Chrysanthemum

Written by Patricia Valle


~Chrysanthemum~

Chrysanthemum (chrysanthemum sinese and chrysanthemum indictum) are fromrepparttar Asteraceae (compositae) family, and are related to marigolds, zinnias, dahlias and sunflowers. Originally cultivated in China, this remarkable flower is now grown all overrepparttar 113732 world. There are over 200 species inrepparttar 113733 genus. The name Chrysanthemum is derived fromrepparttar 113734 Greek, (chyros), meaning "golden and anthos", meaning "flower". The flowers come in every color except blue, and are mainly used for ornamental purposes inrepparttar 113735 United States. They are, however, used as a food in salads, cooking, beverages, and can be found in many markets.

The Chinese use chrysanthemum as a cooling beverage to help alleviate headaches and fever, and also to remove toxins fromrepparttar 113736 body. The flowers are also known to act as a blood purifier, counteracting

Setting Realistic Goals for Weight Loss

Written by Larry Denton


There are many reasons for people who are overweight or obese to lose weight. To live longer. To look better. To have more energy. To feel better. No matter whatrepparttar reason, successful weight loss and healthy, sustained weight management depend on sensible goals and realistic expectations. If you set achievable goals for yourself, chances are you'll be more likely to meet them and have a better chance of keepingrepparttar 113731 weight off. You shouldn't strive to lose 50 pounds in a month. In fact, losing even five to 10 percent of your weight, over a matter of time, isrepparttar 113732 kind of goal that can improve your health.

Most people who are successful at losing weight and keeping it off, have a "oh goodness" moment, when something clicks and they don't want to be this size any longer. Motivations vary. Some people worry about chronic diseases like diabetes or coronary problems. Others are preparing for a special event--a wedding, reunion, or special birthday, such as their 40th or 50th. Some people find in embarrassing to have difficulty fitting into theater seats or behindrepparttar 113733 steering wheel of their vehicle. Having to buy extra large clothing from special shops is a psychological motivation for others.

Whateverrepparttar 113734 reason, pick a plan. One diet does not fit all. And for obvious health concerns, overweight people should try to lose weight gradually. Try not to exceed two pounds per week. Fad diets which ignorerepparttar 113735 principles ofrepparttar 113736 U.S. government Dietary Guidelines may result in short term weight loss, but may do so atrepparttar 113737 risk of your long-term health. And many ofrepparttar 113738 fad diets--likerepparttar 113739 infamous Cabbage Soup Diet--can undermine your health and lead to psychological despair and disappointment when you regainrepparttar 113740 weight shortly after you lose it.

Doctors, dieticians and other health experts agree thatrepparttar 113741 best way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories and increase physical activity so you burn more energy. There are no "super foods" that either cause you to gain weight or help you lose it. That'srepparttar 113742 reason to ignore products or programs that promise quick and easy results, or that promise permanent results without permanent changes in your lifestyle. Any ad that says you can lose weight without lowering calorie intake and/or increasing your physical activity is selling a fantasy dream,repparttar 113743 "magic bullet" which simply does not exist.

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