Health Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs

In today's stress-filled business environment, a successful entrepreneur needs to maintain his or her energy and vitality in order to be successful. Here are the five most important habits for maintaining a level of health that will help you drive your business... just think about the daily NEWSS:                       

Nutrition.                                                            

It's way too easy to develop a junk food habit when you're sprinting through your day. The first step is to develop the kind of discipline in terms of what you put in your body that you have to use when running your business. I've tried several different nutritional approaches, but the one I find that works best with a fast-paced lifestyle is to cut out the garbage and keep the carbs to a minimum. It's not that hard to keep some veggies around for when you are attacked by The Munchies. You don't need the bread, the pop, and the candy... and you'll soon find you don't miss them. The key, though, is to find a nutritional approach that works for you and that comprises conscious, deliberate choices throughout the day. Tip: eat five small "meals" a day, instead of the traditional three.

Exercise.

Yeah, you gotta just do it. Of course, you don't have time! No one running a business thinks they have time for a serious exercise regimen, but the successful entrepreneurs find a way to do it. So start small: keep it under 30 minutes per day. The key, again, is having the discipline to be consistent. You need to get your heart rate up for 20 minutes a day, at least four days a week (six is much better). Do it first thing in the morning to jump-start your metabolism throughout the day - and within a few days you'll start feeling the benefits. You'll have more energy for the rest of your day's challenges.

Water.

This is my favorite of the five NEWSS habits, because it's the easiest. Just drink 64 ounces of water every day. Two liters is a little more than that; I have a half-liter water bottle and I just make sure to fill and drain it four times a day. Drink a half-liter when you get up in the morning, and another half-liter during your exercise. Then, if you drink another one with breakfast, you're already three-fourths of the way there! If you develop this sort of habit, you'll find it easy to drink at least two (and probably closer to three) liters a day.

Sleep.

I know, I know. You'll sleep when you're dead. However, studies show getting enough sleep each night is a key habit in maintaining the level of vitality you need to be a successful entrepreneur. Again, the superstars find a way to get their eight hours, practically every night. How's the quality of your sleep? It sounds a little goofy at first, but many people have success establishing a "bedtime ritual" that relaxes them and gives them a deeper, more restful sleep each night. If your sleep is not ideal, think about changing your bedtime ritual. Maybe kill the television, or do some breathing exercises instead of reading at bedtime. Give your brain the rest of the day off!

Supplements.

There's just no way your modern, fast-paced lifestyle is affording you the kind of nutrition you need to be at your best. Stick to a disciplined nutritional approach, but hedge your bets by supplementing your diet. You need at least a good multi-vitamin, and maybe some other key supplements. I take a good variety of supplements each day. It has taken me years to work out the regimen that works for me, and I am constantly adjusting my supplements. However, the best starting point is to get a good single supplement that covers most of your basic needs. I heartily recommend a liquid nutraceutical, because it's much easier for your body to absorb and use the nutrients on a cellular level.

Once you've got the daily NEWSS, there are three other practices I think are key: breathing exercises, regular check-ups, and detoxifying cleanses. But if you start with the top five habits, you'll soon find yourself operating at a top level of performance... and, for an entrepreneur, that will bring major benefits to your bottom line.

Health is Wealth, Or Wealth Towards Health

Health has always been a concern to all human beings but since insurances are everywhere, but must we believe that every English citizen is completely insured? Medical emergencies are unavoidable and result in a lot of unexpected expenditure. Payday lenders offer loans of up to £ 1000, to anybody who has a consistent monthly income. Instant transfer of loans can also be done with a small extra fee, which enables the borrower to avail the loan within a couple of hours. If it is not an emergency, the default transaction time is a couple of days from the approval date.

UK just celebrated with the whole world, world diabetes day on November 14th, 2009. this was an instant light thrower on how many people neglect their health because of cash constraints. This is mainly the reason why these loan lenders come into the picture to help. It is not necessary that all loans availed from these payday loan lenders must be repaid instantly. There are many lenders, who now believe in the installments scheme, to make payday loans simpler. The installment scheme depends upon the consumer and some of the lenders will tell the customers to decide whether he wants to go with it or not at the time of signing the deal. This also gives a bigger domain to the consumers as they have an option to decide their repayment mode. Also after taking the loan if a consumer is not in a comfortable position to repay the amount, he has the option to shift himself to the installment mode. This is another very good option as it can enhance the customers domain.

Such repayment plans where the total loan amount is being split over a certain period, helps the borrower to repay with smaller amounts monthly. This is not only a benefit with respect to burden, but also reduces the interest paid every month, since interests are calculated on the remaining loan amounts. The number of cycles in such installment plans are decided by the lenders policies and the loan amount borrowed. For those who like repaying all in one shot, all payday lenders have the option of prepayments, where the loan amount can be paid all in once. This also reduces the loan repayment amount and helps the consumers. To avail this facility the consumers should contact the lender and tell them that they want to shift their payment mode.

The interest rates are highly reasonable and attractive and thus offer another benefit interest wise. When getting a loan from an online payday loan lender involves just a couple of simple steps, why turn to anyone else? Since all is well with availing a loan, why not just go to a neighboring hospital and get your long overdue health issues sorting done!

 

Health is Wealth - Don't Squander it by Smoking

Tobacco Smoking can be as much as three times every bit as harmful when likened to cancer. The consequences may variegate from a continual smokers cough, lack of energy, or even a heart attack. Let's examine the malign consequences of smoking tobacco products.....

Smoking assails your body's ability to absorb oxygen efficiently and may be the causal agency for many wellbeing complications, with oxygen being the main root of energy for the physical structure by breathing. Oxygen also serves to maintain your health and provide you with energy as it circulates to all the cells in your body.

