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[www.keralites.net] Prevent Alzheimer’s with a Healthy Lifestyle

 



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Prevent Alzheimer's with a Healthy Lifestyle

While the medical world has urgently been seeking to cure Alzheimer's disease with pharmaceuticals, studies in this field has discovered that prevention is also worth exploring. Researchers have found that everyday behaviors, which unlike genetics, are within our control, can boost brain reserves and therefore help delay or even prevent the onset of Alzheimer's or dementia.
1. Exercise regularly
Research reveals that your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease can be reduced by 50% with regular exercise. Exercise also helps slow down deterioration when you have already begun developing cognitive problems.
Start small. Exercise can be overwhelming for those who don't do it regularly.. You can start by taking the stairs or walking when you are talking on your cell phone.
30 minutes, 5 times a week. This seems like a lot, but it can include activities that get your heart racing such as cleaning, gardening or doing laundry. You can also walk, try an aerobics class, or swim.
Protect your head. Trauma to the head increases your chances of developing cognitive issues. Sports such as football and boxing are more extreme examples, but even a fall from a bicycle can have an effect. Wear the correct headgear and fasten your seatbelt in cars.
Balance and coordination. Similarly, you can help prevent future head injuries caused by falling by including exercises that help you focus on balance and coordination. Yoga, Tai Chi or any exercise using balance balls or discs help keep you agile. 
2. Be well rested
Restful sleep on a regular basis helps your brain work best. Deep sleep is necessary for memory formation and retention. Sleep deprivation slows your thinking and has been shown to increase the chances of Alzheimer's disease symptoms.
Regular sleep schedule: Our brain's clock responds well to regularity. Make sure to go to sleep and wake up at a similar time each day to correspond to our natural circadian rhythms.
Smart napping: Napping can interfere with your regular sleep and acerbate insomnia. If you do nap, make sure it's for no more than 30 minutes and do so in the early afternoon.  
Bedroom sanctity: ban computers and televisions from the bedroom as these stimulators distract you from sleep.
Relaxing bedtime routine: Having pre-bedtime activities such as having a bath, light stretching, dimming the lights, praying or writing in a journal help signify to your brain that it's time for restorative sleep. 
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3. Keep mentally stimulated
People who are mentally active have been found to be more protected against developing Alzheimer's and dementia. Any activity requiring communicating, interacting or organizing have proven tremendously helpful.
Learn a new skill. Learning a new skill helps make larger deposits in the brain reserves. Try study a new language, learn to play an instrument, read a paper or books, or take up a new hobby.
Memory exercises: Memorization builds your memory connections.  Start with memorizing something small like capital cities or a poem, then progress to rhymes and mnemonics.
Brain games: Try riddles, crossword puzzles or strategy games.  Play board or card games, word games like Scrabble or Boggle, or number puzzles like Sudoku. All of these help build your capacity to retain cognitive associations.
The 5 Ws: keep your neurons firing by asking yourself "Who, what, where, when and why?". Follow this up by writing down your daily experiences.
Go off routine:  varying habits helps create new brain pathways. Take a new route, using your non-dominant hand, or rearrange a storage system in your home. 
4. Eat healthily
A nutritious diet optimizes your brain's performance. Changes to your diet can help keep you protected against brain deterioration.
Skip trans-fats and saturated fats. Choose lean meats, less processed foods, skim or fat-free dairy products, and reduce your intake of fried foods.
Adopt a Mediterranean diet. This diet, consisting of fish, nuts, whole grains, olive oil and fresh fruit and vegetables, with an occasional glass of wine or piece of dark chocolate, is good for your heart and a healthy heart helps lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Eat fish and avocado. Both are filled with omega 3, a good fatty acid, which researchers have discovered may help prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia. 
Opt for 4-6 small meals. Eating more regularly helps maintain a consistent blood sugar level. 
Think rainbow: Eat an abundance of colorful fruits and vegetables to achieve a diet high in antioxidants and vitamins. Reduce the white shades of your diet too: Carbohydrates high in sugar or refined flour lead to higher glucose levels which can inflame your brain.
Drink tea: Green tea has been shown to be excellent for a focused memory and mental alertness which can slow the aging of the brain.

