5 Unhealthy Habits that Worsen Thyroid Problems

We all struggle with our unhealthy habits. I know you don’t want to hear that over and over again, but it’s better when you are aware of things.

The American Thyroid Association says that more than 12% of the whole population in our country will develop a thyroid disease sooner or later.

Don’t get me started on the effects of this disease. It will take over your life, and you are going to start feeling depressed and sleepless. On top of that, you could suffer from loss of memory, slower metabolism, and constant mood changes.

The good thing is that you can stop it from happening by including small tweaks in your life. Or you can quit some of the most irritating habits of your lifetime, and you are ready to go.

I spent a couple of hours to research the most common practices that cause thyroid problems, and I took five of them for granted.

You are going to agree that these are the worst habits a person can have and you need to quit them ASAP.

Here we go.

Unhealthy Habit Number One: Giving up to Stress

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The loss of memory comes when the stress combines with the thyroid problems. You probably don’t feel it now because it’s early to tell. However, the long-term memory problems will follow if you continue to leave your life to be controlled by the stress.

EverydayHealth.com explains that this happens because the stress has a special force to construct an attack on your thyroid and its hormone secretion.

Don’t forget that the hormones are already vulnerable and weak from the previous attack of the thyroid disease.

Unhealthy Habit Number Two: Smoking

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Tobacco use and thyroid problems are probably the worst combinations. A study from 1995 reveals the smoking makes the thyroid problems worse.

The biggest enforcer here is the cyanide in the tobacco smoke. Yes. You guessed it right. The cyanide prevents the gland from synthesizing hormones that connect with the receptors.

And that’s not all. Worsening the thyroid problems is not the only thing here. A few organs more will suffer from the situation I mentioned above. Your liver is the first organ that will feel the impact of the cyanide-thyroid combination.

Are you going to quit smoking now?

Unhealthy Habit Number Three: Using Soy

Dr. Mercola is against soy. Especially those who suffer from a thyroid condition.

Soy features lots of components that will affect the thyroid gland. Goitrogens are the biggest impactor here that prevent the thyroid from doings what it does best.

Unhealthy Habit Number Four: Over-Eating Raw Cruciferous Veggies

This surprised me as well.

The Oregon State University says over-eating raw cruciferous veggies like turnips and cabbage can act negatively on those who suffer from iodine deficiency.

These vegetables contain glucosinolates that your body converts in goitrin.

However, this doesn’t mean that you should quit eating these veggies. Just limit your intake, and you’ll be good to go.

Unhealthy Habit Number Five: Not Listening Advice from a Healthcare Professional

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Lots of women do this. They don’t listen.

If you have problems with your thyroid, you should listen and then act right. The condition needs to be taken for granted. Maybe it doesn’t sound so dangerously, but it could do some serious problems if you refuse to treat it properly.

Avoid these unhealthy habits and check the condition of your thyroid often. You need to be aware of all changes that could occur.

Ask your doctor for more advice and recommendations according to your condition.

Don’t forget to share this with all of your friends. Sharing and raising awareness saves lives!

Sources:

DavidWolfeOregon State University
VeryWell.com
Dr. Mercola
EverydayHealth.com
Behavioral Brain Research
American Thyroid Association

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5 Super Healthy “Shots” That Will Alkalize You In the Morning

Every morning hides a different story. People don’t like to get up from their warm beds. I mean who would want to do that during this ice-cold weather?

No, really. Bed is good, but nothing good happens there after your husband decides to get up.

If you know what I mean.

Doing your morning ritual is always the same. Washing your face, teeth, making a hot tea or smoothie, breakfast and the daily activities can start.

Sometimes you want to do something else. I know many people who quit their healthy habits because they got bored.

Yes, seriously. They got tired of doing the same thing every morning. That’s when they decided to try something else.

The healthy breakfast was replaced with Nutella pancakes or some other unhealthy breakfast.

That’s because they didn’t want to bring variety to their morning rituals.