One of the other problems tobacco smoking can bring about is the impairment of cilia, which help in the dissemination of your Red & White Blood Cells and blood platelets. Once the cilia become injured it becomes almost "open house" for heart and respiratory complications as your blood battles to go along the arterial blood vessels. Because of this reduced blood circulation, skin cells are likewise negatively impacted, leading to an untimely establishment of older looking, wrinkly skin. It is quite common for people who smoker to develop symptoms such as these if they have been smoking cigarettes for an extended period, whereas individuals who refrain from smoking tobacco products have a considerably greater likelihood of continuing to sport nice looking, healthy skin.

A great number of smokers are also eventually affected by problems related to their breathing as the alveoli of their lungs commence to become seriously stricken. The alveoli's function is to carry the respiratory gases Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide, thus helping facilitate the gaseous interchange functions. As they die out, fresh alveoli are developed, but they might not continue to have the same healthy features equated to the originative alveoli before an individual commenced smoking.

All of these negative aspects eventually have continued affects on the lungs and respiratory system, frequently leading to Bronchial infections, Emphysema, Pulminory problems together with additional life-threatening degenerative sicknesses. The oxygen insufficiency in the blood leads to the evolution of many of these troubles.

The Nicotine dependency process is in reality really hazardous, as cigarettes together with all additional tobacco products incorporate Nicotine which produces side affects once somebody has discontinued smoking or using tobacco based products. This group of side effects will do their level best seduce the person into smoking once more. Because of the addictive properties of nicotine it is far safer to follow the old saying "Prevention is better than Cure", it is always going to better for you if you never take up smoking at all.

Nicotine is the perpetrator which is thee causal agent of all the side effects a person has to suffer through once they stop smoking, inducing him to feel that he ought to resume smoking once again. The side effects of nicotine withdrawal may show themselves as irritability, head-aches, increased feelings of stress and problems concentrating. Nicotine can become like the real master establishing the smoker as its slave.

Studies published recently have demonstrated that even the tiny amount of a single milligram of nicotine located upon the skin of an adult rat causes it to die. So simply envisage, with each cigarette that you smoke, you ingest the equivalent quantity of nicotine into your body. Nicotine by definition is in fact a deathly poisonous chemical!

And so it's naturally with out a shadow of a doubt much more effective to steer clear of cigars and cigarettes as the act of smoking brings about the depletion of oxygen to umpteen tissues and cells which in turn become negatively affected leaving you feel deflated and lacking in energy. Never forget the fact that Oxygen is the body's prime generator of life and vitality. In addition to these facts smoking also brings on problems with dentistry, an accumulation of body fat and damaging affects to many other bodily organs.

In truth it really is never too late to quit smoking. Always bear in mind the much used adage "Health Is Wealth", tobacco kills your priceless wellbeing which is truly a gift from God, once you have lost your health it remains lost forever!

Metal Detecting For Health and Wealth

was looking for something to do during my golden years that would get me out of the house, away from TV and the Internet, and provide some exercise. Metal detecting definitely fit the bill.

After doing some online research, I decided on what type of detector to purchase, what additional items I would need (knee pads, digger, sand scoop, pin-pointer, batteries and charger) and I was off to find buried treasure.

My initial plan was to metal detect in parks and at schools, but I found myself detecting 99 percent of the time at the beach. So, I purchased a second metal detector that is specifically designed for use in fresh water and salt water.

I found myself going to the beach (for the first time in about 15 years) and loving it. Initially, I was going on the weekends only but soon found myself going every day after work for about one hour and then again for three to four hours on the weekends and holidays.

To my surprise, I found that in about 5 months, I had lost about 20 pounds. All the walking, digging and scooping really got my weight down. I had re-discovered the beaches of Oahu and was having fun and getting trim looking for treasure.

I have not found a lot of treasure but I have found gold and silver rings and necklaces, a lot of coins, and oodles of trash. I have also found my share of Hot Wheels cars, lead fishing weights, video game tokens, rusty nails, hairpins, costume jewelry, and pocket knives.

More importantly I have found a very friendly forum where detectorists from around the world share information and display the booty they have found.

And, most important, I have made good friends with detecting enthusiasts that lived nearby and really enjoy hunting with friends. Being able to try other detectors and learn from more experienced hunters has been a real help for me. I only wish I had discovered metal detecting years ago.

Nutrition - Health And Wealth

The Healthy Save...How Much Do You Spend?

More than 50% of Doctors' visits are nutrition related. Have you ever wondered why people who are Healthy spend less time and money with doctors and prescriptions? In fact, the Healthier you are the more you earn, save and the less you spend.

Imagine for a moment, you are Healthy! Think about what this would mean to you. There are no more medications to take, energy level is high, productivity increases, earnings go up, you spend more time with family, friends, and activities you like, going to Church, Travel, Sports, and quite possible be a model for others. Being approached by total strangers, getting compliments on your Looks, Confidence and wanting to find out your secret. And you nonchalantly respond, "Its Nutrition or Proper Nutrition". That's all, your big secret is being aware of what you feed your Body!

Attaining this goal is not as difficult as you may think. To achieve Optimum Health, you need to have a plan that includes proper, healthy nutrition as its foundation. Good sound nutrition is composed of Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Complex Carbohydrates, Fiber, Antioxidants, Amino Acids, etc. Equally important are the not so good or excess in Fats, Salt, Preservatives, Food Coloring, Cholesterol, Triglycerides and my favorite "3 Ws" White Rice, White Sugar and White Flour that has had all their nutrients stripped away only leaving Starch and Simple Carbohydrates.

