Category: Health

Last minute beach tips: how to avoid bloating

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isloated-beachThanks to the great weather we have been having, we no longer need to dream of sunny beaches in foreign countries. Everyone with a free minute to spare can bask in the sun. Usually the only thing that may ruin the pleasure is self-consciousness and being convinced that one does not look as fabulous as one might like to without all those clothes to cover up. While self-image and confidence is an entirely separate topic, HERE is helpful article  for people who suffer from IBS or other conditions that result in bloating and discomfort.

Here are the tips in a nutshell:

  • avoiding carbonated drinks;
  • minimise intake of salt and sodium;
  • stay away from gas-producing products (cabbage, broccoli, beans…)
  • curb alcohol intake;
  • avoid sugar and carbohydrates (this one is more for avoiding excess weight altogether; but it helps to maintain a flat belly!)
  • no bulky foods;
  • no chewing gum, candy or mints;
  • less spicy foods.

You can read the list in detail on Health.com. Don’t forget to protect your skin with appropriate sun cream and enjoy the sun without worries!

Disclaimer: The Hazelton Clinic is not liable for content or changes in content of any outside sources. The above information is provided for entertainment purposes only, and is meant to encourage healthy lifestyle, emotional and physical well-being and awareness. It does not constitute medical advice.

 

 

Food that will boost your mood

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We all know that there are certain types of food that make us feel better. However, epyk.com have gone further than that and have compiled a list of foods that help boost our mood:

(…) these are the top 10 foods that can boost a mood quickly, naturally and without any adverse reactions that can endanger your health – not to mention that these superfoods are also more affordable. All the above-mentioned foods have been scientifically proven to lift mood, therefore you can replace supplement and pills with one or more of these foods. If you are predisposed to depression and anxiety, you can easily prevent these bothersome provided that you understand the relationship between food and mood. Certain foods can not only boost the efficiency of anti-depressants, but they can even prevent relapse in the long run.

Their list includes:

  • berries (contain antioxidants)
  • chocolate (we all knew that, didn’t we..)
  • green tea (reduces stress, increases alertness and focus)
  • bananas (raise levels of serotonin)
  • sardines (provide our brain with vital fatty acids)
  • avocados (increase endorphins)
  • poultry (aids the body in coping with stress)
  • dark leafy greens (contain folic acid and magnesium, both of which have positive effect on mood)
  • eggs (rich in Vitamin D, otherwise known as “the sunshine vitamin”)
  • walnuts (help lower cholesterol and improve blood circulation)

Interested? Please read their list in detail HERE.

Disclaimer: The Hazelton Clinic is not liable for content or changes in content of any outside sources. The above information is provided for entertainment purposes only, and is meant to encourage healthy lifestyle, emotional and physical well-being and awareness. It does not constitute medical advice.

The power of thoughts: think yourself healthy!

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Have you ever found yourself wishing that you could just “think away” things that annoy you about your body today? It could be the cold or the cigarette cravings or the few extra pounds that keep you away from feeling great in your favourite pair of jeans?

It seems that Health.com suggest it is actually possible:

“If you imagine an experience, the brain stimulates itself in the same way as if you were doing it,” says Joachim Vosgerau, co-director of the Center for Behavioral Decision Research at Carnegie Mellon University.

Is this merely (pardon the pun) wishful thinking, or a discovery that could have a profound affect on your life? Read through their list to form your own opinion HERE.

Disclaimer: The Hazelton Clinic is not liable for content or changes in content of any outside sources. The above information is provided for entertainment purposes only, and is meant to encourage healthy lifestyle, emotional and physical well-being and awareness. It does not constitute medical advice.

Dangers of sedentary lifestyle

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sedentary-lifestyleDid you know that exercise is not just good for you; it is, in fact, mandatory? BBC have published an article showing that sedentary lifestyle is responsible for nearly as many deaths as smoking (even though, as less people smoke than lead sedentary lifestyles, smoking is still deemed far more dangerous).

The report, published in the Lancet to coincide with the build-up to the Olympics, estimates that about a third of adults are not doing enough physical activity, causing 5.3m deaths a year.

That equates to about one in 10 deaths from diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and breast and colon cancer.

Researchers said the problem was now so bad it should be treated as a pandemic.

And they said tackling it required a new way of thinking, suggesting the public needed to be warned about the dangers of inactivity rather than just reminded of the benefits of being active.

You can access the full article HERE.