Exercise can Help Prevent Premature Aging

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Easy Steps to Prevent Premature Aging

Aging occurs in everybody. It is inevitable that as we grow older we age, however, this does not mean that as we get older we have to feel, look, and respond like we are older. Our bodies do not have to break down as quickly as they do. In fact, many of the outwards signs of growing old can be slowed - and life may even be prolonged - by maintaining a sensible approach to diet.

In order to slow down the aging process, take the following five steps and implement them in your daily life:

1. Consume a balanced diet
2. Drink more water and fluids
3. Eat regularly and frequently
4. Reduce intake of fats, processed foods, etc.
5. Exercise

Let’s take a closer look at these five steps, and how to easily implement them into your life without making any drastic changes to your current lifestyle.

First is to have a diet that is balanced. Along with this, it is important to also include plenty of fiber in your diet. This means eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, pastas, rice, etc. You should eat plenty of these each day, and complement them with proteins. When it comes to aging, it is important to note that, while protein deficiency plays a role in the development of osteoporosis, too much protein can also promote bone loss.

It is imperative to get the correct amount of protein from the right sources. For example, the proteins found in the Moringa tree and its usable parts (leaves, pods, etc.) are going to be better for you than the proteins found in a chicken breast. The proteins in the Moringa tree are more bioavailable, and therefore more beneficial to your body. A healthy, balanced diet will help you maintain a healthy body composition and weight and provide you with the nutrients for optimal health and functioning.

Drinking plenty of water and fluids is very important, and very few people drink enough fluids each day to help their bodies ward off aging too quickly. Because our bodies consist of so much water, it makes sense that water is our life force. If it is your life force, why do so many people neglect to drink enough each day?

Dehydration causes many symptoms of poor health, including headaches, achy joints, lack of energy, lethargy, etc. All of these symptoms can be directly linked to not enough fluids in the body. Every tissue and cell as well as every organ and system in your body requires water to function properly. Degeneration associated with aging occurs more rapidly in people who are not properly hydrated.

If hydrating yourself is something you struggle with, try carrying something small and handy, such as a Zija, with you wherever you go. It is a convenient size, all natural, and provides you with hydration, as well as providing you with other essential nutrients and vitamins, all in a handy little can. Do not try and hydrate yourself with sodas or other drinks that are high in artificial ingredients and sugars.

While it may not seem like eating regularly and all day long will ward off aging too quickly, it can. By consuming five small meals and snacks throughout the day you are less prone to binge eating, and having too high of a caloric intake. If you eat regularly you gain less weight, and you increase your metabolism.

Your metabolism, the rate at which you burn calories for internal functions, can be compared to an engine, in that the more often you give it fuel, the better it works. If you starve your body for periods of time, your metabolism slows down, and a slowed metabolism makes it much more difficult to lose weight and much easier to gain weight.

However this does not mean you should snack all day on foods that are unhealthy and that do not have a high nutritional value. Snacking throughout the day on potato chips and pastries will not do your body any more good than starving it. Make sure to pack healthy snacks like an apple, banana, or an orange. These require no refrigeration etc. and are a great option for a quick pick-me-up.

Reducing fat intake is extremely crucial to anti-aging. Dietary fat is very easily converted to body fat, so controlling your fat intake means more control over the weight gain associated with aging. Obvious foods to avoid include fried foods, creams (which are very high in fat content), and processed foods such as cakes and cookies and most precooked entrees. This will probably be the biggest lifestyle change for many, but it does not have to be a difficult adjustment. When you feel the urge for something sweet, or processed, go for wholesome, fresh foods first. Eat an apple before you eat a candy bar, and you may not want the candy bar anymore.

Fresh foods, especially foods that are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, etc., should be the staples in your diet. Processed foods do not have to be eliminated; rather they should only complement a diet that is rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole wheat grains. Look for foods that are rich in nutrients, and rather than fill up on “empty” junk foods, eat foods that give your body what it needs.

Last but not least is exercise. Time is the biggest excuse for not exercising. So, if this is your excuse, incorporate forms of exercise into your existing daily routine. For example, if you live on a second or third floor, rather than take the elevator or walk the stairs, try jogging up the stairs. If you are vacuuming a room, do lunges as you push the vacuum across the floor. As you carry in groceries, use the weight of the bags as free weights and do a few curls. You do not have to go out to the gym to increase the amount of exercise your body gets daily.

Ps: I hate to do exercise. But i need to admit its needed. Am i right?

Aug

15

The Bath for Baby

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If you have baby, you need to read this article. If not, maybe your baby will angry to you. Huh, don’t believe it? Just let your baby crying because their mama not care about their bath..

Baby’s first full tub bath comes when he is about a week old (when the cord has come off) and from that time on he should have one bath daily throughout childhood. The room should be warm, but not overheated, 75° to 80° F., and there should be no draughts about. A metal or enameled bathtub is a necessity and it should be kept scrupulously clean. The folding rubber bathtubs are very hard to keep clean and I do not approve of them entirely. If one is used, it should be thoroughly cleaned, dried, and aired each day. I have seen a nurse put soiled diapers into the bathtub to soak, with the result that might be expected—infection of the baby’s skin and a good crop of boils. Hoho, don’t forget. Need to be careful first!

