Saturday, January 06, 2007

Healthy Body

This is an interesting article. You may wish to extend your life by following the ways...... then read thru

TAKE A COLD SHOWER
A study shows that cold showers make your heart and lungs work more efficiently, boost immunity and reduce risk of heart attacks. A two-minute cold blast after a warm shower is all you need.

GET A PET
Families who own a dog or cat are less stressed and visit their doctor less often than non-owners, according to reserchers at Cambridge University. Pets make you optimistic and relaxed, which lowers your blood pressure. Dogs give best results, but even a goldfish in a bowl will do the trick.

PLAY CHESS
Tony Buzan,director of the Brain Trust, says exercising your mind with hobbies such as chess and the crossword can make a huge difference to brain power in old age.

DRINK GREEN TEA
Japanese research shows that men who drink green tea live longer and suffer less lung cancer and strokes; Norwegian scientists say that tea can lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure.

GET SPIRITUAL
Research by David Weeks, a clinical psychologist at Edinburgh University, shows that believing in something spiritual - whether nature, God or New Age therapy - is life enhancing, probably because it makes you happier.

SKIP
Researchers have found that women who jump or skip on the spot 50 times a day could live longer. It strenghtens the heart, guarding against cardiovascular disease, and also increases bone density, helping to ward off osteoporosis.

STOP PLAYING THE LOTTERY
US psychologist Cecilia Hurwich found that the less materialistic you are, the more likely you are to have a long, happy life. Realising that money can't buy happiness and the super-rich are statistically more likely to die young, makes you more optimistic - a key factor in longevity.

Ten Secret Teachings for a Long Healthy Life
1) Less sugar... more fruits
2) Less eating... more chewing
3) Less meat... more vegetables
4) Less salt... more vinegar
5) Less dressing... more bathing
6) Less vehicles... more walking
7) Less worry... more sleep
8) Less anger... more smile
9) Less talking... more action
10) Less craving... more giving

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