Being Health For Wealth

Shingles disease threats

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:03:00 +0000

“If you’ve had chickenpox, you are at risk for shingles’”

What is Shingles?
Shingles (Herpes Zoster or Zoster) is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. It’s caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Varicella Zoster Virus stay dormant (inactive) in your body and can later resurface as shingles, with no warning.

Shingles can cause long-lasting nerve pain and other serious complications.

What is the symptom for shingles?
Shingles usually starts as a single painful rash (stripe) around either the left or the right side of the body or face.

The rash forms blisters that typically scab over in 7 – 10 days and clears up within 2 – 4 weeks.

In rare cases (usually among people with weakened immune systems), the rash may be more widespread and looks similar to a chickenpox rash.

There was great variability in pain density, where 96%of patients experienced acute pain and 42% reported that their worst zoster pain was “horrible” or “excruciating”.

Shingles serious consequences
Acute pain is the most common symptom of shingles whereas chronic pain is the most common complication of shingles. Post herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is chronic pain that follows acute shingles lasting for at least 3 months.

Other serious complications
Other serious complications of shingles are:

Allodynia
Pneumonia
Hearing loss
Scarring
Blindness
Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Brain infection (encephalitis)
Bacterial super infection
Motor neuron palsies

Allodynia is a distressing and debilitating pain caused by even the slightest touch.

What are the serious complications for shingles?

Chronic Nerve Pain

Up to 1 in 5 people who develop shingles will experience postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN – nerve pain that can develop even after the rash heals, which can range from mild to severe and debilitating.

Patients have described PHN as burning, throbbing, stabbing, shooting and or sharp pain.

PHN can be difficult to manage and refractory to treatment and can persist for months or even years. As people get older, they are more likely to develop PHN, and the pain is more likely to be severe.

For some people, this nerve pain can get in the way to normal day-to-day activities such as walking, sleeping and social activities.

Visual Loss

Almost 10% to 25% of shingles patients will suffer from zoster ophthalmicus and among 50% to 72% of these will suffer chronic ocular disease and visual loss.

Who is at risk for shingles?
Approximately 99.5% of the U.S. population aged ≥ 40 years has evidence of a previous varicella zoster virus infection; therefore, almost every older adult are at risk for shingles, although many cannot recall a history of chickenpox.

According to Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 1 in 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetimes.
The risk increases as you get older. This is especially true if you’re over 50 years of age.

We have no way to predict:

When the varicella virus will reactivated
Who will develop shingles
How severe any individual case may be

The only way to reduce the risk of developing shingles and the long-term pain that can follow shingles is to get vaccinated.

5 Fake Foods Diabetic Should Avoid

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 08:32:00 +0000

Are whippe toppings dangerous?

Imitation seafood/crabmeat salad - This prepared salad is often found in the seafood section of the grocery - it looks and smells like real seafood salad but it may not offer any of the real thing. Imitation seafood salad contains a majority of fillers with very little fish; a large amount of the fillers are carbohydrates, sometimes up to 14 grams for a ½ cup serving. You would assume this is a protein source since it is fish. These salads can also be laden with mayonnaise or dressing which can raise the amount of saturated fat; this increases your LDL or bad cholesterol and elevates your risk of heart disease. Although much more expensive, consider the real crab, shrimp or lobster in a smaller amount, mix with low fat mayonnaise or lemon juice and add fresh vegetables with whole grain bread or crackers to increase your portion and have a satisfying meal with little fat or fillers.

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Processed cheese is also a fake food worth staying away from. Many processed cheese foods have milk product concentrates and milk products that increase the carbohydrate count to almost triple the amount found in regular low fat cheese. Processed cheddar cheese has 3 grams of carbohydrate per ounce while real cheddar has only a trace. If it says "pasteurized prepared cheese product" it is not real cheese. Processed cheese is usually shiny, lacks real cheese consistency-almost waxy, has an artificial bright yellow color and does not really taste like cheese. Try to avoid cheese that comes in the squirt-can, artificial American sliced processed cheese or Velveeta. If you can not completely avoid them at least enjoy in moderation. Consider low fat cheese as a better option.

Processed meats including sausages, salami, bologna and hot dogs (unless all beef/no fillers) are fake foods with many empty calories, fake coloring, artificial flavors and lots of saturated fat. Corn syrup is added for enhanced sweetened flavor which is not healthy especially if you have diabetes. Look for varieties that say nitrate-free, since meats with this preservative can increase cancer risk. Processed meats may also contain large amounts of carbohydrates (fillers) that are not expected in a protein source. Nitrates may increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease as well. Choose Canadian bacon or lean low sodium ham if possible.

Whipped toppings may seem like an answer for added sweetness with a creamy topping to your dessert, but think again. Most of these toppings contain multiple chemicals with artificial flavors and colorings. They usually include hydrogenated vegetable oil which is considered a trans-fat. Trans-fat is connected with cardiovascular disease. Think about using a small serving of a real homemade whipped cream topping for flavor in moderation.

Written by: Paula Johanson

Non-Dairy creamers (liquid or powder) - To lessen hunger and stay filled up I see many patients who drink decaf coffee throughout the day with artificial creamers. The creamers may seem convenient and innocent since they do not require refrigeration and even come in small single portion containers, but they are not particularly healthy. They contain hydrogenated oil, corn syrup, sugar and calories. Now and again they are fine but some patients drink 6 cups a day with 2-3 creamers per cup! Watch refrigerator flavored creamers even when they say "low fat or low sugar" as well. A little goes along way. Think about low fat 1-2% organic milk or Lactaid milk (if you are lactose intolerant) for a good healthy alternative (milk is a carbohydrate).

