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What to Consider When Choosing a Medical Alert System

2010-01-05T11:31:00.000-08:00

Here is a timely article for Seniors, Baby Boomers and anyone living alone. Written by Greg Smith, the founder of Medscope America Corporation.

What to consider when the time comes to choose a medical alert system.

There are several types of medical alert systems. Each company seems to give you a different price, service, and explanation of how they work. So how do you choose a Personal Emergency Response System (medical alert system) when the time finally comes? When choosing a medical alarm you must first look at the company and the services they provide. How reliable is their emergency medical alert equipment? Do they offer 24 hr eldercare assistance? How fast is their response? These are just a few of the questions you have to ask yourself before determining which medical alarm service to go with.

Most medical alert systems are connected to your existing phone line. They connect using standard telephone wires (similar to an answering machine). Once the unit is hooked up, you'll want to test the system to ensure proper connectivity. When the unit is activated (as you test), you will be able understand the volume at which the speaker operates. Most consoles use a very loud speaker and sensitive microphone so you will be able to communicate with an emergency operator throughout your entire home. Most medical alarms feature a wireless, water-proof transmitter (normally you have a choice between a medical alert necklace and medical alert bracelet) that interacts with the personal emergency console when help is needed. The console, located near the telephone, will immediately call or notify a trained professional (when the emergency call button is pressed) who will communicate with you over the console.

The trained professional will then dispatch the appropriate help (ambulance, police, or fire departments). If there is no answer, help will be dispatched automatically. The operator will also inform any friends or family members that you would like to be notified (this information is collected ahead of time). Medical alarms are great for expecting mothers, the elderly, handicapped, or diabetic patients and those who want to enjoy independent living.

Cost

Most companies will rent the medial alert equipment to you for as long as you need it - at no cost. The fees that you incur are usually for the installation of the equipment, and the monitoring of that equipment. To clarify, there is a monthly fee you pay to have that medical alert equipment monitored 24-hours a day by a team of response operators. The installation fee ranges from $0 - $100 and monthly monitoring fees range from $30 - $75. One company that I am aware of that charges no installation fee for their medical alert system is MedScope America Corporation (medscope.org).

Questions to ask when purchasing a medical alert system:

• How fast is the response?
• Does the console have a rechargeable battery?
• Is the console attached to your existing phone line?
• What if the phone is busy during an emergency?
• Is the wireless transmitter waterproof?
• Is there a guarantee on parts, labor, and services?
• How far can the transmitter communicate with the console?
• What is the monthly fee?
• Any other charges. Setup, Activation, or Termination Fees?
• Does it assist in independent living?

Safety Tips

• Keep emergency numbers in large print near each phone.
• Put a phone near the floor in case you fall and cannot get up.
• Think about wearing a Medical Alarm that will bring help in case you fall and can't get up.

For more information about the benefits of MedScope's services, call 1-800-645-2060, or log online at medscope.org

2010 New Years' Resolution

2009-12-30T21:54:00.001-08:00

This really happened to me.

My home office PC had an automated backup program running that saved my data to a USB connected external hard drive. I figured everything was A-OK and there was nothing to worry about. In truth, I hadn't been careful enoough in selecting software that reported via email/popup/siren/flashinglights when something went wrong.

The external drive failed and I didn't notice. A couple of months later the local electrical utility company was doing some work about 2 miles from me. A truck backed into a pole holding a transformer... knocking out power in the area... and breaking my main hard drive in my PC. The one I thought was safely copying data to the external drive.

Emails, bookmarks, software, data, music files, photos, work, play, family tree data, contracts, etc, etc -- all gone.

Oops!

$1,500 later I had my data recovered to a new boot drive.

I also learned two things:

Be careful about selecting my backup software
Check to make sure it is running

A couple of months later I read about an online backup solution. Secure, automatic, remote, reliable, simple to set up and affordable. In fact, you can back up 2 GB of data at no cost if you want to try it out. When you need your data it is right there on the Internet. You can even restore using just a browser!

All of my valuable emails, pictures, scanned images & documents, genealogy databases and reports were gone... without warning. And it cost me a bundle of $ and some frayed nerves before I got lucky enoough to get them recovered. I don't want to do it again.

For 2010... promise yourself to visit http://nolimitsuccess.info/mozy.html and when you forget about making backups you can sleep peacefully knowing your computer is looking after things for you. It will be a resolution that is easy to keep!

Happy New Year!

P.S. Did I ever tell you the one about the stolen laptop? I'll save that for next year!

Marlise Karlin Offers Practical Tips for Releasing Holiday Stress

2009-12-10T07:26:00.000-08:00

Today's guest article is from Marlise Karlin, a person who teaches people to reboot their lives through The Simplicity of Stillness®. I know you will find her holiday stress tips helpful.

Marlise Karlin (www.marlisekarlin.com), a person just like you and me who teaches people to reboot their lives through The Simplicity of Stillness®, offers practical and achievable tips to release stress and added pressure during the holiday season. Millions of Americas are already drained financially, emotionally, and physically as a result of their existing daily responsibilities and challenges, and the approaching holidays only increases anxiety and frustration.

A recent American Psychological Association “Stress in America” survey reports that seven in ten Americans say that money is a significant source of stress (71 percent), with similarly high percentages reporting stress resulting from work (69 percent) and the economy (63 percent). More than half of adults (55 percent) also cited family responsibilities as a significant source of stress in their lives.

