Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Water You will be amazed of the benefits of drinking water as follow: Lose weight:

Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, its an effective appetite suppressant so youll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories. Here are the further details on how to achieve fat loss by drinking water. Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one. Look Younger with Healthier Skin: Youll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity. Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated. Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. That means youll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel your muscle.

Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement. Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so youll less likely get cramps and sprains. Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. In another words one of the benefits of drinking water is that it can improve your immune system. Follow this link for further information on how lemon water can improve your health. Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so will you. Good Mood: Your body feels very good and thats why you feel happy.

Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining. 10 Great Benefits of Drinking Green Tea..... It is used for treatment and prevention of cancer. It is used to stop Alzheimers and Parkinsons diseases. It is used to raise the metabolism and increase fat oxidation. It reduces the risk of heart diseases and heart attacks by reducing the risk of thrombosis. It reduces the risk of esophageal cancer. Drinking green tea inhibits the growth of certain cancer cells, reduces the level of cholesterol in blood, improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular diseases

it is used to treat impaired immune function. Some researches show that,drinking green tea regularly may help prevent tooth decay by killing the bacteria which causes the dental plaque. Health benefit of Lemon~ Skin: lemons have long been used for their anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties but also come packed with phytochemicals and antioxidants that heal and create healthy, glowing skin. Liver Cleansing: Lemons are helpful in cleansing the liver, which is responsible for processing toxins and hormones. Add a fresh squeezed lemon to your morning water to cleanse and strengthen your immune system. Anti-inflammatory: While lemons are acidic in nature, they are actually "alkaline forming" meaning they become alkaline in your body thus they have been used for their antiinflammatory properties by arthritis patients, Weight Loss/Cleansing: Lemons are blood purifying fruits, and can aid in digestion. Squeezing lemon

onto your food or into your water will help your body properly metabolise a heavy meal. Some scientists even say lemons aid in weight loss. Toothache: Try some lemon juice on the gum area to relieve pain and stop the bleeding. Sunburn: Run some lemon juice on your skin to prevent your skin from getting worse after a burn. They are a natural antiseptic so using lemons on your skin can also help with acne and eczema. Cold/Sore Throat: Lemons are anti-bacterial in nature so squeeze lemon juice into your drink or onto your food if you have a throat infection to help kill bad bacteria and speed up the healing process. (Celery, cucumber, ginger and lemon is a great combo for sore colds and sore throats blend in a smoothie. Lets Know About Oranges~ Oranges are Beneficial for the following cases : * Asthma * Bronchitis * Tuberculosis * Pneumonia * Rheumatism * Prevent kidney stone

* Helps lower cholesterol * Helps prevent diabetes * Arthritis * High blood pressure * Persons addicted to alcohol have found that the desire for liquor is greatly reduced by drinking of orange juice. * Consumption of large quantities of oranges will decrease the outpouring of mucus secretions from the nose. Here some of the Health benefits of Oranges : >It filters the blood >Strengthens the bones, hair, nails and teeth >Reduces the cholesterol >Very beneficial of Skin disease Nutritional Contents of Orange : 1. Orange contains Betacarotene, an powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from being damage. 2. Calcium that helps to protect and maintain the health of our bone and teeth. 3. Folic Acid which helps for proper brain development. 4. Magnesium which helps to control blood pressure. 5. Potassium which helps to maintain electrolyte balance in the cells, and is important in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.

6. Thiamin which helps to convert the food into energy. 7. Vitamin B6 which helps to support the production of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body... Control Blood Pressure and Reduce The Risk Of Heart Attack~ There are five types of foods that should be avoided. 1. Processed salt (sodium chloride) 2. Some foods that we purchase in readily made condition are processed and treated in laboratory with hydrogenated oil. 3. Avoid fatty food 4. Toxic substances and chemicals are mostly contained in red meat which causes high blood pressure and hence red meat should be avoided. 5. Sugar is the important factor that causes obesity and obesity in turn causes high blood pressure. Hence, it should be avoided. Nutrients and foods that enhance the immune system~ Try adding these immuneboostingitems to your daily meals:

