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Hmmmmm Chocolatess ...

2013-10-14T05:45:00.002-07:00

One of the most compelling reasons to make chocolate a part of your regular diet may be for the antioxidants it provides.
This is why the antioxidant polyphenols in chocolate are so valuable, as they have the ability to stop free radical mediated oxidation.
This helps to decrease your risk of those and other diseases by directly interfering with one of the major preventable causes of chronic degenerative diseases.
A factoid from ACS's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry indicates that naturally occurring polyphenols in cocoa, the fundamental component in chocolate, actually boost levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol, while at the same time reducing the atherogenicity of so-called “bad” variety – LDL – by preventing its oxidation.
Don't Worry - Eat Chocolate Beyond the fact that chocolate contains the feel-good anandamide compound, there are additional clinically-confirmed reasons why chocolate has been referred to as “the new anti-anxiety drug.”
Another ACS study (in the Journal of Proteome Research) revealed that one-and-a-half ounces of dark chocolate a day for 2 weeks reduced stress hormone levels.
Volunteers for the study, categorized as “highly stressed,” were found at the end of the two-week period to have lower levels of the “figh-or-flight” stress hormone cortisol.
But remember that many chocolate brands are high in sugar, calories and unhealthy saturated fats, so buyer beware.
First, be sure that the chocolate you're eating is dark chocolate.
There is also a big difference in chocolates’ health effects, depending on how much you eat.
As mentioned in the Cleveland Clinic study:
Don't Worry - Eat Chocolate Beyond the fact that chocolate contains the feel-good anandamide compound, there are additional clinically-confirmed reasons why chocolate has been referred to as “the new anti-anxiety drug.”
Another ACS study (in the Journal of Proteome Research) revealed that one-and-a-half ounces of dark chocolate a day for 2 weeks reduced stress hormone levels.
Volunteers for the study, categorized as “highly stressed,” were found at the end of the two-week period to have lower levels of the “figh-or-flight” stress hormone cortisol.
But remember that many chocolate brands are high in sugar, calories and unhealthy saturated fats, so buyer beware.
First, be sure that the chocolate you're eating is dark chocolate.
There is also a big difference in chocolates’ health effects, depending on how much you eat.
As mentioned in the Cleveland Clinic study:
Another ACS study (in the Journal of Proteome Research) revealed that one-and-a-half ounces of dark chocolate a day for 2 weeks reduced stress hormone levels.
Volunteers for the study, categorized as “highly stressed,” were found at the end of the two-week period to have lower levels of the “figh-or-flight” stress hormone cortisol.
But remember that many chocolate brands are high in sugar, calories and unhealthy saturated fats, so buyer beware.
First, be sure that the chocolate you're eating is dark chocolate.
There is also a big difference in chocolates’ health effects, depending on how much you eat.
As mentioned in the Cleveland Clinic study:
As mentioned in the Cleveland Clinic study:
..Be careful about the type of dark chocolate you choose: chewy caramel-marshmallow-nut-covered dark chocolate is by no means a heart-healthy food option.
Also, please be aware that many popular and seemingly artisan-quality chocolate companies are now owned by multinational corporations who use GMO ingredients, disregard fair trade standards, and otherwise are not interested in supporting organic and sustainable production methods.

Few foods, and certainly not dessert foods, have as much therapeutic potential as this “candy” aisle treat, as evidenced by a wide range of accumulating scientific research linking its consumption to over 40 distinct health benefits
While most of us have heard about the importance of antioxidants, a primer might help, beginning with the explanation that the formation of free radicals – atoms, ions and molecules with unpaired electrons – in your cells can damage your DNA to the point that your risk of developing diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease and cancer are elevated.

Be aware that milk chocolate does not have the same healthy effect as unadulterated dark chocolate, because milk often prevents absorption of polyphenols
If you’re craving a decadent chocolate treat but want to avoid the downsides, take a look at this video so you can make your own organic chocolate bars.

As examples, Cadbury Schweppes bought Green & Black in 2005, who in turn was bought by Kraft Foods in 2010. Dagoba was bought by Hershey’s in 2006. You will find this pattern recur quite often if you peak beneath the “wrapper” of the chocolate industry.
So, please remember to choose carefully, and consider whether the companies you support are supporting you back.