I would never say "never" to anything you may want to eat, but definitely try to make better and healthier food choices. When grocery shopping read food labels when possible, ask waiters or restaurant owners about ingredients, try apps including Fooducate on your smart phone for calorie counts and ingredients if available; this app grades products from an A-D scale. It also allows you to compare foods and make the best choice. You will feel better and your body will appreciate it too!

-by Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE

Superfood: Incredible Powers of Celery Juice

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:22:00 +0000

Celery are highly nutritious and one of the most hydrating foods which it is incredibly alkalizing, equalizes the body's PH and vital for peak health. Celery contain a perfect balanced minerals, vitamins and nutrients. Celery leaves are high in vitamin A, whilst the stems are an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C and dense in potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and essential amino acids.

Celery is rich in sodium, which is very different to table salt. Normal table salt is composed of insoluble inorganic compounds which lead to the development of varicose veins, hardening of the arteries and other aliments. If salt, including sea salt is white, then it has been processed and all minerals and nutrients have been destroyed.

The celery and your health

Fights Cancer - Celery is known to contain at least eight families of anti-cancer compounds. A study at Rutgers University of New Jersey found that celery contains a number of compounds that help prevent cancer cells from spreading. Celery contains compounds called acetylenics and this compound has been shown to stop the growth of tumor cells. Celery contains other compounds called phonolic acids that block the action of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which encourage the growth of tumor cells. Coumarins, another phytonutrient in celery helps prevent free-radicals from damaging cells and prevent the formation and development of the colon and stomach cancers.

Lowers Cholesterol - Laboratory studies also indicate that butyl phthalide, a chemical in celery, may help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol. According to researchers at the University of Chicago, celery reduces cholesterol levels by as much as 7 points with as little as 2 stalks a day. Celery also aids in increasing bile acid secretion which helps to remove cholesterol from the body.

Aids in Digestion - Special nutrients in the fiber are released during juicing that aid bowel movements. This makes celery a natural laxative that helps to relieve constipation. It also helps relax nerves that have been overworked by man-made laxatives.

Diuretic - The potassium and sodium in celery juice are powerful body fluid regulators that stimulate urine production to help rid the body of excess fluid.

Anti Inflammatory - The polyacetylene in celery is an amazing relief for all inflammation including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, asthma and bronchitis. A study published in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Science U.S.A found that another powerful phytonutrient called luteolin prevents activation of a pathway that allows inflammation in the brain to get switched on. Luteolin also inhibits the excess production of TNF-alpha, a direct cause of inflammation. Juice is the most efficient and nutritious way to eat celery, and people who have these conditions can drink as much juice as desired without overdosing.

Lower blood pressure - Celery's potential for reducing high blood pressure has long been recognized by Chinese medicine. Studies show that drinking celery juice every day for 1 week can significantly help lower blood pressure. A compound called phtalides helps relax the muscles around the arteries, dilating the vessels and allowing blood to flow smoothly. Pthalides also reduce stress hormones, one of whose effects is to cause blood vessels to constrict. When researchers injected 3-n-butyl phthalide derived from celery into laboratory animals, the animals' blood pressure dropped 12 to 14 percent. Celery amazingly doesn't lower blood pressure which is already low.

Insomnia - The minerals and essential oils in celery juice have a calming effect on the nervous system, making it beneficial for insomniacs. Its high magnesium levels help people to relax into a soothing and restful sleep.

Superfood weight loss celery

 Weight loss - Drinking celery juice frequently throughout the day helps curb cravings for sweet. It is filling without putting any extra pounds on.

Elimination and Prevention of stones - Celery juice is an amazing eliminator of toxins from the body, which aids in the breaking and elimination of urinary and gall bladder stones. This lovely juice helps those who have suffered from stones from getting them again.

Increased Sexuality- Celery juice is beneficial for weak sexuality, yet doesn't cause an uncontrollable urge as some pharmaceutical drugs do. Celery balances the system rather than increasing it.

Celery can be juiced with any other fruits or vegetables. A particularly delicious and powerful combination is carrot, apple, cucumber and celery.

Celery juice recipe

Here are two juicing recipes to get you started! Feel the difference juicing everyday with basic recipes that offer concentrated liquid nutrition to your body and blood.

Juicing is easy and fun! It is a great way to start the day when the digestive tract is clear and the cells are hungry for high quality liquid nutrition.

1. Green Celery Juice

Ingredients:

2 celery stalks
1/2 cucumber
3 big pieces of dino kale
some fennel bulb or stalk
6 stems of parsely
1/4c spring water

Press veggies through your favorite juicer and run 1/4c spring water at the end to extract rest of juicing liquid. Pour into a glass. Serves one.

We tend to drink about a quart of juice at one time, in this case you would need to double the above recipe.

2. Sweet Delight Juice

Ingredients:

2 apples
4 celery stalks
2 carrots
2 kale leaves
1/2 cucumber
1/4 spring water

Press through juicer, pour and serve.

This is one of my husbands favorite's, he likes his juice on the sweeter side. It is delightfully sweet, as the name implies, and makes you smile when you drink it.

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Now everybody can ride a bike

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:44:00 +0000

Credit: Yahoo news

A new design of bicycle has been invented. The bicycle made almost entirely of cardboard has potentially wide spread all over the world.

The cardboard bicycle seems has the potential to change transportation habits from the most congested cities to the poorest country.

Beside of it's low price, the bicycle uses recycleable materials which were environment friendly. So we can enjoy our physical activities with this 'green bicycle' along our neighborhood.

