Monday, February 24, 2014

5 Lifestyles That Cause Back Pain

1: Your fancy office chair

Even an expensive, ergonomic chair can be bad for your back if you sit in it all day without a break. Sitting not only lessens blood flow to the discs that cushion your spine (wearing them out and stressing your back), but it puts 30% more pressure on the spine than standing or walking

Be sure to stretch at your desk and get up every hour to walk around. Don’t assume that built-in lumbar support makes your chair back-friendly in fact, for many people, lumbar supports don’t make a bit of difference, especially if they aren’t positioned properly (at the base of your spine), says Heidi Prather, a physical-medicine and rehabilitation specialist and associate professor of orthopedic surgery and neurology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

No matter what type of chair you sit in, make sure your head is straight (not tilted down) when you’re typing or reading. Avoid slouching and adjust your seat so it tilts back slightly to help alleviate some of the load on your back, Sinett says. And keep your feet planted firmly on the floor.


2, Your beloved smartphone or tablet

Mobile technology has not been kind to our backs and necks, Prather says. “We’re hovering over laptops, iPads, and smartphones all the time,” she notes. “This head-down position strains the muscles in the neck, and the pain can extend all the way down your spine to your lower back.” Take frequent breaks, and try to look straight ahead rather than down while using a laptop, tablet, or phone. You can buy a stand to help hold your laptop or tablet at a more back-friendly height and angle.


3. Holding a grudge

Researchers at one university found that people who practice forgiveness experience fewer feelings of resentment, depression, anger and fewer aches and pains. Your emotions, muscle tension and thoughts can directly influence the strength of your pain signals. Not only are grudges bad for you physically, they do not do much for you emotionally either.





4. Eating too much junk food




Not surprisingly, an intake of high calorie and low nutrient food leads to weight gain. That weight gain can put a load on your back. Excess weight around the midsection causes the pelvis to pull forward, creating stress for the back. Overweight individuals are at an increased risk of osteoarthritis. Dropping even 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can improve your back condition.



5 The wrong bra



Large-breasted women obviously carry significantly more weight in front than those who have smaller breasts. This can lead to hunching and sore neck and back muscles, Sinett says. A bra that offers proper support can actually minimize that forward hunch and relieve pain, while one that doesn’t may exacerbate the problem, as you hunch or strain even more to compensate for uncomfortable straps or a riding-up band.



Sleeping on an old mattress
A good mattress lasts eight to ten years. If you have not replaced yours for more than 10 years chances are that your spine is not getting the support it needs. Replace your old one with mattress that is not too hard and even not too soft. The curves of your back won’t sink in and won’t offer enough support.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Do you Know Trevo



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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

I Want to feel better, look younger, live longer and Wealthier ?

According to research, if you are not getting at least 4,000-5,000 ORAC units of antioxidant-type nutrition per day in your body, you are quickly losing the battle of the aging process, including the increased risk of a significant list of chronic diseases that have been directly linked to free radical damage. In fact, chronic inflammation at the cellular level is the underlying cause of most of today’s significant diseases.

Nigeria has been rated among countries with poor premature death indexes by a latest global health report with more people dying from preventable diseases like malaria than it was 20 years ago.
Statistics from the World Bank in her latest report released on Wednesday revealed that Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Lower Respiratory Infections (LRIs) are now the strongest contributors to the cause of Years of Life Lost (YLLs) due to premature deaths in the country.

However, not all antioxidant products are created equal.

 ORAC scoring and Trévo.


ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, and it is the standard method used in measuring antioxidant capacities of different foods.


Through implementation of the very latest in nutraceutical technology, Trévo’s previous ORAC rating of 72,000 per bottle has been elevated to a phenomenal rating of over 373,000 per 32 ounce bottle! That’s nearly 12,000 per ounce! This record-breaking score has been tested and confirmed by the scientists at the world-renowned Brunswick Laboratories. 

Much more than a juice drink; Trévo is unparalleled antioxidant super-nutrition.

Why are antioxidants essential to your health?

