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CONTENTS EAT WITHOUT SCROLLING YOUR PHONE It has become a very classic scenario nowadays to have a plate of food in one hand and a mobile phone in your other hand. This habit of yours may give 05-07 FOOD ABILITY TO CURE THE DISEASE: WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW. These are some of the phrases you usually hear about food, which has become increasingly bad these days. If you develop a health problem, you will always 09-13 ROLE OF NUTRITION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AUTISM IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS A developmental disability caused by differences in brain function is known as Autism. Its full name is Autism 15-19 IMAGINE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF CRIME AND MYSTERY GAMES!!

No one disputes that curiosity is the most important factor in our daily lives, so we are attracted to anything ambiguous.

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MINI WORKOUT, IF YOU'RE SHORT ON TIME With the rapid pace of daily life, we are going through. People forget to pay attention to their wellness and healthy state of mind.

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7 SIMPLE STEPS TO A MORE MINDFUL LIFE We all know that being more mindful is a good idea. But if you're like me, you might be wondering 35-41

DEPRESSION; NOT A FRIEND!!

Depression is one of the most dangerous threats to humanity, stealing happiness and confidence 45-46 IS SHISHA SMOKING SAFER THAN SMOKING CIGARETTES? In recent years, there has been an explosion of shisha smoking in Europe and America.

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EAT WITHOUT SCROLLING YOUR PHONE FAIZA SOHAIL

“Using Your Cell Phone While Eating Not Only Makes You Obese But Also Makes Your Brain Addicted. So, Declare Your Eating Zone As Cell Phone Free Zone”

The Reason Why You Are Gaining Weight It has become a very classic scenario nowadays to have a plate of food in one hand and a mobile phone in your other hand. This habit of yours may give you pleasure and entertainment at that time but its prolonged effects are worst. There is more probability that you can't even enjoy your meal or may not feel the taste of food in front of you if you are eating while scrolling on your phone.

This is because while scrolling we tend to eat mindlessly and this careless eating, unfortunately, leads to gaining weight.

It’s An Addiction – Beware Of It! It has been researched and verified that eating food while you are in front of a screen whether it is a mobile phone, a laptop, or a TV gives double pleasure to your mind. The reason is that food and watching an entertaining drama are associated with releasing “The Feel-Good Chemical Dopamine” in your brain. So, this increasingly secreting dopamine gives a boosted delightful feeling to your brain which is nothing less than an addiction.

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The Expert’s Opinion Susan Albers Bowling, PsyD, (Psychologist who deals with patients having problematic eating issues) says that distracted eating leads to weight gain and eventually can cause obesity. Distracted eating also hinders gaining the feeling of fulfillment. You can’t recognize your brain’s cue that “I’m not hungry anymore” and this might push you toward binge eating. She added that “if you’re watching an hour-long show, there is a possibility that you continue to eat for an hour”.

The Involvement Of Childhood Factors Your childhood routine is also a reason for your adulthood's distracted eating behaviors. If you were a child who love to eat while playing video games and cartoons and like to have your meal in your living room instead of the dining room, then there is a likelihood that you continue to do such practices later as an adult.

So How Can You Dissociate Your Food With Screen Time & Adopt More Mindful Eating Behaviors?

Mindful eating may sound difficult and boring to you but it can help you realize what you are eating, how much, and how quickly you are consuming food. It will help you get satisfied properly. So, putting your mobile phone aside while eating is the best way to consciously consume your food and enjoy its taste. It will assist you in intentionally analyzing the fulfillment cue from your brain that you’re missing while screen time.

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Engage With Family Or Friends During Meal-Time Eating in your dining room along with your family members, acknowledging their presence, and having a good conversation with them would make you feel less need for your cell phone.

Strengthen Your Family Bonding Giving positive feedback to your mother or the one who has prepared the meal for you will also help you develop family bonding and have the good conversation that families use to have during mealtime.

