Smoking is Bad and so is this

You might be guilty of this. And it is just as bad as smoking.

Something Good About Chocolates

Recently the European Food Safety Authority agreed that chocolate manufacturers can promote its health benefits based on scientific studies. Read it about more here

Fasting

Today is the first day of Ramadan. The holiest month in Islam. The month in which Al-Quran was first revealed. The month that has a night that is better than a thousand months. A month which fasting is made compulsory for those believe that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad(SAW) is His Messenger.

My religion is much misunderstood. Linked with terrorism because of a few who claim to be Muslims blow themselves up. That and my belief that religion is purely a matter between the created and his Creator are the reasons why I don't write about it.

This post is not about why I kneel in front of the One God. It is not about the glory of my faith. This is about the benefits of fasting.

There are many benefits to fasting but for me number one is clarity of  my mind. Usually after a week of fasting, I see things better. My understanding of things are faster. I learn quicker. I have yet to check why.

Some of other benefits of fasting are:

1. Detoxification. As there are no food entering the body,the body turns to fat reserves for energy. These fat reserves which was  created when excess glucose and carbohydrates were not used for energy or growth. When the fat reserves are used for energy during a fast, it releases the chemicals from the fatty acids into the system which are then eliminated through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph glands, and skin.

2. Healing. During fasting energy is diverted from the digestive system to other parts of the body, especially to the auto-immune system.

3. Human growth hormones are released. Contributes to anti-aging.


4. Body is well rested and this contributes to higher energy levels.

5. Weight Loss. This is one of the benefits of fasting but Ido not recommend fasting as a primary way to lose weight.

6. Prevent disease of the mind. Read about it here.

Great Truths

GREAT  TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE  LEARNED:  

1) No matter  how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your  Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your  hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back.  They always catch the second person.
4) Never ask your  3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust  dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone  is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a  cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of  broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot  underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be  when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.  



GREAT  TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE  LEARNED:  

1) Raising  teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles  don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet,  with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just  yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is  good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6)  Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fibre,  not the toy.

 
I do not know the source of the above but since it makes an interesting reading I thought I will share with you.

Don't Sabotage Your Exercise Plans

Fitsugar featured an article about how your thoughts play a major part in keeping your exercise schedule. Read it here.

Can Eyes Lie?

Lying eyes. Is there any truth in that. Click here to find out.

Who Runs Your Life

I did not write here for some time now. Partly because of being too busy with my day job, partly ...hmmm..lazy.

Who runs your life?

The moment you wake up in the morning until you go to bed everyday, who makes the majority of decisions for you?

Is it you? Your partner? Your boss? The government? Or is it everyone else but you?

Think about this.