A typical female requires about 1600 calories and a male about 2000 calories daily. Getting all your nutrients without exceeding these boundaries is the Key and Challenge to make it all happen. Understanding and taking responsibility for everything you consume Meals, Snacks and Beverage; be aware! Read labels, ask questions, get information on line, know the food groups, have variety and portion control. Your Benefits are Staggering:

o Healthy

o Reduced Illness

o Prevent Overeating

o Improve Lifestyle

o Lose Weight

o Reduce Medication

o Eliminate Medication

o Boost Energy

o Social Acceptance

o Strengthen Immune

o Wealth: Physical and Emotional

o Beauty: Inner and Outer

o Freedom: Mind, Body and Soul

Getting Your Optimum and Proper Nutrition, is ultimately in your hands. What you choose to do right now will determine where you will be tomorrow. Taking control of your nutrition and well being is primarily in your hands. Help is always available, just reach out and ask.

Control Your Health and Wealth - What To Do

The media is the world's fear monger of the worst kind. Headlines are often misleading and crafted to instill fear to compel people to read or listen. Thus, the media brings an audience for their advertisers. You are being manipulated by what the power brokers want you to believe. Who are the power brokers?Those who achieve power broker status are lawyers, lobbyists, CEO's, politicians, pundits, et al, who have a lot of influence, especially in politics. They use their influence to direct the economy, political decisions and manipulate people's perception for their gain. Thus, they create and amass more wealth and power in the guise of helping society.There is no source of poverty or a bad economy. However, you can restrict your natural birth right of abundance by buying into the fear monger's hype - 'The sky is falling. The economy is bad.' If the economy is bad, then, why do many 'powerbrokers,' profit during a so-called bad economy?There is no source of sickness, however, you are constricted from your natural birthright of well-being simply by buying into Western Medicine hype - the flu and colds descend on humans every September without fail. You can expect to have these diseases after age forty, fifty, sixty, seventy and then your life is day-to-day.

Recently, one of my age peers asked me, 'How is your health?' Without hesitation, I answered, 'Perfect, which is true.' The majority of my age peers have followed the prescribed age related infirmities, including, overweight, obesity, high blood pressure, hearing loss, cancer, stroke, etc.

According, to the TV personality, Dr. Oz's health questionnaire, my body health is age 38. However, I wonder if it is truly younger, because my body health is being compared to those 30-something people, whose health has deteriorated more than mine at age 68.

In Esther Hick's book, "Ask and It Shall Be Given," she writes about how it is that people create life through attraction. You create your point of attraction and with your focus of attention. You can tell by your thoughts and feelings what you are creating. If you believe that flu and colds are an inherent fact of life beginning in September, then, that is what you will experience.

Louise Hay, 'You Can Heal Your Body,' identifies the mental causes for physical illness and the metaphysical way to heal them. Hay writes, 'Everything I need to know is revealed to me. Everything I need comes to me. There is no new knowledge. All is ancient and infinite.'

The Universal Laws hold the truth that what we pay attention to and focus on is what we create. Pay attention to and focus on what you want to transpire in your life. Focus your thoughts and actions on what you want instead of what you do not want.

You can create a dream state of a desired outcome. Whether a conscious dream, a daydream or an actual sleep dream, let your dream state be guides for you about your health, wealth and future.

Remember, it is your life. You do not need to buy into what the 'power brokers,' want or to become their pawn. You do not need to buy into what diseases and illness that the pharmaceutical companies and medical profession want you to experience, so as to further their economy at your expense and life.

You are created in the image and the likeness of God and you have choices. Let your choice be for your life and your abundance on your terms.

Health Factor Wealth Factor

Your mind-body has an organic memory of perfect health.There is no known cure for the common cold, yet folks do not usually die from the common cold. They fully expect to recover and to enjoy a normal healthy life.There is no known cure for cancer, yet not everyone who has cancer dies as a result.These facts clearly demonstrate that although the cure for these disorders is not known to medical science, this does not mean that there is no cure.So what is it that cures these things in these cases?It is the same thing that heals a cut on your finger, and it is the only thing that can cure anything.It is the natural intelligence of your mind-body.

Conventional and alternative medical interventions and treatments do have a role to play in the healing process. Yet medical treatments do not cure your disorders; what the treatments do is create an environment and circumstances where the intelligence of your mind-body can heal itself.

How does you mind-body do it?

It dances the Space-Flow 2-Step.

1) Space: where the natural intelligence of your mind-body can operate. The abc's of Space are: a) Mental space that comes out of understanding, b) Physical space that comes out of proper care and a healthy mind-body environment, c) The union of these two as optimum space.

2) Flow: as the current of your mind-body's natural intelligence. The abc's of Flow are: a) Mental flow as the right information that flowers as understanding, b) Physical flow as actions that stimulate the current, c) the union of these two as optimum flow.

The monitor for how well you understand and apply the Space-Flow 2-Step is the flow of your breath. This is because the link between your mind and body is your breath, and, Breath is Life.

The Space-Flow 2-Step is also your key wealth factor.

Space: now that you understand that your health factor is also your wealth factor you get to dance. Flow: choose the current that you want to focus the natural intelligence of your mind-body on and... Dance: and-a-one, and-a-two... and-a-one, and-a-two....

Which is More Important, Health Or Wealth?

Despite the so much hype going on about making (online or offline), hardly would you find a soul that would simply prefer money to health. Everybody loves money no doubt but I know for sure that if you were giving a chance to take money or health, majority if not all will opt for health.

Imagine a beautiful story of a young man 35 years of age and already own an estate, a world class company a wonderful family and all. But suddenly his doctor diagnosed him to be suffering from an illness that may soon cause him his life. How beautiful a story can his wealth be!