Make Your Meal-Time Your Fun-Time Mindful eating will also help you set a great role model for your children as well. Our children learn from us so restricting yourself from using a mobile phone and having a good conversation with your loved ones while having a meal will make your meal-time, fun-time.

SO, It is not that difficult to eat without your mobile. This habit is distracting you from eating correctly. We all need to declare our dining room a cell phone-free zone. This is the only way to get back to normal and healthy eating behaviors.

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FOOD'S ABILITY TO CURE THE DISEASE: WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW. BENYOUCEF DJAAFAR

‘Food causes disease, always eat less, look at the rich and healthy, how they are content with limited amounts in their diet.’

These are some of the phrases you usually hear about food, which has become increasingly bad these days. If you develop a health problem, you will always be pointed to something you have eaten, your eating style, the quality, etc.

Although this assumption makes some sense, it does not give a complete picture of the truth. If food is responsible for the onset of certain diseases, or to say that it increases the possibility of certain diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, and heart disease. That doesn’t mean it is responsible for all the disorders that happen to our bodies.

One can even go further and say that food can have curative powers for certain human diseases. There is a growing consensus that a healthy diet can not only be a means of preventing health problems but that it has the power to treat a disease. This part in particular does not receive much attention from researchers, as we find that there is a stereotype of exporting health problems caused by diet, without adequately addressing the therapeutic benefits of diet as well.

Malnutrition in Developed Countries!

The majority of the world’s population depends on modern health systems, in which nutrition plays a relatively small role in the treatment or prevention of diseases. These systems rely heavily on laboratory-made chemical drugs, surgical interventions, etc. Thus, we find that modern medical care systems have largely their denigrated diet as a major cause of cardiovascular disease through excessive consumption and malnutrition.

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It is estimated that just 10 foods play a role in nearly half of the deaths from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes each year in the United States. These deaths occur because people eat too few nuts, seeds, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and grains. Or because they consume too much sodium, processed meat, and sugary drinks.

Historically, health advice in most developed countries has focused on bad foods and reducing the consumption of potentially harmful ingredients such as sugar and salt. However, there is a growing awareness that, even in wealthy countries, a large proportion of the population is not getting the foods that contain the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

In other words, malnutrition is not only linked to poor countries where people do not have enough to eat. But there is a type of malnutrition that is prevalent in developed countries, where people focus on certain foods and nutritional components without having enough variety to give their bodies the important nutritional values they need.

‘Food Is Medicine’ Since Ancient Times How did people live before the development of these health systems that have only emerged in recent decades? One of the oldest medical texts in the world is the ‘Ebers papyrus’ from Ancient Egypt. It is a 110-page collection of remedies written around 1500 BC. If we turn to Chinese and Mediterranean medicine, we see the use of food to ensure long life. Even today, indigenous peoples in Mediterranean societies, China, and other regions use these ancient food-based recipes as medicines by incorporating them into their diets.

From the above, we conclude that food-based treatment regimes have been common since ancient times. However, modern medical systems based on Western culture have marginalized these types of treatment in favor of laboratory-made chemical medicine. Of course, we are not saying that cancer or angina should be treated with food. Chemically manufactured medicines have important, irreplaceable advantages.

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On the other hand, there are types of food that can be an appropriate alternative for the treatment of certain diseases. Just as certain foods can be used to prevent disease, perhaps we should pay attention to these properties in foods.

The Most Effective Medicine in Nature The question is: how can we improve the diet of people around the world to prevent disease? Can food be reused as medicine?

In pharmacy schools around the world, students take an important course called «pharmacognosy». Pharmacognosy is the study of treatments or crude medicines produced from natural sources such as plants, microbes, and animals. It includes the analysis of their biological, chemical, biochemical, and physical properties.

Some people believe that the human body handles and accepts plant-based medicines more easily because they are natural rather than synthetic. About 25% of prescription drugs in the United States, for example, contain active ingredients of natural origin. In developing countries, it is estimated that about 80% of the population relies on traditional herbal medicines.

If several edible plants are the source of some medicines you can find at home, this means that consuming the plant provides great benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. This is because of the chemical compounds they contain, which scientists have already extracted and made into medicines.

