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How Not to do Your Makeup!
Makeup
can be fun and if you're like me, you probably have tons of it stashed
in your bathroom and vanity. Do you ever go overboard with eye shadow
and liner? Well, you're not alone! Check out these photos of gals
who have over done their makeup with raccoon eyes and more.
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Just How Bad are
Hotdogs?
My Dad
was in the cattle business and we grew up having only certain types of
meat available to us. We were never allowed to eat at fast food
restaurants and hot dogs were basically forbidden food. Perhaps we were
deprived but I am very thankful that those eating rules were in place. I
subscribe to
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service
written by Andrew W.
Saul and their recent post outlines how putrid hotdogs really are. Here are a
few statistics you will appreciate: 155 million hotdogs are eaten over
the 4th of July holiday,
children who eat one hot dog a week
double their risk of a brain tumor and in landfills
whole hot dogs have been found, some of
them in strata suggesting an age upwards of several decades.
EWWWW! To read
the entire piece, click here
Broccoli Sprouts
Reason #1: A diet rich in broccoli sprouts can reduce H. pylori
infection, which is thought to contribute to peptic ulcers and stomach
cancer.
Reason #2: Broccoli sprouts may reduce the risk of skin cancer in people
who have overdone it in the sun. Researchers found the carcinogenic
properties of ultraviolet light exposure were counteracted by
sulforaphane in an animal study.
This is certainly more than enough evidence to encourage everyone to add
a heap of them to a daily salad. Sulforaphane is also available in
supplement form, for those of you who can't find them at the grocery
store.
http://www.broccosprouts.com/health/health.htm
What You MUST Know
About Triclosan
I received two newsletters from
Al Sears, MD,
outlining the dangers of Triclosan. It's usually found in toothpaste,
hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial soaps.
Jackie Silver - my Ageless Sister of
Agingbackwards.com and I
looked at her toothpaste and sure enough the toothpaste had a healthy
dose (.30%) of Triclosan which is a pesticide.
Dr. Sears states, "There’s no benefit to
putting an antibacterial in toothpaste. And it may even be harmful
because it allows bacteria to grow stronger and more resistant to
medication. So, the next time you get an infection, your body might not
be able to fight it.1
As bad as triclosan is in a hand
sanitizer, it’s even worse when you put it in toothpaste because
triclosan is easy to absorb in your mouth. And researchers have
identified it in deep tissues within 3 hours.2 Once it gets
there, it disrupts your thyroid gland. It can also make testosterone
drop by over 30 percent.3,4 Even worse, I’ve seen scientific
studies that concluded that tricolosan increased cancer risk."
I asked Jackie to show me her toothpaste
again when I was writing this piece - She had already thrown it away!
PS I use an all natural Oral Hygiene
Program called OraMD.
10 Best
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
We hear that
inflammation plays a huge part in our heath so if you have ever wondered
which foods could trigger it, this info from Andrew Rudman, ND, might
help.
These findings appeared in the
December 2009 issue of The Journal of Nutrition.
Now, here are Dr. Rubman’s picks of
the best and worst foods if you want to reduce inflammation in your
body...
Wild
salmon, mackerel and other omega-3-fatty-acid-rich fish.
Berries.
Green,
leafy vegetables (e.g., spinach and kale).
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc.).
Deeply
pigmented produce, such as sweet potatoes, eggplant and pomegranate...
along with carrots, plums, oranges, peppers, peas and red grapes.
Nuts.
Whole
grains.
Tea --
specifically black, green and white teas.
Cold-pressed fresh oils, including avocado, flaxseed and olive oils in
particular.
Spices
(specifically, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron).
10 WORST INFLAMMATORY FOODS
Desserts
made with lots of sugar (cookies, candy, ice cream and so on).
Sweetened
cereals.
"White"
carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, white potatoes, English muffins,
etc.).
Non-diet
soft drinks.
Anything
containing high-fructose corn syrup.
Processed
meats (bologna, salami, hotdogs, sausage and others made with
preservatives and additives).
French
fries, potato chips and other fried snack foods.
Fast
foods, most specifically the ones that are high-fat, high-calorie, high
simple carbohydrate -- which describes most of the inexpensive offerings
at quick-serve restaurants.
Margarine,
because it contains processed sterols called stanols that have been
implicated in both atherosclerosis and various fatty-deposit diseases.
Organ
meats such as liver, because these often contain undesirable products
including antibiotics, fertilizer and other unwanted residues.
How
to Feel Better Fast
While on the topic, Dr. Rubman added one more bit of information to this
"highly inflammatory" list. "It should also include almost any food
eaten quickly, especially if you drink a lot of liquid while eating," he
said, noting that this is all the more true for people who then end up
soothing their predictable digestive distress by taking anti-heartburn
medication. His advice is to eat slowly... chew thoroughly... avoid
liquids during a meal so that you don’t dilute the stomach acid and
reduce its ability to help digest food... and include items from the
"best" list in every meal, every day, while eliminating those from the
"worst" list or at least reserving them for an occasional treat. "Within
weeks, you will decrease your risk for disease, improve your digestion,
enjoy more energy and feel better overall," he promised.
