Food for Thought

“If you’re not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” ~ Zig Ziglar

Three glasses of milk a day linked to earlier death

THE humble pint of milk could be a danger to health and even increase the risk of dying prematurely, according to shocking new research. Drinking a few half pint glasses of milk every day does nothing to lower the chance of suffering broken bones, the research says, and can make the risk of an early death more likely. Express

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Why You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water in the Morning

Starting your day off with warm lemon water is thought to have a ton of health benefits - and it's been an Ayurvedic practice for a long time. Read on to learn about the health benefits of drinking lemon water first thing in the morning. Read more

Food for Thought

“The best things in life are free. And it is important never to lose sight of that. So look around you. Wherever you see friendship, loyalty, laughter and love…there is your treasure.” – Neale Donald Walsch

Fasting for three days can regenerate entire immune system, study finds

Scientists at the University of Southern California say the discovery could be particularly beneficial for people suffering from damaged immune systems, such as cancer patients on chemotherapy.
It could also help the elderly whose immune system becomes less effective as they age, making it harder for them to fight off even common diseases.
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An unhappy marriage could quite literally break your heart, new research suggests

A study by US researchers found older couples who are in an unhappy marriage have a higher risk of heart disease than those in a happy marriage.
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Employers told to watch their staff for signs of domestic violence including bruising, changes in mood and frequent personal calls at work

Public Health England issued guidance for 16 Days of Action campaign.

Encouraging businesses to sign up and offering them a 'violence toolkit'.  

Sufferers often targeted at work with harassing phone calls and emails.

2% of UK employees actyually lose jobs as result of domestic violence.

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Think positively

There is great power in positive thinking. It reminds me of people who suffer from the common cold; if they mope around and believe the sickness has “got the best of them”, well, it usually does. They feel worse and it takes them longer to recover. But, people who fight through the cold, believe they will recover quickly and go about their daily life tend to experience fewer symptoms and do have a shorter recovery time. Practice positive thinking on a daily basis – wake up and recite a positive affirmation, and then do so at other times throughout the day (whether you think you need it or not). You’d be surprised how this makes you feel better – both mentally and physically.
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• Always take your breakfast:
Skipping meals is never the best decision with regards to weight loss. This strategy is not appropriate especially when it comes to breakfast meals. Eating in the morning helps you to break and burn more calories throughout the day. Thus a solid meal in the morning helps you to feel full and eat fewer calories in the day.
Read more: http://eblogfa.com/health/5-breakfast-rules-weight-loss#ixzz3Je1ZkpVs

Health danger in FRUIT JUICE: Millions put themselves at risk by drinking a glass DAILY

The daily use of fruit juice may increase central blood pressures, which are known to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk and cognitive impairment, problems with mental functioning.

Dr Matthew Pase. Express

Junk food diet leads to memory loss

TOO much junk food can destroy the memory, a study revealed yesterday.It found that a diet packed with high-fat cakes, pastries, chips and fast foods has a massive impact on the mind.
Otherwise healthy young and middle-aged men were worst affected, the research found.  Express

Cancer scare: Could your liquid hand gel be harming your health?

LIQUID hand soaps could be causing harmful liver damage and even cancer, new research has found .Researchers found that a chemical found in everyday household products from soaps and shampoos to toothpastes causes liver fibrosis and cancer in animals.

Express

Forget door handles and toilet seats - the most germ-infested objects in your home are your TOWELS

• Main problem is that towels retain moisture,allowing bacteria to breed 
• And they are used in the most germ-ridden areas of the house 
• Researchers analysed tea towels for bacteria that causes food-poisoning
• Sickness-causing bacteria detected in 90% of towels and E. coli in 26%
• Hygiene experts warned bacteria can also transfer from bathroom towels
• Diseases like athlete's foot can be passed on to different family members 
• Washing at 90c is the best way to get rid of the germs, say doctors.
•  Daily Mail

'I wouldn't buy them' Scientists blast 'waste of money' probiotics that do NOTHING

BRITONS are wasting millions of pounds a year on probiotic drinks and supplements that probably have no health benefits, experts said yesterday. Studies have suggested probiotics could help with irritable bowel syndrome – thought to affect up to one in five people – as well as coughs and colds in children and even high blood pressure. Read more

Smoking cannabis every day 'warps your brain and shrinks grey matter', scientists warn

People who smoked an average of three times a day had smaller average volumes of grey matter, say scientists at the universities of Texas and New Mexico.
'White matter' that connects different parts of the brain, grows to compensate but also breaks down impairing ability to react to information
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Woman catches HIV after having her nails done using shared manicure equipment

The woman in the 'extremely rare' case had been sharing equipment with her cousin, who it later turned out had HIV, according to the report in the journal AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. DailyMail

Motivational quote

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain

Food for Thought

Get to know yourself better!

Step 1- Uncover your strengths: Ask yourself, what roles do you play in life…  Are you a wife, manager, student, mother, father? Next, think about why these roles are important to you and what it is that you give to each of them… Ask yourself, what it is that you offer to the world that is unique?

Step 2- Uncover your weaknesses: The first step to uncovering your weaknesses is to acknowledge that we allhave them. Once you accept this, it’s important to then identify what they are. 
Here are two very effective questions that you can ask yourself to uncover what your weaknesses are: What are the things that I usually avoid doing? What activities do I often procrastinate on? 

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Chocolate, garlic and oats: Seven foods to boost and restore your health

FROM insomnia-curing oats to oily fish that boosts your brain power, here are seven foods that will help you live a longer healthier life:

1. THE ANTIBIOTIC: GARLIC

2. FOR YOUR VISION: WALNUTS

3. ANTI-DEPRESSANT: CHOCOLATE

4. INSOMNIA CURE: OATS 

5. PROTECT YOUR HEART: CITRUS 

6. IMPROVE BONE HEALTH: SPINACH

7. BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER: OILY FISH

Read more: Express

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