Some Health Tips!I'm concentrating on feelings which we students often encounter. will transfer this part somehow into a navigation! (:
When you are feeling...
Tired
The first symptom of dehydration is fatigue.
Dehydration causes a drop in blood volume and because blood transports oxygen throughout your body, the inadequate oxygen results in lethargy. A good gauge is to drink 8 - 12 glasses of water daily. Or you could be hungry. Weariness occurs when your blood sugar takes a dive. When that happens, there's only one thing to do - eat!
Your happy meal :
- Glass of water
- Sliced fish soup
- Watermelon slices
When you are feeling...
PMSy
Just change your diet instead of having medications! Studies show that when women were given 1000 milligrams of calcium daily for 3 months, 73% has fewer PMS symptoms.
To hit the same dose, try four cups of milk or three cups of soya bean milk. For the lactose-intolerants, Healthy Indulgence's chocolate calcuim balls from Nature's Farm are fantastic milk substitutes. To ease your cramps, consume loads of fibre and cut down on caffeine and sodium. (Snacking on potato chips can worsen your PMS symptoms!)
Your happy meal :- Glass of soya bean milk
- Sardine and brown bread
- Stir-fried tofu
When you are feeling...
Gloomy
The Omega-3 fatty acids in oil rich swimmers like salmon and sardines are readily available supplements such as fish oil and cod liver oil will chase the dark clouds away. Other sources of Omega-3 include lobsters, shrimps, sunflower seeds and walnuts.
Omega-3 also improve mental health function and protect against heart diseases and inflammation.
Your happy meal :- Fruit juice, with a drop of flaxseed oil
- Seafood platter
When you are feeling...
Stressed
Carbohydrates have a relaxing effect. But take care not to over-eat as more than 1000 calories will eventually leave you sleepy.Tip: Why do chocolates make us feel good?
Cos they contain serotonin, an anti-depressant!
Try dark chocolate! They have antioxidant properties that protect the heart and arteries from oxidative damage, which in turn brings down blood pressure. Milk is reported to interfere with the absorption of these antioxidants. So no drinking milk while eating it either.
Your happy meal :- Glass of orange juice
- Begel with jam
- Payaya slices
or
- Banana milkshake
- Baked potato with fat-free sour cream
- Handful of lychees
When you are feeling...
Spacey Difficulty concentrating?
Your happy meal :
- Grilled chicken salad
- Cup of coffee (take care not to drink too much as it causes anxiousness, insomnia and headaches)
- Low-fat yoghurt
When you are feeling...
insomaic?To help combat insomnia,
try a glass of warm milk before bed. The warmth raises your body temperature by a few degrees and relaxes you, while the calcium and L-tryptophan in milk are natural sedatives. Heavy suppers are a big no-no. Blood flow is directed to your brain, making sleep less restorative, go for a light snack high in vitamin B, calcium and magesium to help calm the nerves and promote better sleep. Choose bananas, apples, lettuce, honey, nuts, yoghurt, oats and sunflower seeds.
Your happy meal :- Turkey sandwich
- Glass of milk
- Peach and apple slices
When you are feeling...
Constipated Drinking prune juice at bed time will help in morning bowel movements. Popcorn helps too! Savour more nuts, fruits and greens!
Your happy meal :- Rice topped with six different types of vegs
- Tomato juice
- Guava slices
Some ways to get re-charged!!* Take 15-min power nap at lunch time. It improves alertness and actually enhances job productivity - the brain uses sleep to consolidate learned experiences into memory.
* Think about sex! It'll give you adrenaline rush.
* Down a glass of lemonade on a hot day. Quenches your thrist and relieve pressure in your nerves, arteries and blood vessels.
Burn more calories!* Vacumm cleaning! It burns as many calories as a slow walk on a treadmill.
Blue comfort :- Next time ya feeling blue, ask for a gentle back rub rather than a bear hug. Scientists found that tender stroking triggers a pleasant response in the lower back, which is linked to brain regions known to process emotions.
Embrace goat's milk :With smaller fat gobules than cow's, goat's milk is easier to digest. It also has more of vitamins A and B.
Currently.. that's all. But i think it helps pretty good in our lives. I need lots of water right now! Yea.. I'm getting tired. Probably get lots of soya bean milk at jollybean later on. haha.
(Article Credits: Most of the information are adapted from Cleo, a female magazine, issue no. 135-137 in 'Lust for Life')
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