Feed Your Brain

Brain health should be of great importance to you. You can live without many organs, but you cannot live without your brain. Here are a few key nutrients to help feed your brain everyday.

Omega-3s - this is the main fatty acid in the brain and is associated with brain development and function. Foods that are high in this fatty acid salmon and other cold water fish, walnuts, and flax seed oil.

Choline - is a water- soluble B vitamin, it is a chemical building block of every cell in the body. Studies show that it may help improve memory and protect against senility in old age. Good sources of Choline are egg yolks, skim milk, soybeans, and lentils.

Folic Acid - this is also a vitamin B, it enhances cognitive function which suggests that it may help protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease. God sources of food are spinach, asparagus, and avocado.

It is always important to eat to be healthy!


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Dangerous Chemicals In Your Makeup

It is long over due for some type of regulation to exist in the makeup industry. It is intersting to know that some of the same chemicals that have been found in toys which have caused the toys to be recalled are the same chemicals allowed in makeup.

Take a look at the products listed on the label of your makeup. Most of those long words have been known to cause cancer. All these chemicals are being absorbed into your skin and circulating in your blood stream.

The F.D.A. has allowed this industry to be unregulated and very dangerous. There may be a big price that you are paying to look pretty. The word fragrance on the label can come from over one hundred different chemicals. Most of these chemicals are unhealthy and not allowed in many other noncosmetic products.

Remember, whatever goes on your skin, goes into your body. If it shouldn't be eaten, it shouldn't go on your skin.

Some common cosmetics that are contaminated with dangerous chemicals are lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, facial creams and hand lotions.

A great web site to learn more and to find safe products is www.bestinbeauty.com

Orthotics Proven to Improve Your Golf Game.

Ask a HealthFirst Doctor about elevating your game and health. Research proves that Foot Levelers' ParFlex Plus spinal pelvic stabilizers can improve your golf game.

The studies show that the stablizers help you hit the golf ball 9-15 yards farther, increases club head velocity 3-5mph, improves the body's alignment, and helps reduce fatique.

You can go to www.footlevelers.com to see what is available.


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Healthy Birthday Cake?

I came across a web site that has a cake product with no artificial chemical ingredients. Check this web site out and bake a healthier birthday cake.

www.naturallynora.com

Eggs Are Healthy

Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. The idea that eggs are unhealthy is a myth. In the latest studies, researchers have found several different peptides in eggs that act as potent A.C.E. inhibitors. These ACE inhibitors are drugs used to lower high blood pressure.

This means that eggs may actually lower your blood pressure.

Eggs are an incredible source of high quality nutrients.

If possible buy your eggs fresh from a local farmer. Also buying organic eggs are far less likely to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Eggs advertised as having Omega 3 added, may not be as good as the manufacturers are leading you to believe.

Start your day out with a healthy egg for breakfast!

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Sleeping Tips

Getting your rest is vital for good health. Most people need 6-8 hours of sleep daily. The sleeping position is important for proper spinal function. Almost everyday we will treat a patient with a very stiff and painful neck due to sleeping incorrectly.

The best position to sleep is on your side in a slight fetal position. If you are sitting up straight in a neutral position in a chair and they froze you and then layed you on your side, you would be in the correct sleeping position. A good pillow that keeps your neck level and arms crossed on your chest will add to a good nights rest. Sleeping on your back is also allowed, but never on your stomach.

Ask a Healthfirst Doctor to check your sleeping posture.