Saturday, July 30, 2011

Prescription Eyeglasses Online

Hello everyone! I’m back, not from a vacation but we just check out from the hospital because my son was confined due to dengue fever. Thanks to God, he is doing fine now and we got his latest platelet count going to its normal value.
Anyway, I’m back to work now and I need to double my time to finish my work and of course to visit my fellow bloggers. I’ve been facing to the computer the whole day now and I feel that my eyes are tired and teary. Maybe it’s a sign that I need to use reading eyeglasses now. Speaking of eyeglasses I already had eyeglasses before. I ordered it for protection from the computer but I threw it away because I felt dizzy whenever I put on to my eyes. Maybe it was already expired or the grade of my eyes increases already. That is why I am planning to order prescription eyeglasses online. Good thing I found Proopticals. They have over 280 stores around the globe and offers quality and very affordable eyeglasses. They have Doctors who are committed to provide high quality service to their clients and with the state-of-the-art optometric equipment to facilitate your eyewear needs. They have wide variety of eyeglasses, eye frames, high quality lenses, eyeglasses accessories and great collection of Aviator reading glasses.
In the past, eyeglasses are mainly use as a tool for vision and correction but today it becomes a fashion accessory depending on the character and image that you want to project. That is why Proopticals carefully design their eyeglasses with different colors, shapes, styles but still in a competitive price. Since they are available online, ordering is not a problem because they only have four easy steps to follow. First, you must have your eye check from your doctor and get the prescription, second, select your desired glasses, third, fill the order form according to your prescription and lastly, move to “secure checkout” and wait for your glasses to arrive. So easy isn’t it? If you have clarifications or problems they can be reach through this tool free number 00-8625-6603-4123 and email address: service@proopticals.com. Hurry! Order your prescription eyeglasses online and enjoy their free shipping promo for US residence only, or if you just want to look beautiful, elegant and have a unique eyeglasses, Proopticals is the answer to your eyewear needs. Enjoy shopping online and experience a charming look of your new eyewear.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Foods that Help Boost Memory

The kind of food that we eat has a big contribution of having a good memory. Eating a well-balanced diet is the key to making certain that our brain gets sufficient nutrients needed for improved functioning. Studies show that there are certain foods that are great in helping the memory. Having a good memory has a great contribution of getting high grades during exams and oral recitations especially for students. Accredited online colleges are always an option for working towards an online nutrition degree and learn more about this topic. Below are some of the foods which can help improve our memory.

1.      Apples- it has an antioxidant called querceti which help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It can also boost memory. So it is not advisable to peel off the skin because antioxidant is more concentrated in the skin compared to the flesh.
2.      Spinach- a cup of cooked spinach gives the right amount of your daily folic acid needed which is believed to prevent age-related memory loss. That is why it not only made Popeye to become very strong but improved his brain functioning.
3.      Chocolate- it contains epicatechin to help improve blood flow to the brain which gives a good memory function. Most chocolate contains caffeine which makes a person alert making him to study more effectively and retain as much information as he can. But avoid eating too much of chocolates as they contain lots of sugar that will make you fat.
4.      Soy Milk- it contains choline, lecithin and isoflavones. They are potent natural antioxidants that fight off cancers and improve brain functioning and boost memory.
5.      Legumes- kidney beans, chick peas, lentils and other legumes are foods rich in folic acid an essential nutrient especially for growing fetuses and infants for proper brain development. For student, folic acid will give brain power so that you can top your exams more easily. Legumes are also great source of protein which contributes to the smooth and normal brain functioning.
6.      Nuts- it is good that while studying, you munch some cashews, peanuts, walnuts because it will help you retain much of what you are reading. Nuts are rich in omega fatty acids which is primary component of normally functioning brain. It is also rich in iron which helps in carrying oxygen in the blood. So if you have sufficient and fresh oxygen supplied to the brain, you will stay alert while enhancing your memory.
7.      Onions- it will not only give your favorite dishes some taste but it will also give you the edge you need when studying especially the red variant because it contain anthocyanin and quercetin which is good for preventing Alzheimer’s disease and improve memory.




Friday, July 8, 2011

Herbs Against Memory Loss


Have you sometimes forgets dates, names, running errands, easily getting lost and other things that you want to do but miss it? Then probably you have symptoms of memory loss. They usually occur gradually and may vary in intensity depending on what is causing the condition. Are there ways to prevent this to happen in a person? Yes, and that is through the help of some Herbs. Herbs have been given credit to help improve many things including memory. It is done by a combination of herbs that attack different areas of the brain and body that can help the body’s defenses against memory loss and mental disease. There are five herbs in which doctors, scientists and nutritionist agree and believe that it will help to aid people to restore memory loss.

1. Ginseng

There are different types of ginseng, but all of them can help the brain in some manner. Panax ginseng is one of the best herbs. It helps increase the brain’s neurotransmitter activity. Another is Siberian ginseng; it helps people overcome some symptoms of senility. It can also help people to calm down and relaxed.

2. Rosemary

It is a woody perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves. It helps to enhance memory, calms the nerves, stimulates the circulatory system which helps bring new blood to the brain and helps prevent breakdown of neurotransmitters in the brain. It can be use as aromatherapy. It also helps to fight off free radicals which can destroy brain cells.

3. Ginkgo Biloba

It has more than 40 active substances which includes flavonoids and terpenoids. It helps to boost the immune system and helps the brain in fighting the free radicals.

