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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Heart to Heart
In honor of Valentines Day (this coming Monday), here are five books that feature hearts in one way or another.
Hear Your Heart
by Paul Showers
illustrated by Holly Keller
Collins, 40 pages
Published: 2000
Lilys Chocolate Heart
by Kevin Henkes
Greenwillow Books, 24 pages
Published: 2003
Valentine Hearts: Holiday Poetry
selected by Lee Bennet Hopkins
illustrated by Joann Adinolfi
Turtleback, 32 pages
Published: 2005
Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart
by Jane OConnor
illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
HarperFestival, 24 pages
Published: 2009
My Heart Is Like a Zoo
by Michael Hall
Greenwillow Books, 32 pages
Published: 2009
This last book has a great trailer. Enjoy!
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Hear Your Heart
by Paul Showers
illustrated by Holly Keller
Collins, 40 pages
Published: 2000
Lilys Chocolate Heart
by Kevin Henkes
Greenwillow Books, 24 pages
Published: 2003
Valentine Hearts: Holiday Poetry
selected by Lee Bennet Hopkins
illustrated by Joann Adinolfi
Turtleback, 32 pages
Published: 2005
Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart
by Jane OConnor
illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
HarperFestival, 24 pages
Published: 2009
My Heart Is Like a Zoo
by Michael Hall
Greenwillow Books, 32 pages
Published: 2009
This last book has a great trailer. Enjoy!
Monday, March 16, 2015
How to Get Off Psychoactive Drugs Safely
How to Get Off Psychoactive Drugs Safely: There is Hope. There is a Solution. Paperback – February 20, 2011
Author: James Harper N.C. | Language: English | ISBN: 1460944453 | Format: PDF, EPUB
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How to Get Off Psychoactive Drugs Safely: There is Hope. There is a Solution. – February 20, 2011
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- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 20, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1460944453
- ISBN-13: 978-1460944455
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #59 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Reference > Drug Guides
This books site, The Road Back, offers a plethora of favorable reviews from those whove used this book to ease off psycho-active drugs and into a wellspring of new health. Ditto for a web search of the books title. Its thus suspicious to me that neither reviewer, of the two reviews present as I write this, has created any other Amazon reviews. Moreover, neither reviewer has put forth authentic critique or content analysis. One of these two was asked by a reader for follow-up experiences in using the books approach, but has never checked back in.
To me, these reviews are meaningless, and I urge you to look past them. Because these two reviewers havent been motivated to write feedback on any other Amazon product, I wonder if the submissions are the work of Big Pharma. Perhaps they are efforts to dissuade readers from considering this approach, an approach that uses research to question the use of some of their biggest profit makers, while also providing the basis for all-natural alternatives. Of course, Im not saying that no authentic critique of this approach exists, but it isnt present here. At any rate, the approach is self-critical (which the author notes), meaning that it is continually evolving and self-correcting, so as to produce even better results.
Despite Big Pharmas inviting ads, taking psychoactive drugs is hardly ones best possible choice when facing difficulties (far from it!). Moreover, this option has consequences which are often kept from the limelight. As for your doctor, he/she is visited regularly by Big Pharma sales reps, but most definitely is not called upon regularly by those whove benefited from this approach. Think about that before you fold under the pressure of entities which put profit above everything else.
I weaned myself off of 150mg Effexor XR in 2007 over a 4 month period and suffered greatly for it, most especially in the long run (ie, 7 months later). I had a false relapse of major depression because of it and went on another drug. At this time, Im in contact with a woman through an online forum who is going through an Effexor taper (down dose) at this moment. She is following this book to the letter and purchasing TBR supplements. Her journey isnt easy but it is a lot more positive than mine was. In the future, I will use the guidelines in this book to taper (down dose) off of my current medication, which is not a "dirty" drug like Effexor. The secret is this book, a Paleo or JNK diet, and patience. You have to give your brain and body time to adjust and return to homeostasis via SLOW, small incremental changes. In short, following this book, changing your lifestyle, and going as slowly as possible is key. Dont become arrogant or frustrated. Youll go too fast and crash. Be smart--not emotional. The drug withdrawals will be emotional enough for you. Ha! UPDATE: Im currently using The Road Back Program and their TRB detox/taper kits. I actually feel better OFF of this drug than ON it. The only side-effect Im having is that Im tired. I may order AdMax/FemLife and see how it works. Im tapering slowly (3 months) and just started personal training 3x week, so its hard to tell what is causing what. (For dirty drugs like, Effexor or Paxil you may need to take 2 years to detox. Do whats right for YOU.) UPDATE: JANUARY 2014, Im completely off all unwanted medication and have been for a few months now. I still take a sleeping aid at bedtime, but Im happy with that. I feel clear-headed and even-keeled for the first time in about 13 years.