Look for other bicycle:
* Biking for sliming
* Schwinn Windwood Women's Cruiser Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
* Mongoose Impasse Dual Full Suspension Bicycle (29-Inch)
* Titanium Mountain Bike
*Diamondback 2012 Grind Pro BMX Bike

Minimum cigarette price in Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:18:00 +0000

PUTRAJAYA Aug 14 — Malaysian government has set the minimum price of all cigarette brands at RM7 effective Sept 1 and only allows cigarette packets with 20 sticks to be sold.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said with effect from that date all discounting prices by cigarette companies would also not be allowed Cigarette companies would also be required to only produce cigarette carton containing 10 packets he told a media conference after introducing the ASAP Smoke Free Lifestyle ambassador here today.

The regulations imposed on cigarette companies were aimed at reducing the capability of children youngsters and the low income earners to buy cigarettes.

World No Tobacco Day 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 03:48:00 +0000

On this year's World No Tobacco Day, which was celebrated on 31st May 2012, the main objective behind the campaign would be to put the sportlight on the tobbaco industry's continued efforts to undermine the policies from WHO FCTC, which states "the need to be alert to any efforts by the tobacco industry to undermine or subvert tobacco control efforts and the need to be informed of activities of the tobacco industriey that have a negative impact on tobacco efforts".

One good example of the tobacco industry's unwillingness to adhere to the policies was to stop the progress for pictorial health warnings on cigarette boxes; they ave opted to sue countries under bilateral investment treaties that claim the warning is intruding in their branding.

The world No Tobacco Day 2012 is a platform to train policy-makers and the public of these harmfull tactics, and throughout the following year, WHO will advocate countries to put the fight against tobacco industry on centre stage to have a better control on the epidemic.

Facts:

Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death.
6 million people die each year due to the global tobacco epidemic.
Of which 600,000 will die from second hand smoke.
If the tobacco epidemic continues, by 2030 it will kill 8 million people globally.

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*This article was extracted from Neoplasia, National Cancer Council 02/2012 buletin.

Basis Band The Health Monitoring Gadget

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:39:00 +0000

Heart rate without a chest strap

This gadget just looks like an ordinary watch, but it's functions differently. Multiple sensors tacked to the bottom of the device to track your daily heart rate, caloric burn, physical activity, and sleep patterns.

Basis Science, Inc made the band lightweight and waterproof to encourage users to wear the device 24/7.

All the information you receive is customized based on your data by our science team’s sophisticated algorithms.

All your personal and health information are keept safely. You are in control of your data, so you decide what to share — or whether to share.

Sleep well

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:48:00 +0000

Right posture helps for better sleep

Every single people has a natural rhythm that determines how much sleep they need. Recently, doctors and mattress maker found that getting the right amount of sleep can fight illness, make people feel better. An adult should need 8 hours sleeping in average. But, it doesn't mean you'll get up well in the morning.

Even sleep posture can leave you achy if you’re not properly positioned.

The Mayo Clinic says that simple changes in sleep position can take strain off your back. If you’re a side sleeper, use a pillow that keeps your spine aligned by supporting your head so that your neck isn’t held at an awkward angle. Also, when you lie on your side, your top knee drops, pulling down on your back, so place a pillow between your knees to stay aligned.

Back sleepers can place a pillow under the knees to open up the joint spaces in the spine. If possible, avoid sleeping on your stomach because it creates neck strain.

Reads more:
Sleep Well, Sleep Deep: How Sleeping Well Can Change Your Life
Sleep Apnea Treatment Guide

How To Boost Metabolism, Eliminates Fat

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Metabolism works differently in every person. Increasing metabolism is great to eliminate fat and at the same time you will feel more energetic. There are many ways we can do. You may start to practice the following:

Eat foods that actually help burning the fat away: Some fruits and vegetables will require your body to consume more calories to digest it. Among the best foods to do these are:

Watermelon
Apples
Broccoli
Spinach, etc.

2. Physical activities is another great way to improve your metabolism. Here's some prooven exercises you may try:

Weight lifting: It's not necessary for you to lift a heavy things, just to make your muscle work out.
Squats: This is the most important weight training exercise because it works your whole body, not just your legs.
Strength training: Muscle building exercises, help breakdown fat and increase body fitness as lean muscle burns more calories than fatty tissue.
Cardiovascular exercise: Running, biking, hiking, brisk walking or even jumping on a trampoline.

3. Drink enough plain water: Eliminate toxins, hold back your appetite and helps get rid of the fat and accelerate your metabolism.

4. Never skip your breakfast: Never forget the goodness of legumes, grains, nuts, cheese and fresh fruits.

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How To Get A Hollywood Celebrity’s Abs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:40:00 +0000

Most celebrities seem to have a great life. Even that type of body which just makes us wonder exactly how they are able to do it all. Sure, it requires a tremendous amount of effort, which almost of you thought unable to do so.

These techniques for training and nutrition have been slightly modified so that you will not necessarily need to spend a great fortune. These are also natural methods for getting those six pack abs.

Firstly, you must understand though that you already have six pack abs but you simply just cannot see them through all the layer of fat. Your objective now is to lower the levels of body fat and buildup your muscles to leaner size.

Here's some great trick how to get your dream body shape:

increases your metabolic rate
stop taking all those ridiculous junk food
choose all organic fruits, vegetables and lean protein
consume less of the refined carbohydrates
eat more of the whole wheat bread and pasta
take more protien or protien suppliment
consume lesser sugar
use monounsaturated fat like olive oil when cooking

But, it's not so easy to work up. Much more things you need to know before you get started. A great way to learn more of the trade secrets of Hollywood star-like bodies is by reading the Truth About Abs. Read the Truth About Abs review which offer great detail about what this product has to offer and how it can help turn your fitness around.

