Health Benefits of Eating Right

The 7 days soup diet is extremely efficient method for a quick weight loss program. It is a seven day ritual comprising of a variety of soup intake. Its is also a good way to remove toxin in one's body.

On the 1st day of your 7 days soup diet you can have soup and fruits. Try and avoid fruits which have more sugar content like banana and mangoes. Cantaloupe and watermelon are great to take since they have lower calories than most of the fruits and are very filling too. Apart from soup and fruits you can take unsweetened tea, cranberry juice and plenty of water. You should have minimum of 8 to 9 glasses of water everyday.

Day Two: On the second day you will include vegetables along with the soup. Any type of vegetable is good and you can eat all you want, such as lettuce, spinach, carrots, broccoli, etc; either raw or cooked. You can also include baked potato with butter, but it is best to not include any types of lentils, beans, peas, or corn. No fruits are included on day two of the 7 day soup diet and it is imperative that you remember to drink your water.

The 3rd day of the 7 days soup diet would be a mixture of fruits and vegetables accompanied by soup but you must not eat baked potatoes. By now you would have noticed a slight change in your body and this 7 days diet would have already helped you loose 6 to 7 pounds.

On day four of the 7 days soup diet, bananas and skim milk are on the menu. There are no limit to the number of cups of milk that you want to drink and you can consume up to 8 bananas. Do not forget your soup as well. The reason for bananas and milk intake here is because your body requires potassium, carbohydrates and proteins. Calcium from is milk is for lessening your craving for sweets.

The 5th day of the 7 days soup diet would include meat and tomatoes. You can have 10 to 12 oz of meat and a can of tomatoes or 6 fresh tomatoes which would help to wash out all the uric acid in your body. You must have minimum of one serving of your soup.

The 6th day of the 7 days soup diet includes meat and vegetables but no baked potatoes. You can have 2 to 3 steaks if you like and have as many leafy vegetables your heart desires.

Day Seven: Final day of the 7 day soup diet and you should have lost between 10- 17 pounds at this point. On this day you can have brown rice, your soup, non- sweetened juices, vegetables, and water. The 7 day soup diet is designed to help you learn which foods are the healthiest for you to eat, which one's provide the best nutrients and vitamins and helps you to get into the habit of eating this way, beyond the 7th day of this diet. In order for you to have the best results, it is always recommended that you include a regular exercise program into your daily routine and continue to eat healthy and keep drinking at least 9 glasses of water daily.

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Many types of diseases and disorders attack a human body and the most damaging and painful disorders of them all are the spine injury or damage. A human being's spinal column consist of 24 vertebrae and this is again divided into the cervical spine consisting of seven vertebrae, the thoracic spine consisting of 12 vertebrae and the lumbar spine with five vertebrae. The spine has a base bone called sacrum and situated at the end of the sacrum is the coccyx.

What is called a disk otherwise known as shock absorbing cushion is situated between each vertebrae pair. The 23 discs which start from the second and third neck vertebrae are named s C2-C3, T5-T6 and L4-L5. in these names the letter 'C' denoted cervical, 'T' means thoracic and the 'L' denotes lumbar and 'S' stands for sacrum.

Life threatening situations such as falls, weak muscles, weak supporting muscles and body mechanics can cause damage to these discs. When the outer layer of the disc breaks it opens and causes disc herniation also called subligamentous.

This condition occurs in the lower back or lumbar spine region, and sometimes affects the cervical and upper back called the thoracic spine too. Applying pressure to the nerve roots, herniated discs cause lots of pain and numbness in the affected area. The gel like material comes out of the discs once the discs rapture. Normal x-rays are unable to identify the disorder so MRI or CT scans are used.

When it is said that the thoracic spine is injured it means that T5 T6 are herniated. The muscles relax when pain killers are administered as medicines for this injury. The best way to cure herniated T5 T6 discs are through physical therapy because there is no real cure through medication however medication can only suppress the pain and symptoms. In severe cases surgery is recommended. Physical exercises and bed rest can provide relief from numbness.

Activities like walking and less strenuous activities can keep the pain away. Using an ice pack or a hot pack on the affected region 3-4 times a day will provide relief to muscle tension and pain. The best way to recover from herniated disc disorders is to seek physiotherapy. Especially in the case of T5 T6 disorders or injuries are very unbearable but it can be treated.

With proper physical therapy the unstable segment and neutral zone can be controlled. This therapy helps in increasing mobility and allows the patient to walk, climb stairs etc freely. It can improve physical function and prevent disability and give balance to the affected area. The therapy must be concentrated around the muscles, bones, ligaments, nerves etc.

This therapy can be received in hospitals or out patient clinics and fitness centers. A good and experienced physical therapist should be chosen and it is always good to choose someone recommended by friends or relatives. Health insurance companies and family physicians also might suggest good therapists who might do the best therapy for you. Check to find out if he is properly qualified for the job and if he has the necessary certification. Faulty therapy can lead to dangerous physical conditions and make the patient immobile. So care should be taken while selecting the best physical therapist.

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