President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has publicly admitted that he believes the Ukrainian army one of the strongest in Europe. According to him, Ukrainian soldiers were able to stop the enemies on the borders of the far east.

Whether you call it pop, soda, lolly water, or any other variation - you probably indulge in a can of it from time to time. These drinks often accompany junk food, but people also have them with proper meals, or just as a thirst quencher. However, do we really know what we’re putting in our body when we partake in this sweet, fizzy delight?

While soda has already been linked to diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases, the average American still consumes at least 2 sweet carbonated drinks every day. A recent study from the University Of California, San Francisco found direct links between the consumption of sweetened carbonated beverages and premature cellular aging.

3 scientific method easily eat less.

About three simple ways to not eat too much we'll learn today from the publication in the journal Psychologies

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What helps to eat less: three scientifically proven tricks

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Как обзавестись очень стройной и полезной привычкой пить чистую воду?

Воспользуемся советами от журнала Psychologies

Уверены, что информация про 2 литра или 8 стаканов в сутки уже прочно осела на подкорке вашего головного мозга и очередное наставление вы не потерпите. Но, знаем по собственному опыту — подобный «кандидатский» минимум набрать сложно! Что делать?

Повторимся, пресловутые 8 стаканов — это жизненная необходимость. «Вода требуется для работы каждой клетки тела, так стоит ли удивляться, что мы должны пить ее регулярно для поддержания оптимального функционирования всего организма», — говорит Белинда Киркпатрик, натуропат. Вода выводит токсины из кожи, помогает концентрироваться и избавляет от мышечных спазмов. Нужные еще аргументы? Вода нормализует работу кишечника и помогает контролировать калорийность рациона.

Жажду часто путают с голодом. Достаточное потребление жидкости – одна из важных составляющих успешной потери веса. «Заполняя желудок, вода препятствует потреблению лишних калорий», — говорит Барбара РОЛЛС, к.м.н. Penn University.

8 стаканов или 2 литра – среднее арифметическое, ваша задача набирать 30 мл воды на 1 кг своего веса. «Имейте ввиду, что кофеиносодержащие напитки, такие как чай или кофе выводят жидкость из организма, — объясняет Киркпатрик. — То есть каждый стакан минусует один стакан воды из вашего рациона и вам следует выпить дополнительную порцию воды, чтобы компенсировать эти потери».

• Начните с малого: поставьте себе цель выпивать на ½ стакана воды больше, чем вчера! И так каждый день пока не доберетесь до необходимого объема.
• Не нравится вкус простой воды? Добавьте ягод, фруктов, трав. Можно в кувшин с водой добавить ломтики апельсина, половинки клубники, веточку мяты.
• Вода должна всегда быть под рукой. Держите большой стеклянный кувшин на вашем столе, пусть он служит напоминанием о необходимости восполнять потери жидкости в организме. Всегда держите бутылку воды в сумке.
• Купите специальную переносную бутылку для воды. Если ее дизайн и форма будет вам нравится, у вас будет больше шансов придерживаться цели.
• Установите на телефоне напоминание о необходимости выпить стакан воды или же скачайте специальное приложение, которое будет сигнализировать, когда придет время «опрокинуть» еще один стакан.
• Включите в меню большое продуктов, содержащих воду. Это сельдерей, огурцы, кабачки, помидоры, ягоды.
• Можно иногда простую воду заменить на газированную (выбирайте с малым содержанием углекислого газа) и добавить к ней дольку лимона.
• Включитесь в соревнование! Почему не устроить с друзьями баттл вроде популярного «Кто дольше простоит в планке». В этот раз посоревнуйтесь кто быстрее сможет выйти на необходимый уровень потребления воды.

Как видите, ничего безумно трудного. 

А аргументы типа "никогда не пила простую воду, она не вкусная" - не принимаются!

Сама когда-то так говорила. А теперь даже не могу сосчитать сколько выпиваю за день воды. И не просто потому, что надо. Я хочу ее пить, организм просит!

