An apple a day keeps the doctor away?

Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attach & stroke.

The Health Benefits of SLEEP

    We are all victims of making sleep and rest  last on our list.  We have soooo much to do and still never get it all completed.  No matter how much or how little we have to do, we do not value the necessity for sleep.  We actually compromise our  bodies and our health in a tremendous way. 

Here are a  few reasons to motivate you in getting more rest and to improve the quality of your life and your health:    Sleep…

·            Helps to repair your body.  Your body produces extra protein molecules while you're sleeping, and these help to mend your body at a cellular level. The damage from all kinds of things, such as stress, pollutants, infection, sun exposure and so on, is repaired while you're happily in the land of nod.

·             Helps maintain a healthy heart .  Your heart and cardiovascular system is constantly under pressure, and one of the benefits of sleep is that it helps to reduce the levels of stress and inflammation in your body. High levels of 'inflammatory markers' are linked to heart attacks, heart disease and strokes. Sleep can also help keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels (which play a role in heart disease) lower.

.         Reduces stress.  A good night's sleep can lower blood pressure and the elevated levels of stress hormones which are a natural result of today's fast paced lifestyle. Too much stress causes excess 'wear and tear' on your body, and increases the aging and generation of organs, cells and other body parts. By reducing high levels of stress, sleep helps to reverse these effects and encourages a state of relaxation.

·             Improves your memory.  That 'foggy' feeling that you struggle with when deprived of sleep makes it difficult to concentrate. This often leads to not being able to 'commit to memory' facts, faces, lessons or even conversations. Sleeping well eliminates these difficulties because as you sleep, your brain is busy organizing and correlating memories. One of the great benefits of sleep is that it allows your brain to better process new experiences and knowledge, increasing your understanding and retention. So, next time you hear someone say "why don't you sleep on it", take their advice.

.            Can help control your body weigh.  Now, this one might surprise you.   One of the lesser known benefits of sleep is that it helps regulate the hormones that affect and control your appetite. Studies have shown that when your body is deprived of sleep, the normal hormone balances are interrupted and your appetite increases. Unfortunately,  this increase in appetite does not lead to a craving for fruits and veggies;  instead your body longs for food high in calories, fats and carbohydrates. So, if you are trying to lose those stubborn few pounds that just keep hanging around, make sure that getting enough sleep becomes a priority.

Vitamins and Good Health

In most instances, major health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and even cancer can be avoided with proper nutritients and vitamins . 

Vitamin deficiencies tends to increase over time, so  the first signs may be hardly noticeable.   Subsequently, down the road, lack of vitamin  can lead to serious health issues.   Today, there are very few people eat a nutritionally balanced diet.  It's  common for adults to have very poor eating habits. Healthy, natural foods have been replaced by processed foods, high fat foods, fast food and restaurant food.

For most people, it never crosses there mind about what they're eating until they start to put on excess weight and it becomes very noticeable.  Excess weight is often one of the later signs, and by the time you notice the extra pounds, there could already be serious trouble brewing inside as well.

Just a few examples:  A lack of Vitamin C can lead to tiredness, weakness, sore muscles and bleeding gums.  If you are low on Vitamin D, you can end up with weak or possible even deformed bones.  Lack of or not enough Vitamin E  can cause the destruction of vital red blood cells.  In extreme cases vitamin deficiencies can even lead to death.

Have you had your apple today?

WHAT IS THE COLOR PURPLE?

Purple is the color of good judgment. It is the color of people seeking spiritual fulfillment. It is said if you surround yourself with purple you will have peace of mind. Purple is a good color to use in meditation.

Purple has been used to symbolize magic and mystery, as well as royalty. Being the combination of red and blue, the warmest and coolest colors, purple is believed to be the ideal color. Most children love the color purple. Purple is the color most favored by artists.