The first Rule of Happiness. – Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself!

 “Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield

to it, we can never do anything wise in

this world.” - Helen Keller

Everybody enjoys wallowing in a little self-pity. It feels great to remind ourselves how terrible the world is. How we’ve not been given the right opportunities. How people are against us. How life has been a real struggle this past year.

PHRASE OF THE DAY

 Snap at someone: to speak sharply or angrily to someone

Don't snap at me.

This teacher was always snapping at the children

Note: snap transfers an animal's sudden bite at something to a verbal attack. 

How to live longer: The best vegetables to boost life expectancy

The NHS encourages people to eat 'five-a-day', but which vegetables are the most nutritious? If you're struggling to meet this minimum health requirement, here are some tips to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Express

How to live longer: Matcha green tea turmeric smoothies are known to help boost longevity

 

Turmeric is also anti-inflammatory, used for pain relief, has antioxidant effects (which are good for the liver), improves brain function, plays a role in digestion, and so much more. 

One tablespoon of turmeric contains 26 percent of one’s daily manganese needs, 16 percent of iron needs, five percent of daily potassium and three percent of daily vitamin C. 

So together, the turmeric and green tea make this smoothie an antioxidant powerhouse.  Express

Arthritis treatment: The surprising Christmas treat that could ease your joint pain

It is said that ginger, in theory, could "reduce the activity of several chemical substances that promote joint inflammation". The charity cites three clinical trials which have noted the the beneficial effects ginger can in reducing pain and disability. Express

How to live longer: Cinnamon lowers risk of Alzheimer’s & heart disease to boost longevity

 There’s no denying that when it comes to living our lives, finding ways to make the most out of it in a healthy manner is a dream we aspire for. According to health experts, adding more cinnamon to your diet could make the dream a reality. Numerous studies have compared the powerful spice with cinnamon being the clear winner, even outranking ‘superfoods’ such as garlic and oregano. From diabetes control to protecting our cardiovascular health; cinnamon could be the cure for helping to boost longevity. Express

Strengthen your immune system against Covid with help of Vitamin D, zinc and pickles

 Boosting your own immunity makes sense, and studies show there is lots you can do. Some scientists believe it’s no ­accident that countries where cabbage and fermented ­vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, are popular, have reported lower coronavirus death rates.

“Nutrition may play a role in the immune defence against Covid and may explain some of the differences seen in Covid across Europe. I’ve now changed my diet, and it includes raw cabbage three times a week, sauerkraut once a week and pickled vegetables.”

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