 Whether you know it or not, your body is being constantly attacked by very harmful substances known as free radicals. You can not see them, smell them or touch them, but they are always there, trying to destroy your cells, tissues and organs.

 In a nutshell, free radicals are atoms or molecules that contain unpaired electrons. Since electrons have an extremely strong tendency to exist in a paired rather than an unpaired state, free radicals indiscriminately pick up electrons from other atoms, which in turn converts those other atoms into secondary free radicals.  This sets up a chain reaction which can cause substantial biological damage – damage such as premature aging and a large number of debilitating diseases.

 When this reaction is uncontrolled, it can generate millions of free radicals within seconds – damaging key enzymes, cell membranes and even the chromosomes that store our genetic material (DNA).

 Free radicals have been implicated in most known diseases of mankind, but especially in the chronic, degenerative diseases associated with the aging process. According to The New York Times, free radicals can be linked to over 60 chronic, debilitating diseases.* They can also cause severe reduction in cell function, DNA damage, and even the premature death of a cell.


Fortunately, our bodies have a built-in free radical fighting mechanism known as the antioxidant defense system which is comprised of specialized enzymes. In order to protect our bodies, however, these enzymes need help from antioxidant nutrients.


These antioxidants protect the cells of your body against free radical damage by providing a layer of protection for the cells and tissues of the body; much like a fresh coat of wax helps protect a car’s finish.

Pure, positive wellness on a cellular level.

The bottom line is that the super-antioxidant power of Trévo is quickly absorbed into the cells of your body, protecting cellular health and extending the life of cells. This effectively helps to prevent premature cellular death as well as chronic cellular inflammation.

 The result? Vibrant good health, increased energy, enhanced mental focus, and improved longevity. In other words, feeling better, looking younger, and living longer!

That’s the power of wellness … that’s the power of Trévo.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

God’s fruit and its health benefits to us



The Pomegranate is a funny sort of fruit. Rather than eating the flesh and throwing away the seed, as one does when eating an apple or orange, pomegranate seeds are eaten and the flesh discarded. It is, therefore, interesting that God commanded that this fruit be reproduced on the High Priest’s garb: “You shall make on its [the coat’s] hem, pomegranate ... and gold bells between them all around. A gold bell and a pomegranate, a gold bell and a pomegranate, on the hem of the robe all around ... the sound thereof shall be heard when he [the High Priest] goes in to the holy place before God, and when he comes out. (Exodus 28:33-35). After all, what is so special about a pomegranate?

Pomegranates are one of the seven species identified with the Land of Israel. Deuteronomy 8:7-8
7 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, 8 a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey

Pomegranate (rimon): According to the Midrash, the pomegranate has 613 seeds equivalent to the number of commandments in the Torah (The Jewish Bible)
The pomegranate has been mentioned in the Quran in three places:

It is HE Who sends down rain from the skies; with it WE produce vegetation of all kinds: from some WE produce green (crops), out of which WE produce grain, heaped up (at harvest); out of the date palm and its sheaths (or spathes) (come) clusters of dates hanging low and near: and (then there are) gardens of grapes, and olives, and pomegranates, each similar (in kind) yet different (in variety): when they begin to bear fruit, feast your eyes with the fruit and the ripeness thereof. Behold! in these things there are Signs for people who believe. (Al-Aníaam - 99)
In them will be Fruits, and dates, and pomegranates: Then which of the favors of your Lord will you deny? (Ar-Rahman - 68-69)..

Ancient Egyptians regarded the pomegranate as a symbol of prosperity and ambition. According to the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical writings from around 1500 BC, Egyptians used the pomegranate for treatment of tapeworm and other infections.

In almost every religion the pomegranate has been used as a symbol of humanity's most fundamental beliefs and desires, life and death, birth and eternal life, fertility and marriage, abundance and prosperity. Most aspect of the pomegranate come to symbolize something for its shape, color, seeds and juice. To the Jews, the pomegranate represents righteousness, to the Christians, it means life and hope of eternal life and to the Chinese, wealth and many sons.

