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5 Simple Steps to Keep Your Brain Healthy

Your memories, dreams, wishes, emotions and the nervous system for all your bodily functions are contained in the body's most vital organ: the brain. So, keeping your brain in tip-top condition is essential.

Here are five easy ways to keep your brain healthy:

1. Exercise regularly

Exercise is not only good for our muscles. Scientific research has shown that our brains grow stronger with every step we take. By doing at least 30 minutes of some form of exercise every other day, your brain produces more calming hormones that help relieve stress and anxiety. So get your walking shoes on!

2. Eat healthily

Eat foods high in fibre, lean proteins and healthy fats such as olive oil. Not only do they boost your energy levels, they are perfect for helping your brain function at its best level of effectiveness. Perfect brainpower foods include:

• salmon

• nuts and seeds

• blueberries

• whole grains

• avocados

• broccoli

• tomatoes

3. Get enough sleep

Our brains can't function optimally if we're tired. Sleep is like giving your brain a spring clean every night. It helps you think clearer and relieves stress. Make sure you get at least seven hours of good quality sleep every night. Here are some tips for a good night's sleep:

• Don't eat a late dinner

• Reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake

• Don't watch TV or use a computer in bed

• Make sure your room is dark and not too hot or cold

• Take a hot bath an hour before bedtime

• Place several drops of lavender essential oil on a tissue and inhale

4. Take time out to relax

Your brain is always working, so it's essential to find some time to relax and unwind. Taking time to relax helps you organize your thoughts better as well as relieve your stress. There are a number of effective ways to combat stress, such as:

• Relaxing exercise like yoga

• Soaking in a hot bath

• Aromatherapy massage

• Meditation

• Hobbies and tasks you love doing

5. Take high-quality nutritional supplements such as:

Vitamin B12: this is a vital nutrient for healthy blood and nerves. If you are over 50, you are likely to have problems absorbing vitamin B12 from food, so a supplement is important. It aids memory, fatigue and prevents depression and brain shrinkage.

Gingko Biloba: Chinese herbal medicine has used the gingko leaf and seeds for thousands of years. It's widely known as a "brain herb". This supplement is an antioxidant, fighting harmful free radicals. It improves blood circulation and several studies show it may help treat dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. It helps to improve memory and thinking and also helps relieve anxiety, which is great for our overall health.

Coenzyme Q10: this nutrient exists in every cell in your body. Without adequate levels of coenzyme Q10, your brains become unhealthy and sluggish. This antioxidant protects your brain cells from free radicals, and aids concentration and clear thinking.

Omega 3 Fish Oil: This essential fatty acid is the building block of the brain. Omega 3 helps to transport nutrients and "happy chemicals" like serotonin to the brain. Because our brain is the centre of the nervous system, we have a huge need for omega 3 - without it our brains simply don't function properly.

Follow these easy tips and you'll protect the health of your brain for years to come.

K Hutchings-Olsson is a natural health and self-help writer, and the creator of The Self-Help Sanctuary. To get more of her tips on self-improvement and healthy living, please visit: http://www.theselfhelpsanctuary.com.

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What's Psoriasis, and How Do I Treat It?

Here's how to cope if you're one of the 7.5 million Americans with this skin disease.

More than a cosmetic issue, psoriasis can have significant physical and emotional effects.

By Guido R. ZanniMay 29, 2014Leave a Comment SHARE

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaling and inflammation (pain, swelling, heat and redness). Skin cells grow deep in the skin and slowly rise to the surface. This process normally takes 23 to 30 days. For individuals with psoriasis, the process happens in just a few days. Fast-rising cells then pile up on the skin’s surface. This causes patches of thick red skin with silvery scales to form. Patches may be itchy or painful. They generally occur around the elbows, knees, legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms and the soles of the feet.