4. Gotu Kola

It grows in swampy and watery places. It helps calm anxiety and stimulate brain functions to improve memory. Some studies shows that it can help boost IQ by improving blood circulation to the brain. It can also help to cure people with uterine cancer, colds, and liver ailments. It has high concentration of B-complex vitamins which helps the nervous system.

5. Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is very important in brain health. It helps cure nerve damage that can inhibit brain function of antioxidants. It also helps slow down brain deterioration. It helps reduce depression by altering serotonin levels.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Foods That Fight Wrinkles


They say that wrinkles are sign of aging. But don’t you know that we can avoid these? The food that we eat has a lot to say in order to stay healthy and beautiful. That is why if you love the white stuff, I’m talking about “sugar”. It can make your skin sag, crinkle and wrinkle before it’s time. That is because of glycation. It happens when sugar hits your bloodstream, gloms on to proteins and forms the suitably named AGEs (Advanced Glycation End products). AGEs are bad news for your skin. They damage the collagen and elastin fibers that keep it strong and supple. Though scientists aren’t ready to say that “sugar causes wrinkles”, but doctors know from observing people with poorly manage diabetes an out of control blood sugar does to skin which causes “premature” aging. So it is a good idea to keep extra inspiration to skip the cakes, cookies and sugary drinks, instead fill your plate with wrinkle fighter foods. According to Amy Wechsler, MD, Manhattan Dermatologist that certain nutrients help nourishes the fibers that keep skin stretchy and healthy. You must have to serve yourself this way:

1.      Cover 50% of your plate with fruits and vegetables.

The antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals in plants act like a dietary highway patrol, pulling over speeding free radicals before they can damage your skin’s collagen and elastin. Vitamin is also essential and we have to take a lot of because it has a great contribution in making new collagen. Since sunlight reduces vitamin E, you need to continually replenish your supply from food not from supplements. Nuts and seeds are full of vitamin C. So add extra flavor or crunch by topping your fruits and veggies with nuts, seeds and sprinkle of olive oil. Olive oil has healthy fats that help skin cells resist wrinkle-causing sun damage.

2.      Fill at least 25% of your plate with lean protein.

Think about fish, skinless white-meat poultry, beans, chickpeas, lentils and tofu, they all give good proteins that your body needs to make new skin cells and keep up with its own anti-aging skin repairs.

3.      Fill 25% of your plate with 100% whole grains.

Load your plate with whole-wheat pasta, brown or wild rice, barley, any bread made from 100% whole grains. They are full of fiber which steadies blood sugar and it has selenium and zinc that helps harness the collagen and elastin-damaging free radicals.

Monday, July 4, 2011

What Triggers Migraine

Have you been attack by migraines?  What are the reasons that triggers for the attack? There are factors why some people experience migraines. These could be by certain foods they eat, strong perfumes, flickering lights, sudden change of weather and other environmental factors that can trigger the attack. But not everyone has the same triggers and not every time and that’s make the migraine trigger a frustrating prey to hunt down. However, there is a general agreement about the most common triggers, be aware of the following and it help reduce your headache frequency.
A. Food triggers
Here's a partial list of major food triggers, according to the National headache Foundation:
  • Ripened cheeses (such as cheddar, Emmentaler, Stilton, Brie, and Camembert)
  • Chocolate
  • Marinated, pickled, or fermented food
  • Foods that contain nitrites or nitrates (bacon, hot dogs) or MSG (soy sauce, meat tenderizers, seasoned salt)
  • Sour cream
  • Nuts, peanut butter
  • Sourdough bread
  • Broad beans, lima beans, fava beans, snow peas
  • Figs, raisins, papayas, avocados, red plums
  • Citrus fruits
  • Excessive amounts (more than 2 cups total) of caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee, or cola
  • Alcohol (including red wine and beer)
B. Menstruation
Menstrual cycle is a major trigger for many women. It occurs a few days before or during their period or for some women during ovulation. This is due to drop in estrogen, that is why for women near in menopause stage may experience an increasing attack of migraines.

C. Your environment
For some people, strong perfume, weather condition like the heat of the sun is very elemental to trigger their migraine. It can also by flickering lights, a movie screen in a darkened theater.

D. Stress
Don’t you know that stress is considered the most common trigger for migraine? Anxiety, worry, shock and sadness can release certain brain chemicals that lead to a migraine headache.

Remember that triggers are different for everyone; you don’t need to avoid them but be aware of them. Not every trigger is a consistent trigger. Just keep track of the patterns over time then you should be able to make changes that will help you cope without having to sacrifice unnecessarily.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Coconut Water -The Best Energy Drink Ever!


How well do you know about coconut tree? The coconut has many uses and produces products that have a great use in our daily lives. Out of the coconut fruit we can produce coconut oil. The coconut fruit contain coconut water which is more powerful than any leading brand energy drinks. Coconut water is naturally filled with electrolytes, the same compound that of Gatorade and other sports drinks which are drink by athletes to re-energized their body after a tough workout or play. Coconut water is a smart pre-exercise choice if you’re looking to increase endurance and stamina during your workout or play. It is considered a superfood because it is filled with essential minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids to keep the person energized. Unlike any commercial sports drinks, coconut water is low in sugar but high in nutrients. Coconut water can also improve digestion by helping our intestines function properly. It has powerful nutrients to help give us glowing skin. The good news is, it’s been found that it can help lower blood pressure and improve blood circulation.
So, if you are looking for natural, low calorie and healthy energy drink? Look no further than the humble coconut fruit.