Food used for treatments Barley ,,, The first anesthetic in oral and dental medicine Barley is one of the world’s oldest cultivated crops, with its use dating back to 8500 BC. It was used by many ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Egyptians, and Babylonians. In Babylonia, barley was the standard currency. In the early twentieth century, it was discovered that the young shoots of a plant provided an exceptional range of nutrients. Even before World War II, pharmacists in the United States sold dried barley tablets as an early type of vitamin supplement.

In the 1930s, an important drug was introduced that is still used today. This drug is lidocaine, which is a local anesthetic used in oral 12

and dental medicine. It was derived from a chemical compound found in barley. Currently, lidocaine is manufactured directly in the laboratory without being derived from barley.

Apples ,,, Friends of diabetics.

Can food cure diabetes? Of course not. But certain types of food can do diabetics an important service by controlling blood sugar levels. This is where the importance of food like apples comes in.

About 10 years ago, a drug called ‘canagliflozin’ was introduced.

This medicine is derived from a chemical substance found in unripe apples, phlorizin. It is a substance that helps to control the blood glucose level of diabetic patients.

Mint ,,, The password is ‘menthol’.

Mint is one of the most widely used plants in traditional medicine to this day to treat many minor ailments and diseases. Two notable examples are to soothe an upset stomach or to aid digestion. It then has a calming and anesthetic effect and is often used to treat: headaches, skin irritations, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, flatulence, and anxiety related to depression.

Many of the topical medicines in the form of pain creams contain mint. The secret lies in the mentholated substance that scientists have extracted from mint, which – on contact with the skin – causes relief of joint pain, itching, and hives.

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ROLE OF NUTRITION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AUTISM IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS Sarah Sunbul A developmental disability caused by differences in brain function is known as Autism.

Its full name is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This disorder involves a wide range of conditions such as repetitive or limited behaviors or interests, challenges with social skills as well as communication difficulties.

Autism In Children Research has determined that autism develops very early in development and could be a result of an abnormality in brain functions. Defects in the genes that control brain function and disruption in the brain cells' communication lead to autism.

Autism is more common in premature children.

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Autism In Adults Autism does not develop in adulthood, however, to qualify for the diagnosis of ASD you must have experienced symptoms before they appear in early childhood for instance, before 3 years of age.

Symptoms Of Autism In Children

Symptoms Of Autism In Adults Let’s have a look at some of the symptoms in adults Getting quite anxious about social situations Finding it hard to say or explain what they feel Finding it arduous to understand what others are feeling or thinking Having a keen interest in certain activities or subjects Noticing tiny details, smells, sounds, or patterns that others do not notice Having the same routine daily and getting very upset when it changes Avoiding eye contact Taking things very literally, for instance, they are unable to understand sarcasm or phrases.

Avoiding eye contact Repeating the same phrases Not responding to their name Getting very upset when they do not like the specific taste, smells, or sound Not talking as much as other children Not smiling when you smile at them Avoiding or rejecting physical contact including hugging Preferring to be alone Not wanting to stretch their arms to be picked up or guided to walk.

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Nourishing your body to bloom.

Management Of Autism Through A Nutritious Diet Nutrition and diet play a key role in everyone's life. Adequate intake of nutrient-rich food helps combat many diseases or lowers the severity of symptoms associated with that particular disorder. People struggling with autism always prefer low-nutrient food which alters their metabolism and deteriorates their involvement in day-to-day tasks.

With that, symptoms become from mild to severe and it becomes arduous to treat them. For parents of autistic children, it gets very difficult for them to control their child's eating because of their child's behavioral problems and tantrums. Doctors and nutritionists must need to work together to help these individuals in terms of their health.

As their nutrients are very low, therefore, autistic patients require more nutrient-dense foods in their diet such as fruits (strawberries, blueberries, avocados, kiwi, plums, grapes, apples, etc.). Add more vegetables to your diet, for example, spinach, and cauliflower.

