Friday, November 30, 2007
WSJ: Health policy caps mean catastrophic coverage may not be there when needed
Yesterday's WSJ ran a story that highlights the plight of the insured middle-class in this country: It's possible to max out a health policy with a $1.5 million cap in the metaphorical blink of an eye. The story is here (though it may require a paid subscription to read it).
Breastfeeding and childhood asthma
Here's some interesting information breastfeeding and the prevention of asthma and wheezing in children:
BMC Pediatrics 2007, 7:39doi:10.1186/1471-2431-7-39
Published: 28 November 2007
Abstract (provisional)
Background
The question of the protective effect of breastfeeding on development of asthma has raised substantial interest, but the scientific evidence of the optimal duration of breastfeeding is controversial.
Methods
The authors elaborated the optimal duration of breastfeeding with respect to the risk of asthma primarily, and secondarily to the risk of persistent wheezing, cough and phlegm in school age in a population-based cohort study with the baseline in 1991 and follow-up in 1997. The study population comprised 1984 children aged 7 to 14 years at the end of the follow-up (follow-up rate 77). Information on breastfeeding was based on the baseline survey and information on the health outcomes at the follow-up.
Results
There was a U-shaped relation between breastfeeding and the outcomes with the lowest risk with breastfeeding from four to nine months for asthma and seven to nine months for persistent wheezing, cough and phlegm.
Conclusions
Our results suggest a U shape relation between duration of breastfeeding and risk of asthma with an optimal duration of 4 to 6 months. A true concave relation would explain the inconsistent results from the previous studies.
You can check out the full article here.
BMC Pediatrics 2007, 7:39doi:10.1186/1471-2431-7-39
Published: 28 November 2007
Abstract (provisional)
Background
The question of the protective effect of breastfeeding on development of asthma has raised substantial interest, but the scientific evidence of the optimal duration of breastfeeding is controversial.
Methods
The authors elaborated the optimal duration of breastfeeding with respect to the risk of asthma primarily, and secondarily to the risk of persistent wheezing, cough and phlegm in school age in a population-based cohort study with the baseline in 1991 and follow-up in 1997. The study population comprised 1984 children aged 7 to 14 years at the end of the follow-up (follow-up rate 77). Information on breastfeeding was based on the baseline survey and information on the health outcomes at the follow-up.
Results
There was a U-shaped relation between breastfeeding and the outcomes with the lowest risk with breastfeeding from four to nine months for asthma and seven to nine months for persistent wheezing, cough and phlegm.
Conclusions
Our results suggest a U shape relation between duration of breastfeeding and risk of asthma with an optimal duration of 4 to 6 months. A true concave relation would explain the inconsistent results from the previous studies.
You can check out the full article here.
Credit Card Scams
not strictly within the remit of this blog, but thought I should publicise this email I got from a friend:
This one is pretty slick since they provide Y O U with all the
information, except the one piece they want.
Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it.
This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself.
One of our employees was called on Wednesday from "VISA", and I was called on Thursday from "MasterCard".
The scam works like this: Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank) did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London ?" When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from £297 to £497, just under the £500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?" You say "yes". The caller continues - "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security.
You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again?"
Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works the caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card." He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers." There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers
that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your
card. Do you have any other questions?" After you say, "No," the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up.
You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number. But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of £497.99 was charged to our card.
Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or MasterCard directly for verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit. However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening .
Please pass this on to all your family and friends. By informing each other, we protect each other.
This one is pretty slick since they provide Y O U with all the
information, except the one piece they want.
Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it.
This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself.
One of our employees was called on Wednesday from "VISA", and I was called on Thursday from "MasterCard".
The scam works like this: Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank) did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London ?" When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from £297 to £497, just under the £500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?" You say "yes". The caller continues - "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security.
You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again?"
Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works the caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card." He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers." There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers
that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your
card. Do you have any other questions?" After you say, "No," the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up.
You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number. But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of £497.99 was charged to our card.
Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or MasterCard directly for verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit. However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening .
Please pass this on to all your family and friends. By informing each other, we protect each other.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Eliminate Pimples Fast
Everyday I get asked "How Can I get Rid Of My Pimples Fast?". This question is asked hundreds of times a day by people who suffer from acne or a person who has the odd pimple. I'm going to be honest here, there is no definite method that will eliminate pimples fast. There are millions of ways to get rid of pimples, some may work for you, some won't. That's the way it goes. Everybody has different skin, so certain acne treatments can't work for everyone.
So stop wasting your money right now, stop buying those products that promise you amazing results in just a short period of time. They may have worked for some people, they may work for you, but what's the point in spending money on a product that may or may not work. What you need is a cheap alternative to over-the-counter products that will give you the results you desire.
Eliminate Pimples Fast by using Natural Home-Made Remedies!
There are many ways to get rid of pimples using natural home-made remedies, I shall be listing the ones I've used and had great success from, and the most popular ones. First of I highly recommend using lemons to ge trid of pimples, and there are many ways in which you can do that. You need to extract the juice from the lemon, and apply to a cotton pad, you then wash your face or where ever the pimple is with the cotton pad which has lemon juice on. You then leave the solution on for 30 minutes then wash off with warm water. You can also mix lemon juice with rose water, mix enough to cover your pimples. Wash your pimple areas with the solution, leave on for 20 minutes then wash off.
Those are the most effective home-made remedies, if you stick a plan, and wash with the solutions everyday, you will eliminate those pimples fast!
Thomas Lee Dean had a severe case of case, you can learn the ways he managed to cure acne
StopTheAcne.com provides a very useful E-Course and gives you a step-by-step guide on how to achieve an acne free face!
So stop wasting your money right now, stop buying those products that promise you amazing results in just a short period of time. They may have worked for some people, they may work for you, but what's the point in spending money on a product that may or may not work. What you need is a cheap alternative to over-the-counter products that will give you the results you desire.
Eliminate Pimples Fast by using Natural Home-Made Remedies!
There are many ways to get rid of pimples using natural home-made remedies, I shall be listing the ones I've used and had great success from, and the most popular ones. First of I highly recommend using lemons to ge trid of pimples, and there are many ways in which you can do that. You need to extract the juice from the lemon, and apply to a cotton pad, you then wash your face or where ever the pimple is with the cotton pad which has lemon juice on. You then leave the solution on for 30 minutes then wash off with warm water. You can also mix lemon juice with rose water, mix enough to cover your pimples. Wash your pimple areas with the solution, leave on for 20 minutes then wash off.
Those are the most effective home-made remedies, if you stick a plan, and wash with the solutions everyday, you will eliminate those pimples fast!
Thomas Lee Dean had a severe case of case, you can learn the ways he managed to cure acne
StopTheAcne.com provides a very useful E-Course and gives you a step-by-step guide on how to achieve an acne free face!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Animal Acupuncture
Here's some interesting info on animal acupuncture:
Acupuncture in Animals—How Is it Different from Human Use?
The principles underlying the use of acupuncture to treat pain and other medical ailments in humans are essentially the same in animals, but the practice of veterinary acupuncture is quite different and less well-defined due to the physiological differences among animal species and the changing views on how acupuncture works, according to a report in a recent issue (Volume 13, Number 5) of Alternative and Complementary Therapies, a publication of Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
The paper is available free online
Narda Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, Shipley Professor in Complementary and Alternative Medicine at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, describes the application of acupuncture techniques in various animal species in the paper entitled, “Veterinary Acupuncture: An Ancient Tradition for Modern Times.”
Several safe and effective methods of acupuncture stimulation in animals exist to treat conditions such as back pain, non-surgical lameness and colic in horses, reproductive problems in cows, neurologic injury and arthritis in dogs, and sinusitis in snakes. These techniques include dry needling, in which a thin sterile needle is inserted at an acupuncture point.
Moxibustion involves the heating of acupuncture points using a smoldering herb wrapped in wax paper. In electroacupuncture, the needle is attached to an electrical lead to enable the delivery of an electrical stimulus to the acupuncture point.
With regard to the technique known as “gold bead implantation,” which is sometimes used to treat hip dysplasia in dogs, Robinson says that “gold bead implantation is an ineffective and possibly harmful technique that warrants serious re-evaluation.”
Robinson also presents some of the challenges associated with transposing acupuncture points used in humans to animal species. Identifying appropriate placement points along the back is complicated by the varying numbers of vertebrae both between and within animal species. Humans have 12 thoracic vertebrae, whereas horses have 18, for example.
In those animal species with tails, the tail contains nerve and vascular structures that may be appropriate stimulation sites for treating disorders such as back pain or fecal incontinence. Similarly, the hand, which contains one of the strongest acupuncture points in the human body—the point Hegu or LI4, does not have a transposable counterpart in animal physiology that would allow veterinarians to translate acupuncture points used in humans directly to animal species.
Alternative and Complementary Therapies provides the latest information on evaluating alternative therapies and integrating them into everyday clinical practice. Topics include integrative medicine; botanical medicine; acupuncture and Chinese medicine; vitamins and supplements; nutrition and diet; holistic medicine; mind-body medicine; ayurveda, traditional medicine, homeopathy and naturopathy; yoga and bodywork; and massage therapies.
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is a privately held, fully integrated media company known for establishing authoritative peer-reviewed journals in many promising areas of science and biomedical research, including Medical Acupuncture, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, and Journal of Women’s Health. Its biotechnology trade magazine, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN), was the first in its field and is today the industry’s most widely read publication worldwide. A complete list of the firm’s 60 journals, books, and newsmagazines is available at www.liebertpub.com
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.140 Huguenot St., New Rochelle, NY 10801www.liebertpub.com Phone (914) 740-2100(800) M-LIEBERTFax (914) 740-2101
Acupuncture in Animals—How Is it Different from Human Use?
The principles underlying the use of acupuncture to treat pain and other medical ailments in humans are essentially the same in animals, but the practice of veterinary acupuncture is quite different and less well-defined due to the physiological differences among animal species and the changing views on how acupuncture works, according to a report in a recent issue (Volume 13, Number 5) of Alternative and Complementary Therapies, a publication of Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
The paper is available free online
Narda Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, Shipley Professor in Complementary and Alternative Medicine at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, describes the application of acupuncture techniques in various animal species in the paper entitled, “Veterinary Acupuncture: An Ancient Tradition for Modern Times.”
Several safe and effective methods of acupuncture stimulation in animals exist to treat conditions such as back pain, non-surgical lameness and colic in horses, reproductive problems in cows, neurologic injury and arthritis in dogs, and sinusitis in snakes. These techniques include dry needling, in which a thin sterile needle is inserted at an acupuncture point.