Love Your Skin

2013-09-28T22:55:00.001-07:00

axe the xtras: Love Your Skin

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Skincerity® is an undeniably unique product in the cosmetic industry. The cornerstone science of Skincerity® is a revolutionary breathable polymer skin barrier originally developed from research grants* as a delivery system to both deliver and increase the effectiveness of topical medications. As a side effect, patients began seeing remarkable improvement in overall skin health where the barrier was used.

With topical medications removed, the barrier technology was adapted for the cosmetic industry into Skincerity®, a breathable masque that creates an amazingly healthy climate for the skin to rehydrate and rejuvenate itself. Although Skincerity® infuses grape seed oil and Vitamin E into the skin as superb antioxidants, the true magic is in its patented Breathable Barrier® technology that performs like no other barrier technology.

Skincerity® is simply rolled onto the skin as a liquid at bedtime. It cleans the skin and flash dries in seconds to form a flexible, micro-porous masque. This masque remains on the skin for hours, protects the skin’s moisture barrier, and enables the skin to rehydrate by holding in the body’s natural moisture throughout the night, resulting in more supple, hydrated, and smoother skin.

At the same time, the barrier allows essential oxygen to penetrate the masque to reach the skin through breathing holes – tiny holes large enough for oxygen molecules to reach the skin, yet small enough to hold in the larger moisture particles. Skincerity® also serves as an amplifier for other products, allowing rejuvenating agents, such as antioxidants or moisturizers, to remain on the skin longer and not rub off onto clothes or bedding, ultimately making them more effective. Simply apply your favorite products, allow to dry, and top off with Skincerity for optimal results.

Unlike many cosmetic products, Skincerity® does not clog pores and does not irritate the skin. Removing Skincerity® in the morning provides gentle exfoliation that reveals brighter, fresher-looking skin.

Skincerity is a ground-breaking cosmetic innovation. The revolutionary Skincerity® technology ensures the time spent rejuvenating your skin can be maximized in a remarkably nourishing environment, allowing for optimal hydration and regeneration while bringing your skin into proper balance. The advanced technology has been tested on real consumers and has produced real results. These results are supported by research and clinical studies performed at U.S. medical schools.

Skincerity. Dermatologist tested and recommended.

* Skincerity® is a revolutionary one-step breathable masque born out of advancements in topical drug research funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health.

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2013-09-28T18:44:00.001-07:00

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Good Old Plastic Bottle is estrogenic & potentially causing catastrophic biological consequences .

2013-04-22T05:13:00.001-07:00

Have plastic bottle will travel !!!
Right ?
Yes we carry them everywhere, every one on the planet does.
But do you know that the good plastic bottle has also been tested positive for estrogenic activity . Meaning what ?? .... it means that the plastic contents in the bottles can potentially disrupt your hormones and may even alter the structure of our human cells, posing risks to infants and children.....

Here is a way to know your plastic
This can be determined through a classification system called the Resin Identification Code, which is the number printed on the bottom of most plastic bottles and food containers. It describes what kind of plastic resin the product is made out of.

A classification system called the Resin Identification Code, which is the number printed on the bottom of most plastic bottles and food containers, describes what kind of plastic resin the product is made out of.
The most toxic plastics are #7, #3 and #6, while those that may be somewhat safer include #1, #2, #4 and #5.
Ninety-five percent of all plastic products tested were positive for estrogenic activity, meaning they contain chemicals that can potentially disrupt your hormones and cause other adverse health effects.
If at all possible, seek to purchase products that are not made from or packaged in plastic.

think about the 100 million tons of plastic produced every year on this planet now slowly finding its way into our body, accumulating over time, act now ... purchase products that are not made from or packaged in plastic.

22 Things Happy People Do Differently ... Cheer Up ...

2013-04-13T23:09:00.002-07:00

This should cheer you up my friends

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Happy people tend to follow a certain set of habits that sets them apart from their sad and stressed out peers. By implementing them in your own life, you can become a happy person, too.
“Happy” habits include letting go of grudges, expressing gratitude, treating others with kindness and regarding your problems as challenges
Living in the present, waking up at the same time each morning, eating right and exercising are other “secrets” that happy people tend to embrace

1. Let go of grudges

Forgiving and forgetting is necessary for your own happiness, as holding a grudge means you’re also holding onto resentment, anger, hurt and other negative emotions that are standing in the way of your own happiness. Letting go of a grudge frees you from negativity and allows more space for positive emotions to fill in.

2. Treat everyone with kindness

Kindness is not only contagious, it’s also proven to make you happier. When you’re kind to others, your brain produces feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters like serotonin and you’re able to build strong relationships with others, fostering positive feelings all around.

