"People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success"
.....Norman Vincent Peale
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Healthy Aging
5 Healthiest Anti-Aging Snacks:
Snacking often gets a bad rap, but if you make intelligent choices about what you eat, you can actually benefit your health and longevity. Read on to find out how!Why Snacks?Most of us are used to eating three times a day, but it is much healthier to eat smaller meals more frequently -
f ive small meals a day, for instance. Eating in this way delivers a steady stream of nutrients, blood sugar, and energy to your body throughout the day and is also much less taxing on the digestive and metabolic systems.
And when you eat more small meals throughout the day, you will most likely avoid the pitfalls of overindulging at your next meal and may actually consume fewer total calories for the day. Keep healthy "grab-and-go" snacks on hand all the time to avoid the tempting lure of high-calorie snacks. Here are my top five snack choices:
1. Nuts and Seeds Keep You Young: Healthy and appetizing, nuts and seeds are absolutely the best snack of the bunch. Helping yourself to a handful of nuts and seeds every day can improve circulation and muscle tone.
And nuts and seeds are especially full of arginine, an amino acid that helps to combat heart disease, impotence, infertility, and high blood pressure, and it also facilitates the healing process. Additionally, arginine can stimulate the pituitary gland at the base of the brain.
The pituitary releases growth hormones, which begin to decline quickly in humans after age 35. This means that after 35, your hormones start to plunge and you experience some aging symptoms. The skin loses elasticity, the muscle loses mass and strength, the lean body tissue decreases, fertility and virility decrease, and other signs of aging start to set in.
Many nuts and seeds are rich sources of vitamin E, lignants and omega-3 fatty acids, which protect you from heart disease and also from the ravages of aging.Almonds, pine nuts, sesame seeds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, peanuts, and pistachios: mix them in any combination and enjoy! Keep in mind that there are more nutrients in the raw form than roasted. Make sure that the nuts and seeds are fresh and not old and rancid.
2. An Apple a Day for Heart Health: There are many reasons to eat an apple - or two or three - every day. One study discovered that subjects who ate five apples or more a week had a healthier lung function than those who ate no apples.
And scientists have confirmed that apples also contribute to a healthy heart. Thanks to the fruit's rich pectin content, eating two to three apples per day leads to decreased cholesterol levels. Pectin also helps prevent colon cancer, one of the top causes of death in adults over age sixty.
3. Bring On the Berries: In season again, berries are bursting with antioxidants. The enticing red, purple, and blue skins of berries contain bioflavonoids, antioxidant compounds that reduce free radical damage.
These flavonoids are more potent antioxidants than vitamins C and E, and they also help to reduce inflammation - more effectively even than aspirin! • Blueberries are your best pick because not only do they have the highest level of antioxidant activity, but they also possess powerful neuroprotective properties that shield brain cells from damage , helping to slow down the age-related onset of memory loss, Alzheimer's, and senility. • Cherries also contain these beneficial anthocyanin compounds, which stimulate your pancreas to produce insulin. In fact, Chinese researchers have observed that cherries help keep diabetics healthy. These compounds also protect you against cancer, arthritis, and heart disease because they lower cholesterol.To learn more about the health benefits of berries, click here.
4. Avocado: Packed with NutrientsAmong the many antioxidant nutrients, glutathione is known as the "master antioxidant." This naturally occurring compound, found in avocados (as well as asparagus, walnuts, and fish), is made up of the three amino acids glycine, glutamic acid, and cysteine. Glutathione regulates immune cells, protects against cancer, and assists in detoxifying.
A deficiency in glutathione can play a part in diabetes, liver disease, heart disease, low sperm count, and premature aging. Avocados are also a source of L-cysteine, which helps protect your body from the harmful effects of pollution, chemicals, radiation, alcohol, and smoke. L-cysteine may also help boost immunity, protect you from heart disease, and build muscle. It is also useful for combating inflammation and encouraging healthy hair and nail growth. Pair your avocado with whole-grain crackers or whole-grain crisp breads for a fiber-rich tasty treat.
5. Apricots for Anti-Aging: One of the staple foods of the famously long-lived centenarians in the Hunza valley of the Himalayas is the apricot. Research has discovered that apricots have the highest levels and widest variety of carotenoids of any food.
Carotenoids are antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, reduce "bad cholesterol" levels, and protect against cancer. I hope you find the ways to nourish your body with healthy snacks! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me. May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
-Dr. Mao
(Posted on yahoo news - Mon, Jun 09, 2008, 2:24 am PDT )
Snacking often gets a bad rap, but if you make intelligent choices about what you eat, you can actually benefit your health and longevity. Read on to find out how!Why Snacks?Most of us are used to eating three times a day, but it is much healthier to eat smaller meals more frequently -
f ive small meals a day, for instance. Eating in this way delivers a steady stream of nutrients, blood sugar, and energy to your body throughout the day and is also much less taxing on the digestive and metabolic systems.