Moxibustion involves the heating of acupuncture points using a smoldering herb wrapped in wax paper. In electroacupuncture, the needle is attached to an electrical lead to enable the delivery of an electrical stimulus to the acupuncture point.
With regard to the technique known as “gold bead implantation,” which is sometimes used to treat hip dysplasia in dogs, Robinson says that “gold bead implantation is an ineffective and possibly harmful technique that warrants serious re-evaluation.”
Robinson also presents some of the challenges associated with transposing acupuncture points used in humans to animal species. Identifying appropriate placement points along the back is complicated by the varying numbers of vertebrae both between and within animal species. Humans have 12 thoracic vertebrae, whereas horses have 18, for example.
In those animal species with tails, the tail contains nerve and vascular structures that may be appropriate stimulation sites for treating disorders such as back pain or fecal incontinence. Similarly, the hand, which contains one of the strongest acupuncture points in the human body—the point Hegu or LI4, does not have a transposable counterpart in animal physiology that would allow veterinarians to translate acupuncture points used in humans directly to animal species.
Alternative and Complementary Therapies provides the latest information on evaluating alternative therapies and integrating them into everyday clinical practice. Topics include integrative medicine; botanical medicine; acupuncture and Chinese medicine; vitamins and supplements; nutrition and diet; holistic medicine; mind-body medicine; ayurveda, traditional medicine, homeopathy and naturopathy; yoga and bodywork; and massage therapies.
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is a privately held, fully integrated media company known for establishing authoritative peer-reviewed journals in many promising areas of science and biomedical research, including Medical Acupuncture, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, and Journal of Women’s Health. Its biotechnology trade magazine, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN), was the first in its field and is today the industry’s most widely read publication worldwide. A complete list of the firm’s 60 journals, books, and newsmagazines is available at www.liebertpub.com
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.140 Huguenot St., New Rochelle, NY 10801www.liebertpub.com Phone (914) 740-2100(800) M-LIEBERTFax (914) 740-2101
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Physician Leadership – A Necessity for the Future
Many people throughout my career have asked me if all health care leaders should eventually be physicians who have moved into administrative roles. My answer to this question has always been, and will likely continue to be, “No.” That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t believe an increasing number of health care leaders should be physicians or other clinicians. The key, however, is not in their
Physician Leadership – A Necessity for the Future
Many people throughout my career have asked me if all health care leaders should eventually be physicians who have moved into administrative roles. My answer to this question has always been, and will likely continue to be, “No.” That doesn’t mean, however, that I don’t believe an increasing number of health care leaders should be physicians or other clinicians. The key, however, is not in their
Acne Scar Treatments
Acne or pimples affects almost everybody. Though most pimples heal without leaving any scar, some severe forms of acne, leave scars some of which stay for ever. Although not life threatening, acne can cause depression and low your self-confidence.. There are many scar treatments, so I gathered here for you the best ones.
Dermabrasion is one of the most know scar removal treatments. It removes the damaged skin and allows fresh pink skin to grow. The procedure usually takes less than an hour.
Laser surfacing is another acne scar treatment in which the top layer of skin is burned off by using a layer. This type of acne scar removal treatment is relatively new and there have not been many studies done yet.
Chemical peeling is one of the quickest acne scars treatments. It's done by applying acid to the skin in order to remove the top layer so that a smoother layer can surface. Some redness and swelling is common following treatment. It usually takes about 15 minutes.
Subcision is another famous acne scar treatment. It's done by detaching the scar from deeper tissue, which allows a pool of blood to form under the scar. Then it just levels the scar with the surface. Usually 1-3 treatments are necessary.
Punch replacement is one of the most economic acne scar treatment procedures. It's also one of the best for deep scars. The procedure consists of removal of the pitted scar with a hair-transplant type punch which is then replaced with a skin graft, usually from behind the ear. They may take some weeks in order to heal.
These are some of the most known acne scar treatments. You can learn more about each of them just by visiting a dermatologist. If you are serious about scar removal click below:
Cure Your Acne Quickly And Easily: http://top-acne-treatment.net
Dermabrasion is one of the most know scar removal treatments. It removes the damaged skin and allows fresh pink skin to grow. The procedure usually takes less than an hour.
Laser surfacing is another acne scar treatment in which the top layer of skin is burned off by using a layer. This type of acne scar removal treatment is relatively new and there have not been many studies done yet.
Chemical peeling is one of the quickest acne scars treatments. It's done by applying acid to the skin in order to remove the top layer so that a smoother layer can surface. Some redness and swelling is common following treatment. It usually takes about 15 minutes.
Subcision is another famous acne scar treatment. It's done by detaching the scar from deeper tissue, which allows a pool of blood to form under the scar. Then it just levels the scar with the surface. Usually 1-3 treatments are necessary.
Punch replacement is one of the most economic acne scar treatment procedures. It's also one of the best for deep scars. The procedure consists of removal of the pitted scar with a hair-transplant type punch which is then replaced with a skin graft, usually from behind the ear. They may take some weeks in order to heal.
These are some of the most known acne scar treatments. You can learn more about each of them just by visiting a dermatologist. If you are serious about scar removal click below:
Cure Your Acne Quickly And Easily: http://top-acne-treatment.net
When hospice patients don't die quickly enough, Medicare comes knocking
Some years ago, the Medicare program proposed to recoup hospice payments if a patient didn't die within 6 months, which was the probable life-expectancy that a physician had to certify for a patient to receive the Medicare hospice benefit. As I recall, that proposal was met with howls of protest and dropped.What Medicare couldn't do directly, however, it is now doing indirectly, as described in
Calm Babies
last night I was watching Dragons Den on TV and a would-be entrepreneur was showing her baby clothes range worn by mothers and carers to stimulate and interact with the baby.
We seem to have moved a long way from the idea of putting the baby out in the garden in the pram and leaving it alone for a long time to a beleif that constant stimualtion is needed for young children to develop.
Toys are getting bigger, brighter and noisier but is this what babies need all the time. I beleive strongly that babies need some down time (just like the rest of us) just to be quiet and to be. This is crucial to their development too. Our modern world is full of stimultion - let's moderate its impact on the very young.
Coincidentally yesterday I was adding all the combination Indigo essences to our online Health shop. They can safely be used with young babies as well as older children to help them be happier, calmer and more at peace with themselves and their world. isn't that what we ant for them and for ourselves?
We seem to have moved a long way from the idea of putting the baby out in the garden in the pram and leaving it alone for a long time to a beleif that constant stimualtion is needed for young children to develop.
Toys are getting bigger, brighter and noisier but is this what babies need all the time. I beleive strongly that babies need some down time (just like the rest of us) just to be quiet and to be. This is crucial to their development too. Our modern world is full of stimultion - let's moderate its impact on the very young.
Coincidentally yesterday I was adding all the combination Indigo essences to our online Health shop. They can safely be used with young babies as well as older children to help them be happier, calmer and more at peace with themselves and their world. isn't that what we ant for them and for ourselves?
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Giving Thanks for the Natural Medicine of Humor
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. And the natural medicine of humor has provided the Kuhn family with another pleasant time.
If you're like me, Frank Capra doesn't direct your life. You don't have "storybook" family relationships; your family doesn't look like a made-for-television movie-of-the-week.
I don't mean that my family is awful. But my family is certainly not like the ones promoted by advertisers and holiday movie makers. Those types of families only exist in the media.
Those media-created families are fun to watch. They are an ideal and ideals are great goals. But you should never measure yourself against ideals.
(In fact, you should never measure yourself against anything. Life is, after all, NOT a competition!)
Luckily for us, the natural medicine of humor provides us with the antidote for measuring ourselves against unrealistic ideals. One of my Smile Strategies is to Tell the Truth. There's a lot of emotional freedom in being honest about how annoying Grandma is or how irritating Uncle Frank can be. Telling the Truth (to yourself) is a great way to get rid of stress!
But don't stop there! Humor's natural medicine has more in store; another of my Smile Strategies is Appreciate Everything. After telling the truth about Uncle Frank, make it your mission to find something about him to appreciate. You can say, "Uncle Frank really tries hard to please us and make us laugh; I appreciate his efforts and his intentions are good."
Appreciating the people around you might do nothing to change their behavior, but it will do wonders for your attitude. And you'll be amazed at how humor's natural medicine turns your attitude around and changes your experiences dramatically!
Try these two Smile Strategies throughout this holiday season. Since our holiday traditions are all idealized (to some degree), you'll find yourself smiling more and having more fun when you use the natural medicine of humor to free yourself from holiday stress!
Cliff Kuhn, M.D.
The Laugh Doctor
"It all Starts with a SMILE"
If you're interested in manifesting abundance this holiday season and beyond, read my son's facinating website.
If you're like me, Frank Capra doesn't direct your life. You don't have "storybook" family relationships; your family doesn't look like a made-for-television movie-of-the-week.
I don't mean that my family is awful. But my family is certainly not like the ones promoted by advertisers and holiday movie makers. Those types of families only exist in the media.
Those media-created families are fun to watch. They are an ideal and ideals are great goals. But you should never measure yourself against ideals.
(In fact, you should never measure yourself against anything. Life is, after all, NOT a competition!)
Luckily for us, the natural medicine of humor provides us with the antidote for measuring ourselves against unrealistic ideals. One of my Smile Strategies is to Tell the Truth. There's a lot of emotional freedom in being honest about how annoying Grandma is or how irritating Uncle Frank can be. Telling the Truth (to yourself) is a great way to get rid of stress!
But don't stop there! Humor's natural medicine has more in store; another of my Smile Strategies is Appreciate Everything. After telling the truth about Uncle Frank, make it your mission to find something about him to appreciate. You can say, "Uncle Frank really tries hard to please us and make us laugh; I appreciate his efforts and his intentions are good."
Appreciating the people around you might do nothing to change their behavior, but it will do wonders for your attitude. And you'll be amazed at how humor's natural medicine turns your attitude around and changes your experiences dramatically!
Try these two Smile Strategies throughout this holiday season. Since our holiday traditions are all idealized (to some degree), you'll find yourself smiling more and having more fun when you use the natural medicine of humor to free yourself from holiday stress!
Cliff Kuhn, M.D.
The Laugh Doctor
"It all Starts with a SMILE"
If you're interested in manifesting abundance this holiday season and beyond, read my son's facinating website.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Acne Treatment - 3 Home Remedies To Cure Acne Fast
Would you like to have acne free skin as quickly as possible? What would you do to have beautiful and smoother skin? If you want smoother and beautiful skin, then read this article.