3. Regard your problems as challenges

Change your internal dialogue so that anytime you have a “problem” you view it as a challenge or a new opportunity to change your life for the better. Eliminate the word “problem” from your mind entirely.

4. Express gratitude for what you have

People who are thankful for what they have are better able to cope with stress, have more positive emotions, and are better able to reach their goals. The best way to harness the positive power of gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal or list, where you actively write down exactly what you’re grateful for each day. Doing so has been linked to happier moods, greater optimism and even better physical health.

5. Dream big

Go ahead and dream big, as you’ll be more likely to accomplish your goals. Rather than limiting yourself, when you dream big you’re opening your mind to a more optimistic, positive state where you have the power to achieve virtually anything you desire.

6. Don’t sweat the small stuff

If the issue you’re mad about will be irrelevant a year, a month, a week or even a day from now, why sweat it? Happy people know how to let life’s daily irritations roll off their back.

7. Speak well of others

It may be tempting to gather around the office water cooler to get and give the daily gossip, but talking negatively about others is like taking a bath in negative emotions; your body soaks them up. Instead, make it a point to only say positive, nice words about other people, and you’ll help foster more positive thinking in your own life as well.

8. Avoid making excuses

It’s easy to blame others for your life’s failures, but doing so means you’re unlikely to rise past them. Happy people take responsibility for their mistakes and missteps, then use the failure as an opportunity to change for the better.

9. Live in the present

Allow yourself to be immersed in whatever it is you’re doing right now, and take time to really be in the present moment. Avoid replaying past negative events in your head or worrying about the future; just savor what’s going on in your life now.

10. Wake up at the same time every morning

Getting up at the same time every day (preferably an early time) is deceptively simple. Doing so will help regulate your circadian rhythm so you’ll have an easier time waking and likely feel more energized. Plus, the habit of rising early every day is one shared by many successful people, as it enhances your productivity and focus.

11. Don’t compare yourself to others

Your life is unique, so don’t measure your own worth by comparing yourself to those around you. Even regarding yourself as better than your peers is detrimental to your happiness, as you’re fostering judgmental feelings and an unhealthy sense of superiority. Measure your own success based on your progress alone, not that of others.

12. Surround yourself with positive people

The saying “misery loves company” is entirely true. That’s why you need to choose friends who are optimistic and happy themselves, as you will be surrounded with positive energy.

13. Realize that you don’t need others’ approval

It’s important to follow your own dreams and desires without letting naysayers stand in your way. It’s fine to seek others’ opinions, but happy people stay true to their own hearts and don’t get bogged down with the need for outside approval.

14. Take time to listen

Listening helps you soak in the wisdom of others and allows you to quiet your own mind at the same time. Intense listening can help you feel content while helping you gain different perspectives.

15. Nurture social relationships

Positive social relationships are a key to happiness, so be sure you make time to visit with friends, family and your significant other.

16. Meditate

Meditation helps you keep your mind focused, calms your nerves and supports inner peace. Research shows it can even lead to physical changes in your brain that make you happier.

17. Eat well

What you eat directly impacts your mood and energy levels in both the short and long term. Whereas eating right can prime your body and brain to be in a focused, happy state, eating processed junk foods will leave you sluggish and prone to chronic disease.

18. Exercise

Exercise boosts levels of health-promoting brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which may help buffer some of the effects of stress and also relieve some symptoms of depression. Rather than viewing exercise as a medical tool to lose weight, prevent disease, and live longer – all benefits that occur in the future – try viewing exercise as a daily tool to immediately enhance your frame of mind, reduce stress and feel happier.

19. Live minimally

Clutter has a way of sucking the energy right out of you and replacing it with feelings of chaos. Clutter is an often-unrecognized source of stress that prompts feelings of anxiety, frustration, distraction and even guilt, so give your home and office a clutter makeover, purging it of the excess papers, files, knick knacks and other “stuff” that not only takes up space in your physical environment, but also in your mind.

20. Be honest

Every time you lie, your stress levels are likely to increase and your self-esteem will crumble just a little bit more. Plus, if others find out you’re a liar it will damage your personal and professional relationships. Telling the truth, on the other hand, boosts your mental health and allows others to build trust in you.

21. Establish personal control

Avoid letting other people dictate the way you live. Instead, establish personal control in your life that allows you to fulfill your own goals and dreams, as well as a great sense of personal self-worth.

