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I have loved playing outside in the winter for as long as I can remember. I ve always loved bundling up into as many layers of clothes as I can and then shoving my way into the warmest coat, mittens, hat, and scarf that I can find. As a child I spent as many hours as I could outside. I remember my parents having to call me to come in when dinner was ready or when it was about to get dark. I would reluctantly obey and enter our mudroom to take off my clothes and dry my soaking wet mittens on the heater. As I grew older I still loved spending any free time I got outside each winter. Rather than simply playing in the snow I now spent the hours hiking, skiing, and eventually even snowboarding. I couldn t wait to get home from school, throw my book bag onto my bedroom and floor and begin dressing in the warmest winter gear I could find. I had special mittens by this point that kept my fingers so warm that I almost forgot it was winter. After high school I took a service trip to Mongolia. I had been warned that it would be cold there so I had packed accordingly...

Learn how to reduce cravings for both cigarettes and food. Once you stop smoking, it is important to learn how to handle cravings for cigarettes and food. Remember, a craving only lasts about 5 minutes. Consider these actions to help deal with your cravings. Replace smoking with other activities. Snack on fruit or sugarless gum to satisfy any sweet cravings. Keep your hands busy. Replace the action of holding cigarettes with activities like doodling, working puzzles, knitting, twirling a straw, or holding a pen or pencil. Drink less caffeine. Try to avoid drinking beverages that contain caffeine, such as sodas. Nicotine withdrawal will make you feel jittery and nervous, and the caffeine may only make nicotine withdrawal worse. Get enough sleep. When you feel tired, you are more likely to crave cigarettes and food. Reduce tension. To help relieve tension, relax by meditating, taking a walk, soaking in the tub, or taking deep breaths. Find something that will help you relax and replace the urge to smoke. Get support and encouragement. You need a lot of support...

Cholesterol is produced by the liver and is a fat-like waxy substance. Although cholesterol is usually thought of as a bad thing , the truth is that cholesterol is important to your overall health and helps body function. Every one of your cells within your body is supported by good cholesterol. When cholesterol gets old or if it goes bad then level becomes elevated, it can be dangerous. The good cholesterol helps to get the bad cholesterol back down to safe levels. Whenever the bad LDL VLDL cholesterol level climbs higher it becomes a serious situation. Untreated it can contribute to severe health problems including stroke, kidney damage, diabetes mellitus, and heart disease. People with uncontrolled bad cholesterol are three times more likely to have a heart attack, they are six times more susceptible to develop congestive hear failure, people with high cholesterol will be seven times more likely to have an ischemic stroke. People with high cholesterol may need to take cholesterol blockers to lower their cholesterol. If you are into natural herbs and remedies...

Total cholesterol level can be determined through a simple blood test, and in fact, an at-home test kit is available and can be just as accurate as the standard tests procured in a doctor s office. So how do you know if you re at risk for heart disease or blood clots from cholesterol. The first step is to know your number . In other words, have your cholesterol level checked. 240 mg dL and over People with cholesterol levels over 240mg dL are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. If your cholesterol level is 240 mg dL or greater, consult your doctor and follow his her advice on lowering that level. Your doctor will be best equipped to interpret the results and test further for LDL andHDL levels. Less than 200 mg dL This is where your cholesterol level should be. Even so, to ensure that you have the right balance more HDL than LDL cholesterol you should follow the Guidelines for Healthy Living. Although these levels are important guidelines, they do not give the whole picture they are really just rough guidelines. The LDL cholesterol level is a more...

It is amazing how many people wander through life expecting that fulfillment and happiness will one day just fall into their lap. It s as though if you work hard and sacrifice you will one day receive the reward like it s a prize. The stark reality is that this is never what reality looks like, and if you don t believe me ask any one over 60 years of age about whether or not they have found their reward for their life work. Successful living doesn t just come to those who deserve it or those who have want it. It comes to those who seek it and get it. You are the one who is ultimately in control and responsible for your life. By taking responsibility for your life you can get everything you want to have. Taking responsibility begins by accepting your successes and defeats. It is about having a plan of action and its about learning from your setbacks so that you can readjust your plan. It is often said that if you don t have a plan then you have planned to fail. This is often so true in every respects of your life. If you want to start getting what you want you...