Benefits of Reiki

• Creates deep relaxation and aids the body to release stress and tension,
• It accelerates the body's self-healing abilities,
• Aids better sleep,
• Reduces blood pressure
• Can help with acute (injuries) and chronic problems
(asthma, eczema, headaches, etc.)and aides the breaking of addictions,
• Helps relieve pain,
• Removes energy blockages, adjusts the energy flow of the endocrine system
bringing the body into balance and harmony.
• Assists the body in cleaning itself from toxins,
• Reduces some of the side effects of drugs and helps the body to recover from drug therapy after surgery and chemotherapy,
• Supports the immune system,
• Increases vitality and postpones the aging process,

5 Foods That Help You Lose Weight by Melanie Haiken, Caring.com

Don’t get sucked into the idea that food is your enemy when you’re trying to lose weight. In fact, it’s just the opposite: Befriend the right foods, and the pounds are much more likely to peel off than if you just try to cut calories across the board. Here, five foods known by nutritionists to boost your body’s fat-burning potential
1. Oats
Wait a minute; aren’t oats a carb? Yes and no. Oats are a whole grain, and they’re high on what nutritionists call the “satiety index,” meaning oats have tremendous power to make you feel full. Not only that, they’re also high in soluble fiber, so they cut cholesterol and blood fat. Oats digest slowly, so they don’t raise your blood sugar, and they keep you feeling filled up well into the late morning. Old-fashioned steel-cut and rolled oats, with up to 5 grams of fiber per serving, are best, but even instant oatmeal has 3 to 4 grams of fiber per serving.
2. Apples
To keep the pounds at bay, eat an apple–or two–a day. Numerous studies have found that eating an apple a half hour to an hour before a meal has the result of cutting the calories of the meal. Why? The fiber in the apple makes you feel full, so you eat less. Recent research suggests eating apples has other benefits, too; the antioxidants in apples appear to prevent metabolic syndrome, the combination of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and prediabetes that tends to accompany thickening around the waist. Also, apples are high in pectin, which binds with water and limits the amount of fat your cells can absorb
3. Eggs
Nutritionists have been trying for some years to restore the reputation of the lowly egg. No longer thought to be a cholesterol-booster (eggs contain a different type of cholesterol than that in humans), eggs are a concentrated form of animal protein without the added fat that comes with meat. Dietary studies have repeatedly found that when people eat an egg every morning in addition to (or instead of) toast or cereal, they lose twice as much weight as those who eat a breakfast that’s dominated by carbs.
4. Cinnamon
This simple spice appears to have the power to help your body metabolize sugar, according to surprising data that came out of a USDA study involving diabetics. Eating as little as 1/4 to 2 teaspoons of cinnamon a day was found to reduce blood sugar levels and cut cholesterol from 10 to 25 percent. So add cinnamon to smoothies, sprinkle it on your cereal, or flavor your coffee with it.
5. Almonds and Almond Butter
Another counter intuitive choice; aren’t nuts and nut butters supposed to be incredibly fattening? Well, almonds are calorie-dense, but they also pack a huge nutritional punch–and they’re particularly effective in counteracting cholesterol and triglycerides. One study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating almonds was as effective as taking a statin. Spreading almond butter on your morning toast gives you a nice protein boost while preventing the carbs in the toast from spiking your blood sugar

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Coffee blocks breast cancer!

Until recently, women were told to cut way back on caffeinated coffee to breasts being lumpy - and even benign lumps, it was thought could turn into cancer over time. Not so! “There is no link between benign breast lumps and caffeine,” declares Dixie J. Mills, M.D., Clinical research director for the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation in Santa Monica, CA. What’s more Swedish scientists just discovered that caffeine in coffee hampers the growth of abnormal cells. Even Better: Downing two to three cups a day may delay – even prevent-breast cancer in some women, thanks to compounds in coffee that effect estrogen levels, reducing your risk of developing the more common form of the disease, estrogen-dependent cancer. Bonus: “coffee’s antioxidants help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease,” says Dave Grotto, R.D.,.D.N., author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life. Article from Women’s World 7/21/08
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How to Hug

Most times, at least here in the U.S., when we go in for a hug we go towards the person's right cheek. Maybe this is because most of us are right handed, but it seems to be the norm. If you do the muscle testing after this hug, you'll find that your muscle is weaker, meaning your energy level is down. However, when we hug left cheek to left cheek instead, the muscle testing shows that we are stronger, or that our energy level is up. Why is this? When we hug on the right side, we're connecting liver to liver. Our liver is where we hold our anger, so we are actually sharing our anger with each other for a brief moment. That weakens our energy. On the other hand, when we hug left to left, we connect at our heart centers, where we hold our love. So for that brief moment, we are sharing our love from that place in our hearts. Try it, and see if you can feel the difference!

