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successful, powerful & loving person!
I have it all & share it with joy, as I am 100% creative love!
Instant Insight
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IS CEREAL
HEALTHY OR JUST HYPE?
Cheerios, Total, Wheaties and
Shredded Wheat - These four cereals are probably the best in
the marketplace today. Why? Low in sugar, high in fiber
and they actually taste pretty good. I like these cereals
sprinkled with a dash of Stevia and either unsweetened soy,
rice or almond milk.
Remember
100% whole grain has to be the first ingredient for cereal
to be healthy and please don’t fall for the gimmicks that
are so prevalent in today’s advertising. One gimmick is
yogurt in the cereal – it’s not really yogurt according to
Jayne Hurley, a senior nutritionist at the Center for
Science in the Public Interest, rather by using yogurt
powder, the good benefit of yogurt is destroyed and all
you’re eating is palm kernel oil, sugar and dextrose. In
other words, these cereals have really no nutritive value.
Health
writer Herb Weisbaum keeps his finger on the pulse of our
health and welfare; his business is to look out for the
people. His focus is to keep consumers aware that some
advertising is misleading…consider these next two paragraphs
regarding juice drinks:
“Juice
drinks can be especially misleading. The product may not be
all juice, and it may not be the juice you’d assume it to
be. For example, Tropicana's Peach Papaya drink does not
contain any peach or papaya juice. It’s mostly water,
sweeteners and some pear juice. Last August parent company
PepsiCo
settled a lawsuit by agreeing to call the product “Peach
Papaya flavored juice drink.” It has also removed the claim
“made with REAL fruit juice.” And yet the package still has
pictures of peaches and papayas on it.
Remember, if a juice product is called a “beverage,” “drink”
or “punch,” you can bet it is not 100 percent juice. It
probably contains a large amount of water, sweeteners and
white grape juice, which is cheap and not very nutritious.
The only way to know for sure is to check the ingredient
label…That means you, the shopper, need to look past the big
bold claims on the front of the package. Check for the fine
print that modifies that claim. Most importantly, read the
nutrition label to get the true picture of what’s in that
product. Remember, ingredients are listed from highest
amount to lowest amount.”
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11620548/
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KIRSTY
ALLEY AND PORTION CONTROL
Kirsty Alley’s weight loss story was featured in People
Magazine where she shared that she had been eating up to
6,000 calories some days before her relationship with Jenny
began! Wow, that’s a lot of fuel! Kirsty loves being a mom
and enjoys cooking for her kids, unfortunately all that
"kitchen time" found her eating to excess. Now she's
learning what it takes to reshape her attitude and her body.
Most of us feel that we would easily like to drop 5 – 15
pounds; portion control plus eating too much saturated fat
is at the very heart of losing that weight. According to an
article by Karen Collins, RD, “There are many ways to
achieve reduction. Each time you exchange a
deck-of-cards-sized portion of a higher-fat red meat for
lean red meat, seafood or skinless chicken, you cut at least
5 grams of saturated fat. If your meat portions are larger
than a deck of cards, reducing them to this size will
eliminate even more. For each ounce of regular cheddar or
other high-fat cheese you replace with low-fat cheeses, you
slash saturated fat by 5 grams. A cup of 1 percent or skim
milk instead of whole milk will save you 3 to 5 grams. Two
teaspoons of soft margarine or olive oil instead of butter
will get rid of more than 3 grams. To reach the recommended
levels of saturated fat, on average Americans need to cut 5
to 10 grams of it from their daily food choices.”
Saturated fats and Trans
Fats are found in vegetable shortening, some margarines
(stick margarine is the worst), packaged food, soups, fast
food, some frozen foods and in manufactured baked goods
(cookies, cakes, chips and snacks). Become a label
reader so you know.
Kirsty looks beautiful, healthy and happy. We congratulate
her!
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MORE DRUGS
EQUAL LESS HEALTH
William Campbell Douglas II,
MD, editor of “Daily Dose” wrote an interesting article
recently describing how “more drugs equal less health”. Dr.
Douglas is referring to mainstream medicine, “…the pill and
scalpel way we most often attempt to heal disease here in
the western world...”
Conventional medicine also known as “allopathic medicine
does not attempt to cure disease by eliminating its causes.
Instead, it seeks only to mask or counteract a given
disease's symptoms. The only thing this kind of medicine
ensures is that NO TRUE HEALING WILL HAPPEN, only a
continuation of treatment, ad infinitum,” says Douglas.
Dr. Douglas’s definition of Allopathic: “N. Of or
pertaining to allopathy, the treatment of disease with drugs
(see also: dangerous synthetic chemicals) having opposite
effects to the symptoms.”
Watch an eye-opening allegorical short film of the
“far-reaching effects of the whole modern day allopathic
medicine quagmire” at Dr. Joseph Mercola’s site:
http://www.mercola.com/
Subscribe
to “Daily Dose” at:
http://www.healthiernews.com/dailydose/dd200409/dd20040917.html
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FAT TODAY -
CANCER TOMORROW?
If you are still carrying
those extra pounds and find yourself adding more as the
years go by, watch out! You may be adding risk as the
scale increases! Experts say that you could be heading
for the “BIG C” if you don’t make better diet and exercise
choices.
Carrying
extra pounds can cause different types of cancer and these
include lymphoma, breast cancer, kidney, pancreas and more!
Most scientists believe that this connection may occur
because the body’s inability to process insulin is
compromised by how much weight our body carries. Are you
obese? If so, you’re at risk!
Just how
overweight is “obese”? Obese is defined as being
excessively fat (a lukewarm definition from Webster
Collegiate). What weight were you at 20? At 30? 40? A BMI
(Body Mass Index) of 30 is considered obese; years ago a
similar rule of thumb was 30 pounds of excess weight was
considered obese. Calculate your BMI now to determine
the finding.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm
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SUN
SCREEN/SUN BLOCK UPDATE
Applying sun screen for maximum protection requires that you
allow it to bind to your skin for about 30 minutes before
sun exposure. It’s tempting to just slather it on and dash
out the door but you really need to give yourself time for
those ingredients to actively protect your skin. Facial
Magic’s Mineral Sun Crème was discovered in a plastic
surgeons office – it’s pure, natural and hydrating for your
skin. Especially effective for face, neck, hands, chest and
back of neck so make it a part of your morning routine. Safe
for the entire family!