Marlise Karlin offers healthy alternatives to releasing stress with the following tips:

1. Express: Become aware of why you are stressed and speak about what’s not working – try pacing in your living room – until you’ve said everything you needed to say. Really shout it out in a ‘I’m MAD AS HELL” kind of way. Soon, you will feel a shift in your disposition.

2. Write: If you haven’t formulated what the upset is, or have a hard time expressing yourself, then get out a pen or sit in front of your computer – and just write. You will be amazed at what pours out and how quickly you will feel the stress dissolve.

3. Reboot with The 3 Breath Awareness®: Take 3 DEEP breaths, each one focused on releasing any tension in your body – and connecting to that tranquil place of Stillness within. Envision the silent power of a mountain or the calming blue waters of a tranquil Sea. With each breath feel that infinite peace expanding.

4. Get Going: Change locations, move away from your desk or your present environment. Take a walk, a drive, or even go shopping. Get a different perspective – feel the mind relaxing as you get involved in other activities.

5. Smile & Laugh: We get so distracted; sometimes we need to remind ourselves to smile. Have a heart-to-heart or light-hearted conversation with friends, or even complete strangers, as it can change our state of mind so quickly. Talk with the sales person or the woman waiting in line. Watch your worries fade.

6. Gift Yourself: Buy something just for you. You have discovered how to shift you stress and share your happiness with others. You deserve a treat.

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Marlise Karlin is a person just like you and me who teaches people how to reboot their lives through The Simplicity of Stillness®. After a series of profound experiences shifted her perception of life, Marlise developed The Simplicity of Stillness, simple methods for people everywhere to reboot themselves so the journey of life can be more enjoyable.

Countless people from every culture around the world have attended Marlise’s Programs and are attesting to the extraordinary benefits that her Stillness Sessions® have brought to their lives, from experiencing a sense of peace rarely felt, to finding balance and wellbeing, from releasing years of road blocks, to discovering what they really want out of life and how to create it.

Marlise’s authentic personality allows her to connect with people at a real level to bring balance to their lives through The Simplicity of Stillness. Identified by SheKnows.com as an inner-peace expert, Marlise Karlin is also an ongoing contributor to The Huffington Post and Malika Chopra’s Intent.com Wellness blog.

For more information about Marlise and her Practices, please visit www.thepractices.com

The Secret of Youth – 5 Ways to Keep Looking Young

2009-11-27T14:06:00.000-08:00

I want to welcome today's guest author, Jessica Martin. Jessica has written a helpful article, reminding (or teaching) us of five healthy ways we can keep our youthful good looks. Enjoy!

If any of us knew what it took to stay young forever, we could bottle the formula and make millions off it. As human beings, we are bound to grow old and show signs of it, no matter how badly we wish to retain our youth. It’s a natural process of life, and some of us are more upset than others at losing our beauty and youthfulness that we try every trick in the book to stay young. You may try surgeries that alter the way you look, creams and lotions, and pills and concoctions that claim to miraculously decrease your age and have you feeling like a twenty-year-old, but none of them work as well as the below methods that keep you looking and feeling young in a healthy way even as you age gracefully:

Nourishing food: When you include more fruits, vegetables and other natural foods in your diet, your skin glows with good health and you retain a youthful look. Eat more proteins and carbohydrates that take longer to digest and reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid eating processed foods that contain lots of sugar because they make your complexion pasty and give you an unhealthy look. Also avoid smoking and drinking if you want to avoid bags under your eyes and feeling out of breath and unfit even though you’re not yet 30.
Regular exercise: Besides keeping you fit and glowing with health, regular exercise helps keep your weight down. When you’re overweight or obese, you look older than you are really are. When you exercise, you feel better mentally and physically, the sweat helps flush all the toxins out of your body, and you keep ill-health and disease at bay, all of which help boost the youth factor.
A positive frame of mind: When you’re happy, satisfied with life and adopt a positive attitude, you avoid letting stress and tension ruin your health and making you look and feel older than you really are. Stress makes you lose your hair and gives you an unhealthy complexion; it also prone to illness and weight gain, all of which contribute to giving you an appearance that is older than your real age. So stay positive and take each day as it comes instead of worrying over what tomorrow might bring.
Good hygiene and personal habits: When you groom yourself well and wear clothes that are trendy and that suit your complexion and physique, you look and feel good. Fill your wardrobe with colors and sizes that are flattering and keep your appointment at the salon every fortnight or so to keep your skin clear, your nails trimmed and buffed, and your hair well maintained. When you care about how you look, you feel younger at heart.
Sleep and water: All of us need at least 6 hours of sleep every night to refresh our bodies and minds and rejuvenate ourselves for the next day. When we go without sleep and our bodies are deprived, we lose our health and begin to look haggard as our sleep deficit mounts. Also, drink water instead of tea, coffee, sodas or aerated drinks that have sugar in them. Water is pure and helps you keep your skin healthy and clear to give you that glow that makes you look and feel young.

By-line:
Jessica Martin has contributed this guest post, she writes on the topic of x-ray tech schools . She welcomes your comments at her email address: martin.jess84@gmail.com

Who Needs Calcium Supplements?

2009-09-23T19:17:00.000-07:00

This special guest article is by Adrienne Carlson of Pharmacy Technician Certification. Adrienne brings a passion for producing reliable and informative pieces, while also exploring the latest in technology and resources. Enjoy the article!