Minerals – Magnesium

What it is:

An essential mineral found in dark green vegetables, seeds, legumes, nuts, and whole grains.

Benefits:

Boots immunity, keeps bones strong, regulates blood sugar levels, and promotes normal blood pressure. Also assists the absorption of calcium

Provide by Tiffany Plate in Deliciousliving annual guide.

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Watermelon - The Health Benefits

Watermelon - The Health Benefits

Younger-looking skin

Enjoying as little 2 cups of watermelon a day slashes a women ( or persons) risk of suffering from sun-related skin cancer by 40 percent, according to research in The Journal of Nutrition. That’s because watermelon is nature’s richest source of lycopene, an antioxidant that scavenges the UV-induced free radicals that cause sunburn and wrinkling. Note: lycopene also support prostrate health for men.

Sound Slumber

Eating a few slices of the fruit after dinner can extend deep stages of sleep by 27 percent, say scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The item that provides this push is the watermelon’s polysaccharide carbohydrates rev the body’s output of serotonin. When levels of this neurotransmitter rise at night, the brain is less sensitive to disruptive stimuli (like noise) during sleep.

Boundless Pep

A daily serving of watermelon has been shown to hoist energy levels by up to 23 percent. Part of the credit goes to the fruit’s vitamin B₆, which the body uses to synthesize feel-good dopamine. Plus, watermelon’s magnesium assists in the body’s formation of adenosine triphosphate. Like a rechargeable battery, this nucleotide fuels cellular function for all-day zip.

Rapid Healing

Consuming watermelon ensures quick recovery from summertime scrapes. The fruit is packed with amino acid citrulline, which the body converts to arginine. Arginine speeds the delivery of white blood cells to injury sites, plus spurs the growth of new skin tissue. Research shows that these processes can help heal three times faster.

Article in Aug 11, 2008 “First” magazine by text persons Lorraine Sullivan and Carey Yorio.

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more Hugs, Fewer Drugs

More Hugs, Fewer Drugs

To treat a repeat episode of depression, try getting Mom, Dad, and the kids involved. Family talk therapy was more effective at treating recurrent clinical depression than increasing antidepressant dosage in a 1-year study at the University of Bologna in Italy. Six patients who upped their meds relapsed a year later, while only one of those who tried family counseling became depressed again. One theory why: Depression recurrence can be sparked by changes at home, say researchers, such as a child departing for college.

Article on pg 130 Prevention Mag dtd April 2008

Healthy Coffee Anyone?

Healthy Coffee Anyone?
By Dr. Diane Spindler

We have all heard that coffee is bad for our health. What if I told you that coffee can be good for you? What If I told you about a Healthier coffee than commercially processed coffees, yet gives you all the rich flavor and even more energy than fully-caffeinated coffee? What if I told you that this coffee might actually improve your sleep, balance your pH, increase oxygen to your brain, help balance your weight, and boost your overall health so efficiently that you can feel the benefits almost immediately?

What if I told you that this is REAL coffee (not a coffee substitute) grown and processed organically without the use of chemicals, pesticides, hormones or artificial fertilizers? What if I told you that this coffee actually helps to remove toxins from your body, and with every cup you drink, you can feel better and realize increasing health benefits? And, what if this particular coffee tastes good, really good?

For the first time in America, there is a healthy coffee! I’m very pleased to tell you that there is a coffee (and a great tea and cocoa beverage) that the entire family can safely drink that is absolutely loaded with health-giving properties. These beverages are even good for children.

In fact, children who drink the zero caffeine chocolate beverage may be sleeping more soundly and focusing better in school. And, this gourmet product, grown and produced without chemicals and pesticides, is available to you for at, or below, market value, averaging $20.00 for 30 servings wholesale, and about $32 retail.

What makes this coffee healthy?