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Monday, March 9, 2015
Steps To Get A Hair Spa At Home
You are a beautiful woman, you have an amazing personality, you are known for your wonderful dressing sense, but your hair always puts you in an embarrassing situation. You spend hefty amounts in hair salon and beauty parlour; it relieves you for some time but again your hair looks dull. If you face this hair problem very often and tired of spending too much money, start a hair treatment at home. Does it sound tough? Dont worry it is really very easy and never puts a load on your pocket also. Hair spa at home does not require anything much expensive or exclusive. Most of the products you need for a hair spa are available in your kitchen only. There are 5 steps of a homemade hair spa which includes- massaging, steaming, washing, conditioning and applying hair mask. Things you need for hair spa: Hair oil of your choice, conditioner (homemade or readymade), hair mask (homemade or readymade).
Step 1: Massage your scalp
This is the first step to start a hair treatment at home. Massage your head with any hair nourishing oil for 15-20 minutes. You can use olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil or sesame oil. The best is to mix equal parts of all of them and use it. Massage softly with your fingertips. It increases blood circulation and helps increase hair growth.
Step 2: Steam warm hair
Dip a towel or cotton cloth in warm water and squeeze it to remove excess water. Wrap this towel around your head covering all your oiled hair. It helps oil penetrate deep inside the scalp and nourishes the hair. This step takes at least 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3: Wash your hair
Now wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use cold or lukewarm water to wash your hair. Hot water bath causes dandruff, itchy and dry scalp, and weakens hair roots.
Step 4: Apply conditioner
After shampooing, apply conditioner on your hair. You can either use homemade conditioner or any market product that suits your hair. For homemade conditioner, boil tea leaves in water and add lemon juice to it. Use this concoction as a conditioner after shampoo.
Step 5: Apply a hair mask
This last step provides all required nourishment to your hair. You can buy a hair mask from the market or make it at home as per your needs and the things available at home. There are different homemade hair masks that you can try for the treatment.
Now you have learned how to do hair spa at home. Do it once every week or in 15 days and see the difference. You will definitely get the desired results very soon.
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Step 1: Massage your scalp
This is the first step to start a hair treatment at home. Massage your head with any hair nourishing oil for 15-20 minutes. You can use olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil or sesame oil. The best is to mix equal parts of all of them and use it. Massage softly with your fingertips. It increases blood circulation and helps increase hair growth.
Step 2: Steam warm hair
Dip a towel or cotton cloth in warm water and squeeze it to remove excess water. Wrap this towel around your head covering all your oiled hair. It helps oil penetrate deep inside the scalp and nourishes the hair. This step takes at least 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3: Wash your hair
Now wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use cold or lukewarm water to wash your hair. Hot water bath causes dandruff, itchy and dry scalp, and weakens hair roots.
Step 4: Apply conditioner
After shampooing, apply conditioner on your hair. You can either use homemade conditioner or any market product that suits your hair. For homemade conditioner, boil tea leaves in water and add lemon juice to it. Use this concoction as a conditioner after shampoo.
Step 5: Apply a hair mask
This last step provides all required nourishment to your hair. You can buy a hair mask from the market or make it at home as per your needs and the things available at home. There are different homemade hair masks that you can try for the treatment.
- Mix one or two eggs according to your hair length with some coconut oil. And apply it as hair mask. Cover the hair with a warm towel for minimum 20 minutes and then wash off with a mild shampoo.
- Mash a ripe banana, and mix with olive oil, egg, honey, milk. Blend and apply on your hair. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash off.
- A mixture of banana, honey, yogurt and olive oil also does wonders to your hair. You can also apply this homemade hair mask.
Now you have learned how to do hair spa at home. Do it once every week or in 15 days and see the difference. You will definitely get the desired results very soon.
Purple sweet potato Benefits to Your Health
Purple sweet potato is usually regarded as a plebeian or rustic food. Although the food is rustic and countrified many health benefits that can be gained from this sweet, even very far from todays modern food (fast food).
Purple sweet potato contains lysine, Cu, Mg, K, Zn average of 20%. He is also a good source of carbohydrates and other calories high enough. Coupled with a good source of vitamins and minerals, vitamins contained in sweet potatoes, including vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin (vitamin B1) and riboflavin. While the sweet potatoes minerals such as iron (Fe), phosphorus (P), and calcium (Ca).
