Scent of Health

How to live longer?

scent of health — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:34:45 +0000

Would we live longer if you give up fast food or meat? Nowadays we can learn the answer to this question with the help of genetic analysis. 1953 the scientists discovered DNA and 50 years later they can already decode it. This is why everyone can order a genetic analysis and to get an information about his/her personal heath situation. According to the scientists everything comes to the genes we have and our interaction with the environment. Faith or Genes. The genes make us different to each other. On them depends not only the hair color but, also the processes that take place in our body and its ability to get rid of the toxins. As a result, for two persons who have the same conditions of life and the same age the results of a event/reaction might be completely different. Today the slogan ” Drink tomato juice – it is healthy” comes with a small correction – for most people it is healthy, but if you want to know if you are one of them get your genes tested. For the same reason, a vegetarian who is your age might look 10 years younger than you, but it does not mean that you will necessarily look the same way if you follow his/her eating habits. Because the genetic analysis might show that you need more vitamin B for example and you need to put emphasis on different food. The scientists have calculated that an individual food program can make your life 14 years longer. The conclusion is that, if we want to feel good and be healthier we need to learn more about our genes and if we can not change our genes, we need to change the environment

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10 Tricks for More Positive Attutde

scent of health — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:35:52 +0000

What are the differences between the optimist and the pessimist? It is almost certain that you have heard about the half full and the half empty cup. This is the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. The optimist always finds a reason to keep advancing and the pessimist always finds a reason to do nothing. Here are few perspectives that might help you to improve your life.

1. Most of the negative thoughts, are result of wrong assumptions
Are the facts that make you a pessimistic really true? Do you imagine the worst outcome of a situation, without actually having a reason to do so? Try to change this attitude.

2. Have a diary
Make notes about your thoughts and the situations that provoke them. For example, if you are angry at your job, ask yourself why and write the reasons down. Think about your emotions, write them down. Research what situations stimulate positive or negative thoughts. This will help you to know yourself better.

3. The power of mind
If it is rainy, imagine that it is sunny. If you are having an argument with someone, imagine him/her with a funny shirt for example.

4. Why
One of the ways to achieve a longterm positive attitude is to answer yourself why you have a negative attitude. Are you afraid of what may happen. Are you afraid of betrayal, loosing your job, loosing your partner. The answer to all this is to face your fear and to imagine what would you do if this really happens. Once you face your fear, you will gain confidence and it will not seem so scary

5. Words
Their power is great. Try to avoid negative language. Do not say “I can not”. If you fail in doing or achieving something do not hide in desperation, but find salvation in hope for the future by saying that next time you will manage. Always seek for opportunity in the middle of difficulty.

6. Conquer your negative emotions
If you feel bad about something, do not suppress this emotion, nether allow it to dominate in your mind. Instead try to overcome it by having a physical exercises. Calm down and try to focus on something pleasant. Speak about your negative emotions with a friend.

7. Energy
The optimistic people charge on pleasant things. Be responsible, be do not take all the burden af a failure on yourself. Focus on your successes and admit your achievments.

8. Do what you love
You will never have a positive attutude if you spend most of your time doing thing that you dislike. You hate your job – change it. Your relationship makes you unhappy – try something new. Find an activity that brings you joy and pleasure.
9. Fix small problems in time
Fix your problems until they are small because small problems tend to escalate and then become big problems. If you solve a small problem, celebrate it – it will help you gain confidence.

10. Sense
Research show that the more sense you find in your life, the happier you would be. Take time to think about you goals and objectives and what you wish for yourself.

What are the differences between the optimist and the pesimist? It is almost certain that you have heard about the half full and the half empty cup. This is the difference between a pesimist and optimist. The optimist always finds a reason to keep advancing and the pesimist always find a reason to do nothing. Here are few perspectives that might help you to improve your life.

1. Most of the negative thoughts, are result of worng assumptions
Are the facts that make you a pesimistic really true? Do you imagine the worst outcome of a situation, whitout actually having a reason to do so? Try to change this attitude.

2. Have a diary
Make notes about your thoughts and the situations that provoke them. For example if you are angry at yuout job, ask yourself why and write the reasons down. Think about your emotions, write them down. Research what situations stimulate positive or negative thoughts. This will help you to know yourself better.

3. The power of mind
If it is rainy imagine that it is sunny. If you are having an argument with someone, imagine him/her with a funny shirt for example.

4. Why
One of the ways to achieve a longterm positive attitude is to anwer yourself why you have a negative attitude. Are you affraid of what may happen. Are you afraid of betrayal, loosing your job, loosing your partner. The answer to all this is to face your fear and to imagine what would you do if this really happens. Once you face your fear, you will gain confidence and it will not seem so scary

5. Words
Their power is great. Try to avoid negaitve language. Do not say “I can not”. If you fail in doing or achieving something do not hide in desperation, but find salvation in hope for the future buy saying that next time you will manage. Always seek for opportunity in the middle of difficulty.

7. Energy
The optimistic people charge on pleasant things. Be responsible, but do not take all the burden of a failure on yourself. Focus on your successes and admit your achievments.

