Do Dreams Have Any Real Meaning?

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We are always puzzled by our dreams. And we instinctively try to decipher the meaning of those dreams. But do dreams have any real meaning? Doing a little research, I found out that dreams have the following meanings and purposes. These are 1)to help solve problems, 2) to diagnose illness, 3) to fulfill sexual desires, 4) to cope with trauma, 5) to get rid of clutter, 6) to compensate for our personality, 7) to interpret external stimuli, 8) to provide a form of psychotherapy, 9) to edify the self, and 10) to predict the future.

I explain further the meaning of dreams in my article "10 Functions of Dreaming".

Don't Blame Yourself If You Feel You're Lazy

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Don't blame yourself if you feel you're lazy some of the time. There are many reasons why we are lazy, and the underlying reason could just be a normal physiological response to what we have gone through.

Laziness is almost always coupled with procrastination. Procrastinating people are those who are lazy to do things right before they are needed. This leads to unproductive endeavors, wasting valuable time which would have been devoted to such things that need to be accomplished. Things are difficult to achieve eventually leading one to frustration, at the extreme finding alibis for not being able to do what is expected.

Recognizing these attitudes as undesirable, many people sought advice from experts, hoping that things will work out for them. But what are the real reasons behind these attitudes? Is this really an innate behavior characterizing people? I searched the net and came up with five major reasons why we are lazy at times. These are lack of motivation, lack of sleep, lack of proper nutrition, genetic disposition, and lack of exercise. A more detailed explanation is provided here.

The Dietary Approach Can Bring Your Health Back

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Stroke and heart attack due to hypertension are leading causes of death in many countries. This is more so with increasing unhealthy lifestyles where diet plays a very significant role. Fast-paced life jam-packed with lots of things to work on and quick treats to fill pangs of hunger lead to imbalance in bodily systems. The normal nutritional requirements of the the body is compromised, cholesterol builds up and narrows the arteries thereby increasing blood pressure.

Physicians of late lowered values for people prone to hypertension. Formerly, systolic readings of 120 and diastolic of 80 are considered normal. Nowadays, these are already considered pre-hypertensive values. Normal values should be lower than the usual 120/80.

Dealing with hypertension varies as interaction between genes and environments determines the severity of the condition. Nothing could be done about the gene factor but other predisposing factors allows manipulation. Lifestyle changes are almost always prescribed by doctors. The dietary approach, however, appears to play a great role. It can bring your health back. I present my case to illustrate how diet can significantly bring blood pressure back to normal. I titled it "The Miracle of Diet in Controlling Hypertension".

Many Cases of Cancer Can Be Prevented and Cured

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Hundreds of thousands of people die of cancer each year Cancer has become common place as more carcinogens are found in food and the surrounding environment. Many of these cases are exacerbated by poor lifestyle practices that add insult to injury. It is therefore just fitting that the problem be resolved through simple changes in lifestyle. Many cases of cancer can be prevented and cured just by eating the right stuff and avoiding stressful habits.

Just how should one live to avoid this dreadful disease? One of the ways is to watch out what you drink. Do you know that there are at least 12 Harmful Ingredients in Power Drinks, Colas and Artificial Juice Drinks? Find out what ingredients these are that we usually take for granted.

Ill Effects of Having Too Many Softdrinks

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Some people casually brush aside the ill effects of having too many soft drinks. They don’t know that it could change the quality of their life in the long run.

Softdrinks contain many chemicals that may be hazardous to your health. Among these chemicals are phosphoric acid, caffeine, artificial flavoring or sweetener, carbonated water,benzoates and sorbates. Phosphoric acid can potentially weaken your bones, caffeine are linked to miscarriage, and benzoates and sorbates are preservatives that when combined with Vitamin C produces benzene, a known carcinogen.

Details on the effects of softdrinks can be found in Healthmad.