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LEG CRAMPS
Gloria came into the office today complaining that she had
awakened twice during the night from severe leg cramps; she
has not been taking diuretics but as we talked about her day
yesterday, she disclosed she had worn high heels for a
better part of the weekend. I handed her an article written
by Joe and Teresa Graedon, authors of
www.peoplespharmacy.com. In their recent column, they
discussed three remedies for leg cramps: drinking
low-sodium V-8 juice (even this low sodium variety has
dangerously high levels of sodium so if you’re prone to
heart disease or high blood pressure, please check with your
doc before consuming), pinching the upper lip for a few
seconds and putting a bar of soap under the bottom sheet.
"A very useful, natural medicine is vinegar", says Jamison
Starbuck, ND, Missoula, MT. "Simply eat a salad with a
vinegar-based dressing whenever you can." Some leg
cramps can be relieved by taking a combination of magnesium,
calcium and zinc. If you have a remedy, send it to us and
we’ll pass it to our readers.
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WARTS + DUCT TAPE
According to the Bottom Line Yearbook 2006, Dean
Focht III, MD, Cincinatti, OH writes that placing duct tape
over warts is more effective at eliminating them than
conventional medical therapy. Dr. Focht conducted a
study with two groups - both groups had warts on their
fingers, palms, heels or soles. One group used tape
over their warts for six days, then scraped them with emery
boards. After 12 hours, they reapplied the tape and
continued this treatment for two months. The other
group had their warts removed by a doctor using cryosurgery,
a freezing technique. The result: "After just
two months, 85% of those using the tape had gotten rid of
their warts, versus only 60% of those who had received the
standard freezing treatment." These little
imperfections are caused by a virus. Maybe that duct
tape will work for you!
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Breaking the Food-Depression Cycle
All too often, depression
can literally feed on itself. Such is the case for the
approximately eight million Americans who suffer from
atypical depression, a variety of depression in which
sufferers have an increased appetite leading to weight gain,
sleeping too much, excessive lethargy and hypersensitivity
to interpersonal rejection. Although atypical depression
symptoms are quite apparent and they account for about 42%
of the 19 million Americans who suffer from clinical
depression, the problem frequently goes undiagnosed.
RECENT RESEARCH CAN HELP
The good news for these
people is that John P. Docherty, MD, CEO of Comprehensive
NeuroScience Inc., and adjunct professor of psychiatry at
Weill Medical College, Cornell University in New York City,
headed a recent study that looked at the role of chromium
salts in helping to control blood sugar, and in turn,
cravings. I spoke with Dr. Docherty who says that the
carbohydrates that patients overindulge in the most are not
surprising -- baked goods and pasta, both ranking high as
comfort foods. But the resulting weight gain adds to
patients' depression, and can be a sort of double-whammy
since a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs) -- antidepressant medications, such as
fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) -- is
weight gain, as well.
The 113 participants in the
eight-week study, all people with atypical depression and a
mean body mass index (BMI) that was borderline obese, were
randomized into a group taking up to 600 mg of chromium
picolinate a day or a placebo group. The findings showed
that the chromium picolinate group had a significant
improvement -- 65% versus 33% in the placebo group -- in
terms of decreased appetite and lowered carbohydrate
craving.
Dr. Docherty says we don't
know exactly why chromium picolinate works to decrease carb
cravings, but it probably has to do with the fact that it
seems to enhance insulin regulation. (Many people with
diabetes type 2 take it for this reason.) Daily Health
News contributing editor Andrew L. Rubman, ND, however,
adds that chromium seems to increase the sensitivity of
chromium receptors, which in turn increases its effect on
insulin regulation. The picolinate form of chromium was used
in the study not because it's the most effective form to
use, but because it is the most widely available form.
Chromium is abundantly available in whole-grains, seafood,
green beans and broccoli, among other foods, though it can
be safely supplemented with physician oversight. Diabetics
especially should never start chromium supplements without
medical supervision.
This research team will soon
be doing further studies to understand chromium and
carbohydrate craving, but in the meantime, Dr. Docherty
stresses that it is important for all family members,
friends and doctors to pay close attention when an
individual starts to gain weight and seems unusually
lethargic. These may well be signs that the person is
suffering from depression and should be evaluated.
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Hoodia for
Weight Loss Hoodia
has certainly been in the news and all over the Internet;
now I understand that an infomercial is soon to roll out.
Here's one account from the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/correspondent/2947810.stm
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Fish Oil - A Medical Miracle!
1)
Fish oil
improves memory, I.Q. and helps obliterate age related
memory lapses.
2)
Fish oil is a very potent anti-oxidant.
3)
Fish oil improves personality, mood, and
mental disorders! It is a potent natural anti-depressant!
4)
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Bananas –
They’re good for you!
Now that
the carb craze has abated, bananas have once again returned
to the OK list. Bananas are beneficial to good health and
unless you’re diabetic, you might want to consider eating
one or two a day to boost your vitamin intake. If you are
diabetic, please check with your doc to see what is
recommended.
Bananas
truly are nature’s health food because they contain
anti-oxidants, potassium and vitamins – a powerhouse of
nutrition that provides instant energy and boosts your
immunity. They’re low in calories and help keep your body
and brain fit.
What got
me thinking about bananas? In a recent article I read
that bananas were exceptional as a skin mask. Just mash a
couple of ripe bananas, apply directly to a clean face and
allow the mixture to sit for ten minutes before washing.
The author of this piece stated that bananas can mask
wrinkles. If you try this, let me know how it worked for
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Vitamin C – Take
it and wear it!