Who Needs Calcium Supplements?

It’s one of the most important minerals that our body needs, because the strength of our bones and nails depend on it. Calcium is found in various food sources, most significantly in milk and other dairy products, salmon and tofu. Some of us need much more of this mineral than others, and this is why we need supplements to meet our daily requirement. In general, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for adults and teenagers is between 800 and 1200 mg, for children between the ages of four and ten is 800 mg, and for newborns and kids under the age of three, the RDA is between 400 and 800 mg. Calcium supplements are generally needed by:

• People who are allergic to dairy products: When you’re allergic to the proteins found in milk and other dairy products, you do not get your required dose of calcium. This calls for supplements so that your bones do not become brittle and prone to injuries and fractures.

• People who are vegans: When you don’t eat dairy or meat products voluntarily because you believe in not harming animals for your food, you lose out on the goodness that milk and fish have to offer. More importantly, you don’t get your daily requirement of calcium and have to depend on substitutes like orange juice, cereals that are fortified with calcium, tofu, and supplements.

• People who have lactose intolerance: When you have lactose intolerance, your digestive system does not have the required enzymes to process the sugar in milk. You could either take supplements or try yoghurt as a substitute. Since there is no sugar in yoghurt, you’re safe from digestive problems.

• Pregnant women and nursing mothers: When you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you require more calcium than normal because you are eating for two. Your RDA is about 1200 to 1500 mg. This means you must drink more milk or take supplements to meet your daily requirement.

• Women who have stopped menstruating: When you cross the age of 40 or 50, you stop menstruating. This decreases the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in your body, and your bones become weaker and more brittle leaving you prone to osteoporosis and other ailments. Calcium supplements protect you from aches and pains in your joints and unnecessary fractures.

People who already have high levels of calcium in their body are prone to kidney stones and other complications if they take supplements because their bodies cannot process the extra amount.

Author By-line:
This guest article was written by Adrienne Carlson, who regularly writes on the topic of pharmacy technician certification. Adrienne welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: adrienne.carlson83@yahoo.com

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What do you Think About Your Age? - by George Carlin

2009-09-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

Please read this to the end. Written by the late George Carlin, American comedian, author and social commentor. Thanks George! Enjoy. .../Paul

George Carlin’s Views on Aging

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you think in fractions.

‘How old are you?’ ‘I’m four and a half!’ You’re never thirty-six and a half. You’re four and a half, going on five! That’s the key.

You get into your teens, now they can’t hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.

‘How old are you?’ ‘I’m gonna be 16!’ You could be 13, but hey, you’re gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life! You become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony. YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!

But then you turn 30… Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There’s no fun now, you’re Just a sour-dumpling. What’s wrong? What’s changed?

You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you’re PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it’s all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone.

But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn’t think you would!

So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.

You’ve built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it’s a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!

You get into your 80’s and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn’t end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; ‘I Was JUST 92.’

Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. ‘I’m 100 and a half!’

May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!!

HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay ‘them.’

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.’ And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s.

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don’t take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is…

10. Tell the people you love that you love them at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER :
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

Good Manners are a part of Good Health

2009-06-19T07:10:00.000-07:00

This sign is posted at a golf club in California:

10 Food and Nutrition Affirmations

2009-06-05T10:25:00.000-07:00

In my previous posting about Using Self Talk to Conquer Any Goal, I revealed how positive affirmations can combat and eliminate negative thinking. This article looks at how you can harness the power of affirmations and create positive food and nutrition habits.

When you have "convenience" food bombarding you from every direction, it can be difficult to choose healthy options and give your body the nourishment it needs. Too often we make the negative choice.

When you have positive daily reminders and effective self talk tools at your disposal, you will find that eating the right foods and feeding your body the best fuels becomes a lot easier.

Of course, there will always be temptation, but when you equip yourself with anti-temptation tools, you will be able to quickly re-focus your mind on your greater goal of getting healthy!

Using Affirmations to Make the Healthy Food and Nutrition Choices

When everyone around you at the office is indulging in burgers, fries, and sugary drinks, it's awfully tempting to join in, isn't it?

But what if you could stop that temptation in its tracks and actually choose to make a healthy choice? You don't need me to tell you that fatty and sugary choices are not the kinds of food that your body needs - you need to tell that to yourself!

It can be hard in moments of temptation to make the right choice, but with the help of positive affirmations, you can re-train your brain to replace the desire for junk food with a desire for healthy choices.

Affirmations help you stick to your diet, say no to temptation and eat nourishing and satisfying foods. How? By replacing the negative spiral of thoughts in your mind with powerful, positive ones.

But first you have to believe that it is possible to gain control over your thirsts, desires and cravings. The first step in making a lasting change in your life is to make the commitment to success. Are you committed? Do you believe that you can overcome your cravings?

Once you've set your commitment in stone, you're ready to learn these 10 affirmations to get you through moments of weakness.

10 Food and Nutrition Affirmations

Before reading the list below, you should know that affirmations are most successful when you internalize the saying by repeating it frequently. Whether you're having a good or bad day, you need to be constantly repeating these positive statements in your mind. Temptation will strike when you least expect it, so it's better to be prepared! Also, affirmations will not change your habits in a day. It took all of your life to get you they way you are today, if you want real change you will commit one month to repeating these positive affirmations at least three times every day... out loud.