9. Fix small problems in time
Fix your problems until they are small because small problems tend to escalate and then become big problems. If you solve a small problem, celebrate it – it will help you gain confidence.

10. Sense
Research shows that the more sense you find in your life, the happier you would be. Take time to think about you goals and objectives and what you wish for yourself.

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8 Ways to Have a Good Memory

scent of health — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:43:19 +0000

To forget things sometimes is quite normal, but to forget things often is not that pleasant. It is not funny at all, when you are in a hurry and you can not remember where did you leave the key for the house. The ability to remember things shapes our life and helps us to organize things. The good memory is one of the mightiest assets we have and we are supposed to take care of it if needed. As you can not expect that you will have a nice body if you do not stand up from the bed all day, you also can not expect to have a good memory without training it. The human brain needs constant work in order to be active. Here are 8 suggestions.:
1. Food
The food is a fuel for your brain. Balanced diet will help you to keep your memory in a good shape. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables with green leaves such as lettuce and cabbage. The best foods for the brain are: fish and fish oil, eggs, spinach, strawberries and almonds.

2. Exercise
Move your body and the brain will follow. The exercises improve blood circulation, which helps the brain. Research shows, that frequent exercising over the years will help you reduce the lost of brain tissue.

3. Games for the mind
Intellectually – stimulating games such as puzzles, crosswords, sudoku are one of the best ways to sharpen your memory. These games provoke your thoughts and in the same time are fun.

4. Books
The key to good memory is to constantly challenge it. Always have a book with you and after reading a chapter or two, try to ask yourself questions about these chapters. You can always discuss books with friends.

5. Sleep
It plays a critical role. The memory problems are often related to lack of sleep. Research shows that creativity and problem solving ability are directly connected to the amounts of sleep.

6. Repetition
The more you repeat something, the more you will remember it. The practice is a key to the longterm memory.

7. Music
It is proved that the music has a relationship to the ability to store information and plays role in the process of retaining information

8. Sharing
When you learn new information the best way to remember it is to apply and share it. By sharing information you repeat it again and this helps you to remember it

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Scandinavian way. Did you know that the women in Scandianvia have very clean and smooth skin ?

scent of health — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:38:30 +0000

Although their skin is pale and they are very sensitive to sun burns, the ladies in the northern countries have found the way to have skin without wrinkles. What is the secret? Basically – fish and a lot of fresh air. The consumption of fish in Norway, Denmark and Sweden is very high and the fish is one of the main components of the Scandinavian cooking. The most preferred fish is salmon. The fish is source of anti-oxidants, and helps to postpone the aging of the cells. In Norway and other northern countries the fish is always at the table, it is a perfect food for such cold areas of the world and is very rich of proteins. The proteins are pure food for the muscles, and the stronger muscles we have, the better skin. The consumption of fish is recommended as frequent as possible. Salomon, tuna, mackerel etc.
The skin also needs fresh and clean air. Walk in the nature will also help for better skin. Mountain air can do miracles. The olive oil is also an addition to the recipe for a perfect skin. Salad with olive oil is very useful for the stomach, liver and skin. Be active – in Denmark the people use their bicycles frequently and in Norway and Sweden skiing is a national sport.

5 Proven Basic Steps to Health

scent of health — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:43:49 +0000

1. Healthy foods – fruits, vegetables, whole wheat bread, milk and milk products, fish, eggs, nuts etc. Limitation of food that contains concentrated fats, cholesterol, salt, sugar. Limitation of alcohol. Avoiding fried food. Regular meals – missing a breakfast, lunch or dinner leads to starvation or surfeit.
2. Sports – the regular physical activity ( 30 minutes daily ) leads to: lowering of the blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, lowers the risk of diabetes and heart disease, strengthens the bones, muscles and joints, helps to maintain normal body weight, lowers the stress level, improves the sleep

3. Non smoking – quiting of smoking leads to the following positive effects:
- 20 minutes after you stop to smoke your blood pressure lowers
- 12 hours after the last cigarette the level of CO becomes normal
- 2 weeks to 3 months after you stop smoking the blood circulation is much better and the function of the lungs improves
- 1 to 9 months the cough must be reduced
- 1 year – the high risk of heart disease is 50% lower
The bad breath, teeth coloring, nails coloring disappear. Skin looks muck better. Overall health condition improves.

4. Regular medical checks – this is one of the most important thing, that you can do for yourself. Ask your doctor what kind of tests are appropriate for your age and gender.

5. Positive attitude
This is very important. You must determine objectives such as to quit smoking, to start exercising etc. Make a plan. Make small steps towards the big goal. The small victories will give you motivation to achieve bigger victories. Find friends that have same objectives and share, support and encourage each other.Celebrate success.

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How to become the happiest person on Earth?

scent of health — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:32:49 +0000

Happiness is something we all desire, but it is not always so easy to reach it. Here are few advices, that might help in your search of happiness.The moment you wake up is very important. Always take some time to work on your attitude and expectations for the day. Try to visualize positive outcomes and nice things you expect to happen to you. During the day always keep your eyes open for new opportunities and check if they are worthed by asking yourself what would the possible outcome be in the longterm if you take action are choose not to. When something that makes you happy happens, try to celebrate it. Say to yourself that you expected this to happen to you and you actually deserved it. Remember you successes, keep records on them. These will help you rise your spirit in days that are not so good. No matter how small your success is, try to learn from it. Recognize patterns and trends and try to duplicate it.