Vitamin C
helps form collagen, a glue-like fibrous protein in bone,
cartilage, tendons and other connective tissue. Vitamin C
helps give structure and maintain such body parts as bones,
cartilage, muscle, veins, capillaries and teeth.
It is well
known that citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons,
grapefruits, tangerines, limes, mandarins and others contain
vitamin C. In fact, vitamin C comes almost exclusively from
fruits and vegetables. Other good sources are tomatoes,
strawberries, raspberries, peppers, broccoli, asparagus,
brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, peas,
rutabagas, cantaloupe, kiwi, papayas, and watermelon. Many
other fruits and vegetables contain small amounts of vitamin
C, too.
How
powerful is Vitamin C? Listen to what the experts have said
about this remarkable nutrient. Dr. James Enstrom of UCLA
has been quoted as saying that "A thirty-five-year-old man
who eats Vitamin C-rich foods and takes Vitamin C
supplements will slash his chances of heart disease death by
two thirds and live 6.3 years longer". And according to the
late Dr. Linus Pauling--a two-time Nobel Laureate and
perhaps history's strongest advocate for the benefits of
Vitamin C--supplemental doses of Vitamin C could add as much
as twelve to eighteen years to our lives (Dr. Pauling
also held the belief that ascorbic acid held the cure to the
common cold).
Vitamin C
functions as an anti-inflammatory, and helps the body fight
inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, fibromyalgia,
and chronic fatigue. A multitude of other conditions may be
improved, including angina, bronchitis, bruises, canker
sores, constipation, diabetes, eyestrain, gingivitis,
glaucoma, hangover, infertility, joint pain, rashes, rosacea,
shingles, sore throat, sprains, sunburn, and yeast
infections, urinary tract infections, and scurvy. Because
vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, it is also useful in
treating iron deficiency and anemia.
Topically, Vitamin C in the form of Magnesium Ascorbyl
Phosphate, the stable and potent form of Vitamin C, is
absorbed directly into the interior of skin cells,
neutralizing free radicals and other harmful,
wrinkle-causing agents. You will see immediate lightening
and brightening in your skin as fine lines and wrinkles
plump up. Our unique formula helps to nourish new skin
cells and revitalize old ones.
I suggest
that you apply Vitamin C Serum twice daily on clean skin,
once in the morning and again at night. Allow this
preparation to penetrate the skin before applying creams or
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Where do you get
Vitamin D?
Since milk and other dairy
products are not necessarily the best sources of calcium,
Daily Health News contributing editor Andrew L.
Rubman, ND, suggests other good dietary sources of calcium,
such as broccoli, spinach, collard greens and turnip greens.
As far as vitamin D is concerned, it's actually one of the
easiest vitamins to get -- only 10 to 15 minutes a day
outdoors in the sunshine will enable your body to
manufacture all of this vitamin you need. Sun exposure
is perhaps the most important source of vitamin D because
exposure to sunlight provides most humans with their vitamin
D requirement.
The major biologic function
of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium
and phosphorus. By promoting calcium absorption, vitamin D
helps to form and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D also
works with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and
hormones to promote bone mineralization. Without vitamin D,
bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen.
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Do You Know Your Lettuce?
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Vitamin
A (IU)
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Vitamin
K (mcg)
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Beta carotene
(mcg) |
Lutein+
Zeaxanthin
(mcg) |
Potassium
(mg) |
Folate
(mcg) |
Vitamin
C (mg) |
Calcium
(mg) |
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Red leaf lettuce |
2,098 |
39 |
1,258 |
483 |
52 |
10 |
1 |
9 |
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Iceberg |
361 |
17 |
215 |
199 |
102 |
21 |
2 |
13 |
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Romaine |
2,730 |
48 |
1,637 |
1,087 |
116 |
64 |
11 |
16 |
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Butterhead |
1,822 |
56 |
1,093 |
673 |
131 |
40 |
2 |
19 |
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Arugula |
474 |
22 |
284 |
710 |
74 |
19 |
3 |
32 |
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Watercress |
1,598 |
85 |
959 |
1,961 |
112 |
3 |
15 |
41 |
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Endive |
1,084 |
115 |
650 |
0 |
157 |
71 |
3 |
26 |
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Mustard greens |
5,881 |
278 |
3,528 |
5,543 |
198 |
105 |
39 |
58 |
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Spinach |
2,813 |
145 |
1,688 |
3,659 |
167 |
58 |
8 |
30 |
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Kohlrabi |
49 |
0.1 |
30 |
0 |
473 |
22 |
84 |
32 |
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Kale |
10,300 |
547 |
6,182 |
26,500 |
299 |
19 |
80 |
91 |
Source:
www.nutritiondata.com
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Prunes & Walnuts
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Rich source of heart healthy nutrients
Prunes and walnuts are two
wonderful foods that provide nutrition and health benefits
and I like to eat them almost daily. Here in
California we have Trader Joe's; this fabulous grocer stocks
healthy foods, usually organic and they're reasonably
priced. I love their Mixed Dried Fruit - 4 pieces are
only 110 calories and the prunes are rich in
magnesium, sodium, phosphorous and potassium. Prunes clean
and unclog the liver, aids the digestive system and helps to
overcome infections and intestinal upsets. Eating walnuts
helps maintain a healthy heart and studies show
that
people who ate walnuts had a lower risk of coronary heart
disease because these nuts are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
and have a high concentration of nutrients.
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Hot Flash Remedy
- DONG QUAI + EVENING OF
PRIMROSE + BLACK COHASH
Plagued
by hot flashes so severe your makeup slides off your face?
Rather
than ingest potentially dangerous chemicals that hide in
over-the-counter and prescription drugs to treat the
symptoms of menopause, why not try this potent combination
of all natural supplements to suppress those hot flashes?
