Friday, June 25, 2010

Food Research and its subsidiary in our lives

Recent research on the impact of healthy food choices such as corn, vegetarianism, chocolate, flesh and spirit.

For the dark secrets of popcorn

The notion of spending the night at a dark theater with friends and enjoy a bowl of popcorn butter-flavored as you can. Might actually be a good idea if you are willing to share a popcorn with all your friends.

Research, the Center for Science in the public interest in the United States shows a startling numberFat, salt and calorie popcorn. The study was carried out in three major theater chains.

A great package of popcorn that contains 1,200 calories 60 grams of saturated fat. A tablespoon of butter, add 130 extra calories. The calories and fat in a medium bowl, popcorn was not significantly different from the pack, big and small contain about 670 calories and 24 grams of saturated fat.

'The issue is the amount, Marion Nestlé, professor saysNutrition at the University of New York. "Most of popcorn with a value of about three quarters of calories a day."

The best way to make healthy snacks without salt is a request of a party.

Vegetarians are weaker bones

Vegetarians are the bones a bit 'weaker than eating meat, says recent research by scientists from Australia and Vietnam in a sample of 2700 people. The difference in BMD was 5%, there is little differencevegetarians who followed a diet rich in eggs and dairy, and meat-eaters. Scientists can not say with certainty whether the lower bone density is associated with greater risk of suffering from osteoporosis and argue that more research is needed to reach conclusions.

Chocolate cake: the new heroin?

If ever you start and stop diets you may have more in common with a drug addict than you think. A new study shows that the experience of yo-yo dieting can cause feelings of stress The experiences and challenges of addiction.

Investigators broke into two groups of rats. The first was access to the complete diet for five days, a period of two days of unlimited consumption of chocolates. This procedure was repeated for seven weeks and compared the behavior of rats in this latter group had access only to regular meals.

The mice ate regularly attended the same amounts of food every day, whereas the experimental group of mice ate20% more if they had access to chocolate. And if the candy has been replaced by a regular diet, they ate 30% less.

"It 'a very important study, by Markus Heilig, a psychiatrist, said the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse in the State of Maryland. Speed Control is not a good idea. In fact, research has shown that a diet can lead to permanent brain biology to a situation where a man feels the need to junk food.

"Bothalcohol, drug and even junk food, "said Markus Heilig" If more and more repetition, the more stress you feel.

The meat is very good for men's health

men that use large quantities of red meat and products at a higher risk of prostate cancer, warned scientists on the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The biggest risk is that if you eat meat, fried or barbecue.

The researchers followed the progress of the health of more than 175,000 in nine yearsfound that 20% of the men, a lot of red meat (mostly ate meat and pork) was the probability of 12% higher prostate cancer compared to those who ate less red meat can develop.

Above all, the risk of advanced prostate cancer was 33% higher among men consuming meat.

These are the results for those who eat large quantities of meat, but further analysis showed that fat red meat such as sausages and hot dogs, coupled with a significantly higher risk of white meatsProducts such as chicken nuggets.

As for cooking methods, only a particular method or barbecue and grill appears to increase the risk of prostate cancer.

Alcohol protects the heart?

The daily consumption of alcohol at least 35% the risk of heart problems in men, a new study by Spanish researchers. In fact, more consumption, more benefits for the heart.

The extensive research conducted with participation of over15 500 26 000 men and women, has concluded that large amounts of alcohol can be a man, while women who drink much, not the same advantage.

This mechanism works through alcohol is beneficial for the heart remains unclear. But alcohol is known to help foster high-density lipoprotein (good) cholesterol, preventing the growth of "bad" cholesterol into the arteries.