Psoriasis was originally viewed as strictly a skin condition, but we now know that it is an immune system disorder. Our immune system contains white blood cells called T cells. T cells help protect against infection and disease. With psoriasis, T cells are activated by accident. This results in rapid skin cell growth.

Several types of psoriasis exist, but 80 percent of cases are plaque psoriasis. The symptoms include raised and thickened patches of red skin covered by silvery white scales. Another form of psoriasis is guttate psoriasis, which accounts for 10 percent of cases. Symptoms include small red dots, generally on the torso, arms and legs. These dots do not become scaly.

The National Psoriasis Foundation defines psoriasis severity by the percentage of skin affected. Mild psoriasis affects less than 3 percent of the skin. Moderate psoriasis affects 3 percent to 10 percent of the skin. Severe psoriasis involves more than 10 percent of the skin. For easy reference, a person’s hand represents approximately 1 percent of the skin surface. Up to 90 percent of all psoriasis cases are considered mild. The physical and emotional effects of psoriasis are significant – similar to the effects of cancer, heart disease, diabetes or depression. Psoriasis can have a negative psychological impact, especially if it involves the hands, feet, genitals or face. While psoriasis affects men and women equally, women experience a greater negative impact on quality of life.

[Read: Living With Rosacea: Signs and Symptoms.]

More facts about psoriasis:

• Approximately 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis.
• Psoriasis often appears in individuals between 15 and 25 years of age.
• Psoriasis can lead to a painful arthritic condition called psoriatic arthritis. Up to 30 percent of patients with psoriasis develop this form of arthritis. It generally appears approximately 12 years after diagnosis.
• Symptoms may improve in the summer and worsen in the winter.
• Psoriasis affects racial groups differently: 1.3 percent of African-Americans are affected compared with 2.5 percent of Caucasians.
• If one parent has psoriasis, there is a 10 percent chance that his or her child will have psoriasis. If both parents have psoriasis, there is a 50 percent chance that their child will have psoriasis.
• Men with severe psoriasis have a life span that is 3.5 years shorter than the average. Women with severe psoriasis have a life span that is 4.4 years shorter than average.

How do I know if I have psoriasis?

The symptoms of psoriasis are similar to those of other skin conditions. Symptoms of an allergy, for example, may include small red dots and itching. A dermatologist is the best doctor to diagnose and treat psoriasis.

[See: U.S. News' Top Dermatologists.]

Treatment

There is no cure for psoriasis. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, and the goal of treatment is to minimize or eliminate symptoms. While symptoms may go away, they often reappear at a later time. The type of treatment depends on the severity of psoriasis, the type of psoriasis, other medical conditions that the patient has and how the patient reacted to previous psoriasis medications. For mild cases, one medication is often sufficient for treatment. A combination of medications is frequently needed for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. Common psoriasis treatments are listed below:

• Topical agents are applied directly to the skin in the form of creams or ointments. These agents reduce inflammation, slow down the immune system, help skin peel and unclog pores.
• Systemic treatments suppress the immune system and are used for moderate to severe psoriasis.
• Biologics are used for moderate to severe psoriasis. Biologics target specific parts of the immune system instead of affecting the entire immune system as systemic treatments do.
• Natural or artificial ultraviolet light can be used to slow the growth of skin cells. Light therapy is often combined with medication.
• Combination therapy means more than one agent is prescribed, which leads to better results.
• Psychological support can help patients cope, given that people with psoriasis often become depressed, self-conscious and fearful of social rejection.