Dong
Quai has been used for centuries in Asia for reliable
menopause treatment. Recommended dosage 600 mg – 1200 mg
daily
Evening of Primrose, “the King’s cure-all” is praised by
millions of women for a host of ailments including
depression, bloating and even arthritis. I also believe our
skin, hair and nails improve taking this supplement; this
includes rosacea and acne. Recommended dosage: 500 mg daily
Black
Cohash mimics estrogen; this all natural supplement
alleviates vaginal dryness, hot flashes and stress
incontinence. Recommended dosage 40-200 mg daily.
Always
check with your healthcare provider to make certain that
this or other drugs do not interact adversely together. |
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Nail Fungus
I’ve had two inquiries
regarding nail fungus on the fingernails and toenails. Two
at-home remedies have been found that that are worth
mentioning and both were discovered at
www.peoplespharmacy.com.
One remedy to consider is
using one drop of white vinegar on a q-tip; just apply to
the affected nail after showering and see how the nail looks
as it grows out.
The
second remedy was found in the August 29th Long
Beach Press Telegram, suggesting that cornmeal mixed with
hot water had worked for one of their readers. This is a
quote from the article, “Put about an inch of cornmeal in a
plastic dishpan. Pour in hot water, stir it so the cornmeal
gets dissolved, and when it is cool enough not to hurt, soak
your feet for an hour. Done regularly, this will get rid of
the fungus.”
Other
natural remedies include oregano oil, tea tree oil, and
Vicks VapoRub. Vicks VapoRub contains eucalyptus oil and
thymol, both reputed to have anti-fungal properties.
One of
our readers inquiring about natural methods of curing this
fungus stated she had already invested $700.00 in prescribed
medications over two months that included oral and topical
preparations plus primary care physician fees. Her
insurance company paid $50.00 towards the treatment because
the treatment was considered cosmetic because there was no
pain. Now she has discovered that liver enzymes and
blood work must be completed every three months to check for
damage to her internal organs.
There are side effects to every drug and
these can include itching, hives, indigestion, headache,
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Ear Staples for Weight Loss
Dr.
David Thayer, Board Certified Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy
and Chiropractor, based in Illinois believes this is an
accepted medical practice for weight loss.
“Acupuncture staples are medical staples made of surgical
steel that are placed into the inner portion of the ear at
specific Acupuncture points. The staple can be left in for
up to a year. The staples are used for the treatment of
weight control, smoking control, drug addictions,
alcoholism, and stress. The staples have an 80% success
rate. For example, with the weight loss staple, the average
weight loss is 2 pounds per week, appetite and cravings are
decreased and metabolism is stimulated. The stop smoking
staple aids in the decrease of addiction to nicotine and
withdrawal symptoms.”
http://www.doctorthayer.com/auriculotherapy.html
In
1987, The National Council Against Health Fraud disparaged
commercial weight-loss or control programs that promote
unproven or spurious weight-loss aids such as HCG, starch
blockers, diuretics, sauna belts, body wraps, passive
exercise, ear staples, acupuncture, Electric muscle
stimulators, spirulina, phenylalanine, arginine, etc.
http://www.ncahf.org/index.html
There
are pros and cons regarding this type of therapy so if you
decide to explore getting your ear stapled, please do lots
of research and ask for a list of user testimonials to
substantiate any claims.
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Teflon +
Cancer Connection?
"If you want to
be on the safe side (I do), box up the non-stick cookware and break out
that old, seasoned cast-iron skillet and stainless steel pots and pans.
(Just one caveat - if you have any sort of iron metabolism problem,
don't use iron cookware.) And instead of lubing them up with PAM or
other spray-on vegetable oils that'll clog up your heart, try good
old-fashioned butter - or better yet, lard.
That way, you'll get all the great taste AND all the peace of mind."
William Campbell Douglass II, MD
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Never
Give Up Hope
One of my private clients expressed her
fear that she had neglected her skin so long, it might never look
younger and fresher. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE!
A workshop attendee
needed confidence that her skin would look alive again, she felt
hopeless, like it was too late. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE!
If you are feeling
blue because your face is seldom complimented and nothing seems to make
a difference, let me give you a tip: there are three things that you
can do at home that will give you beautiful skin!
1) Exfoliate
regularly. Those tired, lifeless, dead skin cells disguise your skin.
Get rid of them! Daily Lift, for those new readers, is a gentle alpha-hydroxy;
it will help your pores look tighter and your make up will sit
beautifully on your face because it smoothes and tightens surface skin.
2) Use Vitamin C
Serum. Plump up your skin with our Vitamin C Serum! Not only will your
skin look immediately lighter and brighter, fine lines and wrinkles will
appear diminished. This potent anti-oxidant is essential for collagen
formation. I recommend using it twice daily on clean skin and to let it
penetrate fully before using a moisturizer or other treatment.
3) Sun Block: There
are two ingredients that block harmful rays: Titanium Dioxide and Zinc
Oxide. Both are in our Natural Mineral Sun Cream. Aloe Vera is
prominent in our formula; Aloe Vera
has excellent hydrating,
softening and soothing properties, and helps build collagen in the skin.
A truly fabulous product!
After application,
wait one minute, and then apply foundation.
Three little steps to
help you have better looking skin! NEVER GIVE UP!
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Mammography Myths
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Mammograms are safe. In fact, they're not. Compression
of the breast may prompt cancer to spread. And then there's the
radiation: A mammogram delivers about 1,000 times more radiation than a
chest x-ray and carries a risk of cardiovascular damage.
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Mammograms catch cancer at an early stage. In fact, if
a tumor is large enough to be detected by a mammogram it's most likely
already in an advanced state.
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Mammograms save lives. In fact, studies have shown
that women who have mammograms suffer about the same rate of death due
to breast cancer as women who do not have mammograms.
For many more details about these three myths, you can find the e-Alert
"Easy as 1...2...3" on our web site at hsibaltimore.com.
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Does Your Lipstick Contain Lead?
While visiting New York, my friend Roberta handed me a letter she had
received regarding lead in lipstick. I was immediately suspicious
of this information and began to investigate the claims. According
to Truthorfiction.com the information is
FICTION:
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/l/lipstick.htm.
