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Among other things, cider vinegar is very effective in detoxification of
various organs in the body together with the blood stream. Hence it is
a purifier, as it has a means of breaking down fatty, mucous and
phlegm deposits within the body. It therefore, promotes the health of
the vital organs of the body e.g. kidneys, bladder, liver etc., by
preventing an excessively alkaline urine.
Cider vinegar also helps oxidate the blood which consequently
prevents the blood from becoming too thick and gluey, which gives
rise to a strained heart and blood vessels resulting in high blood
pressure. Cider vinegar also promotes digestion, assimilation and
elimination and it neutralizes any toxic substance taken into the body.
There have been a number of instances where people who had taken a
mixture of cider vinegar and water before a meal were unaffected by
diarrhea, or digestive upsets, whilst their companions who ate the
same meal were. Hence the cider vinegar seemed to neutralize the
harmful substances in the food eaten.
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There are three types of exercise that can be of benefit to you.
Strength training could be the solution for you if you have been on the dieting merry go round for years, losing weight and putting it back on as fat. Lifting weights is one of the best ways to do strength training. It can be done with a personal trainer, in a gym class, or on your own using hand weights, resistance bags or your own body weight. Squats, lunges, pushups and tricep dips are effective ways to strength train the major muscle groups using your own body weight as resistance.

Cardiovascular exercise makes you a little or a lot out of breath, it is all about working the lungs, heart and circulatory system. Your muscles are getting a workout as well which involves a great deal of energy, so you’re burning off kilojoules which will be coming from fat stores which will help with weight control and shaping up your body. It can be brisk walking, jogging, running, cycling, rowing, aerobics, swimming,skiing, team sports, racquet sports. Interval training is the process of training at higher intensities for short periods followed by longer periods of lower intensity. Studies have shown that interval training increases the amount of fat that you can burn during a workout.
Flexibility is important as we age for reducing the risk of injury,preventing back problems, maintaining good mobility and posture. Stretching, yoga and pilates incorporate aspects of flexibility training. Improved flexibility can increase the range of movement through your joints, reduce stress through relaxing tight muscles, improve posture, improve circulation, reduce injuries.
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Are you struggling with middle-age spread?
Losing weight inevitably leads to muscle and fat loss, and if you have been on the dieting merry go round for year, the weight that you regain is almost entirely fat.
For successful long term weight control – strength training may be the solution for you.
Muscle plays a very active role in metabolism, particularly of glucose. The rising incidence of type-2 diabetes and insulin resistance in the western world could be caused by our declining muscle mass.
Muscle takes up glucose from the blood and is the major store of glucose in the form of glycogen. The more muscle you have, the more efficient this process. Fit strong people are less likely to develop type-2 diabetes and insulin resistance, also reduces the risk of other health complications such as heart disease.
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Don’t take up an exercise that you will truly hate doing, you will resent the activity and probably won’t be motivated to continue with it. If you take on something that you enjoy you probably won’t always love it, but you will enjoy your workout and feel better afterwards. If you literally have no spare time to devote to exercise you will have to build it into your daily schedule. For example the stay at home mum who walked around the clothes line, or use your own staircase as a step machine. Park your car a little further from an appointment and walk a couple of blocks – this may seem like a time luxury but in the long run you will be improving your health.
You should also consider any physical limitations that you have before undertaking any exercise program. High impact activities may be ruled out if you are pregnant or suffer from arthritis and you should consult a health professional to help choose the most suitable exercise for you.
You should also consider the facilities that you will require for your exercise program, if you have to travel too far to a gym or pool the chances of you maintaining a regular program are likely to be lessened.
Also consider cost in your new healthier lifestyle, this is a lifelong process and the luxury gym that you sign up for today may not be so affordable a few years on. You can choose more affordable options such as working out in the park or on the beach for the price of a pair of workout shoes.
A variety of workouts will keep you challenged and interested in your exercise routine.

Walking has great health benefits here are some of the reasons to start today;
- nearly anyone can do it.
- great stress reliever.
- low cost.
- you can do it on your own.
- you can do it at any time that is suitable.
- you can fit it into your schedule by accumulating smaller amounts of time walking throughout your day.
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Activities are the smaller acts of movement that we perform during the course of our day, for example house cleaning, walking the dog, walking to work, gardening etc.
Exercise is usually a more formal session of intense movement which is more structured with a focus on a desired result. It includes taking part in team sport, running, swimming, cycling, or a class such as yoga or pilates.
More exercise can be incorporated into our daily lives through our activities.
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Cravings are really a habit not an addiction. They are a food association that you may have for example you may always have a biscuit with a cup of tea, so when you sit down for a cuppa you will want a biscuit, if you have a regular morning coffee with a muffin, the association is hard to break. These are simply habits – if they become problematic you will have to work on breaking them because they will be holding you back from reaching your goals with weight loss and nothing will change.

Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidents, and other plant chemicals but few calories. These can be eaten raw or cooked, and fresh if available but frozen or canned are nearly as good.
Whole grains are one of the best sources of energy and fibre.
Seafood and fish contain minerals such as iron, zinc and iodine and omega 3 fats and are low in saturated fats.
Lean meat contains minerals such as iron and zinc.
Eggs contain many essential nutrients and are one of the most complete foods.
Nuts and seeds are packed with energy, they are rich in the right types of fat and are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidents.
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