This is how I got to these “shots”. No, there is no alcohol in them.

Did you know that your body is very acidic in the morning?

While you are getting a good night’s sleep, your body cleanses itself through the night.

That’s the time when our body relaxes from food and the organs try to get their soul together.

It does a great job preparing itself for the next day. Your body needs at least 7-8 hours of sleep to prepare for the next tasks. That’s how important sleeping is.

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Even when nature says you feel fresh, your body struggles to keep up. That’s why you are feeling tired sometimes.

The natural solution to this is making life easier in the morning. I know you don’t want to drink anything right away.

Don’t worry. I’m not talking about large amounts. They are called shots, remember?

I have the recipes below. There are 5 of them. One for each day from Monday to Friday.

For Saturday and Sunday, you can go with some delicious smoothie.

1. Ginger, ACV, and Lemon

The magical three ingredients that will boost up your metabolism. They are really effective when combined.

While Ginger does a great job relieving nausea, indigestion, constipation and provides natural energy, the lemon and ACV just help and strengthen the whole process.

Directions:

•      Combine the juice of one lemon with 1 tsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar and ½ inch ginger in a blender
•      Add little bit of water if you want to
•      Blend until you get a nice and smooth mixture
•      Enjoy!

2. Lemon, Cayenne, and ACV

The combination that will make you feel amazing.

I’ve already mentioned that the Cayenne is your favorite metabolism booster. The lemon brings the alkalizing and cleansing properties. The ACV makes this shot stronger.

Directions

•      Combine the juice of 1 lemon with 1 tiny pinch of cayenne and 1 tsp. ACV in a small cup.
•      Add 2 ounces of water
•      Add crushed ice (if you want) and blend
•      Enjoy!

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3. Spirulina, Plant-Powered Green Smoothie

Green smoothies can replace your healthy breakfast. However, this is a shot you can drink right before breakfast.

You will enjoy the amazing benefits of spirulina. The superfood that is rich in multivitamins.

Here are the benefits of spirulina so you can get the better picture.

Directions:

•      Blend 2 cups spinach with ¼ cup frozen berries
•      Add 1 slice of ginger, spirulina and little stevia
•      Enjoy the refreshing and protein-rich shot

4. Lean, Green Juice

Green juices are probably the best natural way to alkalize your body. Wait, I’m not talking about those juices you can buy in your local stores. They are full with sugar.

I’m talking about a natural homemade remedy. It improves digestion, heals achy muscles and inflammation.

Keep it natural and follow this recipe.

Directions:

•      1 head romaine
•      1 lemon
•      ½ inch ginger
•      ½ cucumber
•      Juice!

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

Oh yeah! ACV will alkalize you for the whole day. Drinking ACV straight from the bottle could cause problems. That’s why you need to mix it with water.

Now, the benefits of ACV are huge. It’s one of nature’s most useful probiotic-rich and alkaline beverages.

To make an easy shot:

•      Mix 1 tsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar with 2-4 ounces of water
•      Cheers!

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There you have it. These shots are all good and will keep you alkalized for a day. If you make this your daily habit, you will see an improvement in your health.

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5-Step Plan for Long & Sustainable Weight Loss

Let’s try something. Can you please ask your friends how they respond to the weight loss problem?

80% of the people you ask will say that you are going to get back to the previous weight even when you achieve your goal of losing a few pounds.

How many times you’ve heard something like this?

Too many.

It’s time to forget about all of this and start thinking about our life as a whole.

If your primary goal is to lose weight, reach your goal and maintain that weight, you need something that will tell you how to do it.

When I was starting the whole process of transforming my body and reach the state I am in now, the toughest part was to gain muscles.

Keeping in mind that my husband is a fitness instructor, I found it hard to believe in his methods.

The process was annoying because I was seeing other people doing the same exercises like me and show tremendous progress.

My husband did some modifications, and now I’m maintaining my awesome form.

This made me say that only quitters quit. Successful people find the way to reach their goal!