Summary points
The pomegranate has been held sacred by many of the world's major religions
It has been revered through the ages for its medicinal properties
Preparations of different parts of the plant have been used to treat a variety of conditions
It features in the coat of arms of several medical associations

Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice:




Pomegranate has been used for medicinal purposes in the middle and Far East regions for over thousands of years. It was used as a tonic to heal ailments like ulcers and diarrhea. The juice of pomegranate contains antioxidants like anthocyanin and ellagic acid, compounds like gallic acids, and flavonoids like quercetin which offer protection from diabetes, heart diseases, osteoarthritis and several kinds of cancer.
1. Heart benefits:
Pomegranate juice can have a great impact on health, particularly on the health of the heart, by keeping the arteries flexible and decreasing the inflammation in the lining of the blood vessels. It is known to reduce atherosclerosis, which is one of the leading causes of heart disease. It lowers the risk of blockage in the arteries which can cause a restriction in the flow of blood to the heart and brain. In other words it has an anti-atherogenic effect on the heart.  It lowers the amount of LDL or bad cholesterol that is retained in the body and increases the amount of good cholesterol or HDL.

2. Maintains blood sugar levels:
Although pomegranate juice contains fructose, it does not elevate the blood sugar level as other fruit juices do. Studies have shown that there was no significant increase in the blood sugar level of diabetic patients who drank this juice daily for a period of 2 weeks.

3. Maintains blood pressure:
Pomegranates are also known to reduce high blood pressure. The juice of this fruit reduces lesions and the inflammation of blood vessels in heart patients. It is a natural aspirin, which keeps the blood from coagulating and forming blood clots. It even acts as a blood thinner allowing for an unrestricted flow of blood through the body.

4. Protection from cancer:
Pomegranate juice eliminates free radicals from the body and inhibits the growth and development of cancer and other diseases. Its high contents of anti- oxidants stimulate the white blood cells to neutralize toxins in the body thereby promoting a strong and healthy immune system. Pomegranate is believed to induce apoptosis, a process where the cells destroy themselves. Daily intake of a glass of pomegranate juice can slow down the growth of cancerous cells in prostate cancer. Moreover it appears to block aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen, a hormone which plays a crucial role in the development of breast cancer.


5. Soothes the stomach:
Pomegranate juice is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery as it plays a vital role in the secretion of enzymes which aids proper digestion.  Mixing 1 teaspoon of honey in a glass of pomegranate juice is sure to cure indigestion problems.

6. Boosts immunity:
Pomegranate juice has strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties which help fight viruses and bacteria and boost our immunity system. It significantly reduces microbes that are found in the mouth commonly responsible for cavities and staph infections..  Its anti-microbial properties make it an inhibitor of HIV transmission. Out of all the fruits, pomegranate has the highest potential to inhibit the transmission of HIV.



 
7. Prevents anaemia:
Anaemia is a condition caused by the deficiency of red blood cells in the body. Since pomegranate juice contains ample amount of iron it helps in surmounting a deficit of red blood cells in the body if any. Mixing some candied sugar in pomegranate juice and introducing a couple of drops in the nostrils is a quick fix to control nose bleeds. It is an excellent remedy for red or sore eyes and falling eye lashes.

8. Improves digestion:
Pomegranate juice aids in the smooth functioning of the stomach, heart and liver. This juice induces hunger and can even control thirst.  Therefore it is a great choice of drink during summers. It also soothes urinary tract infection and eases the flow of urine. The high amount of dietary fiber, both soluble and insoluble in pomegranate juice helps to improve digestion and regulate bowel movement. Since it has no saturated fats or cholesterol, it is highly recommended for those aiming to lose weight.

