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RECIPES FOR HEALTH - Rainbow Peppers and Shrimp With Rice Noodles

2011-09-10T03:34:00.000-07:00

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN

You can now find brown rice noodles in many supermarkets and whole foods stores. For a vegetarian version of this dish, try it with tofu instead of shrimp.

7 ounces thin rice stick noodles (1/2 of a 14-ounce package), preferably brown rice noodles

1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 tablespoon soy sauce (more to taste)

2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons minced ginger

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

3/4 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil

1 large red bell pepper, cut in 2-inch julienne

1 large yellow bell pepper, cut in 2-inch julienne

4 scallions, minced

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1. Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for at least 20 minutes until soft. Drain in a colander. With kitchen scissors, cut into 6-inch lengths. Set aside within reach of your wok or pan. Combine the broth, 2 teaspoons of the soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of the rice wine or sherry and sugar in a small bowl. Combine the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the ginger and the minced jalapeño in another bowl. Have all of your ingredients within reach of your wok or pan.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry and 1 tablespoon of the ginger. Stir together well. Lightly salt the shrimp and toss with the cornstarch mixture until coated.

3. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates from the surface within a second or two. Add the oil to the sides of the pan and tilt the pan to distribute. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeño, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the peppers and stir-fry for one minute. Add the shrimp along with any liquid in the bowl, and stir-fry for two to three minutes until pink and opaque. Add the scallions, drained noodles and the broth mixture, and stir-fry for one to two minutes until the noodles are just tender. Add the cilantro and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Stir in the sesame oil, remove from the heat and serve, with more soy sauce if desired.

Yield: Serves four.

Advance preparation: You can soak the noodles up to a day ahead of serving (refrigerate overnight).

Nutritional information per serving (four servings): 343 calories; 1 gram saturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 107 milligrams cholesterol; 53 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 598 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 17 grams protein

All About Herbs

2011-09-10T01:51:00.000-07:00

An herb is a plant that is valued for flavor, scent, medicinal or other qualities. Herbs are used in cooking, as medicines, and for spiritual purposes.

Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, or in some cases even spiritual usage. General usage differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. In medicinal or spiritual use any of the parts of the plant might be considered "herbs", including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, resin, root bark, inner bark (cambium), berries and sometimes the pericarp or other portions of the plant.

Relax Your Back ~ Know Your Vertebral Column

2011-09-10T00:50:00.000-07:00

Vertebral column (backbone or spine) is a column usually consisting of 24 articulating vertebrae, and 9 fused vertebrae in the sacrum and the coccyx. It is situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso, separated by intervertebral discs. It houses and protects the spinal cord in the spinal canal.

The individual vertebrae, named according to region and position, from superior to inferior, are:

Cervical: 7 vertebrae (C1–C7)
Thoracic: 12 vertebrae (T1–T12)
Lumbar: 5 vertebrae (L1–L5)
Sacral: 5 (fused) vertebrae (S1–S5)
Coccygeal: 4 (3–5) (fused) vertebrae (Tailbone)

Sit Back and Relax ~
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Relax Your Back ~ Just Roll it

2011-09-09T06:50:00.000-07:00

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Fun in Meals

2011-09-09T06:08:00.000-07:00

Fun in LIfe

2011-09-08T22:59:00.000-07:00

a Chinese Feng Shui horoscope

2011-09-08T19:34:00.000-07:00

This is a Chinese Feng Shui horoscope.
If you are honest this tells the truth.
Write your answers on paper.
To find your Feng Shui horoscope scroll down.

1. Which is your favourite color: Red, Black, Blue, Green or Yellow?
2. Your first initial?
3. Your month of birth?
4. Which color do you like more, Black or White?
5. The name of a person that is the same sex as you?
6. Your favorite number?
7. Do you like California  or Florida  more?
8. Do you like a Lake  or the Ocean more?
9. Write down a Wish (a realistic one) When you are done, scroll down.
Don't cheat!

Answers:

1. If you choose:
Red:   You are alert and your life is full of love.
Black:   You are conservative and aggressive.
Green:  Your soul is relaxed and you are laid back.
Blue:   You are spontaneous and love affection.
Yellow: You are a very happy person & give good advice to those who are down.

2. If your initial is between:
A-K: You have a lot of love and friendships in your life.
L-R: You try to live your life to the max & your love life is soon to bloom.
S-Z: You like to help others and your future looks very bright.

3. If you were born in:
Jan-Mar:  The year will go very well for you and you will discover that you
fall in love with someone totally unexpected.
Apr-Jun:   You will have a strong love relationship that will last forever.
Jul-Sep:   You will have a great year and will experience a major
life changing experience for the good.
Oct-Dec:   Your life will be great; you will find your soul mate.

4. If you choose:
Black: Your life is about to get better. You are more than ready for the
change.
White: You have a friend who completely confides in you and would do
anything for you, but you may not realize it.

5. This person should be your Best Friend.

6. This is how many close friends you will have in your life time.

7. If you choose:
California:  You like adventure.
Florida:   You are a laid back person.

8. If you choose:
Lake:   You are loyal to your friends and your lover. You are very reserved.
Ocean: You are spontaneous and like to please people.

