Health Tip

Health Tip Edition 5

Nutrition

 Fiber:

 Fiber is good for us. It works against constipation. Reduces cholesterol & is good for the heart. Foods rich in fiber include:

• Fruit (any type)
• Vegetable salad to be eaten daily
• Whole grain bread (1 or 2 slices daily)
• Any form of beans, peas and lentils
• Nuts, seeds & dry fruits
• Fiber enriched cereal foods & popcorns.

Exercise

 Exercise without exercising :

• Your home offers you several opportunities to exercise without exercising
• Stretch your whole body before getting out of bed.
• Sweep and mop the floor
• Vacuum the carpets
• Rake the beds
• Dust the Furniture
• Wash the car
• Mow the lawn
• Rakes & water the garden
• Cook a meal
• Do the laundry

Stress Management

 Sleep Robbers:

• Working till the last minute is a bad idea, spend the hour before sleep relaxing.
• Room Temperature: Is best between 23 & 25 degree Celsius.
• Late night food: Is not a good idea especially if it entails alcohol, is spicy, is heavy & ends with caffeine.
• Electronics: Mobiles, tablets, computers, etc need to be kept outside the bed room.

Avoid Addictions

 Benefits of Quitting Smoking:

• Smoking lowers your blood pressure and reduces your heart rate after only 20 minutes of quitting.
• Within a day, the carbon monoxide level in blood returns to normal.
• Within two to three months, risk of heart attack decreases and lungs begin to function better.
• Long term benefits include a reduced risk of heart diseases, stroke, lung cancer & other cancers. 

Medical

 Dental - Remedies:

• Use brush with soft bristles to brush regularly, twice a day for 2 minutes a time.
• Approved toothpaste to be used each time brushing is done.
• Choose tartar control toothpaste with fluoride to prevent plaque from hardening into tartar.
• Dental floss is the best way to remove plaques.
• Eat a healthy diet of vegetable salads & limit the amount of sugary foods.
• Don't smoke.