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Research shows two thirds of smokers actually want to quit, but not all of them managed to overcome the addiction. Various alternative ways to stop the tobacco addiction are offered, one with laser therapy.
Actually, this therapy is not new because it was introduced since 2009. But until now there has been a lot of health care services to apply because it has not been many studies that prove its effectiveness.
In the UK, this therapy is only administered in clinics alternative. Government hospitals did not perform, but does not prohibit laser therapy for smokers who want to quit can benefit.
"There is not enough evidence to recommend this therapy. But if someone finds an effective way for him to quit smoking, of course it is great because smoking triggers many diseases and premature death," said a spokesman for the Ministry of Health in an interview with The Sun.
One of the successful laser therapy of patients overcome tobacco addiction is Susie Russell, a woman 34 years old from Liverpool. This woman smoking since teenage years and classified as heavy smokers who can not start a day without tobacco in the morning.
But since undergoing two sessions of laser therapy in a clinic in Wimbledon, he never again felt sakau or addiction. Finally he visited the clinic on 26 November 2010 and since then she has never smoked a withdrawal, though not rokokpun.
"Previously I had also tried other therapies, with drugs that made me hallucinate, feel sick and then hypnotized to quit smoking. But another recurrence, and only this time it could work," said Susi was quoted as saying by The Sun on Friday (31/12/2010 ).
Laser therapy is provided at least in two sessions, each carried out within 30-60 minutes. Each session contains a low-power laser beam shooting into a number of points in the ear, nose, arms and wrists that way it works is similar to acupuncture.
One of the studies that prove the effectiveness of this therapy ever conducted at Middlesex University in 2009. Of the 340 smokers who were treated in 3-4 sessions, more than 50 percent succeed in stopping smoking without experiencing withdrawal symptoms until several months later.
New Year's resolutions are usually made by adults who already have a mature mind.And not just adults, children can make new year resolutions, particularly resolution for health and fitness.
Reported by About.com, Friday (31/12/2010), here are some healthy new year resolutions for the entire family:
Resolution healthy for kidsI'll try to find a sport (like basketball or soccer) or an activity (like dancing, jumping rope or riding a bike) that I like and do it at least three times a week.I will always wear a helmet when cycling.I will drink milk and water, and limit soda and other soft drinks.I'll get enough sleep every night so I rested and ready to learn and play every day.Healthy resolutions for teensI will eat at least one serving of fruit and one vegetable every day and limit drinking soda.I'll take care of my body through physical activity and good nutrition.I will choose non-violent television shows and video games only one to two hours each day.When I feel angry or stressed, I'll rest and find a healthy way to cope with stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or discussing my problem with parents or friends.Healthy Resolutions for adultsI will make sure my child wear a helmet and other appropriate safety gear sport.I will provide a variety of healthy foods at each meal for the family.I would emphasize nutritious foods such as whole grain breads and cereals, and fruits and vegetables fresh.I'll try to find a sport or activity that I like and do it at least three times a week.Healthy resolution to the familyWe will not eat fast food or less than once per month.We'll add fresh fruit snacks in the daily routine.We will switch to wheat bread, pasta, and cereals.We will always examine food labels and avoid foods high in sugar or trans fats.We'll spend 30 minutes out to play together as often as possible.We'll find a place that provides opportunities for the whole family physically active together.
Dried fruit and nuts are often used as a substitute for chocolate snack while relaxing.But when you are dieting and want to lose weight, you should avoid eating dried fruitand nuts.
Research shows that the dried fruit and nut snacks can actually gain weight and should be avoided for people who are doing weight-loss program.
Studies conducted by the site SupermarketOwnBrandGuide have found that beansoften contain unhealthy saturated fats, while dried fruits usually contain high sugar.
Reported Dailymail, Wednesday (01/05/2011), only 100 grams of Brazil nuts contains16.4 grams of saturated fat, three-quarters of the recommended daily intake for women.
While a handful of raisins contains 69 grams of sugar, more than three-quarters of the recommended amount. For comparison, 100 grams of chocolate contains 47.8 grams of sugar.
The recommended daily amount of sugar for adults is 90 grams. And please note than 100 grams of dried fruits are popular as raisins, grapes and dried dates, all containover 64 grams of sugar.
"The research we do because many people who make New Year's resolution by replacing the chocolate snack with dried fruit and nuts to make it more healthy and lose weight. But the real nuts and dried fruit also contain lots of saturated fat and sugar," explains Martin Isark, SupermarketOwnBrandGuide founder of the site.
There are various ways you can do to lose weight. One way that trust is by consumingcoconut oil. Is it true that coconut oil can lose weight?
Several studies that are specialized for researching coconut oil or other types of fattyacids it contains have shown mixed results in terms of losing weight.
Coconut oil is a tropical vegetable oils made from dried palm fruit from the tree.Coconut oil is comprised mostly of a particular type of saturated fatty acids. In onetablespoon of coconut oil contains 117 calories and 13.6 grams of fat.
"Although the calories dikanudng high palm oil and also contains fat, but coconut oil canincrease metabolism, provide energy, make a person feel fuller and enhance thyroidfunction," said Dr. Donald D Hesrud, association profesor disease prevention andnutrition at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, as quoted from the Mayo Clinic on Friday (07/01/2011).
Experts reveal the type of fatty acids contained in coconut oil is one type of sound, and the body can burn it quickly to become energy.
Coconut oil diets usually by eating as much as three tablespoons of pure coconut oil. In addition a person is also advised to eat foods low in carbohydrates, and graduallyrestricting carbohydrate intake and do a colon cleansing.
If someone wants to use coconut oil as a weight loss program, it must consider thebalance between fat storage of fat consumed by the cells with the fat that is burned into energy. This is to prevent the buildup of fat in the liver.
"Short-term diet of coconut oil may not be harmful to health. But to achieve thenecessary long-term success also plan a healthy overall diet and exercise