22. Accept what cannot be changed

Everything in your life is not going to be perfect, and that’s perfectly all right. Happy people learn to accept injustices and setbacks in their life that they cannot change, and instead put their energy on changing what they can control for the better.

Aim High

2013-04-04T09:42:00.000-07:00

I WILL GET THERE NO MATTER WHAT !!

ONLY GREAT MINDS CAN READ THIS ONE ..

if yuo cna raed this, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too .

Cna yuo raed tihs ? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can. I cdnuolt blveiee that I cloud aulaclty uendastnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno’t mtaetr in waht oerd r the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is that the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a tootl mses and you can still raed it whotuit a pboerlm. This is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the word as a wlohe. Azanmig huh ? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt !

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Artificial Sweetener : Aspartame May Be More Toxic in Men than Women

2013-03-29T07:20:00.002-07:00

Aspartame is primarily made up of aspartic acid and phenylalanine. The phenylalanine has been synthetically modified to carry a methyl group, which provides the majority of the sweetness.

Artificial sweeteners tend to trigger enhanced activity within your brain's pleasure centers, yet at the same time provide less actual satisfaction. This separation of the taste of sweetness from caloric content means that when you consume artificial sweeteners, your brain actually craves more of it because your body receives no satisfaction on a cellular level by the sugar imposter. This can actually contribute to not only overeating and weight gain, but also an addiction to artificial sweeteners

The longest-ever human aspartame study, spanning 22 years. Interestingly enough, this association was not found in women. Leukemia was associated with diet soda intake in both sexes. nearly 48,000 men and over 77,000 women over the age of 20 were reviewed, in which they found that men who consumed more than one diet soda per day had an increased risk of developing multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Unfortunately, even though Harvard University researchers originally put out a press release alerting of these potential cancer dangers, they soon caved to pressure from industry and issued a second press release that minimized the impact of the study. Even the study’s authors offered only a milquetoast conclusion:

"Although our findings preserve the possibility of a detrimental effect of a constituent of diet soda, such as aspartame, on select cancers, the inconsistent sex effects... do not permit the ruling out of chance as an explanation."

One hypothesis for the difference between the sexes is that men have a higher activity of the enzyme ADH, which metabolizes methanol and converts it to formaldehyde. More formaldehyde circulating in your blood would naturally have more opportunity to cause greater damage. It's possible that there is some hormonally mediated protection against the adverse effects of aspartame in women, in addition to men having higher ADH activity, but the study was not designed to answer that question but still it offers significant supporting evidence of the danger that aspartame-sweetened and other "diet" drinks and foods pose.

In a related study researchers found that mixing alcohol with diet soda, compared to regular soda, gets you drunk faster. The study compared Smirnoff Red Label with Squirt (a lemon-lime soda) against the same vodka mixed with Diet Squirt. The diet drink increased breath-alcohol content (BAC) by 18 percent — the near-equivalent of one additional standard drink, and enough to push you over the legal limit for driving. As reported by Counsel & Heal

“While diet drinks save calorie intake, they actually accelerate the intoxication. The reason is that since diet drinks have less sugar in them, they get digested faster in the intestine and the alcohol in the drink gets mixed in the blood faster. So it is always a good idea to have alcohol with regular soft drinks, as alcohol with diet soft drinks accelerates the intoxication process.”

A Very True Luv Song sang Thru the Heart

2013-03-28T20:47:00.000-07:00

I BELIEVE ...

2013-03-27T09:25:00.003-07:00

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born
A Death Certificate shows that we died
Pictures show that we lived!
Have a seat . Relax . . .
And read this slowly.

I Believe...
That just because two people argue,
It doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And just because they don't argue,
It doesn't mean they do love each other.


I Believe...
That we don't have to change friends if
We understand that friends change.

I Believe....
That no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.

I Believe...
That true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
I Believe...
That you can do something in an instant
That will give you heartache for life.

I Believe....
That it's taking me a long time
To become the person I want to be.


I Believe...
That you should always leave loved ones with
Loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I Believe....
That you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I Believe....
That we are responsible for what
We do, no matter how we feel.

I Believe...
That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I Believe...
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs
to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I Believe....
That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I Believe....
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.
I Believe...
That sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
But that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I Believe....
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had
And what you've learned from them and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.


I Believe....
That it isn't always enough,
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I Believe...
That no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I Believe....
That our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
But, we are responsible for who we become.

