Simple Tips To Living Longer

1. While being caught up in the hurries of life, dont forget to breathe. It is important that you inhale and exhale deeply every now and then. Take a deep breath through your nostrils and feel the air move through your lungs and push your stomach out. Exhale with the same effect. Do this continuously for three to five minutes at a time. You should follow this at least twice a day to get your body the oxygen it needs. Feel the breath move through you .....

Dont eat and sleep

2. Eating just before sleeping is definitely not recommended. Ideally, you should finish your last meal at least 3 hours before you hit the bed. This is so that you do not go to bed on a full stomach. Sleeping on a full stomach can cause you to have disturbed sleep as the digestive process is still underway. So, ensure that you have your food long before bedtime, so that your body is able to rest at night and sleep like you should be doing ideally. .....

The Sound of Silence

3. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes every day. This is an excellent stress buster and increases your concentration as you pay attention to what is happening around you. You will be surprised to hear the various sounds of nature and life around you, when you are silent. There may be sounds that you never heard of. While your tongue isnt moving, your other senses are optimized and you can feel the difference. Make this a practice and this will h .....

Just relax

4. When you are stressed over something, the best way to get over it is to ignore it. Trying to manage a problem when stressed, only adds to the agony. So, the remedy is to take time off and relax. You will come back feeling refreshed and in a better situation to attack the core of the problem. Try to not think of the issue while you are on a break. You will see your brain refreshed and thinking up better solutions. It will enable you to tackle the .....

Protect your heart

5. Coconut oil is the one oil that stays stable at high temperatures. Oil is considered healthy, only if it stays healthy even after cooking. Coconut oil is oil that doesnt disintegrate when it is heated. It contains saturated fatty acids, which are heat resistant and hold their form throughout the cooking process. This ensures that there are no harmful components that are released when the oil is warmed. The heart benefits from the natural goodness .....

Sleep the right way

6. The human heart is located on the left side of the body. When you sleep on your left, your entire weight is weighed down on the heart and increases the pressure on it to pump blood. Also since the left side is at a lower position, the heart is further strained by having to pump blood against gravity to the rest of the body. If you want to relieve your heart of this weight, ensure you sleep on the right side of your body. This way the heart is on .....

Laugh Out Loud

7. Laughter is one emotion that has the ability to bind people together, bring immense happiness, make the place lively and above all has some great health benefits as well. Laughter is infectious and this is where it is often said, Laughter is the best antidote to pain, stress and the key to good health. Laughter strengthens the body immune system, diminishes pain, boosts your energy and also protects you from the deadly effects of stress. Be it a .....

Feel the world with your toes

8. Ever wondered why your grandparents often asked you to walk on the grass for at least few minutes every morning and evening? Well, this is because walking bare foot on green grass relaxes ones mind and rejuvenates the senses. Morning sun is touted to be extremely good for health as it replenishes the vitamin D stores in the body. When walking bare foot on the grass, varied points in the feet get stimulated due to the process of reflexology. These .....

Clean your mits

9. Washing hands with soap is regarded to be the en route to good health. This is because we carry out a world of activities using our hands. Accessories like finger rings, embellishments like the nail polish and even long nails tend to invite bacteria and other micro organisms to stay back on the hands. This is why it is recommended by every medical and health practitioner to rub your hands with soap for at least ten to fifteen seconds in order to .....

The sweet truth of Honey

10. If you are someone who is weight and health conscious, then honey is but oblivious to be a part of your daily routine life. Yes, honey is touted to be one of the purest nutritional forms of food product found in nature. Honey is acquired by the honey bees by collecting the nectar from flowers. It contains a very high amount of antioxidants and other forms of antibacterial substances. These substances are known to boost the immune system of the bo .....

Look after your choppers

11. As our parents have always recommended flossing and brushing our teeth twice in a day so have the dentists too. Our teeth are the most important part of the face however, the other side of the story is that they are too vulnerable to tooth decay. This is where they need utmost care. As and when the day passes by, there is a world of bacteria that enters into our mouth and stays trapped in between the teeth and gums. This leads to wreck and havo .....

