Alcohol Abuse: an IntroductionWritten by Ryan Fyfe
Alcohol abuse is a very common type of abuse that we often overlook. This abuse can take control of our lives and jeopardize things that are most important to us, like our families, friends, and our life. Recognizing problem is first step towards taking action towards a healthier lifestyle.Are you drinking too much? It is recommended that a woman shouldn’t have more than seven drinks a week, and no more than three drinks on any one occasion. Men shouldn’t have more than 14 drinks a week and no more than 4 on any one occasion. These numbers are simple a general guideline to follow when determining if you are drinking too much. Things that can easily affect these numbers are tolerance, body mass, and diet. If you can say that you are over those numbers, next step is to realize that you might be drinking heavily
| | Why you Should Eat HealthierWritten by Ryan Fyfe
Every where you look you see articles or news or stories on how America is overweight. This probably doesn’t surprise anyone, as you only have to take a quick look around to see that our lifestyles don’t promote good health. We drive in cars. We eat fast food. We sit in offices. We simply don’t care enough about our health. Eating healthy is a simple step that you can take to improve your general health.Why you should eat healthier: ----- Energy - You will notice a huge difference in your energy levels and your stability through out day. Smarter food choices will provide your body with energy that you require to complete everyday tasks. If you’ve ever wondered why you will hit major energy highs and lows throughout your day, you should look into your diet and see if you are making smart food choices. This might be simply replacing junk food snacks with fruits or vegetables, or packing a sandwich rather than going out for fast food at lunch. Eating healthy can also save you a lot of money! Mental Alertness - It’s been proven several times that a mind fueled on healthy foods is more alert and can operate at a higher level. I have seen results to studies done on hundreds of average people. Simple tests like memory games, and reflex times. Healthy people, especially those who exercise regularly come out on top overall every time. This isn’t rocket science. If you can imagine your body as an automobile. When is last time you put dirty fuel or oil in your car? Our body is same way. We must take care of ourselves, to operate at maximum performance levels.
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