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What I Learned Watching Oprah
Oprah's show on May 2, featured Dr. Mehmet Oz
discussing his new book, "You: The Owner's Manual" that was co-written
by Michael Roizen, MD. Unfortunately, I missed the first portion of the
show and subsequently learned that elimination was discussed - whew, off
the hook on that one.
Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen offered very interesting
information regarding food, vitamins and advice to help us feel better
and look younger but most importantly their new book discusses how to
prevent disease in our bodies. The following is from my notes that were
taken during the show:
Your blood pressure reading is vitally important to
know; the ideal reading is 115/75.
Eating the right type of food is paramount to
better health. There are many, many healthy choices that will keep us
slimmer and provide us with healthier organs.
Dr. Oz suggested for optimum health to eat food
that comes out of the ground and that isn't altered in any way:
watermelon, spinach, leafy vegetables (the darker, the better),
broccoli, cabbage and onions were mentioned. In addition to these, he
discussed adding garlic, walnuts, salmon and red wine to our diets.
Nuts were discussed; almonds and walnuts seem to top their list of heart
healthy edibles.
Dr. Roizen discussed a five handful
recommendation: five handfuls each daily of fruit and vegetables.
Whole grain breads were also said to have many benefits.
Foods high in fiber include oatmeal, blueberries,
brown rice, strawberries, carrots, beans, and peas. You need these for
a healthier colon.
There were five types of fish recommended to keep
us heart healthy. These can be enjoyed three times a week: salmon,
tilapia, flounder, cod and mahi mahi. Oprah enjoys lots of salmon in her
eating regimen and affectionately refers to this delicious fish as
"Sammy".
Cooked tomatoes (tomato sauce, paste - spaghetti
and marinara sauce came to my mind - and it is suggested to add a little
olive oil to it to further enrich the lypocene and anti-oxidant
benefits.
Red wine was recommended as well as eight glasses
of water and some skim milk for daily fluid into our body. Coffee was
also touted as a daily fluid because it can stave off Parkinson's
Disease, Alzheimer's and cancer.
Supplements were also discussed: Four very
important ones recommended daily are Folate 800 mcg (folic acid),
Vitamin D 400 ius, Calcium 1200 mg with at least 400 mg magnesium.
(Calcium must be taken throughout the day as only 600 mg can be absorbed
at a time – the magnesium helps our body absorbed calcium).
Baby aspirin was discussed by both physicians and
they recommend 162½ milligrams daily not only for heart protection but
to stop inflammation in the skin, your facial skin particularly.
When Dr. Roizen was asked about the two most
important skin preparations today, he specifically suggested regular use
of alpha hydroxyl and baby aspirin!
Our office has ordered "You" and I look forward to
reading it.
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Scientists reveal Low-Carb Diets reduce Appetite
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=5&ObjectID=10115421
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Red Flag for Eczema Creams!
On March 10, 2005, the FDA issued a public health advisory to inform
consumers that the use of two topical eczema creams -
Protopic and Elidel
- may pose a cancer risk. Both of these products address eczema by
suppressing the immune system.
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Foot Pain? Vitamin and supplements may help
My friend
Lynn has been experiencing the pain and agony of a Morton's Neuroma.
Morton's
Neuroma is a common foot problem associated with pain, swelling
and/or an inflammation of a nerve, usually at the ball-of-the-foot
between the 3rd and 4th toes.
Lynn
suffered with this condition for quite some time; she wore special shoes
with unique inserts, gave up and swore never to wear high heeled pumps
and finally stopped her daily walking when nothing seemed to relieve the
almost constant ripping pain in her foot. Now she has had foot surgery
to remove the transverse metatarsal ligament, that
typically causes most of the nerve compression. That was five weeks
ago; she continues to have moderate discomfort as she trys to stay off
her foot or maneuvers with her orthopod shoe. I wish her a speedy
recovery! She swears she will play tennis and dance again wearing
pretty shoes!Some foot problems are not curable:
if you have burning or numbness in your feet, you may have a condition
called peripheral neuropathy. This condition indicates damaged nerves
anywhere on the feet. If you have these symptoms from an injury or from
wearing high heels, you might want to consider adding vitamins and
supplements to your diet. Alpha-Lipoic acid, L-Carnatine, Evening of
Primrose and Vitamin B-12 show evidence of being effective in the
treatment of neuropathy. I recommend that you check with your
podiatrist for further treatment options.
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Is HGH
Worth The Risk? Dying to look younger?
Some health professionals believe that premature death is possible if
you use HGH, Human Growth Hormone, even if you are deficient.
Naturally, our bodies produce this amazing,
interesting secretion from the pituitary gland and that HGH secretion is
why we enjoy brain function, bone strength and energy. As production of
this hormone begins to wane, we see the effects of declining HGH
production with increased body fat, decreased sexual desire and
performance, wrinkles and cellulite. UGH!
The National Enquirer ran the headline "Deadly
Anti-Aging Drug Scandal" with photos of several actresses including
Madonna, Goldie Hawn and Jessica Simpson among others in their February
7, 2005 issue. They report that many A-List celebrities regularly have
the prescribed substance injected at a cost of $2,000 a month.
Prescribed HGH is a100% synthetic growth hormone. Read the full story
here:
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/stories/feature.cfm?instanceid=63095
Not all health professionals agree that HGH
injections are safe. Some cite the drug can damage the liver and
kidneys, cause diabetes and worsen existing cancers; when the user
regularly stops using the drug to protect the kidneys, the body bloats
and acne can become rampant.
Is there a safe alternative? One that can provide
the user with the benefits of HGH without the side effects or the huge
cost? Rather than introduce more HGH into the body, can you can
stimulate your own pituitary gland to produce more HGH by using HGH
enhancers? Over the past few years, non-drug oral supplements have been
developed to trigger HGH release. FYI, real HGH is not sold over
the counter so beware of ads that tout that real HGH is in their
formulas.