Living with Psoriasis
Approximately 60 percent of people report psoriasis as a problem in everyday life. Many worry about symptoms getting worse or reappearing. Recommendations for living with psoriasis are listed below:

• Do not delay treatment because your symptoms are mild. Current symptoms do not predict future symptoms.
• Learn as much as possible about psoriasis. This improves your understanding of the disease, triggers and treatment options. The National Psoriasis Foundation website (www.psoriasis.org) has easy-to-understand information. It also offers online support groups, which can help you learn how others cope with psoriasis.
• Psoriasis outbreaks are often triggered by external factors. Keeping a diary can help identify triggers.
• Make an appointment with your dermatologist if you develop stiff or sore joints.
• Inform your physician if you are pregnant or intend to get pregnant. Up to 25 percent of pregnant women experience worsening of symptoms. Your doctor may discontinue your medication during your pregnancy.
• Take medication as directed to ensure maximum benefit. Never stop taking your medication without your dermatologist’s approval.
• If you receive light therapy, your symptoms may worsen before improving. Do not experiment with light therapy (for example, do not go to tanning salons for self-treatment).
• As psoriasis begins to heal, skin tends to flake and peel and may feel itchy. When itching is a problem,skin moisturizers may help.
• Losing excess body weight may help. Being overweight increases the severity of psoriasis and reduces the effectiveness of treatment.
• Avoid tobacco products. Smoking plays a role in the onset of psoriasis and future flare-ups. Approximately 77 percent of nonsmokers experience one or more periods without symptoms compared with only 8.7 percent of smokers.
• Limit alcohol. It increases flare-ups and may decrease the effectiveness of treatment.
• Follow a healthy lifestyle. Hypertension, a high cholesterol level and a lack of exercise increase the risk for psoriasis

[See: U.S. News Best Diets.]

Final Thought

Psoriasis is more than a cosmetic issue. Left untreated, it can lead to serious medical complications.

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Difficulties in Losing Weight and Keeping Fit While Working in an Office

Difficulties in Losing Weight and Keeping Fit While Working in an Office
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tammie_Cappuccio]Tammie Cappuccio

Sitting all day at work is common for most Americans. Count in the commute time and any leisure time at home and it would not be unusual to have 13 hours in sitting down time.

The Sax Institute in Australia recently found that for every 11 hours a day a person sits while at work they have a 40% higher risk of dying within three years than people who sat 4 hours a day. Heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers can be linked to a sedentary lifestyle. Known as the "sitting disease" the condition shows prolonged sitting affects the body both physiologically and metabolically. Not only does it affect the body in that way but it also predisposes a person to neck and back pain due to atrophy or underdevelopment of the core abdominal and gluteal muscles.

A good rule of thumb is to get out of your chair at least once an hour. You could ask a colleague a question, go to the water cooler, take the stairs or take a bathroom break. Other office helpers are standing desks, stability chairs as well as the more often seen ball chairs. Ball chairs provide just enough stability, due to its being heavier on the bottom, to force your legs and arms to engage so there is no wobbling while you sit.

There are some easy exercises that can be done at your desk and some while using a ball chair:

The squeeze- In this exercise you'll actively squeeze and contract all your muscles in turn. Start with your feet set about a foot apart and work your way from toes to head squeezing and contracting each muscle group. Hold each muscle contracted and see how long you can hold them that way.

Hip rotations- Without moving your shoulders, neck or head sit on the ball and rotate the ball in a circular fashion with butt and hips. Then move them in the opposite direction. You should be able to feel all your lower body and back muscles working. Do each way 5-10 times for 3 sets.

Squat- While holding your arm out grasp the ball and squeeze. The ball weighs 4-5 lbs so you should be able to feel your arms and chest engage. While squeezing keep your core tight and squat down. While keeping your knees wide and butt back keep your arms straight out. Squeeze your butt and stand up. Do this 5-10 times for 3 sets.

Leg extensions- While sitting, plant feet firmly about a foot apart and move one leg to the center and lift straight out. Hold your leg up for a few seconds. Repeat this and do the same for the opposite leg. This gets the quads moving and engages the core for stability.

For many people time is a short commodity. Taking small snippets of time here and there to do the exercises, go for a walk during lunch or taking small breaks every hour helps in a cumulative effect and will make a difference in your health and make you feel good!

Tammie Cappuccio has been writing article for over 25 years. She has had over two dozen articles published on varying subjects worldwide.

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