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How do I find time to exercise ?

scent of health — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:40:44 +0000

Your schedule is very busy. You have your job, then you need to go shopping, cooking or whatever your daily routine is. You do realize that you will benefit a lot if you start exercising, but you always postpone it to a moment when you will have less work to do. Well here is the truth – such time does not exist. And another one, if you start exercising you will be much more energizeд and will become more efficient and effective, so basically you will create a new balance for yourself. You will have time to complete your daily tasks, but you will also have time to exercise. As a result you will feel much better and will start to feel the benefits of your new balance very soon.

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What is healthy living?

scent of health — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:19:49 +0000

Nowadays, this word “healthy” is very often used, but do we know what it really means? It means that your body and mind must be in a balance. What are your nutritional habits? Do you eat more fruits and vegetables? Do you drink more water? Did you limit the consumption of coffee and alcohol? Did you quit smoking?Do you exercise?Do you sleep enough? These factors as well as many others determine whether you will be in a good shape.
Here are 5 quick steps that will help you maintain this balance:1.Exercise
Regular exercising will help you feel more confident and energized. It also reduces the risk of certain health conditions. So better start doing some exercises. Buy a membership card for you local gym and start really using it.
2. Food
With proper nutrition your body will be in much better condition. Take some time to read more about nutrition, buy a recommended book and take some notes. Consult a professional. It will pay off.
3.Stress
It is inevitable and we can not avoid it, but better take some time to study it and develop a personal strategy that works best for you to avoid it and fight it.
4. Take a rest
If you work too much and sleep less you will not function that efficiently. Better take some time to relax Read more about sleeping habits.
5. Emotions
The main focus of this blog is about how our attitude can improve our life. Try to be with a better attitude and this will improve your life and the way you feel.

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9 Reasons Why You Might Never Succeed

scent of health — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:03:58 +0000

Do you know what a disappointment is? Probably yes, as most of us are very familiar with different failures throughout our life. What keeps us going are the few moments of happiness and success we get from time to time and the hope of more. There are although some people that are definitely more successful than others. Why is this so? What could possibly be that we do wrong that stops us form being more successful.

1. You hate what you are doing
Most of us do things that they do not like. As a result we loose a major advantage. This is PASSION. Without passion thing we do are a kind of everyday challenge. You probably noticed that when you are passionate about something it does not bother you to wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning and go do it.

2. Just doing something is not going to bring you success.
Some people believe that through doing something they will be successful. Well this is that place to say that we have to think what our priorities are. You should identify and accomplish only that tasks that are worth your time.

3. You do not do anything
Well if you are not used to work it just will not happen. Take your time and think what is worthed doing, but once you identify it, it is time to act. Dreaming is useful and creative activity but action is what makes dreams come true.

4. Concentration
Well if you need a very special time, and very special work environment and you need to feel a very special way just to do some work , you will never do it. This is procrastination. Wake up and see the reality. Even if you are on a deserted island and there are no distractions, your excuse will probably be that it to quite and you can not work again. Just start working no matter the distractions. The concentration will come as you go deeper into your task.

5. Quantity work
As the quality is very important, quantity is also a major ingredient of success. If you are more productive and give yourself less breaks you might have more chances of making it.There is nothing wrong with breaks but be realistic, the 2 hour break or an hour of work is not the success secret ration.

6. Health and lifestyle
Well, do not expect to be successful if you stay until 5 in the morning and watch movies, You will never be in a condition for a serious work with such a schedule. Eat healthy and exercise, these are the sort of things that will help your brain to function better.

7. Knowledge
Learn from your mistakes and from the mistakes of others. Always try to find out more about something you are interested in. If you do not learn new things and take the wisdom from the valuable lessons of life you will end way behind others, just doing the same mistake you did yesterday

8. Home and relatives
Try to keep a good relationship with your relatives. Show to the people you love your feelings. Try to be a good person with them. This will ensure you a friendly and healthy environment that will act as a shield in time of troubles.

9. Be a positive person
This is what the focus of this blog is all about. By hoping and really believing in your success you get better chances of really making it.

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Do not sleep too short neither to long!

scent of health — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:12:16 +0000

The sleep is a state of natural rest and it is necessary for survival. The sleep is a dynamic time of healing and growth processes. According to the National Sleep Foundation an adult person needs eight to nine hours of sleep in order to be alert, able to solve problems and in good overall health. Another study found that people who live the longest sleep for six to seven hours, but this could have something to do with the fact that older people tend to sleep less or perhaps a genetic ability to generate cells faster gives an advantage in some cases.Other researchers concluded that not getting enough sleep doubles the risk of death form cardiovascular disease, but sleeping too long also hides risks. As a conclusion the most sources advise us to sleep around 7 to 8 hours per night in order to be healthy and to reduce the risk of diseases.

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