LIFESTYLE - Here's why you must have sex everyday - INDIA

Have you ever heard that song called Sexual Healing? It's not just a metaphor. Sex can actually heal. It can heal your body and mind and prevent lots of diseases.

Some say it's the first medicine ever known to man and it should be administered daily. Sounds too good to be true? Let's discover the four reasons for which a man should have sex each day.

Great form of exercise
Making love is a form of physical activity. During intercourse, the physiological changes in your body are consistent with a workout. You must have noticed that the respiratory rate rises, which means you get tired. Hence, you burn calories. If you have sex three times a week for 15 minutes (but we know you can do better than that) you'll burn about 7.500 calories in a year. That's the equivalent of jogging 75 miles! Heavy breathing raises the amount of oxygen in your cells, and the testosterone produced during sex keeps your bones and muscles strong.

Pain relief
The "Honey, not today, I have a headache" cannot be an excuse any more. During sex, both male and female bodies produce endorphins, hormones that act as weak painkillers. A study conducted by Gina Ogden showed that during sexual stimulation and especially during orgasm, we don't feel pain. If she finds another excuse, remind her that sex is good for her entire reproductive system, because it trains the PC muscle, which keeps the reproductive organs in shape. In women, sex can also increase fertility, postpone the menopause and relieve PMS symptoms.

Prostate protection
Most of the fluid you ejaculate is secreted by the prostate gland. If you stop ejaculating, the fluid stays in the gland, which tends to swell, causing lots of problems. Regular ejaculation will wash those fluids out and ensure the well being of your prostate until old age. Problems may also occur when you suddenly change the frequency of ejaculations.

Prevents erectile dysfunctions
Fifty per cent of men older than 40 suffer from erectile dysfunctions and all young men fear the moment when they won't be able to get it up any more. The best medicine against impotence is...sex. An erection keeps the blood flowing through your penile arteries, so the tissue stays healthy. Plus, doctors compare an erection to an athletic reflex: the more you train the more capable you are to perform.

Stress relief
It's a scientific fact: sex can be a very effective way of reducing stress levels. During sex your body produces dopamine, a substance that fights stress hormones, endorphins, aka "happiness hormones" and oxytocin, a desire-enhancing hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.

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Run, even if you don't like to

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Run, even if you don't like to

We give you reasons why you should do it

Whether you like it or not, running is one of the best forms of exercise to keep yourself fit — and not just that, it's great for weight control as well. A 30 to 45 minute run, about three to four times a week, will trim your waistline, strengthen your cardiovascular system and even help foster a positive mental attitude. We list some reasons why you should start running today...

- One of the quickest way to cardiovascular fitness, the more frequently you run, the fitter you get.

- You don't need to invest in heavy-duty equipment in order to start running. Get yourself a pair of sturdy running shoes, a couple of track pants, shorts and tees, and you're ready to go.

- You don't need to be a long distance runner in order to be a good runner. Running is easy to learn. Just make sure your posture is correct when you run.

- Not only is running good for your physical state, it is also mentally stimulating.

- Feeling stressed? Get out and run! Experts say that running is great for reducing stress levels. When you run, it helps clear your head and concentrate better.

- Running is one of the most flexible methods of training — no matter where you are or how old you are, it is nearly always possible to step out for a jog.

- Not only does running strengthen your heart but also reduces the actual resting heart rate.

- Running helps you lose weight and tones your muscles by getting rid of excess fat and converting it to muscle. The more you run, the more weight you lose.

- Research also says that running is good for your sex drive.

- Got a hangover? Running is a great way to recover because a run helps clear your head faster than just sitting around nursing your headache.

- You don't need to run alone. Ask a friend to accompany you. This way you can have company as well as encourage each other.

- Running improves your concentration because when you run, you're forced to concentrate more.

- The endurance you build up through running is useful for other sports as well.

LIFESTYLE - CANADA

Manage stress by changing perceptions

 

By Tom Hill, Special to The SunMay 31, 2012

 

Learning how to de-stress is important to your health.

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
- Abraham Lincoln

According to the 16th president of the United States, happiness is an emotion we can choose to experience above and beyond any external factors.
Along those same lines, says internationally renowned speaker Dr. Ken Nedd, much of the stress we feel in our busy lives today is also volitional.
"Stress is the response you make when you perceive that the circumstances of your life, the difficulties around you, are beyond your ability to cope," says Nedd, a Vancouver doctor who specializes in stress management.
According to Nedd, commuting through traffic, paying bills, confronting a boss, and managing your time might represent practical challenges. It is the perception of those challenges that makes them stressful.
Nedd offers three simple ways to avoid feeling stressed.

1 . BACK AWAY FROM CONFLICTS
"Even if you're feeling strong and you see a conflict coming, don't feel that you need to problem or stressor, it's important to keep everything in perspective, Nedd notes. "It's not the big stressors that cause the most disease, it's the tiny irritations, the mundane things of life that will often cause stress." fight," Nedd says. Making the conscious decision to not confront each and every problem will allow you to remain calmer and less combative.
2. OVERLOOK SOME MISTAKES
Worrying about every detail
When considering a particular will make you less prepared to deal with the situations that will make a difference in the long run.
3. AVOID ANTICIPATORY STRESS
A major element of feeling stressed is expecting to feel stressed, says Nedd.
"One thing I found with my patients is they come to see me [already] stressed out about something that's going to happen."
In this case, Nedd suggests Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT), a psychotherapeutic treatment that falls within the realm of cognitive behavioural therapy.
SIT has patients work with their therapist to anticipate a stressful moment, situation, or day and then pre-emptively address them.
"Just imagine yourself actually there," Nedd suggests. "See [the stressful situation] happening, but see yourself handling it well without stress. That way your brain will learn how to deal with those types of difficulties."
Because stress is perceived, he says, it is a matter of simply correcting the response to a challenging situation and retraining the instinct that perceives it as stressful.