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Most of us are aware of the government guidelines for eating for optimum health: each meal should be a balanced percentage of the five main food groups; snacks should be healthy; we should get our five-a-dayat all costs, etc etc.
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Most of us are aware of the government guidelines for eating for optimum health: each meal should be a balanced percentage of the five main food groups; snacks should be healthy; we should get our five-a-dayat all costs, etc etc.
Sounds easy enough, certainly advice the majority of us could benefit from, and probably, already follow to varying degrees. A balanced diet is always going to beat a quick-fix-fad hands down. What about those of us who want to go beyond the basics though? We're constantly bombarded with the latest health craze/scare and much of the expert advice is wildly contradictory.
So who and what do we believe if even our government guidelines on healthy eating are proposed to be inadequate?
Comments on the NHS health website highlight the confusion and dissatisfaction many people feel about the advice on offer. Conflicting professional guidance about fats , carbs and proteins seem to drive people further away from a sensible diet - what's the point in trying to eat well if no one can agree on what's healthy?
There is certainly not a one-size-fits all answer, but such varying advice can make the average person anxious about their daily consumption - let alone people who already struggle with weight issues or eating disorders.
When the speed and rhythm of a song harmonizes with your own movements, magic seems to be at work — you suddenly feel re-energized and invigorated.
But it isn't actually magic; it's science, and you can use it to your advantage.
You've probably heard about "beats per minute," or BPM, when it refers to running. The term relates the tempo of a song to your heart rate (each time your heart's ventricles and atriacontract). Documenting the scientific relationship between exercise and music dates back to 1911, when scientists found that cyclists pedaled faster while a band was playing music than when it was silent.
A 2010 study in which subjects' brain activities were measured with fMRI concluded that our motor systems respond positively to rhythmic beats and timing in music. And in 2012, another study found that cyclists listening to the same music at a certain pedaling speed were found to use 7% less oxygen than their counterparts who were moving to a slower tempo, proving that synchronized music can make us more efficient.
Luckily, the Internet is overflowing with playlists based on song BPM, and sites such as Song BPM can calculate a song's rate. There are even apps that will play songs based on your current heart rate.
Even if you aren't training for a marathon, you can still check out our list below to see which BPM is best for you for a range of activities. Let the tempo of a song motivate you and your heart rate throughout the day.
1. Running
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When it comes to running, you're usually measuring your steps per minute, not heart rate. In 1984, running coach Jack Daniels found that elite runners ran at a pace of 180 strides per minute, according to Gizmodo.
Although recent research has found that musical BPM hits a ceiling of increasing motivation at around 145 BPM, Daniels' work has instilled the idea that music with a BPM range between 170 and 180, or half of that — about 90 — helps foster topnotch running performance, such as speed and endurance.
2. Sleeping
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The sweet spot for inducing sleep is right around 60 BPM. This tempo inspires our brains to release alpha brainwaves, which puts our mind in a relaxed state, according to research at the University of Nevada, Reno. Most flute, Native American and light jazz music will do the trick.
3. Walking
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The average cadence of walking is 120 steps per minute, according to a report in theJournal of Applied Physiology. Look for upbeat songs that match that BPM to play on your walk to work or class.
4. Studying
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For hitting the books, put on music that ranges between 50 and 80 BPM. Metro UK reported on a study from music service Spotify, which found that math students listening to classical music improved their test scores, while those in humanities found creative excitement in songs that were just a bit faster.
5. Cycling
Whether cycling indoors or out, the Indoor Cycling Association recommends songs upward of180 to 220 BPM to motivate an intense pace of 90 to 110 rotations per minute. Or, for a wider song choice and a less intense experience, try half that at 90 to 110 BPM.
6. Gardening
A 2011 study found that older adults who participated in the physical laboring of gardening increased their heart rate as if they were doing light-to-moderate exercise. For example, digging created an average heart rate of about 120 BPM.
Treat your musical choice for gardening as if you were doing a light workout, and stick to songs around that beat or half at 60 BPM.
7. Yoga
According to Yoga Journal, a vigorous flow of poses could bring your heart rate up to 175 BPMfor newbies and 160 BPM once you become accustomed.
Of course, with so many types of yoga, something less strenuous could use a slower tempo. The online radio Pandora offers yoga-specific radio stations with songs that have temposbetween 60 and 100 BPM.
8. Rollerskating
Moderate indoor skating can produce a heart rate between 140 to 160 BPM, according to theRoller Skater Association International. That's definitely a workout, and needs energetic tempos.
Disco tunes can certainly help, grooving at a tempo of 120 BPM.
While I appreciate a beautifully packaged, luxurious beauty product, there is something very special about making my own skincare treatments. It is a relaxing, enjoyable activity and, of course, an inexpensive way to treat myself. I have been playing chemist with a few ingredients that I wanted to include in a face mask recipe and I came up with a very simple and gentle formula for gently exfoliating and brightening the complexion. It is suitable for most skin types, but I do recommend that you patch-test before applying it on your face, especially if your skin is particularly sensitive or if you are allergic/sensitive to any of the ingredients included.