He could have all in the world and yet no great state and well being to show for it. This "beautiful story" man is well compared to another man, who works for him, rents a house in his estate and has no problem at all with his health because he has always been health conscious. Though simple, this man, he lives longer and doesn't face the pain and agony involved when in a state of illness.

Which do you want to belong to? Would it as the "beautiful man" or rather, the "simple man" story?

I challenge you, despite utmost intentions to make money amidst other desires, to give cognizance to your health for now and future. The internet experts in their field of expertise have hardly been heard of to be suffering from a strange illness or disease. They all seem to be healthy, don't they?

There is no secret to it at all, it's just that they are always, and I mean always aware of their health. Being healthy helps to keep them focused and their make their brains function to the fullest possible. This is one of the secrets to their success and victory both online and offline. It's a no-brainer to ever compromise keeping up to date on issues regarding your health.

With common threatening illnesses such as arthritis, cancer, kidney problems, diabetes and so on, you can never be sure which is most dangerous. Anyone of them can really come attacking anytime but you can prevent any beforehand. Of course being abreast with up to date information could be a life saver, serving as a shield against the deadliest of attacks.

I encourage all, irrespective of status (it not about how much you earn or make), to be informed! Be on your feet always when it comes to your health.

How Health and Wealth Co-Relate!

In a previous article, I discussed briefly that in order to get out of your financial dire straits, you have to believe that you can do it. This "belief" has to stem from somewhere. But where? Well, I am going to talk about that right now. People have asked me if there is a correlation between health and financial wealth potential. Well, to be brutally honest, YES! Studies have shown that those who are unhealthy lack the necessary Neuro-pathways that enable higher level creativity and those who are healthy (read: exercise regularly) have more creative potential. Ok, so now what? In order to achieve your true wealth potential, you must first understand this correlation and use it as impetus to getting where you want to.

When we were younger, we were taught many things about life in general. one of these was the statement "Go to school, get a degree and get a good job". Well that "could" be true; at least it is true for many people. What I want to do now is "shift" your paradigm a little and show you a way to increase your earning potential in a way you might not have thought possible.

The Mind Body Relationship

The mind plays a vital role in how you relate to money in a very important way. The subconscious mind regulates the functions of the body like heart rate, respiration, etc. The subconscious mind is always awake and CAN BE PROGRAMMED! The conscious mind goes through a wake/sleep cycle every so many hours each day. If the mind is unhealthy, then it cannot produce the creative energy necessary to make the kind of money you really want. Here is the clincher: If you are in poor health, your mind cannot begin to provide the answers to your need for creativity. summed up: poor health physically = Poor health mentally! That's it in a nutshell.

What to do:

Starting now, begin a exercise program (at the direction of a physician). Walking is a good start. Just before writing this article, I walked 2 miles. After you are in an exercise program for awhile you will begin to feel better about yourself. This is a clue that your mind is following you body into good health. Write down all idea you have about making money in a folio or pad. Talk to people who have made money in various ways and look for ways in every thing you do, follow your passions. If you like to garden, then maybe start a gardening club with dues from the members, The sky is the limit!

Good luck.

Health and Wealth - Are They Related and How Does Your State Measure Up?

I recently began a challenge to help people improve their finances and overall health. People have responded to the challenge but I began to wonder, as I evaluated where people lived who were joining the challenge, if where a person lived affects their overall well being, and if a locations propensities of health and financial well being are related. So I compared the health and credit ratings among the top five states and bottom five states in both health ratings and credit ratings. I decided not to measure wealth, as the extreme wealth of a small percentage of people could skew the entire state. Rather, I felt credit ratings would be a more accurate measure of an individual person's financial health.I didn't begin this process to prove anything or to highlight comparisons, but I found there were a few commonalities when comparing health and credit rankings and the results were both surprising and a little troubling. It seems if a state has a propensity to be healthy, it is also more likely to be more financially secure according to their credit scores, and similarly states that were found to be unhealthy were also more likely to have lower credit scores.

Numbers in parentheses indicate comparisons regarding credit scores in both top and bottom five rankings.

States that are in bold shared rankings in the top and bottom five in both health and credit.

Top Five

1. Vermont (706)

2. Hawaii (688)

3. New Hampshire (703)

4. Minnesota (707)

5. Utah (683)

Bottom Five

1. Louisiana (663)

2. Mississippi (668)

3. South Carolina (665)

4. Tennessee (679)

5. Texas (651)

The health rankings above were based on physical activity, tobacco use, access to health insurance, regular doctor visits, number of children in poverty, and regular diet. You can see the obvious correlation between higher credit scores among the healthier states and lower scores among the "unhealthy" states. On a side note that is somewhat disturbing the U.S. ranked 2nd to last on a UNICEF study of "rich" countries regarding the health status of children, and we ranked 3rd to last according to the World Heath Organization among developed countries.

Regarding credit ratings the national average for credit ratings is 680. The ranges in credit scores for the majority of people are from 600-800.

State Rankings According to Credit Scores

Top Five

1. South Dakota (710)

2. Minnesota (707)

3. North Dakota, Vermont (706)

4. New Hampshire, Massachusetts (703)

5. Montana (701)

Bottom Five

1. Texas (651)

2. Nevada (655)

3. Arizona (659)

4. New Mexico, Louisiana (663)

5. South Carolina (665)

Interestingly no state was found to be ranking high in credit and lower in health rankings, or high in health standings and low in credit ratings. I am sure there are more scientific methods of comparing this data and I realize the overview of a few websites and the information provided is not an in-depth study of all factors involved, but there does seem to be a strong correlation between a states propensities in health and their overall credit rating.

