Everyday Stress Reducers (esp. during the holidays)
*Get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning.
*Prepare for the morning the evening before.
*Don’t rely on your memory. Write things down. Plan ahead. Write things down.
*Drink more water.
*Make duplicates of all keys.
*Allow 15 minutes of extra time to get to appointments, and one hour extra time to arrive at an airport (for domestic departures).
*Eliminate (or [...]
Smoothies, Antioxidants and Healthy Eating
Smoothies can be a convenient way to take your nutrients on the run. The versatility of ingredients means smoothies can be infinitely tailored to your taste and preferences. Retail available smoothies, and smoothie products, usually contain pasteurized ingredients which means the fruits and/or superfoods predictably have a loss in some vital nutrients. The best choice is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dr. Robert Young, “Greens” & the Alkalizing Diet
GREENS FIRST contains only 30 calories and 3 grams of carbohydrates per serving; mixes easily without a blender; contains 49 super foods, extracts and concentrates including super greens, vegetables, fruits, probiotics, soluble and insoluble fibers, herbs, spices, natural flavonoids, enzymes and lecithin; each 9.4 gram scoop mixed with 6 to 8 oz. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )10 Easy and Great Health Foods From Your Pantry
These 10 great health foods meet at least three of the following criteria: (1) Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients; (2) Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene; (3) May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )S.A.D., or the Standard American Diet
S.A.D., or the Standard American Diet*, rarely includes the minimum 5-to-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables recommended by the National Cancer Institute and the United States Department of Agriculture. Their concern is primarily about the epidemic rise of cardio-vascular disease, obesity, cancer and premature aging in the populace. People will only eat what they [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )“Store Wars” (too fun, I had to include this)
If you loved “Star Wars,” you’ll delight in “Store Wars.”
This was too fun. I had to include it. Sit back and enjoy!
Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC)
The method for measuring the antioxidant capacity of various foods is called ORAC which is the acronym for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. ORAC was developed by scientists in the NIH, specifically in the National Institute on Aging division (but the method is not approved by the NIH).
A wide variety of foods had been test [...]
Antioxidant [super] Blend…Not A One-Note Samba
Eating or drinking one or two ingredient antioxidant supplements is like having an orchestra with one or two instruments. It’s not a full complement.
Dr. Passwater says the following about antioxidants in his book, “The Antioxidants”:
“Combinations of antioxidants are like a balanced symphony working together. A symphony orchestra produces sounds so much more harmonious than merely [...]
Herbal Cleanse First
THE TOXIC WORLD WE LIVE IN
More than ever before, we live in a toxic world. We ingest toxins into our bodies from the water we drink, the air we breathe and even the food we eat on a daily basis. Our health depends on our body’s ability to eliminate toxins. Our bodies are designed [...]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Australian researchers reviewed 9 published studies and concluded that eating fish twice a week reduced the risk of early and late AMD – Age-related Macular Degeneration. The studies included over 3,000 people with AMD and found that a diet high in intake of omega-3 fatty acids was correlated with a 38% reduced risk of AMD.
Outer cells [...]
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