Mushroom, cucumber, broccoli, etc.). You can eat nuts as well (pistachios, almonds, and peanuts) Gluten-free foods are better to eat, and casein free diet is also good for autistic patients because wheat protein and casein protein can cause digestive problems.

The Treatment Team Adds These Foods To The Autistic Patient's Diet: Soy milk, edamame, spinach, lentils, chickpeas, eggs, sunflower, seeds, beans (pinto beans, black beans), dried figs, apricots, seafood, carrots, pumpkin, radish, avocado, onions, garlic, oatmeal, mango, berries, and all vegetables.

All these foods provide multiple nutrients to your body and help manage symptoms associated with Autism.

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Foods To Avoid In Autism If you notice a particular food that results in negative behaviors or stomach issues, avoid it. These are common foods that may cause problems in an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

1. Processed meats 2. Milk and other dairy products 3. High-sugar foods 4. Wheat products Thus, autism is a behavioral and developmental disorder, where its symptoms can get worse with insufficient nutrients in food.

Nutrition plays a major role in the treatment of autism, therefore, giving a nutrient-dense diet to the autistic patient will help to overcome symptoms.

IMAGINE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF CRIME AND MYSTERY GAMES!!

BY BENYOUCEF DJAAFAR No one disputes that curiosity is the most important factor in our daily lives, so we are attracted to anything ambiguous. If we come across an accident on the road, we will stop and take an interest until we know all the details. It is because of this curiosity that mystery games have been so successful.

While many believe that this type of game is no different from other games, the truth is that mystery games have many benefits for the human mind and psyche. It attracts many people of all ages to spend a large part of their day searching for clues, or investigating crimes.

We can all associate the reason for such a large audience with curiosity, but some researchers have a different view.

They argue that there is a deeper reason than that, and they see a link between the murder and the investigation of these crimes, and the psychological feelings that are linked to them. Moreover, this may benefit some fans of these games in his life in the field, as he will become an outstanding investigator and pay more attention to small details.

1- THE RELATIONSHIP OF GAMES WITH REALITY

Among the most important mystery games, we find those in which the player has the impression of being in the middle of a real threat. We find violence, murder, and so on, in which the player experiences his feelings and behavior in the situation. As we humans in real life rarely experience such situations of violence and anxiety that provoke our emotions and behavior, we try as much as possible to stay away from these situations.

Since we, human beings, are far from these behaviors in our daily life, some people resort to training through these games. They know that they will not be attacked and that they will not suffer, because it is safer for them. The same goes for certain things that arouse a person’s emotion and make him practice this kind of feeling, like reading a novel related to horror and crime or watching horror movies.

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2- THE FEAR FACTOR There are degrees of fear; a visitor to the Ghost House is not the same as one who reads a novel about ghosts, such as Ahmed Khaled Tawfiq’s paranormal series. The degree of fear varies from person to person, and a person puts himself in some very scary situations, to the extent of his tolerance, as a kind of self-training.

Reading a horror story is enough to reach one’s maximum threshold and obtain the required degree of fear. Whereas other people need an appropriate and terrifying environment to reach the required level of fear.

For example, we find that a person prefers to watch a horror film with five-dimensional technology – not even three-dimensional – in order to immerse himself and experience his feelings in the film. In this way, he has a real experience and his fear becomes real. In order to bring the human fear sensation of a horror film closer to real fear, a British company presents dozens of its scary shows with real actors. They ask the viewer to try to solve the problem and the mystery.

3- THE RELATIONSHIP OF GAMES TO DISASTERS

These games and their experience make it easier for people to cope with the real world, and they can even control the degree of their fear in reality.

Studies have shown that when the corona epidemic spread, people who played games accepted the epidemic more quickly and adapted more easily, unlike ordinary people. Interestingly, women are the most interested in these types of games for learning purposes. For example, learning how to control fear if they are victims of a crime, how to deal with it, etc.