Eat like vegetarian

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:04:00 +0000

Consuming more fresh fruit and vegetables are mostly adviced. Either eaten fresh raw or cooked.

Eating lots of different colored vegetables and fruits increases your intake of phytonutrients, plant-based nutrients and compounds that are believed to help fend off chronic illnesses ranging from cancer to arthritis -- and potentially help slow down aging itself.

Adding four serving of fruit and five serving of vegetables shall good enough to make your stomach feel full untill the next meal. The fiber are good for metabolism and best to keept you in shape.The serving size is just nice. One serving mean it's about one ordinary cup.

If you're searching ways to increase your enjoyment of fruits and veggies, try these:

Put other vegetables in addition to lettuce and tomato in your sandwiches
Adding sautéed vegetables to omelets
Toss steamed vegetables into pasta
Add fresh fruit to cereal
Add fruit to green salads
Serve grilled fruit on skewers for dessert

There are more and more ways you can do even to make juice from carrot, cucumber, celeries, tomato, lemon and ect.

Tips for meat eater

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:27:00 +0000

EWG meat eater guide.

Kari Hamershlag, EWG Senior Analyst, reports most Americans, especially kids, consume much more meat than vegetables. The report says, young children eat more than three times the recommended amount of protein, mostly from meat.

From 1971 to 2010, worldwide production of meat tripled to around 600 billion pounds while global population grew by just 81 percent (US Census Bureau, International Data Base). At this rate, production will double by 2050 to approximately 1.2 trillion pounds of meat per year.

Producing all this meat and dairy requires large amounts of pesticides, chemical fertilizer, fuel, feed and water – takes a toll on our health, the environment, climate and animal welfare. generates greenhouse gases and large amounts of toxic manure and wastewater that pollute groundwater, rivers, streams and, ultimately, the ocean.

Eating large quantities of beef and processed meats increases your exposure to toxins and is linked to higher rates of health problems, including heart disease, cancer and obesity.

Environmental Working Group has came out with their Meat Eater's Guide. Great information and tips for greener diet and reduce climate and environment impacts.

Here's the helpfull tips for meat eaters:

Eat less meat and dairy. Eat less meat and chease on Monday and make meat a side dish, not a main course on the othe 2 days.
Eat greanner meat. Check the labeling and look for grass fed or pasture-raised meat,
no antibiotics or hormones, certified organic, certified humane, unprocessed and nitrite-free and low-sodium.
Eat more vegetable.
Eat lower fat dairy product.

Bike riding to shape up

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:48:00 +0000

Bike riding is great way to shape up by burning up to 500 calories per hour. It’s also an efficient way to burn excess calories, shed body fat and improve cardiovascular health. The motion of bicycling, especially uphill and high intensity cycling, is a great way to develop muscle and burn fat.

Bicycling also works to strengthen the core region of the body, the abdominal and back muscles. The beauty of developing more muscle is that it not only makes the body look leaner and stronger, but it raises the resting metabolic rate.

Choosing the right bicycle is not so easy. It actually get more complicated each year as the bicycle's technology keep improving. The first thing you have to determine is the type of bicycle that is right for your needs.

In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:

Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels, and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing, and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.

Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultralightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

Titan Fusion dual suspension all-terrain bicycle are one from many model found with good suspension system design. This all-terrain bike was constructed with a combination of durability and mobility in mind. The dual-fork suspension grips the street and the trail with confidence.

The GMC Denali Pro Road Bike

GMC Denali Pro Road Bike (56cm Frame)

High-quality road bike with lightweight 22-inch aluminum frame
16-speed Microshift drivetrain with integrated brake/shift levers
Dual-pivot brake system helps you stop on a dime
Aluminum rims with stainless-steel spokes; 700c x 25 tires
Recommended height range of 5' 9" to 6' 1"

GMC Denali Pro road bike, the little brother to the popular Denali LTD. Built with the same pride and attention to detail as GMC trucks, the Denali Pro features a high-quality, handcrafted, lightweight 22-inch aluminum frame that delivers a stiff, responsive ride. The 16-speed Microshift drivetrain, meanwhile, is equipped with integrated brake/shift levers, so you can both brake and shift without moving your hands from the handlebar. The dual-pivot brake system, the bike stops on a dime should the terrain get rough. Other features include aluminum rims with stainless-steel spokes, 700c x 25 tires, an alloy crank, and a steel fork. The recommended height range of the Denali Pro is 5' 9" to 6' 1", and the standover height is 31.5 inches.

Available on Amazon for $249.99

Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike

The Kabuto is all about keeping things simple and getting it done without breaking the bank. At the heart of the Kabuto you-Feetll find a strong hand crafted steel frame with horizontal dropouts that can handle the abuse of the big city. City riders told us that they didn-Feett need derailleur-Feets so we listened and outfitted the Kabuto with a flip flop bug so you can run it as a fixed gear or in standard freewheel single speed mode without having to worry about adjustments to temperamental components. The 32 hole alloy wheels roll on loud Kenda 700 x 32 tires that are capable of withstanding less than perfect roads. Front and rear alloy side pull brakes round out this spectacular model.

Available on Amazon for $229.99

Diamondback Clarity 1 Women's Performance Hybrid Bike

The Clarity 1 combines the best features of hybrids and road bikes.

