During a recent visit to an optician, one of my friends was told of an exercise for the eyes by a specialist doctor in the US that he termed as 20-20-20." It is apt for all of us (and also guys who send many mails), who spend long hours at our desks, looking at the computer screen. I Thought
I'd share it with you. 20-20-20
Step I: After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn your head and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. This changes the focal length of your eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes.
Step II: Try and blink your eyes for 20 times in succession, to moisten them.
Step III: Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces after every 20 minutes of sitting in one particular posture. Helps blood Circulation for the entire body.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
5 DONT'S when you are sleeping (email)
A man can go two weeks without eating. But if he doesn't rest at all, he can only survive for one week. Sleeping provides us the time to rest our internal organs, eyes and brains. Poor sleep quality can cause internal damage to our internal organs and brains. Therefore, sleeping is very important to us. If you wish to have a long life and stay healthy, please take note of the advice below.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH WATCH*
Watches can emit a certain level of radioactivity. Though small, but if you wear your watch to bed for a long time, it might have adverse effects on your health.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH BRA / UNDERWARE*
Scientists in America have discovered those that wear bras for more than 12 hours have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. Well the same goes down there for guys..... imagine having a prostectic part. So go to bed without it.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH PHONE*
Putting the phone beside your bed or anywhere near you is not encouraged. Though some of us will use phones as alarm clocks, but please put the phone as far as possible. Scientists have proved that electrical items including mobile phone and television sets emit magnetic waves when used. These waves can cause disruptions to our nervous system. Therefore if you need to put your mobile phone near you, switch it off first.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH MAKE UP*
People who sleep with make up might have skin problems in the long run. Sleeping with make up will cause the skin to have difficulty in breathing and problem in perspiring. You will also need a much longer time to go into deep sleep.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH OTHERS' WIFE OR HUSBAND*
You may never wake up again.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH WATCH*
Watches can emit a certain level of radioactivity. Though small, but if you wear your watch to bed for a long time, it might have adverse effects on your health.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH BRA / UNDERWARE*
Scientists in America have discovered those that wear bras for more than 12 hours have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. Well the same goes down there for guys..... imagine having a prostectic part. So go to bed without it.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH PHONE*
Putting the phone beside your bed or anywhere near you is not encouraged. Though some of us will use phones as alarm clocks, but please put the phone as far as possible. Scientists have proved that electrical items including mobile phone and television sets emit magnetic waves when used. These waves can cause disruptions to our nervous system. Therefore if you need to put your mobile phone near you, switch it off first.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH MAKE UP*
People who sleep with make up might have skin problems in the long run. Sleeping with make up will cause the skin to have difficulty in breathing and problem in perspiring. You will also need a much longer time to go into deep sleep.
*DON'T SLEEP WITH OTHERS' WIFE OR HUSBAND*
You may never wake up again.
Diabetic Diet Tips' (email)
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A DIABETIC DIET.
I bet you're asking yourself, “What is this nut talking about? Of course, there is such a thing as a diabetic diet! My grandmother's been on one for years…”
Well, you're not wrong about your grandmother. For generations, experts believed that people with diabetes must follow a strict, no sweets, calorie-restricted diet to keep their blood glucose levels under control.
But more recently, experts have come to realize that all that is really needed is that the person with diabetes follows the principles of a healthy diet.
So what does a healthy diet entail? In short, a healthy diet follows the rules of the Food Guide Pyramid.
This means you eat meals that:
• are moderate in complex carbohydrates, such as beans, vegetables, and grains
• are low in fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol
• include protein, such as meat, poultry, fish, and tofu
• are high in fiber, which is in fresh vegetables and fruits as well as whole-grain breads and some cereals
• are low in sugary foods and sweets
• include only moderate amounts of alcohol
The great news is that eating healthy not only helps control diabetes. It also benefits you in many other ways, such as having a healthier heart, more energy, and losing weight!
So, if you have recently been told you have diabetes or prediabetes, you may need to learn how to eat differently if you want to stay healthy. But anyone who wants to be healthy—
whether they have diabetes or not— should follow these eating rules. It's just that it's even more important when you have diabetes.
I bet you're asking yourself, “What is this nut talking about? Of course, there is such a thing as a diabetic diet! My grandmother's been on one for years…”
Well, you're not wrong about your grandmother. For generations, experts believed that people with diabetes must follow a strict, no sweets, calorie-restricted diet to keep their blood glucose levels under control.
But more recently, experts have come to realize that all that is really needed is that the person with diabetes follows the principles of a healthy diet.
So what does a healthy diet entail? In short, a healthy diet follows the rules of the Food Guide Pyramid.
This means you eat meals that:
• are moderate in complex carbohydrates, such as beans, vegetables, and grains
• are low in fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol
• include protein, such as meat, poultry, fish, and tofu
• are high in fiber, which is in fresh vegetables and fruits as well as whole-grain breads and some cereals
• are low in sugary foods and sweets
• include only moderate amounts of alcohol
The great news is that eating healthy not only helps control diabetes. It also benefits you in many other ways, such as having a healthier heart, more energy, and losing weight!
So, if you have recently been told you have diabetes or prediabetes, you may need to learn how to eat differently if you want to stay healthy. But anyone who wants to be healthy—
whether they have diabetes or not— should follow these eating rules. It's just that it's even more important when you have diabetes.
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