Prepare a Heart-Attack/Health "Emergency Kit"
Jennifer
Mieres, MD
New York University Department of Medicine
 hat
it shoould contain: A bottle of uncoated aspirin... a contact list of
your physicians and key famil key family members and friends as well as
the hospital to go to in an emergency... a list of medications you are
currently taking... notes on any allergies or adverse reactions to
medications... medical-insurance plan information and the procedures to
follow for using your hospital of choice. Make sure your family members
know where you keep the "kit" in the event that they need it in an
emergency when you are disabled.
Ungie Bits - Custom Made Cereal
What a wonderful gift I received
from a special friend - custom made cereal without any chemicals and
just the things I like.
Yes, from
www.meandgoji.com came a most
delicious mix of 5 grain muesli, ground nutmeg, Goji, raspberry,
macadamia nuts and walnuts. I named my cereal Ungie Bits and you can
choose any name you like along with ingredients that suit your palate.
Served either heated or cold, it is a filling and delicious meal.
A one-half cup serving of Ungie
Bits has 166.5 calories, 5.3 grams of total fat, and 27.3 grams of carbs,
5.8 grams of protein. Each canister (yes, round cylinders take up
lots less room on the shelf) contains about 21 servings.
Avoid These
Five Aging Blunders
http://budurl.com/aczv
Who knew? Little, everyday
gaffes can add up and then all of a sudden, you can look dated, matronly,
even old...
With the start of a new decade, many people are
making their New Year's resolutions. Often included are, "Lose weight,"
"Improve nutrition," "Exercise regularly." These are all excellent and
well- meaning aims. As long as you're examining your lifestyle, read on
to be reminded of some aging "blunders" you would do well to avoid.
1. Gray roots. Nothing shouts, "I'm getting
older," like a stripe of gray roots. Gray hair can be beautiful, but
dark hair with gray roots...well, not so much. With today's convenient
touch-up color products, you can cover those roots in as little as 10
minutes.
2. Loose clothing. Contrary to popular thinking,
wearing clothes that are very loose-fitting do not make a person look
slimmer. It actually has the opposite effect. No matter what your shape,
fitted outfits make a person look thinner and more "put-together."
3. Heavy earrings. Did you know earlobes can
show your age?
Seriously. A lifetime of wearing very heavy
earrings takes its toll on those poor little earlobes, causing sagging
and an unsightly slash instead of a little round dot where the earring
is supposed to go.
Opt for smaller, lightweight styles or, if you
must wear a favorite pair of heavy earrings, take them off as soon as
possible.
4. Bare hands. A study that compared photos of
hands with nail polish and jewelry to the same hands with no polish and
jewelry revealed that the "dressed up" hands looked younger to the study
participants.
For instantly younger hands, try today's dark,
sassy nail polish shades and add a ring or bracelet.
5. Discolored teeth. Some medical issues can
cause teeth to discolor, but if your teeth are yellowed from age or
stained from red wine or coffee, you can usually successfully bleach
them. Check with your dentist for the best option for your particular
situation.
Happy new year! Use these shortcuts to start the new decade off with
a new, younger you. Submitted by
Aging Backwards Expert, Jackie Silver
Amazon.com.
Boswellia
I must admit, I had
never heard of Boswellia until I read about it on the HSI Baltimore
newsletter. Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory herb that offers
impressive results if you suffer from osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma,
rheumatoid arthritis and even colitis. It has been used for 2,000
years by
Ayurvedic physicians without harmful side effects.
Boswellia reduces not only the pain but it also stops the degenerative
actions that erode cartilage and joint tissues. Boswellia extracts
have also been used in the Ayurvedic treatment of respiratory ailments,
reducing mucus production and facilitating breathing, reducing bronchial
congestion.
http://www.herbal-provider.com/boswellia.html
http://www.healthherbs.com/product.php?pid=3390
4 Things You Must
Do Immediately to Avoid the Flu!
The winter flu
season is fast approaching and here are four things you must do
immediately to avoid the flu:
Wash your hands
often. Most surfaces, including skin, doorknobs, tabletops,
shopping cart handles, change, currency and more are convenient germ
spreaders so keep your hands free of sneaky viruses by washing your
hands frequently with soapy, warm water.
Avoid touching
your face. You would be surprised how often your fingers touch your
face: an itch, a rub, a pick can quickly transfer little critters
that hide under fingernails into your system.
Eat 1 to 2 cups of
raw vegetables daily. Finely chopped raw vegetables are delicious
when used as a side with scrambled eggs, broiled chicken breasts and
salad greens. Eating 51% raw, according to the recent documentary,
Food Matters, is the key to maintaining better health. Tiny,
delectable morsels of raw onion, broccoli, carrots, peppers,
cucumbers (the Persian cukes are my fav), taste amazing and your
body craves this type of nourishment.
