Longevity Tips

Aside from the known ways to prolong life such as to stop smoking, regular exercise and proper diet, there are many other. Check out the following tips:

1. Always use your mind. 
Additional 4 years. Use your brain to blunt it. Continue to study even with age. According to the analysis of Rush University Medical Center Chicago, those who are fond of reading, studying and answering crossword puzzles decreases the chance of having an Alzheimer's disease.

2. Choose a room with great views.
Additional 2 years. This is true. When you see beautiful and scenic views, you feel better. According to physician's findings, patients who see beautiful landscapes healed faster.

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3. Be active in the community.
Additional 3 years. Helping the community and having many friends makes you live longer. According to the study of 3,617 people by Professor Peggy Thoits of Vanderbilt University, those who help and serve the less fortunate feels happier and as a result they have more self confidence and a healthy body. When we help others, our body creates endorphins, a chemical that make us happy.

4. Avoid excessive noise.
Additional 1 year. According to the World Health Organization, excessive noise can cause heart disease and other illnesses. The noise of cars on the road (about 50 decibels) has bad effects in our health in the long run. Even when sleeping, we hear the noise and it produces stress in our body.

5. Avoid air pollution.
Additional 2 years. According to experts, air pollution such as sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides can cause heart attack. In the study made by Dr. Gerard Hoek of the Netherlands, people living along major roads are prone to having asthma, cough and heart disease. To prevent pollution, plant many trees.

Flushing Out Gallstones Naturally

During my annual medical exam last September 23, 2012, my doctor requested me to undergo an ultrasound of my spleen, liver and gallbladder. Medical result showed that I have gallstones.

Gallstone sizes are ranging from 0.4 to 0.7 cm. According to my doctor it's the reason why I feel bloated after eating meal as well as the reason for my colic and indigestion pains.

I googled for the non-surgical removal of gallstones and found an interesting site about how to remove gallstones naturally. I decided to follow the procedures from the website and bought the necessary things for flushing out my gallstones:
1. apples (14 pieces with the size smaller than my fist)
2. lemons (2 pieces)
3. welch grape juice
4. extra virgin olive oil

My procedure:
1. Oct. 1-3, Mon. to Wed.   - Eat 1 apple before every meal. Consume 4 apples a day for 3 days.
2. Oct. 4, Thurs.                - Eat 1 apple before breakfast and lunch. Stop eating solid foods after 1PM.
                                          Drink lots of fruit juices and water in the afternoon.
                                          Stop liquid intake after 6PM.
                                          Mix 125 ml olive oil, lemon juice100 ml, grape juice 100 ml and drink at 7PM.
                                          After drinking, expect nausea and mildly elevated body temperature.
3. Oct. 5, Fri.                   - Success! Flushed out below six green matters, sizes ranging from 0.4 to 0.7 cm.

I will request for another ultrasound of my gallbladder soon and will keep you posted of the result.

Disclaimer:
Although the above procedure worked for me, please consult your physician first before trying to do the same, as result may vary and may not work for you.

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