5. Maintain an active social life
Research has found those with a socially active life are better protected against Alzheimer's.  Often as you get older your support system shrinks and you're unlikely to seek new relationships
  • Call or email your friends. If you're more tech savvy, connect via social networks like Facebook.
  • Make weekly dates to see your friends, and partake in a shared hobby, go for a walk together or chat over a cup of tea
  • Take group classes at a local college or gym
  • Get your partner or family members to try something new with you
  • Join social clubs or go to the local community or senior center
  • Get out of the house: volunteer, go to the park, visit museums or other public places
6. Limit Stress
Stress can lead to the brain shrinking in the hippocampus, where memory is retained, and impede nerve cell growth, increasing your chances of Alzheimer's or dementia.  
Take a breath: when you're feeling stressed your breathing rate changes, which can impact the brain's oxygen levels. A good practice to lower the fast heart beat is to focus on restorative breathing.
Schedule daily relaxing activities: make sure to engage in enjoyable activities can help keep your stress levels low. These can be simple activities such as going outside for a walk, playing with a pet or attending a yoga class.
Get some inner peace: studies have found that a strong mind-body connection makes for better brain health.. Activities such involving religious practices or reflection, prayer, and meditation help protect you from the damaging effects stress causes.  
H/T: www.helpguide.org



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[www.keralites.net] BENEFITS OF EATING ONIONS , GARLIC & OTHER FOOD ITEMS

 



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 What are the pros and cons of eating onions and garlic?
In general, onions and garlic are very health supportive foods. They have been found to help reduce cholesterol, risk of cancer, and support several other body systems that provide us with our vitality. Both foods may have the capacity to improve our diet's blood sugar-regulating ability. Both may also have special antibiotic-type properties. When it comes to our health, both onions and garlic are unique in terms of their sulfur-containing phytonutrients. You'll find unusual combinations of health supportive sulfur compounds in both of these World's Healthiest Foods.
The special health benefits of onions and garlic may not be meant for everyone, however. Some people may be sensitive to the smell of one or both foods. Others may have trouble with digesting them, especially in raw form. In and of themselves, I am not aware of special health problems associated with either onions or garlic, and neither is a commonly allergenic food. However, onions and garlic are no different than any of the World's Healthiest Foods with respect to their role in a person's Healthiest Way of Eating. They are nutrient-rich foods that need to be considered individually to see if they are a good fit for each person in terms of his or her nutrient needs, taste preferences, and other personal factors that are so important in creating an optimal diet.
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[www.keralites.net] : Do you know anyone with PCOS ?

 



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Do you know that nearly 35% of Indian women suffer from Polycystic
Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? When a woman's hormonal balance is
destroyed she suffers not only from infertility but also have
weight gain, acne, hair loss or even excessive hair growth. She may
also be easily prone to Insulin Resistance, high blood pressure and
cholesterol, and heart disease.
 
If you are a PCOS patient next to taking medications you also need
to watch what you eat in order to prevent unwanted weight gain and
resultant problems. But how will you know what to eat and what not
to? That's what we are here for! Here are a few healthy diet tips
for PCOS patients to follow.
 
1# A big yes to healthy fats. Olive oil, coconut oil and ghee can
be used in moderation. Unsaturated oils like flaxseed oil, olive
oil, macadamia oils and walnut oil are great. Enjoy stir fried
vegetables and fresh salads in these oils. Also take Omega 3 fish
oils.
 
2# No to refined and starchy carbs. Reduce white flour, bread,
pasta etc. Cut down potatoes and sugars. Since research says that
higher intake of whole grains may reduce insulin sensitivity, cut
down on whole grains a bit. Women with irregular periods are
advised 40% carbs while those with regular periods may limit it
within 50%. Take non starchy vegetables, fruits with more of
berries. Fruits should always be accompanied by proteins!
 
3# Eggs, nuts, and lean meat (fish and chicken) will ensure healthy
proteins. Dairy products should be limited.
 
4# Low glycemic foods like soya, linseed, green peas, carrots,
eggplant, broccoli, beans, cauliflower, lettuce, mushrooms, sweet
corns, sweet potatoes, lentils are advised.
 
5# And, finally, the mantra,"drink more water". Water regulates
your hormonal levels by eliminating the excess hormones.
 
Keep in mind that according to experts losing even 5% of the body
weight will be helpful to PCOS patients. 
 



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