Diet, exercise and lifestyle all have an impact on
HGH levels. Certain foods, low carbohydrates, especially, can spike HGH
levels and exercise leads to an increase in HGH. In addition, something
as simple as getting more sleep can increase your HGH levels. Our
pituitary gland produces HGH while we are in deep sleep. Therefore, the
more we sleep the more opportunity we have to produce HGH. This method
does not require a prescription.
http://www.hsibaltimore.com/ea2004/ea_040816.shtml
http://www.hsibaltimore.com/ea2002/ea_020314.shtml |
Six Ways to Love
Your Body
1.
Perform Facial Magic regularly. Many beauty experts offer
tips to camouflage droopy eye lids, laugh
lines and wrinkled foreheads with advice like tilt your eyeliner at the
outside of the corners of your eyes or run to find the latest and
greatest injection. Well, this advice makes for interesting reading;
however, as we become more sophisticated and savvy, we realize that
these methods are temporary at best. Why not put an end to this not so
merry go round and make a promise to exercise your face several times a
week. Your face will thank you.
2.
Drink green
tea. We have all heard the numerous, countless benefits of
adding green tea to our lifestyle and I believe each of us could improve
our health if we included at least two cups of this delicious beverage
per day. My sister, after learning that Oprah was going to substitute
green tea for coffee, called to say she was drinking her three cups per
day. Candace said she felt relaxed and serene knowing that green tea
would help curb her appetite and has dropped a few pounds.
3.
Get
regular massage and chiropractic adjustments. Massage
reduces your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood
circulation and lymph flow. Massage gives your skin a wonderful glow
and the relaxation one feels after that one hour of bliss is priceless.
Chiropractic manipulation can help head off neck pain, headaches and
backaches. Dr. Sheila Homer recommends monthly adjustments to align the
spine so one can move at full range and balance the central nervous
system that controls every function of your body. I always feel really
well when I have had my adjustment.
4.
Pamper your skin. There are four categories to good skin care:
Gentle Cleansing, Exfoliation, Nourishment and Protection. How you
care for yourself daily, like washing your face, eating clean burning
foods, exercising and taking certain vitamins will certainly help you
maintain better health. When you feel good, you look good.
Exfoliation, sloughing off old dead skin that dull and dry the skin's
surface, and following with a dose of vitamin rich moisturizers will
greatly enhance not only your facial skin but your entire body.
Remember to wear your sun block every day; this is crucial for less
wrinkles.
5.
Whiten your teeth. There are many avenues for teeth
whitening: toothpaste, gum, strips and your dentist. I think all of my
close girlfriends whiten their teeth and it just makes them look
younger. One helpful hint when using strips, use a toothpick to nestle
the strip into your tooth crevices. Avoid dark teas, coffee and
colas for whiter teeth.
6.
Get moving.
Whether it is a walk, a jog, a trip to the gym, your body needs
exercise to fully function. Yes, most of us think that losing a few
pounds would help us look better but the real motivation is how exercise
affects our general health. If you neglect exercise, you lose your
edge. Exercise enables you to walk more gracefully, enjoy better
posture and keeps your figure trim. So get out there and get moving a
few minutes each day. You most likely will discover that you have less
pain, more mobility and better circulation.
7.
Think
colorful foods. Think about it, if you continually bombard
your system with chemicals, preservatives and other suspected
carcinogens you run the risk of damaging your cells and inviting
disease. Poor food choices over time weaken your immune system and that
can open the door to conditions you can avoid by adjusting what you
ingest. Rather than eating processed foods, saturated fats, artificial
colorings and preservatives, or canned foods, choose to add fresh,
organically grown fruits and vegetables to your diet. Orange,
green, yellow, red, these colorful foods prevent disease and provide
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BOTOX Suspected in Botulism Scare
http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,11543044%5E1702,00.html
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FDA Warns of Permanent Makeup Ink
Swelling, blistering, and cracking skin around the
lips and eyes are just a few of the side effects associated with a
popular brand of "permanent makeup" ink used in tattooing the lips and
eyes.
While the FDA disclosed it had more than 50 reports
of adverse reactions, Sandi Hammons, President of Premier Pigments
stated, "Allergic reactions to pigment are a risk associated will
permanent cosmetic and tattoo procedures."
If you are considering permanent makeup, you might
want to check out the suspect shades first. Go to
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-tat2.html. |
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An Apple a Day Is Smart Advice
Ever wonder why your
Mom insisted you eat an apple a day? The old adage, "An Apple a Day
Keeps the Doctor Away" was good advice because Quercetin, an antioxidant
compound—found in apples, tea, red wine, and other foods—has been
studied for possible health benefits.
Recently I read an
article from the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry on
WebMD suggesting that apples may protect you from unstable molecules
that damage our cells. Quercetin, a plant pigment is a powerful
antioxidant that may have anti-cancer effects and it may help fight
heart disease, prostate challenges and improve lung function.
Oddly enough,
Quercetin is not recommended as a supplement because absorption rates
can vary depending on its source and no one knows what long-term effects
high doses may have.
There is no downside
to eating fresh apples and they certainly curb my appetite (it seems
slim women eat a lot of fruit); red apples generally have more of this
antioxidant than green ones so have a red, delicious one every day.
Read the full article
online at
http://content.health.msn.com/content/article/97/104093.htm
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Cherries Impact Joint Inflammation
Cherries are hailed as the new wonder fruit
according to Dr. Russell Reiter, professor of neuroendocrinology at The
University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Reiter conducted a five month study and found
that tart cherries contain significant amounts of melatonin, a hormone
produced in the pineal gland that has been credited with slowing the
aging process, fighting insomnia and jet lag.
The key is in the fruit's skin and pigmentation
where antioxidants called anthocyanins are found. A 1999 study at
Michigan State University found that the antioxidant activity of tart
black cherries is greater than that of Vitamin E, according to the Moss
Report, a cancer treatment and referral service that I highly
recommend. Learn more at
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Heartburn, Acid Reflex
Nighttime acid reflux may be more than an
annoyance; it might cause more damage than daytime heartburn because
when you are lying down your body cannot easily clear the esophagus.
