You must have heard about this “new alternative” medicine.

Very basically, Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles, (sometimes in conjunction with electrical stimulus), on the body’s surface, in order to influence physiological functioning of the body. The first record of Acupuncture is found in the 4,700 year old Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine). [acupuncture.com]

If you decide to try this Asian origin medicine, there are some tips you can use to choose a good acupuncturist:

• Referrals - check out if your friends or relatives have any idea if the one you’re about to choose is a good one.
• Certificates - the acupuncturist must possess a certificate of course completion from an accredited institution
• Practice durations - pay attention on this one since it plays a role in the overall effectiveness of treatment
• Length of course - all accredited acupuncture training programs are at least 3 academic years in length
• Get to know you - in order to effectively restore balance and harmony in the body, they’d better get to know you before treating your condition
• Comfortable - it’s important so that you can reveal personal details about your health and in fact your life (including metal and emotional states).
• Answers - the acupunturist must have a strong will to answer all your questions in terms you can easily understand.

Dawn has tried her part. Her experience is good to read for you who consider trying acupuncture.

Jessiegirl is living her vegan life now. So, she doesn’t consume animal products such as meat, cheese, etc.

Yet, she takes B₁₂ supplement so that she doesn’t have to suffer from Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency Anemia.

What is Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency Anemia?

It’s a blood problem that occurs when there is not enough of this vitamin in your body. If you’re lack of Vitamin B_12, your body won’t produce enough red blood cells and your cells won’t get the oxygen they need.

That would be unhealthy, since red blood cells travel throughout your body carrying oxygen to the cells and removing wastes.

So, if you’re planning to live a vegan life, don’t for get this important supplement.

NASA found several plants that can absorb chemical substance in the air. These plants do it by opening up the pores on the surface of their leaves.

Here they are:

• Philodendron, Spider Plant and Golden Photos are good to absorb formaldehyde
• Peace Lily or Spathiphyllum can reduce benzene in the air
• Chinese Evergreen and Bamboo Palm, Gerbera Daisy and Chrysanthemum can help you reduce not only formaldehyde and benzene but also carbon monoxide

However, be careful if you have pets and kids at home. Philodendron and Golden Photos are poisonous. Put them in a position unreachable by your pets and kids. Make sure they don’t accidentally swallow these plants.

If you want to have firm legs, a nice start to get your dream come true is early in the morning.

• Right after you wake up, stand beside your bed with your legs wide apart
• Bend your left leg while sliding the right leg a bit further to the side
• Keep your upper body straight and abs in
• Then slowly slide right foot back to the starting position
• Repeat 8-16 times
• Switch legs

This exercise is so easy that you can even do it while making your morning coffee or during TV commercials.

All you need to do is promise yourself to do it then finally do it! Have you made one promise now?

By the way, if you have another way of firming legs, you can share it here…

Fats and carbohydrates are two building blocks of a healthy diet, but many people do not understand their role in proper nutrition. While the daily intake of fats and oils should be limited, these elements are still a vital part of the diet. The key is to make smart choices when it comes to fats and oils. That means substituting saturated fats with unsaturated fats, and using healthier, lighter oils in cooking.

Let’s look at the role fats and oils play in the diet. Fats are necessary for supplying energy to the body. In addition, fats supply essential fatty acids and act as carriers for fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K and the carotenoids. In addition, fats have an important role to play as building blocks for various tissues and membranes, and they also play a key role in regulating numerous bodily functions.

Dietary fat is available from a variety of plant and animal sources, and most diets do contain adequate amounts of fat. Most nutrition experts recommend keeping the intake of fat to less than 20% of calories, but studies have shown that severely limiting fat intake can be dangerous. Extreme low fat diets should only be undertaking with a doctor’s approval and oversight.

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It’s important to stay healthy during pregnancy since your health means your baby’s health.

Check out the article below to help you maintain your health.

How To Keep Healthy During Pregnancy
By Michael Russell

It has been said that a woman’s disposition during pregnancy will pass on to the baby in her womb. A happy and secure mother cultivates an optimistic attitude that is beneficial to the unborn child. Staying physically healthy with positive attitude will provide for a favorable and normal delivery.

A pregnant woman, in general, can usually carry on with her normal way of life. Although it is advised that everything she does should be in moderation. From her daily routine to the amount of rest she takes, everything should not be done in excess. She should avoid strenuous physical activities like playing basketball, tennis or horse back riding. Lifting heavy objects or even stooping should be avoided.
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