Check it out ~ Numerologist.com

The Five Elements of Oriental Medicine

2011-09-03T22:32:00.000-07:00

The Five Elements of Oriental Medicine - Assessment through the Natural

One of the major ways in which Chinese medicine determines how one’s
health is relies on the laws of the universe. This essentially means that
any trained person in Chinese medicine will turn towards nature and the
characteristics that are in this environment to determine why one may be
unhealthy. One main determination is through the five elements.

The five elements consist of water, wood, fire, earth and metal. When
looking at these elements, there are certain attributes that are analyzed.
In turn, the analysis that is made will also determine how it is related to
various organs. Not only did these five elements determine the relation of
the elements to organs, but went on to include things such as how
emotions corresponded with these various elements.

The idea of the five elements is to see how everything is interconnected to
each other through the universe. Chinese medicine determines that every
man is a reflection of what is in the universe, meaning that each individual
can be analyzed in direct co-relation to the elements of the universe.

For instance, if someone is having trouble with their heart or small
intestine. According to Chinese medicine, this would directly relate to
Fire, meaning that it would be linked with the qualities of summer and the
energy of heat. The result of the heart or intestine trouble would be that
the sense organ of the tongue would first be affected. The emotion
associated with this would be either joy or shock. The heart and the small
intestine will also trigger bitter taste that someone will respond to.

The idea is that everything in the external universe is directly aligned with
the internal. In order to be completely healthy, or to get holistic health,
the five elements principles have to be applied. By doing this, one is able
to find the natural solutions for any season or element that they are
looking at.

The Beginnings of Traditional Chinese Medicine

2011-08-31T17:56:00.001-07:00

The Beginnings of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Mixing Together Natural Remedies

Alternative medicine and holistic healing are based on concepts and
philosophies of an ancient science. At the root of many holistic practices
are the philosophies and ideals that come from Chinese medicine. From
the beginnings of this practice has been a growth in natural methods to
help promote healing and balance.

The beginnings of Chinese medicine as a practice come from the year 800
BC. Even though this practice began before this, it was only recorded
beginning in this year through a book known as the “Huang Di Nei Jeng”
or “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine.” The methods that
were used in this book were based around the herbal remedies that were
most significant in helping with holistic healing.
The idea of this particular book was based off of the Yellow Emperor, one
of the greatest rulers in Chinese history. He is thought to have lived in
4700 BC, and is often attributed as a mythical character with a status of
royalty that provided inspiration to those living in the orient. It is through
this mythical character that this book of medicine is still portrayed under,
with the attribution to the Yellow Emperor’s knowledge that was passed
down holistically.

The beginning of this book included 12 prescriptions through herbs that
were used with a combination of twenty-eight different ingredients. By
the year 220 BC, the book had become so popular that medical services
were established based around the remedies from the Yellow Emperor.
The adjustments that were made from this book included detailed
classifications of the herbs, how they worked, their strength and what
their properties were for healing different ailments.
Overtime, new publications and philosophies were added onto this book in
order to provide practitioners with new methods and substances to the
basis of the Yellow Emperor’s remedy book. These additions provided new
insights and books, all the way into the 1700s with the contribution of the
Theory of Herbal Medicine.

The ancient practices of Chinese medicine through herbal remedies are a
true philosophy that shows how time withstands the ideas of holistic
treatments. Through the growth of herbal practices, several in the East
have found ways to provide insight and balances between different herbs
for better practices to gain energy and balance in one’s life.

The Diet Solution Program - Super High Converting Weight Loss & Nutrition

2011-08-26T09:57:00.000-07:00

weight loss diet tips that can help eat healthier are:

Instead of eating ice cream, have a low fat yogurt or sherbet.
Use skim milk (fat- free milk) instead of whole milk.
Since the American Heart Association recommends avoiding coconut oil because it contains 85- 90% saturated fat, use olive oil or canola oil when cooking food.
Chocoholics may eat dark chocolate which is rich in anti-oxidant rather than a milk chocolate.
Instead of white bread eat whole grain bread such as wheat bread

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Feng Shui tips for everyone

2011-08-25T01:50:00.000-07:00

What is Feng Shui?

What is Feng Shiu? This is a simple question that can be difficult to answer.

You can find a similar Feng Shui cure from your own culture that would carry the same Feng Shui energy of good luck and protection. Bring the best quality energy into your life.

Feng Shui tips for everyone

Look deep into yourself and don’t be afraid to do so! That is the only way to develop and change in a beneficial way. Be honest with yourself – you deserve truth and awareness.

Open your palms, close your eyes and reach your arms up and out, as though you are waiting to be picked up or embraced. (This is necessary for unifying your soul with the universe)

Imagine the energy radiating from your heart, your lungs, your palms and that the energy is touching everything in its path.

Beam the energy away from you, sending it into the farthest corners of the universe.

Repeat this mantra: “I am open to positive change in any form it takes."

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