It all boils down to having chest discomfort or
burning symptoms due to the acid fumes from your stomach coming in
contact with your digestive organs.
People experience heartburn, acid reflux etc.
because the stomach acid fumes come in contact with the lesions on their
esophagus. When acid fumes or acid come in contact with the lesions in
your esophagus they will cause pain, or a burning sensation in the chest
area.
There are several things you can do to control
heartburn such as chewing gum, sipping ginger ale and drinking certain
teas. Maybe you have tried all types of antacids, over the counter
measures or even been prescribed pharmaceuticals. It has been reported
that 98.5% of all pharmaceutical drugs do not heal or cure; they just
mask or "hide" the symptoms! You'll still have the problem and it
will only get worse unless you fix it.
There are risks involved with every medication and
those used in the treatment of heartburn, acid reflux disease, GERD and
all the other names given to this condition, have draw backs. In fact,
according to the Health Science Institute e-Alert newsletter, several popular heartburn
medications may sharply increase the risk of pneumonia. Use of the
drugs doesn't cause pneumonia, but rather sets the stage for stomach
acid to create problems.
HSI Panelist Allan
Spreen, M.D. explains, "When acid is reduced (which makes you feel
better for awhile), it also loosens the gastroesophageal (GE) sphincter,
the 'door' that's supposed to close between the stomach and the
esophagus when digestion is going on (or trying to, anyway). The body is
trying to insulate the esophagus from the acid. But if there's no longer
much acid, why waste all that energy and effort?
"So, the sphincter
loosens, permitting what little acid remains to slip up into the
esophagus. This is where the 'heartburn' and esophageal damage
(Barrett's esophagus) come from, and the subsequent need for more
'anti-acid' therapy. See where this is headed over the long run?
There is a simple,
inexpensive and effective way to treat gastroesophageal problems without
suppressing acids.
Subscribe to the free HSI Newsletter and learn how to treat this
annoying challenge.
http://www.agora-inc.com/reports/hsi/freecop |
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Court Case Threatens Botox
The New Zealand Herald headline: "Case threatens frown lines over
Botox use" in their September 25-26th Weekend Edition.
David Usborne wrote a very compelling article outlining how a
high-profile medical damages trial (Irena Medavoy vs Allergen and Arnold
Klein, MD) is throwing doubt on one of the world's most popular cosmetic
surgery procedures.
Ms. Medavoy is alleging that after Klein injected botox into her
temples and neck in March 2002 to help alleviate her migraines, her
headaches increased and her health declined. She could not hold her
head up and her neck muscles could not adequately support her head. She
felt tortured, sleep was impossible and her friends say she could hardly
speak.
We will continue to monitor this trial and keep you updated on the
results. Just two years ago the drug received government approval in
America as a treatment for wrinkles. Knowing that these toxins injected
into nerves may make you sick, it is no wonder one would become shy
about the continued usage of it.
http://cgi1.usatoday.com/mchat/20020314004/tscript.htm
The above is a USA Today interview with Arnold W. Klein,
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BATHROOM
Even if you wear gloves when cleaning the toilet or tub, it's a good
idea to wash your hands afterward. This eliminates bacteria from water
that may get on your hands as you take off the gloves. Also...
Clean
the bathtub at least once weekly with scouring powder or a
solution made with one-half cup of bleach and one gallon of water.
Sweep
the bathroom floor at least once weekly and clean with a basic
cleaner, such as Lysol, or a solution made with one gallon of hot
water... two tablespoons of borax... one teaspoon of dish detergent...
and five drops each of patchouli and lavender essential oils. These oils
contain effective natural disinfectants.
Wipe
the bathroom sink and counters after every use. Once a week,
use a disinfectant made with one-quarter cup distilled white vinegar and
one-half teaspoon of dish detergent in two cups of warm water. The
bathroom sink is a bacterial hot spot because germs on your hands can
spread to faucets.
Disinfect
the toilet bowl, seat and outer surfaces weekly with a
commercial cleaner or with a solution made with one-half cup of baking
soda... one-half cup of borax... one-quarter cup of distilled white
vinegar... one teaspoon of dish detergent... three drops of sweet orange
essential oil... and two drops of patchouli essential oil. Let it soak
for an hour, scrub then flush.
Wipe and disinfect the handle daily because it's frequently touched
by unwashed hands.
Close
the toilet lid when you flush. During flushing, bacteria
disperse into the air and can land on any surface within six feet --
including toothbrushes.
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Aspertame Warnings
http://www.newswithviews.com/BreakingNews/breaking25.htm.
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L Lysine = collagen promoter
L Lysine is an
essential amino acid that cannot be manufactured by the human body.
Our only
source of L-Lysine is through diet or supplementation.
The human body
benefits from L-Lysine because it promotes absorption of calcium,
collagen formation, and production of enzymes.
L Lysine is
known as an essential building block for all protein.
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Safer Home
Environment
Recently, I had the opportunity to watch Oprah interview a woman
who had a multitude of bacteria hidden in her kitchen sponge that she
had not replaced in ages, towels so thin you could read the newspaper
through them and her daughters thought it was time someone intervened.
Recently one of our newsletter readers forwarded an email outlining how
we can keep our homes safer and I thought I would pass this information
to you.
The sink is the most
germ-ridden space in the house -- and often contains more fecal matter
(from washing meats) and E. coli bacteria than the average
toilet.
Rinse the sink with hot water after every use. Clean it twice a week
with a scouring powder, such as Ajax or Comet. Disinfect it weekly with
a mild bleach solution -- one tablespoon of bleach mixed with one cup of
hot water. Also...
Replace
sponges once or twice a month -- and run them through the
dishwasher each time you use it. They're a perfect breeding ground for
harmful germs.
Stock
up on dishtowels... and change them every other day to prevent
germs from passing among members of the family. Washing them in hot
water -- and running them through the clothes drier -- will kill
bacteria as well as viruses.
