Being Health For Wealth

How To Get A Hollywood Celebrity’s Abs

2012-01-20T17:40:00.000+08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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Eat like vegetarian

2011-12-24T17:04:00.000+08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tips for meat eater

2011-07-19T23:27:00.000+08:00

EWG meat eater guide.

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

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

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

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

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

Here's the helpfull tips for meat eaters:

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

Bike riding to shape up

2011-06-03T02:48:00.003+08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The GMC Denali Pro Road Bike

GMC Denali Pro Road Bike (56cm Frame)

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

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

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Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike

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

Available on Amazon for $229.99

Diamondback Clarity 1 Women's Performance Hybrid Bike

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

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

Specification:

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

Available on Amazon at $349.99

May is National Bike Month

2011-05-19T00:50:00.002+08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Biz With Brazil's Huge Appertite

2011-05-17T09:17:00.000+08:00

Photo: Healthy food and beverage

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

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

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The Obesity Master Gene

2011-05-16T07:12:00.000+08:00

Photo by: Thermogenic Fat Burning Cofee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sources:

Reads more:
- Fat genes and obesity blame games

Aromatherapy:Be Happy, Healthy and Wealthy

2011-04-02T13:00:00.001+08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It can revive someone who has fainted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Read more:
The Aromatherapy Bible: The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils

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

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2011-02-04T16:55:00.001+08:00

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Embarassing Fishie Odour Vagina

2011-02-04T13:12:00.002+08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find more here:

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

Bacterial Vaginosis Easy Home Treatments

How To Eat Stinky Pussy

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2010-12-26T16:23:00.001+08:00

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i need a tree

2010-12-24T07:49:00.000+08:00

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

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

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

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

Fishy Burp Omega-3

2010-12-17T09:39:00.001+08:00

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

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

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

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

Reads more about dioxins:

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

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

Fight Fat, Eat This Every Day

2010-11-28T13:43:00.000+08:00

Eat breakfast if you want to stay healthy and slim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Article's author: Kitchen Witch

I love McDonalds Filet-O-Fish Sandwich... Do you?
Now you too can make it in your very own kitchen. Yes. These may your next day breakfirst with family. No need to que up and save you much much money while enjoying your favorite menu.

Yummy: Mc Donald's Fillet O Fish copycat

Here's the recipe. Really simple and easy to prepared.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Sweet relish
2 teaspoons Minced onion
pinch Salt
2 Plain hamburger buns
2 Mrs. Paul’s breaded-Fish portions (square)
2 slices American cheese

And let's start:
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, relish, minced onion, and salt and set aside. This is your tartar sauce.

Lightly grill the faces of the buns.

Cook the breaded fish according to the package instructions. You can bake the fish for a healthy alternative, but your sandwich will taste more like the original if you fry it in oil.

Spread some tartar sauce evenly on each of the top buns.

Place a slice of cheese on each of the bottom buns.

Place the cooked fish on top of the cheese slice on each sandwich, and top off the sandwiches with the top buns.

Recipe Makes two sandwiches.

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Say no to compact fluorescent lights

2010-11-15T08:04:00.002+08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regards,

Shivani Arjuna

www.LifeEnergies.com

MSG: Good taste bad health?

2010-10-19T20:23:00.004+08:00

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

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

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

*Headache

*Flushing

*Sweating

*Facial pressure or tightness

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

*Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations)

*Chest pain

*Nausea

*Weakness

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

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The Natural Cure to All Diseaseas

2010-10-12T13:05:00.002+08:00

The secret to healing virtually all diseases

As scientists tease out the surprising secrets to aging well, they’re also discounting certain factors once thought important:

Your parents’ ages: How could you count on repeating long-lived ancestors if you yourself smoke, have high cholesterol, and lead a couch-potato life — all factors associated with shortening one’s lifespan. Lifestyle factors can trump genetics.
Enduring fewer stressful life events: It’s how one deals with major stressful events, not just the presence or absence of them, that seems to be the bigger X factor.
Nationality and geography: The Japanese and French seem to have more better lifestyle and diet than with the virtue of being born in a certain place. Anyway you can adapt their diet and cultures, snack less, exercise more, and reduce stress.
Social and economic status: A landmark Harvard study of 10 years ago pegged more education as a more reliable predictor of longevity than higher income or higher social rank.
Herbs and supplements: Certain vitamins seem to shore up aspects of health.