1.Vitamin C-rich foods, like citrus fruit and broccoli 2.Vitamin E-rich foods, like nuts and whole grains 3.Garlic 4.Zinc-rich foods, like beans, turkey, crab, oysters. 5.Bioflavanoids, which are found in fruits and vegetables 6.Selenium-richfoods, like chicken, whole grains, tuna, eggs, sunflower seeds, and brown rice 7.Carotenoid-rich foods, like carrots and yams 8.Omega-3 fatty acids, found in nuts, salmon, tuna, mackerel, flaxseed oil and hempseed oil Try adding these immuneboostingitems to your daily meals: 1.Vitamin C-rich foods, like citrus fruit and broccoli 2.Vitamin E-rich foods, like nuts and whole grains 3.Garlic 4.Zinc-rich foods, like beans, turkey, crab, oysters.

5.Bioflavanoids, which are found in fruits and vegetables 6.Selenium-richfoods, like chicken, whole grains, tuna, eggs, sunflower seeds, and brown rice 7.Carotenoid-rich foods, like carrots and yams 8.Omega-3 fatty acids, found in nuts, salmon, tuna, mackerel, flaxseed oil and hempseed oil Health benefits of guava fruit~ Guavas are low in calories and fats but contain several vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant poly-phenolic and flavonoid compounds that play a pivotal role in prevention of cancers, anti-aging, immune-booster, etc.

provides 228 mg of this vitamin, more than three times the DRI (dailyrecommended intake). Outer thick rind contains exceptionally higher levels of vitamin C than central pulp.

Scientific studies shown that regular consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge cancer causing harmful free radicals from the body. Further, the vitamin is required for collagen synthesis within the body. Collagen is the main structural protein in the human body required for maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, skin, organs, and bones.

The fruit is very rich source of soluble dietary fiber (5.4 g per 100 g of fruit, about 14% of DRA), which makes it a good bulk laxative. The fiber content helps protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxins as well as binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon.

Guava-fruit is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin-C. 100 g fresh fruit

The fruit is a very good source of Vitamin-A, and flavonoids like betacarotene, lycopene, lutein and cryptoxanthin. The compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for optimum health. Further, vitamin-A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotene is known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. 100 g of pink guava fruit provides 5204 g of lycopene, nearly twice the amount that in tomatoes. (100 g tomato contains 2573 g of lycopene).

Studies suggest that lycopene in pink guavas prevents skin damage from UV rays and offers protection from prostate cancer.

pin it up in the kitchen or dining room as reminder or in your purse if you are always traveling. Do Not Ignore This ... Especially those fond of Maggi... Correct Way Of Cooking Noodles The correct way to cook instant noodles without harming our bodies and health: Normally, how we cook the instant noodles is to put the noodles into a pot with water, throw in the powder and let it cook for around 3 minutes and then it's ready to eat. This is the WRONG way and dangerous method of cooking the instant noodles like Maggi. By doing this, when we actually boil the ingredients in the powder,normally with MSG, it will change the molecular structure of the MSG, causing it to be toxic. The other thing that you may or may not realize is that, the noodles are coated with wax and it will take around 4 to 5 days for the body to excrete the wax after you have eaten the noodles. CORRECT METHOD: 1. Boil the noodles in a pot of water. 2. Once the noodles are cooked, take out the noodles, and throw away the water which contains wax. 3. Boil another pot of water, add the cooked noodles into the hot boiling water and then turn off the stove.

