates the skin. The reality is that using<br />
moisturizers frequently helps the skin’s<br />
natural moisture and oils from escaping.<br />
By doing this, moisturizers prevent<br />
the drying and cracking of the skin.<br />
Help prevent flare-ups of eczema<br />
by keeping your skin moisturized.<br />
Moisturized skin won’t crack because it<br />
stays soft. Look for moisturizers that have<br />
a few ingredients and no scent. Certain<br />
fragrances and chemicals will do the<br />
opposite of soothing your skin, instead of<br />
making the condition worse.<br />
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5<br />
KEEP NAILS TRIMMED AND CLEAN<br />
Scratching sometimes happens when<br />
sufferers sleep. Short nails will reduce the<br />
irritation that you experience. Also, make<br />
sure your nails are always clean underneath.<br />
Make sure that your nails are as clean as<br />
possible. It is only natural that you react to<br />
eczema by scratching. If your nails are too<br />
long or dirty, then infections could occur<br />
when scratching. You can prevent these<br />
situations with clean, shortened nails.<br />
6<br />
MIND YOUR CLOTHING<br />
Eczema can be triggered by having<br />
your clothes touch your skin. Use only<br />
fabrics made from cotton or a blend<br />
of cotton. Fabrics like wool can cause<br />
irritation. Similarly, you should pay<br />
attention to how you are washing your<br />
clothes. Use mild or natural laundry soap<br />
and other products like fabric softener.<br />
Avoid clothes with itchy seams and tags.<br />
They may cause scratches and make your<br />
eczema symptoms worse. Cut all tags out<br />
of your clothes, or buy clothes that don’t<br />
have any tags, to begin with. Avoid seams<br />
that may become uncomfortable after<br />
wearing the garment for a prolonged time.<br />
If your seams are in your underwear, you<br />
may want to turn things inside out.<br />
7<br />
USE A HUMIDIFIER<br />
A humidifier can be quite helpful.<br />
Humidifiers release moist steam into<br />
the living environment. The steam has<br />
water droplets that moisten the area<br />
that it is in. This can help skin stay<br />
smooth and comfortable despite the<br />
season or weather. Be sure to keep<br />
it clean to avoid other health issues.<br />
A humidifier can help manage eczema.<br />
Dry air can dry out skin, especially during<br />
the winter, and this can cause eczema. A<br />
humidifier will put moisture in the air so<br />
your skin won’t get as dry.<br />
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8<br />
KEEP SWEATING TO A MINIMUM<br />
Getting overheated and sweating<br />
a lot can aggravate eczema. Of course<br />
you want to stay active, but you need to<br />
monitor activity and cool off immediately<br />
afterward. Take a shower right away after<br />
a workout.<br />
9<br />
WEAR WATERPROOF GLOVES<br />
No one knows exactly what causes<br />
eczema or how to get rid of it permanently.<br />
Still, you can reduce your symptoms and<br />
flare-ups. The phenomenon, known as<br />
“dishpan hands,” is a type of eczema known<br />
for causing cracked, dry skin. Those who<br />
are plagued with hand eczema should wear<br />
a pair of waterproof gloves whenever they<br />
wash dishes. Latex gloves work, but some<br />
people are allergic to latex. So, cotton<br />
gloves can be worn underneath them.<br />
After the dishes are washed, gently clean<br />
your hands, pat dry, and add moisturizer.<br />
If you have had to deal with eczema,<br />
you certainly know that this condition<br />
can be quite aggravating. Maybe you<br />
can now better manage your eczema<br />
condition. Hopefully, this article provides<br />
the information you have needed<br />
from the start.<br />
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9 PIECES OF ADVICE FOR<br />
ANYONE WITH<br />
SLEEP APNEA<br />
by<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
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Here are some pointers on battling some of the disrupting symptoms of sleep<br />
apnea so you can avoid the frustration of not getting enough sleep.<br />
If you or someone<br />
in your family<br />
has recently been<br />
dealing with sleep<br />
apnea problems,<br />
you are probably thinking<br />
about all the different ways<br />
you can treat this condition.<br />
Are you aware of what will<br />
fit every individual situation?<br />
Learning the right information<br />
means continuing to<br />
thoroughly read this article.<br />
1<br />
GIVE UP YOUR VICES<br />
One way to fight against<br />
sleep apnea is to give up vices.<br />
Two of the biggest problems<br />
are drinking and smoking.<br />
Drinking causes respiratory<br />
depression, which makes it<br />
more difficult to breathe.<br />
Over time, your lungs will<br />
be damaged as the result of<br />
smoking. Losing these terrible<br />
habits will help a great deal<br />
when it comes to alleviating<br />
your sleep apnea symptoms.<br />
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2<br />
LOSE THE EXTRA POUNDS<br />
Being overweight can be a cause<br />
of sleep apnea. If this is true for you,<br />
try getting a little thinner. A logical<br />
weight loss program that includes a<br />
restrictive, yet healthy diet together<br />
with a sensible exercise routine is<br />
necessary. Cutting out white carbs such<br />
as white rice, pasta and sugar is one step<br />
that many people use to lose weight.<br />
Lose some weight if you’re heavy. Several<br />
studies have shown that there is a link<br />
between obesity and sleep apnea. So, you<br />
can actually find substantial relief from<br />
your symptoms just from shedding even<br />
twenty or thirty pounds.<br />
3<br />
PLAY A WIND INSTRUMENT<br />
Start playing a wind instrument to<br />
alleviate your sleep apnea symptoms.<br />
Some studies have shown that an<br />
instrument like the didgeridoo can help<br />
you improve the muscles in your throat.<br />
It helps to strengthen the muscles in the<br />
throat, which collapse during sleep apnea<br />
episodes. So, if you play this instrument<br />
on a daily basis, it will help to limit the<br />
sleep apnea symptoms which in turn will<br />
give you a good night’s sleep.<br />
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4<br />
REDUCE ALCOHOL INTAKE<br />
Try not to drink alcohol as much as<br />
it causes your muscles to relax. This might<br />
be something you want to do, but it can<br />
also exacerbate your sleep apnea. Like<br />
the rest of your muscles, those around<br />
your throat and airway relax under the<br />
influence of alcohol, making it harder<br />
for you to maintain a proper air passage.<br />
If you can’t give up drinking completely,<br />
at least make an effort to moderate your<br />
intake. Also, avoid having alcohol in<br />
the hours leading up to your bedtime.<br />
Do not drink alcohol, especially before going<br />
to sleep. A wide range of sleep disorders<br />
are compounded negatively by the use or<br />
consumption of alcohol, and sleep apnea<br />
is among them. It depresses your central<br />
nervous system, which can worsen your<br />
apnea and can make it harder for you to<br />
come to if you stop breathing. This can be a<br />
fatal combination of conditions.<br />
5<br />
SEE YOUR PHYSICIAN<br />
Sleep apnea is very serious. If you<br />
feel some of the symptoms, then you need<br />
to consult a physician as quickly as you can.<br />
If the doctor determines you are suffering<br />
from sleep apnea, you should consult with<br />
someone who specializes in this disorder<br />
in order to effectively treat the condition.<br />
You aren’t always going to be aware of<br />
your sleep apnea. If you happen to feel<br />
sleepy, tired and exhausted all the time,<br />
then it’s best that you consult with a<br />
doctor. These symptoms may be indicative<br />
of sleep apnea, despite the fact that you<br />
don’t struggle to breathe at night.<br />
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6<br />
SLEEP ON YOUR SIDE<br />
A large number of people with sleep<br />
apnea sleep on their backs. If you do this,<br />
you might want to start sleeping on your<br />
side, instead. It’s been proven that you<br />
can sleep more comfortably by sleeping<br />
on one side if you have sleep apnea.<br />
Going to bed on your side can be something<br />
you can do to help you get better rest if<br />
you have sleep apnea. When people sleep<br />
on their back, their tongue and soft palate<br />
rest to the back of the throat, which blocks<br />
the airway. Try to fall asleep in a side<br />
position, and discover if that relieves your<br />
sleep apnea tonight.<br />
7<br />
TREAT YOUR SINUS OR<br />
ALLERGY PROBLEMS<br />
Because you already suffer, this should at<br />
least alleviate one of many sleep problems.<br />
You have to avoid anything else that is<br />
going to affect your ability to breathe while<br />
you are asleep. Keeping your airway free<br />
and clear by treating your nasal problems<br />
gives you a much better chance of sleeping<br />
through the night without problems.<br />
8<br />
TAKE A WARM BATH<br />
Some people become anxious due<br />
to their sleep apnea and make the mistake<br />
of taking sedatives before bed, which can<br />
be dangerous for apnea sufferers. Take a<br />
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warm bath instead. You can relieve tension<br />
and relax your muscles by soaking in a<br />
warm bath. This helps sleep come easier.<br />
You will also sleep more soundly, and<br />
hopefully prevent sleep apnea episodes. If<br />
you still have sleep apnea, check with your<br />
doctor for other treatments.<br />
9<br />
TRY TO HELP YOURSELF<br />
Although professional medical advice<br />
is always warranted in treating sleep<br />
apnea, you can try out a few treatments on<br />
your own, too. If you lose weight and quit<br />
smoking, you will be able to combat sleep<br />
apnea. Stay away from large meals, caffeine,<br />
and alcohol if you have sleep apnea.<br />
Information can help you a lot. When you<br />
fully understand your options concerning<br />
sleep apnea, you will start to find the<br />
proper solution. These ideas will help you<br />
make the best choices for you.<br />
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11 TECHNIQUES TO<br />