Eat a Salmon

12. Heard of the need for your body to intake the essential fatty acids, proteins and minerals on a regular basis in order to have good health? Well, this is one reason why you should include a wild salmon in your meal quite often. Wild Salmon is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and helps to prevent high cholesterol and high blood pressure, protect against the deadly cancer, improves vision and prevents fat storage in the body, there by promoting weight l .....

The Power of the C

13. Vitamins are considered to be one of the most important nutrients required for the functioning of a body on a daily basis. Vitamin C is probably the most popular of all the vitamins available. Also, it brings with it a world of benefits from curing several different ailments to promoting good health and effective weight loss, vitamin C is brimming with positive effects on a human body. An antioxidant by nature, vitamin C can be procured from sev .....

Berry Tastic

14. Blue berries, rasp berries, straw berries .....

Veg out with a glass of juice

15. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamins, proteins, minerals and even anti oxidants. This is why it is always suggestive to have a glass of fresh fruit juice every day in order to remain healthy and light. Veggies and fruits like carrots, cucumbers, lemons, oranges, guavas, watermelons and the list is endless, bring in a wide range of health benefits to human body. From reliving stress, to keeping the body light, effective weig .....

Keep them foods bright

16. Remember how those taut berries, deep red beet roots sliced into two halves, deep violet grapes and egg plants, orange and red carrots pop out of their place and catch your attention when you walk past the vegetable market? Thats because of their bright colors and these colors are the result of different pigments and essential nutrients present in each of them. They are a great source of different vitamins, proteins, iron, anti oxidants like anth .....

Drink Green Tea

17. Green tea finds its origin in China. However, its name has become synonymous within several Asian cultures. Nowadays, green tea has also grown widely popular in western nations. Green tea is manufactured using the leaves of Camellia Sinensis. These leaves are subjected to minimum oxidation while processing. Green tea is used as raw material in various health foods, beverages, cosmetic items, and dietary supplements. It is also supposed to lessen .....

Alone or leave it alone

18. Water melons are very simple and easy to digest. This is mainly because they are 90 percent water. So melons digest almost immediately with virtually no need for any digestive action by the stomach. But they can pass through the digestive system smoothly and very quickly, only when the stomach is otherwise empty. When combined with other foods that need complex digestive processes, melon is not able to pass as quickly and literally gets stuck. It .....

Dance like no ones watching

19. There are various dance forms across the world like ballet, etc. India is also the cradle of several dances like Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, etc. The health benefits associated with dance has been the subject of numerous research studies. These studies prove dance to be an extremely healthy exercise. Dance is associated with many well known health benefits, such as lessening the chances of heart disease, weight control, etc. In addition, dan .....

Push and Pull

20. A push up refers to a common calisthenics exercise that is done in a prone position. The body is raised and lowered using the arms. Push up is a primary exercise made use of in physical education or athletic training program. It is also commonly used in military physical training. A pull up refers to a form of exercise involving compound pulling motion of the upper body. A pull up includes two primary modes of execution. The first is a pronated o .....

Find 30

21. Regular, brisk walking helps improve stamina, energy, confidence, life expectancy, weight control, and reduces stress. It also lessens the chances of strokes, diabetes, coronary heart attacks, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, bowel cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety. Scientific studies also show that walking, apart from its physical benefits, also benefits the mind by improving learning ability, memory skills, abstract reasoning, c .....

A Piece of Fruit a day

22. Fruits can truly be called natures gift to mankind. They are less in fat and calories and are sources of fibre, vitamins, minerals, simple sugars, anti oxidants, micro nutrients, and lot of soluble dietary fibres. Due to this, fruits help the body to prolong the natural age related changes by means of rejuvenating and protecting cells, organs, and tissues. Fruits aid in protecting the body from minor ailments such as wrinkling of the skin, memory .....