I can neutralize my bad habits with good food, exercise and healthy living.
I am proud to reach out to my support network instead of leaning on food for comfort.
I am losing weight for me because I love me.
I set aside time just for me.
My good health and productivity are the rewards for the nourishing foods I eat.
Weight gain happens over time, so my weight loss equally requires time, patience and lifestyle changes.
I use self-care, not self-control.
The more I take care of myself, the better I feel.
I am firmly committed to staying active and healthy.
I deserve a healthy body and mind.

When you look at these food and nutrition affirmations, they may seem like ideals - behaviors and thoughts that you only wish you could have - but each time you affirm them to yourself by saying them aloud, you're slowly changing your mindset. Over time, these ideals will become your reality through your thoughts and actions.

But remember, you must first believe you can change. Once you make the commitment to your success, you will change your attitudes about food and you'll be thankful you did!

... and just imagine what you will be capable of doing next...

Using Positive Self-Talk to Conquer Any Goal

2009-06-04T19:05:00.000-07:00

Do you feel you sometimes talk yourself out of success? Just as you start to set goals, do you get nagging thoughts about how you aren't up to the task or how you simply aren't qualified to carry it through? Are you paralyzed by doubt?

If you have ever experienced any of these situations, you need to change the way you respond to your inner dialogue. Your inner dialogue is what you say to yourself. Instead of telling your mind to obey your negative commands, you can use positive self-talk to counter the negativity and overcome nearly all anxious thoughts.

You don't turn away from the negative... you run away!

Setting Goals and Sticking to Them with Positive Self-Talk

Are you initially filled with excitement when you first set goals for yourself? Are these thoughts then followed by self-doubt and self-defeating thoughts that stop you in your tracks before you even get started? You are excited, then scared, then pumped, then nervous, then gung-ho, then doubtful... and that's the first five minutes.

It can be difficult to make the most of your life when you are constantly talking yourself out of being a success. It can be frustrating and discouraging to have these thoughts constantly plaguing you. Many of us, in fact, don't even realize we have them! All we know is that we don't have the confidence to stick to our plans and reach our goals.

But there is another way!

Positive self-talk is an effective way to set goals and ensure that you stick to them, even if you have never been able to do this before. The way this works is that you decide what goal is important to you, and then you plan the logistics of how you are going to attain this goal. When self-doubt starts kicking in, you will respond with affirmations that prove your success without surrendering to the negative pressure. Since you're reading this article, it's clear that you're no quitter and you're certainly not a failure, so start believing in yourself! I believe you can accomplish anything you decide to do.

Re-Programming Your Mind

Affirmations are essentially positive statements that re-program the mind for positive outcomes. The moment you have a self-defeating thought you counter that negative with a motivating statement. An example of a positive affirmation is: "I am worthy of great success," or "I see myself in the winner's circle." What this does is replace negativity with thoughts that will help you move toward your goals instead of further away from them.

Positive self-talk is easier to implement than you might think. Right now you may not be aware of the severity of the negative dialogue within your mind. However, once you begin with positive self-talk, you will realize how you are self-sabotaging your goals right from the minute that you make them. The self-talk process will open your eyes to exactly how much this inner conversation has been interfering with your life. You'll begin feel hopeful that you can now set goals and surpass them.

Through positive self-talk you will be able to set long and short-term goals for yourself. And when you use affirmations, you'll have a proven tool to help you push yourself further than ever before. Learning to quiet negativity with positive thoughts is a great move toward setting and attaining future goals with ease.

In my next article, I'll give you some affirmations for better nutrition. See you then!

Marlise Karlin offers Five Tips for Living Life Well

2009-06-01T16:11:00.000-07:00

Being healthy isn't only about how we treat our bodies. Marlise Karlin has a unique ability of rebooting people through their experiencing The Simplicity of Stillness®. In this guest article, Marlise offers us five simple tips for living life well -- that cost nothing, but are invaluable in making the journey of life more enjoyable and balanced.

Millions of people find themselves overloaded with responsibilities and distractions in their complicated lives, and although they try to stay healthy from a physical standpoint by eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep, they are only nurturing their bodies, but neglecting to nurture their minds and spirits as well.

Marlise Karlin offers Five Simple Tips for Living Life Well
Reboot Yourself by Nurturing Your Body & Mind

#1: Breathe Into the Moment

In the midst of a busy day, take a few moments to find stillness. Slow your pace, breathe deep, and refocus your attention away from the mind-chatter. Instead, reflect on what is most meaningful to you in life, and carry those inspirational thoughts with you throughout your day.

#2: Take Inspired Action

Being in constant reaction mode will leave you feeling exhausted & unfulfilled. After taking a moment of reflection and stillness, follow through with the necessary steps to achieve the goals you set forth for the day. If a disruption occurs, acknowledge it and look for a solution, rather than allowing it to derail you. Notice how your new focus helps you to stay on track with greater ease.

#3: Water Your Garden

Truly acknowledge the people in your life for the value they bring to you and the world. As with a garden, relationships need to be nurtured and appreciated. With even a sprinkling, the relationship will bloom – and the beauty of what is given will return to you tenfold.

#4 Be Aware of Your Attitude

Notice how you feel and how you radiate those feelings outward. If you have a positive attitude, people will not only gravitate to you, but it might even help change the attitude of others from negative to positive. If you are projecting love, generosity and hope, others may follow your lead. Realize how what you give comes back to you!