Кстати, на Буксире, в нашем закрытом похудательном мотивирующем онлайн-клубе тоже многие прошли этот путь - от неприятия простой воды до "жить без нее не могу".

И у вас получится!

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It’s hard to find someone in today's world who hasn’t experienced some sort of back pain during their lifetime. In fact, an astounding 80% of all adults suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. While there are copious amounts of information available on the internet with regards to what causes back pain, how to remedy it and how to prevent it, the most important thing to know is what kind of bias you have. 

A bias in this context refers to a tendency to keep one's back in a certain position due to that position offering comfort or pain relief. There are three different types of bias, namely flexion, extension and non-weight-bearing. This guide will help you determine how to identify which bias you have, as well as give you methods of rectifying it through simple stretching and exercises: 

1. Flexion Bias

If you tend to bend forward because it makes your back feel better and relieves the symptoms, then you have a flexion bias. This is common in people with spinal stenosis, which is the narrowing of spaces in the spine that, in turn, create pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. In this instance, pressure is taken off of the nerves when leaning forward. This is because the spaces that have narrowed due to the stenosis open up again, thus relieving pain. Leaning forward can also relieve the symptoms of spondylosis, which is spinal degeneration (note that the term can also be used to refer to osteoarthritis of the spine), and spondylolisthesis, a condition that arises when a vertebra in your back slides forward over the vertebra beneath it. The common thread between all these spinal conditions is that leaning forward offers pain relief, while leaning backward will likely increase the symptoms. 

The video below demonstrates stretches to help with a flexion bias. Not only will they loosen up your back muscles, but they’ll also help open up the spaces in your spine to take pressure off the nerves: 

You’ve probably been told about the myriad of benefits that essential oils supposedly have on your health but, truth be told, you need to exercise caution when using them, because improper use can be dangerous. Here’s how to use essential oils and reap the benefits they offer while safeguarding your health at the same time:

1. Don’t Let Nature Fool You

While it is of course true that ingredients, plants and herbs found in nature can offer you wondrous health benefits, these natural-world remedies must always be treated with utmost respect. The first thing to remember is that what works for one person may not work at all for another.

Secondly, essential oils can interfere with any medications you might be taking, as well as having other side effects. Keep in mind that natural does not necessarily mean safe.

We don’t always get to experience the view of heaven and earth because we often don’t bother to look. Sometimes, just opening your eyes is enough to experience the sheer beauty and magic of nature. Enjoy these spectacular photos and words of wisdom:  

"Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is not easy ~ your work becomes a dance with light and the weather. It takes you to a place within yourself."

~ Annie Leibovitz 

"Mother Nature is the great equalizer. You can't get away from it."

~ Christopher Heyerdahl

"When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator."

~ Mahatma Gandhi

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."

~ Albert Einstein

GOD said: “Adam, I want you to do something for me.” “

"Gladly, Lord,"” replied Adam. "“What do you want me to do?"

” Go down into the valley.” “

"What’'s a valley?"” asked Adam.

God explained to him, then said, Cross the river.” “

"What’'s a river?"

God explained it to him, and then continued, “Go over the hill…”. “

What’s a hill?” God explained to Adam what a hill was, then said, “On the other side of the hill, you will find a cave.” “

"What’'s a cave?”" 

After God explained, he said, “In the cave you will find a woman.”

Adam asked, "“What’'s a woman?”" So God explained that to him too. He continued, “I want you to reproduce.”

“"How do I do that?"”

“Jeez,” God muttered under his breath. He then sighed and explained the birds and the bees to Adam. He liked that concept very much, so he went down into the valley, across the river, over the hill and into the cave where he found a woman.” A little while later, Adam returned and says: "Lord...

...“What’'s a headache?”"

Getting your children to help out with the chores at home is no easy task. They usually come up with some creative excuse such as, "I'm allergic to rubber gloves", or a not so creative excuse like " I have homework." However, instilling a good work ethic in your kids from an early age is important, so that down the line they will know how to wash a dish or mop the floor.