Quit the booze

23. Drinking alcohol can be extremely dangerous. Alcohol depletes the body of nutrients, increases the chances of cancer, and raises blood pressure. It can also endanger the thyroid functionality and makes one susceptible to respiratory paralysis or coma. Heavy drinkers have weak immune system and can contract allergies, infections, and other diseases quickly. It can lead to permanent damage to important organs like liver and brain and leads to prema .....

A Morning Stretch

24. Our circulatory system comprises of arteries which are pressurized via the heart to supply blood to each part of the body. The veins carry the blood back to the heart, but do not have pressure over them. Veins work when contracting muscles squeeze the blood from them to send it back to the heart. The health benefit of gentle stretching is numerous. Stretching the limbs on waking up contracts the muscles and stimulates the blood circulation throug .....

Balance your blood sugar

25. When the blood sugar is in control, one can feel completely energetic, with all the cravings subsiding. The body weight will get automatically controlled, mood swings will become nonexistent, memory will get better, and hormones can be balanced. In addition, balancing the blood sugar can help to minimize the risk of metabolic syndrome, blood sugar related diseases, heart disease, and diabetes. In order to balance blood sugar, eat foods less in gl .....

Start with a salad

26. Eating salad daily prior to a meal is amongst the healthiest eating habits that can adopted in todays fast paced lifestyle since is the simplest to implement. Eating salads provides lot of fibre to the body. This high fibre content in salad helps lessen the cholesterol level and prevents constipation. In addition, frequently eating green salads helps to enhance an array of powerful antioxidants within blood such as vitamin E and vitamin C, lycope .....

Live healthy live longer

27. Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer.A recent study found that four bad behaviors smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and not eating enough fruits and veggies can hustle you into an early grave, and, in effect, age you by as many as 12 years.Fortunately, you can do something to correct these and other unhealthy behaviors. Adopt the following nine habits to keep your body looking and feeling young. .....

Dont overeat

28. If you want to live to 100, leaving a little bit of food on your plate may be a good idea. Author Dan Buettner, who studies longevity around the world, found that the oldest Japanese people stop eating when they are feeling only about 80% full.St. Louis University researchers have confirmed that eating less helps you age slower in a 2008 study they found that limiting calories lowered production of T3, a thyroid hormone that slows metabolism and .....

Get busy

29. Having satisfying sex two to three times per week can add as many as three years to your life. Getting busy can burn an impressive amount of calories sometimes as much as running for 30 minutes. Regular may also lower your blood pressure, improve your sleep, boost your immunity, and protect your heart. .....

Turn off the TV

30. Too much time in front of the boob tube can take a serious toll on your health. In fact, a 2010 study found that people who watched four or more hours a day were 46% more likely to die from any cause than people who watched less than two hours a day.Even cutting back a little can help each additional hour you watch increases your overall risk of dying by 11% and dying from heart disease by 18%. .....

Stay out of the sun

31. Avoiding too much sun can head off skin cancer, and it can also keep you looking young by preventing wrinkles, fine lines, and saggy skin.Its never too early or too late to add sunscreen to your daily skin care regimen (look for an SPF of 30 or higher). And dont focus only on your face. Sun damage spots and splotches on your chest and neck will also make you appear older. .....

Reach out

32. Research shows that youre at greater risk of heart disease without a strong network of friends and family. Loneliness can cause inflammation, and in otherwise healthy people it can be just as dangerous as having high cholesterol or even smoking.Loneliness seems to pose the greatest risk for elderly people, who are also prone to depression. .....

Focus on fitness

33. Daily exercise may be the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth. A 2008 study found that regular high intensity exercise (such as running) can add up to four years to your life, which isnt surprising given the positive effects working out has on your heart, mind, and metabolism.Even moderate exercise a quick, 30 minute walk each day, for example can lower your risk of heart problems. .....

Dont smoke

34. Quitting smoking is perhaps the single most important thing you can do for your health and your life span. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that women who quit smoking by age 35 add roughly six to eight years to their lives.Its never too late to kick the habit. Quitting can slow disease and increase survival odds even in smokers who have already caused significant damage to their lungs, like those with early lung c .....