#5 Make Choices

Acknowledge that you have the ability to make choices that will keep you moving forward toward your overall vision, rather than letting other people, or life’s circumstances distract you from staying focused on what matters most. Choose what moves you toward your goals that give you the greatest rewards – inside and out.

“People are running at a hundred miles an hour, racing with the clock, trying to squeeze in ways to stay healthy and fit,” said Marlise Karlin. “It’s important to realize it only takes a few minutes a day to completely reboot ourselves by nurturing both mind & body to become more balanced and healthy.”

ABOUT MARLISE:

Marlise Karlin is a person just like you and me who focuses on rebooting people by experiencing The Simplicity of Stillness. After a series of profound experiences shifted her perception of life, Marlise developed simple methods for people everywhere to reboot themselves so the journey of life can be more enjoyable.

Countless people from every culture around the world have attended Marlise’s Programs and are attesting to the extraordinary benefits that her Stillness Sessions® have brought to their lives, from experiencing a sense of peace rarely felt, to finding balance and wellbeing, from releasing years of road blocks, to discovering what they really want out of life and how to create it. Marlise’s authentic personality allows her to connect with people at a real level to bring balance to their lives through The Simplicity of Stillness.

See www.marlisekarlin.com

By The Numbers

2009-05-25T20:52:00.000-07:00

Stephen Wright said, "I'm writing a book. I've got the page numbers done."

We all become complacent about our bodies and our health as we rush around living our busy, complicated lives. Pause for just a second and ask: Do I have my "numbers done"? Just some healthy lifestyle facts we all must keep in mind:

10-20

The number of pounds we could lose to lower our risk of developing heart disease.

less than 100 mg/dl

Your bad cholesterol (LDL) should be below this number... unless you've been diagnosed with a heart disease, then keep it under 70 mg/dl. LDL leads to heart attack or stroke by clogging the arteries.

more than 40 mg/dl (Men); more than 50 mg/dl (Women)

The levels your good cholesterol (HDL) should be to unclog those gridlocked arteries.

less than 150 mg/dl

Is the ideal level for blood fats in your system. Also known as triglycerides, high levels can increase the risk of heart disease developing.

between 70-100 mg/dl

This is the range your blood sugar should be measured at. Over 140 mg/dl you are a Diabetic and your life will change but not for the better.

Get your blood work done, have a physical and find out your numbers. If they aren't where they should be you are in need of a lifestyle adjustment.

Lemon Squeezer

2009-03-21T21:18:00.000-07:00

In Ottawa, a local bar was so sure its bartender was the strongest man around that it offered a standing $1000 bet. The bartender would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass and hand the lemon to a patron. Anyone who could squeeze one more drop of juice out would win the money.

Many people had tried over time (lumberjacks, truck drivers, miners etc.) but nobody could do it.

Then one day this scrawny little man came into the bar, wearing thick glasses and a polyester suit, and said in a tiny squeaky voice, "I'd like to try the bet."

After the laughter had died down, the bartender said okay, grabbed a lemon, and squeezed away. Then he handed the wrinkled remains of the rind to the little man.

But the crowd's laughter turned to total silence as the man clenched his fist around the lemon and six drops fell into the glass.

As the crowd cheered, the bartender paid the $1000.00 and asked the little man, "What do you do for a living? Are you a lumberjack, a weight-lifter, or what?"

"Nope", the man replied, "I work for Revenue Canada."

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Giving a Gift Card? You Better Watch Out!

2008-11-19T07:40:00.000-08:00

News reports and email warnings are circulating warning that the gift cards you give or receive could be nothing more than useless pieces of plastic.

The USA Today newspaper reported that holders of $20 million worth of gift cards got nothing when the Sharper Image chain declared bankruptcy earlier this year. That's $20,000,000 of gift givers and receivers that were disappointed.

Bombay Company's gift cards weren't worthless... they redeemed them for 1/4 of their face value. So your $100 card was only worth $25.

Consumers Union attorney Michelle Jun says "it's hard to know what retailer will sink tomorrow."

What can you do?

In spite of this news, Deloitte's 23rd Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending expects gift cards to be the top gift purchase for the fifth straight year. 66% of consumers are expected to buy a gift card this season. The average shopper will buy about 5 gift cards. That is about $25 billion dollars worth.

You want to give a gift card, but how can you do it safely and confidently?

My gift cards are available in multiple denominations that suit every budget. They are backed by a debt-free, private US corporation with sales over $7 billion last year. When you purchase the card you can know that it will be redeemable by your recipient.

Choose the gift card you want to give from one of the many themed or general collections offered at my giftcard web store. You set the budget, they select the perfect gift from the online catalog. You are the only one that knows how much you paid. There are no prices listed on the redemption site.

These cards are especially welcome gifts because your friends, family, customers, staff, service providers (favorite bloggers?) get to choose what they receive. No more pen sets, ties, soaps and lotions -- unless that's what they want! The "wow factor" is high when they go online and see the choices they have. Their excitement of receiving the gift from you is relived when that special package arrives at their door. And if it isn't exactly what they expected, they can painlessly return it for something else. They feel good... and you can feel good about that.

These cards retain their value over time. There are no monthly fees or charge, there is no expiry date, there is no residual value after you select the gift. If the card is lost it can be replaced (as long as you keep the receipt).

AND... Free Shipping! That is correct, there is never a shipping charge when you order the card and there is no shipping charge when they request their gift.

