Secrets of My Legacy

1. Urea, a chemical compound that is a major component in urine, is used to add “flavor” to cigarettes.

2. The United States is the only major cigarette market in the world in which the percentage of women smoking cigarettes (22%) comes close to the number of men who smoke (35%). Europe has a slightly larger gap (46% of men smoke, 26% of women smoke), while most other regions have few women smokers. The stats: Africa (29% of men smoke, 4% of women smoke); Southeast Asia (44% of men, 4% of women), Western Pacific (60% of men, 8% of women). Read the rest of this entry »

You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain by becoming physically fit.Get your body moving and eat healthy food to increase your chances to lead a long, active and healthy life.To help you in your quest for better health, the following are seven health and physical fitness tips that can save or add years to your life. Read the rest of this entry »

Chocolate has a long history as a favoured food of many cultures, including Aztec and Mayan. Today, it is considered a luxury food that should be eaten sparingly, since it can contribute to migraines, and obesity. However, new research is debunking these common fallacies. Studies are now indicating that chocolate or cocoa in moderation is actually good for us, and may help prevent heart disease, cancer and other degenerative illnesses, but more evidence is needed. Read the rest of this entry »

Take a good look at how you’re sitting right now. Are your shoulders slouched? Is your back hunched?

Poor posture is more than bad for your back; it can be bad for your disposition. Better posture allows you to relax your muscles, sit comfortably and reduce stress, movement therapists say. Read the rest of this entry »

Brush your teeth with salt; put the salt on the toothbrush instead of regular toothpaste.

Mix baking soda into your regular toothpaste and brush your teeth with this mixture. You should see results within weeks.

Use lemon juice to brush your teeth.

Hydrogen peroxide is an effective chemical used to whiten teeth.

Brushing your teeth daily for one minute will give quick results.
Take some foil and fold it to form to your teeth. Take a little toothpaste and baking soda and mix together really well. Put some of the mixture into the foil and place on your teeth. Leave on for one-hour everyday. Brush teeth normally afterwards. You will notice whiter teeth in just a few days.

There are times when you take a break from your sensible-eating and exercise regime and want to just lie back and enjoy all those forbidden foods. Well then you are bound to put on weight but until you have worked towards reducing the excess weight you can follow these few tips to look slim.

* Stand comfortably erect and stick your stomach in. Good posture always makes you look slimmer.

* Dark colours such as olive, black, charcoal grey, and navy help make areas appear smaller so wear them where you think you need it. For most women it’s from the waist down. Read the rest of this entry »