Combining the comfort of a hybrid with the performance of a road bike, the Diamondback Clarity 1 women's performance hybrid bike is a terrific choice for commuting or getting in shape. The Clarity 1 is equipped with a heat-treated aluminum frame and an integrated aluminum aero straight-blade fork, giving this bike a platform that rides as fast as it looks. The bike's Shimano shifters and derailleurs, meanwhile, allow you to snap through the gears while you sail through the city. Add in a set of double-wall rims and you have a bike that delivers incredible performance at a practical price.

Specification:

Frame: Clarity 6061-T6 butted aluminum performance hybrid with formed/hooded top tube, integrated head tube, DB snake stays, replaceable derailleur hanger, and water bottle mounts
Fork: Clarity integrated Aero Alloy straight blade
Rear shock: N/A
Cranks: Suntour XCT-V2 with chain guard, 28/38/48t
Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge
Front derailleur: Microshift M22
Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus
Shifter: Shimano EF-50 7-speed
Brake levers: Shimano EF-50
Brakes: Alloy linear
Gear: Shimano HG30, 7-speed cassette (11-28t)
Rims: 32H Weinmann ZAC-19, double wall
Tires: Kenda Kwick Trax 700 x 32c
Pedals: DB toe-clip-compatible platform
Handlebar: DB 31.8mm low-rise alloy
Stem: DB 3D forged 7A, 31.8mm
Seatpost: Alloy micro adjust, 27.2mm
Seat: DB women's-specific Devine performance hybrid with gel
Headset: Integrated "Cane Creek" size drop-in ACB, 1-1/8 inches
Colors: Quartz white metallic
Chain: Integrated "Cane Creek" size drop-in ACB, 1-1/8 inches
Hubset: 32H alloy QR (front), 32H alloy QR cassette (rear)
Spokes: Black 14g stainless steel
Grips: Devine Ergo 3D comfort
Extras: Chainstay protector, water bottle mounts, clear coat, owner's manual
Warranties: Lifetime on the frame, 5 years on the fork, 1 year on components, 1 year on labor for the frame, 30 days on labor for parts

Available on Amazon at $349.99

May is National Bike Month

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:50:00 +0000

All bike on SALE. Click photo to check out offers.

The League of American Bicyclists is the national sponsor of Bike Month, and this year Bike to Work Week is May 16-20 and Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20.

Bicycling is good for you because definetly it can burn your calories. This is great if you're looking to lose weight. Another reason why bicycling is good excercise is that your body has several moving parts when you riding.

Bicycle is a vehicle and you're share the traffic environment with other kind of transportation. Here's some good safety tips to look over:

Always wear a helmet
Obey all traffic controls
Ride your bicycle near the right-hand edge of the road
Never carry another person on your bicycle
Always use hand signals when turning or stopping
Look out for cars at cross street, driveways, and parking places
Be careful when checking traffic and don't swerve when looking over your shoulder
Give pedestrians the right-of-way
Keep your bicycle in good condition
Always ride carefully

Now is the right time for you to spot and buy one for your kid or keep one for your self. Enjoy your riding along the Bike Month and benefit a good health. Happy riding.

Great Biz With Brazil's Huge Appertite

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:17:00 +0000

Photo: Healthy food and beverage

Despite the global economic downturn experienced in late 2008 into 2009, the Brazilian food and beverage market has not lost its attractiveness due to its large, dynamic and very competitive market with a population of more than 192.65 million people.

In 2009, imports of food and beverage from Malaysia amounted to US$80.00 million. As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Brazil subscribes to the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) and to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Codex Alimentarius Commission (CODEX) food standards and principles. Although numerous agencies and Ministries have jurisdiction in safeguarding the Brazilian food supply and regulating imports of agricultural commodities and foods, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) and the Ministry of Health (MS) through its National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) are the primary regulators of food products.

MATRADE is the best business directory for Malaysian exporter with superior quality products. As the official board, they always ensure all the product and services at the top priority.

The Obesity Master Gene

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:12:00 +0000

Photo by: Thermogenic Fat Burning Cofee

LONDON - Scientists have found that a gene linked to diabetes and cholesterol is a "master switch" that controls other genes found in fat in the body, and say it should help in the search for treatments for obesity-related diseases.

In a study published in the journal Nature Genetics, the British researchers said that since fat plays an important role in peoples' susceptibility to metabolic diseases like obesity, heart disease and diabetes, the regulating gene could be target for drugs to treat such illnesses.

"This is the first major study that shows how small changes in one master regulator gene can cause a cascade of other metabolic effects in other genes," said Tim Spector of King's College London, who led the study.

More than half a billion people, or one in 10 adults worldwide, are obese and the numbers have doubled since the 1980s as the obesity epidemic has spilled over from wealthy into poorer nations.

In the United States, obesity-related diseases already account for nearly 10 percent of medical spending -- an estimated $147 billion a year.

Type 2 diabetes, which is often linked to poor diet and lack of exercise, is also reaching epidemic levels worldwide as rates of obesity rise.

Scientists have already identified a gene called KLF14 as being linked to type 2 diabetes and cholesterol levels, but until now they did know what role it played.

Spector's team analyzed more than 20,000 genes in fat samples taken from under the skin of 800 British female twin volunteers. They found a link between the KLF14 gene and the levels of many other distant genes found in fat tissue, showing that KLF14 acts as a master switch to control these genes.

They then confirmed their findings in 600 fat samples from a separate group of people from Iceland.

In a report of their study, the researchers explained that other genes found to be controlled by KLF14 are linked to a range of metabolic traits, including body mass index, obesity, cholesterol, insulin and glucose levels.