I will show you how to get rid of acne quickly and naturally. Acne is a very burdensome problem. Many people feel embarrassed and have low self-confident as a result of it. Acne affects more than 80% of the population and is common among teens, but adults also have them.
I' am going to show you the best natural acne remedy you can use to be acne free fast, but before I do, I want to share 3 proven tips you can use today to see clearer skin:
1. Eat more carrot. Carrot has many beneficial properties that help make your skin look healthier. Carrot also lessens the amount of breakouts you have and the irritation you get. Ever since I began eating one carrot a day, my skin feels so much healthier and smoother - I get less itches.
2. Drink more water. Water is vital to your health and that include your skin. Water is the most important substance you can consume, but many people drink nothing but soda! Drink water when you feel hungry and when you feel thirsty. Water makes you feel full so you will likely to eat less junk food.
3. Avoid makeup. Stop putting on a lot of beauty products. Not only do many of them contain oil but those oil clogs up your pore and create lots more acne! If you are going to use makeup, then use water based and natural kinds.
Now that I have shared with you 3 tips you can use today to start seeing result... I will share with you what has worked best for thousands of people, including myself:
Getting Rid Of Your Acne Fast And Easily
Do you need to get rid of your acne really quick? Like in 3 days? Then here is the perfect solution for you:
Visit http://TopAcneRemedy.com to download a copy of 'Acne Free in 3 Days' if you need to get rid of your acne fast.
Imagine having skin that look soft and beautiful... so that people are actually looking at your beautiful skin instead of your acne.
I will show you how to get rid of acne quickly and naturally. Acne is a very burdensome problem. Many people feel embarrassed and have low self-confident as a result of it. Acne affects more than 80% of the population and is common among teens, but adults also have them.
I' am going to show you the best natural acne remedy you can use to be acne free fast, but before I do, I want to share 3 proven tips you can use today to see clearer skin:
1. Eat more carrot. Carrot has many beneficial properties that help make your skin look healthier. Carrot also lessens the amount of breakouts you have and the irritation you get. Ever since I began eating one carrot a day, my skin feels so much healthier and smoother - I get less itches.
2. Drink more water. Water is vital to your health and that include your skin. Water is the most important substance you can consume, but many people drink nothing but soda! Drink water when you feel hungry and when you feel thirsty. Water makes you feel full so you will likely to eat less junk food.
3. Avoid makeup. Stop putting on a lot of beauty products. Not only do many of them contain oil but those oil clogs up your pore and create lots more acne! If you are going to use makeup, then use water based and natural kinds.
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Thursday, November 22, 2007
How to Get Rid of Acne - Effective Methods on How to Get Rid of Acne
Do you want to know how to get rid of acne well I suppose you do as many people with bad acne do as well? If you notice or go to the supermarket you will realize that most of the products about how to get rid of acne don't work.
Don't get me wrong they do have a slight effect but most of them either don't remove it totally or it does not work or even worse leave a bad smell on your face.
Unfortunately I read on a program a documentary on TV that most of the acne problems actually don't work because they actually only get rid of bacteria only. I think this is bit rubbish if you ask me.
And the worst thing about that is that most of them don't even kill a bacterium which again is more rubbish.
Let me first give a heads up of the three main causes of bacteria that clog up the pores to cause acne and how they don't get rid of acne.
Dirt:
1. This one is easily cleaned up with most of the products available.
Toxins:
2. This one is the second hardest to get rid of it is mainly caused by Mycotoxins These are basically toxins that are released through the skin because the liver cannot deal with them.
Excess oil:
3. This problem is mainly seen through children at puberty when hormones are going wild because the liver can't deal with them. They stay in the body longer which causes the oil glands to into overdrive.
How to get Rid of Acne There are many tips that people give to get rid of acne and here are some based on your situation and skin tone had been found to be the most effective.
1. If you have been using a certain soap for quite a while and you still have acne one of the things you can do is try a new soap. Some of the soaps on the market today contain harsh chemicals in them and they can irritate your acne and skin and make the acne appear worse than it is because it inflames and reddens the skin.
2. Drink a lot of water during the day. When you drink a lot of water this flushes the toxins out of your system and can help with the symptoms of acne.
3. Try not to over wash her skin as this will cause your body to produce more oil to keep your skin from drying out. Over washing the skin can actually do the opposite of the desired effect you are hoping to gain from washing your face.
4. If you take birth control pills consult your physician and let them know about your acne situation they may be able to prescribe a different type of birth control or some cases birth control can actually improve your acne.
5. Being overly stressed can irritate acne and pimples, if you are feeling overly stressed take time to go out and exercise or take a walk to clear your mind. The number one way to relieve stress is to exercise in the fresh air will do you good.
To Learn more ways on how to get rid of acne click on the link below.
How to Get Rid of Acne
Don't get me wrong they do have a slight effect but most of them either don't remove it totally or it does not work or even worse leave a bad smell on your face.
Unfortunately I read on a program a documentary on TV that most of the acne problems actually don't work because they actually only get rid of bacteria only. I think this is bit rubbish if you ask me.
And the worst thing about that is that most of them don't even kill a bacterium which again is more rubbish.
Let me first give a heads up of the three main causes of bacteria that clog up the pores to cause acne and how they don't get rid of acne.
Dirt:
1. This one is easily cleaned up with most of the products available.
Toxins:
2. This one is the second hardest to get rid of it is mainly caused by Mycotoxins These are basically toxins that are released through the skin because the liver cannot deal with them.
Excess oil:
3. This problem is mainly seen through children at puberty when hormones are going wild because the liver can't deal with them. They stay in the body longer which causes the oil glands to into overdrive.
How to get Rid of Acne There are many tips that people give to get rid of acne and here are some based on your situation and skin tone had been found to be the most effective.
1. If you have been using a certain soap for quite a while and you still have acne one of the things you can do is try a new soap. Some of the soaps on the market today contain harsh chemicals in them and they can irritate your acne and skin and make the acne appear worse than it is because it inflames and reddens the skin.
2. Drink a lot of water during the day. When you drink a lot of water this flushes the toxins out of your system and can help with the symptoms of acne.
3. Try not to over wash her skin as this will cause your body to produce more oil to keep your skin from drying out. Over washing the skin can actually do the opposite of the desired effect you are hoping to gain from washing your face.
4. If you take birth control pills consult your physician and let them know about your acne situation they may be able to prescribe a different type of birth control or some cases birth control can actually improve your acne.
5. Being overly stressed can irritate acne and pimples, if you are feeling overly stressed take time to go out and exercise or take a walk to clear your mind. The number one way to relieve stress is to exercise in the fresh air will do you good.
To Learn more ways on how to get rid of acne click on the link below.
How to Get Rid of Acne
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Use Sound For Good Health
I've just published an article on sound therapy by Lyz Cooper on our Health site. It's very well written and includes some self-help tips. Here's one:
"An easy way to begin working with sound is to start with your own voice. Unless there is a physiological or neurological imbalance, everyone has a voice. For a quick pick me try a quick boost of ‘sonic caffeine’ first thing in the morning. A few minutes of toning a high pitched ‘EEEE’ will stimulate the mental level and leave you feeling tingly and ready for a wonderful day. You can also use this method if you are studying for an examination or about to give a presentation."
How about "sonic hot chocolate"? Read the full article and learn more about sound therapy and more self-help tips too.
"An easy way to begin working with sound is to start with your own voice. Unless there is a physiological or neurological imbalance, everyone has a voice. For a quick pick me try a quick boost of ‘sonic caffeine’ first thing in the morning. A few minutes of toning a high pitched ‘EEEE’ will stimulate the mental level and leave you feeling tingly and ready for a wonderful day. You can also use this method if you are studying for an examination or about to give a presentation."
How about "sonic hot chocolate"? Read the full article and learn more about sound therapy and more self-help tips too.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Giving Thanks
As we approach Thanksgiving, I am sure we are all most thankful for our families and friends, the loved ones who support us each day as we continue on life’s journey. However, for those of us in health care, I am sure that a close second on the list would be our thanks for being called into health care and the ability to serve those in need. However, as in any profession, our work has its share
Giving Thanks
As we approach Thanksgiving, I am sure we are all most thankful for our families and friends, the loved ones who support us each day as we continue on life’s journey. However, for those of us in health care, I am sure that a close second on the list would be our thanks for being called into health care and the ability to serve those in need. However, as in any profession, our work has its share
Monday, November 19, 2007
Acne Free in 3 Days - Well, What is it?
There is a lot of hype about an acne cure program called Acne Free in 3 Days on the internet. But what is it? And does it work?
When I first started looking around online for a solution to my acne I found the acne free in 3 days website, and although skeptical that all my acne could be gone in only 3 days, I was curious and also desperate to clear my skin - so I bought the program...
...And was instantly disappointed. You see, the acne free program is basically just a 3 day apple fast. Nothing but apples to eat, and water to drink for 3 whole days!
The theory on why this is supposed to work is that it is a 'cleansing' process that removes toxins that cause acne from the body. This results in clear skin. That's the theory, but does it work?
So I tried the 3 day program when I had the time to dedicate to it. It wasn't easy and I was hungry for 3 whole days straight! But by the end of the 3 days my acne had cleared very well. Not perfect, but a good improvement. For a few days after the fast my skin cleared up even more. And for about a week afterwards I was essentially acne free.
But then the nightmare returned. After a about a week of enjoying normal clear skin, my acne came back. So I re-read the acne free in 3 days book, and found a small note towards the end that stated that the program should be done once or twice every month to remain acne free!
I was gutted. I couldn't possibly do that 3 day fast twice every month, for 2 reasons:
1. It's extremely tiring eating nothing but apples for 3 days. I had no energy and was essentially housebound for the whole 3 days. I simply didn't have the time or energy to do this twice every month.
2. I lost quite a bit of weight doing the fast just once. I feel that to do the fast twice a month could have led me to lose dangerous amounts of weight, although thats just me of course.
So I was back to square-one - acne plagued. And it wasn't until I started to research food that I found out a more practical and effective way to stay acne free. I found that by avoiding vegetable oil, a major cause of acne, my skin cleared up dramatically. If you do the same you too can see great results. For more information about how to clear your acne visit my website now.
Jack Venta has set up a free website for you that reviews the best acne cures available and reveals how he cured his acne 100% within 1 week. Check out his website at Acne Solved right now.
When I first started looking around online for a solution to my acne I found the acne free in 3 days website, and although skeptical that all my acne could be gone in only 3 days, I was curious and also desperate to clear my skin - so I bought the program...
