When you eat organic foods your system digests them quickly and efficiently and your body functions correctly.  When your system doesn’t have to process the additional chemicals, your metabolism increases and you will have more energy, feel less fatigue and get a lean body. You will feel more like exercising and being more active.

I was shocked when I read this.  A study was conducted in which samples from the FDA’s records were analyzed.  There were numerous discrepancies in the contamination figures and almost half of the contaminates were illegal pesticides which were banned due to their toxic properties.  Almost half are illegal?? This is what we are putting in our bodies??

These dangerous chemicals in our foods have increased and it is being blamed for the rapid weight gain we have seen in the population.  These toxins can cause your body to store fat and cause many different diseases.  Our systems were not designed to process these chemicals and our liver is being overworked and overloaded.  Changing your diet and eating organic foods can help you lose weight and detoxify your system.

If you still have any doubts that eating organic foods can help you lose weight and are healthier for you, consider this.  The chemicals put in many of our foods are fairly new and have only been consumed for a short period of time.  The damage that they can do to our bodies is mostly unknown.  Our systems were not designed to process these toxins. Pesticides, hormones and  preservatives can not be processed by our liver and it causes extreme damage to it.

Eating organic foods can help you lose weight and get healthy, feel better and have more energy.  They are a little bit more expensive but they are worth it. If you are desperate to lose weight quickly, try switching to organic fruits, vegetables and meats. It will make a difference in just a short time.

I recommend an excellent fat loss guide and cookbook. It contains everything you need to know for proper nutrition and weight loss. It has lots of terrific recipes and some very surprising information. It is a must have for living a healthy life. Visit LoseWeightAndGetHealthy.com for more information.  This guide also confirms that eating organic foods can help you lose weight.

The majority of other quit smoking programs focus on helping you to combat the cravings for nicotine, which is not the reason you can’t quit smoking. Thousands of people who really want to quit smoking are spending millions of dollars buying expensive pills, patches, and gum. They are in a losing battle because they are fighting the wrong way.

The main reason most smokers fail to quit is that we have been lied to and programmed by the tobacco and pharmaceutical companies, as well as the media, to believe that we are heavily addicted to nicotine and we can’t quit smoking. Between having you continue to smoke and continually quitting and starting back again, they have a vested interest in keeping you as a continuous paying customer forever.

With this quit smoking program, you will learn how to get out of the cycle and finally quit for good without gaining any weight. It is the best way to quit smoking naturally. I hope you will give it a try – I know you can do it!

For the best way to quit smoking cigarettes without gaining weight, visit their website at HowToQuitSmokingNaturally.com

For more helpful information visit Natural Remedies To Quit Smoking. I’m cheering you on!!

Adults drive themselves too hard and resist the natural biological cycle of resting and activity.  In order to banish our fatigue, we must get back in tune with nature and back to a mind and body system of health.

One of the major causes of fatigue is our diet.  Your energy can be increased by eating pure fresh foods instead of processed foods.  Energy foods include fresh fruits and lightly cooked vegetables, whole grains, and dried beans.

Foods that deplete energy are red meat, cheese, alcohol, coffee and canned foods.

Poor digestion can also cause fatigue.  Instead of eating large meals, break them into five or six smaller meals.  Chew your food thoroughly and eat slowly.

It is important to reduce stress as much as possible.  It drains the body of energy and causes it to function less effectively.  Daily meditation for 15 to 30 minutes a day is recommended.

Strenuous exercise is creating an epidemic of exhaustion.  People are pushing themselves too hard which is resulting in long lasting fatigue.  You should be exercising in moderation.  Twenty to thirty minutes a day of moderate exercise will give you maximum energy.

Try to maintain the same routine every day – getting up at the same time, eating at the same times, exercising at the same time, and going to bed at the same time.  If you have trouble falling asleep, just rest quietly with your eyes closed, clear your mind and avoid thinking about any problems.  Visualize yourself in a relaxing, peaceful situation – such as sitting on the beach listening to the waves.

Have more joy in your life; it is a natural energizer.  When you are having fun, you are never fatigued.  Studies show that eighty percent of people suffering from chronic fatigue are also suffering from depression or anxiety.  Take notice of even the small things in life that bring you joy.  Enjoy living a balanced life.

Practice thinking only positive thoughts and push negative thoughts aside.  Don’t dwell on negativity.