The baby’s head and face must first be washed and dried. The eyes, nose, ears, and genitals are then cleaned with a fresh piece of absorbent cotton dipped in a bowl of boracic acid and water, a teaspoonful to the pint. The mouth should be left alone, not only at the time of the bath, but at all times. One of the most pernicious practices of the present time is the constant scrubbing of the inside of the mouth. The mucous membrane or lining of the mouth is often injured in this way, and makes it far more liable to thrush and other infections instead of preventing them. The baby’s mouth will take care of itself and be far better cleansed by its own saliva. The baby should be thoroughly soaped in the lap and then laid in the bathtub to wash the soap off, with the head supported. Under no circumstances is the sponge or washcloth to be used for little babies. A fresh clean piece of absorbent cotton is much better. Every baby should love the bath; if there is any crying, it should be only when he comes out of it. After the bath, the baby is quickly dried with a clean, soft (possibly old) towel, but with very little rubbing, and the folds of the skin powdered. Never allow powder to accumulate in the creases. Powder is used to complete the drying of the skin but the excess should be gently rubbed off with a fresh piece of absorbent cotton. The custom, frequently practiced, of putting a lot of powder in the creases and allowing it to remain is a very bad one. The powder becomes wet, rolls up into hard little balls and causes soreness and discomfort.

The temperature of the bath is as follows: The first eight weeks, 100° F.; until six months, 98° F.; after six months, 95° F.; during the second year, 85° to 80° F. After the second year, at the end of the bath, a cold douche poured over the child at the temperature of the cold water faucet is stimulating, and keeps him from catching cold. A bath thermometer is a necessity. It should not be discarded after the first few months, as is the custom in most of the families with whom I come in contact. Unfortunately the cheap wooden framed bath thermometer commonly sold by the druggist is not reliable and often is five or ten degrees out of the way. It can readily be seen that much harm can be done by a thermometer that misleads. Any child who has been accustomed to warm or hot baths should have the temperature lowered a little each day until the proper temperature for his age is reached.

The infant’s bath should be given before the 9 A.M. feeding so that he may be put out doors for the morning airing as soon as that feeding is finished. There is no danger of his catching cold by going out in his carriage so soon after the bath.

The infant is more apt to need the bath in the morning, and it is my custom to give a morning bath throughout the first year, and an evening bath after that time. When the small infant’s bath is given in the middle of the morning the whole day’s routine is upset. It should be our object to train the infant to a routine from birth and unless the bath is given at the same time each day and at the right time this cannot be accomplished.

In all of these talks, I have in mind the well baby, but perhaps it would be best to say a word about the sickly baby’s bath. Small, thin, emaciated babies often do not stand the bath well. They, of course, are under the care of a physician, and he will recommend a sweet oil rub, or whatever is necessary to take the place of the bath. Children with eczema or other skin affections are often benefited by omitting the bath. However, I do not believe the bath should be omitted because the child has a cold or a little fever or any other illness too slight to require a physician’s attendance. At such times a bath is often restful and quieting, and the child goes off to sleep for the night when he would otherwise have been fretful and restless.

Ps: I think its enough to you about baby bath right? If you girls and will become a mother, you must read this one. Especially to her..

Aug

14

Did You Know Baby Sleeping Position?

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It can all be very confusing. Put the baby on her tummy, no her side, no her back. Over the years, we’ve been told many different things about sleeping positions for babies. Here’s the scoop, from my perspective, anyway.

Years ago, it was common practice for babies to sleep on their stomachs. And, there was good reason – babies sleep more soundly on their tummies than in any other position. Most of us were put to sleep on our stomachs, and we turned out fine, right?

But, now we have a little more information. Putting your baby to sleep on her back or side can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by as much as 50 percent. Therefore, most pediatricians will recommend that you put the baby to sleep on her back from the beginning. There were a few years there where doctors recommended that babies sleep on their sides, as this not only reduces the risk of SIDS, but also reduces the risk that the child might choke on her vomit if she spits up (which, by the way, is rare). But, today most doctors say the back or side is fine – it’s really hard to keep a newborn on her side.

If your baby fusses a lot when sleeping on her back, try swaddling her, or try putting her on her side with a rolled up blanket for support. For many babies, this is enough to make them comfortable. If your baby is sleeping on her back, do be sure to give her some waking time on her tummy, to help with muscle development, and to give her a new perspective on life!

Now, all that said, if your baby is really having a hard time sleeping on her back, talk to your pediatrician about having the baby sleep on her stomach. If your baby is healthy, your doctor may say it’s ok to put her to sleep on her stomach, as long as the mattress is firm. In addition, babies with respiratory problems, upper airway malformations, and babies who spit up a lot, may actually be safer on their tummies.

Each baby is different, and you have to treat them as such. Sleeping on the back is the guideline, but with your doctor’s help, you should evaluate your baby, and her sleeping habits, individually. Keep in mind that in a few months your baby will begin turning over, and will choose her favorite position on her own.

Sarah is a 41 year old wife and mother of two boys and one girl. She spent many years as a manager in the corporate world, and gave it up to be a stay at home mom.