Slow Down Alzheimer Disease

Most people are concerned with their age and preventing diseases. Recent scientifc research has discovered that insulin spray can help those with early diagnoses of Alzheimer's. If you are interest about prevent and improving your health check out this article on yahoo.

Coconut Milk

Heads up wanted to share that coconut milk helps break down those painfully kidney stones! Coconut milk helps maintain sugar blood levels and break down sodium in our bodies.

Health Buzz: Local Veggie Trucks

Food trucks they're the new food craze catering to the busy people who are constantly on the go. All food trucks specialize in different foods ranging from pizza to tacos. However, some foods truck might not be healthy conscience. The other day I discovered a food truck out in Orange County that serves a healthier plant-based diet for people on unique diets. Seabirds is an amazing food truck that serves vegan street food to the local community for a great price. Seabirds menu is changed daily and currently serving Orange and Los Angeles county. They serve a variety of soups, salads, speciality plates and my favorite sweet potato fries! If your just carving sweets they have amazing vegan cupcakes. Check out Seabirds local route and try some new healthy delicious food.

Mother's Market

Starting a new healthy lifestyle isn't always an easy choice. However, lucky for you I have discovered a market, Mother's Market, that will help make your new health conscience lifestyle easier to maintain. Mother's Market is convinently located in 7 different locations: Anahiem Hills, Brea, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Hungington Beach, Laguna Woods and Irvine. Mother's Market has the largest selection is organic fruits and vegetables in the Orange County. They also carry quality supplements for those Vegans who need their protein or those who are a gluten -free diet. Mother's Market grocery selection cateres to vegan, organic, gluten-free, low glycemic, low-carb, reduced sodium, fat-free, non GMO, dairy-free, BPA-free, macrobiotic, non-hydrogenated oils and kosher – just to name a few. Mother's Market serves everyone's unique needs with great prices and a huge selection. The best part is that if there is something not catered to your needs then let them know they can help! I recommend this place to all my health freaks. It the best market in the Orange County.

Winter Doldrums

Winter doldrums has people in the dumps feeling more gloomier than ever. It is a seasonal depression that most people go through because the nights are longer are there is less light during the day. If you find yourself a little sadder than usually you are not alone. Here are some tips to ale that seasonal depression. Stop hitting the snooze button in the morning because oversleeping can lead to tiredness. Try to get at yourself out in the daylight! Absorbing light can help your mood and a greater way to receive vitamin D & E. Eat at the same time everyday! Our bodies are working with our biological clocks and keeping consistency is key. Last tip to fight the winter doldrums is let there be light! Indoor lighting can improve your mood.

Effective ways to clear your mind

There are days that are too much to handle and sometimes we wish they can be over already! I want to help you feel more relax before starting another busy day. I was reading along on yahoo and came across this article on ways to clear your mind. Honestly, we can all use a mental break to ease our lives. This article has guided me through my worst days and wanted to share this with you. One tip that definitely has helped me is writing down my to do list before falling asleep. My nights are much calmer and my mornings are less hectic.

3 Better Ways to Start Your Morning

Some mornings we wake up grouchy after a good night rest. So what is the problem? Falling asleep without turn off the thought switch? I have some tips to save some neurotransmitters from frying.

1. Make sure you exercise before you fall asleep whether its cardio workout or a twenty minute walk. Exercise releases tension and your brain releases chemical endorphins which make you feel happy.

2. Eating an orange before breakfast. Oranges are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C which are proven to boost your immunity.

3. Drinking a cold glass of water before breakfast. Doctor's claim that cold water awakens your organs from the inside and give your metabolism a kick start!

How Much Do You Need To Drink

Health Benefits Of Drinking Water

Water is essential to our lives the world is 75% made of water and our bodies about 60% to 70% made of water. So how much water are you consuming? Well better yet how much water should drink to be health. All doctor would recommend to drink 2 liters of water everyday which is 8 cups of 8 oz everyday. Sometimes you think you might be hungry but instead of eating try drink a cup of class wait 5 minutes and see if you are still hungry. Dr. Drew Pinsky claims," Most people are just dehydrated not hungry." Symptoms of dehydration are lower back pain, fatigue, headaches and constipation . So next time you are going for a beverage load with caffeine turn it down for a glass a water instead. Your body will love you for it!

Sea Salt vs. Table Salt

Sea Salt vs. Table Salt
which one is healthier for us?