"KLF14 seems to act as a master switch controlling processes that connect changes in the behavior of subcutaneous fat to disturbances in muscle and liver that contribute to diabetes and other conditions," said Mark McCarthy from Britain's Oxford University, who also worked on the study.

"We are working hard...to understand these processes and how we can use this information to improve treatment of these conditions."

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Aromatherapy:Be Happy, Healthy and Wealthy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health.

Some essential oils such as tea tree have demonstrated anti-microbial effects. Evidence exists that essential oils may have therapeutic potential. Aromatherapy may have origins in antiquity with the use of infused aromatic oils, made by macerating dried plant material in fatty oil, heating and then filtering.

The concept of aromatherapy was first mooted by a small number of European scientists and doctors, in about1907. In 1910, Maurice Gattefossé, a chemist burned a hand very badly in a laboratory explosion. The hand developed gas gangrene, which he successfully, and intentionally, treated with lavender oil.

Another successor are the French surgeon, Jean Valnet, pioneered the medicinal uses of essential oils, which he used as antiseptics in the treatment of wounded soldiers during World War II.

Lavenda: The essential oil been used in the whole of aromatherapy. Has a reputation for slowing down wrinkles, brings deep relaxation, calming, soothing to the intestines and improves digestion.

Balances mood swing and uplift moods. Mostly used for relaxing muscles and lessens aches and pains. Vapours can open the sinus and breathing passages and hence soothes chesty spasmodic coughs.

Basil, French Oil: It is known mainly for its effect on the nervous system. Is a good stimulant and tonic and is helpful in coping with unwanted emotions, such as fear, jealousy and negative thoughts.

It can treat a variety of respiratory ailments: restoring a lost sense of smell, avert attacks of asthma and relieve sinus congestion.

It has stomach-soothing properties and relieves stomach cramps and vomiting. Dispels gas and prevents constipations. Stimulate appetite and aids digestion.

It clears the head (headaches and head colds), gives the mind strength (sharpens the senses) and clarity (clarifies thoughts) and relieves intellectual fatigue (increases concentration).

It can revive someone who has fainted.

Jasmine: Some people call it as romantic oil because of it's anti depressant and ahrodisiac property. This oil brings you in mood for love and also enhances your libido. Jasmine been use in during the first night in some Indian Subcontinent. It also helps cure problems such as premature ejaculation, frigidity, impotency etc.

Relief to those women who suffer from irregular, obstructed and painful menses or an untimely menopause. Increases milk secretions from breasts and is thus very good for lactating mothers and the feeding babies.

Also good for uterine health as it tones it up and promotes flow of certain hormones which ensure good health and proper functioning of uterus. It also helps protect it from tumors, particularly after menopause, by restricting flow of estrogen.

Calms down body, mind and soul and brings forth your positive and constructive emotions. It gives relief from anxiety, stress, annoyance, anger and depression as well as from inflammations.

Other Benefits: It is good for skin and keeps it smooth and free from cracks. It can be used to free people from narcotic and other addictions. It also cures muscle pain.

BUT, make it sure to avoid using this oil if you're pregnant since it is an Emenagogue. It is highly relaxing and sedating and thus heavy doses should be avoided.

Lime: May helps fight and protect against viral infections which may cause common cold, mumps, measles, pox and other such diseases.

Serves as an appetizer or aperitif. It activates secretion of digestive juices into the stomach even before you start eating and increases your hunger.

Aromatherapy works in two distinct ways either through the sense of smell or through the skin. Essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way. Essential oils should be stored in a cool, dark place, in dark amber or cobalt blue bottles.

Essential oils shall be applied trought bath, diffuser, massage, as a perfume, or body/room spray.

Read more:
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Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils

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Embarassing Fishie Odour Vagina

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:12:00 +0000

Why some women just smell fishier? Is it normal for woman to have vaginal bad odor? Yes, the fact is all women have it, but how bad it was are differ to each other. The vaginal bad odour is caused by bacterial vaginosis. Some of the bacteria multiply so that more are present than is normal.

Bacterial vaginosis is not an infection caught from your partner, it is due to bacteria that are normally present in the vagina. It's happens when the natural bacteria that lives in the vagina starts to over grow.It’s completely natural and not something to stress about but, in some serious cases a vaginal discharge that can be milky white, yellow or even a gray color.

Other symptoms can also include itchiness, burning upon urination as well as the areas in or around the vagina may also be sore to the touch. You should see your gynecologist, who can test for it and, if you come up positive, prescribe an antibiotic that should clear it up.

One final note: While BV isn’t a sexually transmitted disease (STD), vaginal odor can sometimes be a sign of one, so your gynecologist may want to rule out that, too. Bacterial vaginosis is treated with an antibiotic, metronidazole, from your doctor.

A vegetarian friend says, some certain fruits and vegetables may gives come affect on vaginal fluid. For example pineapple and celery give your vaginal fluids a milder taste. While meat, fish, and dairy products, on the other hand, make them taste stronger. So do garlic, spices, and caffeine. Drinking a lot of water may help you flush out any possible offenders.

If you’re prone to BV or yeast infections, it's a good advice to wear all-cotton of undergarment for better air flow. This will keep moisture to a minimum which good in controlling bacterial breed.

Find more here:

Learn How to Eliminate Itchiness, Burning Sensation, Vaginal Odor or Discharge Naturally Within 2 Monts

Bacterial Vaginosis Easy Home Treatments

How To Eat Stinky Pussy

We Pay Box you!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:23:00 +0000

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i need a tree

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:49:00 +0000

One single tree produces up to 260 pounds or 118.2 kilograms of oxygen a year. That is more than enouhnt to supply oxygen to a family of four people.

