A predominance of Alpha waves in brain is associated with accelerated learning, focus and enhanced creativity. When you are focus on something, there is a predominance of Alpha waves. No matter what your profession or hobby, these attributes will increase your productivity and enhance your experience.

FINDING THE HIGHER SELF - THE THETA CONNECTION

A deep meditative state is true bliss. Increase your Theta waves and you are on your way to this state. In Theta state you can lose your attachment to physical body. You will feel a deep sense of physical relaxation. This disconnect of mind and body allows you to focus on inner you, higher self. This is ideal state to begin your journey into meditation.

SLEEP AND MORE - THE DELTA CONNECTION

A Delta state has long been associated with sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, CDs targeting this range will help immensely. Having a CD that targets Delta brainwaves will allow you to enter a deep sleep state easily. It will be time to say goodbye to insomnia!

Recently there has also been some research that suggests that an even deeper meditative state can occur during predominate Delta wave activity. As you gain experience and comfort with meditation, you may want to try reaching a Delta state during meditation.

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Calories, Calories From Fat and Percent Daily Values

This part of a food label provides calories per serving and calories that come from fat. If you need to know total number of calories you eat every day or number of calories that come from fat, this section provides that information. Remember that this part of label doesn't tell you whether you are eating saturated or unsaturated fat.

On right side of a food label, you'll see a column that lists percentages. These percentages refer to percent daily values (%DV). Percent daily values tell you how much of something, whether it's fat, sugar or vitamin A, one serving will give you compared to how much you need for entire day. It will help you gauge percentage of a nutrient requirement met by one serving of product. One way to use this section of label is when you comparison shop. For example, if you're concerned with sodium, you can look at two foods and choose food with lower % DV. Are you trying to eat a low-fat diet? Look for foods that have a lower percent daily value of fat.

The %DV is based on how much or how little of key nutrients you should eat whether you eat 2,000 or 2,500 calories a day. So if you eat a 2,000-calorie diet, you should eat less than 65 grams of fat in all foods you eat for day. If you're eating 12 grams of fat in your one serving of macaroni and cheese (remember that's one cup), you can calculate how much fat you have left for day. You can use bottom part of food label in white to compare what you are eating to % DV you're allowed for that nutrient, whether it's fat, sodium or fiber. If you need more or less than 2,000 or 2,500 calories, you'll need to adjust this accordingly.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program.