Stop Smoking Help – Cuz you're going to need it…

by FitBuff Blogger on February 10, 2012 · 0 comments

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If you're a regular smoker, and watched the movie "The Insider", you'll know that you've been had. Whistleblowing as we know it is not confined to Julian Assange but happened sometime ago, thanks to Jeffrey Brigand, a former vice-president for research & development at Brown & Williamson.

So what was the big deal about this "guy" anyways?

Yes, his message was that all the top tobacco companies had committed perjury in hiding the health risks of cigarettes and its addictiveness. In fact, they had added glass fibers and ammonia to increase its potency.

Hence the phrase, "Once a smoker, always a smoker"… because it's damn hard to quit… and quit you must for numerous reasons.

The Health Risks of Smoking

Most people who smoke regularly often live in denial in saying that they aren't scared of dying, and it's their choice really. But here are some undeniable facts when it comes to the reasons why you should consider stop smoking help:

#1: With the economy in the state that it is in, stopping smoking will ensure that you save a good amount of money. To see how quickly the amount of money you spend on smoking can add, use a jar to put the cash that you would normally use to buy a pack or carton of cigarettes.

#2: You can reduce your chances of suffering from a heart attack, cancer and a stroke when you quit smoking.

#3: People (women, in most cases) won't run miles when you're around. Yes, you'd smell much better.

#4: You'll feel more energetic and it will result in your appetite improving.

#5: In being able to quit this very difficult habit, your confidence levels in changing any other undesirable habits will also change drastically.

In most cases, people struggle to quit but the fear of death can change all that. Using that fear to inculcate good habits is probably a good idea.

Taking Stop Smoking Help is a Good Idea

If you've started smoking for fun (as it always starts), then you should know that it will turn into an addiction very soon if you aren't careful. Am not being preachy here… trust me!

Here are some tips that you can think about:

#1: Smoking requires one to make up their mind. Period. If you make up your mind, then that's the first step to quitting successfully – on your own. Until that time, being indecisive, won't make it easy.

#2: One way by which it will help is by writing down the reasons why you think it's important that you quit. The habit of smoking, as they say, will be history!

#3: Herbal cigarettes, chewing gum, patches are some ways by which you can kick the habit one day at a time. And every day will count…

#4: Don't forget to count on your friends and family to help you through the first few days – when you go absolutely nuts, especially if you're trying to quit 'cold turkey'.

#5: Hypnosis is another way by which you can handle this task of quitting smoking, and it has been proven to work over a period of time.

In Closing

Cigarettes and booze go hand in hand – so here's simple advice – stay off the tobacco. You'll get laid more often too. And if you're the types who thinks they won't need help, think again – cuz you're gonna need it!

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5 Reasons You Should Always Stretch

by FitBuff Brandon on February 9, 2012 · 0 comments

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Exercise is something that is important and recommended in your daily life. Many people forget or just don’t feel like dedicating the time before and after a workout to stretch. Basic stretching involves stretching your hamstrings, calves, quads and hips. And a few simple rules to remember are: to go slow, breathe deep breaths and do not bounce. A good 20 to 30 minute stretch before and after your work out is important. There are good reasons we learned in grade school PE how important stretching is, here are a few more as adults we should know:

Increase motion range: As your body gets older, your muscles and joints start to slowly degenerate. Stretching thoroughly decreases your muscle stiffness and when there is less stiffness you are able to move your joints and muscles with more range of motion. With an increased range of motion you are able to complete and carry out your work out at a higher efficiency.

Reduce Injury Risk: If your body is tight and hasn’t been stretched, you are at danger of hurting yourself. Your muscles need to be gently pulled and warmed up before throwing them into a work out. www.Runnersworld.com found a study on military recruits in training, stating the effects of stretching on injuries 'They were, respectively, 2.2- and 2.5-times more likely to incur an injury than trainees with average flexibility.'

Helps with pain: You may have hit the weight a little harder last time and now you are feeling it. That tight and sore feeling that makes you not want to move is brutal. Prepare your body for stress by stretching and stretch after, this will help with pre and post exercise.

Improves performance: Stretching helps and improves your flexibility and coordination. When you are able to extend your joints and muscles wider you create more balance. Whatever exercise or physical movement you are doing, your body requires balance and the more stretching you do the more balance you gain.

Promotes blood circulation: Stretching increases your blood supply throughout your body, especially your joints and muscles. When your blood flow increases this allows for more nutrients to move throughout and with more nutrients the healthier you are.