Fresh fruit is a very rich source of potassium. It contains more potassium than other fruits like banana weight per weight. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

Further, the fruit is also a moderate source of B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin E and K, as well as minerals like magnesium, copper, and manganese. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper is required for the production of red blood cells. Beware Maggi Lovers : Cooking Maggi Noodles in wrong way is very dangerous for health. Many of us can't live without " Maggi " especially when one is away from home, in a foreign land. Here is a piece of information to share so that we can remove the potential health hazard of consuming Maggi. Maybe you should print this e-mail to keep as a reminder,

4. Only at this stage when the stove is off, and while the water is very hot, add the flavoring powder into the water, to make noodle soup. 5. However, if you need dry noodles, remove the noodles and add the flavoring powder and toss it to get dry noodles. HOW TO READ CODES!(everyonemust know) BAR

ALWAYS READ THE LABELS ON THE FOODS YOU BUYNO MATTER WHAT THE FRONT OF THE BOX OR PACKAGE SAYS, TURN IT OVER AND READ THE BACKCAREFULLY! With all the food and pet products now coming from China, it is best to make sure you read label at the supermarket and especially when buying food products. Many products no longer show where they were made, only give where the distributor is located. The whole world is concerned about Chinamade black-hearted goods. Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or China ? The world is also concerned about GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods; steroid fed animals (ex: 45 days old broiler chicken). It is important to read the bar code to track its origin. How to read Bar Codes.interesting ! If the first 3 digits of the bar code are 690, 691 or 692, theproduct is MADE IN

CHINA. 471is Made in Taiwan . If the first 3 digits of the barcode are 00-09 then its made or sourced in USA. This is our right to know, but the government and related departments never educate the public, therefore we have to RESCUE ourselves. Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not prefer products MADE IN CHINA, so they dont show from which country it is made. However, you may now refer to the barcode remember if the first 3 digits are: 890MADE IN INDIA 690, 691, 692 then it is MADE IN CHINA 00 09 USA and CANADA 30 37 FRANCE 40 44 GERMANY 471 .. Taiwan 49 . JAPAN 50 . UK Common Problems Simple Solutions~ * Ants Problem, Ants hate cucumbers. Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole. * To get pure and clean ice, Boil water first before freezing. * To make the mirror shine, Clean with sprite

* To remove chewing gum from clothes, Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour. * To whiten white clothes, Soak white clothes in hot water with a slice of lemon for 10 minutes. * To give a shine to hair, Add one teaspoon of vinegar to hair, then wash hair. * To get maximum juice out of lemons, Soak lemons in hot water for one hour and then juice them. * To avoid smell of cabbage while cooking, Keep a piece of bread on the cabbage in the vessel while cooking. * To avoid tears while cutting onions, Chew gum. * To boil potatoes quickly, Skin one potato from one side only before boiling. * To remove ink from clothes, Put toothpaste on the ink spots generously and let it dry completely, then wash. * To skin sweet potatoes quickly, Soak in cold water immediately after boiling. * To get rid of mice , sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice

or rats. They will run away.diately after boiling. * To get rid of mice , sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will run away. REMOVING NATURALLY... By: Dr. Lai Chiu Nan It has worked for many. If it works for you please pass on the good news. Dr. Lai is not charging for it, so we should make it free for everyone. Your reward is when someone, through your word of mouth, benefits from the regime. Gallstones may not be everyone's concern. But they should be because we all have them. Moreover, gallstones may lead to cancer. "Cancer is never the first illness," Dr. Lai points out. "Usually, there are a lot of other problems leading to cancer. In my research in China , I came across some materials which say that people with cancer usually have stones. We all have gallstones. It's a matter of big or small, many or few. One of the symptoms of gallstones is a feeling of bloatedness after a heavy meal. You feel like you can't digest the food. If it gets more serious, you feel pain in the liver area." So if you think GALLSTONES

you have gallstones, Dr. Lai offers the following method to remove them naturally. The treatment is also good for those with a weak liver, because the liver and gallbladder are closely linked. Regimen:

who passes 40, 50 or up to 100 stones. Very many." "Even if you don't have any symptom s of gallstones, you still might have some. It's always good to give your gall bladder a clean-up now and then. with Janet Stroke

1. For the first five days, take four glasses of apple juice every day. Or eat four or five apples, whichever you prefer. Apple juice softens the gallstones. During the five days, eat normally. 2. On the sixth day, take no dinner. 3. At 6 PM, take a teaspoon of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm water. 4. At 8 PM, repeat the same. Magnesium sulphate opens the gallbladder ducts. 5. At 10 PM, take half cup olive oil (or sesame oil) with half cup fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and drink it. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their passage. The next morning, you will find green stones in your stools. "Usually they float," Chiu Nan notes. "You might want to count them. I have had people

Stroke has a new indicator! They say if you forward this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along? Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue: During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today.

Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this. A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. >>RECOGNIZING A STROKE<< Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. Chicken Soup) R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke. A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this post share it to ur frnds ; you can bet that at least one life will be saved. I have done my part. Will you? The Nicest Thing a Mother (or Anybody) Can Say In her new memoir Mom & Me & Mom, Maya Angelou explains how she reconnected with the mother who abandoned her during her childhood, but who came to be a strong, vital force in her adult life. An Oprah.com Excerpt:

By the time I was twenty-two, I was living in San Francisco. I had a five-yearold son, two jobs, and two rented

rooms, with cooking privileges down the hall. My landlady, Mrs. Jefferson, was kind and grandmotherly. She was a ready babysitter and insisted on providing dinner for her tenants. Her ways were so tender and her personality so sweet that no one was mean enough to discourage her disastrous culinary exploits. Spaghetti at her table, which was offered at least three times a week, was a mysterious red, white, and brown concoction. We would occasionally encounter an unidentifiable piece of meat hidden among the pasta. There was no money in my budget for restaurant food, so I and my son, Guy, were always loyal, if often unhappy, diners at Chez Jefferson. My mother had moved into another large Victorian house, on Fulton Street, which she again filled with Gothic, heavily carved furniture. The upholstery on the sofa and occasional chairs was red-wine-colored mohair. Oriental rugs were placed throughout the house. She had a live-in employee, Poppa, who cleaned the house and sometimes filled in as cook helper. Mother picked up Guy twice a week and took him to her house, where she fed him peaches and cream and hot dogs, but I only went to Fulton Street once a month and at an agreed-upon time.

She understood and encouraged my self-reliance and I looked forward eagerly to our standing appointment. On the occasion, she would cook one of my favorite dishes. One lunch date stands out in my mind. I call it Vivian's Red Rice Day. When I arrived at the Fulton Street house my mother was dressed beautifully. Her makeup was perfect and she wore good jewelry. After we embraced, I washed my hands and we walked through her formal, dark dining room and into the large, bright kitchen. Much of lunch was already on the kitchen table. Vivian Baxter was very serious about her delicious meals. On that long-ago Red Rice Day, my mother had offered me a crispy, dryroasted capon, no dressing or gravy, and a simple lettuce salad, no tomatoes or cucumbers. A wide-mouthed bowl covered with a platter sat next to her plate. She fervently blessed the food with a brief prayer and put her left hand on the platter and her right on the bowl. She turned the dishes over and gently loosened the bowl from its contents and revealed a tall mound of glistening

red rice (my favorite food in the entire world) decorated with finely minced parsley and green stalks of scallions. The chicken and salad do not feature so prominently in my tastebuds' memory, but each grain of red rice is emblazoned on the surface of my tongue forever.

I looked down at the pretty little woman, with her perfect makeup and diamond earrings, and a silver fox scarf. She was admired by most people in San Francisco's black community and even some whites liked and respected her. She continued. "You are very kind and very intelligent and those elements are not always found together. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and my motheryes, you belong in that category. Here, give me a kiss." She kissed me on the lips and turned and jaywalked across the street to her beige and brown Pontiac. I pulled myself together and walked down to Fillmore Street. I crossed there and waited for the number 22 streetcar. My policy of independence would not allow me to accept money or even a ride from my mother, but I welcomed her and her wisdom. Now I thought of what she had said. I thought, "Suppose she is right? She's very intelligent and often said she didn't fear anyone enough to lie. Suppose I really am going to become somebody. Imagine." At that moment, when I could still taste the red rice, I decided the time had come to stop my dangerous habits like smoking, drinking, and cursing.