Use
separate cutting boards for meats, poultry and seafood -- and
scrub them with dish detergent, such as Joy or Dawn, and hot water after
each use. Clean plastic cutting boards in the dishwasher.
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Five
Supplements You Need Every Day
1.
Vitamin
C
2.
Alpha
Lipoic Acid
3.
Omega
3
4.
Calcium
+ Magnesium
5.
Vitamin/Mineral
Supplement
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Stopping
Nicotine – Five Benefits in the first 72 hours!
1)
Within twenty minutes of your last cigarette, your blood pressure and
pulse rate begin to return to normal. Circulation to hands and feet
improves.
2)
Within eight hours of your last cigarette, the carbon monoxide and oxygen
levels in the blood drops to normal.
3)
With twenty fours hours of your last cigarette, the risk of heart attack
decreases.
4)
Within forty-eight hours of your last cigarette, nerve endings begin to
re-grow meaning your ability to smell and taste is enhanced.
5)
Within seventy-two hours of your last cigarette, your bronchial tubes
relax, making breathing easier. Your lung capacity starts increasing.
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Three
Benefits of Eating Eggs
Enjoy high quality balanced protein that is more usable than most
other foods.
Eggs are nearly perfect amino acid food for your brain and glands.
The yolk has lots of nutrients and you can safely eat 3-4 yolks per week.
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Six
Smart Tips For Sustained Weight Loss
Your metabolism is nothing short of life
sustaining. It keeps your lungs inhaling and exhaling, your kidneys
filtering waste and your body converting food to energy. It even helps
keep your temperature constant.
The rate at which you digest food and the rate at which your body combines
nutrients and oxygen is to some degree inherited, but you can influence
it. Rather than bemoaning your fate and ordering in pizza, consider what
you can do to chivvy your metabolism along, which is quite a lot.
Start early: a bowl of cereal or oat bran first thing in the
morning gives your stomach something to do, basically. It means your
metabolism has to get going. In the name of all that is nutritious, don't
go off to work on an empty stomach, because you'll find that by 11am
you're buying a custard slice the size of Stewart Island from the bakery
downstairs.
Graze: the very worst thing you can do if you're hoping to lose
weight is not to eat. It slows your metabolism from a canter to an idle.
At the beginning of each day equip yourself with an array of substitutes
for the lunchtime blowouts that your chunky colleagues have come to regard
as a ritual. Try fruit, rice cakes, low fat yogurt or fresh veggies with
hummus. Six small meals a day is a good benchmark. Bingeing just messes
you up.
Work out: cardiovascular exercise requires your body to produce
energy. Strangely enough it's also an appetite suppressant. What's more,
carrying extra muscle burns fat. Work out in the morning and your
metabolism speeds up and stays that way for several hours afterwards.
Exercising in short, 15-minute bursts throughout the day can jumpstart it
when it slows down.
Be a protein pro: digesting food rich in protein gives your
digestive system work to do, which is useful unless you're eating a
quarter pounder with cheese. Look for low-fat protein: many swear by
ostrich, which is very lean. Unfortunately it's now also expensive. An
alternative? Try turkey - it's lean and you can do a lot with it, from
curries to kebabs. There's always tofu, but there are alternatives, too.
Pay your food a condiment: some spices can speed up your
metabolism. Cinnamon - that fragrant stuff sprinkled on pancakes by your
granny is reported to speed it up by around 20 times.
Get chilled: you need to quaff eight glasses of water a day. Make
it ice-cold water and your metabolism has to work, because it takes effort
to keep you warm inside.
William Smook
Health24/New Zealand
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Strange
remedies…
Headache?
Drinking
two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost
immediately--without the unpleasant side effects caused by
traditional pain relievers."
Stuffy
nose? Before
you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled
with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of ‘curiously
strong' Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Sore
Throat? Just
mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and
take 1 tablespoon six times a day.
The vinegar kills the bacteria.
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Safer
Driving in April Showers
A
36-year-old female had an accident several weeks ago and totaled
her car. A resident of Kilgore, Texas, she was traveling between
Gladewater and Kilgore. It was raining, though not excessive, when
her car suddenly
began to hydroplane and literally flew through the air. She was not
seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden
occurrence.
When
she explained to the highway patrolman what had happened he told her
something that every driver should know --
NEVER
DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON.
She
had thought she was being cautious by setting the cruise control and
maintaining a safe, consistent speed in the rain. But the highway
patrolman told her that if the cruise control is on and your car begins to
hydroplane (when your tires lose contact with the
pavement), your car will accelerate to a higher rate of speed and
you take off like an airplane. She told the patrolman that was
exactly what had occurred. We all know you have little or no control
over a car when it begins to hydroplane.
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Health
Benefits of Sex
1.
Sex is a beauty treatment. Scientific tests find that when women make love
they produce amounts of the hormone estrogen, which makes hair shine and
skin smooth.
2. Gentle, relaxed lovemaking reduces your chances of suffering
dermatitis, skin rashes and blemishes. The sweat produced cleanses the
pores and makes your skin glow.
3. Lovemaking can burn up those calories you piled on during that romantic
dinner.
4. Sex is one of the safest sports you can take up. It stretches and tones
up just about every muscle in the body. It's more enjoyable than swimming
20 laps, and you don't need special sneakers!
5. Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into
the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a
feeling of well-being.
6. The more sex you have, the more you will be offered. The sexually
active body gives off greater quantities of chemicals called pheromones.
These subtle sex perfumes drive the opposite sex crazy!
7. Sex is the safest tranquilizer in the world. IT IS 10 TIMES MORE
EFFECTIVE THAN VALIUM.
8. Kissing each day will keep the dentist away. Kissing encourages saliva
to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes
decay, preventing plaque build-up.
9. Sex actually relieves headaches. A lovemaking session can release the
tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain.
10. A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural
antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.
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Do
you know the difference between margarine and butter?
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