Stretching is key in your workout. Consistent and good stretching will keep you flexible and will help you in your work out and as your body begins to age. Remember to stretch before and after and often. Not only will you feel better later but your body will thank you.

Heather Smith is an ex-nanny. Passionate about thought leadership and writing, Heather regularly contributes to various career, social media, public relations, branding, and parenting blogs/websites. She also provides value to become a nanny by giving advice on site design as well as the features and functionality to provide more and more value to nannies and families across the U.S. and Canada. She can be available at H.smith7295 [at] gmail.com.

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Vitamin D Foods – A List

by FitBuff Blogger on February 8, 2012 · 0 comments

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Just this morning a friend of mine sent me an email regarding how our priorities change as we grow older. Especially when it comes to men. Sobriety was a much-desired quality, at least, for me.

There was not enough alcohol in the world especially even when we were more than done. Usually the time when the quietest fellow in the group hugs everyone and says that they love everyone – and then, begins to gently weep.

Beer and an assortment of liquors does that to you – but to some of us, that drama would turn into a nightmare especially if someone came back from work, pretty pissed off. The Millers, Coors and Budweisers pale in comparison to Asian & European beer – trust you me!

These days, in my thirties, the reformed douchebag in me, has moved into a "healthier place" – protein-rich breakfast, milk, regular workouts, B-complex pills and yes, even a better degree of hygiene that sits well with the fairer sex at any age. I'm trying, and should deserve some marks for that.

And no, I'm not doing these things to increase my chances of finding a soulmate but am just waking to the fact that being in the thirties requires a rehashing of one's priorities. Ones with long lasting consequences…

Trust me, you have to live in one extreme in order to appreciate the other… and it's a transition, I guess. And these three years have brought remarkable change in my life. Take for example, the inclusion of Vitamin D foods into my life…

Benefits of Vitamin D

When you look at the list of diseases that can spring up, thanks to a compromised immune system, you'll understand how important it is to get some sun and eat foods rich with Vitamin D.

If that's not enough, you'll have healthier bones and teeth while avoiding a serious drop in energy as well – that is probably required to meet the challenges of the day.

If you read this list of low Vitamin D symptoms, you'll probably appreciate the benefits that you can obtain when consuming Vitamin D foods and which will stand you in good stead in your old age.

Getting out in the sun also helps greatly, and if you're a telecommuting writer like me, you'll want to get out every once in a while!

So, what's the minimum daily intake of Vitamin D, you might ask?

Here's the list, and it's being outlined in details because one should ensure that they don't go over the top with it, in your quest for a healthier life.

1. Infants (0-6 months) – 25 micrograms

2. Infants (6-12 months) – 38 micrograms

3. Children (1 – 3 years) – 63 micrograms

4. Children (4-8 years) – 75 micrograms

5. children/ adolescents (9-18 years) – 100 micrograms

6. adults (19 years and above) – 100 micrograms

7. pregnant and lactating women – 100 micrograms

And so, let's look at the foods that will help you get this daily intake…

Vitamin D Foods – A List

Just remember that this list is not an exhaustive one… but a useful one all the same, and so here it is:

1. Cod liver oil

2. Margarine

3. Fortified butter

4. Fish such as Herring, Kippers, Salmon, Mackerel, Pilchard, Sardines, Tuna and Roe

5. Shrimp (boiled or steamed)

6. Cow's milk

7. Eggs (whole or boiled)

In Closing

Am not being preachy about this whole health upkeep business. Understanding your priorities and truly loving yourself will lead you to doing this anyways.

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Low Vitamin D Symptoms – But of course, we need the 'boner pill'…

by FitBuff Blogger on February 6, 2012 · 2 comments

in Nutrition,Vitamins/Supplements

Boner pills. Who uses them, seriously?

Yes, I know you "want to do" – probably, even when you're 70 years of age. It's bad enough that people now consider 60 to be the "new 40" and now this…

God, I'm mentally scarred just to imagine to old people "doing it" – makes me want to take a break from doing it for a couple of days until those horrific images recede to the back of my mind.

And yet we find people trying to use this "pill" because they want to get some action even though we can safely conclude that their time is past. Yes, your junk's not working – deal with it!

But when it comes to the dangers of AIDS, cancer and so on and so forth, we don't seem to be too bothered about that – now, are we?

