Hints and Tips
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Useful hints and tips for the home
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If you are wondering why your waistline is expanding – don’t watch what you eat but how you eat!
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If you are wondering why your waistline is expanding – don’t watch what you eat but how you eat!
Scientists suggest the modern manner of eating too quickly – and until absolutely full – is a significant factor in the obesity epidemic and could lead to Type II diabetes.
Such eating habits pile on the pounds much more so than expected. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to register being full so have a break before the next course. The longer you chew your food, the fuller you will feel and the less you will eat. Some experts suggest chewing a mouthful up to 20 times. Chewing breaks down food molecules, exposing them to saliva, which begins the digestion process. Watching TV whilst you eat or reading at the dinner table prevents your brain from getting signals about the food. Instead, try to focus your mind on the food you are chewing. You will appreciate the texture and taste of the food far more. It is a wonderful experience . . . why not give it a try.
Useful hints and tips for the home
How to make your hot water bottle last longer
Put a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a new hot water bottle before use. This ensures added life for the bottle, as the oil protects the rubber.
Are you unhappy about smelly shoes?
To freshen up smelly shoes, place a few drops of your favourite aromatherapy oil on an old nail brush and use it to brush the insoles. I find lemongrass and lavender oils work a treat.
To remove ingrained stains on the chopping board
If you find it difficult to get rid of ingrained stains on your chopping board, sprinkle a little sea salt over the surface and then scrub with half a lemon – it will shift the stains in an instant.
A holiday should be a time of rest and relaxation, but all too often we arrive back at work feeling exhausted and in need another break! Here are a few hints and tips to make your next holiday as refreshing as you deserve…
- Set up an out-of-office autoreply telling people when you will be back. And record a voicemail prompt asking callers to ring again on your return rather than leaving a message.
- Delegate tasks where you can to minimise the work that will be waiting for you when you get back
- Leave colleagues with a list of useful names and numbers. If you do leave yours make it clear it’s only to be used in emergencies!
- Don’t schedule any meetings in the weeks before and after your holiday. Give yourself the breathing space you need to feel the full benefits
- Leave your PDA behind or switched off until you return home.
- While you’re away, slow yourself right down and savour precious moments – sipping a cold beer, taking a dip in the pool or watching the world go by at a pavement café.
- On your return, when things start getting stressful, take a moment to breathe deeply and cast your mind back to your time away.
Useful web links:
- www.stressbusting.co.uk is all about stress and how to beat it. It provides a wide range of authoritative information about stress symptoms, therapies and relief, plus stress news, features and competitions, a unique Relaxation Zone, and a guide to stress-busting breaks
- The UK National Work-Stress Network is committed to eradicating the causes of work-related stress and associated illnesses, and campaigns for a more caring supportive culture in the workplace.
- www.ivillage.co.uk is the leading online information network for women. It focuses on the issues that matter most to women, including stress, and offers interactive services, expert advice, information and support.
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