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OTHER EFFECTS OF PLAYING MYSTERY AND HORROR GAMES INCLUDE THOSE RELATED TO HUMAN HEALTH 1- Improves general immunity Studies have shown that people who like to watch or play horror games tend to produce more white blood cells, which can help boost a person’s immune system. The scarier the game, the faster our heart rate goes.

2- Relieves stress and improves mood With horror games, we are so focused on fantasy that we become more immersed in it than reality itself. When we are immersed in fear, our bodies tend to produce many hormones in our brains, including dopamine, glutamate, and serotonin. These hormones, known as ‘happiness hormones’, make us feel better about how we’re doing.

These hormones that circulate in our bodies help us reduce stress and also help us deflect the stress we feel. Horror games also help release these chemicals, which act like adrenaline. This hormone is often associated with the ‘fight or flight principle, and also plays a huge role in reducing the effects of depression and anxiety.

3- Weight loss This may sound surreal, but it’s true. Because of the way our bodies actually react when playing horror games, we tend to burn energy because of the emotions we feel, which burns calories very quickly. We tend to burn over 200 calories while playing horror games. The concept behind this is that because our bodies pump blood faster and we’re excited when we’re gaming, we tend to experience various feelings when our adrenaline levels go up. All of these can lead to loss of appetite and also increase the metabolic rate.

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With the rapid pace of daily life, we are going through. People forget to pay attention to their wellness and healthy state of mind.

Here, we will elucidate the types of short workouts and their benefits on the quality of human being life.

As the requirements of providing a good life are increasing and the workload is expanding, we tend to make excuses that we don't have enough time to work out. However, it is within our reach to make the changes needed for a healthy lifestyle. The mini workouts represent a noteworthy solution for our busy schedules.

Mini workouts appear to be effective, according to research. But here's the catch: these episodes of exercise must be moderate-to-vigorous in intensity. For the first step let us define the terms moderate and vigorous intensity workout. The latter workout is characterized as a fast-walking pace that raises your heart rate sufficiently to make normal conversation difficult. It can, however, also include hovering and sweeping the floor. Around 3–6 times as much energy is consumed during moderate exercise as when you are just sitting still.

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On the other hand, activities like jogging, team sports, strenuous hikes, or lifting heavy objects are considered vigorous-intensity exercises.

These types of exercises can burn up to six times the amount of energy as sitting quietly.

In this part, we will take a glimpse at the types of mini-workouts that will be useful for us.

Quickened 10-minute walk: This one is ideal for a quick lunch break when you don't want to overheat. Set your phone to timer mode and start moving your body.

Cardio Workout for 10 Minutes: You can increase the intensity of a brisk walk by jogging for 10 minutes.

You could also spend 10 minutes using a stationary bike, elliptical machine, or treadmill if you have one of those. Alternately, spend 10 minutes "stair-climbing" up a set of stairs.

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A jump rope is an additional option. It's a low-cost and efficient cardio workout. The physical effort of jumping rope for 10 minutes is said to be equivalent to completing a mile in 8 minutes.

Strength Training Workout for 10 Minutes: With a 15-second break in between each of the following five strength training workouts, aim for 45 seconds of repetitions. Then, go over all five strength-training exercises again.

Wall Pushups: Begin by putting your palms on a wall so that they are just wider than shoulder width. To create an angle with the wall, step back from it.

While keeping your body straight, bend the elbows and move down your chest toward the wall. Put your attention on contracting your abs and butt.

Slow Squats: Whilst standing with your legs hip-width apart, extend your arms in front of you. When you can no longer go any lower, "squat" by pushing your hips back and bending your knees. Alternatively, you could do this by sinking into a chair. Keep your knees from bending inward and concentrate on pressing through your heels.

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Stationary Lunge: Step back as much as you can with one foot, toes on the ground, and heel raised. Check to see if you still be balanced and at ease. Return to standing by bending your front knee and lowering into a "lunge."

Maintain your mass on your front heel while lifting your arms and shoulders and facing forward. In the second round, switch legs.