...And was instantly disappointed. You see, the acne free program is basically just a 3 day apple fast. Nothing but apples to eat, and water to drink for 3 whole days!
The theory on why this is supposed to work is that it is a 'cleansing' process that removes toxins that cause acne from the body. This results in clear skin. That's the theory, but does it work?
So I tried the 3 day program when I had the time to dedicate to it. It wasn't easy and I was hungry for 3 whole days straight! But by the end of the 3 days my acne had cleared very well. Not perfect, but a good improvement. For a few days after the fast my skin cleared up even more. And for about a week afterwards I was essentially acne free.
But then the nightmare returned. After a about a week of enjoying normal clear skin, my acne came back. So I re-read the acne free in 3 days book, and found a small note towards the end that stated that the program should be done once or twice every month to remain acne free!
I was gutted. I couldn't possibly do that 3 day fast twice every month, for 2 reasons:
1. It's extremely tiring eating nothing but apples for 3 days. I had no energy and was essentially housebound for the whole 3 days. I simply didn't have the time or energy to do this twice every month.
2. I lost quite a bit of weight doing the fast just once. I feel that to do the fast twice a month could have led me to lose dangerous amounts of weight, although thats just me of course.
So I was back to square-one - acne plagued. And it wasn't until I started to research food that I found out a more practical and effective way to stay acne free. I found that by avoiding vegetable oil, a major cause of acne, my skin cleared up dramatically. If you do the same you too can see great results. For more information about how to clear your acne visit my website now.
Jack Venta has set up a free website for you that reviews the best acne cures available and reveals how he cured his acne 100% within 1 week. Check out his website at Acne Solved right now.
World Toilet Day
Today is World Toilet Day, WaterAid has marked the date with the launch of a report; 'The State of the World's Toilets'. While most people avoid the subject WaterAid are embracing the opportunity to get the world talking about toilets - the good, the bad and the ugly.
WaterAid's report covers every aspect of the humble yet vital toilet from silly facts like: women are more apt to be grabbers and wadders of toilet paper, whereas men are more likely to be folders, to the world's greatest toilet 'a sleek, tankless, one-piece toilet with integrated washlet seat'. There's also a brief history of the Great British toilet and a description of the worst toilet in the world!
"Toilets are a taboo subject, but we cannot and we must not ignore the global crisis in sanitation, diarrhoeal diseases are the second biggest killer of children in the world. Simply providing safe water, sanitation and hygiene education could save 5000 children's lives every day. Governments must act now to prioritise sanitation provision for the world's poorest people." Oliver Cumming, WaterAid Sanitation and Environment Policy Officer.
'The State of the World's Toilets' ranks the worst countries in the world for sanitation provision, with 40% of the world's population lacking somewhere safe to go to the toilet the list is long and made up of some of the poorest countries in the world.
Download the full The State of the World's Toilets report ( PDF 491Kb)
You can also buy a toilet to help someone who doesn't have access to good sanitation.
WaterAid's report covers every aspect of the humble yet vital toilet from silly facts like: women are more apt to be grabbers and wadders of toilet paper, whereas men are more likely to be folders, to the world's greatest toilet 'a sleek, tankless, one-piece toilet with integrated washlet seat'. There's also a brief history of the Great British toilet and a description of the worst toilet in the world!
"Toilets are a taboo subject, but we cannot and we must not ignore the global crisis in sanitation, diarrhoeal diseases are the second biggest killer of children in the world. Simply providing safe water, sanitation and hygiene education could save 5000 children's lives every day. Governments must act now to prioritise sanitation provision for the world's poorest people." Oliver Cumming, WaterAid Sanitation and Environment Policy Officer.
'The State of the World's Toilets' ranks the worst countries in the world for sanitation provision, with 40% of the world's population lacking somewhere safe to go to the toilet the list is long and made up of some of the poorest countries in the world.
Download the full The State of the World's Toilets report ( PDF 491Kb)
You can also buy a toilet to help someone who doesn't have access to good sanitation.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Zinc - How Do You Know If You Need It?
One in three people in the UK fail to consume sufficient zinc in their diet. This is a truly horrendous statistic as zinc is necessary for the body to manufacture enzymes. Enzymes are vitally important to a healthy body. Deficiency symptoms include red, greasy skin on face; skin problems; poor hair growth; dandruff; night blindness; brittle nails; white spots on nails and persistent leg ulcers & pressure sores.
Zinc is a particularly important mineral for teenage boys and can often help with that teenage nightmare – acne.
So how do you know if you are short of zinc? If you’ve got an appalling diet you might just want to buy a high quality zinc supplement, but if you’re uncertain there’s a very simple test to show if you’re short of zinc. You taste a liquid solution of zinc and the taste you experience will show if you need to take a zinc supplement or up your intake of zinc rich foods (e.g. seeds, walnuts, lentils and whole grains).
Zinc is a particularly important mineral for teenage boys and can often help with that teenage nightmare – acne.
So how do you know if you are short of zinc? If you’ve got an appalling diet you might just want to buy a high quality zinc supplement, but if you’re uncertain there’s a very simple test to show if you’re short of zinc. You taste a liquid solution of zinc and the taste you experience will show if you need to take a zinc supplement or up your intake of zinc rich foods (e.g. seeds, walnuts, lentils and whole grains).
Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek
Women, and men who shop for gifts for women
The purpose of the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is to provide warmth with style to plus size women.
Pros: Cold weather makes me think of the color gray. I would never wear gray in the cold weather months just because I don’t think anybody could see me. I’d blend right into the background. :) I really love the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek. The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is available in three colors -- cream, black, and what they call demitasse, a dark rich brown. There is no gray!
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is as soft as a kitten, yet unbelievably warm. The outside of the jacket is quilted polyester. The inside is faux fur and there is a filling of down, so the jacket is pillow-soft.
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek boasts additional details like a neat zip front, a mock neck collar, and two handy front hand pockets.
Cons: Avenue.com does not ship internationally. It ships only within the United States and its territories. This is a bit limiting for those who shop for family and friends who live outside the United States. You would have to have the merchandise delivered to your home address and then ship it overseas yourself.
Guarantee: There is a 60-day guarantee of satisfaction offered by Avenue.com. It is recommended that you insure the return package.
Value for money: The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is a really beautiful jacket that will serve well. It is a good value.
CJ
The purpose of the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is to provide warmth with style to plus size women.
Pros: Cold weather makes me think of the color gray. I would never wear gray in the cold weather months just because I don’t think anybody could see me. I’d blend right into the background. :) I really love the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek. The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is available in three colors -- cream, black, and what they call demitasse, a dark rich brown. There is no gray!
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is as soft as a kitten, yet unbelievably warm. The outside of the jacket is quilted polyester. The inside is faux fur and there is a filling of down, so the jacket is pillow-soft.
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek boasts additional details like a neat zip front, a mock neck collar, and two handy front hand pockets.
Cons: Avenue.com does not ship internationally. It ships only within the United States and its territories. This is a bit limiting for those who shop for family and friends who live outside the United States. You would have to have the merchandise delivered to your home address and then ship it overseas yourself.
Guarantee: There is a 60-day guarantee of satisfaction offered by Avenue.com. It is recommended that you insure the return package.
Value for money: The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is a really beautiful jacket that will serve well. It is a good value.
CJ
Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek
Women, and men who shop for gifts for women
The purpose of the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is to provide warmth with style to plus size women.
Pros: Cold weather makes me think of the color gray. I would never wear gray in the cold weather months just because I don’t think anybody could see me. I’d blend right into the background. :) I really love the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek. The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is available in three colors -- cream, black, and what they call demitasse, a dark rich brown. There is no gray!
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is as soft as a kitten, yet unbelievably warm. The outside of the jacket is quilted polyester. The inside is faux fur and there is a filling of down, so the jacket is pillow-soft.
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek boasts additional details like a neat zip front, a mock neck collar, and two handy front hand pockets.
Cons: Avenue.com does not ship internationally. It ships only within the United States and its territories. This is a bit limiting for those who shop for family and friends who live outside the United States. You would have to have the merchandise delivered to your home address and then ship it overseas yourself.
Guarantee: There is a 60-day guarantee of satisfaction offered by Avenue.com. It is recommended that you insure the return package.
Value for money: The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is a really beautiful jacket that will serve well. It is a good value.
CJ
The purpose of the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is to provide warmth with style to plus size women.
Pros: Cold weather makes me think of the color gray. I would never wear gray in the cold weather months just because I don’t think anybody could see me. I’d blend right into the background. :) I really love the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek. The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is available in three colors -- cream, black, and what they call demitasse, a dark rich brown. There is no gray!
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is as soft as a kitten, yet unbelievably warm. The outside of the jacket is quilted polyester. The inside is faux fur and there is a filling of down, so the jacket is pillow-soft.
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek boasts additional details like a neat zip front, a mock neck collar, and two handy front hand pockets.
Cons: Avenue.com does not ship internationally. It ships only within the United States and its territories. This is a bit limiting for those who shop for family and friends who live outside the United States. You would have to have the merchandise delivered to your home address and then ship it overseas yourself.
Guarantee: There is a 60-day guarantee of satisfaction offered by Avenue.com. It is recommended that you insure the return package.
Value for money: The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is a really beautiful jacket that will serve well. It is a good value.
CJ
Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek
Women, and men who shop for gifts for women
The purpose of the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is to provide warmth with style to plus size women.
Pros: Cold weather makes me think of the color gray. I would never wear gray in the cold weather months just because I don’t think anybody could see me. I’d blend right into the background. :) I really love the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek. The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is available in three colors -- cream, black, and what they call demitasse, a dark rich brown. There is no gray!
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is as soft as a kitten, yet unbelievably warm. The outside of the jacket is quilted polyester. The inside is faux fur and there is a filling of down, so the jacket is pillow-soft.
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek boasts additional details like a neat zip front, a mock neck collar, and two handy front hand pockets.
Cons: Avenue.com does not ship internationally. It ships only within the United States and its territories. This is a bit limiting for those who shop for family and friends who live outside the United States. You would have to have the merchandise delivered to your home address and then ship it overseas yourself.
Guarantee: There is a 60-day guarantee of satisfaction offered by Avenue.com. It is recommended that you insure the return package.
Value for money: The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is a really beautiful jacket that will serve well. It is a good value.
CJ
The purpose of the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is to provide warmth with style to plus size women.
Pros: Cold weather makes me think of the color gray. I would never wear gray in the cold weather months just because I don’t think anybody could see me. I’d blend right into the background. :) I really love the Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek. The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is available in three colors -- cream, black, and what they call demitasse, a dark rich brown. There is no gray!
