http://www.pedagogijaffsa.com com_fireboard en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 06:23:29 -0600 fb_rsspower.gif http://www.pedagogijaffsa.com 88 http://www.pedagogijaffsa.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=5626&catid=4 In one experiment, half the subjects were served carrots while the other half had a choice of carrots or celery. Only 69 percent of the first group ate their vegetables, compared with 91 percent of the latter group. It's not that celery fans are more common, says David Just, PhD: Limiting food choices induces a natural tendency to rebel against restrictions. When we're able to make a choice, even a meaningless choice, we value the outcome more highly. In other words, by packing two veggies, you'll up y... http://www.pedagogijaffsa.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=5625&catid=4 Food can be a strong support in the quest for a good night’s sleep. Some insomnia sufferers wake at night because their blood sugar drops too low. Adequate protein and healthy fat intake can help stabilize blood sugar through the night, and allow the liver to let out stored sugar molecules as needed for a good night’s sleep. Foods can also support the healthy production of brain neurotransmitters and create calming results in the body. Here are the most common sleep scenarios and some of our favorite foo... http://www.pedagogijaffsa.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=5624&catid=4 In our clinic, we have found excellent results for insomnia. Since nighttime is often a time when our busy days of work, stress and distraction finally wind down , we believe the nighttime may be the first chance your brain has to process your life and the day. At this time, thoughts race through and can keep up us up. Keeping nighttime rituals, including getting to bed at the same time (preferably between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.), using orange lighting 1 hour before bed, shutting down all computers, cell p... http://www.pedagogijaffsa.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=5623&catid=4 In 2008, over 56 million sleeping medications were prescribed in the US, and most experts believe the stress from worldwide economic challenges have only increased these numbers. While these pills can help us fall and stay asleep, it is known that these medications do not allow the body to fall into the deep phases of sleep that allow for the best health benefits sleep can give us. It is also well-known that all of these medications have the risk of dependence and withdrawal effects, which can make them h... http://www.pedagogijaffsa.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=5622&catid=4 Don't count on getting the spectacular body of a movie star—unless, that is, you were blessed with a naturally great figure. And certainly don't blame yourself for not measuring up (or down, as the case may be). Celebrities have private chefs; trainers like me working with them 24 hours a day, six days a week; and plastic surgeons to fix whatever problems are left, says Jillian. And then there's good lighting, airbrushing, and all sorts of photographic wizardry. Hollywood, she adds, is a very small ... http://www.pedagogijaffsa.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=5621&catid=4 Personal trainers can be invaluable if you're a rank beginner, have hit the doldrums, or worry that you can't stay motivated on your own. 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