Leading Under Pressure and the Four Quadrants of Health and Wealth

Whether we are starting a new company or we are seasoned executives our entrepreneurs, juggling it all becomes another task in maintaining our leading edge. Stress can be a great source of stamina, providing corporate executives and entrepreneurs the fuel to strive for even higher goals in spite of increased competition, progressively limited resources and the same manpower.I suggest we look at performance and productivity as a matrix in relationship to health, creating the following four quadrants:Quadrant I: Low Health, Low Productivity and PerformancePeople in this quadrant struggle with health problems and are unable to perform and produce. This could relate to an acute condition or an unresolved chronic condition. They may not be able to perform at a high level even if they were committed to doing this because of the status of their health.

Solution I: Focus on resolving the health issues first. Next, catch up with the work demands at stake. If you don't have the physical ability to perform at a high level, you should focus on strengthening your capabilities, then concentrate on improving your performance by setting up tangible goals to maximize productivity.

Quadrant II: Low Health, High Performance and Productivity

Many successful entrepreneurs and business owners are at this stage. Their physical stamina is starting to give in, they may pump many cups of coffee a day to perform at a high level and may be drinking alcohol or taking hypnotics at night to sleep. Burnout is high at this stage where, unless the person focuses on improving his or her health, the system will eventually give in.

Solution II: Maximize The Four Pillars of Biological Health - nutrition, exercise, sleep, and relaxation techniques. If you are the fearless leader, cultivate your body and mind as if you were an athlete: your track is your company, your hurdles are the roadblocks and your javelin throws are your attempts to reach the next level. Once you are able to prioritize your health needs - even if you are already working like three people instead of one - you will be able to become even more efficient and perform at a higher level.

Quadrant III: High Performance, Productivity and Health

Wouldn't we all want to be here? In a healthy state and performing at the highest level. Imagine a marathoner being able to run sprints and come back to a baseline of constant movement. Successful entrepreneurs and executives with full, but manageable, schedules find themselves in this quadrant. This is a great quadrant to be in as we try to venture into new opportunities while mastering multiple responsibilities.

Solution III: Continue all the healthy habits and continue to set up new challenges so as to accomplish them one by one.

Quadrant IV: Low Performance, Productivity and High Health

This is the quadrant of healthy rookies. Someone may be very eager and ready to do the job but inexperienced. Finding a great match of interests and skills with the right job is of essence.

Solution IV: Continue to practice all the healthy habits and seriously consider seeking for coaching, mentoring or new learning opportunities.

Diagnosing the situation is essential to stay ahead of the game, maximizing physical stamina to maximize achievement at each and every level.

Health Care - Wealth Care - Personal Care

Oh, how I cherish my health,to live and work, and build my good name.My taxes I cut with charitable donations of my wealth,to live and work, and build my good name.Through my health care system I expect cures to maintain my health,to live and work, and build my good name.Health care reform seeks to improve everyone's health,so others can live and work, and build their good name.Not with my dollar, I proclaim, for you steal my wealth,so all can live and work, and build their good name.

The children, infirmed, injured and pregnant of status untold... their health,

is of no concern for they have no right to live and work, and build a good name.

It is our faith, our politics and degree of kindness that decide other people's access to health,

for them to live and work, and build a good name.

I believe that others plight and health does not contribute to my wealth,

so that I may live and work, and leave a good name.

At birthday parties we toast to my good health,

so I may live many comfortable years and leave a good name.

I know that viruses, broken bones and advancing age all affect my health,

interfering with my ability to live, work and leave a good name.

All along though, I buy goods, dinners, cars and homes to display my wealth

so others may know how I lived and worked, and tried to leave a good name.

Wealth Secret Revealed - Good Health = Great Wealth

Building and sustaining wealth is at least a passive goal that most of us share. Finding ways to accomplish that goal often eludes us, however; and one of the not so well known wealth secrets of successful people is good health.We have been conditioned to believe that the most important aspects of success include hard work, dedication, persistence, relentless pursuit of goals and so on. All of those traits can lead to success, but mental and physical health is proving to be every bit as important as the tangible tools we use to gain success.A recent study showed that people who were generally happy missed fewer days of work, and were generally more productive than those who classified themselves as not as happy. Further, the self-described happy workers had fewer health related absences from work as well.

The mind-body connection has been studied over the years, and there is documented proof that those who were emotionally stable were generally healthy. Recent studies regarding the connection between our emotional state and what we do for a living reveal a surprising result as well.

Some surveys reveal that people who truly enjoy what they do for a living are more successful than those who do not like what they do. This group also displayed fewer reported occurrences of illness, stress related health issues and time off than their counterparts.

Making the connection, good emotional health helps people maintain good physical health, which contributes to more productive time on the jobs they enjoy, which equates to more success. How's that for a wealth secret?!

Good physical and mental health can bring about change in our careers. Working for more than just a paycheck can be rewarding in ways that can't be measured in dollars and cents. It is not a stretch to think that the healthier we are, the more successful we can be.

The CEO of a small non-profit company that manufactures t-shirts spends a portion of every day in the warehouse packaging and shipping the company's products. His idea is that every person his company employs should be focused on producing the best business result for the company.

He believes that no one employee, including himself, is more important than the goal of quality results. His team sees him as a leader who is not afraid to do what is needed to achieve results, and in turn they are more fulfilled in working there.

The shared outcome for workers and supervisors goes beyond a productive workforce. The turnover in employees is nearly non-existent. Sick days are minimal, and collaborative innovation is flowing from the workforce to the CEO.

Perhaps it is simplistic to view happiness as the ultimate measure for success. It may be even more unrealistic to think that happy people are more likely to become wealthy. Changing the way we look at ways to be successful, and what being successful truly means, may be more practical.