9. Helps in cartilage regeneration:
Pomegranate juice acts as an inhibitor on enzymes that are responsible for damaging the cartilage. It is therefore highly recommended for patients suffering from osteoarthritis, a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. Studies conducted have proved the application of this juice to reduce deterioration of the cartilage. Unsweetened pomegranate juice relieves symptoms of arthritis and bone inflammation. A regular intake of this juice may curb the onset of neurological problems like Alzheimer disease. It is also known to dissolve kidney stones and cure erectile dysfunction in men.


10. Good for prenatal care:
Pomegranate juice is extremely beneficial for pregnant women. It is a great source of a number of vitamins and minerals including folic acid which is a crucial element of a pre natal diet. The anti-inflammatory property of pomegranate juice ensures a healthy blood flow, which is essential for the overall development of the foetus. The potassium content in this juice can also help prevent leg cramps that are generally associated with pregnancy. When consumed regularly by expectant mothers, it is known to lower the risk of premature child birth or birth of babies with low birth weight.

 Pomegranate is an amazing fruit though very expensive because it only grows in Israel and has been a source of numerous health benefit to mankind and that is what attracted me to Trevo Nutriceutical Supplement. 

Pomegranate is one out of the 174 Super Fruits, Herbs, Vitamins and Minerals in Trevo. I have been making use of Pomegranate or consuming it with my family because of the health benefit before I discovered Trevo and since then Trevo has given me total wellness and wealth through sharing the knowledge of its wonder product and compensation plan.

I will advice anybody going through any form of health challenge and in search of wellness and wealth should leverage and key into Trevo system now. Trevo is a Miraculous product and we have recorded several testimonies and am not surprise because of other super fruits Trevo has like Noni, Mangosteen, Bacopa, Stavie, Korean Gingsen, Gotu Kola etc. The amazing thing is that each of this fruits works wonders and Pomegranate is one of them. No wonder God advised us to use the friuts and the herbs of the earth as food and meat to the  body.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

TREVO Ingredient Breakdown:

TREVO Ingredient Breakdown:
* 13 Essential Vitamins
* 14 Minerals
* 24 Exotic and garden fruits
* 18 Vegetables and sea vegetables
* 25 Herbs
* 5 Green Super-foods
* 58 Plant and Sea trace minerals
* Plant source essential fatty acids
* 20 Amino acids
* 1000mg of coral calcium
* Graviola
* Co-enzyme Q10
* Fulvic Acid

TREVO Highlights:
* Made with 174 natural ingredients
* 100% Vegetarian
* Supplies the body with all required daily nutrients
* Has an ORAC score of 373,000
* Can be taken by children (2years and above), adults, pregnant women and nursing mothers
* 98% body absorption as the supplement works directly through the cells
* NAFDAC approved
* Kosher Certified
* CAP-e tested
* Has no side effects




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Smoke in Lagos and Go to Jail



Following rising threats smoking pose to smokers and non-smokers alike, the Lagos House of Assembly unanimously passed a private bill for a law to prohibit smoking in designated places and vehicles in the state. The bill, currently awaiting Governor Babatunde Fashola’s assent, has indeed earned the support of most Lagos residents.

 On January 21, the Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Taiwo Kolawole, banged the assembly’s gavel on the table. It was however not before all the lawmakers in the chamber had unanimously chorused ‘ayes’ that evening. It was a thunderous ‘ayes’ for the passage of a bill for a law to prohibit smoking in public places across the state. Even though not less than two lawmakers in the assembly smoke, the bill eventually sailed through.

 When it finally comes into force, it will be unlawful to smoke in the presence of a child. Beside that, it will become illegal to smoke in more than 18 places, which are listed in the schedule of the bill. Indeed, the essence of the bill, according to its sponsor, Hon. Olusegun Yishawu, is not really to prohibit smoking across the state. Rather, he argued, it was designed to protect residents who are non smokers from the lethal effects of second-hand smoke.