Bicep Curls: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your arms at your sides, and a small weight in each hand as you perform bicep curls. Another option is to place a resistance band under each of your feet. Maintain your elbows near your body and palms facing up. Then, from the elbow, "curl" the weight up to your shoulders. Your upper arms should remain completely still as you concentrate on contracting your biceps.

Triceps Dips: Hold a chair and position it so that it does not slip. Sit in the chair, gripping the edge near your hips. Keep your legs extended but your knees bent. After that, while still holding onto the chair with your hands, slide your butt just past the edge. Look straight ahead and lower yourself till your elbows are at a 90-degree angle. Then push yourself up and repeat these reps. While working your triceps, keep your abs tight.

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Dance Workout in 10 Minutes: You want to finish the day strong, so it's in the afternoon and you would like to squeeze in one last quick workout. However, your motivation is at an all-time low. Use your favorite playlist for this workout.

Play multiple of your favorite tracks from your mobile, laptop, or television. Consider uplifting, entertaining, and energizing songs. Then simply dance for three songs. Everything is permissible, simply move your body.

You just finished a high-intensity mini-workout that you didn't even realize you were doing.

To conclude mini workouts are a great routine not only for your body’s health and fitness but also for your mental benefits. When you work out once a day, you gain benefits. But when you workout out multiple times throughout the day, you may boost your mental well-being several times over.

The potential benefits of mini-workouts are diverse and unlimited but we should mention that while spending the entire day in front of a computer can be mentally taxing, a quick bout of mini-workouts will help increase focus, and improve memory and creative thinking.

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We all know that being more mindful is a good idea. But if you're like me, you might be wondering: "How do I actually do it?"

The bad news: there's no one-size-fits-all answer. But the good news is that there are lots of simple steps you can take to make mindfulness a part of your everyday life.

HERE ARE 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO A MORE MINDFUL LIFE: Be aware of your thoughts.

You don't have control over what thoughts come into your head, but you can control how you react to them. When an upsetting thought pops into your mind, acknowledge it and let it pass by without judging yourself for having it in the first place. If you're like most people, you're probably focused on simply getting things done.

But it's important to know when you're doing that—and when you're not. When we get wrapped up in our thoughts and actions, it's easy to lose track of ourselves and where we are in life. This can lead us to make bad decisions and set us up for failure because we're not really present in the moment—we're dreaming about the future or regretting the past.

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That's why mindfulness is so important: it helps you regain control over your thoughts so that you can focus on being kind to yourself (and others) in the present moment.

Mindfulness is also good for your health: it reduces stress and improves mental clarity, which helps improve physical health as well!

Be in the present moment The past is gone and the future isn't here yet—so why spend so much time worrying about things that aren't happening right now? By focusing on whatever activity you're doing right now (whether it's sitting still or moving around), you'll begin to notice how truly amazing this moment really is!

Let's face it: we're all trying to get things done. We've got a lot of stuff on our plates, and it's easy to feel like we're just spinning our wheels.

But there are simple steps you can take to be more mindful, which will make you more productive, less stressed out, and happier in the long run.

First off, if you're having trouble focusing on something new (like meditation), try taking a few minutes every day just to observe your thoughts. See where they go—what kind of topics do they come back to? Are there any patterns? What do you notice about your own mind when it's wandering? Can you observe these thoughts without judging them? If not, try asking yourself "what am I thinking about right now?" every time an idea pops into your head. It'll help train you to notice where your mind goes when it wanders off into space.

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Next up: be present in the moment! That means being aware of what's going on around you—both inside and outside of your body. Some ways that people do this include taking deep breaths (which helps slow down the brain), focusing on physical sensations like warmth or coolness on different parts of their body (like hands or feet), or focusing on.

Be kind to yourself!

So many people put pressure on themselves by comparing themselves with others or expecting perfection from themselves.

The first step is awareness. Pay attention to your thoughts and emotions, and try not to judge them as good or bad. Instead, just notice them and let go of them when they're no longer useful. The second step is being in the present moment when things come up that might distract you from what's happening right now (like an email alert or someone calling), pause for a minute before allowing yourself to get pulled away by whatever it is that's pulling at you. It might feel like a waste of time at first, but eventually, you'll feel calmer and less stressed out than if you had given in immediately without even thinking about it!

