Sunday, 5 December 2010
who am I?
Friday, 3 December 2010
to avoid the 'bad mood',
1. A Laughing Matter
"Laugh Therapy," pioneered by Norman Cousins, has turned out to have real substance. Research has discovered that laughter and joy boost immune functions, especially the production of the natural killer cells that help defend the body from illness and cancer.
Laughter also increases the release of endorphins - compounds that give you a sense of well-being - in your brain. Without a doubt, joyful people liver longer and healthier lives. So read your favorite comics, watch your favorite comedies, and laugh it up! 2. Amino Acid for Restored Mindset
When an imbalance or deficiency is creating a bad mood, the Europeans use supplements of a natural compound found in human cells to regulate mood and restore a healthy mindset. SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) is produced from methionine, an amino acid that plays a role in the production of uplifting neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
One study indicated that SAMe worked on patients who had unsuccessful results with conventional antidepressants. To get a boost from SAMe, take a supplement combining it with vitamins B6 and B12. 3. Hands-On Healing Human touch increases the production of endorphins, growth hormone, and DHEA, all of which lengthen your life span and lower the negative impact of stress. Studies have found that patients who are regularly touched recover faster than those who are not touched. So give someone at hug and feel both of your moods improve.
4. Boost Your "Youth Hormones" You don't need pills to flood your body with a rejuvenating flood of growth hormones. Research has found that doing squats and leg presses will greatly increase your natural production of the "youth hormone". Increased growth hormone translates to an elevated mood, among other physical benefits. Keep it up with weight training, knee bends, push-ups, and rowing. 5. Take a Bracing Breath Breathing correctly is important for dispelling the toxins and wastes from your body; in fact, it is estimated that we expel only about 30 percent of toxins in our bodies through the bowels and bladder-the rest is all respiratory. Breathing is also a great way to clear your mind, boost your energy, and improve your mood. Practice deep, slow, rhythmic, breathing daily with mind-body disciplines such as tai chi, yoga, qigong, and meditation. 6. Smell the Joy
Research has shown that smell has a definite impact on our bodies and minds. When you stimulate the olfactory nerves inside your nose, you activate the limbic system of your brain, which is associated with moods and memory. This concept is instrumental to aromatherapy, a natural health tradition that makes use of the healing powers of plants with strong scents.
Aromatherapy recommends treating depression with jasmine, eucalyptus for exhilaration, and grapefruit to increase alertness and joy. Just put a dab of the essential oils from these plants on your temples, back of your neck, or acupressure points. Another option? Boil the herb in water and inhale the steam through your nose. 7. Feel Fine with Flowers There is a reason that flowers are the traditional get-well gesture. Colorful flowers have a powerful influence on moods; they can uplift a patient's mood and even combat stress. One study found that during a five-minute typing assignment, people sitting next to a flowering bouquet were more relaxed than those who sat near foliage-only plants.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
The top 6 worst coffe drinks

Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Gingerbread Latte (large) 450 calories 12 g fat (7 g saturated) 290 mg sodium 68 g sugars This holiday horror packs a whopping 68 grams of sugar (that's as much as in three and a half Twinkies!) and almost a quarter of your daily calories. (Hope you weren’t planning to eat much today.) To enjoy the same chilly gingerbread coffee flavor, simply swap the latte for iced coffee and drop down a size. Suddenly, you’re looking at nearly half as much sugar and a far more digestible 270 calories. (For more great tips like these, sign up for the Eat This, Not That! newsletter—free to your inbox every morning. Also be sure to follow me right here on Twitter for up-to-the-second diet and weight loss tips that help you lose weight and feel great—without everdieting!) Drink This Instead! Iced Gingerbread Coffee with Cream (medium) 270 calories 9 g fat (5 g saturated) 90 mg sodium 36 g sugars#4: Worst Caramel-Flavored Coffee Drink
McDonalds Caramel Latte with Whole Milk (large) 330 calories 9 g fat (5 g saturated) 210 mg sodium 51 g sugars This caramel confection hides an unhealthy dose of sugar and an unnecessary amount of calories. But don’t blame the caramel flavoring entirely. Choose the flavored cappuccino instead for a fat-free, lower-calorie, lower-sugar alternative that will hit your sweet spot just the same. When given the choice, always opt for a cappuccino over a latte—they’re made with less milk than lattes, which means they’re lighter, with fewer calories. Drink This Instead! Caramel Cappuccino with Skim Milk (medium) 190 calories 0 g fat 150 mg sodium 41 g sugars
Bonus Tip: Sure, restaurants are turning their drinks into calorie-dense desserts. And you should see what they're doing with their apps and entrees. Don't miss—and don't go near—these 20 Scariest Food Creations of 2010!
#3: Worst “Arctic” Coffee Drink Cosi Double Oh! Arctic Mocha (12 oz) 434 calories 22 g fat (13 g saturated) 241 mg sodium 46 g sugars This drink’s deliciousness is no excuse for its queasy dietary overload: as many calories as you’ll find in nine Chicken McNuggets, as much sugar as in three and a half bowls of Froot Loops, and as much saturated fat as in 13 strips of bacon. Get the same great taste with a quarter of the fat and 245 fewer calories by opting for an arctic latte instead. No need for all that superfluous chocolate—the latte is just as delicious without the extra baggage.
Drink This Instead! Arctic Latte (12 oz) 189 calories 5 g fat (3 g saturated) 124 mg sodium 34 g sugars
Bonus Tip: Coffee drinks aren’t the only ones hiding waist-stretching stealth calories; check out this shocking list of the 20 worst drinks in America.
#2: Worst Hot Chocolate Drink Starbucks White Hot Chocolate with Whole Milk and Whipped Cream (venti) 640 calories 28 g fat (19 g saturated, 0.5 g trans) 330 mg sodium 60 g sugars No one orders a hot chocolate and expects it to be anything but a dessert-like beverage. And certainly you should enjoy the occasional indulgence. But other times try this: Go with 2% milk and shave 50 calories. Cut the whip and trim another 70. Downsize to a grande and shed 120 more. Or swap to a cinnamon dulce latte, and cut out hundreds of calories while still indulging in a deliciously sweet treat! Drink This Instead! Cinnamon Dulce Latte (grande) 210 calories 0 g fat 135 mg sodium 39 g sugars
Bonus Tip: A quick way to save a ton of money each year: Make your own coffee. To discover the best packaged coffee in America, and every other all-star food by category, check out our definitive list of the 125 Best Supermarket Foods.
#1: The Worst Coffee Drink in America
Cold Stone Creamery Lotta Caramel Latte, Gotta Have It Size 1,790 calories 99 g fat (62 g saturated, 2.5 g trans) 175 g sugars
It may be coffee-flavored, but this latte shake is virtually unrecognizable next to your typical morning cup of Joe. It's simply a giant dessert drink disaster. This large shake has nearly a full day's worth of calories, as much saturated fat as you'll find in 62 strips of bacon, and you'll exceed your daily limit of trans fats in the few minutes it takes you to drink it. Oh, did I mention the ridiculous sugar load? (44 spoonfuls!) If you want a sweet, caramel latte taste, opt for the actual caramel latte at Cold Stone, not the shake. You'll cut more than 1,500 calories from your order!
Drink This Instead! Lite Milk Caramel Latte, Love it Size 250 calories 2.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated) 34 g sugars
Bonus tip: Always pair your morning coffee with a healthy breakfast. Why? Find the answer, and a bunch of other genius health secrets, right here: Dr. Oz's Favorite (and Greatest) Health Tips!