SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS

SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS FOR THE SMOKERS WHO WANTED TO QUIT SMOKING.

EAT BY THE CLOCK

Forget eating three big meals a day. Eat around the clock. That doesn't mean bingeing on junk food whenever you see fit. Instead they encourage eating small, balanced meals.
The body usually needs three to four hours to digest an average size meal. To prevent the body from going into starvation mode, you should refuel it on cue. This also prevents your blood sugar from dropping in between meals. Keep healthy snacks on hand, and enjoy them between breakfast and lunch, and lunch and dinner.

BAD BREATH - HOW TO ELIMINATE?

Don't let bad breath spoil a romantic evening. Some simple steps — from daily flossing to snacking on sugar-free foods — can help keep your breath fresh.

Fortunately, there's much you can do to battle bad breath. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Brush and floss daily.
2. Brush your tongue and use a tongue scraper if necessary.
3. Rinse with plain water after meals if brushing isn't an option.
4. Get regular professional checkups to catch and treat periodontal disease.
5. Seek medical care for underlying health problems.
6. Snack on sugar-free foods (such as carrots and celery) or chew gum sweetened with xylitol to clear away debris and keep saliva flowing.
7. Use an over-the-counter mouthwash containing zinc. Your dentist may also prescribe a rinse with chlorhexidine. Be aware, though, that long-term use of this ingredient can stain teeth.

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH POTASSIUM?

Potassium is an important mineral whose importance is often overlooked. However, it plays a huge role in optimal functioning of both the heart and the nervous system. Potassium also plays a role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. The average person should consume an estimated 2,000 milligrams of potassium per day. Excellent sources of potassium include: raisins, prunes, bananas, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges, beans, peas, turkey and fish.

IMPROVE YOUR SEX LIFE... LOSE WEIGHT

A little weight loss can go a long way...in the bedroom. Research shows that losing just 10 percent of those extra pounds can dramatically improve your sex life. Experts say that's because people tend to have a better self image when they lose weight, making them more comfortable when it comes to intimacy. Shedding just 10 pounds can improve your libido. Following a low-fat diet that helps improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels will also boost your sex drive.

BULIMIA -- DO YOU HAVE THIS?

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder that involves uncontrollable eating of large amounts of food, regardless of hunger. People with bulimia may also try to get rid of the food they have eaten by vomiting, taking laxatives, or other methods.

WORRIED ABOUT HAIR LOSS?

Want to know how much hair you're losing?

Start counting -- the hairs on your comb, not on your head.

Dermatologist demonstrated that a so-called "60-second hair count" is a simple and reliable away to get a grip on whether you're balding and, if so, how fast.

The procedure, which can be carried out in the convenience of your own home, may reassure the adult male -- or not.

Hair loss is fraught with emotions... Here is a hair count that allows the person to get a handle as to what's going on with their hair.

With something like the 60-second hair count, you can participate and monitor in an objective fashion what's going on with your hair."
The reality is that hair loss is incredibly common among men and women. Fifty percent of both genders will have hair loss by the age of 50. That's a big number.

Not only do experts not know how much hair loss is normal, they also don't have any standardized way of assessing the amount of hair lost on an average day.

Here are instructions on how to perform the count:

• Comb your hair for 60 seconds over a pillow or sheet of contrasting color before shampooing. Pull the comb from the back top of the scalp forward to the front of the scalp for 60 seconds. "That 60 seconds allows you to dislodge any of the resting hairs that are supposed to be shed.

• Repeat the procedure before three consecutive shampooing sessions, always using the same comb.

• Count and record the number of hairs in the comb and on the pillow or sheet.

• Repeat the procedure every month and discuss results with your dermatologist

Try it at home so you would know if you are balding or not. FUN AND EASY.