Coffee benefits your health and protects against many diseases.

Why is there resistance to the idea that coffee benefits your health?

Here’s why.

Almost thirty years ago researchers at Harvard University announced a connection between coffee consumption and cancer.

A few years later they retracted the study and recognized that the findings were flawed.
However, since that first study and the media frenzy that followed, coffee has been labeled with the stigma of being unhealthy.

In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.

As you can see from the links to other pages at the end of this page, coffee can help in the prevention and treatment of diseases and illnesses as varied as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, liver disease, skin cancer, Parkinsons's disease and more.

Consider this news item...

Coffee Health Risks: For the moderate drinker, coffee is safe says Harvard Women’s Health Watch.

Despite 20 years of reassuring research, many people still avoid caffeinated coffee because they worry about its health effects. However, current research reveals that in moderation—a few cups a day—coffee is a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. The September issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch weighs the pros and cons of this popular beverage and eases the concerns of moderate coffee drinkers.

The latest research has not only confirmed that moderate coffee consumption doesn't cause harm, it's also uncovered possible benefits. Coffee may reduce the risk of developing gallstones, discourage the development of colon cancer, improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of liver damage in people at high risk for liver disease, and reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease. Coffee has also been shown to improve endurance performance in long-duration physical activities.

Source: Harvard Health Publications, Harvard Medical School, 2006.

And they say there are no coffee benefits when it comes to health?

There is a great deal of research that shows drinking a few cups of coffee a day can be good for you. It not only protects you against a variety of serious diseases, but can also bring a lot of pleasure into your life.

Browse through the various pages below. You'll be amazed by the number of ways in which coffee can benefit your health and protect you against serious illness.

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Walk To Health

Put one foot in front of the other. Repeat. If you can do it 10,000 times a day, you can reduce body fat, boost your mood and cut the risk of heart disease.

How does walking get you fit?

Walking is good for your heart and lungs, and improves cardiovascular fitness. Most of the work is done by the muscles of the lower body, and it’s a weight-bearing activity, so can help improve bone density. At the same time it’s low impact, so it won’t strain your joints.
It’s also free, saves on petrol or bus fares and is better for the planet. Half of all journeys in the UK are shorter than two miles. Most people can easily walk that!

Do I have to walk really fast for it to work?

No. It's the distance covered that matters, not the time. Your size, stride and speed will affect how many calories your burn in 10,000 steps. For a 70kg (11 stone) woman walking at a fairly brisk pace of 3.5 miles an hour, it would take around 90 minutes and burn over 400 calories.

Walking will:
Increase your muscle tone.
Boost metabolism.
Ease stress.
Raise energy levels.
Improve sleep.

Isn’t walking too easy if I want to get fit?

If you want to get fit for sport then yes, you do need to work hard. And sport or working out in the gym are popular ways of getting and keeping fit. But you can get major health benefits from relatively mild exercise, as long as you do enough and do it regularly.

Of course, you have to watch your diet too: a good walk isn’t an excuse to eat that extra jam doughnut.

Does walking have any other health benefits?

Regular walking can reduce the risk of:

• Coronary heart disease.


• Diabetes.


• Stroke.


• High blood pressure.


• Cancer.


• Osteoporosis.


• Arthritis.

It can also help you to deal with anxiety and stress, and may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

How can I fit all this walking into my day?

Walking doesn’t need to feel like exercise. It can just be part of your daily routine. You could stop driving to the local shop and walk there instead. If you use the bus or tube, get off one stop early and walk.
Or take a walk in your lunch hour: half an hour’s walk after a meal cuts the amount of fat your body stores by using it to fuel your exercise.

How can I make sure I'm doing enough?

A pedometer is a great way to measure your walking steps. They’re the size of a pager, cost around £10 from large pharmacies and clip easily to your waistband

Special credit : http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/women1839/Pages/Walktohealth.aspx

How to Cover Dark Circles And Blemishes

Unless your skin is absolutely flawless, concealer is a must. So before you use foundation have blemishes and dark circles concealed. The first step in concealing, whether it is dark circles or blemishes is choosing the right concealer. A good concealer does not go on dry and make your skin look cracked but is smooth, creamy and blends easily. Concealers that work best have a yellowish tone.

Dark Circles:
1. Before applying concealer gently pat a light eye cream under the eye to moisturize the skin. Use your ring finger to pat on moisturizer and concealer since the skin in this area is extra delicate and the ring finger, which has the least amount of strength, is less likely to pull or tear.

2. To apply concealer use a concealer brush (similar to a lip brush with soft bristles) to get in those hard to reach areas such as the inner corners of eyes and to get concealer exactly were you want it.

3. Apply the concealer under your eyes up as far as the lash line to the inner corners. Do not apply concealer to you eyelids because your eye shadow will crease. Then, pat to blend with your ring finger.

4. Apply foundation over the concealer, also in a patting motion around the eyes, being careful not to rub any concealer off.

5. In order for your foundation to have a nice clear look you must use an exfoliant regularly.

After you have applied foundation use powder to keep the foundation in place. For more about foundation application go to http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Beauty-Tip:-Foundation-Secrets-For-A-Flawless-Complexion&id=4556

Blemishes:
1. Moisturize as usual and then blot a little concealer on the blemish using a concealer brush.

2. Apply foundation

3. If the blemish is still visible use the brush to paint a little foundation over the blemish.

4. Use just one dab of powder on the blemish to set the foundation.

5. You are ready to go.

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