"Gluttonous" and "greedy" negatively describe the hearty eater offered the seduction of her favorite food. Two large portions of rice sated my appetite, but the deliciousness of the dish made me long for a larger stomach so that I could eat two more helpings. My mother had plans for the rest of her afternoon, so she gathered her wraps and we left the house together. We reached the middle of the block and were enveloped in the stinging acid aroma of vinegar from the pickle factory on the corner of Fillmore and Fulton streets. I had walked ahead. My mother stopped me and said, "Baby." I walked back to her. "Baby, I've been thinking and now I am sure. You are the greatest woman I've ever met."

Imagine. I might really somebody. Someday.

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From the book, Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou. Copyright 2013 by Maya Angelou. Reprinted by arrangement with Random House, an imprint of The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. More from Maya Angelou Maya Angelou on how to writeand how to live Her farewell poem for Oprah 7 inspiring quotes from Maya Angelou In her new memoir "Mom & Me & Mom" Maya Angelou explains how she reconnected with the mother who abandoned her during her childhood, but who came to be a strong, vital force in her adult life. An Oprah.com Excerpt... Read more: http://www.oprah.com/relationships/ Maya-Angelous-Mother-An-Excerptfrom-Mom--Me-Mom/3#ixzz2VmHiwtng

(hormones) between themselves and other body parts so that all of those tiny cells are regulated and functioning at the proper levels. The hormones produced by the thyroid (T3 and T4) are essential for life and have many effects on metabolism, growth and development. Thyroid health is important, because if your thyroid isn't functioning properly it can lead to developmental defects or weight gain. Food is our medicine, so consuming the proper foods will help support your thyroid to ensure it remains in tip top shape. Carrots contain ample amounts of betacarotene which is the precursor for vitamin A in the body. If you are low on vitamin A, your ability to produce thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is limited. This vitamin is required by the body to convert T4 to T3. B-complex vitamins are required for good thyroid function. Cucumbers contain B vitamins, so they are a good choice when trying to nourish the thyroid glands. Without B vitamins the thyroid and adrenal glands fail to secrete their hormones, and won't be able to utilize its iodine raw material efficiently to make hormones. B vitamins are especially useful in individuals with an overactive thyroid. Ingredients:

THYROID JUICE REMEDY ~ Your thyroid is a set of multiple glands that work to keep your body running smoothly. They deliver messages

- 1 cucumber - 5 stalks celery - 5 carrots - 1 cup young thai coconut water - 1 lemon Buy Organic! Juice the above ingredients, and add coconut water last! Drink once everyday..! Top 10 Health tips to follow if you work the night shift If you have a job that requires you work the night shift, pay a little extra attention to certain things to avoid adversely affecting your health. Whether you work in a call centre, hospital or are working with international partners; working the night shift is a way of life for many Indians today. Here are some simple health tips you can follow to avoid the pitfalls of working the night shift. Health tips to follow if you work the night shift Adjust your body clock We are all naturally programmed to rise with the sun and sleep after dark. So if youre new to the night shift you might be feeling bright in the day and groggy at night. Doggedly keep to the same time of waking up and going to bed every

day so that your body gets the message and will slowly but surely shift your inner clock to match the new timings. Diet Most people working the night shift have at least one or two meals at work. The danger here is of overstuffing yourself since food is readily available. If youre working the night shift, try and finish dinner by 8pm or so, before you start your shift. Between 12 midnight and 6 am, its best to eat light meals that are high in fibre and protein and low in sugar and fat. Help yourself get a good days rest When you get back home after a night shift, you may be so tired that you just crawl into bed. But take a few minutes to ensure that you get some undisturbed winks. Draw the curtains to shut out the sunlight as much as possible and turn off your phone. Check that your pillows support your neck and the mattress is not lumpy. A droning sound such as from an overhead fan or air-conditioner acts as a noise buffer and creates white noise, which aids sleep. Sleeping tips Try to get a big chunk of sleep in one go (at least 4-5 hours). If you break up your sleep in many smaller pieces, deep sleep will elude you and you will not be as rested as if you had slept at a stretch.