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is as soft as a kitten, yet unbelievably warm. The outside of the jacket is quilted polyester. The inside is faux fur and there is a filling of down, so the jacket is pillow-soft.
The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek boasts additional details like a neat zip front, a mock neck collar, and two handy front hand pockets.
Cons: Avenue.com does not ship internationally. It ships only within the United States and its territories. This is a bit limiting for those who shop for family and friends who live outside the United States. You would have to have the merchandise delivered to your home address and then ship it overseas yourself.
Guarantee: There is a 60-day guarantee of satisfaction offered by Avenue.com. It is recommended that you insure the return package.
Value for money: The Aspen Jacket by X-treme Tek is a really beautiful jacket that will serve well. It is a good value.
CJ
Vegetarian Thanksgiving.
I have been a vegetarian many years so I really like the work of the US Cancer Project which is encouraging people to adopt a vegetarian life style for health reasons.
With Thanksgiving coming up they've put together lots of recipes that are both healthy and delicious. Here's an example of one of their recipes:
No-Meat Loaf Makes 1 loaf (about 12 slices)
Serve this great-tasting loaf with Mushroom Gravy for a hearty meal that’s sure to please. A food processor makes it easy to make the bread crumbs (or you can purchase already-prepared bread crumbs) and to finely chop the walnuts and vegetables.
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking or regular rolled oats
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, preferably whole-wheat (2–3 slices bread)
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 14-ounce package Lightlife Gimme Lean Ground Beef Style meat substitute, other ground beef-style meat substitute, or 2 cups cooked bulgur
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 cup plain tomato sauce, or 1 cup of crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons stone-ground or Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup ketchup or barbeque sauce (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
Use a food processor to finely chop walnuts, onion, celery, carrot, and green bell pepper.
Combine all ingredients except vegetable oil spray and ketchup or barbeque sauce in a large bowl.
Stir with a large spoon or knead by hand until well-mixed, about 1 minute.
Press into a vegetable oil sprayed 5"×9" loaf pan or similar baking dish.
Top with ketchup or barbeque sauce, if using.
Bake 60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Per slice:
104 calories
2.6 g fat
0.3 g saturated fat
22% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol
8.2 g protein
13.9 g carbohydrate
2.7 g sugar
2.5 g fiber
418 mg sodium
37 mg calcium
1.7 mg iron
5.9 mg vitamin C
463 mcg beta-carotene
0.6 mg vitamin E
Recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.
You can find more vegetarian thanksgiving recipes on their web site.
We also have more vegetarian thanksgiving recipes on the Health And Goodness web site.
With Thanksgiving coming up they've put together lots of recipes that are both healthy and delicious. Here's an example of one of their recipes:
No-Meat Loaf Makes 1 loaf (about 12 slices)
Serve this great-tasting loaf with Mushroom Gravy for a hearty meal that’s sure to please. A food processor makes it easy to make the bread crumbs (or you can purchase already-prepared bread crumbs) and to finely chop the walnuts and vegetables.
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking or regular rolled oats
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, preferably whole-wheat (2–3 slices bread)
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 14-ounce package Lightlife Gimme Lean Ground Beef Style meat substitute, other ground beef-style meat substitute, or 2 cups cooked bulgur
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 cup plain tomato sauce, or 1 cup of crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons stone-ground or Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup ketchup or barbeque sauce (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
Use a food processor to finely chop walnuts, onion, celery, carrot, and green bell pepper.
Combine all ingredients except vegetable oil spray and ketchup or barbeque sauce in a large bowl.
Stir with a large spoon or knead by hand until well-mixed, about 1 minute.
Press into a vegetable oil sprayed 5"×9" loaf pan or similar baking dish.
Top with ketchup or barbeque sauce, if using.
Bake 60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Per slice:
104 calories
2.6 g fat
0.3 g saturated fat
22% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol
8.2 g protein
13.9 g carbohydrate
2.7 g sugar
2.5 g fiber
418 mg sodium
37 mg calcium
1.7 mg iron
5.9 mg vitamin C
463 mcg beta-carotene
0.6 mg vitamin E
Recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.
You can find more vegetarian thanksgiving recipes on their web site.
We also have more vegetarian thanksgiving recipes on the Health And Goodness web site.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Acne Hygiene
One of the most common misconceptions about acne is that it's caused by dirt. It's not! Acne is caused by a combination of factors you can't control, like your hormone balance and the natural pace of your skin's renewal system. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can control that may help you keep your acne in check. Begin by following these simple suggestions for healthy-skin hygiene.
Acne Prevention - Tip #1: Don't over-wash. Since dirt is not causing your acne, excessive scrubbing and washing won't make it go away. Try to limit yourself to two washings per day - anything more than that can leave your healthy skin dry, and your acne-prone areas irritated. Habitual over-washing may also stimulate extra oil production, which could result in more breakouts.
Tip #2: Skip harsh scrubs. It's okay to exfoliate, but be sure to use a gentle formula with small, smooth grains. Avoid products with almond or apricot shell fragments; they can irritate or even tear your skin and further aggravate your acne.
Tip #3: Say no to alcohol. If you use a toner, avoid products with high concentrations of isopropyl alcohol, or common rubbing alcohol. A strong astringent, alcohol strips the top layer of your skin, causing your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. The result? Dry, red skin - and possibly more blemishes.
Tip #4: Don't squeeze or pick. Squeezing or picking your blemishes - with fingernails, pins or anything else - can force bacteria deeper into the skin, causing greater inflammation and infection. You'll also increase the damage to the surrounding skin, so the blemish is more likely to leave a permanent acne scar.
Tip #5: Hands off! Propionibacterium acnes (the bacteria that causes breakouts) is a normal resident of your skin; it doesn't lead to acne until it gets trapped inside the hair follicle. Excessive touching of your face, including rubbing or even resting your chin in your hands, can drive bacteria into your pores - where it can begin its dirty work.
Tip #6: Work out, wash off. When you exercise, your movement generates heat; clothing and equipment cause friction. Until you shower off, heat and moisture are trapped against your skin, creating an ideal breeding ground for the spread of bacteria. So whenever you can, shower off immediately after exercising.
Acne Prevention Treatment -
Find a regimen and stick with it. Most cases of mild acne can be improved with "over-the-counter" products, or products that don't require a prescription from your doctor. There is a wide range of treatments available, and there's a good chance one of them will work for you. If you start treatment before your acne gets severe, you'll have a better chance of avoiding physical and emotional problems down the road. But if your acne gets worse or lasts more than a couple of weeks, see a dermatologist. Here's a quick listing of the most common products used to treat acne - click on the links that interest you for more information on that course of acne treatment.
Article is brought to you by Vitalie Lisnic, webmaster at Acne Skin care Treatment.
Acne Skin Care Treatment
Acne Prevention - Tip #1: Don't over-wash. Since dirt is not causing your acne, excessive scrubbing and washing won't make it go away. Try to limit yourself to two washings per day - anything more than that can leave your healthy skin dry, and your acne-prone areas irritated. Habitual over-washing may also stimulate extra oil production, which could result in more breakouts.
Tip #2: Skip harsh scrubs. It's okay to exfoliate, but be sure to use a gentle formula with small, smooth grains. Avoid products with almond or apricot shell fragments; they can irritate or even tear your skin and further aggravate your acne.
Tip #3: Say no to alcohol. If you use a toner, avoid products with high concentrations of isopropyl alcohol, or common rubbing alcohol. A strong astringent, alcohol strips the top layer of your skin, causing your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. The result? Dry, red skin - and possibly more blemishes.
Tip #4: Don't squeeze or pick. Squeezing or picking your blemishes - with fingernails, pins or anything else - can force bacteria deeper into the skin, causing greater inflammation and infection. You'll also increase the damage to the surrounding skin, so the blemish is more likely to leave a permanent acne scar.
Tip #5: Hands off! Propionibacterium acnes (the bacteria that causes breakouts) is a normal resident of your skin; it doesn't lead to acne until it gets trapped inside the hair follicle. Excessive touching of your face, including rubbing or even resting your chin in your hands, can drive bacteria into your pores - where it can begin its dirty work.
Tip #6: Work out, wash off. When you exercise, your movement generates heat; clothing and equipment cause friction. Until you shower off, heat and moisture are trapped against your skin, creating an ideal breeding ground for the spread of bacteria. So whenever you can, shower off immediately after exercising.
Acne Prevention Treatment -
Find a regimen and stick with it. Most cases of mild acne can be improved with "over-the-counter" products, or products that don't require a prescription from your doctor. There is a wide range of treatments available, and there's a good chance one of them will work for you. If you start treatment before your acne gets severe, you'll have a better chance of avoiding physical and emotional problems down the road. But if your acne gets worse or lasts more than a couple of weeks, see a dermatologist. Here's a quick listing of the most common products used to treat acne - click on the links that interest you for more information on that course of acne treatment.
Article is brought to you by Vitalie Lisnic, webmaster at Acne Skin care Treatment.
Acne Skin Care Treatment
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Help With Stress
One of our customers sent me this email today:
"I bought Ginkgo off you recently and was wanting to also get a multi vitamin - they all seam to have the common stuff that I think you get in a daily diet but wanted to know if you have anything with a bit extra. No reason as im not run down but I have a very busy lifestyle and want to stay on form."
This was my reply:
"Rather than going for a multivit in your situation I'd probably go for the stress pack."
A lot of people are confused by nutritional supplements so I've started putting together packs - so far I've done insomnia, skin, digestion, arthritis and stress - specific nutritional supplements that work together and have been shown by research to benefit a particular problem. The packs have two advantages - the supplements are pre-chosen for you and also you save 10% on the price you'd pay if you bought these individually.
"I bought Ginkgo off you recently and was wanting to also get a multi vitamin - they all seam to have the common stuff that I think you get in a daily diet but wanted to know if you have anything with a bit extra. No reason as im not run down but I have a very busy lifestyle and want to stay on form."
This was my reply:
"Rather than going for a multivit in your situation I'd probably go for the stress pack."
A lot of people are confused by nutritional supplements so I've started putting together packs - so far I've done insomnia, skin, digestion, arthritis and stress - specific nutritional supplements that work together and have been shown by research to benefit a particular problem. The packs have two advantages - the supplements are pre-chosen for you and also you save 10% on the price you'd pay if you bought these individually.
