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Things To Do New Years

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Well, I'm hoping that as this article is posted, you haven't abandoned your well intentioned resolutions. If you have, I hope a little info, fed to you at the right time (now) will shake you back to why you should really refocus and 'do the thing'.

Bottom line…we should eat right to protect and preserve our hearts and subsequently our health.

So let's refocus for a bit.

Sodium

According to the Department of Agriculture, Nutrient Data Laboratory, most Americans consume too much sodium in their diets. Per a published example of the standard daily food intake that reflects a snap shot of what our food choices might look like, we consume almost 3600 milligrams of sodium each day.

Sodium is required in the body for proper functioning. It helps the body to maintain the right balance of body fluids; assists in the transmission of nerve impulses, and influences the contraction and relaxation of muscles. Our over indulgence though, puts is in jeopardy for serious health risks.

The National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine recommends a daily intake of between 1500 and 2400 milligrams for healthy adults. A good target goal is 2000 mg a day.

Strive to lessen your dependence on sodium. For doing so, the benefit is huge. You can avoid such maladies as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis and chronic kidney disease.

Here's a short list of things you can do to control your sodium intake.

--Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. They are naturally low in sodium

--Buy fresh meat. Packaged meats are high in sodium content.

--Buy low-sodium products. Read the labels. Remember you're trying stay below 2000mg a day.

--Remove salt from recipes whenever you can. Use herbs, spices and other flavorings instead.

--Be careful when using salad dressings, sauces, relish, mustard, ketchup, and dips. They are laden with sodium.

--Avoid the so-called salt substitutes. They usually contain combinations of compounds that can aggravate other situations. Excessive use could elevate supplemental potassium intake and be harmful if you have kidney problems or if you're taking medications for congestive heart failure or high blood pressure.

This is a serious issue. When we discuss proper nutrition, it's the little things that go a long way toward health and wellness and growing old gracefully.

The next installment of focusing to maintain your new year's resolution will address fats and cholesterol.

Stay tuned and good luck.

Things To Do New Years

Reston, VA, December 15, 2004 -- Millions of Americans are searching for a way to quit smoking in hope of making their New Year’s Resolutions stick. Although many will attempt to kick the habit cold turkey, with nicotine replacement therapies or with herbal elixirs, veteran smokers have learned that quitting is not easy. This year, savvy smokers are counting on technology to get them through the rough spots in the form of a handheld computer called QuitKey.

The QuitKey approach to quit smoking culminates 20 years of research. It was developed and proven effective with grants from the National Institutes of Health and builds on the enormous success of LifeSign, a first generation smoking cessation computer that uses the same gradual reduction technology. QuitKey first tracks the smokers habit and then tailors a gradual quit plan that is just right for the smoker.

“There are a number of products available that attach a smoker’s nicotine addiction. The unique thing about QuitKey is that it addresses both the physiological addiction as well as the psychological dependence that keep most smokers from quitting." says Al Behar, President of PICS, Inc., the makers of QuitKey.

Barbara Piazza of Bossier City, Louisiana smoked two and a half packs a day before she quit using the QuitKey approach. “It gave me the support I needed. It did the thinking I couldn’t do during withdrawal, and kept me on track."

With the New Year’s resolution season approaching, there has been a rush of sales at PICS. “We always have an increase in interest during the holiday season." says Al Behar. “This comes from both holiday gift orders and those people who make quitting smoking their New Year’s resolution."

QuitKey was developed and tested with funding from the National Cancer Institute and has been proven to be the most effective, drug-free smoking cessation program on the market today.

Arnie Moses of Reston, VA started smoking when he was 12 years old and maintained his 2 pack a day habit for 40 years. “The things that sticks with me most is that I really smoked for a very long time, with this product I really stopped smoking."

Arnie Moses is not alone in singing QuitKey’s praises. Over 1.25 million people worldwide and counting have used the QuitKey technology to quit smoking.

PICS, Inc. is a Reston, VA based research and development company that specializes in the use of computer technology to assess and improve health behaviors such as tobacco-use, diet and exercise. With a 20-year track record and having been the recipient of over 50 grants from various members of the National Institutes of Health, PICS strives to build products that combine applied science and technology to help individuals live longer and healthier lives.

For more information about QuitKey, call 1-866-QuitKey (1-866-784-8539) or visit www.QuitKey.com.

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Gary Simms has sinced written about articles on various topics from Health, Aging. Gary Simms is a writer with a wide range of experience. A lifelong athlete, his passion is to write about health related topics that are important to baby boomers. Find his blog and website at. Gary Simms's top article generates over 14800 views. to your Favourites.

Ariel Weiner has sinced written about articles on various topics from Health. As a health behavior technology company, PICS, Inc. is dedicated to developing superior products that address health behaviors such as tobacco cessation, healthy diet and adequate exercise, and insomnia, which are concerns for a large majority of the popu. Ariel Weiner's top article generates over 14800 views. to your Favourites.

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