We always hear about table salt is to stay away from salt because it is fattening and always leaves you bloated. What about sea salt is that any healthier for us to consume? While if you cannot live without salt I suggest that you switch to sea salt. Sea salt is more organic and has many minerals that keep our electrolytes in balance. Keep away from table salt suggests the website of Health benefit of Water because table salt contains "aluminum silicate." Aluminum silicate is toxic to our nervous systems according to a study done at UCLA it is a leading cause of Alzheimer's disease. Trying buying some unrefined sea salt which is more organic and healthier and companies have not stripped it of the natural minerals. I suggest you switch over to sea salt to reap the health benefits of a longer life.

Save a Heart

Heart disease is the number one leading disease killing both female and males in America each year. To prevent yourself or anyone else from heart disease I would love for you to check out this website on Webmd to inform yourself better from heart disease. Our heart is the hardest working muscle in our body that keeps us alive by pumping blood into our organs. Our heart which is only as big as your fist pumps blood to our organs allow for our bodies to function. Let's help our heart become more healthier and let us live longer healthier lives. Check this site out because heart disease is a silent killer in America.

Excerise without the Sweat

Sometimes we just don't have the energy to go out for a run or do a cardio class. So we wonder how we can stay fit in our busy lifestyle? I have learned some easy quick tips that I want to pass on to stay fit without trying so hard.

1. Park your car further way than you normally would because that gives you a little longer distance to walk to the store. Plus you'll have no headache trying to find that perfect spot close to the store allowing more time to think about purchases rather than rushing through them.

2. Take the stairs rather than being a bum using the elevator. Climbing the flight of stairs will tone your calves and butt! Climbing those stairs gives you that little kick of cardio you need.

3. If you standing in really long line try squeezing your glutes while your standing in place giving your butt firmness.

Eat This Not That

Having trouble keep those 5 pounds off you just lost? I've chosen food picks you should definitely eat without feeling guilty. Developing these good habits and eating new healthy delicious food will help maintain that weight lost.

1. BLT (400 cal) vs. Grilled Cheese (300 cal)
BLT are loaded with mayo and salt has lots of sodium (salt) and makes you feel bloated. Try
eating a grilled cheese is has less calorie and more fulling.

2. Starbucks Green Tea (80 cal) vs. Mc Donalds Sweet Tea (230 cal)
Sometime we don't have time to prepare drinks. We are constantly on the run and if your
deciding which drive thru to go to choose Starbucks. Ordering the green tea has less calories
and doesn't give you a sugar crash later like Mc D's sweet tea.

Flu Season Kit

It that time of the season were kids have booger covered sleeves and your coughing up a lung. I want to help you prepare for the flu season and show you how to protect yourself and your family from catching a cold. Here are some easy tips to shield yourselves from the flu.

1. Make sure your body is receiving daily doses of vitamin C produces antibodies that help fight off viruses.

2. Drink plenty of tea with honey to soothe that sore throat plus add a lemon wedge to your tea prevents flem from building up.

3. Soups! Soups are perfect during this season anything loaded with vegetables and proteins definitely will protect you from catching a cold.

4. Avoid taking showers in the morning. Try taking showers at night because what gets people sick is moving from an warm environment into a colder one in a instant.

5. Close the window at night and turn off the ac.

6. Go get the Flu shoot. You can get one for free at your local clinic or sometimes CVS will hold events and give free shots, look them up!

Easy Cooking

Just like most college students I was trying to juggle work, school and a social life. In my attempt to survive on my own in this new world I started working at the local café to support myself. While working at the café I learned many different life lessons that shaped me into the strong independent person I am today. One of those many lessons was learning how to cook. I became skilled at preparing fresh salads, scrumptious burgers, and mouth-watering crepes. This new trait made my life easier especially when eating out was no longer an option. So instead of burning a hole in your wallet let me teach you how to cook savory crepes at home. Don’t know how to cook? Well, save your tears because this recipe is made for everyone, including you. Let’s start by bringing your cooking materials together and turn into an expert crepe maker. What you’ll need:

1 cup of purpose lour

2 eggs

½ cup of milk

½ cup of water

¼ tsp of salt

2 tsp of melted butter

1 tsp vegetable oil

1/3 of a banana chopped into small pieces

2 medium strawberries chopped into small pieces

Large nonstick pan

Spatula

Large bowl

Whisk

Now that you have gathered all your materials let’s get ready for some easy quick yummy cooking.

1. In the large bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs, little by little add in the milk and water, stirring in to combine all ingredients. Now, add salt and the melted butter; beat until mixture is smooth.

2. Heat up the lightly oiled pan over medium high heat. Now pour the batter into the pan using about ¼ cup per crepe. Tilt the pan and move in circular motion so the crepe batter covers the surface evenly.

3. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown. Loosen the crepe up with a spatula and turn it over.

4. While the other side is cooking, place the fruit evenly in the middle of the crepe and fold each side so it covers up the fruit. Let cook sit for a minute. Serve hot.

Tips: Want to make this savory crepe more luscious? Sprinkle some powder sugar and some whip cream on top. Volia! Now sink your teeth into this fresh hot breakfast and show off your new skills as an expert crepe maker! Bonjour!

Food for every Mood

Its that time of the year again! The seasons are changing, the holidays are creeping and your in a flux with your mood. Let's try to get into the swing of things by choosing food that helps you increase your moody mood into a happy one. Check out the list below for I have asked health physicians to locals for they're favorite go to food:

1. Your feeling tired:
Try eating something that is packed with protein for example salmon or almonds. They don't have much carbohydrates so they don't make you feel sluggish.

2. Your feeling nervous:
Try eating something that's low-glycemic carbohydrates which produce serotonin in the brain to make you calm. Eat a bagel, rice cakes or pasta.

3. You need a vamp of energy:
Oranges are perfect they digest by the body slowly so you have a longer fuel of energy. Plus it is rich in antioxidants! Plus the smell alone makes you more alert.

4. Your feeling blue:
Chocolate! Which once digested allows your body to release endorphins that are associated with pleasure and love feeling.

Have any other feel good treats let me know! Enjoy!

Weight Loss Plateau

Your at the gym busting your ass trying to shed those last 5 pounds. What I am doing wrong you might ask yourself? Let me tell you as my personal trainer once told me. You are not doing enough intense cardio, commitment and strength training. Yes these are all reason why those last five or ten pounds are coming off. Psychologist Rosa Preciado claims, "once they start to see results they start to just rely on that." This must be true since I started losing weight recently I have cut out a day of my running instead of turning it up more. Starting to do a little more intense circuit of cardio to your workout can help your metabolism move much faster says Jaime Weiss a personal trainer at Bally's. As for commitment do not start to slack off because the weight is coming off. Use this as a reminder that you are much closer to your goal now so pushing yourself is only beneficial. If you still feel like you at a weight loss plateau try eating five red apples through the day. These babies have enough fiber to break your plateau and let you drop those last stubborn pounds.

Hale the Heel

Most women grind their teeth at the image of walking around in heels. There not comfortable and your toes are always crammed and for whose pleasure? Not me certainly. However, these painful constrictor as we pass off as feet decor are also beneficial to our posture and muscles! Your not deaf you heard right. Wearing these stylish heels once in a while can help tone your gluteus maximus, calves and inner thighs according to study done at Guy's Hospital Medical School in London. These guys at know how to mix health and fashion devilishly well. So go ahead girl slip into to those heels and tone your butt!

Omega-3 Your Best Friend

Another way to keep your skin looking amazing is consuming more Omega-3 fatty acids. I'm not taking about swallowing pills either I'm actually saying to digest these foods as whole foods like salmon or tuna for example is very rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Or even sprinkling flux seeds in our yogurt is a great substitute too. Dr. Levine says, "It helps maintain your body's essential oils." These oils help maintain your skin cells staying refreshed and prevent them from drying out. They are also vital for normal metabolism that were the flux seeds come in. According to the Journal of American Medical Associations claims that Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with reduced the risk of breast cancer. Pecans and seaweed are also a good source.

Our Heavenly Apples the Curators

The other day I was at my mother's house and I had just eaten a heavy loaded carb meal with potatoes, pasta and chicken. I felt like my stomach was about to burst plus with desert minutes away from the course meal I could not resist. I sat at the table with a full tummy with no room for my mother's tasty banana creme pie. I cried to my mother telling her I really wanted some of that pie she looked at me and laughed. I thought I was not going to get my slice of pie I was looking forward to it since the drive over here. She went into the kitchen and brought out a tainted drink. "What the heck is that?" I asked in disbelief. She smiled and said,"Drink it you'll feel better." Well, mother knows best so I plugged my nose and chugged the mysterious drink. Within minutes I felt it clean my stomach instantly! Wow! My stomach pains were gone and my heartburn was melting away with acidic drink. I asked her what she gave me. It was organic apple cider vinegar with water. I've never heard of this homemade remedy. So now I pass to you my most favorite drink of all! Its proven to help with: heartburn, high cholesterol, diabetes, acid reflux, sore throats, clear sinuses, high blood pressure best of all breaks down fat and most people use it to lose weight!

So remember when using this only take a 1 tsp of organic apple cider vinegar mixed into 8oz of water! Why it works? Organic apple cider vinegar is free from toxins, chemicals and preservatives!