Meanwhile, a tree can absorb as much carbon in a year as a car produces, driven over 8,500 miles or 13, 679.4 kilometeres. That's why we line the highways with trees.

Trees planted in and around a property can raise that piece of land's value by up to 20%. That's a bold value aded fact!

An acre of trees can produce up to 4,000 pounds or 1,818.2 kilograms of wood every year which an average sized tree provide enought wood to make 170,000 pencils.

Fishy Burp Omega-3

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:39:00 +0000

Some people will face this problem, especially if you're taking high doses of Omega-3. Try this way, take your Omega-3 at the beginning of your meals. It's recommended to spread out the intake throughout the day.

Omega-3 is essential for the heart, mind and joints. Some of its benefits include cardiovascular health, good development of a baby during pregnancy, joint health and improved behaviour and mood.

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A common misconception is that if you eat fish everyday, you're getting enough Omega-3. The sad truth is many of fishes are low in Omega-3. Omega-3 is found mainly in cold water deep sea fishes like salmon, cod and tuna. However, there are rising concerns on whether deep sea fishes ( or fish oil from these fishes) are still safe for consumption due to ocean pollution, and the potentially high levels of contaminants such as nerve-killing heavy metals like mercury and cancer causing dioxins.

Molecular distillation removes all contaminants from fish oil, so, unless you're taking fish oil that says "muscularly distilled" on the label, you risk consuming all these harm full contaminants.

Reads more about dioxins:

Salmon, tuna, clams? Fishing for which seafood is safe to eat.(omega-3 fats prevents heart diseases): An article from: Environmental Nutrition

Accidental Exposure to Dioxins: Human Health Aspects (Ecotoxicology and environmental quality series)

Fight Fat, Eat This Every Day

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:43:00 +0000

Eat breakfast if you want to stay healthy and slim.

A new study from Harvard University suggests that people who eat breakfast daily may be less likely to succumb to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, reports Reuters. Why? Eating breakfast regularly helps control your appetite throughout the day, which means you're less likely to overeat later. In addition, a good breakfast helps regulate the body's blood sugar.

"Our results suggest that breakfast may really be the most important meal of the day," research leader Dr. Mark A. Pereira told BBC News Online. The study examined 2,681 adults between the ages of 25 and 37 for eight years.

People who reported eating breakfast every day--as opposed to twice a week or less--had a 35 to 50 percent reduced chance of becoming obese or developing insulin resistance syndrome, a precursor to diabetes in which the body experiences a loss of sensitivity to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is key to regulating blood sugar.

What you eat is just as important as making sure you eat, notes Reuters. The best breakfast foods are whole grain cereals. Refined grain cereals and bacon and eggs had no effect on reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes.

Here's a trick from the American Heart Association to tell if a cereal is whole grain: The first item in the ingredient list must be a whole grain or bran and have at least 2 grams of fiber per serving.

One of the best whole grain cereals may be oatmeal. A study reported last year in The Journal of Family Practice concluded that oat cereals work so well at lowering blood pressure that people who are taking hypertension medication can actually use a lower dosage if they eat an oatmeal breakfast every day. Other studies have shown that oatmeal will lower cholesterol.

The study was presented at the American Heart Association's 43rd Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.

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Say no to compact fluorescent lights

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:04:00 +0000

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Someone wrote me regarding whether LED lights create the same problems for people with lupus that compact fluorescent lights do.

The electromagnetic frequencies created by all fluorescent lights are asssociated with many health problems besides lupus.

UK experts have warned that CFL bulbs can trigger migraines, dizziness and loss of focus, as well as increased pain for those with lupus and can cause people with epilepsy to experience symptoms similar to the early stages of a fit.

CFL's operate at high frequency using an electronic switching ballast to chop up the 120 volts -- that's how they are able to use less energy when compared to an old-style incandescent bulb. A typical operating frequency for an electronic ballast would be in the region of 20kHz to 100kHz, a frequency range known to produce adverse effects on one's health.

Professor Magda Havas of Trent University, Ontario, one of the world's leading researchers on the biological effects of EMF, has written:

Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) produce radio wave frequencies. These frequencies radiate directly from the bulbs and [also] go on the electrical wiring in the home or school causing poor power quality or dirty electricity. The closer you sit to the bulb the greater your exposure. Because the high frequencies travel along the wire, you can be exposed in other rooms of your home as well as [in] the room that contains the CFL.

Not all CFL bulbs produce the same amount of dirty electricity. Some are worse than others. We have just completed testing of 40 different light bulbs including, incandescent, LED, halogen and fluorescent and hope to make the information available to the public within the next month so shoppers can decide which bulbs they want to buy based on energy efficiency, cost, and potential health impacts to their family.

The news on fluorescent lights is not good from a dirty electricity perspective. …. We have tested shielding material for the bulb and GS [Graham Stetzer] filters for the dirty electricity. Both work well but we don't believe this is the way to go. …. LEDs are the light of the future for both for energy efficiency and [because they create] no RF or dirty electricity.”

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Dr. Havas says that “electrical sensitivity (ES) or electrohypersensitivity (EHS) and is becoming a growing concern because of our increasing exposure to electromagnetic energy from electronic equipment and wireless devices.

As many as 3% of the population have full blown EHS and are unable to live is a modern electrical environment. Many complain that they cannot be in a room with fluorescent lights because they feel "unwell". These people have difficulty shopping in large department stores because of the lighting and often go with list in hand and spend as little time in the store as possible. Their cognitive functions diminish and some have difficulty recalling where they parked their car.