I Believe...
That you shouldn't be so eager to find
Out a secret. It could change your life Forever.

I Believe....
Two people can look at the exact same
Thing and see something totally different.

I Believe...
That your life can be changed in a matter of
Hours by people who don't even know you.
I Believe...
That even when you think you have no more to give,
When a friend cries out to you -
you will find the strength to help.

I Believe...
That credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.

I Believe...
That the people you care about most in life
are taken from you too soon.

I Believe...
That you should send this to
all of the people that you believe in, I just did.

'The happiest of people don't necessarily
have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything they have.

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2013-03-27T08:33:00.002-07:00

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Incredible Moves

2013-03-25T22:41:00.002-07:00

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Tomatoes Anti Cancerous Property - When Small is Big

2013-03-24T22:44:00.004-07:00

This is worth the money spent .

Tomatoes, which are actually a fruit and not a vegetable, contain a number of valuable nutrients, and according to recent research, organically-grown tomatoes are even more nutritious than their conventionally-grown counterparts.

One of the most well-known nutrients in tomatoes is lycopene — the compound that gives tomato its deep red color.

Lycopene is a vital anti-oxidant that has been shown to have potent anti-cancerous activity. This compound is not naturally produced in your body, so it must be supplied via your diet.

Other fruits and vegetables also contain lycopene, but none has the high concentration of lycopene that the tomato boasts.

Interestingly, when cooked, the bioavailability of lycopene increases rather than decreases, as is the case with many other raw foods, as heat has a tendency to destroy valuable nutrients.

That said, you’re best off avoiding canned tomatoes and tomato sauces as can liners tend to contain potent estrogen mimics such as bisphenol A (BPA), which is also a toxic endocrine disrupting chemical.

The conventional tomatoes were significantly larger. However, while many unaware consumers equate size with quality, this simply isn’t the case. At least in the case of organic tomatoes, you get more even though it’s in a smaller “package.”

This does tend to hold true for other organic produce as well though. According to research published in 2009, American produce, while larger than ever before, contains fewer nutrients and tastes worse than it did in your grandparents' days.

In fact, the average vegetable found in today's supermarket is anywhere from 5 percent to 40 percent lower in minerals such as magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc than those harvested just 50 years ago. As the featured study suggests, jumbo-sized produce contains more "dry matter" than anything else, which dilutes mineral concentrations.

According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS One,¹ growing tomatoes according to organic standards results in dramatically elevated phenols content, compared to tomatoes grown conventionally, using agricultural chemicals.

The researchers compared total phenol content in organic and conventional tomatoes grown in nearby plots in Brazil. This allowed for a more accurate comparison of the tomatoes, as both varieties were grown in similar soil- and climate conditions that might otherwise affect nutrient content.

According to the authors:

“This study was conducted with the objective of testing the hypothesis that tomato fruits from organic farming accumulate more nutritional compounds, such as phenolics and vitamin C as a consequence of the stressing conditions associated with farming system.”

The organic tomatoes were found to contain 55 percent more vitamin C, and 139 percent more total phenolic content at the stage of commercial maturity, compared to the conventionally-grown tomatoes. According to the authors:

“[T]his seems consistent with the more than two times higher activity of phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) we observed throughout fruit development in fruits from organic farming.

Taken together, our observations suggest that tomato fruits from organic farming experienced stressing conditions that resulted in oxidative stress and the accumulation of higher concentrations of soluble solids as sugars and other compounds contributing to fruit nutritional quality such as vitamin C and phenolic compounds.”

Tomatoes differ from many other raw foods in that cooking them may in fact be better than eating them raw. Research shows that cooked tomatoes (such as in tomato sauce or tomato paste) not only increases the lycopene content that can be absorbed by your body, but also increases the total antioxidant activity. In one study, when tomatoes were heated to just over 190 degrees F (88 degrees C) for two minutes, 15 minutes and 30 minutes:

Beneficial trans-lycopene content increased by 54 percent, 171 percent and 164 percent, respectively
Levels of cis -lycopene (which is a form easily absorbed by your body) rose by 6, 17 and 35 percent, respectively
Overall antioxidant levels increased by 28, 34 and 62 percent, respectively

one of the most potent sources of lycopene, shown to have anti-cancerous activity and the potential to reduce stroke risk. Just remember to consume your tomatoes, whether raw or cooked, with some type of fat, such as olive oil, since lycopene is a fat-soluble nutrient. Also remember to choose organic varieties, whether whole tomatoes or tomato paste, ketchup or sauce, and avoid anything that comes in a can, since the acidity of the tomatoes will increase toxic BPA release from the liner in the can.