The Role of Partnerships in Health Care Systems
Last week, CHRISTUS Health announced that we have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a partnership with St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, the largest provider of health care in Santa Fe, N.M. It is our hope that as a result of due diligence, which is presently being performed, that the partnership agreement and the transition to CHRISTUS leadership and management can occur on or
The Role of Partnerships in Health Care Systems
Last week, CHRISTUS Health announced that we have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a partnership with St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, the largest provider of health care in Santa Fe, N.M. It is our hope that as a result of due diligence, which is presently being performed, that the partnership agreement and the transition to CHRISTUS leadership and management can occur on or
homeopathy for child birth
every time we get an order for the homeopathic childbirth kit in our online store I get a warm glow knowing that some baby (and mother) somewhere is going to get off to a good start in life.
The remedies included are:
Aconite 200
Hypericum 200
Arnica 200
Ipecac 200
Bellis-p 200
Kali carb 200
Calendula 200
Kali phos 200
Carbo veg 200
Phytolacca 200
Caulophyllum 200
Pulsatilla 200
Chamomilla 200
Secale 200
Cimicifuga 200
Sepia Gelsemium 200
Staphisagria 200
it comes with a little booklet expalining how and when to use the remedies.
People sometimes uy them as gifts for pregnant friends and many pregant women buy them for themselves.
The remedies included are:
Aconite 200
Hypericum 200
Arnica 200
Ipecac 200
Bellis-p 200
Kali carb 200
Calendula 200
Kali phos 200
Carbo veg 200
Phytolacca 200
Caulophyllum 200
Pulsatilla 200
Chamomilla 200
Secale 200
Cimicifuga 200
Sepia Gelsemium 200
Staphisagria 200
it comes with a little booklet expalining how and when to use the remedies.
People sometimes uy them as gifts for pregnant friends and many pregant women buy them for themselves.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Dealing With The Psychological Impact of Acne
Research on acne cures and solutions continues as it has for years but there has not been any really conclusive evidence or solution found that can guarantee that some form of acne to some degree will not form at any time during an individual's lifetime. Although acne is mostly seen in teens, it is not uncommon to see acne appear in anyone from babies to senior citizens.
But particularly in the teen years when young people are doing their best to make the best impression possible (usually on someone of the opposite sex), and the fact that acne is most commonly found on one's face, it has been found that acne can cause a psychological barrier and associated problems related to the acne condition.
There is a popular myth which states that young women are much more concerned about their appearance than young men. This is blatantly untrue. Although there are some in both genders who seem to not really care, the ones who do care are pretty much equally distributed between boys and girls.
When acne is visibly present, as opposed to a very mild case of acne, the person becomes concerned about it and can develop problems as a result of that worry, where some people become almost obsessed with it. Many teens become socially withdraw, being very self-conscious of their acne problem and firmly believing that anyone they meet notices their acne problem before they even get to know their name.
The general behavior of teens who struggle with an acne problem are different, and sometimes vastly differently, many of the characteristics displayed are the same or very similar. These would include:
* A lack of self confidence.
* Being pre-occupied and self-conscious about their appearance.
* Over dressing or even going to the opposite extreme, where it would seem that they do not care how they look.
* Pushing away from their friends and family.
* Isolation.
* Suppressed anger.
* Low self-esteem or low self-image of themselves.
* Depression.
Any or all of these symptoms and characteristics can be exhibited with one that suffers from acne, and the number and severity of the characteristic tends to become more acute relative to the severity of the acne problem.
It is interesting to note that young men tend to display these characteristics much more so than young women, simply because young women can cover up much of their acne problem with makeup, although in severe cases this does not work well for the young woman either.
You need to be aware that acne is not just a temporary skin problem, but it is a real skin disease that should be treated. There are various kinds of creams and lotions available over the counter at drugstores, but it may take some trial and error to find the one that works best for you. Everyone is different, and a lotion or cream that works well for one person may have no effect on someone else. Acne can also leave scars, which is something that will be with you the rest of your life.
Find out the truth about acne and take steps to control it by understanding it, understanding what causes it, and what will work best for you to control acne.
For more insights and additional information about Acne and Psychological Impact please visit our web site at http://www.acne-warrior.com
But particularly in the teen years when young people are doing their best to make the best impression possible (usually on someone of the opposite sex), and the fact that acne is most commonly found on one's face, it has been found that acne can cause a psychological barrier and associated problems related to the acne condition.
There is a popular myth which states that young women are much more concerned about their appearance than young men. This is blatantly untrue. Although there are some in both genders who seem to not really care, the ones who do care are pretty much equally distributed between boys and girls.
When acne is visibly present, as opposed to a very mild case of acne, the person becomes concerned about it and can develop problems as a result of that worry, where some people become almost obsessed with it. Many teens become socially withdraw, being very self-conscious of their acne problem and firmly believing that anyone they meet notices their acne problem before they even get to know their name.
The general behavior of teens who struggle with an acne problem are different, and sometimes vastly differently, many of the characteristics displayed are the same or very similar. These would include:
* A lack of self confidence.
* Being pre-occupied and self-conscious about their appearance.
* Over dressing or even going to the opposite extreme, where it would seem that they do not care how they look.
* Pushing away from their friends and family.
* Isolation.
* Suppressed anger.
* Low self-esteem or low self-image of themselves.
* Depression.
Any or all of these symptoms and characteristics can be exhibited with one that suffers from acne, and the number and severity of the characteristic tends to become more acute relative to the severity of the acne problem.
It is interesting to note that young men tend to display these characteristics much more so than young women, simply because young women can cover up much of their acne problem with makeup, although in severe cases this does not work well for the young woman either.
You need to be aware that acne is not just a temporary skin problem, but it is a real skin disease that should be treated. There are various kinds of creams and lotions available over the counter at drugstores, but it may take some trial and error to find the one that works best for you. Everyone is different, and a lotion or cream that works well for one person may have no effect on someone else. Acne can also leave scars, which is something that will be with you the rest of your life.
Find out the truth about acne and take steps to control it by understanding it, understanding what causes it, and what will work best for you to control acne.
For more insights and additional information about Acne and Psychological Impact please visit our web site at http://www.acne-warrior.com
Monday, November 12, 2007
Give A Computer Get A Computer
I'm not in North America, but a North American colleague sent this to me:
Give One Get One
Between November 12 and November 26, OLPC is offering a Give One Get One program in North America. This is the first time the revolutionary XO laptop has been made available to the general public. For a donation of $399, one XO laptop will be sent to empower a child in a developing nation and one will be sent to the child in your life in recognition of your contribution. $200 of your donation is tax-deductible (your $399 donation minus the fair market value of the XO laptop you will be receiving).
For all U.S. donors who participate in the Give One Get One program, T-Mobile is offering one year of complimentary HotSpot access. Find out more.
Please be aware that we will make every effort to deliver the XO laptops by the holidays, but quantities are limited. Early purchasers have the best chance of receiving their XO laptops in time for the holidays, but we cannot guarantee timing
Give One Get One
Between November 12 and November 26, OLPC is offering a Give One Get One program in North America. This is the first time the revolutionary XO laptop has been made available to the general public. For a donation of $399, one XO laptop will be sent to empower a child in a developing nation and one will be sent to the child in your life in recognition of your contribution. $200 of your donation is tax-deductible (your $399 donation minus the fair market value of the XO laptop you will be receiving).
For all U.S. donors who participate in the Give One Get One program, T-Mobile is offering one year of complimentary HotSpot access. Find out more.
Please be aware that we will make every effort to deliver the XO laptops by the holidays, but quantities are limited. Early purchasers have the best chance of receiving their XO laptops in time for the holidays, but we cannot guarantee timing
Sunday, November 11, 2007
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Sugar
I had a visitor yesterday who apologised profusely for wanting sugar in his coffee. He said: "Knowing what you do, I know you won't approve." It reminded me of when my children were young and we went to another mum's house. There were lots of mums there and everyone was offered cake except me. I commented on this and she said: "Oh, I know how interetsed you are in health and that stuff so I didn't think you'd want cake."
It's interesting that people think I never eat cake or take sugar because I'm interested in health, but I believe strongly that a healthy person can eat cake and have some sugar - not all the time, but occasionally, and it's no big deal. If you can only stay healthy by avoiding lots of things all the time and following a strict regime, you are not truly healthy. We have evolved to live in an imperfect world (may be not as imperfect as it is!!), so it should be possible to do all sorts of things in moderation.
It's interesting that people think I never eat cake or take sugar because I'm interested in health, but I believe strongly that a healthy person can eat cake and have some sugar - not all the time, but occasionally, and it's no big deal. If you can only stay healthy by avoiding lots of things all the time and following a strict regime, you are not truly healthy. We have evolved to live in an imperfect world (may be not as imperfect as it is!!), so it should be possible to do all sorts of things in moderation.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Krugman: Health Care Excuses
Okay, I know he's a liberal (Exh. 1: "The Conscience of a Liberal"), and so am I, so there are times when I suppose Paul Krugman's arguments seem irresistible when they're not. But today's column strikes me as just plain common-sensical.Krugman offers up four common excuses often used to argue against health reform and then refutes them. It is worth a read. Here are the excuses:Excuse No. 1: No
Insurer misconduct alleged in California
From today's Modern Healthcare:Calif. insurance chief probes report of cancellationsCalifornia’s insurance commissioner is investigating a report that Health Net rewarded an analyst more than $20,000 in bonuses tied to canceling individual health insurance policies, thereby saving the company millions in medical expenses. “We certainly view this as a serious breach,” said Byron Tucker, spokesman
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Ok first, when is acne medication, like Differin Cream, necessary? There are many situations where acne medication may be necessary. The medication does not work for everyone, and should only be taken after talking with your dermatologist or doctor.
Differin Cream is most commonly used by people with moderate to severe acne. Dermatologists will often prescribe this medication with some sort of antibiotic or herbal supplement (a lot of dermatologists prescribe it along with Nicomide and Amoxicillin). It is a retinoid-based cream that works to reduce the formation of blackheads. It also helps skin cells renew themselves quicker. Differin comes in 2 liquid base forms: Gel and Cream. The only difference in these forms is that the Differin Gel is oil-free.
Like all acne medications, Differin Cream/Gel has some side effects: Dry skin, irritation, peeling, burning, and scaling. The most common side effect is peeling.
Acne medication is not always the best way to minimize it. We have done some research and have found out that the majority of people that use over-the-counter products, simply use the products and take no other precautions when treating their acne.
We believe that anyone can have clear, acne-free skin by following these steps:
* Find one product that has had positive testimonials and has a money back guarantee.
* Wash your face every morning and every night with the cleanser that comes with your acne product
* Drink water until your urine is mostly clear. This usually means drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. This is the most important step; if you don't follow this step, you probably won't see results.