 Contrary to what millions of Lagos residents may think, the bill is not just against the common people who are addicted to smoking. A good number of bigwigs in Lagos politics and corporate world also smokes, but mostly within the confines of luxury apartments, corporate offices and elite clubs. The bill does not spare any resident that smoke in public places, due to the debilitating effects of the injurious chemicals, which its sponsor said, are contained in tobacco.
 At this instance, can the bill get the assent of Governor Babatunde Fashola? Now that the bill has been forwarded to the governor to append his signature, what happens in the coming weeks will determine the fate of the bill. Will Fashola withhold his assent? Will the lawmakers override the veto of the governor should that happen?  In spite of conflicting interests it has generated, Yishawu argued that there “is no reason for the governor to withhold his assent,” especially when its benefits millions of residents of the state.

Rationale for the Bill
 Good reasons prevailed in the passage of the bill, according to Yishawu. Aside from psychological benefits, the lawmaker explained that smokers “are not deriving anything positive from the habit.” However, he argued that the intent and purpose of the bill was not “to outlaw smoking in Lagos State. We are not saying smokers should stop smoking. We are only planning to regulate the manner they smoke.”

 The lawmaker cited the overriding need “to protect the entire community of non-smoking residents from the lethal puffed smoke of cigarettes” as the prime reason for initiating the bill. He said the effect of second-hand smoking “constitutes the major reason,” due to what he described as health implications it had on passive smokers. On this note, he argued, smoking is injurious to both the smokers and non-smokers.

 Yishawu,  representing Lagos Island Constituency I, explained the scale of damage, which he said it, could cost human health. He added that cigarette “contains about 4,000 injurious chemicals,” which according to him, had cost a good number of residents in the state and outside sound health, even their lives. He noted that researchers “have proved that smoking constitutes the root causes of some terminal ailments.”

 He, therefore, said smoking cigarettes “has been linked to different kinds of cancers.” Therefore, the lawmaker explained that the need to promote public health forms the basis for the bill, which will become effective the moment the governor appends his signature. Yishawu said it was the onus of the state’s legislative institution to enact law for the good governance and safety of the populace.

Inside the Bill
 Compressed into 16 substantive sections, the bill states that no person shall smoke in the places designated and specified in its schedule. Such places include restaurants, hotels, cinemas, concert halls, amusement arcades, stadia, conference centres, public toilets, educational institution premises, public transportation vehicles, public halls, exhibition halls, call centres and premises used for religious and social purposes.

 Under Section 2, the bill classified all public facilities listed in the schedule as no-smoking areas, which it said, shall be a duty of any person who “owns or is in charge of the management of the premises to ensure that approved signs or the international no-smoking symbol consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red star across it are conspicuously displayed…”

 The bill, however, gave the Commissioner for the Environment powers to designate more places as ‘no-smoking areas’. This simply suggests that the no-smoking areas are not limited to those listed under the schedule of the legislation. Consequently, Yishawu said, more public places which are not captured in the legislation can in the future be designated ‘no-smoking areas,’ though subject to the discretion of the environment commissioner.

 But section 10(c) mandated the Managing Director in the Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency to prescribe standard and no-smoking signs or symbols in places or vehicles prohibited from smoking. The subsequent subsections advised any person, who desires to register a complaint under the law “to initiate enforcement with LASEPA and the provision of the legislation be given to all applicants for a business licence in the state.”

 Section 4 stipulated that it “shall be an offence to smoke in the presence of a child who is under the age of 18 years.” Likewise, under section 5, the bill prohibits any resident of the state from smoking in the school business and public conveyances or any person who owns or drives school buses or vehicles meant for public conveyances “shall post in appropriate, clear, conspicuous and sufficient manner ‘no-smoking’ signs.”

 Aside, section 6 stipulates that it shall be an offence “to obstruct a duly authorised officer from entering and arresting any offender when carrying out his duties under the provisions of the law.” Section 10 desinates the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) as the enforcement authority, though it noted that it could collaborate with the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement Unit).

Risk of Imprisonment
 The bill makes provision for some penalties, which its sponsor said, every infraction will attract, specifically at the discretion of courts of competent jurisdiction. The bill spells out two categories of penalties for the residents who may breach its provisions the moment it effectively comes into force. Sections 7 and 8 provide further guide on the penalties that could be meted out to individual and corporate offenders.

