//////////////////..........ABT COM=Clinical Depression Vs. Sadness
Monday July 20, 2009
Q. What is the difference between clinical depression and sadness?
A. Although depression is often thought of a being an extreme state of sadness, there is a vast difference between clinical depression and sadness. Sadness is a part of being human, a natural reaction to painful circumstances. All of us will experience sadness at some point in our lives. Depression, however, is a physical illness with many more symptoms than an unhappy mood. The person with clinical depression finds that there is not always a logical reason for his dark feelings. Exhortations from well-meaning friends and family for him to "snap out of it" provide only frustration for he can no more "snap out of it" than the diabetic can will his pancreas to produce more insulin. Sadness is a transient feeling that passes as a person comes to term with his troubles. Depression can linger for weeks, months or even years. The sad person feels bad, but continues to cope with living. A person with clinical depression may feel overwhelmed and hopeless.
/////////////////Diabetic Diet: The Basics
Be consistent. Eat about the same amount of food each day around the same times of day, and don't skip meals or regular snacks.
Watch the type of calories you eat. Between 40 percent to 60 percent of the calories in a healthy diet will come from carbohydrates. Around 20 percent of calories should come from protein and 30 percent or less from fat.
Consume carbohydrates high in fiber. They digest slowly and keep blood sugar levels stable. Pick foods made with whole grains rather than products containing processed grains. Brown rice, dried beans, whole wheat spaghetti, and lentils are good choices.
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. In general, eat more non-starchy vegetables, and reduce your portions of everything else. Non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, carrots, or green beans are best. Remember that whole fruits and vegetables are more nutritious than juices or dried fruit.
Eat foods low in saturated fat and free of trans-fats. Choose lean meats. Cuts of beef and pork that end in "loin," like pork loin and sirloin, are winners. Skip the skin on poultry.
Steer clear of foods that contain large amounts of added sugars. Drink water instead of soda or fruit punch. Avoid high-calorie snack foods like cookies, cake, and ice cream.
////////////////////AVOID CIC-COOKIES,ICE CREAM,CAKE-IN FACT BAN THEM LIKE TOBACCO
/////////////////////SOLUBLE FIBERS-Insoluble or Soluble Fiber: Which Lowers Cholesterol?
Studies Show That Soluble Fiber May Help Lower Cholesterol More
By Jennifer Moll, About.com
Updated: May 27, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
There are two types of fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. While both of these are important to include in your diet, studies have shown that one type of fiber can also help to lower your cholesterol.
We have already known some of the other heatlhy benefits that fiber has to offer. It helps with normal bowel function and it adds bulk to foods to make you feel fuller. However, there is evidence of another, essential benefit that fiber may have is that it can improve your heart health.
Types of Fiber
Although there are several forms of fiber, they can be classified into two major groups: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. While both are good for the body, only one group has been shown to be beneficial in lowering your cholesterol.
Soluble fiber can be dissolved in water and forms a gel-like consistency in the digestive tract. On the other hand, insoluble fiber cannot be dissolved in water, so it passes through the digestive tract relatively unchanged. When it comes to your heart health, it appears that only soluble fiber is beneficial in lowering your cholesterol. In fact, studies have shown that consuming 10 to 25 grams soluble fiber a day can lower cholesterol by 18%.
However, it appears to only lower your “bad” cholesterol (LDL) –- your “good” cholesterol (HDL) and triglycerides are only minimally, if at all, affected by soluble fiber. Additionally, insoluble fiber does not appear to affect cholesterol levels, but it is important in maintaining a healthy colon.
Where Can I Get Soluble Fiber?
A variety of foods contain soluble fiber. By consuming the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes in the Food Pyramid, you should be able to obtain the recommended amount of soluble fiber each day.
While fiber supplements can be used to fulfill this requirement, it is not recommended that you use them as substitute for eating a healthy . Fruits and vegetables also contain important nutrients, such as vitamins, that cannot be obtained through a fiber supplement.
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Peace with a club in hand is war.
~Portuguese Proverb~
////////////////HEART VS MIND=AMYGDALA VS FRONTAL CORTEX
////////////////Chapter I: The Yoga of Arjuna's Despondancy
I.47. Sanjaya said(to Dhritarashtra):
Having thus spoken in the midst of the battlefield, Arjuna,
casting away his bow and arrow, sat down on the seat of the
chariot with his mind overwhelmed with sorrow.
Thus in the Upanishads of the glorious Bhagavad Gita, the science
of the Eternal, the scripture of Yoga, the dialogue between
Sri Krishna and Arjuna, ends the first discourse entitled
'THE YOGA OF THE DESPONDANCY OF ARJUNA'.
CR CRSH DSPNDNCY
//////////////////Risky Driving Puts Young Drivers At High Danger Of Crashing (July 25, 2009) -- Australia's largest study of young drivers has shown that risky driving habits are putting young drivers at a significantly increased risk of crashing, irrespective of their perceptions about road safety. The study surveyed 20,000 young drivers and examined their crashes reported to police. Young drivers involved in the study who said they undertook risky driving were 50 percent more likely to crash. ..
////////////////////////////////////////////////////Chimps, Like Humans, Focus On Faces (July 28, 2009) -- A chimp's attention is captured by faces more effectively than by bananas. A series of experiments suggests that the apes are wired to respond to faces in a similar manner to humans. .
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