The type of drink does not seem important, but not study reveals more benefitsthose who drink large quantities of various drinks moderately, and not just yourself. Survey agreed that ignores the criticism with an increased risk for developing disease, frequent alcohol consumption.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Tips to Stop Drug Cravings - Acting now on Alcohol and Drug Control Cravings

Most people in the first day of the rest of the cravings of addiction. It 's a common experience in recovery from drug addiction. Alcohol or other drugs (AOD), the desire not want to say do not work, a good recovery program. With the continuous abstinence at the time, duration and intensity of desire decreased. Finally, the cravings disappear. To reduce the impact of alcohol as the drug is convenientearly identification of 'when', "that" where, "that triggers cravings. These questions:


"When you are more likely to want?"
"Who am I to be there when I want
Where am I when I probably should?
"What can I do if I wish?
"What kind of things I think when I want?
"What kind of things that I feel whenDesires? "

The identification of these factors may help prevent some cases. Identify these signals may also want to help, a plan to control and reduce the impact of those that can not be prevented. Techniques for the treatment of addiction and the ability to maintain their sobriety in the face of desire listed here:

Firstly if you are in a dangerous situation, leave. From the gate. Fast. Still no apology orExcuse me, just go.

Using as a tool distraction second. Looking for something different - something to occupy her thoughts, time, behavior. Direct integration with a new (or old) hobby like knitting, crossword puzzles, reading, something does not work like Notes.

Thirdly you have a temporary replacement warranty harmless. Assistant, which can not be used in an emergency or other chemicals obsessive-compulsive behavior. Substitutes such as candy,Trail Mix, rubber, straw can help to remove. Substitutes such as sex, shopping, gambling can be a tendency to cross-dependence and should be avoided.

Fourth Reach more pieces of third parties. Call someone who is not compatible with your drink / use. Contact your partner manager. Call someone from AA / NA siblings, spouse, whatever it encourages you not to be used. Do you have a phone where you can include the use of reinforcements to resist your cravings willbefore you. Using a list, if someone is always available. I keep asking until you get the necessary support.

Fifth Keep a list of reasons to stop smoking. Post what you want at home. It states the reasons you decided to stop drinking / in the first. Some people find it helpful, a number of reasons "to stop having" list in your wallet. Others find it helpful to "reasons to quit smoking" list are placed around the house andAutomotive.

Sixth Keep an updated list of recognition. Add this as a dependency. Add the positive effects that brought water from and to this day, week or month.

Seventh Ask your distorted thought processes. Identify all the positive aspects that can be fun use to tell the truth about what happened in the past, if you have used. Remember the reason first. She decided to leave ChallengeHe hopes that the chemicals have a positive effect, you can do for you what you want. Tell them the truth about this chemical has been "to" you, instead of "for" you.

Eighth challenge any self-pity self-talk might be about "the need for chemistry." Do you remember the negative aspects that have "fallen" to quit smoking. Statements replace the thoughts of the loss of positive decisions to take control of your life and yourFortunately, removing the cause of the problem.

Ninth Consider the first drink or drug in the negative. Remember that you do not "just" follow through and that negative consequences are safe.

U.S. 10th resist the prayer for the application.

11 Make a list of tasks performed by the chemicals in your life. Identify at least three healthy options as a replacement. Think about what you do chemistryhours. The use of healthy alternatives in place.

12 Write a letter to someone you love, and it is not used.

13 to fight, using thought stopping techniques reflections for compulsive use. An example would be displaying a stop sign or rubbing with a elastic wrist on the floor of the here and now. When you see a chemical in the eye of your mind, maintaining an ability to see death in another.

If the 14Enter your defense and you think to get to another drug, in addition to his latest drug of choice, telling the truth, anyway.

15th place on the chip you want AA or NA and rub your keychain.

16th reading of literature retrieval, going to a meeting.

17th Combat desire, one at a time, one day at a time, or, if appropriate, an hour or minutes at a time. They are reluctant to do so, and have no desireuse.

Keep in mind that you desire to leave when not in use. Remember that you should never leave for good, so far only a minute or an hour. The next day, a minute or an hour to decide to stay sober for another day, hour or minute. The cravings will pass, and a long day in minutes, hours, days, months and years, back, back where you were, and are clean and sober.