Since you want to stay in bed all the time, let's hope your Vitamin D levels drop as low as possible…

(I know – crappy segway, so deal with it, sunshine!)

Vitamin D: An Introduction

For those of you who do get out a lot during the day, calciferol (or as we commonly refer to Vitamin D) is available freely to all, thanks to the life-giving rays of the sun. Of course, this nutrient is also available in Vitamin D foods such as vegetables, milk and egg yolk among others – and is considered to be very important in its metabolized form: calcitrol.

If you want strong teeth and bones in old age (as opposed to an eternal boner), then it's a good idea for you to keep those Vitamin D levels up – as it aids in the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.

Vitamin D is also considered to be a immune system booster, without which, getting a "hard on" in old age might probably point to rigor mortis.

To say the least, its benefits are endless covering diseases such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, weight loss, a healthy brain in old age (the other head!) while reducing the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

And how you treat your body in the 30s and 40s will eventually catch up with you when you're much older. (Also commonly referred to as the reformed douchebag with the monocles and all, as in this article.)

If the advice is unheeded, you can be sure that the problems that plague during your 50s and 60s won't be not getting a boner but will be due to low vitamin D…

Low Vitamin D Symptoms

Now there are two ways by which you might suffer from low Vitamin D symptoms, and that might because there is very low levels of this nutrient in your diet but it might also stem from the body's inability to absorb this nutrient normally.

So, here the symptoms that might indicate whether you have Vitamin D deficiency:

#1: Burning sensation in the throat and mouth, insomnia, diarrhea, appetite, weight loss and vision problems – sound alright to you?

#2: Weaker bones, multiple fractures, fatigue, depression, muscle pain, low immunity, rickets for those who need boner pills and osteomalacia in kids.

#3: Susceptibility to numerous disease because of a weak immune system

#4: Periodontal diseases (try dentures instead) and musculoskeletal pain in the limbs as well.

In Closing

I don't care much for people who have a "sunny disposition" – but honestly, get out more often, will you? No one loves prostate cancer…

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How Diet Soda Causes You to Gain Weight

by FitBuff Brandon on February 4, 2012 · 2 comments

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A diet soda and a salad might seem like your idea of a light lunch, but that calorie-free drink could actually be helping you to pack on the pounds (or keeping you from losing them). Even if you're replacing high-calorie, high-sugar drinks such as regular soda with diet soda, you may not see any weight-loss success. The artificial sweeteners in diet sodas have a negative impact on your body that can negatively affect your weight-loss efforts. Here's how diet soda can actually lead to weight gain:

Increases Sugar Cravings

Diet soda trains your body to crave sugar. Research has shown that artificial sweeteners taste 200 to 13,000 times more sweet than regular sugar. Once your body becomes used to the taste of artificial sweetener, regular sugar may not be as satisfying. Eating sweet foods and drinks increases the craving for more sweet foods and drinks. Those who drink a lot of diet soda are more likely to eat richer desserts or more sweet foods in order to satisfy that craving, thereby eating more calories, sugar, and fat, leading to weight gain.

Raises Blood Sugar

Studies have shown that artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharin can increase blood sugar levels, leading to weight issues and more serious conditions like diabetes. High blood sugar can undermine your body's ability to process sugar and lead it to store more fat. Unstable blood sugar levels can also contribute to overeating and to eating a lot of sweet foods and drinks, which contributes to weight gain.

Contributes to Overeating

Animal studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can interfere with brain chemistry. The body tastes sweets, and the brain expects to ingest more calories, but they are not received. Therefore, the brain sends a signal to continue eating to match the caloric intake with the taste signals. The more diet soda or artificial sweeteners that you consume, the more your brain will prompt you to eat in order to make up for those calories. Therefore, you may end up eating far more than you would have if you had drank regular soda or foods with full sugar instead of artificial sweeteners.

The next time you try to offset your burger and fry indulgence with a diet soda, consider indulging for the full meal and drinking a regular soda. Better yet, work on cutting out processed and sugary foods from your diet all together, instead creating a lifestyle change by adopting a whole foods diet and drinking more water. You will lose weight and keep it off in the long run, while also creating a healthier lifestyle and reducing your chances for developing health problems.

Bridget Sandorford is a grant researcher and writer for CulinarySchools.org. Along with her passion for whipping up recipes that incorporate “superfoods”, she recently finished research on culinary schools in nc and culinary schools in indiana.

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