Finally, be kind! This can mean anything from giving yourself some time.

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Don't worry about what people think of you.

I still remember the day when I realized that I shouldn't try to live up to other people's expectations or actively try to please everyone. Back then, I was so unsure of much of who I am and what I'm capable of.

There were days when I would let my insecurities get the better of me and doubt myself. As a result, I would constantly check for others' approval and acceptance, which led me to feel unhappy with who I was as a person. It wasn't until a (now distant) friend pointed out that I'm trying too hard with regard to fitting in.

Worrying about what other people think of you is probably one of the worst things you can do. Sure, we've all been guilty of it at one time or another, but we have to stop. Why? Because it takes away from our happiness. I'll tell you more in this post, but don't worry — it'll be a happy one.

Take time for yourself every day even if it's just five minutes!

Does the idea of taking time for yourself every day make you want to cringe? Or do you read this and think, "Yeah! That sounds relaxing."

Either way, this is a post for you because I'm about to pull back the curtain and tell you my secrets for taking time for myself every day.

Honestly, I haven't always been great about taking time out for myself every day. It's something I've struggled with so much over the years! But only because it's taken time and failure to realize that self-care is essential. It can be easy to come home from work and dive right into "work" again.

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Today I'm going to tell you something important—You're worth it. Even if you're not feeling your best, or don't think you can do things, or are having a "bad" day — You're worth it.

Accept compliments with grace and humility: The act of accepting a compliment is not as simple as it seems. When someone gives you a compliment, they are not just giving you words of praise. They are also giving you their approval and acceptance. When someone compliments you, there are a few things that you can do to keep the conversation going and show them that you appreciate their kind words: - Say thank you with a smile - Ask them what they like about your work or what they find admirable about your character - Share an anecdote about yourself that relates to the compliment - Tell them how much it means to hear from them

Smile often!

There are many benefits of smiling. Smiling can make you and others happier, relieve stress, improve self-esteem and even lower blood pressure.

Smiling is a natural human expression that is used to express emotions such as happiness, amusement, or surprise. Smiles are contagious and it has been shown that people who smile often live longer than those who don't smile.

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Depression; Not A Friend!!

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Depression is one of the most dangerous threats to humanity, stealing happiness and confidence. People suffering from this condition have difficulty making decisions; they become restless and hopeless; they have poor concentration, loss of appetite, exhaustion, low self-esteem, and self-doubt.

They are irritated and become angry at themselves or others for no reason, and then become immersed in a dark cloud that claims to be a haven while sucking in their vortex feelings, which are deadly and unfriendly.

According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that over 350 million people are affected irrespective of their age and wealth status. This enemy of greatness and weapon of destruction should not be allowed to end the big dreams in the human mind. It is our responsibility to be aware of people around us, because as bad as this disorder is, a lot of people keep it to themselves.

A survivor once said, at a point in his life, he discovered he was almost giving up, and saw life as worthless because nothing seems to be working and people around him do not understand how he feels. He was overwhelmed by sadness and uncertainty, and even when he tried to talk to someone, the only thing he got as an answer was, he was too anxious. how? What does that mean? Striving for years to get hold of a basic income and nothing was working, tried a few businesses, yet no result. Are you telling me that I am expecting too much to at least be able to put food on the table? He was broken and had a series of debts to clear with no means of paying them off. Life was miserable and became unbearable for him. Nobody was there to guide him through life's puzzle where the poor become poorer and the rich become richer.

Then this man decided to put an end to his misery.

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Suicide shouldn’t be an option and ought not to ever exist in the dictionary. There are several stories of how this enemy of greatness has detached a lot of lovely humans from this world, blindfolding them that the world is against their interests and the only way out is to leave its space forever.