Simple to buy and simple to redeem.

No worries about standing in line behind the person looking for the exact $13.67 change. No fighting for parking spot at the mall. No nervous breakdown as you watch the six o'clock news on December 22 and see that the XYZ chain has filed for bankruptcy protection. You sleep well at night because your gifts were purchased effortlessly online and the gift cards will still have their value after the new year.

I leave you with a quote from Dr. Maya Angelou:
People will forget what you said
People will forget what you did
But people will never forget how you made them feel

Make them feel good and make yourself feel great!
http://giftcards.whizzo.ca

Wrinkle & Crinkle repair isn't just for women!

2008-09-15T20:13:00.000-07:00

Probably the most exciting product on the Beauty Zone web site is the Artistry® Time Defiance® Intensive Repair Serum. It is an at-home alternative to a chemical peel.

You can reverse the signs of aging in just 14 nights! The breakthrough Deep Nourishing Complex and restorative enzyme boosts your skin's natural ability to repair past damage. The results are revolutionary: experience a 261% improvement in skin clarity; a 99% reduction in fine lines (those nasty crinkles!); and an 83% improvement in skin smoothness.

Compare this with other premium skin repair products and you'll appreciate the excellent value offered here. And they do not offer a 180-day satisfaction guarantee.

Here's what people are saying:

"I was intrigued by the claims being made about Time Defiance Intensive Repair Serum. So I asked myself, "What if this product works and I didn't try it?" I did, and the fine lines around my eyes and down my cheeks seemed to be disappearing before my eyes!" -- L.A., Fountain Valley California

"I'm truly fired up about all of the Artistry products. But I'll never buy skin care products from anywhere else after using the 14-night Time Defiance Intensive Repair Serum. My friends and family say that I look at least 10 years younger than I
did before! I even get compliments from strangers on how youthful I look." -- L.C., Greenbelt Maryland

"... one of the ladies said, 'I would never pay that kind of money for that stuff!'. And I said, 'Oh yeah?' It was like a challenge. So I ended up buying it. I tried this stuff, and I'll tell you: I couldn't believe it! I thought my face was alive! It got rid of all of the crinkles around my eyes and all the other stuff. I couldn't believe the difference it made... What I did with the tubes, after they were done, is flip them upside down and I got an extra day out of them. So it wasn't 14 days it was actually 15 days. That product is unbelievable... and that's from a guy's perspective!" -- Ontario Canada

There you go, guys! Show me that this product doesn't belong just in the "Women's Skin Care" section of my web site!

On-the-go makeup solution for busy women

2008-09-07T16:33:00.000-07:00

How much time do have to get yourself ready? Here's how you can earn yourself some extra cuddle time with your pillow in the morning! All thanks to your customized Artistry^®essentials makeup kit.

What if you could instantly have exactly the right colors matched to your skin and available as mistake-proof products of the highest quality? What if you could conveniently purchase a makeup kit that will deliver a simply flawless look for you every time?

Save time purchasing matching foundation, concealer, a color quad, lip shine and mascara (I'll even include two brushes and a cool carry bag!). All the hard work is done for you.

Save time finding just the right shades to compliment your skin and enhance your natural beauty.

It really is makeup made easy.

Just pick the essential makeup kit that matches your skin hue:
- Light
- Medium
- Dark

And you are on your way with effortless cosmetics!

Introducing: Perfect Empowered Drinking Water™

2008-06-18T08:12:00.000-07:00

This new product is flowing out the door! There may be backorders for this, but get your orders in now and they will be filled soon.

When it comes to bottled water, everything else is less than perfect.

You might be thinking "What's the big deal? Isn't water just water?"

Not really.

Perfect Empowered Drinking Water™ undergoes a 15-step process which includes one micron filtration, carbon filtering and ultra-violet chambers. It is then remineralized with sodium chloride and potassium chorlide, electrolytes and enhanced hydration. Then it is ionized for enhanced pH.

All that might be enough for some, but not when you are creating one of the best bottled waters money can buy. Perfect Empowered Drinking Water™ is also subjected to multi-chamber reverse osmosis and is ozonated for quality assurance.

This bottled water tastes smooth and natural, and is designed to deliver optimal hydration.

Finally, here is what isn't done to the water:
- no sweeteners are added
- no artificial flavors are added
- no calories
- no vitamins

It is just one of the best sources of bottled water that you can get. And there is no Bisphenol A in the bottle so you can drink this water with confidence.

Perfect Empowered Drinking Water™ is only available through IBO's like me.

Place your order now: click here, fill in the form and you will receive priority access to this brand new product.

Ronaldinho Promotes Nutrilite!

2008-03-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

The world's greatest footballer and Nutrilite supplements -- it can't get any better than this!

P.S. Nutrilite products are exclusively available through distributors like me.

How's that New Year's Resolution going?

2008-02-14T14:42:00.000-08:00

Question: You are over a month into 2008, how are those New Year's Resolutions going?

It happens to all of us. We begin a New Year with big, bold statements - often about losing weight. By the time February rolls around we are much less resolute about those resolutions. By mid-February our old habits are even more entrenched.

Guilt kicks in and we're ready to climb back on that old, familiar horse. But before you get in the comfortable saddle, check out the Trim Body System Weight Management Program.

To get off to a fast, economical start to losing weight, the Trim Body kit offers you everything you need for a successful first month of weight management. It also provides a plan you can follow long-term to reach your goals. This kit will kick start your weight loss program.