And when you eat more small meals throughout the day, you will most likely avoid the pitfalls of overindulging at your next meal and may actually consume fewer total calories for the day. Keep healthy "grab-and-go" snacks on hand all the time to avoid the tempting lure of high-calorie snacks. Here are my top five snack choices:
1. Nuts and Seeds Keep You Young: Healthy and appetizing, nuts and seeds are absolutely the best snack of the bunch. Helping yourself to a handful of nuts and seeds every day can improve circulation and muscle tone.
And nuts and seeds are especially full of arginine, an amino acid that helps to combat heart disease, impotence, infertility, and high blood pressure, and it also facilitates the healing process. Additionally, arginine can stimulate the pituitary gland at the base of the brain.
The pituitary releases growth hormones, which begin to decline quickly in humans after age 35. This means that after 35, your hormones start to plunge and you experience some aging symptoms. The skin loses elasticity, the muscle loses mass and strength, the lean body tissue decreases, fertility and virility decrease, and other signs of aging start to set in.
Many nuts and seeds are rich sources of vitamin E, lignants and omega-3 fatty acids, which protect you from heart disease and also from the ravages of aging.Almonds, pine nuts, sesame seeds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, peanuts, and pistachios: mix them in any combination and enjoy! Keep in mind that there are more nutrients in the raw form than roasted. Make sure that the nuts and seeds are fresh and not old and rancid.
2. An Apple a Day for Heart Health: There are many reasons to eat an apple - or two or three - every day. One study discovered that subjects who ate five apples or more a week had a healthier lung function than those who ate no apples.
And scientists have confirmed that apples also contribute to a healthy heart. Thanks to the fruit's rich pectin content, eating two to three apples per day leads to decreased cholesterol levels. Pectin also helps prevent colon cancer, one of the top causes of death in adults over age sixty.
3. Bring On the Berries: In season again, berries are bursting with antioxidants. The enticing red, purple, and blue skins of berries contain bioflavonoids, antioxidant compounds that reduce free radical damage.
These flavonoids are more potent antioxidants than vitamins C and E, and they also help to reduce inflammation - more effectively even than aspirin! • Blueberries are your best pick because not only do they have the highest level of antioxidant activity, but they also possess powerful neuroprotective properties that shield brain cells from damage , helping to slow down the age-related onset of memory loss, Alzheimer's, and senility. • Cherries also contain these beneficial anthocyanin compounds, which stimulate your pancreas to produce insulin. In fact, Chinese researchers have observed that cherries help keep diabetics healthy. These compounds also protect you against cancer, arthritis, and heart disease because they lower cholesterol.To learn more about the health benefits of berries, click here.
4. Avocado: Packed with NutrientsAmong the many antioxidant nutrients, glutathione is known as the "master antioxidant." This naturally occurring compound, found in avocados (as well as asparagus, walnuts, and fish), is made up of the three amino acids glycine, glutamic acid, and cysteine. Glutathione regulates immune cells, protects against cancer, and assists in detoxifying.
A deficiency in glutathione can play a part in diabetes, liver disease, heart disease, low sperm count, and premature aging. Avocados are also a source of L-cysteine, which helps protect your body from the harmful effects of pollution, chemicals, radiation, alcohol, and smoke. L-cysteine may also help boost immunity, protect you from heart disease, and build muscle. It is also useful for combating inflammation and encouraging healthy hair and nail growth. Pair your avocado with whole-grain crackers or whole-grain crisp breads for a fiber-rich tasty treat.
5. Apricots for Anti-Aging: One of the staple foods of the famously long-lived centenarians in the Hunza valley of the Himalayas is the apricot. Research has discovered that apricots have the highest levels and widest variety of carotenoids of any food.
Carotenoids are antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, reduce "bad cholesterol" levels, and protect against cancer. I hope you find the ways to nourish your body with healthy snacks! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me. May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
-Dr. Mao
(Posted on yahoo news - Mon, Jun 09, 2008, 2:24 am PDT )
Monday, June 16, 2008
It's All About You!!!
"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is for you..."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
World Seed Vault in Norway!
Here is some facinating news that everyone should know about! http://60minutes.yahoo.com/segment/177/doomsday_vault link found on yahoo news
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
"The Waitress"
Jenna (Keri Russell) is shy, fun, and inviting in her role of a waitress at a local restaurant where she creates and bakes incredibly awesome pies. She is a genius when it comes to new flavors and unique combinations. Unfortunately, she is in a horrible marriage that she desperately wants out of, but cannot figure out just how to leave her husband. She tries to save and hide money, but is caught. Then when she becomes pregnant with his baby, she is saddened and confused to the point that she doesn’t even want the baby. You could say it just isn’t a happy time for her. At least until she meets her new doctor, who she winds up having an affair with.
Now Joe (Andy Griffith) is the owner of the pie shop and he is always coming into the restaurant and giving the waitresses a hard time. Jenna is the only one that will wait on him due to his negative and sometimes insulting demeanor. If you listen closely though, Joe does seem to have a little bit of wisdom hidden within his negatives.
There are sad times, happy times, and some OMG what is she thinking… but in the end she finally makes the right decisions for her and the baby!
That's what life is virtually all about……make the right decisions & follow the right path! AND, by the way, if things don't go exactly the way you planned, so be it. Move on from there and learn from your mistakes!!! Have faith that you WILL make the right decisions and figure it all out along the way.