KEEP YOUR ASTHMA<br />
IN CONTROL<br />
by<br />
Matthew Dubose<br />
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If you’re looking for ways to deal with asthma, then read these 11 pointers on<br />
how to manage your symptoms and cope with your condition with ease.<br />
For all the people who have<br />
difficulties with their breathing<br />
due to asthma, even the smallest<br />
physical task can be discouraging.<br />
Thankfully, there are a lot of<br />
different treatment plans available that can<br />
help to put you at ease in your everyday life.<br />
The insights here can help you understand<br />
your respiratory system and leave you well<br />
equipped to deal with asthma in your life.<br />
1<br />
IDENTIFY YOUR<br />
TYPE OF ASTHMA<br />
There are many different types of asthma.<br />
Before you can develop a self-care plan<br />
for your asthma symptoms, you need to<br />
know the specific cause of your symptoms.<br />
If your asthma is triggered by exercise,<br />
throw an inhaler into your gym bag.<br />
Knowing your symptoms’ patterns can<br />
help you avoid big problems.<br />
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2<br />
AVOID CIGARETTE SMOKE<br />
If you have been diagnosed with<br />
asthma, you must avoid cigarette smoke<br />
at all costs. You should not smoke!<br />
Avoid vapors and chemical fumes from<br />
cigarettes. A severe asthma attack can be<br />
life threatening. If you are around others<br />
who are smoking, remove yourself.<br />
3<br />
ASK ASSISTANCE FROM<br />
A SOCIAL WORKER<br />
If you have asthma and you are not eligible for<br />
health insurance, speak with a social worker.<br />
You will need asthma medications, and if you<br />
are unable to afford them, a social worker<br />
can find a hospital or clinic that can offer you<br />
medication for free or for a little cost.<br />
4<br />
INSTALL A DEHUMIDIFIER<br />
If you have asthma, you may wish<br />
to consider installing a dehumidifier in<br />
your home. When your home has less<br />
humidity, there are fewer dust mites, and<br />
that minimizes the chances of an asthma<br />
flare-up. Dehumidifiers work by pulling<br />
the moisture out of the air of your home.<br />
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5<br />
USE HYPOALLERGENIC<br />
SHEETS AND PILLOWS<br />
Avoid using a feather or down pillow if you<br />
have asthma. The feathers from a pillow<br />
can cause asthma symptoms and decrease<br />
your lung function. It is also advisable to<br />
use hypoallergenic sheets and comforters<br />
for the same reason.<br />
6<br />
GET REGULAR CHECK-UPS<br />
Regardless of whether your asthma<br />
has been flaring up, don’t neglect routine<br />
check-ups. Medical science is constantly<br />
evolving, so the doctor might know about<br />
a new treatment for you. Besides, you can<br />
never be sure when another attack might<br />
come on, so it’s better to be checked out.<br />
7<br />
JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP<br />
A support group can offer empathy<br />
and information about new treatments<br />
and medication. Asthma can be an<br />
extremely debilitating health issue and<br />
can stop you from participating in life<br />
the way you want to. Furthermore, these<br />
groups will keep you informed about<br />
any changes in medicines or any other<br />
scientific discoveries that are relevant.<br />
8<br />
KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEAN<br />
Some of the main triggers of asthma<br />
attacks happen right inside the home.<br />
Three triggers comprise the asthma triad<br />
of doom: spores, dust, and mold. To lessen<br />
the risk of an asthma attack and to stay<br />
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healthy, have your house inspected every<br />
year by an inspector, and remove those<br />
agents when they have been identified.<br />
As an additional measure, a home that<br />
is regularly cleaned will help keep these<br />
irritants from building up.<br />
9<br />
UNDERSTAND HOW<br />
YOUR INHALER WORKS<br />
Be sure to thoroughly understand how<br />
to utilize asthma medication correctly,<br />
particularly any rescue medication. Asthma<br />
is typically treated with a regular medication<br />
supplemented by rescue medicine, such as<br />
an inhaler. Asthma lasts a lifetime, so you<br />
must manage your treatment and lifestyle to<br />
ensure you’re taking the best care of yourself.<br />
If you have asthma, it is imperative<br />
that you know how to use your inhaler<br />
correctly. For the inhaler to work, you<br />
must carefully follow the directions.<br />
Whenever you spray your inhaler, inhale<br />
deeply for multiple seconds. When your<br />
doctor prescribes your inhaler, ask him for<br />
detailed instructions in using it correctly.<br />
You can use the preventative inhaler daily,<br />
but know that it can cause mouth infections<br />
near your gums and teeth. Always clean<br />
your teeth and rinse your mouth after you<br />
use your inhaler.<br />
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LIMIT EXPOSURE TO<br />
PETS AND POLLEN<br />
Anyone with asthma should limit their<br />
exposure to household pets and other<br />
types of animals. Some people with asthma<br />
are allergic to animal fur or dander on top<br />
of their asthma, but even those who don’t<br />
have such an allergy can bring on an attack if<br />
they breathe in too much of these irritants.<br />
Try to avoid the seasonal pollen that may<br />
trigger an asthma attack. A lot of the<br />
same things that can bother people with<br />
allergies will bother people with asthma as<br />
well. You can get the information about air<br />
quality in the area you are in; people who<br />
have asthma should stay indoors if their<br />
air quality is low.<br />
HAVE SOME CAFFEINE<br />
Try using caffeine as an emergency<br />
backup if your asthma medications are<br />
unavailable during an attack. Strong black<br />
tea, coffee or chocolate can aid in mitigating<br />
asthma attack symptoms. It helps constrict<br />
the blood vessels and opens the airways.<br />
You can tackle an asthma problem on your<br />
own or one that troubles someone you<br />
care about with a little more confidence<br />
now that you’ve reviewed some basic<br />
advice about the condition and some<br />
of its possible treatments. Whether this<br />
information helps you or a family member<br />
or a friend, you should feel comfort<br />
knowing that asthma is not the worst thing<br />
that could happen.<br />
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A 7-PART<br />
GUIDE TO<br />
JUICING<br />
by<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
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Just about<br />
anyone can<br />
name at least<br />
one vegetable<br />
they are not<br />
particularly fond of, and<br />
for most of us, there are<br />
numerous veggies we<br />
try to avoid. People who<br />
find it almost impossible<br />
to eat enough fruits and<br />
vegetables often find that<br />
drinking juice is a much<br />
easier way to get those<br />
nutrients. Start out your<br />
juicing adventure using the<br />
tips in this article.<br />
1<br />
If you’d like to avoid getting sick all the time, then make sure you take the<br />
time to read these 7 tips on how to juice your way to a healthy you.<br />
JUICING IS<br />
VERY HEALTHY!<br />
If you want to remain<br />
healthy, and ensure your<br />
body gets the nutrients<br />
that it requires, try juicing.<br />
Not only does juicing<br />
provide you with energy,<br />
but it can help give you the<br />
drive to exercise and gain<br />
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muscle. If you workout a lot you should<br />
eat plenty of vegetables and fruits that<br />
will aid you building your electrolytes<br />
back up. Adding whey protein is also<br />
good because it can help rebuild muscle.<br />
A well rounded juice blend can be a<br />
nutritious meal. If you consider the<br />
quantity of produce that goes into a single<br />
glass of juice, you may see how this can<br />
be true. When you drink a glass of juice<br />
on its own, the nutrients will be absorbed<br />
into the bloodstream a lot quicker.<br />
Add as many low-calorie foods to your<br />
juice to increase its nutritional value and<br />
help burn fat. Items that are included<br />
are things like herbs, cabbage, broccoli,<br />
or kale. You can look up other types of<br />
items online as well. High fiber fruits<br />
are also the best choice, as they take a<br />
lot of digestion to break down.<br />
2<br />
YOU CAN JUICE YOUR VEGETABLES<br />
If you are using dark, leafy greens in<br />
your juice blends, you may wish to consider<br />
adding in cucumber as well. Leafy greens<br />
tend to be quite strong and not taste all<br />
that great. Cucumber will put a nice twist<br />
on your drink, as well as masking the taste<br />
of unpleasant veggies. It also contains<br />
many essential nutrients, especially when<br />
the skin of the cucumber is left intact.<br />
If you suffer from diabetes or<br />
hypoglycemia, use only vegetables in<br />
your juices. Juice made from fruits can<br />
cause your blood sugar to rise rapidly. It<br />
is a good idea to keep a close eye on how<br />
much fruit juice you are taking for medical<br />
reasons. You can avoid certain health risks<br />
by using vegetables.<br />
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3<br />
CHOOSING, CLEANING AND<br />
STORING YOUR JUICER<br />
When choosing a juicer, locate one that<br />
you may easily and quickly take apart and<br />
clean. Some juicers take over 25 minutes<br />
to assemble, disassemble, and clean. Add<br />
the time it takes to juice, and you may<br />
just want to go buy juice instead. Make<br />
sure that you clean the juicer right away,<br />
because the components are easier to<br />
clean if the pulp has not dried. Cleaning<br />
your juicer as soon as you are done<br />
with it will make the job easier. Also,<br />
some vegetables and fruits have juices<br />
that can stain juicer blades and jugs.<br />
Putting your juicer on the counter and not<br />
hidden in a cabinet is a great idea. This<br />
can help you use it more often. As long as<br />
it is in your field of vision, you will find it<br />
easier to remember how much you love<br />