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Educations Unlimited 2

2013-03-24T20:58:00.004-07:00

An animal behavior scientist eye opener proof to Education ...

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Educations Unlimited 1

2013-03-24T20:55:00.000-07:00

This Floating Primary School built in a slum area in Lagos Nigeria completely rests on a base of typical plastic barrels , 256 of them .

The building features an open recreational space on the first floor and a number of classrooms on the floors above.

Be Thankful Even If It Is Painful

2013-03-22T04:56:00.004-07:00

If you were strolling along the beach and happened to kick an old bottle from which out popped an honest-to-goodness genie who told you that you had but a few short moments to ask for any two wishes to be granted in your life-what would they be? Wouldn't it be health and wealth? Aren't those the two "biggies" that most people desire in their life? To have lots and lots of money and to be healthy enough to enjoy it? Truth be told, what good would a lot of money be if you were too sick to enjoy it? The fact is that health, as the old saying goes, is your greatest wealth. Surely you've heard people say things like, "When you have your health, you have everything." We all wish to live a life free of pain, ill-health, and disease, that just goes without saying. But how many of us actually have the good fortune of doing so? When one looks at the actual statistics of who is living life in uninterrupted, pain-free good health and who is not, the numbers show that those who have some sort of regularly occurring health complaint far outweigh those who do not, and by a huge margin.

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Herbal Wonders Malaysia

2013-03-18T06:13:00.000-07:00

Ever seen anything familiar around your house lately ...

maybe not if you live outside Asia.

But these plants / herbs are known by local names that defines their uses in our everyday life.

This one is called Sambung Nyawa in Malay or Continuing Life ... use as an anti oxidant and anti cancer besides lowering blood sugar , and cholesterol . Scientific name : Gynura procumbens

But this one here is out of the ordinary . Called as Pokok Belalai Gajah - The Elephant's Trunk Plant

works wonders against cancer !! The leaves are collected and made into tea for drinking ... Yes no fancy pills whatsoever ... just plain leaves ... and it works

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Taste and distasteful

2013-03-17T10:09:00.001-07:00

Two years ago, anti-abortion groups launched boycott campaigns against Pepsi Co., urging them to reconsider using flavorings derived from a process involving the use of aborted embryonic kidney cells. Whatever your personal convictions might be on the issue of using biological material from an aborted fetus, be it a biotech-constructed flavor enhancers or not is your choice to make , BUT please read on ....

Biotech Cooks Up New Flavors

Senomyx is a high tech research and development business that is "dedicated to finding new flavors to reduce sugars and reduce salt." These include new flavors such as Savory Flavors and Cooling Flavors, as well as flavor modulators such as Bitter Blockers and enhancers of Sweet and Salt tastes
Senomyx is also engaged in a new effort to discover and develop high-potency sweeteners to replace high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and natural herb sweeteners like Stevia, which some people object to due to its aftertaste.
To accomplish this, Senomyx has developed patented “flavor enhancing” compounds using "proprietary taste receptor-based assay systems." It’s a taste testing system that provides scientists with biochemical responses and electronic readouts when a flavor ingredient interacts with their patented receptor, letting researchers know whether or not they’ve “hit the mark” in terms of flavor. As described by Senomyx:

“Flavors are substances that impart tastes or aromas... Individuals experience the sensation of taste when flavors in food and beverage products interact with taste receptors in the mouth. A taste receptor functions either by physically binding to a flavor ingredient in a process analogous to the way a key fits into a lock or by acting as a channel to allow ions to flow directly into a taste cell.

As a result of these interactions, signals are sent to the brain where a specific taste sensation is registered. There are currently five recognized primary senses of taste: umami, which is the savory taste of glutamate, sweet, salt, bitter and sour.

Senomyx has discovered or in-licensed many of the key receptors that mediate taste in humans. We created proprietary taste receptor-based assay systems that provide a biochemical or electronic readout when a flavor ingredient interacts with the receptor.”
According to an article in The New Yorker published in May 2011, Pepsi’s New York plant has a robot fitted with human taste buds to reliably “predict” what humans might like. To create this robotic taste tester, Pepsi Co. scientists injected the genetic sequences of the four known taste receptors into cultured cells, and then hardwired the cells to the robot’s computer. The robot (which has replaced human taste testers for the initial taste trials) can sample some 40,000 flavor assays per day.