What if you lived in a world where cancer -- or any other disease -- was no longer a threat to you? What if you never had to experience the horror of receiving a doctor's chilling diagnosis of a terrible disease -- or watch helplessly as someone you care about suffers from cancer or some other life-threatening disease -- with you not being able to do anything about it?

a remarkable, scientifically proven natural therapy that creates an environment within the body where disease cannot thrive. This therapy does not cure disease but enables the body to cure itself of disease.
over 6,100 articles in European scientific literature have attested to the effectiveness of this simple therap
in not only killing diseased cells but also simultaneously revitalizing and rejuvenating healthy cells, thereby creating vibrant energy and well-being.
safe, inexpensive and powerful healing modality has been administered by an estimated 15,000 European doctors, naturopaths and homeopaths to more than 10 million patients in the past 70 years to successfully treat practically every known disease.

What would you be willing to give to ensure that you and your loved ones would never need to suffer -- or die -- from so-called "incurable" diseases that are actually curable?

Imagine never having to worry about getting the flu again -- or suffering from migraine headaches, gum disease, sinusitis, anemia, lupus, bronchitis -- and any other disease, for that matter.

And what if you had a one-minute cure that could get rid of diseases in the event that you actually acquired one?

It's sound interesting --- and, skeptical too, to me at once, and many of you outside there. But if you can suspend your disbelief for a moment -- you're about to learn the most amazing health secret anyone could ever possess. Your life -- or the life of your loved one -- could very well depend on this information.

In the next 5 minutes as you read this article in its entirety, you will discover ...

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Two-time Nobel Prize-winning doctor, Otto Warburg, shocked the world when he revealed that most disease is caused by insufficient levels of oxygen in the body. In fact, his studies showed that if you deprive a cell 35% of its required levels of oxygen for 48 hours, the cell is likely to become cancerous.

That's why cancer is so widespread in our modern society -- because most people suffer from oxygen deprivation. What most people don't know is that lack of oxygen is not only the underlying cause of cancer but is also the cause of most diseases -- from AIDS to yeast infections.

Curing cancer and other diseases is just a matter of getting rid of the cause of the disease. It's as simple as that!

What does current medical research said that causes of disease?

viruses, microbes, germs or harmful bacteria are the cause of cancer and other diseases.
toxins in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the substances we consume.
our genes or stress that causes us to acquire disease.

While all of these factors do characterize most diseases, or might be precursors or by-products of disease, they do not CAUSE disease. Rather, they bring about a condition in the body (oxygen deficiency) that, in turn, causes disease.

Clearly, the primary physical cause of all diseases is linked in one way or another to oxygen deficiency -- and when the human body is supplied with abundant amounts of oxygen, all cancer cells, viruses, harmful bacteria, toxins, pathogens and disease microorganisms are killed because they cannot survive in a high-oxygen environment.

Most humans are NOT able to get proper amounts of oxygen in their cells and tissues -- due partly to poor air quality, poor breathing habits and oxygen-depleting activities. More importantly, the human body is NOT always able to deliver oxygen to the cells and tissues.

In order for oxygen to eradicate disease, it must be delivered not just to the lungs -- and not just to the bloodstream -- but to the cells and tissues of the body. That's why other oxygen-based therapies -- such as oxygenated water, oxygen-rich foods or supplements, or treatments that release oxygen into the bloodstream -- are not always effective in treating disease. While they may supply the body with oxygen, they don't always have an efficient mechanism for breaking the oxygen free from the hemoglobin molecule, which means the oxygen is not delivered to the cells and tissues. Such oxygen-based therapies, therefore, are seldom effective in preventing and curing disease.

The simple therapy you're about to learn, which thousands of people all over the world are calling "the world's greatest healing miracle of all time," is the only one that uses a natural oxygenating substance which stimulates the movement of oxygen atoms from bloodstream to the cells to a dramatically greater degree that is usually reached by other means.

It does this by increasing oxygen and hemoglobin dissociation, thereby maximizing the delivery of oxygen from the blood to the cells, according to a prominent doctor best known for treating AIDS patients with a holistic protocol which includes oxygen therapy (The One-Minute Cure).

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Helps You Quit Smoking

2010-08-23T03:14:00.002+08:00

There is wide spread awareness about the dangers of smoking all over the world, but many people find it hard to quit tobacco smoking. In the last few years, many innovative cessation products such as nicotine patches and gum have come up in the market to help people get rid of tobacco habit.

Electronic cigarettes are the latest product, the most innovative gift to those determined to quit tobacco smoking. Also known as electric cigarettes and e-cigarettes electronic cigarettes look and feel exactly like real tobacco cigarettes. Users of electronic cigarettes inhale nicotine vapor that resembles smoke but contains no carcinogens which are present in tobacco smoke and are hazardous for smoker as well as those around. They simply emit artificial smoke.

How it works?
An electronic cigarette is made of a nicotine cartridge filled with nicotine liquid. A tiny battery powered atomizer converts a small quantity of nicotine liquid into vapor. Inhaled nicotine vapor provides nicotine hit to the user within seconds. As the user inhales vapor, a small LED light bulb at the cigarette's tip glows orange stimulating a real cigarette.