Other ingredients are protein, fat, crude fiber and ash. Total content of purple pigments (anthocyanins) varies at each plant and ranged from 20 mg/100 g and 600 mg/100 g fresh weight. Total anthocyanin content of purple sweet potato is 519 mg/100 g fresh weight.
The following are some of the health benefits of purple sweet potato:
1. anthocyanin in purple sweet potato is useful as an antioxidant that can absorb air pollution, oxidation in the body and inhibits blood clotting so the health of the blood flow more smoothly.
2. content of beta-carotene, vitamin E and C are useful as antioxidants and cancer preventing various cardiovascular diseases.
3. fiber and pectin in sweet purple very well to prevent digestive disorders such as hemorrhoids, constipation to colon cancer.
4. purple sweet potato anthocyanins also have physiological functions eg antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, protection against liver damage, heart disease and stroke.
5. active ingredient selenium and iodine twenty higher than other sweet potatoes, purple sweet potato that can be anti-cancer.
6. purple sweet potatoes have antioxidant and antibacterial activity of 2.5 and 3.2 times higher than that of the several varieties of "blueberry"
7. but it can serve as a source kabohidrat for the body and as a natural food coloring.
Still looking purple sweet potato as a food rustic and countrified ..? seen from the many health benefits that result from purple sweet potato, there is no harm in it as well as we try to sweet tastes good. One thing to remember too much consumption of cassava may cause us frequent flatulence (farting).-Db-
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Purple sweet potato contains lysine, Cu, Mg, K, Zn average of 20%. He is also a good source of carbohydrates and other calories high enough. Coupled with a good source of vitamins and minerals, vitamins contained in sweet potatoes, including vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin (vitamin B1) and riboflavin. While the sweet potatoes minerals such as iron (Fe), phosphorus (P), and calcium (Ca).
Other ingredients are protein, fat, crude fiber and ash. Total content of purple pigments (anthocyanins) varies at each plant and ranged from 20 mg/100 g and 600 mg/100 g fresh weight. Total anthocyanin content of purple sweet potato is 519 mg/100 g fresh weight.
The following are some of the health benefits of purple sweet potato:
1. anthocyanin in purple sweet potato is useful as an antioxidant that can absorb air pollution, oxidation in the body and inhibits blood clotting so the health of the blood flow more smoothly.
2. content of beta-carotene, vitamin E and C are useful as antioxidants and cancer preventing various cardiovascular diseases.
3. fiber and pectin in sweet purple very well to prevent digestive disorders such as hemorrhoids, constipation to colon cancer.
4. purple sweet potato anthocyanins also have physiological functions eg antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, protection against liver damage, heart disease and stroke.
5. active ingredient selenium and iodine twenty higher than other sweet potatoes, purple sweet potato that can be anti-cancer.
6. purple sweet potatoes have antioxidant and antibacterial activity of 2.5 and 3.2 times higher than that of the several varieties of "blueberry"
7. but it can serve as a source kabohidrat for the body and as a natural food coloring.
Still looking purple sweet potato as a food rustic and countrified ..? seen from the many health benefits that result from purple sweet potato, there is no harm in it as well as we try to sweet tastes good. One thing to remember too much consumption of cassava may cause us frequent flatulence (farting).-Db-
6 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Simple Evil
Cholesterol is there evil and good. What if the bad cholesterol in your body is high? You certainly have to be alert because of the threat of heart disease and blood vessels will be lurking.
Sometimes you feel youve done the best to lower cholesterol, but still no luck. Maybe some of you have already tried to cholesterol-lowering drugs as a way menurunan cholesterol is too high, but what about your diet? Have you changed it to be more healthy? Because even with treatment, but without the proper diet, cholesterol could remain high.
Did you know that you can reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the body as much as 10-20 percent just by changing your diet so that your food is low in cholesterol.
So, how can you know the foods that can make your cholesterol go down? Well ... lets look at the following simple tips
1. Increase consumption of foods low in cholesterol, such as soybeans, kidney beans, tofu, tempeh, fresh fruit, whole grains, vegetables, and vegetable juice.
2. Make oatmeal for breakfast because many studies have shown that oatmeal is very good for lowering your cholesterol levels.
3. Replace your regular egg consumption with low cholesterol eggs, these eggs can you get in the supermarket or at the market.
4. Try changing your habits are happy to consume foods that contain lots of fat, such as fetucini bersaus cream, coconut milk berkuah foods, fried foods and offal, with a variety of vegetables sauteed with a little oil.
