Did you know that eating a handful of peanuts every day could reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 38% and reduces your chance of premature death by 28%. Even the humble peanut that causes allergic reaction in so many these days could also have its benefits. The peanut has as many nutrients and phytochemicals as any other nut.
E-cigrettes may be healthier but they still contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to the lungs, and of course the long term effects have yet to be identified.
Having a sense of purpose and meaning in life reduces the chances of heart or stroke. 23% are less likely to die prematurely from any disease. For those with no sense of purpose and feel thatb life is meaningless the reverse is true according to studies at Mt Sinai Medical Center.
There is a “new” breathing technique that claims to cure insomnia.I’m not sure it’s entirely new as we all breathe regularly but it’s about how you breathe that matters, and this technique is based on an ancient pranayama technique used in yoga. Try it and see if it works for you;
- Exhale through your mouth.
- Close your mouth and inhale through your nose for a count of 4.
- Hold your breath for 7 counts.
- Exhale for 8 counts.
- Repeat the sequence 3 times.
This is just one of the techniques advocated by Andrew Weil MD, check him out and try out the techniques. You’ve got nothing to lose and maybe a good night’s sleep to gain!!