To sample the kit's food products, order a variety pack of the delicious and nutritious Trim Advantage Meal Replacement Bars. Three bars each of five flavors: Apple Cobbler, Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch, Chocolate Coconut, Chocolate Cherry and Blueberry Crunch.

Each of these delicious meal replacement bars gives you a third of the Daily Value for 23 essential vitamins and minerals - plus 4 g of fibre, 2 g of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and between 13 and 14 grams of protein. These bars are an integral part of the Trim Body System.

The Meal Replacement bars are a sensible alternative to skipping meals or caving in to the craving for those fast (and fatty) foods.

You are over one and a half months into 2008 and it is never too late to make a good start!

Paul

Check out these links for more information:

Trim Body System:
http://pmaclauchlan.qhealthbeauty.com/products/product.aspx?itemno=101997

Meal Replacement Bar Variety Pack:
http://pmaclauchlan.qhealthbeauty.com/products/product.aspx?itemno=706201F7

Weight Loss Supplements - Reduce Your Waist or Just A Waste?

2008-01-23T20:49:00.000-08:00

I can only imagine that you have also noticed that this is high season for weight loss supplement advertisements. The volume and frequency of commercials increases dramatically for every kind of product that contains a metabolism booster, a fat burner, muscle enhancer or appetite suppressants. Or even a little bit of al the above! Some have a substantial amount of credible science to support them while some have none at all.

But there is one thing you need to know about any weight loss supplement: they can’t do the work for you. The only thing you can count on is that they might give you an edge. Whether you experience a legitimate effect from the supplement or a placebo effect, it doesn’t really matter. An edge is an edge.

Your ultimate success lies in changing your lifestyle.

Eat less. Exercise more. For your life.

Vitamin D dramatically cuts cancer risk: study (CTV.ca)

2007-12-19T21:50:00.000-08:00

Vitamin D dramatically cuts cancer risk: study (CTV.ca)

This story quotes research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that finds that a combination of vitamin D3 and calcium has a substantially marked effect on reducing cancer incidence.

In women there was a reduction of 60% in cancer infections!

The most revealing part of the study was the level of Vitamin D assigned to the subjects of the study. Traditional recommendations have been for 200 IU per day. The Canadian Cancer Society is recommending 1,000 IU per day for adults (no recommendation is given for children).

The Osteoporosis Society of Canada currently recommends that adults get 1,000 mg of calcium per day, and that increases to 1,500 if you are over the age of 50.

Dr. Reinhold Vieth, who has conducted numerous studies of vitamin D at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital, believes every Canadian could benefit from taking a vitamin D supplement. "The vitamin D story is what I call a 'no-lose' proposition. Take it. You can only win,"

NUTRILITE® D-FLAVONE will ensure that your body is getting Vitamin D3's maximum benefit. Comprised of vitamin D3 from cholecalciferol along with non-medicinal Ipriflavone. This is a natural supplement that combines the best of nature and the best of science. Learn more by visiting the Nutrilite web page.

What do YOU want for Christmas?

2007-10-29T21:56:00.000-07:00

My goodness! I was sitting here checking my PayPal account for today's deposits and I realized it was October 29... There are less than 2 months left until Christmas!

Now, I don't know if you celebrate the holiday the same way I do, but around my house there is a lot of pressure about getting the right gifts and keeping everybody happy with the budget and selection process.

Don't get me wrong, I love to shop! I just can't stand going to the mall or getting pushed off the sidewalk while going from store-to-store in the downtown. Just last Wednesday my car got slammed by a shopping cart when someone left their cart in the lot with a strong wind blowing... one gust sent that sucker sailing into the passenger side door.

So this year, I'm shopping 100% online for the holidays!

Would you like to avoid the rush and crush this year?
What if you could also avoid the gift selection process?
How about buying online without any shipping charges?

Do I have your attention now?

My wife has a fantastic online gift card store that will make your gift shopping quick, easy and ensure you don't overspend your budget.

Gift Cards
Elegant, Effortless & Ultra-Special

This site makes gift giving effortless for the giver and memorable for the recipient.

These Gift Cards are the gift of choice for every occasion. The site makes giving simple, but elegant ... and it's smart. Give everyone the gift they really want - by letting them choose it themselves. The cards are available in five denominations (I like to say "sizes"), something for every budget, with top-notch, brand name merchandise that is giftable, generous and gratifying.

The cards arrive on their own carrier with complete instructions that tell the recipient everything they need to know. Your recipient simply goes to the web site, enters their redemption number from the back of the card and then browses through their custom gift collection. Once they make their selection it is shipped to their door with NO gift delivery charge!

And there is a 180-day (Six Months!) Satisfaction Guarantee!

Explore the Gift Collections at http://lmaclauchlan.ordermygift.com and make this holiday season's shopping just a click instead of a rush.

Yours for a stressless holiday season
Paul

EXTRA BONUS:
Purchase one or more gift cards at the regular price and you will be entitled to buy an unlimited number of cards at 20% off for a two week period following your purchase! After your initial purchase I will email you to let you know when your two week window starts.

P.S. At this time I regret that the gift cards are only available for purchase and redemption within the United States and Canada. The cards can only be redeemed in the country they are purchased.

Little Somethings For Luscious Lips!