Now Joe (Andy Griffith) is the owner of the pie shop and he is always coming into the restaurant and giving the waitresses a hard time. Jenna is the only one that will wait on him due to his negative and sometimes insulting demeanor. If you listen closely though, Joe does seem to have a little bit of wisdom hidden within his negatives.
There are sad times, happy times, and some OMG what is she thinking… but in the end she finally makes the right decisions for her and the baby!
That's what life is virtually all about……make the right decisions & follow the right path! AND, by the way, if things don't go exactly the way you planned, so be it. Move on from there and learn from your mistakes!!! Have faith that you WILL make the right decisions and figure it all out along the way.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Beauty Tips:
Though I have never tried any of these, they just might work. Thought it would be interesting to share...
Beauty lies in your kitchen:
EGG: Beat an egg and apply on your face and neck as a mask. Lie down for 20 minutes then rinse your face with lukewarm water. It helps to clean and tighten your skin and reduces wrinkles.
SALT: If you are exhausted physically or mentally try this. Add 2tbsp salt in warm water and plunge your feet in it for while and you will feel better.
CASTOR OIL: Applying Caster oil on the eyelashes makes them long and thick.
HONEY: if you have an oily skin, use mask of honey mix with egg white, for further excellent results add 1 tbsp milk cream in it. It will add glow to your face.
CUCUMBER: Cucumber’s juice and slices of cucumber are good for black circles, is very common tip. Cucumbers are also cleansers. Crush cucumber and add 1 tbsp of milk in it. Apply on your face and after a while wash it thoroughly with tepid water.
POTATOES: shred potatoes tie in a piece of cotton cloth and put it over your eyes for about 10 to 20 minutes. It helps to firm puffy and baggy skin around eyes.
ref: http://www.sobiascollections.com/
Beauty lies in your kitchen:
EGG: Beat an egg and apply on your face and neck as a mask. Lie down for 20 minutes then rinse your face with lukewarm water. It helps to clean and tighten your skin and reduces wrinkles.
SALT: If you are exhausted physically or mentally try this. Add 2tbsp salt in warm water and plunge your feet in it for while and you will feel better.
CASTOR OIL: Applying Caster oil on the eyelashes makes them long and thick.
HONEY: if you have an oily skin, use mask of honey mix with egg white, for further excellent results add 1 tbsp milk cream in it. It will add glow to your face.
CUCUMBER: Cucumber’s juice and slices of cucumber are good for black circles, is very common tip. Cucumbers are also cleansers. Crush cucumber and add 1 tbsp of milk in it. Apply on your face and after a while wash it thoroughly with tepid water.
POTATOES: shred potatoes tie in a piece of cotton cloth and put it over your eyes for about 10 to 20 minutes. It helps to firm puffy and baggy skin around eyes.
ref: http://www.sobiascollections.com/
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
"Shattered"
Gerald (Neil Randall) and Abby (Maria Bello) seem to have it all. They have a great home, wonderful lifestyle, a beautiful daughter and more. But, everything starts to shatter when they decide to have a night out and leave their daughter with a babysitter. An armed man (Brosnan) emerges from the back seat of their car and the rest of the night is absolutely intense and frightening. Intense emotions are flying, and the perfect marriage feels like it has lost its elasticity.
Pierce Brosnan, whom I really like in most of his movies, plays a very strong forceful and believable ‘bad guy’ in this mystery / thriller. This is not your typical Brosnan movie like you’re thinking. He’s no James Bond in this film! He takes the couple and the viewer on a wild roller coaster ride of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the bitter end of the movie; and definitely keeps you guessing what the heck he is doing and why.
Pierce Brosnan, whom I really like in most of his movies, plays a very strong forceful and believable ‘bad guy’ in this mystery / thriller. This is not your typical Brosnan movie like you’re thinking. He’s no James Bond in this film! He takes the couple and the viewer on a wild roller coaster ride of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the bitter end of the movie; and definitely keeps you guessing what the heck he is doing and why.
Monday, June 2, 2008
"Mad Money"
Diane Keaton & Ted Danson portray a typical married couple who do not communicate very well, especially when it comes to finances. Bridget (Keaton) is a non working wife, who finds out that her husband has lost his high paying job and they may lose their high class comfortable lifestyle and have to sell their beautiful home. Bridget decides that she should get a job to help pay the bills. When she lands a job as a janitor at a Federal Reserve Bank; she is determined to find a way to steal some of the money that she so badly needs. Bridget devises a scheme to get the money out of the bank to recycle into the economy. She realizes she cannot do it alone and calls upon Nina (Queen Latifah), and Jackie (Katie Holmes) to help carry out her plans. The three of them are fool proof for the most part, until all of a sudden something goes wrong. As they eventually get caught, they wiggle their way out of the legalities and are free themselves of any jail time. Diane Keaton is witty, fun, and quite charming as she strategizes and finds ways to stash the money so it will not be found. The film is a lot of fun to watch and keeps you on your toes thinking at any time they may be caught in the act of stealing from a federal bank. I just kept thinking they are going to jail for a long long time. You will be humorously surprised to see what happens to them in the end.
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