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Archive for February, 2010

Taking fish oil omega 3 fatty acids is just about a no-brainer these days. However you have to make sure the dosage of fish oil you consume is the right amount.

There are three main issues you need to be aware of when it comes to taking these capsules — the dose, purity and the freshness.

So who do you believe when it comes to dosage of fish oil — each manufacturer has a different story?

There have been dozens if not hundreds of scientific studies and tests conducted over the last few years. Initially they figured out a high Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t worry this is not an appeal for the latest fad diet where you starve over the next six weeks.

We spend nearly a third of our lives in bed. Getting the best night’s sleep possible should be a priority. Sleep affects our energy level, attention span, performance at work, recreation and every quality of our lives.

For years I woke up in the middle of the night tossing and turning—never getting a deep and satisfying sleep. Quite by accident I found several things that may have been affecting my sleep. My bedding was the culprit. After experimenting and systematically removing each element of bedding from my bedroom, I tracked my problem down to Read the rest of this entry »

The physical effects of sleep deprivation can be quite numerous, especially when you go for long periods of time without adequate rest. Sleep deprivation, also known as insomnia, can really wreck havoc on your life if it is not kept in check. Aside from the illnesses and diseases it could eventually lead to (if not taken care of quickly), it can also cause you to suffer from some the effects below.

The physical effects of sleep deprivation…

Exhaustion: You won’t just be “tired”, you’ll be physically and mentally exhausted. Everything you do, no matter how small the task, seems to Read the rest of this entry »

Smoking is a deadly addiction and it can kill if not controlled at the relevant stage. “Smoking is injurious to health” its clearly written over the cigarette packets, even then millions around the globe are fond or we can say are addicted to Smoking. It is a habit that brings with it a love letter from your death. The more you read it the closer you get to your demise. So it would be advisable to love life than death if you really want to enjoy the beauty of this world.

The habit of Smoking generally starts at the teenage when the mind and body Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve been searching the Internet to learn about how to quit smoking, you’ve probably been exposed to a new trend of homeopathic remedies and have questioned whether or not they actually work. But how valid are the claims made by these companies? Can you really quit smoking homeopathically? You’ll find the answer is very similar to other stop smoking methods, aids, or techniques that you will run across – yes, if you have made the mental decision to actually quit smoking!

Have you ever tried to quit smoking in the past? If you answered yes, then you’re well-aware of Read the rest of this entry »