We all need to save ourselves from this emotional toggle of intense negativity. “Our minds are our most valued asset.” It thus can break or make anybody. Take the step today for yourself if you have this strange feeling or observed someone going through this ugly phase of life. Help get therapy, get involved in a new activity and follow new schedules like going to gyms, talk to someone you can trust about it; there is always a cure, and do not keep quiet. Pick an activity, we all have our strengths, and should not focus on negativity because focusing on how life has been unfair to you will only end up getting you into the mud of life. “It’s normal to have mood swings. “Shake it off”, they say.

By Ibrahim Agunpopo In recent years, there has been an explosion of shisha smoking in Europe and America. The number of people who smoke shisha has grown at a rate of 15% annually in the past decade. This growth is mainly driven by young people who are attracted to the exotic flavors, sweet smell, and social atmosphere that shisha supplies. However, despite these enticing qualities, many people are still concerned about the safety of shisha smoking compared to other forms of tobacco use such as cigarettes or cigars.

Here, we will examine whether or not shisha smoking is safer than cigarette smoking by looking at the health risks associated with each type of tobacco use and comparing them side-by-side.

What is shisha smoking?

Shisha, also known as a narghile, goza, hookah, or hubble bubble, is a popular social activity in many parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East. It originated in India and Pakistan and has spread throughout the world. This type of smoking is flavored tobacco smoke that is smoked through a hookah. It comes in many different flavors and strengths, including apple, blueberry, mint, peach, pineapple, strawberry, honeydew melon, orange, and lemon.

The tobacco used in shisha is usually flavored with molasses or honey to give it its sweet taste.

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Some people also add fruit juice such as pineapple or orange juice to their shisha to give it an even sweeter taste.

The tobacco used in shisha can be either shredded or ground into tiny pieces before being mixed with the flavoring agents. These shredded or grounded pieces are of tobacco leaves mixed with molasses or honey along with flavorings such as aniseed oil (til), glycerin (in some cases), licorice root extract, and/or glycols such as propylene glycol and glycerol.

How is shisha smoking harmful?

Shisha smoking is harmful for several reasons. First, like cigarettes, it contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive substance that can lead to physical dependence, as well as a whole host of other side effects, including nausea, dizziness, and vomiting.

It exposes users to high doses of carbon monoxide. This poisonous gas can cause heart attacks and other medical issues in those who inhale it regularly. It often contains tar, aldehyde compounds, and other substances that are known to be carcinogenic (or cancercausing).

These chemicals can cause lung cancer and heart disease for regular and long-term users. In addition to these risks, there are other dangers associated with shisha smoking: 1. The charcoal used to burn the tobacco can cause burns and other injuries if not handled properly.

2. The water in which the tobacco sits can be contaminated with bacteria from feces or urine if not cleaned properly before use each time someone smokes from it (this is especially true if you use it outdoors).

3. Shisha smoking is a health hazard for pregnant women and unborn babies.

4. Shisha smoking can harm your immune system and lead to infections.

5. Shisha smoking can lead to skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.

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Is shisha smoking worse than cigarette smoking?

First, shisha smokers are highly liable to get lung cancer. This is because of the high amounts of tar and nicotine present in shisha tobacco.

Shisha smokers also have an increased risk of getting oral cancer, which may be due to the fact that they spend more time smoking per day than cigarette smokers do.

The quantity of aldehyde chemicals, carbon monoxide, and tar discovered in one shisha smoking session is 4-30 times that of a single cigarette smoking session, and these compounds, together with other hazardous elements, are plausibly recognized human carcinogens.

Shisha smokers also have a higher risk of heart disease and respiratory diseases like asthma or bronchitis than cigarette smokers due to the burning of charcoal and inhaling tobacco smoke.

Shisha smokers tend to consume more smoke over time and are therefore more exposed to nicotine and other dangerous chemicals than cigarette smokers.

We have seen that shisha smoking is not safer than smoking cigarettes but is even more harmful. Shisha has been linked to many health problems including lung cancer and heart disease. We should all be aware of the dangers of smoking and try to avoid it to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.

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