 Under section 7(b), the bill stipulates that any owner of a designated place, who contrary to the provisions of section 3, does not stop anybody smoking within his premise “commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine of N100, 000.00 or to imprisonment for a term of six months or both or non-custodial punishment,” which the bill said, was at the discretion of the judge in competent court to determine.

 But its authors provides stiffer penalties for corporate bodies, firms or associations provided that the provisions of the bill are breached in their premises. The bill states that where an offence “is committed in this instance, any director, manager, partner, company secretary or other similar officers shall be guilty of an offence and shall be, on conviction, liable to a fine of N250, 000.00 as though he had committed the offence himself.”

 As also stipulated under section 8, any person that smokes in the presence of a child shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of N15, 000.00 or for imprisonment to a term of one month or both. But repeated violation of the law by any person in control of a public place, place of employment or means of public conveyance, which was enshrined in section 7(e), may result in the suspension or revocation of permit of the offender without an option of fine for this category of offenders.

 But the legislation made provision for the establishment of Conservation and Ecology Account to be operated in any indigenous bank. It expects all fines awarded to those who might be convicted under the law or proceeds from all the penalties to be paid into the account. The bill has a non-retaliation clause, which it said, was designed to protect employees, applicants for employment or customers, who choose to exercise any right entrenched in the law, report or attempt to prosecute a violation of the law.
 
A habit, which at one time was considered fashionable and acceptable has been proven after many years of study and linkages with many ailments to be as deadly as the scorpion sting. Smoking is a universal problem, which though may have peculiar geographical approaches in terms of solutions, but yet remain one with universal determination in tackling. To date, no nation has ever admitted benefiting economically from smoking and hence the numerous efforts by nations in tackling this man-made monster. The United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention describes tobacco use as "the single most important preventable risk to human health in developed countries and an important cause of premature death worldwide”. To further reinforce this view, let us consider the following facts about smoking:

- About 93 million sticks of cigarette are produced yearly in the country and every one of those cigarettes is consumed here in Nigeria.

- World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that about 1.3 billion people in the world are currently smoking and most of them are in developing countries.

- Tobacco kills close to five million people yearly worldwide with over 70 percent occurring in developing countries including Nigeria. It is the cause of death of 17.7 per cent of all deaths in developed countries.

- By 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) expects the worldwide death toll from smoking to reach 10 million.

 -  Tobacco is responsible for over 25 diseases in man, including hypertension, heart attack, cancer and other conditions such as asthma, emphysema. It is also responsible for some pregnancy-related problems and other conditions such as tuberculosis, blindness, deafness and nutritional and psychological disorders.

- Tobacco kills 50 per cent of lifetime smokers and half of these deaths occur among people in their middle age (35-69years).

The extremely high tar content of the Nigerian tobacco was highlighted by the trio of Awotedu, Higenbottam and Onadeko in a study conducted in 1983 (J Epidemiology Community Health 1983; 37:218-20). It should be emphasised here that the dangers of smoking are directly proportional to the tar content of cigarettes. Tobacco smoke pollution has been classified as a known human carcinogen in the USA. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers in general. Smoking also harms people of all ages. For instance, toxic ingredients in cigarette smoke travel throughout the body, causing damages in several ways. Nicotine reaches the brain within 10 seconds after smoke is inhaled and it has been found in every part of the body, breast milk inclusive.

Smoking has been implicated in the following disease conditions or states:

Tooth Loss

Diabetes

Impotence

Stomach Ulcers

Ocular Histoplasmosis (Fungal Eye Infection)

Acute Necrotising Ulcerative Gingivitis (Gum Disease)

Hearing Loss

Osteoporosis

Duodenal Ulcer

Reduced Sperm Count

Dysmenorrhoea (Painful periods)

Early Menopause

Psoriasis

Colon polyps

Cataracts

Asthma

Reduced Fertility

Buerger’s Disease

Angina

Optic Neuropathy (Vision loss)

Premature wrinkling

Crohn’s Disease

This month (October 2008), Dr Julie Pasco of the University Of Australia, Melbourne published the outcome of a research that showed that smoking increases the risk of major depressive disorder by 93% in women who smoke, compared to those who do not smoke. The odds are said to more than double for those who smoke in excess of more than 20 cigarettes a day. Dr Pasco concluded: “It is becoming increasingly clear that smoking is not innocuous to mental health and may in fact aggravate mental illness or contribute to its onset”.