Walk Straight

Do you suffer from back spasms or back pain? Have you ever thought it had to do something with your posture? Well you only have one spine so take care of it. Start by rolling your shoulders back, chin up, inhale deeply and exhale. Having good posture can prevent back problems, more so because instead slumping over like a log, your putting a lot of pressure on your lower back and if your heavy on top that can cause more stress on your spine. Plus, having good posutre can reduce the harm your causing to your back and neck. John Schubbe from spine-health.com says, "Over time, the stress of poor posture can change the anatomical characteristics of your spine," he also mentions the impact it can have on your discs and joints. So do your spine a favor and walk up-right! For more exercises to improve posture check out exercisestoimproveposture.com

Fruity Inexpensive Facials

Sometimes I find myself with no time and no money and it's very depressing. So you really just need a little TLC and I found the perfect website called Tipnut. Giving you homemade recipes for facials. People see you everyday and why not show them the best of yourself by using these easy and quick fixes. You no longer need to go to the spa to pamper yourself. From using oranges, bananas, honey and even yogurt. Just be careful to not eat off your face! So rally all your gal pals and have a girl night and treat yourself to a fruity facial!

Look Sexy Nude

Who ever feels comfort in there own skin? I'm not asking you to walk around in your birthday suit. This year latest trends are settling in and nude is sexy this Fall. Try something nude and lacy that will definitely turn some heads. Need a way to play up the nude? Try some bold shades for the lips or play up your eyes and make them smokey. Don't do both though it will take away from the sheer nakedness of the dress.

Shred While You Laugh

Sometime life gets complicated and a good way to distress is to have some laughs. In a recent scientific study scientists have conjured that laughing for about 15 minutes a day will burn up to 40 calories. Don't have time to hit the gym? Well go watch a comedy or exchange some jokes with some fellow coworkers because laughter will make you feel better inside and out. Laughing will keep you happy and healthy longer!

Elements of Attractiveness

Whenever your walking or meeting people with the first time the first thing you take notice is their face. Our eyes take about only 2 seconds to scan and figure out whether that person is attractive or not. What our eyes are calculating based on this observation is called the "golden ratio" according to Dr. Schmid. The golden ratio measures out the length of the face to the width of the face should be 1.6 commented Dr. Schmid during the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2009. The symmetry of a person face defines the attractiveness of that face. Check out this website which shows you how symmetry in calculated. Who knows you might be a 10!

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Measuring-Facial-Perfection-The-Golden-Ratio

Time To Clean Up

In these time of financial stress and hectic lifestyle how are we not stressing? More importantly, so much stress can take a toll on your personal health. Don't forget to mention that it can start to show in your face! Oh-oh! Let me help you freshen up by using these quick fix me up tips! That way you'll be on a healthier way to a younger cleaner face!

1. Up your dosing in water intake. Make sure you have at least 8 cups of 8oz every day. That is about 2 liters of water daily! Leslie Buamann the skin guru says H2O allows your skin's enzymes take out those dead skin cells.
   


2. Eat a handful of almonds daily. Eating these high in protein nuts will help protect against aging since they contain antioxidants and Vitamin E.
   


3. Start wearing SPF! Whether your wearing SPF15 or foundation that contains SPF make sure your wearing it because it protects you from sun damage.
   
   


4. Make sure your exfoliating. People always underestimate the importance of exfoliating. Every night before going to bed make sure you exfoliate your face using a face wash that is oil free and has beads to wash out black heads and dead skin cells from bulid up.

Science Behind Sex Appeal

Do you ever wonder how hot is your sex appeal? Most people won't even know in what catergory they fall under whether is sexy hot or fairly cute. Well how do you know how attractive your face is? Is it asymmetrical? I wonder myself all the time however I know for a fact I don't have chizzled cheekbones, or a button nose or even a narrow face. I have full lips and big round chubby cheeks, so therefore im considered a "cutie" according to this film called, Science Behind Sex Appeal. This film goes into depth as how we as humans observe the opposite sex and decide whether that person has sex appeal or not. Chcck this film out and you'll have a greater understanding of how biology has shapened social standards on what you consider what is hot and what is not. http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/science-of-sex-appeal/

Welcome Sexy Science

This blog well update you on the science behind sex appeal, fashion and beauty. From time to time I will update this blog giving you the latest facts and giving advice on how to feel better about yourself inside and out. From understanding why some faces are deemed more "beautiful" than other and how to break away from this stigma of stereotypes. To let everyone know that beauty is skin deep. Enjoy!