The nicotine cartridges are available in full, half and minimal strengths. Different strengths are designed for people who decide to quit smoking. After getting used to electronic cigarette smoking, they can gradually reduce nicotine strength from full to minimal until they quit.

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Electronic cigarettes are superior to nicotine gum or patches as they provide nicotine hit much quicker and give the satisfaction of inhaling smoke from a cigarette like device.

Electronic cigarettes are also more economical in cost than tobacco cigarettes. Except for the initial cost of electronic cigarette kit, a set of 5 nicotine cartridges will provide you the taste of 500 cigarettes.

Electronic cigarettes are going to be the next thing replacing real cigarettes everywhere.

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CUBANS HAVE BENEFITTED FROM STEM CELL TREATEMENT

2010-08-19T19:27:00.000+08:00

HAVANA, Aug 17 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) - Nearly 1,478 Cubans have benefitted since 2004 to May this year from stem cell treatment which improve their living standard, Granma newspaper reported.

Seventy four percent of them are people with severe ischemia in the lower limbs and vascular diseases (angiology) and were incapable of responding to conventional therapy.

According to Dr. Porfirio Hernandez, coordinator of the National Group for Regenerative Medicine at the Ministry of Public Health, Havana City is the province with more advanced cases.

Dr. Hernandez who is also assistant director of research at the Institute of Hematology and Immunology here termed favourable the results in angiology in preventing many patients to suffer from major amputations, the daily reported.

The use of the so-called regenerative cell therapy in orthopedics and traumatology with 301 assisted patients has also increased progressively in the country, Hernandez said. -- NNN-PRENSA LATINA

2010-06-10T08:56:00.002+08:00

The 'fever' is back!
The greatest show comes once every four years. With the FIFA 2010 world cup just around the corner, the stage is now set for the galaxy of stars to showcase their skills.

Which team will win the coveted trophy? Shall Italy win the tournement once again to claim their 5th time after FIFA world cup 2006? The ball is round... Every team is striving for the victory.

A medical study that has reported in the New England Journal of Medicine in early 2008 may or may not surpricing you! Viewing a stressfull sport like football match more than doubles the risk of getting a heart attack.

According to the report, patients in the greater Munich are who suffered accute cardiac events such as myocardial in-farction (heart attack), unstable angina and serious cardiac arrhythmias (heart rhythm problem) were prospectively studied during the FIFA World Cup 2006 which held in Germany.

On days the match involving German team, the incidence of cardiac emergencies was 2.66 higher then times outside of the World Cup, with men at 2.36 times and women at 1.82 times. The highest average incidence was observed during first 2 hours after beginning of each match.

Now you may ask, does it matter if your team win or loose?

A British study found that heat attact incidence increase after the English team lost in the penalty shoot-out. Irronically, the Germany study also documented the same matter when their national team won the match with penalty shoot-out! Winning or loosing the game is isn't a matter to get the risk.

Football fans all over the world shall not to miss their favourite team. You may unable to stop yourself to watch the match. Well, if you know you're have CHD (coronary heart disease) risk, better to consider of these important points:

never miss your medication at any time, especially during these season
if your heart condition are not stable, best for you to stay away from match exite you most or consult your doctor about adjusting your medication
try not to watch the match alone
stop smooking and never drink in excess

However, if you're not clear with your heart status, best to see your doctor now especially if you're over 40 and a smooker or drinker. It's better to make it now since you still have time to do so rather then late.

Magic Eraser Removes Brain Tumor

2010-06-10T08:36:00.002+08:00

A US doctor has successfully removed a terminal brain tumour from a little boy's brain stem by using a "magic eraser".

According to Xinhua, Saint John's Health Centre in Santa Monica near Los Angeles revealed that doctor Amin Kassam used the device, called a Nico Myriad, to remove the tumour from a Belgian boy's brain system, reports the Star Online.

The hospital revealed that the boy, identified only as Tristan, was facing certain death from a chordoma, a rare, malignant brain tumour, which had wrapped around the 4-year-old's brain stem, making it impossible to use normal surgical techniques.

Kassam went to Belgium with the new device, which is described as an automated device that can cut the tumour up into microscopic strands without producing heat.

The Myriad device was introduced to the United States about a year ago, and Kassam is one of the few neurosurgeons trained to use it. The device has a bendable cutting tip that allows surgeons to access hard-to-reach tumour sites, and the child's tumour removal was performed through the child's nostril, taking a team of surgeons 13 hours.