It is common practice for cigarette packets to carry warnings approved by health authorities but none ever lists the diseases caused by smoking. In appreciation of this significant deficiency, Reuters reported on Saturday 27 September, 2008 the efforts of the British authorities to further inform its populace on the dangers of smoking via warnings on packets. This report states as follows: “Gruesome pictures of rotting teeth and throat cancer tumours will appear on all tobacco products in Britain from next month as the government steps up its campaign to encourage the country's 10 million smokers to quit. The images will be printed on the back of cigarette packs to illustrate written health warnings introduced in 2003, the Department of Health said on Saturday. The photos also include a flaccid cigarette to depict male impotence and a comparison of healthy and tar-filled lungs”. The concerns of the British authorities are justified considering that smoking is Britain's single killer, causing the premature death each year of 87,000 people in England alone.



Eating Fruits and Vegetables May Help You Quit Smoking

The next time you have the urge to smoke, can eating fruits and vegetables actually help cut your nicotine craving?

Well, according to new research, smokers who increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables may have a greater chance of successfully quitting smoking.

According to results of a new study, cigarette smokers who ate fruits and vegetables an average of 4 or more times per day were 3 times more likely to be tobacco free 14 months later, compared with those who ate fruits and vegetables fewer than 2 times per day.

The study, which included 1,000 smokers who were age 25 and older, had the study participants answer surveys about their smoking habits and their fruit and vegetable intake. Then, they followed up with them 14 months later and asked them if they didn’t use tobacco over the past month.

These results were reproducible and consistent even after controlling for age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, household income, and behavioral indicators of general health orientation. Those who ate more fruits and vegetables also exhibited fewer measures of dependence: they were less likely to smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day, or to smoke within 30 minutes of waking up.

Previous data has shown that smokers tend to consume fewer fruits and vegetables than non smokers. It turns out that research has demonstrated that certain foods actually make the taste of cigarettes worse- especially milk, dairy products, and fruits and vegetables– while, coffee, red meat and alcohol make cigarettes taste better. Studies further suggest that cravings for food and cigarettes are likely linked and often confused with one another. So one thought is that eating a diet with higher fiber content may actually make you feel fuller and prevent such “craving confusion” from developing. In practical terms, however, individuals who consume more fruits and vegetables are probably more health conscious and thus more likely to quit smoking overall.

If you are experiencing a cigarette craving, eating increased amounts of fruits, vegetables or drinking a glass of milk may be potential ways to curb your urge to smoke. Various medications and counseling may certainly have a role in aiding your success, but a nutritional approach can be a good start.

But

Most recently we have recorded lots of positive result from smokers using Trevo. within few weeks of drinking Trevo the urge to smoke dropped significantly and it can be attributed to the following 

TREVO Ingredient Breakdown:

* 13 Essential Vitamins
* 14 Minerals
* 24 Exotic and garden fruits
* 18 Vegetables and sea vegetables
* 25 Herbs
* 5 Green Super-foods
* 58 Plant and Sea trace minerals
* Plant source essential fatty acids
* 20 Amino acids
* 1000mg of coral calcium
* Graviola
* Co-enzyme Q10
* Fulvic Acid

 "If You Love Leadership, Self-Growth, Wellness, Earn in dollars working from Home and Want to Create an EVER Increasing Amount of Prosperity in Life, Andy Ochumba (Trevo Life, Wealth and Health Coach) is waiting here to help you get started Phone: 234-8020394888, businessreportng@yahoo.com
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