A Surprising Way to Treat UTIs

You probably know drinking cranberry justice helps  prevent and treat Urinary Tract infections. But when it comes to fighting UTIs Garlic is no slouch. Like cranberry juice Garlic destroys bacteria in urinary tract. Garlics antibiotic powers work against organisms that commonly cause UTIs including E coli, Proteus species.

To prevent UTIs make room for more garlic in your diet. Two to three cloves of freshly chopped garlic a day should do the trick. For more flavor when eating it try to cook the garlic with olive oil. You can also take garlic supplements just make sure the odor component is not removed, since thats what gives garlic it antibacterial action. Enteric-coated garlic capsules combined with chlorophyll help reduce odor.

A Secret for Beautiful Skin

If you have always wanted beautiful skin look no further. Honey can help you achieve this. Honey is a natural humectat. A humectant is a compound That helps skin retain moisture so if you have dry skin you can kiss your dy skin good bye. Here is a recipe to try to help achieve this goal.

Mix 1/4 of oatmeal with a half cup of water in a tall microwave safe container. Cook for two minutes in the microwave. make sure that the oatmeal does not boil. allow the mixture to cool until it is warm. The stir in 1/4 cup of honey into the oatmeal until blended well. spread over face and leave on for 12 minutes. Then rinse with cool not cold water and start enjoying the results. You should do this a couple times week.

Spicy seasoning Melts Away Pounds

Losing weight can be a easy as turning up the heat in the meals you eat. Cayenne, chlli pepper, banana Peppers, and Jalopenos They all pack the fiery-hot compound capsaicin. Adding spice to your meals could prevent future weight gain and fight flab you have. So if your stomache can handle spicy meals this can be a real advantage to you to help you lose weight.

Cereal Boosts Your Brain

A daily bowl of cereal could boost your brain health. By helping regulate blood sugar, cereal lowers your risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias.  In People with diabetes, insulin resistance, or chronically high blood sugar, brain cells can't get enough glucose to do their job. This fuel shortage can lead to mental decline in a matter of years. High blood sugar even damages tiny blood vessels in your brain, contributing to dementia.

High blood sugar also creates damaging substances called advanced glycosylation end products and keeps your body from clearing beta-amyloid out of brain cells. Build up of both beta-amyloid and these substances are linked to Alzheimer's disease.

You can slash your risk of dementia in three easy steps

1:) Eat nutritious foods like whole grain cereal that help regulate blood sugar

2:) Lose Weight if your over weight

3:) Excersise 30 minutes a day, five days a week

When You Should Never Eat Soup

Soup Can be really good for you but not in all cases. Never eat soup from a grocery store or restaurant with out checking the sodium content. Especially if you have health problems such as high blood pressure. Many soups are full of hidden salt and sugars. In fact, just one can of tomato soup made with milk has almost as much salt as five slices of bacon and more sugar than a blue berry muffin.  Its always better to make your own soup. So using the tomato soup as an example it is very important to read up on what what you are eating to stay healthy.

Healthy snacks to go: Apple Slices

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It's so hard to eat healthy when you're in a hurry! With a little planning ahead you can healthy snacks ready when you are so you are less tempted to reach for sugary, highly processed foods like chips, cookies and snack cakes. One of my favorite healthy snacks is apple slices. Problem is I don't always have access to a knife or the time. They sell pre-cut baggies of apples but they are more expensive and who knows what they put on the apples to keep them crisp and from turning brown. I read a post by Monica at http://www.theyummylife.com that by ...

When You Eat Matters!

We all know what you eat matters when you are trying to lose weight. Did you know that what time of day you eat can also help or hinder your weigh loss journey? Our busiest, most calorie torching time is in the morning then holds fairly steady until after lunch.

Foods you should stay avoid when dieting

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Everyone that goes on a diet doesn’t always go or follow through. You have to be strict to your self and control your urges. If you don’t control your urges than you will not succeed in losing the weight you want. I am going to talk about what foods you should stay away from when on a diet. You should stay away from starchy foods and anything high in fat or salt.

Fun ways to excersise

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If you hate exercising because you think it is boring, Well I here to tell you about some fun ways that exercise. First of all apply what you like to do to exercising. For example if you like to dance get into Zumba, or a some exercise dance class. This makes it fun with all the music and the fun instructors.

When you do this its not like you are doing work but having fun with others. It can have a positive effect on your attitude about working out  because its something you like doing. You can also join a hula-hoop fitness class which can be really fun and you can learn tricks too. You really can impress your friends with that. You may not know it but swimming is an excellent way to exercise and can be fun and relaxing. If you really like being in the water you can choose water aerobics. These are really neat ways to exercising while having fun. I hope these suggestions help you make excising fun.

Tips on how to get that Brazilian butt you have always wanted

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Many women have dreamed of having a high and tight Brazilian butt. You can achieve this with the right type of training and nutrition plan. Follow these steps to get that butt you have always wanted.

The first and most effective way to reshape your butt is to find the right type of weightlifting workouts . Many women think that lifting a light weight for multiple reps is the best way to define their muscles; however this is an incorrect way of thinking. You will see better results pushing your body harder than normal and lifting as heavy weights as possible, so that must be your focus to achieve the results you want.

Tips and Tricks to losing Weight

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If you are losing weight, then eat a less calories  and if you are trying to gain weight then you will want to eat more calories. I know this is a little confusing but it’s the truth. Counting calories helps you focus on what your calorie in take is and helps you maintain your weight.Focusing on your diet plan is very important. With a positive attitude and the willingness to succeed is key to get your desired weight loss.  You will feel happy and feel so much healthier. You can encourage your friends and relatives by giving suggestions to maintain healthy living by decreasing weight. For you to lose weight ...

5 Wonderful Benefits of Eating Healthy

Some of the biggest benefits of eating healthy are staying physically fit, feel better, and having fewer illnesses. By eating healthy you can lower your risk of illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. Another benefit of eating healthy is being able to maintain a healthy weight. This is very important In todays society because it is a epidemic. So many people are so over weight and by eating healthy you can maintain your weight and keep it down along with regular exercise. But how many of us pass these benefits of eating healthy to our children, and promote healthy eating. If we did, we could see healthier, happier children, and prevent teenage obesity.
Here are some major benefits of eating healthy every day:

1. Eating healthy is probably the easiest and most important way in which you can prevent illness and diseases. heart disease and diabetes. By eating healthy you are boosting your energy levels, improving your bodily functions, and your immune system. 
2. Its very important to meet your daily nutritional needs. Your daily food intake should include some amounts of grain, fruit, vegetables, milk, beans, oils, and protein.
3. When eating healthy you will have more energy and enjoy life more. You will be able to face the tasks before you. Healthy eating can reduce your stress levels.
4. You will sleep better and be more rested when you wake up. 
5. If you are overweight, you will be able to lose that weight more easily - and maintain it long term! Once you apply a healthy diet it your lifestyle the results will be rewarding and yet surprising and you will be glad you did.