Therefore, if you are ready to follow this simple 5-step plan, you are going to be fit, healthy and have your desired weight in no time.

Can you commit?

Let’s grind:

Feed Your Body

I’m talking about the superfoods that will feed your body up without giving you that much trouble.

I’ve heard people talk about cutting meals in half will make you lose weight.

Let’s say that’s true. Cut your happy meal in half and see whether you are going to feel full or hungry afterward.

Don’t lie to yourself.

Manage your food. Bring balance to your plate. Eat healthily and allow your body to enjoy all of the needed nutrients.

Take Care of Your Digestive System

Avoid foods that fill you up easily and make you sick. I’m talking about fried foods, fast food, soda, and alcohol.

Some of these foods make your body dizzy and unable to function. In other words, your body works like a broken car.

Sleep

Bring order to your life. Sleep deprivation messes up your insulin and results with increasing the sugar level. If you sum up these two, you are going to get obesity.

Respect your rest time. Take your goodnight sleep for granted and enjoy it.

Mental Health

Feeling emotions lead to eating food. Yes, happiness leads to diet and obesity, as well.

People eat when they are depressed, happy, anxious, and so on. Address and enjoy in your emotions without turning your attention to food.

Balance is the key. It’s 2016. Don’t be scared to ask for counseling if you have problems.

Detox

Water is essential. It’s the only detoxification way you can get. You can play with the water you take.

There are so many variations of detox water you can choose from.

I won’t tell you how much water you need to drink during the day. You just need to keep it above two liters a day.

It’s your choice.

Don’t forget to let your friends know about these steps.

Sources:

David Wolfe
Bembu.com
Obesity Network
CDC
Scientific American
Jon Gabriel
BodyBuilding.com

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5-Step Food Preparation Guide For Healthy Life

A fridge full of food you LOVE to eat is heaven!

Several previously prepared healthy meals that you can grab and eat right away. This really helps. Especially if you have a busy life to deal with.

Busy people don’t have much time to eat. Sometimes they forget to do that. I really hate it when someone says that he or she forgot to eat. There is no such thing. You need to have your meal no matter what.

That’s the real reason why I decided to go with this guide. It will show you a few simple steps you should follow for a successful and healthy life.

These steps are not hard to follow. They include all things you do in your everyday life, but in the right order.

You will have fun with them. You’ll do some shopping for foods, organizing, cooking, and last but not least, sample the food.

First things first. Let’s organize things a little bit. It’s time for:

Choosing the Recipes

It will take you up to one hour of planning. I promise. Choosing the recipes is the best thing ever.

While you are sitting at home, relaxing and preparing for the upcoming week on Sunday, you can do some planning.

It’s Sunday morning and your morning smoothie or coffee should be “spiced up” by choosing the right recipe.

Start searching for healthy meals during the day. Aim for ingredients that will give you energy and all of the needed nutrients.

Think thoroughly. Include proteins, healthy fat, vitamins, and more. Everything that you need. Don’t forget to include your healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables.

Right after you found the perfect recipes your body shivered when you’ve read them, it’s time for the next step.

Shopping!

Keep it simple. Read all the recipes once more, make a list, and go out for shopping. Purchase only what’s on the list. Nothing more. Nothing less.

You can insert some shopping for clothes here. If you know what I mean. It’s Sunday. You can do whatever you want.

Don’t forget to buy the other things you need to pick up. This list always contains eggs, organic olive oil, almond milk, fresh and frozen fruit, and greens.

Having more of these foods is never too much. They are great for snacking whenever you feel hungry in between meals.

Spend Some Quality Time and Enjoy Your Grocery Shopping Trip

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I call this shopping with a purpose. Whenever I go grocery shopping I stop by the mall and pick something for wearing.

My friend has a special day of grocery shopping. Wednesday, I think. She has this day all for herself. I admire that. Mine is Sunday.