* Stay away from the caffeinated sodas! These contain a chemical called bromide, which can spike acne.
Most people fail at either step 3 or step 4 and then complain about not seeing results. If you are having problems finding acne products to use with this four-step treatment, visit this site: Acne treatment
Differin Cream is most commonly used by people with moderate to severe acne. Dermatologists will often prescribe this medication with some sort of antibiotic or herbal supplement (a lot of dermatologists prescribe it along with Nicomide and Amoxicillin). It is a retinoid-based cream that works to reduce the formation of blackheads. It also helps skin cells renew themselves quicker. Differin comes in 2 liquid base forms: Gel and Cream. The only difference in these forms is that the Differin Gel is oil-free.
Like all acne medications, Differin Cream/Gel has some side effects: Dry skin, irritation, peeling, burning, and scaling. The most common side effect is peeling.
Acne medication is not always the best way to minimize it. We have done some research and have found out that the majority of people that use over-the-counter products, simply use the products and take no other precautions when treating their acne.
We believe that anyone can have clear, acne-free skin by following these steps:
* Find one product that has had positive testimonials and has a money back guarantee.
* Wash your face every morning and every night with the cleanser that comes with your acne product
* Drink water until your urine is mostly clear. This usually means drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. This is the most important step; if you don't follow this step, you probably won't see results.
* Stay away from the caffeinated sodas! These contain a chemical called bromide, which can spike acne.
Most people fail at either step 3 or step 4 and then complain about not seeing results. If you are having problems finding acne products to use with this four-step treatment, visit this site: Acne treatment
Weight Loss programme
I've added a new product and a new section to our online store.
The newest product is WeightLess, a thermogenic supplement, packed with nutrients to help stimulate a sluggish metabolism and low energy levels. They are particularly suitable for people who are not able to lose body fat even when following a low calorie diet.
The capsules contain caffeine, green tea extract, yerba mate, guarana, vitamin B6, Siberian ginseng, betaine HCL, apple cider vinegar, chromium polynicotinate, iodine and more.
Earlier this week a friend who has been taking these capsules told me (without prompting):
"My sweet tooth is practically non-existent... I've saved a fortune on not buying junk food .. and I've lost 6 lbs."
At this stage she had been taking the capsules for less than two weeks.
Weight loss is a big health issue for a lot of people, so we are pricing these capsules at a lot less than directly comparable products.
In this online section of our shop we also have a Weight Loss self-hypnosis CD so you can tackle weight loss from a psychological standpoint, and other products that can help you lose weight in a healthy and sustained way.
A recent study that you may have read about shows how important weight is in a cancer prevention programme. Being at a sensible weight is important for self esteem and health, so here are some products that can help you along the way.
All our products come with a 60-day money-back guarantee (excluding shipping) – so even if you’ve taken all the capsules you can still get your money back if you’re dissatisfied.
The newest product is WeightLess, a thermogenic supplement, packed with nutrients to help stimulate a sluggish metabolism and low energy levels. They are particularly suitable for people who are not able to lose body fat even when following a low calorie diet.
The capsules contain caffeine, green tea extract, yerba mate, guarana, vitamin B6, Siberian ginseng, betaine HCL, apple cider vinegar, chromium polynicotinate, iodine and more.
Earlier this week a friend who has been taking these capsules told me (without prompting):
"My sweet tooth is practically non-existent... I've saved a fortune on not buying junk food .. and I've lost 6 lbs."
At this stage she had been taking the capsules for less than two weeks.
Weight loss is a big health issue for a lot of people, so we are pricing these capsules at a lot less than directly comparable products.
In this online section of our shop we also have a Weight Loss self-hypnosis CD so you can tackle weight loss from a psychological standpoint, and other products that can help you lose weight in a healthy and sustained way.
A recent study that you may have read about shows how important weight is in a cancer prevention programme. Being at a sensible weight is important for self esteem and health, so here are some products that can help you along the way.
All our products come with a 60-day money-back guarantee (excluding shipping) – so even if you’ve taken all the capsules you can still get your money back if you’re dissatisfied.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Why buy from us?
I'm always tinkering with our online health store, and over the last few days I've been thinking about why people should buy from us. These are the reasons I immediately thought of:
Buy from us because:
Buy from us because:
- Our company is based on ethical principles - offering well-researched information and products. We were ethical long before that word became fashionable in a business context.
- We offer a 60-day money back guarantee on all our products, including the supplements (excluding shipping charges). Even if you are down to the last tablet in the pot, you can still send it back for a complete refund.
- Although this online store is relatively new, I have been in business since 1982, offering health advice and help through my therapy practice.
- All our nutritional products are suitable for vegetarians and most are also suitable for vegans. I have been a vegetarian for over 30 years, and am a member of the UK Vegetarian Society.
- We do not make extravagant claims for the products we sell. I hate the hype I meet on many sites, raising unrealistic hopes or insulting your intelligence. We build trust in our site through the advice, the products, our refund policy and the service we offer, so that you want to come back to the site again and again.
- Many sites rely on barely-legal 'special offers' to generate sales. We do make special offers from time to time, but these are always genuine, and are often designed to introduce you to a new product. Fundamentally I believe in always offering effective products that don't rip anyone off.
- Your credit card information is safe with us; we follow good practice in keeping your details safe.
- Your privacy is guaranteed. We do not sell, give away or exchange your details.
- We donate at least 12% of our profits to charity, currently including WaterAid and the Maun Homeopathy project.
- We bank with the Co-Operative Bank, a bank with a clear ethical investment policy on oppressive regimes, the arms trade, the tobacco industry, animal welfare, etc.
So, now you know some of the reasons shopping with us makes sense.
Transformational Leadership: Changing Ahead of the Curve
The average life span of Fortune 500 Companies is 40 to 50 years because many do not embrace transformational change ahead of the curve. Organizations that will stand the test of time will require innovative leaders who are able to change ahead of this curve.This is most important in the health care industry, as more affordable health care will not come from an injection of more funding, but
Transformational Leadership: Changing Ahead of the Curve
The average life span of Fortune 500 Companies is 40 to 50 years because many do not embrace transformational change ahead of the curve. Organizations that will stand the test of time will require innovative leaders who are able to change ahead of this curve.This is most important in the health care industry, as more affordable health care will not come from an injection of more funding, but
Monday, November 5, 2007
Choose How You Are
I regularly get an email newsletter from Robert Middleton. He writes well - here's a piece out of his latest ezine that I particularly liked:
This Monday morning I woke up with a huge pile of things on my
plate. Not only did I have the eZine to write, but my in-progress
projects include writing an online marketing software program,
gearing up for my next Certification Program, giving feedback to
my Marketing Coaches and creating a big fundraising event for a
non-profit organization (Room to Read).
What I noticed, before even getting out of bed, was that I was
gearing up to BE overwhelmed. I also remembered that when I'm
overwhelmed, I either start procrastinating, stuck in not knowing
what to do first, or I go into "stressed-out panic mode."
I also remembered that both of these options were not very
effective in handling overwhelm. So I asked myself, "If I couldn't
be overwhelmed, who would I be?" The answer came quickly: "I'd
be calm, focused and fearless."
I clearly saw that if I was calm, focused and fearless, I'd look at all
the things I had on my plate, do a little planning and prioritizing
and then do one thing at a time. And then I asked myself, "Who
am I going to choose to Be? Overwhelmed, or calm, focused and
fearless?"
By Robert Middleton of Action Plan Marketing. Please visit
Robert's web site at www.actionplan.com for additional
marketing articles and resources on marketing for professional
service businesses.
This Monday morning I woke up with a huge pile of things on my
plate. Not only did I have the eZine to write, but my in-progress
projects include writing an online marketing software program,
gearing up for my next Certification Program, giving feedback to
my Marketing Coaches and creating a big fundraising event for a
non-profit organization (Room to Read).
What I noticed, before even getting out of bed, was that I was
gearing up to BE overwhelmed. I also remembered that when I'm
overwhelmed, I either start procrastinating, stuck in not knowing
what to do first, or I go into "stressed-out panic mode."
I also remembered that both of these options were not very
effective in handling overwhelm. So I asked myself, "If I couldn't
be overwhelmed, who would I be?" The answer came quickly: "I'd
be calm, focused and fearless."
I clearly saw that if I was calm, focused and fearless, I'd look at all
the things I had on my plate, do a little planning and prioritizing
and then do one thing at a time. And then I asked myself, "Who
am I going to choose to Be? Overwhelmed, or calm, focused and
fearless?"
By Robert Middleton of Action Plan Marketing. Please visit
Robert's web site at www.actionplan.com for additional
marketing articles and resources on marketing for professional
service businesses.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Geopathic Stress Book
It's interesting to see that someone is selling my original book on ebay with a 'buy it now' price of US Dollars 88!
It's cheaper and makes more sense to buy my latest version of this book - enlarged with lots of new material. You can buy it from many booksellers or direct from my health web site.
It's cheaper and makes more sense to buy my latest version of this book - enlarged with lots of new material. You can buy it from many booksellers or direct from my health web site.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Battle Of Ideas
I really enjoyed attending the Battle Of Ideas weekend, although by the end of the weekend I felt like my brain had been removed, whizzed in a liquidiser and then poured back into my head!
There were lots of great discussions and provocative things said. I particularly enjoyed the debates on obesity, the resurrection of religion, Darwin and Intelligent Design, the politics of climate change.
The debate I didn’t enjoy was: CAM: junk science or genuine alternative. When I saw the line up, I realised immediately that complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) had no real champion in the speakers. Professor Edzard Ernst who is the Laing Chair of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter And Plymouth, was one of the speakers. At first sight this seems like a voice for the CAM community, but professor Ernst seems to be wedded to the double blind placebo trial as the only way of accessing information. I have written on my web site for therapists about why I feel this has profound flaws for understanding CAM. My concerns were confirmed when I listened to the speakers who presented a caricature of the typical CAM client as the neurotic worried-well. When there was a chance for the audience to speak I got a chance to say I didn’t recognise this typical client and that when I’d been a therapist I’d seen (and helped) people with eczema, asthma, epilepsy, arthritis and more, and these people certainly couldn’t in any way be characterised as the worried well. Unfortunately many of the speakers from the floor spoke against CAM. I felt very disheartened but cheered myself up with the thought that a few years ago there wouldn’t have even been a debate on CAM, as it wouldn’t have been seen as a significant enough phenomenon to be worth having a debate on.