The following tips will help you encourage your children to help out around the house and teach them the importance of teamwork.

1. Switch Up Routines
If you really want to get your kids excited about chores, make a fun schedule for them with different chores they need to carry out each week. Kids will begin to look forward to the feeling of fulfillment after they complete the chore, and as long as they are varied, they will get excited. For example, if you want your children to help out making dinner one night a week, ask them to think up a meal that they would like. To make it even more exciting for them, tell them that the same meal cannot be repeated twice. They will love the sense of responsibility and will look for ways to pitch in.

2. Let the Kids Pick
There is a huge difference between the chores that you would choose for your child to carry out and the ones that he or she is more willing and excited to do. Make sure that your child picks the chores that they would like to do, be it feeding the pets, watering the plants, or clearing up toys. Forcing them to do chores that they aren't excited about causes them to see the chores as menial tasks to avoid. Instead, actively ask your child how they would like to contribute around the house and guide their answer with your own suggestions about what needs to get done.

3. Make Chores Fun
Although this may seem like a lot of extra work on your part, it's actually very simple. Many of us have their own ways of looking at chores in a positive light, or things that we do to make the time pass by faster during the chore. One way to encourage children to participate is to make the chore into a game or competition with a time limit. This will encourage them to step up to the plate and deliver. You could also put on some of their favorite music and have them dance while doing the chore. There are so many great ways to make doing the chore enjoyable for your child that all involve you thinking outside of the box.
 

4. Make a Deal
While there are some parents that believe it is wrong to 'bribe' your children with a reward for the chore, this is actually one of the best ways to get them to participate. If you promise to do a fun activity together after they help out to clean the house, the child will be more motivated to get working. You can also promise them a special treat after, but try and keep the rewards to things that involve interaction and aren't outright gifts. That way, you know that the child appreciates the time with you, and it is even better for building their teamwork skills.
 

5. Chores Shouldn't Be a Punishment

Try not to use chores as a punishment for something the child has done wrong. If your child misbehaves, explain to them what they've done, but don't threaten them with a chore to do. The only chore they should have to do after misbehaving is to apologize, and sincerely. Trying to teach your child a lesson by throwing out a task will only further get them thinking negatively about chores, and interfere with their motivation in the future. As mentioned above, make chores as enjoyable as possible!

6. Create a Timing System

Kids are motivated by competition, by setting time goals for your children you are encouraging them to complete the task within a certain framework. If you tell your child that the dishes need to be done in 20 minutes, they will usually put down what they are doing and get to the task. You can also create incentives around the time limit like a later bedtime or a favorite sweet snack for completing the task in a timely fashion. If the child does not immediately comply, show them that the time limit you set is important by giving them an earlier bed time, for example, or forbidding sweet treats for the next week.

7. Don't be Bossy!
This is the most important and most difficult tip. It is so easy to end up in bossy mode when you are trying to get your kids to participate in chores, but steer clear of a negative tone at all costs! Remind your children of their chores kindly, or list it as part of their activities when they ask what's planned for the day. Try not to use words like 'must', 'need' or 'now!' because these will drive your kids in the other direction. Instead, remind them, "Hey kids, it's 5 o'clock. Please don't forget to feed the dog!"

Hopefully, with these helpful tips, you will be able to encourage your children to actively help out around the house and nurture their sense of autonomy. And the last thing to remember - it's never too early or too late to start!

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She told the pastor what songs should be sung at the service, what scriptures she wanted to be read, and which outfit she would like to be buried in. She also asked to be buried with her favorite Bible. When it was all written down, and Rev. Phillip was getting ready to leave, Mrs. Smith suddenly remembered one last thing.

“Reverend, there’s one last thing I would like,” she said.

“What is it?” replied the pastor.

“This is very important to me,” she continued. “I would like to be buried with a fork in my right hand.”

Reverend Phillip stood stunned; her words had taken him aback. Mrs. Smith smiled and said “this surprises you, doesn’t it?”

Bemused, the pastor replied “In all honesty, yes. I’m a bit puzzled by this request.”