Perhaps we should consider a new movement in our society. It can be a movement for positive thought and Utopian work places. The wealth secret revealed in our new society would be "Don't worry, Be Happy...and Wealthy!"

Purpose-Driven Health and Wealth - Time Saving Meal Solutions

When it comes to cooking for the family, are you limited on time and resources?  If you want to spend any additional time with your family, learn about time saving solutions in the kitchen. Studies have shown that most consumers spend thirty minutes or less preparing a typical meal during the week. Instead of draining your personal finances to dine out more often, consider creating nutritious meals in minutes. There are numerous time savers in the kitchen, beginning with time saving foods, like frozen, canned and dried food, to can be used to create nutritious meals. In fact, at the University of Massachusetts it was proven that when recipes used canned ingredients they were as nutritious as recipes prepared with fresh or frozen ingredients.

Pantry Staples

Nutritious cooking often begins with a pantry and kitchen stocked with healthy ingredients. To win the battle of what is nutritious for your family to eat for the evening meal, start by stocking for more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and leans meats.

Surprisingly, canned foods are sometimes healthier. Tomatoes are a great example of one way canned foods are better. Tomato products contain lycopene that has been shown in studies help prevent against certain cancers. However, fresh tomatoes do not offer the same benefits as canned tomatoes. During the canning process the lycopene in tomatoes is converted by the heat used in the food processing. As a result, processed tomato products, such as canned tomatoes and sauces, are among the best sources of dietary lycopene that is more easily absorbed by the body. So, it is wise to stock your pantry with canned tomatoes, juices and tomato products processed without added salt. While you are in the canned fruits and vegetable aisle of you local supermarket, do not forget to stash several varieties of canned fruits, packed in their juices, and dried fruits, such as raisins, plums and apricots, for your pantry. These will also be nutritious snack foods or part of a great meal.

Portable Nutrition

Protein sources can also provide convenient and healthy meals on the go. Most people keep some dried and cooked canned beans in their kitchen to extend meals or add crunch and nutrition to salads. Believe it or not they are high in fiber and one of the cheapest sources of protein. Canned fish and poultry are also protein sources that are as nutritious as fresh protein sources. They, like canned fruits and frozen vegetables, are ready to eat with minimum preparation. That is a family lifesaver on those hectic days of carpools, sports and community events. All fish is healthy but fattier fish, such as canned salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines, contains beneficial omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that are heart healthy. Another benefit of the fats found in fish and shellfish is the possibility that they prevents diseases, like arthritis, and also may  strengthen a woman's heart health.

For better health and a longer life, center the family meals around vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean protein. To make meals in minutes, rely on pantry staples, such as canned beans, canned tomatoes, brown rice, and dried fruit. Augment these meals with fresh or frozen produce, fish or whole grain entrees for healthier family meals.

The Secret to Happiness, Health, and Wealth

Half a year ago, my life was not how I wanted it to be. I was unhappy. I was making stupid decisions and acting on impulse rather than logic. I had been in trouble a few times, and it continued to make me unhappy. Things gradually got worse and worse. Soon, my lack of happiness lead to anger, which lead to depression. I needed a way out of this rut. I was constantly looking for a way to make myself happier, and I was constantly looking for something to aide me in my troubles. For a long while, nothing changed. I was still unhappy. Fortunately, right at the moment I was about to yank out every last bit of my hair, the doorbell rang.

In walked a family friend whom I hadn't seen in ages. As we reminisced and I told her about recent events that had occurred in my life, she told me she had an answer. She went out to her car and returned with a book. The cover was tattered and the spine was a little torn, but it was still intact. "Read this," she said. "It'll change your life." I asked her what it was about and she simply said, "Just read it." After she left, I sat down and opened the book. It was called The Secret, and I'll tell you right now, it changed my life.

As I began reading, I soon learned everything I needed to know about how exactly to flip my life around, and in this article will only be a brief summary.

I bet you're wondering, "What is the secret?" I'll tell you.

In a nutshell, the universe works for you. Everything you could ever want or need, you can have. All you have to do is train your mind, which sounds kind of difficult, but it really isn't. The Secret revolves around the Law of Attraction, which means "like attracts like." Basically, everything that's coming into your life, good or bad, you attracted into your life. Want to know how? Your thoughts. Every thought you have has a frequency; some larger than others. We can literally measure a thought. If you continuously think about what you want, you're emitting that frequency on a consistent basis. Every thought you have sends out a message to the universe. The universe works around your thoughts. If you think negatively, negative things will be attracted into your life and vice-versa. The secret gives you everything you could ever want: happiness, health, and wealth.

There are three important steps on how to use the secret correctly.

Step one: Ask. You must ask the universe for what you want. Just ask for it. Eventually you'll get it. Every time. Guaranteed. There are no limits. Nothing is too big or too small. Literally, anything you want or ask for you will receive, due to the Law of Attraction. Somehow, one way or another, the universe will work around your thoughts to give you what you want. Period.

Step two: Believe. You must believe you will get what you've asked for. You have to truly know inside your mind that whatever you've asked for is on its way to you. If you see it in your mind, you have to know, soon enough, you will see it in your hands. Use this step by remembering three simple words: Thoughts. Become. Things. Ask for two-hundred dollars and believe you will, in a certain amount of time, receive two-hundred dollars. It's that simple.

Step three: Receive. Be ready to get what you want. Expect what you've asked for to be in your hands shortly. Prepare for what you've asked for. If you want two-hundred bucks, right out a check to yourself for two-hundred bucks. Act like you already have the two-hundred bucks in your hands and you will have two-hundred bucks in your hand.