This particular brand of coffee, tea and delicious hot cocoa contains an incredible taste-free mushroom substance that, once added to the beverages, provides incredible health properties. This coffee is very low in acid and has a dramatically diminished caffeine effect. The mushroom in the coffee has been used medicinally in Asia for over 2,000 years. And, guess what? This mushroom substance, conveniently pre-mixed in great tasting coffee, has just become available in the United States. The name of the mushroom is Ganoderma lucidum.

What is Ganoderma?

Ganoderma lucidum is the scientific name

Gano Cafe

for a species of red mushroom that has been cultivated on plantations and grown wild in Asia for thousands of years. Ganoderma contains more than 200 active elements that are known to improve health. Here are a few that modern science is currently focusing on:

Polysaccharides
·Strengthen the body’s immune system
·Balance blood sugar level and improves pancreatic functions
·Protects against degeneration of skin cells and eliminates dead surface cells which improves skin texture and reduces the appearance of aging
·Controls destruction of healthy cells throughout the body
·Eliminates accumulated toxins

Organic Germanium
.Increases oxygen in the blood system

·Reduces fatigue and increases vitality
·Strengthens the immune system

·Increases the metabolism
·Contains an abundance of anti-oxidants that control or inhibit damaging free radicals. (Free radicals are a major cause of cell degeneration, cancer and aging).
·Assists our body’s natural ability to fight cancer cells

Adenosine
·Reduces cholesterol and body fat
·Helps to unclog arteries plugged with fatty deposits, and supports liver function
·Balances the metabolic rate and boosts energy
·Prevents fragmentation of platelets which can cause blockages in the circulatory system

Triterpenoid
·Fortifies and improves the digestive system
·Inhibits allergies, relieves sinus congestion, and helps with respiratory problems
·Reduces cholesterol and fat

Ganoderic Essence
·Rejuvenates the body’s tissues and cells
·Boosts all the body’s functions
·Helps to maintain youthfulness and contributes to improved vitality
·Overcomes skin disorders and beautifies the skin
·Is effective for relieving external problems such as scrapes, skin wounds, psoriasis, bug bites, stings, sunburn, mouth ulcers, and external bleeding.

Plus, the scientific documented research on the effect of Ganoderma lucidum on cancer cells, HIV, diabetes and blood pressure is amazing. Ganoderma has no known side-effects! You can read more about Ganoderma lucidum on the National Medical Library Publication website, www.pubmed.com. For thousands of years, Ganoderma Lucidum has been highly regarded by the Chinese as the "Miraculous King of Herbs."

You can drink coffee and be healthy, too!

Finally you, too, can benefit from the miracle of Ganoderma If you are interested in more information on this product you can contact:

Clare Sheufelt

(517) 414-0965

http://www.drinkcoffeeloseweight.us/

Why 8 -8oz glasses of water per Day

Dr. Chet says:

How Is 8 x 8 Justified?
Let’s get back to the original question of the eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. Is it justified? Let's look at a basic physiology textbook, such as Guyton’s Textbook of Medical Physiology (1). You find in a section in the chapter on fluid balance that they talk about how much water we lose every day under normal conditions:

• Skin (not from sweat)--12 ounces
• Lungs--12 ounces
• Sweat--4 ounces (without exercise)
• Feces--4 ounces
• Urine--48 ounces
• Total: 80 ounces per day. And remember, that’s without sweating due to exercise or high heat and humidity.

The recommended 8 x 8 would provide 64 ounces, and that means we would be 16 ounces short based on typical fluid loss, even before your daily exercise routine. That’s why eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid per day is still a good idea. Notice I said fluid. Tea, coffee, sports and energy drinks, soft drinks, juice--all fluids count toward that total.

There’s one more thing that you’ll probably read somewhere and that’s the water in fruits and vegetables counts toward that total. I agree, but most of us eat only three or four servings of fruits and vegetables per day, if that. Let’s say you start your day with an orange; that’s four ounces of fluid. Later, with your dinner, you have a medium baked potato along with a cup of broccoli; that would add four ounces and three ounces respectively. Then let’s say you top it off with a banana--another three ounces. From the foods you ate, you got 14 ounces of water--you still need another 66 ounces. And that’s why eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid per day is still a good idea. Now you know why. Bottoms up!

References:

1. Guyton and Hall. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 10th Edition. W.B. Saunders. Pps 264-5. 2000.

Quick Tip - Smile

COME ON, Smile
When older women flash a board smile, they're perceived even by younger people as more youthful and appealing, according to a study published in Psychology and Aging. Prevention Oct 2007 pg 185