Serving Sizes


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Always wondered what would be the correct serving size when logging in calorie counts for your diet? The table above might help. I cant help but give a little cry when I found out pasta should only be a scoop of ice cream – THAT SMALL?!

Simple Fitness Tips

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It may seem impossible for me to have a body like this but here are some simple tips for you to try. I personally am following these. Cherokee scrubs may finally look good on me when I start reconsidering apply for a real job!

1. Drink one glass of water every hour. It will make you feel full.
2. Drink ice cold water. Your body will burn calories just getting the water to a normal temperature to digest. Also it is great for your complexion.
3. Drink 3 cups of green tea daily. It will help boost your metabolism, plus its anti-oxidants make your skin look great.
4. Take vitamins daily. Do not take vitamins on an empty stomache, otherwise they have nothing to catalyze with.
5. Eat ice or gum when hungry.

Remember.

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Isn’t this true?
I find that if I even entertain one glass of soda or slice of cake I am bound to crave for more and indulge. Sometimes, it just really is better not to get a taste of everything especially if your self-discipline is not that strong (like me).

The Fertility Diet



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Is there such a thing?
I came across this book over at Pinterest and read that it is a guide towards overcoming fertility and encouraging ovulation. Basically it tells the things to avoid like transfat commonly seen in commercially prepared foods and animal meat, leaning towards more vegan protein (or plant-based protein). It also encourages women to drink whole milk, not the low-fat or any variety but WHOLE milk. I don’t know if it’s worth the silver coins I have but it retails for $15.00 at Amazon!

Medical Alert Systems

Caring for an elderly person can be tiring and emotionally draining. You can even compare it to like taking care of a baby. Both are prone to accidents and generally, should not be left alone at times.

I personally would invest on medical alert systems for my parents. They are now over 60 years old and still ambulatory but they live alone at home. A Medical alert system can be their personal lifesaver.

Lifenet offers medical alert systems that can be worn three ways – as a pendant, bracelet and belt clip. At the push of a button, EMT certified personnel are alerted and help sent on the way immediately. These people in turn notify family and relatives pre-approved already in their system. Have it worn by your loved one at all times, even when taking a bath or in a tub – it will work! If a button is pushed, even if the EMT personnel can’t hear the person talking or even if no voices are heard, help is still dispatched.

Included in Lifenet Medical Alert System plans:
24/7 USA EMT Certified Monitoring (Exclusive)
1 Console With Battery Back Up
1 Help Button With Free Attachments
Free Lifetime Replacement Service
Rate Lock
Free Expedited Shipping

They have no cancellation penalty nor hidden fees and charges.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Kratom


Nowadays, people started to go for natural products. From food, medicines, shampoo and deodorant, people now prefer the things that are made naturally and with natural ingredients. This proves that people now prioritize health and as much as possible without the unnecessary chemicals that most things have today.

One of the natural things that have become known to the world is the plant Kratom. Kratom has been used by the natives of Southeast Asia for centuries now. These countries include Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar. In United States, this was just recently discovered and is now becoming popular because of the benefits that it gives.

From a huge tree in Southeast Asia, the Kratom leaves are now being used as medicines and offers medicinal uses as the following…

  1. Pain Killer. Because of the stimulant that it offers, Kratom leaves can be taken to relieve pain.
  2. Anti-diarrheal. Kratom has an inhibition of gastrointestinal transit. This is linked to opioid receptor stimulation that can be used to stop diarrhea as soon as possible.
  3. Minor infections. Due to the leaves’ immune system boosting minor infections can be cured upon drinking.
  4. Poultice for wounds. Wounds are healed when you dab a little bit of Kratom extract that is used as an ointment.
  5. Cough suppressant. Kratom Leaves turned into tea can be a cough suppressant, too.

Some might think preparing this stuff would be a little messy and complicated but there are different ways on how the Kratom that worked as a medicine is taken.  These are…

  1. Kratom leaves that are fresh and dried are chewed as soon as the stringy central vein is removed.
  2. Crushed Kratom leaves end up as a powdered substance which can be mixed with any fruit juice or water.
  3. Dried Kratom leaves can also be made into a tea that is strained and then drunk. Some mix these with their tea to make it taste better.
  4. The Kratom leaves can also be made as an extract by boiling fresh or dried leaves for a long time.

With all these medicinal uses and benefits of Kratom, in a few years, it will not only become more popular, but every household worldwide will have this product in their medicine cabinets and it will be used for a variety of ailments.
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Drinks to Boost Weight Loss

Here are some drinks to boost your weight loss. I haven’t tried any of it yet but these ingredients are easy to find so I might try everything — I will update you if it’s effective!

CUCUMBER WATER

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To boost weight loss – 2L water, 1 medium cucumber, 1 lemon, 10-12 mint leaves. steep overnight in fridge and drink every day. Also great for general detox–including clear skin!

APPLE CINAMMON WATER

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BOOST Your METABOLISM Naturally with this ZERO CALORIE Detox Drink: Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water 0 Calories. Put down the diet sodas and crystal light and try this out for a week. You will drop weight and have TONS ON ENERGY!