freshly squeezed juices.<br />
4<br />
DRINK THAT JUICE RIGHT AWAY<br />
As soon as you make your juice,<br />
drink it. If you want to create the best juice<br />
for good health, it is vital that you know<br />
that nutrients in the juice are lost soon<br />
after it is made. The longer amount of<br />
time that you wait to consume the juice,<br />
the less nutrients you’ll receive. Therefore,<br />
by drinking the juice as soon as it is made,<br />
you will receive the most benefit from it.<br />
Do not delay in serving your juice, after<br />
it has been prepared. Ideally, you should<br />
serve your juice shortly after you make it.<br />
When juice sits in the refrigerator for a few<br />
days it changes into unappetizing colors.<br />
Understandably, brown or grey colored juice<br />
isn’t appetizing to most people. One solution<br />
to the problem is to add a teaspoon or two of<br />
lemon juice to the juice mixture. The lemon<br />
juice will help the juice retain its bright color,<br />
and it will not significantly alter the flavor.<br />
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5<br />
JUICING INGREDIENTS<br />
AND THEIR BENEFITS<br />
Cranberries can help with bladder problems<br />
or urinary tract infections. When you first feel<br />
the symptoms of an infection, drink some<br />
cranberry juice. Ginger is a great food that<br />
can help to aid gastrointestinal problems. It<br />
can be added to the juice you make to give it a<br />
little pop and make you feel better at the same<br />
time. Ginger fights inflammation and soothes<br />
all parts of the gastrointestinal system.<br />
by drinking homemade juice. Juice provides<br />
many nutrients that can help to ease joint<br />
pain, aid memory or even slow down cell<br />
death due to free radicals.<br />
6<br />
WATCH OUT FOR TEETH STAINS<br />
Watch how various fruits affect<br />
your teeth when juicing. The dark colors<br />
may stain your teeth as you drink the<br />
juice. Be sure to at least gargle when you<br />
notice stains caused by drinking juice.<br />
Cucumber juice is great for hair and skin<br />
health. There is a lot of silica in cucumbers.<br />
Silica helps strengthen your connective<br />
tissues and is beneficial to ligaments,<br />
tendons, muscles, and bones. A tired,<br />
aching body can get an instant pick-me-up<br />
Beets and carrots are the type of foods<br />
that are likely to cause stains. Gently brush<br />
your teeth after drinking these juices if<br />
your teeth tend to stain easily. Another<br />
option would be using a straw when you<br />
drink juice to minimize staining.<br />
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7<br />
KNOW THE RIGHT<br />
FRUIT COMBINATIONS<br />
When you are doing your very own juicing,<br />
it’s good to be mindful of the fact that not<br />
all fruits are created equal or the same.<br />
Some fruits, such as a citrus variety,<br />
require special equipment to efficiently<br />
extract the juice. Also, take extra care with<br />
melon juice, as it usually tastes pretty<br />
awful when combined with other fruits.<br />
When you’re making a juice, it’s best not<br />
to go crazy with too many flavors! You<br />
can make a healthy juice without having<br />
to use multiple vegetables. You can add<br />
in a few vegetables that you like with an<br />
apple to make it sweet and healthy for<br />
you. You can make fruit juice the same<br />
way. The taste of each fruit or vegetable<br />
you use will be able to shine through your<br />
blend if you limit how many you add.<br />
There is no disputing that getting enough<br />
fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet<br />
benefits your mind, body and palate.<br />
The information laid out in this article<br />
can help you realize what a big impact<br />
juicing will have on your health, mind and<br />
body. So go ahead, spice up your diet in<br />
a healthy way!<br />
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8 USEFUL IDEAS THAT<br />
ERADICATE ACNE<br />
by<br />
Matthew Dubose<br />
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Once you educate yourself and learn the right way to care for your skin, you will<br />
be well on your way to being free from your acne.<br />
Most people have had to<br />
struggle with acne at one<br />
point in their lives. This may<br />
have been infrequent or acute<br />
attacks depending on your<br />
skin type. Because of scientific advances,<br />
there are new easy techniques to keep<br />
your skin clear. This article will give you<br />
some of these hints.<br />
1<br />
DITCH TEETH<br />
WHITENING PRODUCTS<br />
Remove teeth whitening products from<br />
your regimen. Harsh dental products<br />
may be causing your outbreaks if your<br />
acne is especially severe around your<br />
mouth. For example, certain types of<br />
toothpaste, mouthwash, or whitening<br />
strips may cause acne. Therefore, it is<br />
advisable that these products are avoided<br />
to minimize outbreaks.<br />
2<br />
USE WATER-BASED MAKEUP<br />
Makeup can be a contributing factor<br />
in acne. Applying foundations made with<br />
oil can lead to clogging of the pores.<br />
Water soluble makeup is better for the<br />
skin than oil-based products. Read all<br />
“oil-free” product labels very carefully<br />
to ensure that they are this way. Also,<br />
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some products may contain synthetics<br />
that are also known to cause acne.<br />
Try staying away from makeup to improve<br />
your acne, or use makeup that is waterbased.<br />
Makeup can exacerbate your<br />
break-outs by clogging your pores. If you<br />
abstain, your pores should remain clean<br />
and clear.<br />
3<br />
KEEP STRESS AT BAY<br />
You probably already know that<br />
stress affects your skin in many ways,<br />
including acne breakouts. It is a true<br />
statement, but luckily there are many<br />
ways to help reduce stress in your life.<br />
Stretching exercises are a great way to<br />
reduce stress; consider Pilates, tai-chi,<br />
and yoga as great options. When possible,<br />
avoid circumstances that are known to<br />
cause you stress. Stress does not cause one<br />
to develop acne, but it can make it worse.<br />
Control your stress level to deal with your<br />
acne. Stress can cause the production of<br />
hormones, which is bad for your health and<br />
your skin. Stress reduction techniques offer<br />
numerous health benefits for your body and<br />
mind. Therefore, it is in your best interest to<br />
seek activities that promote this effect, such<br />
as working out, meditating or even listening<br />
to music. The more stress you have, the<br />
more acne will show up, so it’s important to<br />
keep yourself calm, cool, and collected.<br />
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4<br />
USE NATURAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS<br />
If you suffer from persistent acne, make sure to use only natural skin care products.<br />
Many non-natural skin care products have a lot of harsh ingredients in them that make<br />
things worse for your skin. All this does is block your pores and actually cause more<br />
acne. The ingredients in natural products help your skin to heal without any side effects.<br />
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5<br />
CLEAN YOUR MOBILE<br />
PHONE REGULARLY<br />
Who would have thought you could get<br />
acne from a cell phone? Cellular phones<br />
get the oil from your face and hair and<br />
deposit it back at your face. Clean your<br />
phone often to keep it from clogging<br />
your pores. When you are using your cell<br />
phone, do not let it touch your face. This<br />
helps prevent any dirt or oil on the phone<br />
from touching your face.<br />
6<br />
KEEP YOUR HANDS<br />
FROM YOUR FACE<br />
One should avoid popping pimples and<br />
touching their face if they plan to improve<br />
their acne. By not touching their face,<br />
acne sufferers avoid transferring the oil<br />
and bacteria that cause breakouts to<br />
other sites. Not popping pimples reduces<br />
the chances of scarring and infections.<br />
Keep your hands from around your<br />
face because they are full of dirt and oil<br />
that can clog the facial pores. The dirt<br />
becomes trapped in the pores causing<br />
inflammation that can lead to breakouts.<br />
When fighting pimples, it’s critical not<br />
to touch those areas already affected.<br />
It is easy for oil and dirt to be spread<br />
around the skin by your fingers, and this<br />
can lead to further acne inflammation. It<br />
is important to stop touching your face<br />
immediately. Gestures like propping up<br />
on your hands and rubbing your nose can<br />
worsen acne problems.<br />
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7<br />
DON’T LET SWEAT<br />
STAY ON YOUR SKIN<br />
When trying to prevent acne, it is vital<br />
not to let sweat stay on your body for too<br />
long. As sweat stays on your skin, it begins<br />
to clog up your pores, leading to acne. A<br />
short, warm shower should do the trick.<br />
Wash your face immediately after working<br />
out or after you have sweated profusely.<br />
Keep facial cleansing wipes with you if you<br />
are away from home. This will help you<br />
quickly and easily wash away bacteria.<br />
Remember that wipes are strictly a<br />
stopgap solution; they cannot replace the<br />
thorough cleansing you can do at home!<br />
8<br />
WATCH WHAT YOU EAT AND DRINK<br />
Another great way to help reduce the<br />
occurrence of acne would be to decrease<br />
meats and dairy from your diet. There<br />
might be hormones in the meat and dairy<br />
items that can cause imperfections in your<br />
skin. Caffeine can have negative effects<br />
on your skin, causing more acne. Drinking<br />
less caffeine will make your skin healthier.<br />
A lot of people aren’t aware of the best<br />
skincare routines to reduce breakouts.<br />
Do not feel isolated because of your acne;<br />
you are in good company. Just follow the<br />
above tips and you’re on your way to<br />
having clearer skin.<br />
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9 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR<br />
COMBATING<br />
ACID REFLUX<br />
by<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