The first ingredient I chose is grapefruit. I have been wanting to incorporate Vitamin C into my skincare routine, but most of the products I have tried seem to be too strong for my skin and cause irritation. Grapefruit is a great source of Vitamin C and contains a high amount of antioxidants, which carry anti-aging benefits by fighting off free radicals. The key to incorporating grapefruit in the face mask without incurring skin irritation is to keep the concentration very low so that the action is mild. Moreover, avoid exposing your skin to the sun following the mask application, as it can become photosensitive.
Ingredient number two is oatmeal, which for centuries has been used as a soothing and anti-inflammatory agent for the skin thanks to the phenols that it contains. Oatmeal also contains a natural compound called saponin that makes it an effective cleansing agent. When oatmeal softens in contact with liquids, it becomes a gentle exfoliator.
Next is plain, whole-fat yogurt. Yogurt contains lactic acid and enzymes that provide gentle exfoliation, therefore revealing a brighter complexion.
Lastly, I included pure, raw honey. Honey is a natural antibacterial ingredient that moisturizes and heals the skin. It also serves the purpose of making the ingredients bond together, and although it has a sticky consistency, it is actually water soluble, so it rinses off easily.
What you will need:
- A bowl to mix the ingredients
- A knife to cut the grapefruit
- A fork to squeeze the grapefruit and mix the ingredients
- A spoon to apply/remove the mask to/from your skin
- 1/2 cup of uncooked rolled oats
- 1 grapefruit
- 2 tablespoons of raw honey
- 1/2 cup of full fat Yogurt
- A washcloth to remove mask residue from your face
Preparation:
Pin your hair back so you won’t get any mask in your hair.
Squeeze half a grapefruit in a bowl (1/4 of the fruit for sensitive skin).
Add rolled oats, yogurt, honey and mix all the ingredients together until a soft, creamy consistency is achieved.
Apply the mask to your face and leave it on for about 15 minutes. (Take advantage of this time and eat the rest of the grapefruit.)
If the mask starts to dry out, lay down to prevent dripping.
Gently remove excess oats from your face with a spoon, so you will not have to rinse off the mask in your sink and clog it.
Remove the rest of the mask with a warm, damp washcloth.
Hippocrates said, “let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food.” And it just so happens that many natural whole foods closely resemble the organs and body parts they’re good for! In occult teachings, (occult simply means that which is hidden), this is well known. However, in today’s society and medical industry, what we eat is largely ignored as the culprit of disease or the catalyst to health and longevity. Here are 9 foods that look like the body parts they’re good for:
1) Walnut – Brain
Walnuts have a striking resemblance to the human brain, and have been recognized as one of the ultimate brain foods. Walnuts are a good source of omega-3, and have more antioxidants, folic acid (vitamin B9), and vitamin E than any other nut. It is important to properly soak and rinse walnuts (as well as most other nuts) to remove phytates and activate enzymes for optimal nutrient absorption.
2) Carrot – Eye
It is clear that a sliced carrot resembles an eye, it even has patterns of radiating lines that look just like the pupil and iris! Beta-carotene(what gives carrots their vibrant orange colour) helps to maintain healthy eyesight, protects against macular degeneration, and the development of cataracts.
3) Celery – Bone
A stalk of celery resembles a bone, and they’re good for bones too. Celery contains silicon, which is part of what gives bones their strength. Here’s an astonishing fact: bones are 23% sodium, and celery is also 23% sodium.
4) Tomato – Heart
Tomatoes resemble the heart more than any other fruit, and they are loaded with lycopene which has been referred to as heart and blood food. The consumption of lycopene has been proven to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are also a great source of Vitamin C which is crucial for heart health!
5) Mushroom – Ear
A sliced mushroom has the shape and resemblance of a human ear, and mushrooms are good for ear health! They are a great source of vitamin D, which is essential for preventing hearing loss. So hear me out: eat your mushrooms.
6) Avocado – Uterus
Avocados are shaped like the uterus and cervix, and avocados have been shown to balance hormones and prevent cervical cancer! And guess what? Just as it takes exactly 9 months for a baby to fully develop in the womb, it takes an avocado exactly 9 months to grow from a blossom into a ripened fruit!
7) Ginger – Stomach
Ginger looks like the stomach and aids in digestion! Ginger has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for stomach health. Gingerol, the ingredient that gives ginger it’s strong scent and taste, is listed in the USDA database of phytochemicals as having the ability to prevent nausea and vomiting.
8) Grapes – Lungs
Grapes, especially heirloom concord grapes, resemble the alveoli of the lungs. The alveoli of the lungs allow oxygen to pass from the lungs to the bloodstream. A diet high in fresh grapes has shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer! Grape seeds also contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin, which can reduce the severity of allergy-triggered asthma.