What are These Genetically Engineered

'Flavor Enhancers,' and are They Safe?

According to a CBS News report from June 2011, 70 out of 77 Senomyx patents  filed at that time referred to the use of HEK 293. These are human embryonic kidney cells originally harvested from a healthy, electively aborted fetus sometime in the 1970’s. The “HEK” identifies the cells as kidney cells, and the “293” denotes that the cells came from the 293rd experiment.
These cells have been cloned for decades, as they offer a reliable way to produce new proteins using genetic engineering. Senomyx has engineered HEK293 cells to function like human taste receptor cells,  presumably such as those used in Pepsi Co’s taste-testing robot. This was done by isolating taste receptors found in certain cells, and adding them to the HEK cells.
HEK cells are also widely used within pharmaceutical and cell biology research for the same or similar reasons. It is however the first time HEK cells have been used in the food industry, which carries a certain “ick” factor for many. There’s also the issue of just not knowing how these new flavors are created. As stated in another CBS news report:

“So what exactly is this magic ingredient that will be appearing in a new version of Pepsi, and how is it made? Unfortunately, those questions are hard to answer. Senomyx... refers to them only as 'enhancers' or 'ingredients'... The products work by triggering receptors on the tongue and tricking your taste buds into sensing sweetness — or saltiness or coolness, in the case of the company's other programs...

So are Senomyx's covert ingredients safe? That, too, is anyone's guess... many of its enhancers have 'been granted' GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status, but all that means is that the company did its own assessment and then concluded everything was fine. We don't know whether Senomyx did any testing since the company isn't required to submit anything to the FDA.

There's no reason to think that Senomyx's products will cause harm, but until or unless Pepsi decides to share details about how exactly it's achieving a 60 percent reduction in sugar while keeping the taste the same, customers will be drinking their 'scientifically advantaged' sodas completely in the dark.”
The lack of labeling requirements is particularly troublesome and will probably become an issue in the future. Since these compounds (whatever they are) are used in such minute quantities, they don’t have to be listed on the label. They’ll simply fall under the generic category of artificial and/or natural flavors. What this means is that the product will appear to be much “healthier” than it might otherwise be, were a flavor enhancer not used.
According to a 2010 CBS report,  Senomyx’s flavor enhancers were already being sold outside the US at that time. For example, Nestle was by 2010 using an MSG flavor enhancer in its Maggi brand soups, sauces, condiments and instant noodles, and Ajinomoto was also using a similar ingredient in products for the Chinese market. This means less of the artificial sweetener is needed to create the same sweet taste as before, but while one could argue that this is a good thing, will we ultimately learn that this flavor enhancement method has multiple unforeseen adverse consequences — metabolically, and biologically.

By Dr. Mercola
To think of the horse meat in our burgers ....!!!

TONGKAT ALI ... WONDER ROOT MALAYSIA

2013-03-14T03:52:00.001-07:00

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Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, and now becoming popular in the Western countries, Tongkat Ali is the scientifically researched shrub Eurycoma Longifolia Jack that contains a plethora of health beneficial substances commonly used as a dietary supplement and folk remedy.
Dubbed the "Asian Viagra", this herb is used traditionally as a natural cure by men to increase libido, sexual performance, impotence and to treat erectile dysfunction. It works by building the levels of the hormone testosterone which is primarily responsible for the growth and development of male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, prostate, and seminal vesicles. Testosterone is not just a sexual stimulant for men. Women also produce testosterone, though in much smaller amount. This vital hormone also fans sexual desire and increases sensitivity in women's erogenous areas.

Interestingly, the name Tongkat Ali literally means "Ali's walking stick" in Malay (the picture above was taken during my visit to a fruit farm in Southeastern Johor, Malaysia) and appropriately speaks of its ability to combat mental fatigue and physical exhaustion, and strengthen immunity system. In Indonesia, people called it "Pasak Bumi" meaning "firmly nailed to the ground", while for the Vietnamese, it is known as "Cay Ba Binh" or "remedies for 1000 diseases" including diarrhoea, fever, malaria, and sores. Because of its testosterone-enhancing properties, this natural plant is often used by bodybuilders and athletes to increase muscle mass and strength. To maintain youthfulness, many women also take this wonder root for its potent protective antioxidants which inhibit aging of cells. It also has active anti-viral, anti-malarial, and anti-cancerous compounds. Its testosterone also stimulates metabolism, increases the formation of red blood cells, promotes lipogenesis (burning of fat), aids in weight loss, and reducing risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. In countries like Malaysia, you can easily find the extract of this herbal essence in many brands of beverages such as coffee, and tea. And because the roots are really bitter, it is also popularly taken with, honey another nature's wonder full of goodness.
Tongkat Ali is an expensive alternative medicine, partly because it is a slow-growing weed. To reach maturity, it takes at least 25 years. Moreover, this herb is not easy to cultivate as it needs to be watered frequently and partially shaded, and the soil needs to be sandy and well drained from excess water. It is unlikely to get cheap prices for the genuine stuff. To protect yourself from being cheated by dishonest herbal traders who sell Viagra instead of the genuine herb, be careful and always make sure you are buying from an established company or trader.

