Whether it is fitness or food, most people try to incorporate a list of habits into their daily lives in an effort in maximise good health. What you may not realise though is that some of those health habits aren't doing what you think they are; they are actually a "waste of time".Some advice has been handed down from generation to generation so we all think that it must be connected to good health. Here's an example: "Feed a cold and starve a fever." It turns out that this is not good health after all. Drinking a lot of fluids when you have a cold and/or fever is always a smart idea. However, when you have a fever you are burning calories and you need to replace them to gain strength. If you are weak from lack of nutrition, the sickness will stick around a lot longer. As for a cold, it is true that chicken soup can break of the phlegm in your chest and throat, but doctors say any food is good. So the bottom line...feed a cold or feed a fever. When people are trying to lose weight they often incorporate a time of day restriction into their diet. New research reveals that time of day doesn't necessarily work. Officials at the UCLA Centre for Human Nutrition say going to bed hungry can interrupt sleep, which has an impact on your metabolism. They also say that if you exercise in the evening or participate in any physical activities, you should eat before bed.
You would think no matter what type of physical performance you take part in would contribute to good health, but that is not the case, according to personal training experts. Working out the right way can result in weight loss, muscle toning, and a positive mood. However, if the performance is done the wrong way, you can end up with zero results. A good example of this would be improper use of exercise equipment. Many people wonder why the hours they've spent working out at the gym haven't helped. Personal trainers say one common mistake is with the treadmill. The treadmill is supposed to add strength to your legs and help burn calories. If you put the speed and incline so high that you have to hold on for dear-life, you are creating an ineffective balance, transferring the work to the machine instead of your legs. In addition to getting no physical benefits from the performance, you can cause back injuries. Personal trainers recommend that you ask for detailed instruction on all fitness equipment before attempting to use it. If you forget don't be afraid to ask for a refresher.
(belmarrahealth.com)