9) Sweet Potato – Pancreas
A sweet potato has a striking resemblance to the pancreas, and has been shown to help the pancreas do its job by helping to stabilize blood sugar levels. Sweet potatoes are also naturally high in Vitamin B6, which studies have shown inhibits the growth of pancreatic cancer!
To learn more about this, study The Doctrine of Signatures or Teleological Nutritional Targeting. It is the study of the relationship between the attributes of fruits, vegetables and herbs and how they closely relate to the organs and body parts they help!
Water Infections are common and can be very painful - these are different to UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) and directly affect the Kidneys. There are antibiotics available to treat the infection, but for those who do not like to use Antibiotics, here's what you need to do.
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Drink red juice. Cranberry is the best for this as it is famed for flushing out the kidneys, but Blueberry and Pomegranate are also full of antioxidants to rid your body of infection naturally.
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Apple Cider vinegar - drinking this in 'shots' also forces the body to kick into action, and the pH of the vinegar should help break down foreign bodies.
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Stop taking pain killers - even just the Drugstore variety will hurt your kidneys, even though you will not feel the pain. Whilst you have a water infection, ditch the pills.
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Get more Sleep - This helps general health, and pain will be more bearable if you are not tired. In order for your body to fight something, you need to get enough rest, which is somewhere between 7-9 hours a night.
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Don't eat meat—only for as long as you fight the infection, at least. Meat is very hard for the body to break down and to be able to flush everything out, meat is a no-go. If you can't tear yourself away, try lean, white meat in small quantities.
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Avoid processed foods - you will be better off making everything fresh whilst you fight an infection, mostly so you know exactly what is going into your food. Try to eat lots of legumes (fruits and vegetables) as they are easily digested and therefore create less pain for you.
Are these 6 bizarre food trends worth the trouble?
Natural Wine What It Is: No additives (like sulfur) and no adjusted flavor or alcohol content. Just a bottle of pure, fermented grapes. Find It: At specialty bars such as Ten Bells on New York City's Lower East Side and on some top-shelf restaurants' wine lists. The Sell: In our detox-happy age, why would you want more chemicals in your body? Plus, natural wines promise a hangover-free morning. The Truth: The sulfite worry is a storm in a wineglass—there's more in packaged soup or dried fruit, says Jessica Brown, wine director at The Breslin in New York. And sadly, that hangover claim comes with zero evidence.
Aloe Water What It Is: Water fortified with juice from our go-to sunburn soother. Find It: At Whole Foods or Dimes in New York and other savvy health-food stores. The Sell: Sipping vitamin B12-heavy aloe fights inflammation and free-radical damage that can blight the skin. The Truth: While it has anti-inflammatory properties when rubbed on the skin, there's little evidence that downing it has the same effect.
Grass-Fed Dairy What It Is: Milk, butter, or cheese produced from cows fattened on grass. Find It: At most upscale grocery stores—look for Organic Valley Grassmilk or Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter. The Sell: It has more omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E than dairy raised on corn or soy. The Truth: Milk this trend for all it's worth. "It contains a storehouse of nutrition and beneficial bacteria," says Dr. Robert Kominiarek, a hormone specialist.
Coconut Sugar What It Is: A sugar substitute made from the sap of palm-tree buds. Find It: On the menu at buzzy restaurants like Pure Food & Wine in New York and Moonshadows in Malibu. The Sell: It has a lower glycemic index than agave or honey, which should steer you away from a sugar crash. The Truth: Dr. Kominiarek says it's a "slightly better alternative to table sugar," but it can still increase your risk of diabetes.
Ancient Grains What They Are: Complex carbs that have been forgotten about for generations, such as amaranth, kamut, spelt, and teff. Find Them: In everything from Trader Joe's pizza crust to Cheerios (yes, an Ancient Grains version was just released). The Sell: Most are gluten-free and stacked with essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that aren't in white flour or wheat. The Truth: Be wary when buying packaged goods like cereals or pastas—sometimes the amount included is as low as one percent.
Drinking Clay What It Is: A mud mask you can swallow: Clays like bentonite or montmorillonite (both from volcanic ash) are mixed into water or smoothies. Find It: At juice bars like Juice Generation in New York and Juice Served Here in Los Angeles (and in celebs' kitchens—Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz are fans). The Sell: Bolstered by its skin-care cred—clay helps dry out acne—it's supposed to absorb chemicals and pesticides in your body. The Truth: Do you really want to chug a glassful of grit? Plus, "clay has been shown to contain known carcinogens, including arsenic," says New York dermatologist Whitney Bowe.
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One example that has made health headlines in recent years is the claim that we should be eating not five but eight portions of fruit and vegetables a day to prevent heart disease by up to 22%. The revelation has been met with varied reactions - some nutritionists even stepping out and saying the whole notion of a healthy diet needing to be heavy with fruit and veg is a myth.
There is certainly not a one-size-fits all answer, but such varying advice can make the average person anxious about their daily consumption - let alone people who already struggle with weight issues or eating disorders.