5. Expand the variety of food you eat celery, basil, and cilantro.
6. Replace margarine and oil consumption of less healthy oils are better for your cholesterol, such as coconut oil.
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Sometimes you feel youve done the best to lower cholesterol, but still no luck. Maybe some of you have already tried to cholesterol-lowering drugs as a way menurunan cholesterol is too high, but what about your diet? Have you changed it to be more healthy? Because even with treatment, but without the proper diet, cholesterol could remain high.
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So, how can you know the foods that can make your cholesterol go down? Well ... lets look at the following simple tips
1. Increase consumption of foods low in cholesterol, such as soybeans, kidney beans, tofu, tempeh, fresh fruit, whole grains, vegetables, and vegetable juice.
2. Make oatmeal for breakfast because many studies have shown that oatmeal is very good for lowering your cholesterol levels.
3. Replace your regular egg consumption with low cholesterol eggs, these eggs can you get in the supermarket or at the market.
4. Try changing your habits are happy to consume foods that contain lots of fat, such as fetucini bersaus cream, coconut milk berkuah foods, fried foods and offal, with a variety of vegetables sauteed with a little oil.
5. Expand the variety of food you eat celery, basil, and cilantro.
6. Replace margarine and oil consumption of less healthy oils are better for your cholesterol, such as coconut oil.
Australian scientists find a vaccine to prevent new strains of flu virus
Scientists at the University of Melbourne, Australia, discovered a new breakthrough in the search for better vaccines to prevent new strains of flu virus. They say, cells known as T-cells could be the key to a universal flu vaccine.
They find out why the influenza virus usually avoid white cells that protect the body from infection. The use of T-cells to attack the new virus strain will produce a vaccine that is durable and broad coverage in preventing seasonal and pandemic flu outbreaks.
One of the scientists involved in the study, Professor Stephen Turner, said the study will complement the existing treatment of the flu.
"I want to emphasize that we are not trying to replace the existing vaccine that actually works well," said Professor Stephen as reported by the BBC correspondent in Sydney, Phil Mercer.
Other viral infections
"The problem with the existing vaccine is the virus could change, so we are looking for is value added to existing vaccines so that we can produce not only antibodies but also immune T-cell immunity wider if the virus changes without our knowledge," added Professor Stephen .
In addition to potentially generate a universal vaccine, these findings may also reveal a better understanding of immune white blood cells against viral infections, including HIV and hepatitis C.
Every year recorded between three and five million cases of severe flu. The virus is killing 500,000 people per year worldwide.
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They find out why the influenza virus usually avoid white cells that protect the body from infection. The use of T-cells to attack the new virus strain will produce a vaccine that is durable and broad coverage in preventing seasonal and pandemic flu outbreaks.
One of the scientists involved in the study, Professor Stephen Turner, said the study will complement the existing treatment of the flu.
"I want to emphasize that we are not trying to replace the existing vaccine that actually works well," said Professor Stephen as reported by the BBC correspondent in Sydney, Phil Mercer.
Other viral infections
"The problem with the existing vaccine is the virus could change, so we are looking for is value added to existing vaccines so that we can produce not only antibodies but also immune T-cell immunity wider if the virus changes without our knowledge," added Professor Stephen .
In addition to potentially generate a universal vaccine, these findings may also reveal a better understanding of immune white blood cells against viral infections, including HIV and hepatitis C.
Every year recorded between three and five million cases of severe flu. The virus is killing 500,000 people per year worldwide.
Healthy Foods To Burn Fat In Stomach
Healthy Foods To Burn Fat In Stomach
1. Organic eggs are one good source of protein. Research shows that chickens raised in a natural environment produces eggs that are better than those raised in captivity industry. In addition, organic eggs have a protein content with better quality than non-organic eggs. Protein can help to develop muscle tissue and burn fat.
2. Catch fish, most fish we eat today were raised in fish farms. This makes them much less nutritious. Wild caught fish contain more omega 3 fatty acids omega 6 and a bit of bad.
3. Coconut oil - healthy oil is often used by athletes because it is easily converted into energy and can enhance physical performance. The fat in coconut oil does not accumulate in the heart and arteries and so much more healthy than most other types of fat.
4. Almond and wallnuts are healthy foods that help to burn fat. They are rich in protein and healthy fats, and they also help you combat hunger because they can provide a sense of fullness for a longer period of time. Do not eat too much, but make sure to include them in your diet.
5. Berries such as cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which are good for your health. Berries are also rich in fiber, slows the absorption of carbohydrates and helps you stay full for a long time. Acai berry is also very good but be sure to buy from reliable sources.
Sources: forum.kompas.com
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