Positive thoughts have a much higher frequency than negative thoughts because positive thoughts fill you with joy. Joy is another important key factor to effectively applying the secret. Feel good all the time. If involved in a negative situation, turn it into a positive situation and any future situation you will encounter, if using the secret correctly, will also be positive. Again, like attracts like.

The secret does not only apply to money, but relationships, health, and other things as well. The secret literally applies to anything and everything you could ever want or need. All you have to do is ask! It's that easy!

The first time I recognized the secret working for me, I was sitting on my bed in my room reading. Out of no where, I heard a very annoying buzzing sound. I looked around the room until I discovered a mosquito flying around the ceiling. I worried about it biting me, and then thought to myself, "This is a perfect chance to see if this thing works." I began to think in my head, "I never get bit by mosquitoes. It's really weird. I just never get bit. I've never been bitten by a mosquito in my life. They just aren't attracted to me for some strange reason." When I stopped, I continued to read as the mosquito continued to buzz. Right when I completely forgot about the mosquito, the constant buzzing ceased. When I looked up, the mosquito had flown right into a spider web! My jaw dropped. The very next thing I thought was, "It works!"

I have been using the secret since the day I read the first couple chapters and my life has completely changed. My grades are phenomenal. I haven't been in trouble since before I read The Secret. Seriously! My relationship with my friends is amazing and my relationship with my parents is better than ever. Everything I've needed or wanted, I've received one way or another. It's truly amazing how easily things can change by simply thinking positively.

I encourage you to read The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. If you need guidance or help in any aspect of your life, you have my word that this will aide you to that happier, more healthy lifestyle that you long for. It helped me. Why not everyone else?

Health is Wealth - The Benefits Of Health Supplements

Health is wealth! This is of course true and you need to maintain your health and take proper care of it. But to retain health your body needs certain nutrients and vitamins and one source of these is health supplements. Health supplements help to build the cells of your body and to some extent strengthen the immune system to fight diseases and other foreign micro-bodies in your system.

There has however been much controversy over whether health supplements should be used or not. Many people believe that if we are fit and can eat food without any trouble there is no need to use extra supplements of any type.

But in today's world this is not always so. The food we eat often doesn't meet the mineral and vitamin requirements of our body. This happens because we rarely follow a balanced diet routine and as a result, the body lacks in many nutrients. This deficiency can therefore be met by external supplements.

HSIS which stands for Health Supplements Information Service has presented many facts about the health supplement requirements of the body. They even have an educational program to teach people in a simple and straightforward manner the need of nutrients and vitamins.

If you are considering taking health supplements then you may want to know what forms they are available in.

Capsules: They contain fat soluble vitamins. The cover of capsules are made of gelatin and hence vegetarians may not prefer taking them.

Liquids: Vitamins in liquid form are good for people who find it hard to swallow tablets or capsules.

Pastilles: Better known as chewing tablets which are flavored.

Powders: Usually they are mixed with water before taking. There are some powder supplements which can be taken with milk as well.

Tablets: The most common form of supplements used throughout the world.

In the last decade people have become far more serious about their health than ever before and some have even have requested that their doctors prescribe them some health supplements. They have become aware of the health benefits of supplements and are now no longer reluctant to use them.

But, they are not to be taken lightly. They may not be drugs but you should always get a doctor of pharmacists recommendation before you take them as not all supplements will be suitable for everybody. Your doctor will be able to tell you which vitamin or mineral you are deficient in you after examining your health statistics and symptoms.

Here are some popular myths about supplements:

Myth 1: That everyone one gets enough nutrients from their diet no matter at what stage he is in. The truth is that its not always possible. It depends a lot on the food habits of a person.

Myth 2: If supplements are taken one should not need to eat healthy foods. Busted! Nothing can replace a diet. Supplements only meet deficiencies. They cannot cover up all the requirements of the body.

Myth 3: Supplements are only for young and pregnant women. No, they are required by men and women of all age groups.

You must first of all clear all your myths and doubts about external supplements before you take them. You can ask health experts or search on the Internet about health supplements and benefits. You will learn that supplements are essential for a sound body and for proper functioning of your body.

Health and Wealth - Physical and Financial Fitness Go Hand in Hand

We all know that good health can positively affect us both physically and emotionally. But it can also have an impact in our financial well-being. In fact, studies have shown that healthy people are able to work more and be more productive, thus being more likely to be successful. Healthy people also tend to be happier and more confident in themselves, which can also breed success. Good health brings a positive outlook and, hopefully, good fortune. Investing in your health is well worth it. Here are a few simple tips to a healthier and wealthier life:

1.Utilize preventative medicine and tests to determine health risks early, and fend off future health and financial burdens. Recommended tests include body mass index, blood pressure check, gynecological exam, and physical exam.

2.Men and women over age 40 and 50, respectively, should talk to a doctor about taking a daily dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It can cost as low as 10 cents a day.

3.Flossing helps to prevent gum disease, which can add 21% more to your healthcare costs than someone with healthy gums.

4.Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep every night, and try to develop a routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time every day. Lack of sleep increases your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. You're also less likely to catch a cold if you get more sleep.

5.Exercise for 30 minutes a day to reduce risks of obesity, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and many other illnesses. Even a brisk walk or a jog can help.

6.Quit smoking to save up to $5 a day and live long enough to see retirement.

Just as your health can affect your financial life, so can your financial problems affect your health. When you've got less money, you're more likely to think about your personal finances than your health and fitness. Stress and depression can occur in tough financial times, making it hard to get motivated. Situations like these make it all the more important to stay active, healthy, and in a positive frame of mind to dig yourself out of financial hardship. A healthy diet, home workouts, and running/jogging are excellent and affordable ways to stay in shape. Some healthy choices will cost you, like better food or a gym membership. If you choose to spend in those areas, try to reduce spending on other frivolous or unhealthy habits. This way, you can invest in your health and wealth at the same time.