Caution: Those who have a health condition and are under medication are advised against the consumption of Tongkat Ali. Pregnant, nursing women, and children should not use this supplement. Reported side effects due to its intake include insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness, and lowering of blood sugar levels.

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Tulsi herb .. or Kemangin in Malay .

2013-03-12T03:37:00.001-07:00

Ever seen this plant?
Its known in India as Tulsi , and in Malay as Kemangin .
A herbal plant been in used by eastern cultures for thousands of years for a wide ranging health benefits.
In Ayurvedic , this is the Holy Basil, used in Indian culture dating back to 5000 yrs ago.

What is Tulsi / Kemangin good for ?
Lots of benefits, and one of them is its a powerful Antioxidant.
Antioxidants are important nutrients, as they help you slow down the excess oxidation process and protect your cells from free radical; those harmful metabolic byproducts that can damage cells and tissues throughout your body.

Scientific evidence repeatedly demonstrates antioxidants as key nutrients in helping YOU:

Support your memory function
Promote your heart health
Boost your immune system
Slow down the signs of normal aging
Promote your healthy vision

Tulsi's unique chemistry is highly complex; containaing hundreds of beneficial compounds known as phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant compounds containing protective and health promoting properties. Working together, these compounds possess potential antioxidant, adaptogenic, and immune-enhancing properties that can help promote your general health .

So, ever heard of Tulsi ? ...

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The 3 most potent healing foods

2013-03-02T08:21:00.004-08:00

“Everything you eat is either fighting disease or fueling it.”

We know foods have the potential to be healing. What you eat can either harm your health or make it better. And nowhere is that more true than with medicinal foods like garlic, turmeric, and ginger. All three of these foods have amazing flavor and incredible benefits. They can help prevent disease and even cure certain illnesses and complaints. These three represent the trinity of healing foods.

Healing Foods - Ginger
Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a healer. Its benefits are widely recognized and extremely varied. It is seen as a “warming” food that can increase circulation and reduce general inflammation. While the list is long, here are just a few of the benefits of this remarkable root:

Cancer prevention (Shown in one study to shrink prostate tumor            size by a whopping 56% in mice.
Morning and motion sickness treatment
Nausea treatment
Pain reducer
Swelling reducer
Ovarian cancer treatment
Arthritis treatment
Alzheimer’s/dementia prevention
General digestive tonic
Heartburn treatment

Turmeric
Closely related to ginger and among the most powerful of healing foods, turmeric has similarly been used to treat and prevent illness and disease for hundreds if not thousands of years. This orange-hued root vegetable has a more smoky flavor and is found in curries and dishes around the globe.
According to Green MedInfo.com, the root “has been scientifically documented to have over 500 applications in disease prevention and treatment.” Among these are:

    Reduced oxidative stress
    Fat loss promoter
    Liver detoxifier
    Heart disease prevention
    Skin tonic
    Diabetes prevention
    Cancer fighter and treatment
    Anti-inflammatory
    Natural painkiller

Garlic is a more commonly used food in the U.S. and other western cuisine. This means it is widely available, and you can easily reap its benefits at mealtime. But this bulb isn’t just “good for you”, it packs a serious medicinal punch and has even been shown to cure drug resistant tuberculosis. Other benefits include:

    Inflammation fighter
    Cancer prevention
    Anti-arthritis
    Detoxification
    Toothache reliever
    Cold prevention
    Cough relief
    Heart health promotion
    Fights infections like: Herpes, MRSA, Cholera, Thrush,   Streptococcus, and Influenza

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2013-02-28T17:34:00.002-08:00

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2013-02-28T17:27:00.001-08:00

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