Healthy Life

Sixty percent of human bodies are made out of the water. Which is why it is recommended to drink water at least 8 liters a day in order to attain its benefits. Here are several benefits that you can get for consuming 8 liters of mineral water a day. 1. Maximizing your physical performance Most of our body is made out of the water.  Our body tends to get dehydrated during heavy physical activities such as exercises. If we are not hydrated, the performance in our body will suffer. We will start to feel fatigued, less motivated, and make exercising feel difficult for both physically and mentally. According to a research by the NCBI, “an optimal hydration could prevent this from happening and may even reduce the oxidative stress that occurs during a high-intensity exercise”. So, if you’re exercising intensely and sweats heavily, try to stay hydrated so that you can perform at your absolute best. 2. Maximizing your Brain Function Our brain function is aff...

 Its summertime and, Of course, It's going to be hot outside. Everyone would love to start having fun and doing outdoor activities under the sun. After that, we'll always stop for a cold, refreshing drink such as cold water, sodas, lemonade and beers. Its the first option for most people is to drink something cold on a hot, sunny day as its refreshing and yet satisfying, especially water, but is it really healthy though if we keep on drinking cold water even during times only we desire to? Most would say that it would be harmless and we need it to cool our body on the inside but there's a lot more than that. Here's why we should start avoiding drinking cold water: 1. Digestion We sometimes eat and consume spicy food. Once we can't stand the heat, our brain will start to tell us to drink something cold to cool off the  heat. Everyone would rush to get a glass of cold water or milk, but this is bad for you.  Cold water will reduce our body's dige...

Sunlight is important for most living being on the planet, especially humans. Humans need sunlight because it affects our body. However, many people nowadays spend most of their time indoors especially office workers and students. Most people underestimate the importance of sun but it actually more important than they think. Here is why. 1. Sunlight can make you feel happy Being exposed to the sun can increase your serotine level which is your body natural happy hormone. Because of this, people tend to be more happy and energetic when the sun shines. The lack of sunlight exposure may cause depression because without sunlight, your serotine level will be decreased. The effect of serotine is triggered by sunlight that goes into your eye which cues special areas in the retina that triggers the release serotine. Regular sunlight exposure can decrease depression. Mental health is also important for human body, click here to find out. 2. Build Stronger Bones A 30 mi...

The debate about whether margarine or butter is best for your health is ongoing. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut answer. There is not a truly healthful option when it comes to butter or margarine ·          The choice is really between trans fats (margarine) or saturated fats (butter). ·          Trans fats raise bad cholesterol (LDL), whilst lowering good cholesterol (HDL). ·          Saturated fats raise bad cholesterol (less so than trans fats) and do not affect HDL. What's the difference between butter and margarine? Butter is a dairy product made by churning cream or milk to separate the solid components from the liquid. Butter is commonly used in cooking, baking, and as a spread. The most important difference is that butter contains saturated fat and many margarines contain trans fats. Trans fat raises LDL (bad) cholesterol ...

We as a living being always looking for a way to live longer. It is our natural instinct to seek longevity. How long a human can live is determined by their lifestyle. No matter what your age, you have the chance to change your lifestyle into a healthy one in order to achieve longevity. Here are several things you can do to increase your odds of a longer Lifespan. 1. Stop Smoking If you want to live longer, then you ought to stop smoking. Smoking can cause heart disease, osteoporosis, emphysema, other chronic lung problems, and stroke. It also makes breathing more difficult during exercises. By stop smoking, you will reduce the chances of you dying from cancer-related to smoking. 2. Healthy Diet Eat more nutritious food such as fruits, vegetables, dairies, protein foods, whole grains, and avoid unhealthy food such as fast foods, greasy foods, and fatty foods. To find out more about ways of changing your diet to a healthy one, click here . 3. Exercise ...

 We eat food everyday and we eat different kinds everyday, including different type of protein, carbohydrate, fibre, and others. This desire for different food everyday is because of our wants and needs. Some food can cause illness if one consumed too much, but others can heal and cure it. It turns out that Indonesia, a country located in Asia and is the world's largest archipelago, is famous for its natural herbs that can be use for curing illness and pain. From leaves to roots, Here are some natural medicine Indonesia is famous for: 1. Cincau Leaf This leaf is well-known when its processed into jelly-like form, also famously known as "Cendol". This medicinal plant can help cure  fever, diabetes mellitus medicine, stomach ulcers, and even typhus. Cincau leaf has two different colours, green and black, in which both taste delicious, especially when it's served cold on a hot, sunny day. 2. Sambiloto This particular herb...

Common Causes of Eye Strain As our modern world has changed, more people spend their days sitting in front of computer screens. Computers and televisions are back-lit, meaning that they emit a glare. Staring at this glowing screen makes your eyes work harder, straining the delicate muscles that control your eye. Eye strain is especially problematic for office workers and individuals who perform detailed, close-up work.  People with eye strain often complain of headaches, blurred vision, or eye pain. Fortunately, resting your eyes can prevent eye strain and alleviate its symptoms. Giving Your Eyes a Rest Resting your eyes alleviates the hard work they perform by continually maintaining focus on nearby objects or glowing screens.  Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a break for approximately 20 seconds in which you look at an object at least 20 feet away. Looking at objects in the distance reduces eye muscle tension and lowers your risk of eye st...

Vitamins are important for our bodies. They are essential nutrients that our body needs to grow and develop normally. If you have a low level on some vitamins, you may encounter health problems. Each vitamin has different benefits and uses. This list will help you to better understand about vitamins and their uses in order to help you to live a long healthy life. 1. Vitamin A Vitamin A helps improve and maintain your vision, teeth, reproduction, and immune system. The lack of vitamin A will cause dry skin, dry eyes, and poor wound healing. On the other hand, too much vitamin A “can lead to toxicity and problematic symptoms, such as vision changes, swelling of the bones, dry and rough skin, mouth ulcers and confusion”. 2. Vitamin B Vitamin B helps your body to process energy you get from consuming food. It also help forming red blood cells. The deficiency of vitamin b will cause several health issues such as, anemia, skin rashes, and cracks along the sides of the mo...

This is probably one of the most common questions nowadays, What's the difference between being a vegetarian and vegan?  Both are often misunderstood and thought to be the same. Both vegetarian and vegan are similar but they are some differences between them. Here's why: Differences Vegetarian Vegetarian diet is when a person doesn't consume  any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or by-products of animal slaughter. Most vegetarians only consume vegetables and fruits, this includes all sort of beans, nuts, grains, and seeds. Consumption of eggs, milk, and other dairy products depends of what type of vegetarian diet one follows.  The most common types of vegetarian diets are: Lacto-ovo vegetarians :   Vegetarians who avoid all animal flesh, but do consume dairy and egg products. Lacto vegetarians :   Vegetarians who avoid animal flesh and eggs, but do consume dairy products. Ovo vegetarians :  Vegetarians who avoid all animal products exce...

How to Sleep? Getting a good sleep is one of the most important factors in our lives. For some it's very easy to fall asleep, while others suffers and won't even sleep for a day. We've all had those days in which there are so many things going in our mind. Because of this, we can't focus our mind into going to sleep. This can also be caused by sleeping disorders or stress that will turn into insomnia. Here's a list of ways to fix this habit: 1. Sleeping Schedule Every morning, our minds will have a long list of different things to do throughout the day. We may become so busy at work that we can even forget to spend time on sleeping. To fix this, setting a sleeping schedule is a great way. According to most doctors, it's much better to sleep earlier than late, so that your body will get enough to start tomorrow. These days, smartphones have built-in applications in which will remind you to get some rest, when your phone is still active d...