Archive for August, 2010
I start my day with time out, as I mentioned in a prior article, I believe the time you take out to reflect on your life and where you are going is the most critical factor for success in the NEWSTART program. I am sure you’re wondering, how on earth can it be the most critical factor? What does it do for you? How do you know that it works? Well, I will humbly try to answer those questions for both you and myself. It is vital to remember, that as I write out the following article, in no way have I got all the answers, but perhaps you can join me as fellow travellers on this journey of life.
The more I have looked at health, the more I realise good health isn’t just about been able to lift the heaviest weights, to have the best looking body, or show your six pack, it’s so much more. It’s about a way of life, that you were designed to live. With balance, and poise. Nobility and dignity. Vitality and strength. To connect and feel beyond what our minds can imagine.
Hi everyone, my name is Marlon Wambeek, I created this site with a purpose to honestly educate people about health. I would like to share my experiences and hopefully they can be a help to you as well.
For the best part of the last 10 years of my life I have worked as an Accountant, and a business consultant. But as much as accounting has been a “necessary evil” as one of my clients once told me, my real passion has always been health. (more…)
Well I touched briefly on the concept of NEWSTART in my earlier post. I will endeavour to explain briefly what it is, and how you can apply it to almost anything, whether that be weight loss, more energy, longevity, general well being, athlete, recovery from illness, or anything else for that matter.
So what is it?
Well each word in the acronym NEWSTART means something as follows:
N – Is for Nutrition, the old saying, “you are what you eat”, this couldn’t be more true, we live in a society of instant everything, foods have been processed to the point they shouldn’t be classed as “food” per se. I will explore the massive benefits of eating right, the myths, outright lies, and plain simple truths, and hopefully rather than add to the confusion of this topic, bring some semblance of balance into this well discussed topic. (more…)
I guess this is one of those topics that everyone has an opinion on, my hope is that I can help you sort through the rubbish and see the things that are relevant. There is no one correct way to go about this topic. However I believe there are a few simple themes/rules to follow. I will cover a wide range of topics, but keeping within these themes.
1. Sugar of any sort is a definite no no
2. Less is more
3. Eat living food to be alive, the 80/20 rule
4. Our digestive system leans more towards that of a herbivore
5. Nutrient rich food
6. Organic is better than non-organic
7. Less processed the better
8. Diets aren’t worth didly squat
9. Our bodies are pretty amazing, give them the right fuels/oils(think car) and they will run amazingly
10. Neglect nutrition/food at your own risk, there are more diet related diseases than anything else in this modern era
11. The right foods will energize you and you immune system (more…)
To see how eating habit affects life span, a professor from University of Texas did an experiment on mice.
For the first group of 100 mice, he let them eat without any restriction, just like a buffet meal. The second group was fed only 60% full. And the third group was given food without restriction too. But this time, he reduced protein content to half. After 2.5 years, guess how many mice were still alive out of 100?
* First group (eat without restriction) – only 13 mice was alive. Opsss…
* Second group (eat 60% full) – 97 mice was still alive. Only 3 mice died.
* Third group (eat without restriction with protein cut half) – 50 mice still alive. (more…)
Imagine having a small family car. Instead of using it for short travel between home and office, you use it for long distance travel between different cities every day. Instead of using it 1 hour a day, you use it for 10 hours a day. Instead of driving at 70 km/h, you always speed up to 170 km/h, hitting engine’s red line.
Can you estimate your car life span? Do you expect having various problems with your car after a short time?
Driving your car at high speed for a long time is like always eating too full. You force your body to always work at its red line. (more…)
Your car engine burns fuel to move your car and bring you to anywhere you like to go. As a result, the engine produces exhaust smoke which is toxic. It must be dispersed out from your car. Similarly, your body cell burns nutrient for energy to survive. In the process, it produces free radicals. Since free radical is toxic to your body, it has to be neutralized and expelled. “Just metabolizing food especially fatty and carbohydrate-rich fare causes the body to produce free radicals, which attack cells and can promote the development of chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes and cancer,” says Ronald L. Prior, Ph.D.
Of course, your body can control free radicals in small quantities. But the more you eat, the more free radicals your body produces. Without adequate control, these free radicals easily attack your body cells and eventually cause all sorts of diseases.
Thanks for the article Dr Lee
If you wish to live longer, here are some tips you can follow:
1.. Always eat until 70% full. Do not exceed 80% full. You may want to stop eating when you feel slightly full.
2. Avoid having buffet style meal which makes it harder to control how much you eat. Instead, prepare the food you want to eat in a plate. After finishing it, don’t add anymore food.
3. Leaving the dining table earlier may prevent you from picking some extra food to eat.
4. It is always a good idea to prepare lesser food in the first place. Some people are afraid of having not enough food for everyone. Actually, lesser food is beneficial for everyone.In a restaurant, order in small amount first. You can always add in some extra order if necessary. But if you can get by with the original smaller order, that’s great. (more…)
NEWSTART – Exercise 
This is one of those topics that many people cringe at; it’s the one thing that is often a stumbling block for many. I would like our readers to really take up the challenge of exercise as it’s a crucial part of the NEWSTART program, or even take a step to making a change in their daily lifestyle, from a more sedentary one to a more active day.
Statistics in the UK
I read some statistics recently from the UK, and I think generally this covers most of western society, my suggestion is don’t become a statistic, as you read through them. Please don’t think I am trying to scare anyone into exercising, but think of it more as a plea for your health. (more…)
Water effect on our bodies
We are born in a watery world, we are creatures of water, here’s a few quick statistics of what we are made up of.
85% of our brain is water
82% of our blood
90% of our lungs
70% of our muscles
15% of our bones
On average 65-70% of our bodies are made up of water.
So you think we need to drink up? I think that goes without saying really. I know for some of you it might be hard, you were never brought up drinking water, you would prefer to down a cup of coffee, or an orange juice, and think that’s going to hydrate you. I’m afraid you are only kidding yourself really, I mean that in the best way possible. (more…)
Time and Convenience, the No.1 Deterrent to a NEWSTARTI recently ran a poll/survey on my website and the two main reasons that people… »
Fresh Wholemeal Bread RecipeIngredients: 4 cups Wholemeal flour 2 pkts dry yeast or ½ tsp rapid rise… »
The Pain of Being AloneMy body shudders with sobs Hot tears flow down my face The pain of being… »
NEWSTART – My time outI start my day with time out, as I mentioned in a prior article, I believe… »
Hello world!Hi everyone, my name is Marlon Wambeek, I created this site with a purpose to… »
- Air (31)
- Exercise (112)
- Exercise123 (6667)
- Gardening (203)
- Natural Remedies (53)
- NEWSTART (424)
- Nutrition (131)
- Recipes (12815)
- Rest (49)
- Sunshine (42)
- Temperance (24)
- Time Out (62)
- Water (24)