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Read these 9 tips on acid reflux and avoid the frustration of digestive track<br />
problems.<br />
Acid reflux is<br />
nothing to joke<br />
about. When<br />
it comes to<br />
treating your<br />
reflux, even a few simple<br />
tips and changes can make<br />
a huge difference in the<br />
severity of your condition.<br />
Read on for top tips on<br />
controlling acid reflux.<br />
1<br />
BE AWARE OF<br />
HOW YOU EAT<br />
Poor eating habits is often<br />
what makes acid reflux rear<br />
its ugly head. Many people<br />
often eat fast and ingest<br />
large quantities of food. This<br />
is not the way to eat your<br />
food, and it only worsens<br />
your condition. You want<br />
to stop eating when you’re<br />
full instead of when you’re<br />
stuffed. Also, when you sit at<br />
the table to eat, slow down.<br />
Chew each bite fully and put<br />
your fork down frequently.<br />
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Make sure you do not eat during the three<br />
hours prior to getting into bed. So eating<br />
at 8 if you go to bed at 11 can help you<br />
avoid acid reflux. If you lay down and your<br />
stomach is full, your LES muscle will have<br />
more pressure on it. Thus, you will likely<br />
experience an acid reflux flare.<br />
2<br />
OBSERVE PROPER POSTURE<br />
AWAKE OR ASLEEP<br />
Always remain in an upright position<br />
while eating and in the two to three<br />
hours following each meal. When you<br />
recline, you are more prone to acid reflux<br />
flareups. Your esophagus will feel much<br />
better when you get up on your feet.<br />
Don’t recline post-meal. The thinking<br />
here is that gravity’s your best bet in<br />
avoiding acid reflux. Based on your body<br />
and what you’ve eaten, you may need<br />
to wait longer before you can recline.<br />
Is nighttime heartburn an issue for you?<br />
If so, think about your sleeping positions.<br />
Get into the habit of sleeping on your left<br />
side. Doing this will keep your stomach<br />
acids where they belong.<br />
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LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE<br />
Stop smoking! Smoking causes and<br />
worsens acid reflux symptoms. It slows<br />
digestion and increases stomach acids. It<br />
also slows down the production of saliva.<br />
Finally, your esophageal sphincter is<br />
weakened. That’s why you should quit today.<br />
Refrain from drinking alcohol, which<br />
can irritate your stomach lining. Besides<br />
causing acid to begin to build up<br />
and eat away at your stomach lining,<br />
alcohol worsens acid reflux. Whenever<br />
you go out with your friends, be sure<br />
to keep your drinking under control<br />
so that you won’t feel sick afterward.<br />
Shed excess pounds to decrease the impact<br />
of acid reflux. Obesity is one major cause<br />
of acid reflux occurring. Losing just 10<br />
percent of how much you weigh can reduce<br />
the occurrence of acid reflux. Don’t be silly<br />
with excessive dieting schemes, instead<br />
reduce the size of your meal portions.<br />
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4<br />
KNOW WHAT FOOD CAUSES ACID REFLUX<br />
Some foods are much more likely to cause acid reflux than others. You<br />
should partake of these foods infrequently. A few foods that frequently cause<br />
problems are tomatoes, milk, alcohol, acidic juices, coffee or spicy foods.<br />
Don’t eat food with a ton of fat. Fast food is one of the main culprits that you must avoid.<br />
Examining the nutritional labels of your food choices to discover the fat content they possess.<br />
Many people find that gluten triggers reflux. Limit your consumption of gluten products<br />
and you can see less reflux. You may think you have to eliminate all grain from your<br />
diet, but this isn’t true. Some great grains that provide your body with necessary fiber<br />
and nutrition include millet and quinoa.<br />
5<br />
LEARN TO PROPERLY HYDRATE<br />
You can reduce acid reflux by not<br />
drinking during your meals. Any type<br />
of liquid that you drink when you eat<br />
increases the volume in your stomach. This<br />
adds pressure to the esophageal sphincter,<br />
raising the danger of reflux. Instead of<br />
drinking with meals, drink in between them.<br />
Do you enjoy being active and participating<br />
in strenuous exercise, but you experience<br />
acid reflux very often? Fortunately, your<br />
problem may be easily fixed. One way to<br />
help is to drink plenty of water. Water<br />
keeps you hydrated. It will also help ensure<br />
your food digests properly. Water helps<br />
you digest your food; thus, limiting the<br />
amount of acid your stomach produces.<br />
6<br />
SAY NO TO SODAS<br />
Watch out for carbonated drinks and<br />
those with high levels of caffeine. Beverages<br />
such as these can end up increasing<br />
the amount of acid in your stomach.<br />
In addition, they are an irritant to the<br />
stomach’s lining, which can exacerbate acid<br />
reflux symptoms even more. Herbal teas<br />
and green teas are excellent alternatives.<br />
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Be aware of the kind of beverages you<br />
drink and how much you drink with your<br />
meals. Have you ever had four sodas with<br />
dinner? If you lower the amount of liquid<br />
you drink, it can help eliminate reflux.<br />
7<br />
DON’T SELF DIAGNOSE<br />
Never diagnose yourself. People<br />
fall into the easy trap of self-diagnosis,<br />
and most of the time, online searches<br />
are methods to perform self-diagnosis.<br />
If you believe you may have this<br />
condition due to symptoms, such as<br />
stomach discomfort and regurgitation,<br />
then you should talk to your doctor.<br />
There are other disorders that are similar<br />
in effect to acid reflux. You need to ensure<br />
what you have is really acid reflux to avoid<br />
the hazard of self-medicating. Your doctor<br />
can verify if you do have acid reflux.<br />
8<br />
KEEP IT COOL AND HANG LOOSE<br />
Reduce stress if you have acid<br />
reflux. While stress itself does not cause<br />
acid reflux, it can increase the likelihood<br />
that you will engage in activities that<br />
do, such as overeating, smoking, and<br />
drinking. This can help reduce the<br />
acid that is produced by your body.<br />
Constrictive clothing and tight belts are<br />
not necessary. This actually worsens<br />
symptoms by constricting your stomach.<br />
If you’re suffering from acid reflux,<br />
wear looser clothing. If you do wear a<br />
belt, allow it to be held around your<br />
waist more loosely.<br />
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NATURAL REMEDIES<br />
FOR ACID REFLUX<br />
Try consuming more honey. Honey can<br />
calm the inflammation associated with acid<br />
reflux. This will help you feel better and<br />
more comfortable during the day. Consider<br />
purchasing raw and unpasteurized<br />
honey for the greatest health benefits.<br />
Seek out something called a slippery<br />
elm lozenge at a health food shop. They<br />
can alleviate hoarseness and coughing,<br />
lessen pain and help your digestive<br />
system to heal. Changing your lifestyle<br />
and adding these natural lozenges<br />
to your daily routine may be all you<br />
need to get acid reflux under control.<br />
You need to use these tips to eliminate<br />
your acid reflux for good. You should not<br />
let acid reflux ruin your life and cause<br />
damage to your digestive track. Take<br />
control of the problem by following the<br />
tips presented here.<br />
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12 TIPS TO<br />
BOOST YOUR MEMORY<br />
by<br />
Matthew Dubose<br />
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Being forgetful is normal. Read these 12 tips and learn some simple techniques<br />
that you can use to improve your memory.<br />
It’s not possible to push a<br />
button and have a memory<br />
pop up. Some things you learn,<br />
you forget. To improve your<br />
memory skills, follow the tips<br />
presented in this article.<br />
1<br />
USE MNEMONIC DEVICES<br />
One of the most popular ways to<br />
commit information to your long-term<br />
memory is to utilize one of many different<br />
mnemonic devices. Mnemonic devices are<br />
used for memory in a way similar to how<br />
shorthand writing is a useful device for taking<br />
dictation. You will associate information<br />
with another word, and you will be able to<br />
relate it and have a map to that memory.<br />
Use a mnemonic device to help you retain<br />
important information. This technique<br />
calls for linking the new information with<br />
something you already know well. These<br />
typically involve songs, jokes or rhymes,<br />
and they’re an extremely fun method<br />
of improving your memory. These often<br />
eliminate frustration from studying.<br />
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2<br />
CREATE REMINDERS<br />
WITH STICKY NOTES<br />
Sticky notes and lists are very popular<br />
for those people that have difficulty<br />
remembering important things. Stick your<br />
notes in places you know they will not be<br />
missed or forgotten, such as next to your<br />
phone or near the computer screen. These<br />
notes can help you remember important<br />
things.<br />
3<br />
GET ENOUGH QUALITY SLEEP<br />
Make sure you allow time to get<br />
enough quality sleep each night. Both<br />
long-term and short-term memory can<br />
be affected by lack of sleep. If you are<br />
tired, you are going to have trouble<br />
remembering things. Getting more<br />
sleep each night is the way forward<br />
to helping your memory improve.<br />
Making sure you get enough sleep each<br />
night is important. There is a direct<br />
correlation between lack of sleep and<br />
memory retention. If you’re having trouble<br />
staying focused, you are also going to have<br />
trouble committing recent occurrences to<br />
your long-term memory.<br />
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4<br />
RELATE NEW WITH THE EXISTING<br />
Here is a great tip to help you<br />
remember new things. As you’re reading<br />
new material and are attempting to<br />
