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Stretching & Yoga

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:34:24 -0400

Stretching and yoga aren't just for swamis who can foldthemselves up like pretzels, or movie stars who have nothingbetter to do with their days! It can be a beneficial practice toall who use it, and one doesn't have to adopt the worldview ofthe swamis in order to reap benefits from it. The pace of ourlives these days is crazy--some would argue destructive.Yoga proponents say that learning the art form will not make youdull, but more magnetic, and show you the importance of slowingdown. Yoga's 'inactivity' can insert a moment to breathe in themidst of the hustle and bustle of life, can clear your mind, andre-energize you with just a few simple techniques.The first lesson in any Yogic theory is how to relax. Thisdoesn't mean you flop on the sofa and become a couch potato;instead it is defined as 'a conscious transfer of energy fromone department of nature to another....' Even if you do this for minutes at a time over a beverage, you're on your way torelaxing. It will inc...

How Can Green Tea Benefit My Family?

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:24:00 -0400

No doubt you've heard of Green Tea and the health benefits youcan experience from drinking it.Are you giving your family this powerful antioxidant daily?Here is a refresher on some of the benefits you can experiencewith Green Tea.Historically, Green Tea has been one of the world's most popularbeverages. The Chinese have been drinking it for thousands ofyears. It is now the second most popular beverage in the world,after water!Green tea is made from the Camellia Sinensis plant...as is blacktea. The difference is that Green Tea is unfermented, whichmeans that the powerful antioxidant properties are fully intact.The power of Green Tea lies in its catechin polyphenols,particularly something called epigallocatechin gallate say that times fast!. EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: not only doesit inhibit the growth of tumors, it kills cancer cells withoutharming healthy tissue.Green Tea has been reported to:Assist in weight loss.According to a a study conducted at the Uni...

Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) And Weight Loss

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:42:33 -0400

It seems lately that I have come across an abundance ofinformation on the benefits of consuming green tea. Because ofthis, I have been inspired to compile some of the information -specifically regarding green tea and weight loss.Green tea contains a number of things that are reported to bevery healthful for you. Among these are:Tannins, phenols, polyphenols, and flavanoid compounds, theamino acid theanine, and catechins of which egcg seems to be themost beneficial.Some of the reported benefits you will see when researchinggreen tea are: Protecting skin from ultraviolet radiation Protectionagainst a number of different cancers Increased life span Protection of the brain Increased antioxidant levels Theanine has been reported to negate the jittery effect ofcaffeine, and heighten mental acuity and some have even saidgive a relaxed but aware state. Last but not least areincreased fat metabolismThis increased fat metabolism is what is of most interest topeople ...

Microwave Ovens & the Healthfulness of Microwaved Food

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:32:49 -0400

Microwave ovens do have benefits. They are certainlyconvenient. They are more energy-efficient than other cookingmethods. But are they safe? And do they produce food thatcontributes to the health of our bodies? While there is not enough evidence to require warning labels onmicrowave ovens, or to remove them from the market, there isconcern both about the safety of our exposure to microwaves andthe healthfulness of microwaved food. THE DANGERS OF MICROWAVES Even microwave ovens that are functioning perfectly emitmicrowaves. Safety standards set by the US Food and DrugAdministration FDA allow microwave emissions of up to onemilliwatt per square centimeter mWcm when the oven ispurchased, and up to mWcm after the oven has been in use.Studies on industrial exposure recommend that daily exposureshould not exceed one milliwatt for more than one minute.Average home use of microwave ovens far exceed this. Workers who are exposed to microwaves on the job experiencehe...

MAKE FOOD YOUR FRIEND

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:21:07 -0400

The food you choose to eat, can be your answer to a healthyvibrant body or it can be the cause of your sick body. The factis we need good nutrition for good health. Good nutritioncanbebroken into four categories: water, carbohydrates, proteinand fat. WATER; water is an essential nutrient involved in everyfunction of the body. It helps transport nutrients and wasteproducts in and out of cells. We need to drink at least to glasses of filtered water each day. CARBOHYDRATES; carbohydratessupply the body with energy. The best carbohydrates are fromplants and include: fruits, vegetables, legumes peas, beans ormilk and milk products. Young children need higher amounts ofdairy products as they grow. Adults should refrain from too manydairy products, because they are acid forming foods. To learnmore about acid forming foods and how it relates to our health,refer to; www.herbshealth.net and read the article called 'TheFountain Of Youth'. PROTEIN; Protein is essential f...

Exhausted Interns

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:37:24 -0400

Copyright Daily News CentralThe common practice of requiring physicians-in-training to workmany double, and even triple, shifts results in performancereductions equivalent to the effects of drinking several ouncesof alcohol, according to a new study led by a University ofMichigan sleep researcher published in the Journal of theAmerican Medical Association.Depending on the type of medical or surgical care they decide tospecialize in, young doctors can spend anywhere from three to years in training. The first year -- the internship -- isconsidered the most intense. Thirty-four Brown University Medical School pediatric residentscompleted standardized tests following two different schedules:a month of -hour work weeks in office-based clinics with noovernight duties; and a month of -hour work weeks, includingday shifts in the hospital's wards or intensive care units, plusovernight shifts once every four or five nights. Vigilance, Attention Following the month of...

Things To Make Your Restaurant Much More Noticeable

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:40:04 -0400

Don't get too frustrated if your sales have gone down in your restaurant. This is the norm for right now. It is tougher on small independents because those big chains do a lot of advertising and that gets them tons of attention. You have to think of different ways to get some focus on your place that won't cost you an arm and a leg. There are some oddball ways to do just that. You can also consider using promotional advertising too.If your demographic that you are after includes the youngest set of the population then you can do some fun things that will appeal to them and to moms. One idea is having a small kids area that is set in a safe spot. Highly visible and close to moms table. You could even have the tables that ring the kids are reserved for families with small children. That way the moms could sit and chat while the kids play. It could be like a fast food play area only more upscale and smaller. The same idea. Keeping kids occupied and close by so moms can hand out in a nice ...

Menu Marketing Ideas for a New Restaurant

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:15:12 -0400

Menus serve as one of a restaurant's essential in-house marketing materials. They help establish a restaurant's theme, reinforce its name, and, present customers with the type of food they serve. When it comes to starting a new restaurant, professionally-printed menus can be effective marketing materials for the following reasons:' Professional Look ' Achieve a professional, upscale look with expertly-designed menus. Since these menus are one of the first items seen by the customer, menus have to create a great first impression. It's advisable to use the services of a reputable and experienced online printing company who can offer a wide collection of designs in a print-ready design library. Online printing reviews give helpful information on types of print jobs and customers' experiences. It's also easy to find a printer in a local state using the internet. Just type in ...