Once you conquer these causes of fatigue you should be energized and not so tired all the time.

Click on the banner below to read about a highly recommended meditation program.

]]> http://www.lifesinstructions.com/2009/04/fatigue-causes-why-am-i-so-tired/feed/ 0 http://www.lifesinstructions.com/2009/04/how-to-look-much-younger/ http://www.lifesinstructions.com/2009/04/how-to-look-much-younger/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:55:27 +0000 Pat http://www.lifesinstructions.com/?p=269 How would you like to look much younger?  The secret has finally been revealed.  This is the secret that Martin Sheen uses to look much younger.

Can you imagine looking about thirty years younger in about ten weeks?

It sounds hard to believe.   There are five ancient rituals which promise to do this.

These “Five Rituals” are a series of simple, yet very precise body movements that a person of any age can do. These movements were discovered  in the 1930’s in a remote Tibetan monastery high up in the Himalaya mountains.

The Rituals were brought back to the West by a retired British army officer who started workshops which helped people to look much younger.

Very few people know about the Five Rituals.  Individuals such as actor Martin Sheen, author John Gray, and self development expert, Bradley Thompson use these rituals every day to keep their eternal youth.

Want to learn more and discover the secret behind the Five Rituals?

Click here to visit the official site for more information.

So what are the secrets that make them healthier? The following are the most important factors :

Okinawans have a much slower paced life style. We live in a rush – rush society which is generally fast paced, hectic and stressful. We need to learn to slow down and reduce stress. Stress causes your body to secrete cortisol and other stress hormones that damage the heart and blood vessels and also causes bone loss. Deep breathing and meditation are very helpful and should be practiced on a daily basis.

Okinawans eat a low calorie diet. They consume about 1900 calories a day. Their diet is mainly plant based and consists of sweet potatoes, soy based foods, fruits, grains and vegetables. A plant based diet is high in fiber, which reduces cholesterol and lowers the risk of diabetes, breast cancer and heart disease. They also eat a small amount of fish and infrequently they may eat pork. Their food is normally cooked in a wok with a small amount of canola oil. Since their diet is low in fat and calories, they maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is rare, although the younger generation of Okinawans who are eating a more Westernized diet are starting to become more obese.

They drink about three cups of jasmine tea every day. Jasmine tea has more antioxidants than black tea. This may reduce the risk for heart disease and some cancers.

The Okinawans combine aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises. They practice martial arts and a traditional dance that is like tai chi. All three types of exercise are important to your health.

Socializing and spirituality is an important part of their lifestyle. People who have active social and spiritual networks live longer and are less likely to get sick. They look out for one another and help their neighbors.

These findings apply to the elderly generation of Okinawans; the younger generation is becoming more Westernized and less healthy.

If we can make just a few changes in our lifestyle, we can also live a longer, healthier and a more balanced life.

Do you look in the mirror and cringe?

Do you have to lay on the bed to zip up your pants?

Are you tired of not having anything to wear because everything is too small?

Has your self esteem gone down the drain?

I am very happy to tell you that there is a solution to these problems.  It’s all natural and it’s very painless.

It’s time to get your life back and stop worrying about your weight.  If you’re like me, as soon as you think about starting a diet, you get a killer appetite and want to eat everything in sight.  It must be some kind of survival instinct that sets in when your mind doesn’t think it’s going to get enough to eat.    I have tried all the fad diets, and you probably have too – I lost weight with some of them, but I always gained it back when I went off the diet.  I lost 40 pounds with Atkins, but gained it right back.  So obviously dieting is not the key to losing weight.

So what  is the solution if it’s not dieting?   I have come across a very new technology called Dream Programming. With dream programming you simply listen to an MP3 at night when you go to bed.  The voice on the audio repeats affirmations which communicate to your subconscious mind while you sleep.  This controls your dreams and helps your subconscious mind to help you lose weight.

Along with listening to the audios at night, I have also found it effective to visualize yourself as being thin.  I picture each part of my body (arms, legs, waist, stomach) and visualize what it will look like thin.  I also put an old picture of me, when I was thin, on my desk.

I have had amazing results with this.  I don’t have to try and diet.  I am just not as hungry anymore and I eat less.    It helps when your mind works with you.  I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.  You will be so happy now when you look in the mirror.  You can do this.  I’m cheering for you!!

Click Here To Read More About It