retain it, it helps a lot if you can relate<br />
new material to other things that you’re<br />
already familiar with. If your thoughts<br />
are like a web, where each new piece of<br />
information is linked to another one piece<br />
that you already know, you will have a<br />
better time remembering new thoughts.<br />
Learn to relate important new information<br />
with existing information in your mind. This<br />
will help you expand your memorization<br />
abilities. For example, you can link<br />
information to a more familiar concept. Over<br />
time, this process will make it easier to store<br />
information in your long-term memory.<br />
5<br />
CHECK OUT SELF-HELP BOOKS<br />
You may find helpful books for<br />
improving your memory during a visit to<br />
your library. Look for books written by wellknown<br />
experts. They may contain valuable<br />
exercises and tips for enhancing your<br />
ability to retain and recall information.<br />
6<br />
DON’T ENTERTAIN SELF-DOUBT<br />
People believe that your memory<br />
worsens with age. This isn’t true all of the<br />
time. Expecting that your memory will start<br />
to go can actually damage your memory.<br />
You may begin to doubt your memory if your<br />
friends or family question it as well. If you<br />
believe your memory is good, it can help it.<br />
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7<br />
CREATE A SCHEDULE<br />
You should use calendars, journals,<br />
and other planning tools. Purchase day<br />
planners and write things down. Create<br />
a set schedule and consult it as often as<br />
needed. Writing these things down and<br />
looking at them will help your mind. Once<br />
you have looked at the information, you<br />
will be more likely to remember it. This is<br />
especially useful for those who are prone<br />
to forgetfulness.<br />
8<br />
REMEMBER BY ASSOCIATION<br />
If you’re trying to remember<br />
something, associate it with a funny<br />
image, song, or phrase. Humor makes<br />
learning more fun, and you will find it is<br />
easier to remember things later. If there<br />
are times when someone has given you<br />
information, and you are having a hard<br />
time remembering it, you may want to try<br />
to put it in your own words and then try<br />
to learn it. It’s often easier for people to<br />
remember something if they’ve worded it<br />
in their own unique way.<br />
9<br />
SAY IT OUT LOUD<br />
When you need to commit something<br />
to memory, it helps to speak it out loud.<br />
For example, when you learn something,<br />
such as a number, say it out loud a few<br />
times. Repeating things where you can<br />
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hear it is a great way to ensure that you<br />
remember that bit of information at a<br />
later date. If at all possible, say the name<br />
out loud more than once.<br />
REMEMBER PEOPLE’S NAMES<br />
Do you have problems<br />
remembering peoples’ names? A great<br />
trick for you to use is to connect the<br />
person you’ve just met with someone else<br />
you know with the same or a similar name.<br />
Making a mental connection between a<br />
new friend and a famous person is another<br />
way to remember names. When you link<br />
the new name with familiar knowledge,<br />
it will help you remember the new name<br />
when you encounter your new friend again.<br />
Pay attention when introduced to new<br />
information and it will be easier to<br />
remember. When you meet someone for<br />
the first time, repeat their name, think<br />
of how it is probably spelled and ask for<br />
clarification if needed. For example, ask,<br />
“Is that Christy with an I or a Y?” Make<br />
a habit to say something including their<br />
name and this will help you to remember<br />
it later. Using her name during the<br />
conversation and linking it mentally to<br />
what you talked about will make it easier<br />
to remember her name the next time.<br />
STAY AWAY FROM DISTRACTIONS<br />
If you’re studying a subject<br />
that you really need to remember, you<br />
should eliminate distractions and focus<br />
on nothing but that subject. You have to<br />
get the information from your short-term<br />
memory and into your long-term memory<br />
instead if you wish to recall it at a later<br />
time. The way to ensure that what you<br />
want to remember gets implanted in your<br />
long-term memory is to be free of outside<br />
distractions.<br />
FOLLOW AN OUTLINE<br />
When you are studying, have your<br />
material laid out in an organized, outlined<br />
form. When you have the subjects you<br />
want to master organized in groups, it<br />
is easier to remember the things you<br />
want to learn. The outline does not need<br />
to be especially long or short, but just<br />
enough for you to grasp and recall easily.<br />
There are always steps that can be taken<br />
to improve one’s memory. Use what you<br />
learn from this article in order to increase<br />
your ability. This will also help you recall<br />
things from your memory.<br />
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10 WAYS TO STOP LETTING<br />
ANXIETY LIMIT<br />
YOUR LIFE<br />
by<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
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Anxiety can bring negativity in a person’s life, but this can be dealt with in a<br />
healthy way. Here are some tips on how you can properly deal with it.<br />
People living all<br />
over the globe<br />
have anxiety.<br />
It can be quite<br />
scary to deal<br />
with the traumatizing<br />
effects of anxiety, but there<br />
are ways to combat it. The<br />
very good news is that<br />
you can do something to<br />
deal with it. The following<br />
article contains advice that<br />
you could use to properly<br />
deal with anxiety.<br />
1<br />
MANAGE EVERYDAY<br />
STRESS<br />
To help keep anxiety at bay,<br />
manage everyday stress.<br />
When you are too stressed<br />
out, your level of anxiety<br />
tends to rise as well. Try to<br />
delegate a few tasks so that<br />
you start to relieve a bit of<br />
the pressure that you are<br />
faced with. Also, be sure to<br />
have a certain amount of<br />
time to unwind every day.<br />
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Stay away from people that cause you<br />
stress. An example of this will be if you<br />
have someone you hang out with who is<br />
negative. Try to avoid that person as much<br />
as you can. Negative people will only<br />
increase your feelings of anxiety.<br />
2<br />
GET SOME EXERCISE<br />
To be sure that your anxiety isn’t<br />
affecting you too much, exercise as much<br />
as you can every day. The endorphins<br />
that regular exercise produces will<br />
promote happiness and reduce your<br />
stress levels. Additionally, experts<br />
recommend physical activity to maintain<br />
your general health and well-being.<br />
Exercise consistently if you suffer from<br />
anxiety. Exercise can help to relieve stress,<br />
which in turn reduces the symptoms of<br />
anxiety. For an ideal outcome, and to<br />
get better quicker, a 30-minute aerobic<br />
workout is recommended.<br />
3<br />
BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT<br />
Anxiety often disrupts your normal<br />
breathing pattern and using a specific<br />
pattern of your breathing can help you regain<br />
control. Gently count to yourself as you are<br />
breathing, then let the relaxed feelings seep<br />
into your body. For the best outcome, find a<br />
quiet area to do this breathing.<br />
4<br />
START YOUR DAY WITH POSITIVITY<br />
Tell yourself good things that you<br />
have done, make yourself feel good in the<br />
morning. Tell yourself how your ideal day<br />
will go, and your goals for the day. Then,<br />
do everything you can to ensure your day<br />
goes how you intend it to.<br />
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5<br />
EAT A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET<br />
It is necessary to have a balanced and<br />
nutritious diet, but even more critical when<br />
anxiety attacks are involved. In contrast<br />
to junk food, a balanced diet provides<br />
you with the vitamins and other nutrients<br />
your body requires to remain healthy.<br />
Eat a healthy diet. Foods that are high in<br />
caffeine or sugar can make your anxiety<br />
worse. Other options, typically healthier<br />
choices, can help to prepare your body to<br />
fight back when anxiety strikes. Keeping a<br />
food diary can help reduce your anxiety.<br />
Make a conscious effort to change it for<br />
the better.<br />
6<br />
EXPRESS HOW YOU FEEL<br />
Talk with others about how you<br />
feel, such as friends, family members<br />
or a professional. Keeping your issues<br />
to yourself and not expressing your<br />
feelings isn’t going to help you feel<br />
better. Voicing out your feelings<br />
could make you feel a lot better,<br />
and it can help reduce your anxiety.<br />
Express your biggest fear to someone<br />
you trust, and make it bigger than it is.<br />
After hearing how ridiculous you sound<br />
out loud, often people see their fear<br />
from a different perspective.<br />
7<br />
FIND A CREATIVE OUTLET<br />
Remaining sedentary and focusing<br />
on the negative is not likely to help things.<br />
The best thing to do is keep your body<br />
and mind busy. Hobbies and creative<br />
outlets occupy your mind, leaving less<br />
room for anxiety.<br />
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8<br />
TRY TO REMAIN IN THE PRESENT<br />
Anxious people tend to put too<br />
much emphasis on the past or the future<br />
and miss out on the joy of the present.<br />
This will make you feel worried and<br />
overwhelmed, and that can cause a panic<br />
attack. Keep anxious feelings to a low level<br />
and do not focus on anxious thoughts.<br />
During times when you feel anxious, watching<br />
an enjoyable comedy can be helpful. This<br />
genre can help bring laughter to your life,<br />
offer a new perspective and take your mind<br />
off of the troubles that caused your anxiety.<br />
9<br />
HAVE SOME TEA<br />
A lot of people use hot tea when they<br />
are dealing with anxiety. Drinking it helps<br />
create a feeling of relaxation. With this or<br />
any other technique, be sure to consult<br />