The "magic eraser" provides precise tissue shaving on or near critical body parts, like blood vessels and nerves, and also vacuums tumour tissue into a collection chamber for laboratory evaluation, the hospital said.

Although chordomas are slow growing, they can cause pain, paralysis, problems with vision, swallowing and death. (ANI)
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Cell Phone Radiation: Safe or not ?

2009-12-13T09:39:00.005+08:00

Four billion people around the globe own cell phones. As the market for new devices has grown, so have concerns about the safety of cell phone radiation.

Recent studies find significantly higher risks for brain and salivary gland tumors among people using cell phones for 10 years or longer. The state of the science is provocative and troubling, and much more research is essential.

We are still using our cell phones, but we also believe that until scientists know much more about cell phone radiation, it’s smart for consumers to buy phones with the lowest emissions.

The U.S. government ought to require cell phone companies to label their products’ radiation output so that consumers can do the numbers at the point of sale.

EWG has created this user-friendly interactive online guide to cell phone emissions, covering over 1,000 phones currently on the market. You should check out there before buying any.

Source: Environmental Working Group

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Men' Life: No More Viagra Please...

2009-11-10T11:19:00.003+08:00

Men's health are most common topic to be discussed when we talk about safety and healthy issue in general. Your sexual life almost reflect your family living happiness. As a man, I believe we're in disaster when your sexual function not being well.

Latest researchers were able to restore sexual function to rabbits with damaged penises by growing new penile tissue in the lab and implanting it, a new study reports.
Though a human application is a ways off, researchers say the technique could one day be used to treat severe erectile dysfunction in men.

"We were able to show the tissue was able to integrate and function in the long term, which means we can start planning clinical applications [in humans]," said Dr. Anthony Atala, director of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and senior author of the study. "Our hope is to be able to treat patients with many conditions, including congenital abnormalities of the penis, traumatic injuries, penile cancer and severe cases of erectile dysfunction that don't benefit from drug treatments."The study is published in the Nov. 9 online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The penis is a complex organ, with nerve, muscle and vascular cells all needing to work together to achieve and maintain an erection. During an erection, smooth muscle tissue relaxes, allowing blood to flow into the penis. Endothelial cells, which line blood vessels, trigger the process by releasing nitric oxide.

In the study, the researchers extracted smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells from the animals' penises. The cells were then separated and grown in the laboratory on rod-shaped collagen scaffolds for support. The scaffold was placed in an incubator and nourished by fluids to mimic conditions inside the body, Atala said. After the cells had matured, the scaffolding and the newly formed penile spongy tissue, called corpora cavernosa, was surgically implanted into the rabbits' penises. About a month later, the tissue began to reconstitute itself, forming new blood vessel structures necessary for proper functioning, while nerves from the existing penile tissue integrated into the new tissue. In time, Atala said, the collagen structure was reabsorbed, and the cells built their own collagen structure.

In the treated rabbits, tests showed that pressure inside the penis, a key component of an erection, was normal. Other tests showed that blood flow, response to nitric oxide, drainage of the blood after the erection and presence of sperm in the female vagina were also normal. The tissue engineering worked so well that four of 12 females were impregnated by the repaired rabbits, according to the study.

Dr. Andrew McCullough, director of male sexual health, fertility and microsurgery at NYU Langone Medical Center, said the results are promising.
"It has a long way to go, but the researchers have basically shown they can take cells from an organ, culture them, put them back in and have them be functional," McCullough said. "This is especially impressive because the penis is an organ that's a very sensitive hydraulic pump, so to speak. During an erection, blood has to flow into the organ. The organ then has to expand and then shut down the drainage so the blood doesn't flow back out. And all of these things are very interrelated."

Better treatments for erectile dysfunction are badly needed, McCullough added. About 35 percent of men don't respond to impotence drugs, including Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. As men age, diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension -- all conditions that can affect male sexual function -- can worsen, making the drugs less effective.

In previous research, the Wake Forest researchers engineered human bladders in the lab. In clinical trials, about 30 children and adults with congenital bladder abnormalities or bladder injuries who were treated with the engineered tissue showed normal or improved bladder function for nearly 10 years, Atala said. Other researchers have shown some success in clinical trials with transplanting windpipe tissue.

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New Safer Inflatable Seat Belts

2009-11-08T13:24:00.002+08:00

Ford recently has announced the industry’s first inflatable seat belts for back-seat passengers. The technology is designed to provide five times the protection of a conventional belt especially kids and seniors who are more vulnerable to serious injury during a crash.

The belt looks, feels and functions just like the ones we're use now. The system deploys when the front or side curtain airbags are activated. It will takes about 40 milliseconds to inflate and is good for one use.

The new system are planned to be appear as an option when the next-gen 2011 Explorer begins production next year.