Benefits of Morning Sunlight.

Many people think that sunlight is not good for us. In fact, sunlight provides many benefits for us especially in the morning. Although extreme exposure can be dangerous, but it is not a reason for us to avoid this great natural resource.

Lets find out what is the advantages of this huge fireball light.

• It helps the growth of plants, animals and human.
•  Adequate exposure to sunlight can nourish the skin and beautifies it naturally.
• Sunlight can stimulate the appetite and improve digestion and metabolism, in addition to increase the production of red blood that carries oxygen in our bodies.
• Not only affects the physical, the sun also has a beneficial effect on the mood and human psychology. It can stimulate the production of endorphin and serotonin, which beneficially affect the human mind.
• Exposure to the sun during the day can help you sleep soundly at night. This is because the brain can distinguish the right time to turn to function better at night.

Is it amazing right? Someone who thought the sun does not has any disadvantages was able to provide its advantages. No need to stay indoors during the day for fear of skin become darker.

Washing or Wetting The Hands?

The practice of hand washing should be instilled in children from the beginning because it is the first step in maintaining personal hygiene. The importance of hygiene that will makes a person more healthy and reduce the risk of infection especially for children. In fact, this habit also can be used as an effort to the younger generations to be aware about hygiene environment. 

Proper hand washing is the most important factor in health care. We as a humans are not going to run away from contact with germs. Without thinking, our hands that we touch the germs, we also touch our skins and foods. Then, germs and bacteria gets into the body and cause health problems.

Make hand washing as a habit.

• Hand washing do not require a long time. However, it is the most effective way to prevent disease. Take it as a habit which can serve as an example to the community.

The Right Way to Wash Hand.

We need to wash our hands before eating, after using the toilet and after sneezing. Wash both hands using hand soap and water, rub your palms, rub each finger and the spaces between them, rubbing the nails and the backs of your hands, wash your hands with clean water and dry hands with a clean towel and dry. 

Hand washing is an important hygiene practices for everyone. That is why, on 15th October every year, held the World Hand Washing Day celebrations. Since its inception in 2008, Hand washing Day is a global campaign to strengthen hygiene practices. World Hand Washing Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of hygiene.

Do Not Underestimated To The Power of Olive Oil

Have you ever heard about olive oil? If you are a beauty conscious, of course you know about its nutritional right. Fruit that came from Middle East is spreading around the country because of its efficacy and benefits. However, today olive oil has divided into two categories which are pure and mix olive oil.

Normally, pure olive oil can be found in treatment center and the price is quite high because of the oil content is original without mixture whereas mix olive oil can be found in various forms such as shampoo, facial cleanser, soap, lotion and the price is low. Its usefulness in the field of beauty has been recognized since time immemorial.

• It can reduce blood pressure- In olive, it oil contains polyphenols and oleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory. It can reduces hypertension and stress in men and women.
• For those who are suffering lip dryness, olive oil can be used as a lip balms. The content of olive oil without mixture makes it safer to use than other cosmetics.
• Overcome the problem of aging- Factor of increasing age makes your face is aging. The content of anti-oxidants and vitamin E in olive oil can be used to prevent it.
• As aromatheraphy- The fragrant smell makes many beauty centers use it as aromatherapy. It is also used as a massage oil, face masks for beauty.

The Efficacy of Pomegranate

Pomegranate or Punica Granatum is a fruit that contains a variety of nutrients. Readily available and affordable price makes many people adopt in their diet. Fruit that comes from Iran is well-known in medical and beauty as it has good content for our body. However, many people still do not realize about benefits of this fruit. 

• Interior contents such as reddish crystals can eliminate free radicals. It contains high levels of antioxidants, which can reduce the effects of free radicals in the body. 
• It can prevent cancer- High amounts of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C and iron in pomegranate are useful to combat the effects of free radicals. Thus, eating this fruit can stop cell damage, which in turn can prevent cancer, especially prostate cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer.
• Prevent osteoarthritis - Pomegranate juice if taken daily can give strength to the bone, and prevent osteoarthritis condition.
• Protect heart health- Pomegranate helps remove plaque in blood vessels and makes the arteries more flexible. With this, it can reduce blood vessel problems. At the time of reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, the main cause of heart problems.

To get all the benefits and advantages of this fruit, you are encouraged to drink one glass of pomegranate juice every day. The fruit is relatively inexpensive and not too expensive, because it is easy to grow and adapt to the climate in Malaysia. If you want to get a good health, measuring, please put pomegranate in your daily diet menu.