your doctor first as relaxation might not<br />
be enough to stop anxiety. If you find that<br />
your anxiety doesn’t leave after a period of<br />
time, you must consider talking things out<br />
with a medical professional to improve.<br />
CONSIDER DIFFERENT<br />
TREATMENT OPTIONS<br />
If you are suffering from anxiety,<br />
consider both medical and natural<br />
treatment options. Your physician can<br />
look over your affliction and prescribe<br />
or suggest specific medications.<br />
Similarly, the natural approach such<br />
as changes in diet could prove to be a<br />
big difference. It has been learned that<br />
the success rates are much higher for<br />
those that combine treatment solutions.<br />
Anxiety can be decreased in daily life.<br />
The ideas presented here were but a<br />
few that you can use to manage anxiety.<br />
All you have to do is use them to your<br />
advantage. You will eventually realize that<br />
the anxiety that you are feeling could be<br />
dealt with completely.<br />
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9 PRINCIPLES FOR<br />
DEALING WITH TINNITUS<br />
by<br />
Matthew Dubose<br />
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If you’re looking for info on how to stop the ringing in your ears, then these 9<br />
tips will help you get up to speed and avoid tinnitus.<br />
Many people think that the only<br />
way to treat tinnitus is to wait<br />
for it to simply disappear on<br />
its own. There are several<br />
different options available<br />
that can provide relief. Don’t give up if one<br />
particular approach doesn’t work for you.<br />
Try the next! Choose from the effective<br />
suggestions available in the article below.<br />
1<br />
SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP<br />
If your medical professional<br />
indicates that there isn’t anything they<br />
can do about your tinnitus, get a second<br />
opinion. One doctor may not have the<br />
necessary training to suggest an effective<br />
treatment, but there are those who do.<br />
You have to get the advice of a physician<br />
if you want to try homeopathic treatments<br />
for your tinnitus. To protect your<br />
own health, you should never take a<br />
supplement unless it was recommended<br />
by a licensed healthcare professional.<br />
Tinnitus may be caused by an underlying<br />
medical condition, so see your doctor first.<br />
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2<br />
YOUR BEDROOM SHOULD<br />
BE A SLEEP ONLY ZONE<br />
When tinnitus is bothering you, only<br />
give yourself about 15 minutes to get<br />
to sleep. If you do not fall asleep during<br />
that period of time, then get off your bed<br />
and go into another room. Do not do any<br />
physical activity or anything stressful.<br />
Tiring yourself to sleep might boomerang<br />
back to you and cause you to be even more<br />
awake. Instead, stick with an activity that<br />
will relax you. By leaving the bedroom, you<br />
help make the room a “sleep only” zone.<br />
This should, over time, alleviate much of<br />
the unwanted tossing and turning you can<br />
experience at bed time when you aren’t<br />
tired enough.<br />
3<br />
RESEARCH ON<br />
TREATMENT OPTIONS<br />
You may find that the more you know about<br />
tinnitus, the easier it will be to treat it and<br />
cope with it. There is a plethora of information<br />
regarding tinnitus on the Internet, as well<br />
as in books and journal articles. Gaining<br />
an understanding of what the causes are<br />
might make it more tolerable for you.<br />
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A good ear flush can be an effective<br />
first treatment to consider if you are<br />
experiencing tinnitus symptoms. Excessive<br />
wax in the ears can make tinnitus worse.<br />
Using cotton swabs inside the ear canal<br />
can push it up against your eardrum.<br />
4<br />
STRESS CAN CAUSE THE<br />
RINGING TO GET LOUDER<br />
Attempt as much semblance of organization<br />
in your life that you can, since stress is a<br />
proven exacerbant of tinnitus. Look for a<br />
new job which allows you to work the way<br />
you want to work, and start spending more<br />
low-key, relaxed time with those you love.<br />
To reduce or eliminate your tinnitus<br />
symptoms, think about your overall level<br />
of stress. While a physical affliction,<br />
tinnitus is often just the manifestation of<br />
something emotional. Use a schedule or<br />
agenda to plan your days ahead of time,<br />
which can leave you less rushed. Learn<br />
relaxation techniques and incorporate<br />
them into your daily activities so they will<br />
become second nature to you.<br />
5<br />
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK<br />
AT YOUR DIET<br />
There is scientific data suggesting that<br />
tinnitus may be linked to inflammation.<br />
So, it makes sense to adopt an antiinflammatory<br />
diet in an effort to control<br />
your symptoms. So, you want to add in<br />
foods like vegetables and fruits to your<br />
diet, as well as other foods that are antiinflammatory,<br />
like flax seed oil and salmon.<br />
It may be time to take a closer look at<br />
your diet. Some tinnitus sufferers claim<br />
that changing their eating habits has<br />
cured their condition. Some recommend<br />
gingko biloba, vitamin B12 and giving up<br />
coffee. Change only one dietary factor at a<br />
time, though, so that any results that you<br />
experience will be easily traceable.<br />
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6<br />
GET ACTIVE AND GET SUPPORT<br />
Fill your schedule with exciting<br />
activities in which you like to participate.<br />
Your mind will naturally be focused on<br />
something other than your tinnitus.<br />
Many people allow this condition to<br />
control their lives, but you don’t have<br />
to. Concentrate on doing activities<br />
you enjoy to distract yourself.<br />
It could help to find others who deal with<br />
tinnitus. Oftentimes building a database<br />
of support groups for yourself can really<br />
lessen the stress and anxiety you might feel<br />
towards your condition. Tinnitus sufferers<br />
are all in this together, so it’s important<br />
that you trade advice for improving quality<br />
of life with other sufferers.<br />
7<br />
GET RELIEF AT HOME<br />
Do not let tinnitus get to you at home.<br />
Create white noise by turning on a small<br />
fan or turning down the air conditioner.<br />
If that overwhelms you, try placing a tiny<br />
fan in each room, or playing a sound CD.<br />
If you can drown out tinnitus sounds while<br />
at home, it’ll be a lot easier to deal with<br />
your condition. You probably won’t notice<br />
ringing in your ears as much while you are<br />
busy doing things outside of your home,<br />
so it won’t bother you so much. You won’t<br />
even need specialized equipment.<br />
8<br />
BEHAVIORAL APPROACHES WORK<br />
If you want relief from your tinnitus,<br />
it might be necessary to restrict certain<br />
behaviors that engage the condition. These<br />
behaviors include drinking alcohol, using<br />
tobacco and taking NSAIDs like aspirin.<br />
Get professional help if you need to.<br />
Visit a counselor who specializes in<br />
cognitive behavioral therapy. This type<br />
of therapy will teach you how to stop<br />
focusing on tinnitus so much. The help of<br />
a professional can get you past the stress<br />
that you feel when you are confronted with<br />
your tinnitus. This will make it easier to<br />
cope with. Don’t let tinnitus control you. If<br />
you do, it will be hard to live a happy life.<br />
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9<br />
EXPLORING CREATIVE SOLUTIONS<br />
Learning to play a musical instrument<br />
is one of the more creative ways to distract<br />
yourself from tinnitus. Certain instruments,<br />
like woodwind and brass, are the most<br />
effective at canceling the noise, that’s<br />
because they’re close to your head and the<br />
sound ends up resonating inside your skull.<br />
Try using massage to help reduce tinnitus<br />
symptoms. Increased blood flow can<br />
help clear your mind and reduce physical<br />
stress associated with tinnitus. The<br />
more you are relaxed, the less hard your<br />
heart works, and this in return reduces<br />
your blood pressure. If the sound you<br />
are hearing is caused by blood rushing<br />
through your ears, as is the case for many<br />
sufferers, your symptoms may improve<br />
when your blood moves more slowly.<br />
As we have said before, tinnitus has been<br />
thought of as something that one has to<br />
deal with. If you are open to some new<br />
ideas, maybe trying some new things, you<br />
can actually minimize or even eliminate<br />
tinnitus. Use the tips above and you may<br />
be able to find some peace.<br />
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12 EFFECTIVE POINTERS FOR<br />
DEALING WITH<br />
CELLULITE<br />
by<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
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It is not impossible to get rid of the orange-peel look on your skin. Here are<br />
tips on how you can deal with cellulite to bring out your smooth skin.<br />
When you have<br />
cellulite, you may<br />
not know what<br />
to do to get rid<br />
of it. Have you<br />
bought numerous creams<br />
and lotions in an attempt to<br />
get rid of cellulite? Do you<br />
want to find the answers that<br />
will actually help you deal<br />
with your cellulite problem?<br />
This article is the right one<br />
for you.<br />
1<br />
GET SOME EXERCISE<br />
If you are having<br />
problems getting rid of<br />
cellulite, then cardiovascular<br />
exercise can help. If you<br />
incorporate cardio exercises<br />
into your exercise plan<br />
and target your trouble<br />
spots that have cellulite,<br />
then noticeable results will<br />
appear in no time. Biking<br />
and running are great<br />
exercises to improve your<br />
thighs, hips, and buttocks.<br />
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It is best to tone the muscles in your<br />
thighs, buttocks, and legs to avoid seeing<br />
cellulite on your body. Some exercises that<br />
are good for this are lunges and squats.<br />
This will also improve strength and can cut<br />