2007-09-12T17:06:00.000-07:00

Pssst... have you heard about the newest products from ARTISTRY® and NAO never except ordinary® cosmetics? These new teenie-tiny items are clever, convenient and covert -- and ideal for portable pretty. They are uniquely designed to fit in your pocket or purse. Curious to meet these latest little loves? Read on...

Prep perfect. ARTISTRY Lip Care Kit
Just 2 steps to pout-perfect lips in seconds –

Lip Polish, a gentle exfoliator, and
Lip Conditioner, a moisturizing formula with antioxidant benefits.

Pout pretty. ARTISTRY Lip Compact
Smaller than your cell phone, this mini-compact hides a palette of 10 perfect shades of red lip colour and a convenient little lip brush.

Plump pucker. NAO never accept ordinary – Lip Plumper – Amped
This contour-boosting formula masks lines to diminish their appearance, making your lips look and feel softer, smoother, moister and irresistibly fuller.

Gloss gorgeous. ARTISTRY Mini Lip Gloss Set
You get 3 mini-glosses in one little set -- for opaque, high shine and a splash of colour. Great for glossing on the go - these glide on evenly and they can be used alone or over any lip colour.

Now is the time to bring out your playful side and try them all – your luscious lips times four!

How Healthy Living can be a No-Brainer

2007-09-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

How Healthy Living can be a No-Brainer with Simply Nutrilite - a brief look at the newest healthy food products at the Premium Health & Beauty web store.

The speed of our lives isn't slowing down, not even for the sharp curves. We all have busy lives and we are all experts at cramming "just one more" item into our schedules.

Everyone wants to eat well, but even our best intentions get overwhelmed by appointments, obilgations and fatigue.

That's why we are now selling Simply Nutrilite: The Official Food of Busy Lives.

While nutrition can be complicated and difficult to understand, Simply Nutrilite proves that eating well doesn't have to be rocket science. It's good food, on-the-go, for people who don't have the time, energy or information to accurately calculate fat content, religiously count calories or design and balance a diet.

Once you see how easy it is to live better with Simply Nutrilite, it will open your mind to more comprehensive nutritional approaches like those found in the world of Nutrilite products and supplements. And our blog and website will be with you as you explore your options.

Two exciting products have just been announced: Simply Nutrilite Organic Snack Bars and Simply Nutrilite Super Juices. Two additional products will be added to the line in November: Dietary Supplement Packs and Twist Tube Beverage Flavourers. That is a story for another day. Let's talk about here and now.

The Organic Snack Bars come in four mouth-watering flavours: Chocolate Crisp; Cherry Almond; Tropical and Sweet & Salty. They have no artificial colours, no trans fats, cholesterol and each bar contains 300 milligrams of Omega 3 fatty acids from organic milled flaxseed. Except for the Sweet & Salty flavour, they are all low in Sodium.

When you want to taste a snack, reach for something better - reach for these bars.

The Super Juice comes in two refreshing flavours: Tropical and Berry. These fruit juices give you 100% of your daily Vitamin C requirement, with no artificial flavours, colours or added sugar. These drinks will pep you up without the sugar and caffeine of coffee or pop. Good for you and they taste good too!

Simply Nutrilite is priced right and simple to buy. Just click on the product links and you are good to go. The web site also has additional product details.

These are today's products for today's consumers facing today's time challenges. Simply Nutrilite isn't about holistic lifestyle changes - it's about eating right, right now. It's good food on the go.

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If you are looking for a home based business with low entry costs, I am looking for distributors. Just use this Contact Us link or the one on the web site.

Premium Health And Beauty Gifts

2007-08-04T12:12:00.000-07:00

Throughout my entire life, I have learned that being generous to others is absolutely more important than anything else in life. Although I sell premium quality health and beauty products through my web site, sometimes it is good to give things away.

Seriously...

We all go through tough times at some point in our life. We all go through struggles before we can achieve something extraordinary in our life.

Why not be generous? Why not give to others when you have plenty?

Today... I would like to share with you an abundance of gifts I have found on the Internet.

If you want to gain confidence, conquer your fears, or lose the extra weight you are carrying around, I would like you to get these gifts and more for F'REE!

It is NOT one gift, but there are 77+ self improvement gifts. You can use them as a guide to face any obstacle in your life.

HINT: There are more than 180+ gifts available, you may not need them all, of course. But they are all yours!

Here is the link to download them now:
http://nolimitsuccess.info/117.html

This is F.REE for a limited time.

I wish you luck with any challenges you may face in your life. I know for certain will be able to overcome them all.

Success is YOURS, Paul

P.S.

Some of the gifts are going to be delisted on Tuesday August 7!

You will want to visit...

http://nolimitsuccess.info/117.html

... as soon as you can to ensure all the gifts are still available to you! The one self improvement item that could better your life may be gone after Tuesday! Don't miss out.

Four Foundations of Success

2007-06-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

I wanted to let you know I have launched an email series as part of my No Limit Success program. It is called: “The 4 FoundationsYou Need In Your LifeTo Get More Money, Time, Security And Choices!”

If you have a business of your own, or if you are contemplating starting your own business, there is information in this series that can improve your results immediately. And there is no cost to get this information delivered directly to your email box.

Visit the No Limit Success Newsletter signup page now.

If you never have any intention of having your own business... subscribe now to the Four Foundations of Success and find out why that might be a decision you regret for a long time!

See you there!

Paul

P.S. I have added some limited time bonuses for you if you act now. I can't promise they will be available forever.