Watch the snacking habit Most people working the night shift have sitting jobs; nine times out of ten in front of the computer. Keeping your facial muscles active by means of snacking and chewing may seem like fun but you are unwittingly consuming a lot of calories in the process. So if you must munch, avoid chocolates, chips and fried stuff, instead carry along a fruit or puffed rice that have a much lower calorie count. Also read these Top 10 health tips for the office. Ergonomics When sitting at the workplace, keep some ergonomic principles in mind to keep yourself in shape. Check that the top of your monitor is at or below eye level, use an anti-glare screen to protect your eyes and blink often it helps lubricate your peepers. Also, every hour look away at a distant object for a minute to avoid straining your eye muscles. Good posture at work will take you a long way to being fit. Your back has the burden of supporting your whole body so treat it with care. Avoid slouching, jerky movements while sitting or getting up from the chair and lastly, make sure your lower limbs support your back. You can do this by ensuring that your feet touch the floor (not just your toes) or use a footboard if you are on the shorter side. A small cushion for

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Hydrate yourself While working in an air-conditioned office it is important to keep drinking water as the skin loses moisture due to the air-conditioning and even slight dehydration can prevent you from functioning at your productive best. So keep a bottle of water on your desk and drink liberally. Remember that beverages like coffee and tea dehydrate so limit their intake. Have buttermilk instead. Sipping warm water is also a good idea as warmth keeps colds at bay. Stay alert If you are feeling groggy and fighting sleep to no avail a simple technique is to get up. Go for a short walk even if its just to the water filter. Or keep mints or sugar free chewing gum handy; different things work for different people. Change shifts forward - If youre changing your shift, make sure you change it forward, not backward. So if youve been doing an early morning shift, change it to an afternoon shift, not a night one. This helps your body to cope better with the changes. Annual health checks Visit your doctor and get an annual medical check-up done even if you do not have any complaints. Incorporate your

physicians recommendations for your particular lifestyle diligently. Most people working in the night shift tend to gain weight over a few months so make sure to include some physical activity in your daily routine. Even half an hour of brisk walking is good enough; remember frequency of exercise is the key to longevity.

body weight, make sure not to ditch these 7 supposedly "forbidden" foods that actually help you lose weight. 3. If you...Haven't had a problem keeping extra weight off until now. You're a...Midlife gainer. What's going on: In the past, small changes kept your weight in check, but you can't do what you used to do. "You were probably losing muscle and gaining fat, but the scale number wasn't changing, so you didn't worry about it," Dr. Wyatt says. The key to success: "Add some strength training to your cardio to help build muscle and keep your metabolism revving on high," she says. If you're not strength-training, find out the 9 Reasons Every Woman Needs To Lift Weights-then head to the dumbbells! By Dieter Braun, Prevention

Whats Your Metabolism Type?

Deciding on a personality can help you lose weight. Read on to find out how. 1. If you...Struggle with your weight, whether you're losing it or maintaining a weight loss. You're an...Easy gainer. What's going on: "The reasons you battle more with your weight are physiological, metabolic, and genetic," Dr. Wyatt says. The key to success: "For the best shot at weight loss, you need to increase how much you move," says Dr. Wyatt. "Essentially, you have to be all in: decreasing calories to lose weight while ramping up the activity to make your metabolism behave." PLUS: You can help your body burn more calories by incorporating these 4 Foods That Speed Up Metabolism into your daily meals. 2. If you...Eat good foods and exercise but aren't seeing the pounds peel off. You're a...Healthy overfueler. What's going on: You're at energy balance, not working off what you're taking in. "Eating smart definitely helps maintain weight, but not enough for weight loss. Losing and maintaining are two separate processes. You have to have both strategies and know when to use each," Dr. Wyatt says. The key to success: "Either cut calories or increase activity," she advises. While dieting can definitely help you reach your ideal