She starts the day with cooking classes. She enjoys her time of learning how to cook healthy meals. This is where she learns and makes a list of all recipes she is going to cook for the next couple of days.

After that, she heads to the grocery store and purchases foods that are on her list.

She comes back home, leaves the groceries at home and heads back to get her hair and nails done.

I call that a day! A fun day!

Preparation of the Food

Oh yeah! We came down to the real thing. I love cooking. I know you do, too.

You have everything you need. You have the recipes. The ingredients are here. And now, you need to do the cooking. Maybe you’ll spend couple of hours in the kitchen, but you will be ready for a whole week.

With that, you are saving time to relax and enjoy after doing some hard work during the day. That’s how you won’t complain that you don’t have time for anything.

You can cook half of the food on Sunday. And the other half on Wednesday. Or, you can cook all the foods that can stay longer in the fridge on Sunday, and the others day-by-day.

This saves time. If you think about it, you will have enough time to pay a visit to the gym or start exercising at home.

Sampling the Food – 3 Days of complete pre-prepared food.

The best thing here is that you have food ready for you whenever you open up the fridge.

The source provided us with 3 days of sampling the foods. You don’t need to go in that order or make those recipes.

You can pick whatever you want as long as you keep the meals rich in all the nutrients you need.

Let’s check these 3 days and how the meals were scheduled.

Don’t tell me this doesn’t look tasty and possible.

Share this with your friends. Let them tell you if this sounds awesome. Maybe they will join you.

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5 Significant Benefits of “Cupping Therapy” You Need to Know

Hey, the Olympics are over, and we can finally congratulate our athletes for doing a great job winning 121 medals.

That’s an incredible achievement.

It’s not an easy task to represent your country in a competition of this kind.

You probably witnessed the record-breaking performance of Michael Phelps. He announced that this is his last performance in the Olympics. He retires as one of the best swimmers on the planet.

You probably wondered what are those spots all over his body. They are the product of “cupping therapy”.

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It’s probably the first time we all heard about it, but you need to know that this method is here for thousands of years.

What the hell is it?

The most common question asked when you mention cupping therapy is what the hell is it?

The purpose of the cupping therapy is to expand the capillaries and increase the fluid flow in skin tissues. In some cases, the therapists draw blood into the cups.

What makes someone do something like this?

There are five important benefits you need to know about this therapy.

1. Pain Relief

   
   

A study shows that by increasing blood flow to the damaged tissue, you are going to relieve the pain that’s been bothering you for a long time.

The blood brings all the necessary nutrients and vital energy that goes through the injured area and heals it.

2. Relaxation

Like any other method of this kind, the cupping therapy to offers an enormous dose of relaxation.

However, this treatment is entirely different because it works with pressure.

It’s capable of loosening up the muscles with negative pressure clearing your whole body of possible blockages.

3. Faster Healing

According to Coach Brandy Rose, this practice heals any injury. He uses this therapy for more than a year now, and you can hear satisfied patients cherishing the cupping method.

4. Relief of Skin Blemishes

Women, pay attention to this.

If you can’t deal with cellulite, acne, age-related marks, or eczema, the cupping method is something you should try.

As you already saw, the process boosts the circulation in your body enriching your body and muscles with nutrient-rich blood.

This means that you are increasing the collagen production, which is an essential protein for keeping your muscles and tissues healthy.

5. Relief of Digestive Disorders

The stress attacks our digestive system. Have you ever felt a strange pain in your abdomen when you are under the stressful influence?

Cupping works great reducing the stress in this area and induce movement. It can do a great job relieving conditions like IBS, water retention, diarrhea, and more.

Here is a video that will show you what cupping therapy is:

So, this is why athletes have been using this method. Would you try it?

If some of your friends complained about muscle pain, I think it will be a good idea if you share this with her or him.

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Sources:

David WolfeLiveStrong.com
BellaBaci.com
Scientific American
AcupunctureToday.com
BreakingMuscle.com
PacificCollege.edu
Dr. Axe

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