Showing posts with label sleep. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sleep. Show all posts

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Dr. Oz - Top Health Tips!

Laughter & Yoga
Adopt some of the steps here which works for Dr. Oz, you will enjoy life more & live longer.


1. Roll on the floor laughing - Laughter boosts your immunity, eases stress, promotes social bonding and lowers blood pressure.  Join us for Laughter & Yoga classes every Sunday 6-7 pm.

    2. Don't skip breakfast & eat fiber in the morning to feel full. See my yogurt parfait recipe on this blog.

    3. Get 7 hours of sleep - It not only helps you live longer, but also lowers your stress, sharpens your memory & reduces cravings for junk food.

    4. Take a deep belly breath - You will learn how to do this in my yoga classes.

    5. Join a Yoga Class - It is the most important exercise of Dr. Oz & my daily routine. Read more about yoga health benefits at http://www.na-losangeles.com
    Laughter & Yoga every Sunday 6-7 pm at Aanand Saagar 606 Venice Blvd # H, Venice 90291 (cross street Abbot Kinney). You will to feel happier & healthier by the end of our class.
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    Thursday, July 28, 2011

    When You Eat Affects Your Sleep

    According to Dr. Daemon Jones, when you eat can affect your ability to have a good night’s sleep. Difficulty in sleeping is related to many factors including mental stresses like anxiety and depression, daily habits/ behaviors, hormonal levels, medications and food choices. If you're struggling with sleeping problem or insomnia, it is important to speak to your physician to get help addressing the causes of the problem. Insomnia is defined as a disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep/ stay asleep or both.

    When you eat food can impact your ability to enjoy sleep appropriately. Ideally, Dr. Jones recommends that people eat 3 to 4 hours before going to sleep to give their bodies time to process and digest the food. If you eat 3 hours or less before going to sleep, this prevents the relaxation of the body for sleep because you activate your digestive system to begin to process the food. I agree that it's healthier to stop eating 3 hours before bedtime, but sometimes, I crave something sweet. Then my choice would be an apple or a small serving of Ciao Bella Gelato or the Blood Orange Sorbet with 60 cal, 16 g of sugar and no fat per 1/2 cup of serving. It's made with natural ingredients like organic cane juice, blood orange juice and lemon juice.

    Then I stay up a bit later to play with my dog Sparky or read a book. According to researchers at the University of Maryland, people who read often are happier than those who watch TV - even if the plot of the book is depressing.

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