Putting lights on dimmer switches exacerbates the problem. The dimmer switch converts the electrical signal into high frequency transients that result in dirty electricity. Even clean incandescent lights will produce dirty electricity if a dimmer switch is used. Most CFL are incompatible with dimmers." [end of Havas quote]

Another world-renowned expert Dr. Olle Johansson, of the department of neuroscience at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, explains that since the beginning of the 1990's there has been a dramatic rise in the number of people affected by electro-hypersensitivity (EHS and points out that this coincides with the mass production and distribution of electronic devices, such as computers and cordless telephones, which use and generate radio waves.

In Sweden, which pioneered computer and cellular technology, EHS is recognised as a physical handicap (not a sickness), entitling to all services enabling hypersensitive people to live a normal life. Sweden has a population of 9 million. According to polls, up to 290 000 Swedes, or more than 3% of the population, have reported suffering symptoms of EHS when exposed to electromagnetic waves. Symptoms include: joint stiffness, chronic fatigue, headaches, tinnitus; respiratory, gastric, skin, sleep and memory problems and depressive tendencies.

Dr. Johansson explains that “The human body, whose cells, nerves and organs function with electrical impulse, have difficulty adapting to 60-Hertz cycles, let alone transient high frequencies that last milliseconds. We are dealing with amplitude-modulated or pulsed microwaves in the 2.45 Ghz range (or nearby), in a form that has only been around to any extent for the last 10-15 years. Compared to the natural background fields, in which living cells have developed during the last 3.8 billion years, these electromagnetic fields are actually very, very strong. It is thus wrong to believe that evolution has furnished us with a safety protection shielding layer against such WLAN (wireless local area network) signals. It has not.”

University of Berkeley engineer Martin Graham invented a meter that plugs into electrical wall outlets and measures dirty electricity riding on 60-Hz carrier current. He recommends installing filters when the reading is more than 50 G-S (Graham Stetzer) units. [See my own website, www.LifeEnergies.com, for information on the meter & filters invented by Graham & Stetzer.] and neutralizes high frequencies between 4 and 100 kHz and associated electro-magnetic fields. According to Mr. Stetzer, Kazakhstan is the first country to legally limit new building constructions to 50 G-S units or less. He bluntly advises electrically hypersensitive people to do away with compact florescent lamps, computers, dimmer switches and other devices that generate dirty electricity.

Canadian environmental science professor Magda Havas teaches the country's only university-level course on electromagnetic pollution. She says Graham-Stetzer filters can help alleviate EHS symptoms and even relieve diabetics: "We can take a person who is diabetic and put them in an [electrically] dirty environment, and their blood sugar levels rise,” she stated in the March issue of Toronto's Now magazine. “We then put them into a clean environment, and within half an hour their blood sugar levels are lower. It becomes a barometer."

In 2003, Dr. Havas headed a six-week study in a Toronto area private school: Three weeks with filters plugged into the school's walls and three without. Teachers and students were unaware of both EHS phenomenon and the study's focus. Not less than 55 per cent of teachers reported feeling greater satisfaction, less fatigue and less irritability, and suffering fewer headaches and other pain while the filters were in place. Surprisingly, 60 per cent even reported improved student behaviour, particularly elementary students who were more concentrated and less disruptive. These findings prompt Dr. Havas to estimate that 50% of the population is more or less electrically hypersensitive, compared to other studies that indicate a few cases per million.

In another school study in Wisconsin, the school nurse confirmed that after Graham-Stetzer filters were installed, the number of students needing asthma medication declined from 37 to 3, fewer people had migraines and students and teachers feel less fatigued. A grade school principal in the school experienced reversal of severe M.S. symptoms.

In my own case, symptoms included severe insomnia, head pain, tingling of my left arm and leg and frightening cardiac arrythmia. I had gone to the ER twice in an ambulance and undergone $18,000 worth of medical tests before the cause of my symptoms was finally determined to be exposure to electrical pollution. (Not brain cancer as had been suspected!) When we cleared my personal environment of the damaging frequencies, the symptoms disappeared.

You could not pay me any amount of money to use CFL bulbs in our house.

The LED bulbs do not create harmful frequencies, and they are available in “warm white.” They are not as bright as most of us are used to, but they are bright enough to meet our needs.

Regards,

Shivani Arjuna

www.LifeEnergies.com

MSG: Good taste bad health?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:23:00 +0000

Monosodium glutamate, also known as sodium glutamate and MSG, is a sodium salt of the naturally occurring non-essential amino acid glutamic acid. It is used as a food additive and is commonly marketed as a flavour enhancer.

It was once made predominantly from wheat gluten, but is now made mostly from bacterial fermentation; it is acceptable for coeliacs following a gluten-free diet.In its pure form, it appears as a white crystalline powder that, as a salt, dissociates into sodium cations and glutamate anions while dissolving (glutamate is the anionic form of glutamic acid).

MSG has been used as a food additive for decades. Over the years, the FDA has received many anecdotal reports of adverse reactions to foods containing MSG. These reactions — known as MSG symptom complex — include:

*Headache

*Flushing

*Sweating

*Facial pressure or tightness

*Numbness, tingling or burning in face, neck and other areas

*Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations)

*Chest pain

*Nausea

*Weakness

Researchers have found no definitive evidence of a link between MSG and these symptoms. Researchers acknowledge, though, that a small percentage of people may have short-term reactions to MSG. Symptoms are usually mild and don't require treatment. The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid foods containing MSG.

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