down on fat in these areas.<br />
2<br />
IMPROVE YOUR DIET<br />
Improving your diet can help<br />
eliminate the appearance of cellulite.<br />
Eat enough vegetables and fruits. They<br />
leave an alkaline ash behind that can<br />
help make sure your body looks its best.<br />
Juicing is a fantastic way to get your body<br />
all the vegetables and fruits it needs.<br />
Cellulite may be reduced through a<br />
healthy diet. Whole grains and foods that<br />
are rich in fiber can fight cellulite-creating<br />
toxins. Drinking adequate water as well as<br />
eating a healthy diet also helps to flush<br />
out toxins.<br />
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3<br />
DON’T RESORT TO PLASTIC SURGERY<br />
People often opt for plastic surgery, but this should be something you do as your<br />
last-ditch effort. There are safer, cheaper ways to get rid of your cellulite. Surgery should<br />
be your last option when everything else has failed.<br />
4<br />
KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED<br />
Eat healthy foods, omega-3 oils and drink a lot of water during the day. Why should<br />
this be seen as important? Because bodies that stay hydrated will have less of a dimpling<br />
effect that is seen in a lot of cellulite. When you hydrate your skin, you make it more<br />
plump. This eliminates the dimples. It is an easy and effective form of fighting cellulite.<br />
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5<br />
DON’T STRESS TOO MUCH<br />
Stress is a big contributor to cellulite. Stress produces a hormone called<br />
cortisol which can make your body store energy and fat. Think about doing<br />
yoga and meditation exercises. Go for walks that are long and relaxing. Find<br />
something that is calming and will work best for you, then get enough sleep nightly.<br />
Reducing your stress levels also helps to reduce cellulite. When a stressful situation<br />
occurs, the hormone Cortisol is let loose in your body. That hormone will thin skin and<br />
make your storage of fat increase. To get rid of stress, try doing meditation and yoga.<br />
6<br />
TRY TO GET SOME TAN<br />
A good way to reduce the<br />
appearance of cellulite is by tanning.<br />
Tanning does not eliminate the condition,<br />
but it minimizes the appearance of it.<br />
Exposing your skin to the sun can be<br />
harmful, so try a spray tan. Do your<br />
research, though, and find a trusted brand.<br />
Cellulite may be less noticeable if you get a<br />
tan. Everything, cellulite patches included,<br />
looks smaller when dark. Make sure that<br />
you exfoliate your skin before applying<br />
any sort of tanning spray or lotion. You<br />
want the tan to be even.<br />
7<br />
USE A BODY BRUSH ON YOUR<br />
CELLULITE<br />
Brushing helps rid your body of dead skin,<br />
and it also helps stimulate circulation<br />
and increase lymphatic flow. This process<br />
will allow your skin cells to drain, which<br />
can mitigate the effects of cellulite. Try<br />
brushing twice a day with long strokes.<br />
Use a dry brush with natural bristles to<br />
boost circulation and limit the buildup<br />
of cellulite. Work from the tops of your<br />
feet up the rest of your body to remove<br />
dry skin cells from your entire body. This<br />
helps increase your blood’s circulation and<br />
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improves the appearance of your skin. It<br />
will also stimulate your skin and improve<br />
blood circulation in the area. If you’re able<br />
to be gentle, it can make your skin smooth<br />
while relaxing you.<br />
8<br />
CONCENTRATE ON<br />
LIFESTYLE CHANGES<br />
To cut down cellulite, concentrate on<br />
lifestyle changes. Sometimes, cosmetic<br />
options may not be right for you. Eating<br />
healthily and exercising regularly can<br />
help maintain hormone levels. Try to<br />
avoid stressful situations which can cause<br />
abnormal hormone production.<br />
9<br />
DITCH BREAD FOR A MONTH<br />
Try to avoid bread for about a month<br />
if you struggle with cellulite. Your body<br />
treats bread as sugar and will increase<br />
your chances of having cellulite. See if<br />
you can cut it out entirely, and then watch<br />
for the changes.<br />
LECITHIN AND ESSENTIAL<br />
FATTY ACIDS<br />
Restore the dermal cells in your body to<br />
their initial strength by eating foods rich in<br />
lecithin. For instance, lettuce and soy have<br />
plenty of lecithin, so try eating them daily.<br />
A nice option for a meal could be a salad<br />
with these items, including soy cheese.<br />
Make sure you have a diet rich in essential<br />
fatty acids. You might think all fats must<br />
be avoided, but essential fatty acids are<br />
needed. These essential fatty acids build<br />
connective tissue that helps prevent<br />
cellulite. It is important to look for healthy<br />
ways to consume those essential fatty acids.<br />
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MASSAGE AREAS WITH CELLULITE<br />
Though it may seem strange,<br />
massaging the areas that have cellulite is<br />
a good way to reduce its appearance. Try<br />
using a scrub that contains caffeine to<br />
tighten and strengthen your skin. This will<br />
make your cellulite less visible. Also, try to<br />
massage the area that is affected.<br />
USE A COFFEE SCRUB<br />
This can break down your fat<br />
cells. Apply heated coffee grounds in a<br />
scrubbing motion with a towel on the areas<br />
with cellulite. After, wrap the scrubbed<br />
areas in plastic wrap, so the grounds<br />
stay warm and close to the skin. Keep it<br />
applied for 10 minutes at the minimum.<br />
You are not unhealthy or lazy just because<br />
you have cellulite. Many women deal<br />
with cellulite, and unfortunately, it is not<br />
something that is easily removed. Realize<br />
that your problem is not unique, and most<br />
women have the same thing. After reading<br />
this article, you should know everything there<br />
is to know about cellulite. Use these tips, and<br />
you will soon see smoother skin. You will be<br />
happy with the results of your efforts.<br />
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AN 8-PART GUIDE TO<br />
TEETH WHITENING<br />
by<br />
Matthew Dubose<br />
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These 8 tips will help speed up the time required for you to get that flashing<br />
white smile.<br />
Suppose you have it all: a great<br />
hair day, a flattering outfit<br />
and a natural radiance to<br />
your skin. But, your teeth are<br />
kind of yellow and this can<br />
make you feel less confident. Professional<br />
whitening for your teeth can provide the<br />
fastest results. To get the best results and<br />
the whitest smile, a few visits are normally<br />
necessary. Some of the best teeth<br />
whitening techniques are only available<br />
through a dentist. If a trip to the dentist<br />
is not forthcoming though, here are some<br />
suggestions to help whiten teeth!<br />
1<br />
OPTIONS ON<br />
WHITENING STRIPS<br />
If you have tried the two-hour teethwhitening<br />
strips and now have more<br />
sensitive teeth or gums, switch over to<br />
strips designed to stay on for only 30<br />
minutes. Even though the 30-minute strips<br />
will take 14 days of twice-a-day applications,<br />
they will help decrease gum sensitivity.<br />
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Teeth whitening strips come in many,<br />
highly affordable varieties. You place the<br />
strip on your teeth and let it remain for a<br />
set amount of time. Whitening strips used<br />
to be a popular teeth whitening method,<br />
but because of their bad results, their<br />
popularity has faded.<br />
2<br />
USING WHITENING<br />
PRODUCTS<br />
See to it that you follow the directions<br />
when it comes to the home whitening<br />
products you are using. You will only<br />
end up with an irritated mouth and<br />
inflamed gums. Even worse, you could do<br />
permanent damage to your teeth. Always<br />
use your whitening products according<br />
to directions as stated in the packaging.<br />
Carefully follow the directions included on<br />
any teeth whitening product you purchase.<br />
You risk problems with your gums and<br />
tooth sensitivity if you use these products<br />
for longer than recommended on the<br />
packaging. To further protect your teeth,<br />
once you’ve finished the whitening, stay<br />
away from acidic beverages like sports<br />
drinks or sodas.<br />
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3<br />
USING PRODUCTS ON<br />
ARTIFICIAL TEETH<br />
Teeth whitening is a fantastic method<br />
as long as you still have your natural,<br />
real teeth. Artificial surfaces, in fact,<br />
will likely not be whitened at all. That<br />
means those with artificial teeth like<br />
crowns, fillings and veneers will have<br />
to look to other cleaning options.<br />
When you attempt to use teeth whitening<br />
products and you have artificial surfaces,<br />
you may not be happy with the results.<br />
Most likely, your natural teeth will emerge<br />
from the process whiter, while those with<br />
artificial surfaces remain the same. Thus<br />
creating an uneven color and not really<br />
something you can flash around.<br />
4<br />
USING NATURAL PRODUCTS<br />
Brushing with strawberry juice<br />
is one method to whiten your teeth.<br />
The juice is acidic and will make the<br />
tooth enamel softer, enabling you to<br />
eliminate much of the discoloration.<br />
This is a relatively inexpensive way to<br />
get the smile you have always wanted.<br />
Whiten your teeth with coconut oil.<br />
Organic is best. Every day, spend 10<br />
minutes swishing a mouthful of coconut<br />
oil over your teeth and gums. This is an allnatural<br />
method of lifting stubborn surface<br />
stains. After around 10 minutes have<br />
passed, rinse your mouth out and brush<br />
as you normally would. Results should be<br />
seen after only a few days.<br />
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5<br />
GOOD ORAL HABITS<br />
Drinking water is a great thing for the<br />
health of your mouth since it helps whiten<br />
your teeth. The water will gently rinse your<br />
mouth, preventing stains from developing<br />
on your teeth. It is a healthy habit to<br />