The really outstanding debate for me was entitled: “My brain made me do it: biology and freedom”. Lucid, elegant arguments from a lawyer, neuroscientists and professors of geriatric medicine and sociology. It was enthralling to listen to, and the questions and comments from the audience posed more ideas. No conclusions were drawn, but that is the nature of this event – you are presented with well argued, opposing views and left to draw your own conclusion.
I shall certainly be booking for next year’s Battle of Ideas.
There were lots of great discussions and provocative things said. I particularly enjoyed the debates on obesity, the resurrection of religion, Darwin and Intelligent Design, the politics of climate change.
The debate I didn’t enjoy was: CAM: junk science or genuine alternative. When I saw the line up, I realised immediately that complementary and alternative therapies (CAM) had no real champion in the speakers. Professor Edzard Ernst who is the Laing Chair of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter And Plymouth, was one of the speakers. At first sight this seems like a voice for the CAM community, but professor Ernst seems to be wedded to the double blind placebo trial as the only way of accessing information. I have written on my web site for therapists about why I feel this has profound flaws for understanding CAM. My concerns were confirmed when I listened to the speakers who presented a caricature of the typical CAM client as the neurotic worried-well. When there was a chance for the audience to speak I got a chance to say I didn’t recognise this typical client and that when I’d been a therapist I’d seen (and helped) people with eczema, asthma, epilepsy, arthritis and more, and these people certainly couldn’t in any way be characterised as the worried well. Unfortunately many of the speakers from the floor spoke against CAM. I felt very disheartened but cheered myself up with the thought that a few years ago there wouldn’t have even been a debate on CAM, as it wouldn’t have been seen as a significant enough phenomenon to be worth having a debate on.
The really outstanding debate for me was entitled: “My brain made me do it: biology and freedom”. Lucid, elegant arguments from a lawyer, neuroscientists and professors of geriatric medicine and sociology. It was enthralling to listen to, and the questions and comments from the audience posed more ideas. No conclusions were drawn, but that is the nature of this event – you are presented with well argued, opposing views and left to draw your own conclusion.
I shall certainly be booking for next year’s Battle of Ideas.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Fed Up Of Acne On Your Face - Read This And Discover The Rootcause For Acne Cure
Oily skin is not a disease, its just a skin texture that makes you uncomfortable from which you want to get rid of. Due to lack of proper guidance and information on oily skin care available, it has turned into one of the major skin problems resulting into acne and many other skin problems like pimples, blackheads and blemishes.
Several factors are said to be responsible for the aggravation of an oily skin:
CAUSES OF AN OILY SKIN
1. Heredity is quite responsible for an oily skin, but so do hormones. Pregnant women sometimes notice an increase in skin oil with the changes in hormonal activity. So do women going for birth control pills.
2. Stress can also lead in the overdrive of the oil glands.
3. The wrong cosmetics can easily aggravate an otherwise mild case of oily skin.
Some of these causes are within your ability to control, but others you will have to learn to live with.
In most of the cases, oily skin can be treated at home. But sometimes, the situation demands more than just a home remedy. You need to call for a doctor if you develop severe acne or notice notice any sudden change in your skin. Otherwise, go for these tips and try them at home:
OILY SKIN CARE TIPS
1. Keep your skin absolutely clean - You might be quite aware of the fact, that oilier the skin, the dirtier it looks and feels. And to get rid of this, keep your skin clean by washing it at least twice a day.
Generally, some doctors recommend you to use detergent-type soaps on your face. As a substitute to it, you can add 1-2 drops of dish washing detergent to your regular soap.
While some doctors condemn the use of detergent-type soaps as they are too harsh for your oily facial skin. Instead they recommend glycerin soaps to be used to clean your face twice a day.
If using a detergent soap irritates your facial skin then try the glycerin soap,easily available over the counter.
2. Give Aloe-Vera a Try - This wonder plant of the household is the best at absorbing skin oils. Slice open a leaf and smear the gel on your face 3 times a day. Let it dry. Or you can also keep a small amount of gel in the refrigerator during the summers for a refreshing face-lift.
3. Wipe with Astringents - Wipe the oily spots on your face by rubbing alcohol or a combination of alcohol and acetone that helps degrease your oily skin. Many drugstores even sell pre-moistened, individually wrapped alcohol wipes that are really portable, you can carry them in your purse for quick touch-ups all day long.
4. Carry Tissue papers with you - Paper facial tissues are the best substitute of astringents as they help soak up excess oils in a pinch. Get those special oil-absorbing tissues from a cosmetic counter that are very in removing excessive oils between cleansings.
5. Rinse your face with cold water - Simply splashing your face with cold water and blotting it dry a couple of times a day is equivalent to applying chemicals to your skin. These cold water rinses remove excessive oils from your face.
6. Make your own scrub - Make a paste of a small amount of ground almonds with honey and apply as a facial scrub for removing oils and dead skin cells. Now gently massage this paste on your face with a hot washcloth. Finally, rinse with cold water.
Another scrub from oatmeal mixed with aloe vera can prove to be very beneficial for you. Rub gently on your skin and leave on for 15 minutes, Then rinse thoroughly. And if suffering from acne on your face, then you should probably skip the scrub, as it can aggravate your already-irritated skin.
7. Apply Masques on your oily face - Masques prove to be very beneficial in reducing the oiliness. Either Clay masques or you can mix Fuller's Earth (easily available) with a little water and make a paste. Apply this paste to the face and leave on for about 20 minutes and then rinse off.
8. Go for water-based cosmetics only - Try to make your skin breathe by living without make-up, especially foundation. Using make-up or foundation that are oil-based blocks the pores of your skin thereby resulting in blemishes. And if necessary, then use water-based make-up only, especially spot concealers rather than coating your entire face. In general, prefer stick with powder or gel blushers, and avoid cream foundations as much as possible.
9. Tie up your hair properly - Keep your hair away from your face as oily hair accompanies an oily skin.
10. Do not touch your facial skin - Avoid touching your face throughout the day as your hands deliver excessive oils and dirt.
11. Choose a powder for you - For that extra shine-free protection, use simple products for your oily face such as Johnsons Baby Powder. This makes a superb face powder when fluffed lightly over your makeup.
13. Splash on the hot suds - Hot water is a great solvent. So, warm water should be used to wash an oily face and that with plenty of soap. Hot water plus soap dissolves skin oil better than cold water and soap.
Navneet Brar is one of the very few who love to help others in need, just by sharing useful information on anything and everything on internet for FREE. So, go for more information on acne control through natural acne home remedies. And to get the latest updates on anything on internet, kindly visit his website www.top54u.com
Several factors are said to be responsible for the aggravation of an oily skin:
CAUSES OF AN OILY SKIN
1. Heredity is quite responsible for an oily skin, but so do hormones. Pregnant women sometimes notice an increase in skin oil with the changes in hormonal activity. So do women going for birth control pills.
2. Stress can also lead in the overdrive of the oil glands.
3. The wrong cosmetics can easily aggravate an otherwise mild case of oily skin.
Some of these causes are within your ability to control, but others you will have to learn to live with.
In most of the cases, oily skin can be treated at home. But sometimes, the situation demands more than just a home remedy. You need to call for a doctor if you develop severe acne or notice notice any sudden change in your skin. Otherwise, go for these tips and try them at home:
OILY SKIN CARE TIPS
1. Keep your skin absolutely clean - You might be quite aware of the fact, that oilier the skin, the dirtier it looks and feels. And to get rid of this, keep your skin clean by washing it at least twice a day.
Generally, some doctors recommend you to use detergent-type soaps on your face. As a substitute to it, you can add 1-2 drops of dish washing detergent to your regular soap.
While some doctors condemn the use of detergent-type soaps as they are too harsh for your oily facial skin. Instead they recommend glycerin soaps to be used to clean your face twice a day.
If using a detergent soap irritates your facial skin then try the glycerin soap,easily available over the counter.
2. Give Aloe-Vera a Try - This wonder plant of the household is the best at absorbing skin oils. Slice open a leaf and smear the gel on your face 3 times a day. Let it dry. Or you can also keep a small amount of gel in the refrigerator during the summers for a refreshing face-lift.
3. Wipe with Astringents - Wipe the oily spots on your face by rubbing alcohol or a combination of alcohol and acetone that helps degrease your oily skin. Many drugstores even sell pre-moistened, individually wrapped alcohol wipes that are really portable, you can carry them in your purse for quick touch-ups all day long.
4. Carry Tissue papers with you - Paper facial tissues are the best substitute of astringents as they help soak up excess oils in a pinch. Get those special oil-absorbing tissues from a cosmetic counter that are very in removing excessive oils between cleansings.
5. Rinse your face with cold water - Simply splashing your face with cold water and blotting it dry a couple of times a day is equivalent to applying chemicals to your skin. These cold water rinses remove excessive oils from your face.
6. Make your own scrub - Make a paste of a small amount of ground almonds with honey and apply as a facial scrub for removing oils and dead skin cells. Now gently massage this paste on your face with a hot washcloth. Finally, rinse with cold water.
Another scrub from oatmeal mixed with aloe vera can prove to be very beneficial for you. Rub gently on your skin and leave on for 15 minutes, Then rinse thoroughly. And if suffering from acne on your face, then you should probably skip the scrub, as it can aggravate your already-irritated skin.
7. Apply Masques on your oily face - Masques prove to be very beneficial in reducing the oiliness. Either Clay masques or you can mix Fuller's Earth (easily available) with a little water and make a paste. Apply this paste to the face and leave on for about 20 minutes and then rinse off.
8. Go for water-based cosmetics only - Try to make your skin breathe by living without make-up, especially foundation. Using make-up or foundation that are oil-based blocks the pores of your skin thereby resulting in blemishes. And if necessary, then use water-based make-up only, especially spot concealers rather than coating your entire face. In general, prefer stick with powder or gel blushers, and avoid cream foundations as much as possible.
9. Tie up your hair properly - Keep your hair away from your face as oily hair accompanies an oily skin.
10. Do not touch your facial skin - Avoid touching your face throughout the day as your hands deliver excessive oils and dirt.
11. Choose a powder for you - For that extra shine-free protection, use simple products for your oily face such as Johnsons Baby Powder. This makes a superb face powder when fluffed lightly over your makeup.
13. Splash on the hot suds - Hot water is a great solvent. So, warm water should be used to wash an oily face and that with plenty of soap. Hot water plus soap dissolves skin oil better than cold water and soap.
Navneet Brar is one of the very few who love to help others in need, just by sharing useful information on anything and everything on internet for FREE. So, go for more information on acne control through natural acne home remedies. And to get the latest updates on anything on internet, kindly visit his website www.top54u.com
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