Before starting any health and exercise regimen, you should consult your physician.

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Inexpensive Health Insurance - Health is Wealth

Inexpensive health insurance is a luxury these days, but it should not be. Let me explain further. Health is wealth. Nothing is truer than this statement. Without your health, it is impossible to do anything worthwhile at all. You cannot work, you cannot do household chores and you cannot create wealth. That is the reason health is wealth since it is essential in creating wealth. Given that, we must everything in our power to ensure that we are at the best of our health all the time. But sometimes that is not possible. If we do not have the wealth to support us during medical emergencies, it might lead to medical complications and eventually death (hopefully not). So you can begin to see why it should be more than a luxury.

If you have the money to pay for your medical bills whenever you need to then good for you. But like most people, this is not always the case, especially in today's economic crunch. That is why applying for inexpensive health insurance coverage is a wise thing to do. By doing so, you are able to plan for a future happening without excessive financial stress, thus giving you a level of security and peace of mind.

There are several ways you can do so. One is to get a job with a company that offers insurance for its employees. That way, they can subsidize the insurance for you (and your family if possible) thus making it inexpensive for you to get one. You can also opt to get inexpensive individual health insurance while you are looking for a job. That way, there won't be any gap with you having no insurance, which is certainly risky.

Therefore, not getting health insurance is certainly not excusable. Not doing so constitutes irresponsibility, and might cost you or your loved ones undue financial suffering should unfortunate circumstances present themselves. Hence, make sure to get one as soon as possible if you don't already have one.

Health Is Wealth - How True Is This Statement?

We often hear this pronouncement: Health is wealth. For a long time, I didn't understand the significance of this statement. Or I should say that I had only a superficial understanding of this message. Recently, I had been to a doctor's clinic for a consultation. This doctor had displayed several interesting statements about health. One of them said: Wealth can't buy you health. But health can buy wealth. How true! It is in this context that health can be compared to wealth. We can say good health is the foundation on which our life is built. Obviously, if the foundation is weak, the building will collapse.

Looking at another way, health can be considered an asset we possess. We may have many assets like a house, a car, investments etc. But health is the most precious of all of them. The other assets will be useful to us only if the asset called health is sound. There is a proverb in Tamil, one of the ancient languages of India (and of the world) which says that you can do a painting only if there is a wall (to paint on). We have millionaires and billionaires in this world whose state of health will not permit them to taste the food they love or to travel to the places they would love to visit. On the other hand, a poor man with a limited income will be able to savor his favorite dishes if he keeps well.

But the surprising thing is many people neglect to take care of their health. We have a tendency to take things for granted as long as the going is good. We will pay attention to anything only when there is a problem. Maintaining health is very important and if you fail to do so, you may end up with some problem. Getting treatment for curing an illness is something forced on us when we fail to do things for maintaining our health. The proverb 'Prevention is better than cure' is more appropriate for health than for any other situation.

What can you do to maintain good health? Doing three things will make living easy for you.

1) Control your diet: Controlling diet does not mean restricting eating. It simply means to apply your mind to what you eat. It is possible to choose a healthy diet and still eat well. Take care to include certain items of food and limit certain other items. You can consult a nutritionist or a diet consultant or you can get information from a lot of books and websites on this subject.

2) Keep fit: You can keep fit by doing some exercises regularly. Making exercises a part of your life will obviate the need for getting forced to do some specific exercises after you encounter a problem.

3) Have periodical check ups: A system of periodical medical check ups will keep you informed of your state of health. You can take preventive steps depending on your health condition. Any incipient problem can be detected early and treated easily by choosing to go for regular medical check ups.d easily by choosing to go for regular medical check ups

Health is Wealth - Do You Agree?

I agree whole-heartedly with the saying "Health Is Wealth". If a person is not healthy then he or she will find it very difficult or even impossible to enjoy life, even though he or she may be very rich.

If I am asked to choose one from two of the following things, which will I prefer: health without wealth, or, wealth without health? Without hesitation I will choose the former. There is no doubt.

Wealth is generally associated with how much money a person has, that is, how rich he is. An uncle of mine is very rich. He has just about everything anyone can hope for, and some things no one dares to hope for. That is how rich he is. He lives in a huge mansion guarded by huge dobermans and sophisticated burglar alarms. He has expensive cars, furniture, paintings and other rich man's toys. Well, he has everything except good health.

Everywhere he goes he carries with him a bag of medicine. He has to take pills everyday for his weak heart, diabetes and hypertension. He is about sixty years old and has spent his life accumulating wealth. Without doubt he has succeeded in becoming very rich. However he has also succeeded in becoming very unhealthy too. He laments about his lack of health and says that how he wished that he was young and healthy again. Unfortunately, he cannot regain his health again.

This example of wealth without health is not what I want to follow. It is ridiculous to have so much material wealth but being unable to enjoy it. What is the use of money when one has to take so much medicine everyday just to stay alive? How can one enjoy life when one's body is weakened by disease and pain? No wonder my uncle laments so.

Health without wealth is far better. That is what I have now. I do not have to worry even a bit about what I can eat or do. I eat and do what I like because my body is healthy. Of course I do not abuse it by taking drugs or overexerting myself. I take good care of my body. In that way I stay healthy.

With health I can go about my work with joy. If I become rich, then that is fine. Then again, I may lose my riches, but that is all right too. I can always do the things I enjoy whether I am rich or not. I can play games, swim in the sea, climb hills, eat delicious fruits and appreciate the things of this beautiful Earth. This is indeed wealth - to be healthy and joyous.