drink water during meals and afterwards.<br />
Regular flossing and brushing of your<br />
teeth is among the most successful<br />
methods in whitening your teeth.<br />
You can get rid of plaque that causes<br />
discoloration by using these tips. You<br />
should get into the good habit of brushing<br />
and flossing your teeth after meals.<br />
Don’t smoke. Smoking not only shortens<br />
your lifespan, but makes your teeth look<br />
nasty. A visual sign of a smoker is yellow<br />
teeth. It can be difficult, if not impossible,<br />
to keep your teeth white if you are a<br />
smoker. If you can’t kick the habit, at least<br />
try to cut back for the sake of your health<br />
and your teeth.<br />
6<br />
EFFECTIVE BRUSHING<br />
While brushing your teeth each<br />
time you eat should be part of your daily<br />
routine, this becomes even more important<br />
after you have had your teeth whitened.<br />
Food particles can cause the growth of<br />
bacteria on your teeth. Whitening your<br />
teeth softens them and causes them to<br />
be more susceptible to bacteria growth<br />
and damage. You can prevent that<br />
damage by brushing after each meal.<br />
If you are serious about whitening your<br />
teeth, consider using an electric toothbrush.<br />
Electric brushes are better at buffing away<br />
stains caused by tobacco, wine and other<br />
dark beverages. You might be surprised<br />
by how well an electric toothbrush can<br />
improve the whiteness of your teeth.<br />
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7<br />
USING HOME REMEDIES<br />
A mixture of baking soda and water<br />
will prove to be a teeth whitening product<br />
that is both effective and all-natural. Baking<br />
soda can be used as a gentle abrasive<br />
that can lightly polish away stains from<br />
the surface of your teeth, making them<br />
appear brighter and cleaner. For a quick<br />
way to make it, wet your toothbrush at the<br />
sink and then put the wet brush directly<br />
into the baking soda to create the paste.<br />
Hydrogen peroxide should never be used<br />
for teeth whitening, despite urban myth.<br />
It is not safe if you accidentally swallow<br />
some and can also lead to uneven coloring<br />
on your teeth. Steer clear of any product<br />
that contains hydrogen peroxide. However,<br />
if you have tried that it works for you, use<br />
hydrogen peroxide carefully when you want<br />
to whiten your teeth. Dip your washcloth<br />
into this solution. When it is damp, rub it<br />
against your teeth’s surface. The peroxide<br />
will work to lighten stains and the wash<br />
cloth will act as a scrubber.<br />
8<br />
CHOOSING ORAL CARE PRODUCTS<br />
Use a mouthwash to whiten your teeth.<br />
Don’t expect instant results from whitening<br />
toothpastes and mouthwashes. These<br />
mouthwashes have peroxide in them, which<br />
can whiten your teeth. Before you brush your<br />
teeth in the morning and before bed, swish<br />
the mouthwash around for 30 seconds.<br />
Avoid toothpastes that have fluoride in<br />
them. Often misunderstood, fluoride is<br />
actually chemical-based and is prevalent<br />
is some foods, water and dirt. You should<br />
avoid excess because it’s been proven to<br />
discolor your teeth if you apply too much<br />
on them. Choose a toothpaste free of<br />
fluoride to naturally whiten your smile.<br />
Now you can not doubt that a perfect smile<br />
is totally attainable. Whether you see your<br />
dentist or you want to experiment at home,<br />
there are many options for you. Once you<br />
have put these tips to good use, you will<br />
have every reason to smile frequently<br />
and feel great.<br />
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11 EASY STEPS TO<br />
CONTROL PANIC<br />
ATTACKS<br />
by<br />
Tess Kimble<br />
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If you’re looking for info on how to deal with stress and anxiety, then these 11<br />
helpful tips will help you fight and cope with panic attacks.<br />
Here are some<br />
ideas you can<br />
try out to help<br />
you cope with<br />
panic attacks.<br />
Panic attacks can start<br />
gradually as a general<br />
anxiety surrounding social<br />
situations. They are not<br />
nice to have, but they do<br />
need to be addressed. The<br />
advice listed here will help<br />
you discover how to handle<br />
panic attacks and ways you<br />
can treat them.<br />
1<br />
GET ENOUGH SLEEP<br />
EVERY NIGHT<br />
You need to maintain a<br />
good sleep schedule if you<br />
are prone to panic attacks.<br />
Sleep deprivation can<br />
increase the probability of<br />
suffering a panic attack, and<br />
reduce the effectiveness<br />
of coping strategies. Allow<br />
yourself to get a full eight<br />
hours of sleep nightly.<br />
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2<br />
FIND SUPPORT GROUPS<br />
Do an online search for local support<br />
groups that specialize in panic attacks.<br />
This can help you see what others do to<br />
deal with their problem, and it provides<br />
you with a chance to vent to others who<br />
you can trust to understand.<br />
3<br />
CONTROL YOUR BREATHING<br />
You can ease the symptoms of<br />
a panic attack by taking note of your<br />
rapid breathing during an attack and<br />
figuring out how to slow it down.<br />
Make sure you control your breathing<br />
because this will help make the attack<br />
end sooner. To gain control while you<br />
are having an attack, take deep breaths.<br />
When you have a panic attack you can stop,<br />
sit down, and start breathing. Use a deep<br />
breathing technique wherein you breathe<br />
slowly in through the nose, allowing<br />
your stomach to rise, and out through<br />
the mouth. Count to five for both the<br />
inhalation and the exhalation. Try this ten<br />
times, and you should feel much better.<br />
Practicing deep breathing techniques<br />
when you feel the beginning of a panic<br />
attack will relax your muscles and make<br />
you calmer. Having already learned<br />
relaxation techniques, such as yoga or<br />
meditation, will help you get through a<br />
panic attack more easily, not only that, but<br />
it can lessen the effects in the future.<br />
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4<br />
DO NOT FIGHT A PANIC ATTACK<br />
If you feel panic start to take<br />
control of your body, try to go with it<br />
instead of trying to fight it off. When you<br />
put your mind towards fighting it, you<br />
should be focusing on how the feelings<br />
will pass. Let it come at you as calmly<br />
as you can, and it will go away quickly.<br />
Remind yourself of previous panic<br />
experiences and that nothing disastrous<br />
happened. Stay as calm as possible and<br />
keep bad thoughts from entering your<br />
mind, making the attack worse.<br />
5<br />
TRY TO STAY CALM<br />
People who are afflicted with panic<br />
attacks should note the circumstances<br />
surrounding an attack. Just remind<br />
yourself that this is an overstimulation<br />
of your nervous system, and no harm will<br />
occur to you physically. By doing this, you<br />
will remind yourself that you are going to<br />
be fine and the panic attack will soon pass,<br />
which will help calm you. Panic attacks<br />
are horrible, and this tip is not meant to<br />
downplay that, though if you can adopt<br />
this type of thinking, you will be able to<br />
negate some of your panic.<br />
6<br />
KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN CONTROL<br />
Always be aware that it is within<br />
your control to know what instigates<br />
a panic attack. If you are upset with<br />
someone and are scared to talk to this<br />
person about it, this could result in a<br />
panic attack. Therefore, you should aim<br />
to talk to this person in a healthy way in<br />
order to get all of the emotions out of your<br />
body. As a result, you won’t feel quite so<br />
overwhelmed, which greatly decreases the<br />
chance of an attack.<br />
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7<br />
WRITE ABOUT YOUR<br />
PANIC ATTACKS<br />
Write about your experiences with panic<br />
attacks and pass it along. You can do this<br />
by writing an e-book, starting a blog, or<br />
even speaking at engagements. Others<br />
who suffer from panic disorders may be<br />
able to give you some useful information.<br />
8<br />
LEARN TO ACCEPT<br />
YOUR FEELINGS<br />
One thing you can do to help calm your<br />
panic and thoughts is to simply accept the<br />
way you are feeling, even if it’s bad. These<br />
feelings will not hurt you and may benefit<br />
you in identifying the causes of your root<br />
anxiety. Accepting all of your feelings may<br />
open the door to healing for you.<br />
9<br />
IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF<br />
THE PANIC ATTACK<br />
Knowing why a panic attack is happening is<br />
key to being able to manage it successfully.<br />
Figure out what the issue is, and address<br />
it immediately. Then, explain the reason<br />
behind your inquiry.<br />
DIVERT YOUR ENERGY<br />
Many people that suffer from<br />
panic attacks have a fight and flight<br />
tendency. When you have success in<br />
stopping a panic attack, write down the<br />
behaviors and thoughts that helped you.<br />
Try vigorously cleaning the house, or<br />
following your favorite exercise routine. If<br />
you focus the energy elsewhere, the panic<br />
attack will quickly pass you by.<br />
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THINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS<br />
Try and learn behaviors and actions that work on a day-by-day basis to get<br />
you through panic attacks. Continue to think positive things and look for ways to flood<br />
your mind with encouraging, enjoyable ideas in response to undesirable thoughts.<br />
You did come to the right place if you wanted to find out more about panic attacks!<br />
Hopefully, the information learned here can be put to good use by you. Nobody can<br />
do away with panic attacks completely, and they can strike anyone at anytime. That is<br />
why you should pay close attention to what you have learned here and do your best to<br />
prevent any future occurrences.<br />
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