Do Not Skip Breakfast- The Power of It

Breakfast means the period of not eating when you have been asleep. If you ate supper at 8.30, went to bed at 10.30 and woke up at 7 in the next morning, your body has gone without water and food. While you were sleeping, your body has been hard at work digesting proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. There is no rest for the endocrine and digestive system. Because our energy reserves are low-our sleeping body has been busy moving nutrients to our organs. It is not surprising we are often tired when we wake up.

Nasi Lemak for breakfast is famous for Malaysian

Breakfast like a king, lunch like a gentleman and dinner like a pauper. Whoever thought of these was quite right. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, the meal where we set ourselves with energy. But all too often, it is the meal that we are most likely to skip. We were late, we were rushed or we simply cannot be bothered are among the familiar reasons to skip breakfast. Why we should take breakfast? Because

• Increase energy levels-   If you struggle with a lack of energy or frequent energy slumps mid-morning, you may be inadvertently causing this condition by skipping breakfast. Your brain and body need glucose in order to function effectively. After "fasting" all night, breakfast "fuels" your body so you start the day with energy.

• Eating breakfast helps manage weight-   If you are looking to lose weight or maintain recent weight loss, eating breakfast is crucial. Eating a small, sensible breakfast will help you curb hunger throughout the day. When you already have good, sustainable food in your system, you are less likely to reach for the junk you may be surrounded by while going about your day

• Eating breakfast every morning sets a good example-  This is especially important if you are raising a family. With the growing number of health concerns in this country, setting a positive and healthy example for your kids is so crucial to their continued health and awareness as they get older. Show them the importance of healthy nutrition and don’t skip the most important meal of the day: breakfast.

• Improve your metabolism-  Your blood sugar level drops down in the morning. You need a food that can provide you energy to get through the morning. Body needs fuel to keep it running and the night is the longest gap in the refueling process. To make sure your metabolism keeps on going you need to have something within 2 hours of waking up. 

It is very clear that taking breakfast gives many benefits. Leaving it gives many effects on us. Parents are the simplest example should show and teach this habit to their child.

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

There is no answer to answer this. Many people quote seven to eight hours a night as the desired optimum. But the truth is it really does depend on what stage of your life you are at. Newborn babies, for instance seem to need around 16 to 17 hours sleep a night, and children need gradually less as they get older. Teen only needs eight to nine hours sleep at night. 

What happens when you sleep?

• Getting enough sleep is crucial to our physical and mental well-being. A lot of things happen while you are sleeping-mainly in the brain. It is as if your body needs that time to stay on top of everything, process memories and catch up with the filling.

Getting enough sleep at night is very important for health.

How to get better sleep?

• Do not panic- Worrying about not sleeping is self-defeating and will probably make your problem worse.
• Consistency- Go to bed at the same time every night to get your body into the habit of sleeping at the same time.
• Develop a winding down routine- Take a warm bath, listen to the music read and turn off the lights.
• Cut down on caffeine- Avoid caffeinated drinks in the evening.
• Do not eat a heavy meal close to bedtime- This can cause indigestion, bloating and heartburn, which will keep you awake. 
• Avoid alcohol before bed- While a nightcap may help you relax and fall asleep faster, it interferes with your sleep cycle once you’re out. To optimize the quality of your sleep, stay away from alcohol in the hours leading up to your bedtime.

Use this checklist to track your progress using these self-help tips to improve your sleep. 

Smoking, Kills Slowly

You probably know tobacco causes lung cancer and a whole host of other health problems-including the lung disease emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Most smokers want to give up but nicotine is highly addictive and it can be a difficult habit to quit.

Why smoking is bad for you?

• Lung cancer-the link between smoking and lung cancer was discovered many years ago. Many lung cancer cases are caused by smoking.  Unfortunately, most cases of lung cancer are not discovered until a late stage so survival rates are very low.
• Ulcers and acid indigestion- Smoking also increases your chances of developing a duodenal ulcer and acid indigestion.
• Decreased fertility- Chemicals in tobacco affect sperm quality and the living of the womb.
• Dangerous for your unborn baby- If you are pregnant remember that when you inhale cigarette smoke, it contains 4000 chemicals including carbon monoxide which can restrict your baby's oxygen and nutrient supply and affect growth. Babies born to smokers are more likely to be premature and have a low birth weight. Smoking also can increase the risk of miscarriage of stillbirth. 
• Passive smoking- If your partner, friends or family is a smoker, you are two to three times more likely to develop lung cancer than a non-smoker.
• Teeth and skin- Smokers often develop yellow teeth and have a higher incidence of gum disease. Their skin often appears thicker and ages quicker. 

Did you know, its never too late to give up smoking, you will extend your life by 10 years if stop smoking at the age of 30. So, quit smoking from now. I know its hard for smokers to stop, but try to reduce the numbers of cigarette day by day. Cigarette does not bring any benefit. Care of your lung.