Take Vitamin C
supplements. Rev up your immune system with Vitamin C. According
to the scientists featured on the highly acclaimed documentary,
Food Matters, large doses of Vitamin C daily is one of the best
choices to protect our bodies, reverse disease and maintain optimal
health.
Nature's Answer to
Soda Pop®
Zero Calories and 100% Natural - What could be better?
I have been a fan of Diet Rite®
soda for a long time.
It has zero calories, zero sodium but is sweetened with Splenda, the
ugly step-sister of Aspertame.
Zevia®
is different because it is sweetened with Stevia! There was a hip
teenage guy visiting my home; I asked him if he would like to try a new
zero calorie soft drink and give me his honest feedback regarding taste.
Long story short - he told me he liked the Cola taste and said it tasted
much better than Diet Pepsi®. I found Zevia
at Whole Foods Market and
it comes in six flavors: Cola, Twist, Black Cherry, Orange, Root
Bear, and Ginger Ale. UPDATE: Zevia sent us complimentary
cans and we love Orange, Black Cherry, Cola and Ginger Ale.
Vintage Jewelry
The ladies at my church have
such style and grace particularly when it comes to their fabulous
clothes and choice of jewelry.
Red Hat Sunday is certainly
spectacular; these gals in their purple outfits and red hats are
bedecked in splendid jewels. Recently I wore a bauble that the Red
Hatter's just loved and they were happy to learn that eBay was the
source.
From eye popping brooches to
flashy Swarovski bracelets and rings, the array of vintage jewelry is
heart stopping and stunning. Using eBay to add to your jewelry
collection is a very smart idea.
So the next time you want to
update your jewelry wardrobe and you don't want to break the bank, go to
eBay.com
and type "vintage jewelry" in the search box and spend a few minutes
considering your options. I bet you will have as much fun as I do and
who knows what treasures you will find!
Shape-wear Body
Armor
When I visited Dubai my
girlfriend was complaining that wearing a particular t-shirt made her
look lumpy. Haven't we all seen that look? Well, maybe Nina hasn't,
but the rest of us have probably had the desire to slice off a few
pounds to appear less bulky in our clothes.
I just happened to have the
right lingerie piece in my suitcase and gladly gifted that to my darling
friend. She was delighted by the underwire bra that was built in to the
tummy trimming seamless slimmer.
There are many brands in the
market today and in many price ranges. What I recently discovered is
that discount stores like Ross offer a wide selection for a fraction of
the cost. Who wants to pay full retail???
So if you are into comfort and
sleekness these lingerie items (invisible bras, torso cinchers, butt
enhancers and more) will tickle you pink.
Bad Circulation?
Having bad circulation is more than
just dealing with cold feet and hands. Its a sign that your heart is
trying hard to spread blood around the body. Take this as warning sign
that you need more physical activity. Walk for at least 15 minutes a
day, fast enough to keep your heart rate up, and you should sleep better
and have better circulation.
COFFEE TABLE FOOT REST
Anna McKenzie sent me
a link that is the perfect go-together if you have a coffee table that
is sometimes used as a footstool by the men in your household. Now I'm
not advocating that you allow just anyone to put their feet on your
coffee table but hey, I know that it happens. Check out this link:
www.comfyfootrest.com
LIFESTYLE LIFT
Those ads about the
LifeStyle Lift are pretty compelling but do you ever wonder if the
testimonials might fudge on the pain, recuperation time and the actual
results?
Realself.com has some very
interesting comments from those who have had this procedure. Please
keep in mind that surgical procedures are permanent but with temporary
results.
PORTION CONTROL & BODY SHAPE
My
walking partner, Marcia, and I frequently discuss our weight, eating
habits and more and what we've learned about ourselves is pretty
revealing. Consuming comfort foods such as potatoes, bread, rice
and pasta keeps our body shape heavy even though we are walking two
miles per day. It is only when we began to seriously address
portion control, adding green veggies, chicken breasts and stopping
those comfort foods did our
weight begin to drop and our body shape change. Here is an
article that gives you more info.
ALMOND MILK
Almond
Milk is
a "living food" made from RAW almonds.
This delicious drink is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, phytochemicals
from the brown skins, enzymes, and healthy omega fatty acids. Eight
ounces has 40 calories with 30 calories from fat, 2 grams carbohydrates.
Almond milk is lactose, cholesterol and casein free, it's made from real
almonds and it costs less than most pre-packaged non-dairy beverages.
Make Your Own
Almond Milk
I
drank Almond Milk on a regular basis until I discovered,
quite by accident, that most pre-packaged milks contained Soy. Recent
information has produced big questions about drinking soy
milk and using soy products so reluctantly I gave it up.
Then
recently I found a very easy Almond Milk recipe and decided to share
it with you. I hope you will try it and give me feedback.
Ingredients:
4 cups
filtered water
1 cup raw
almonds that have been soaked for 4 hours
Sweeteners
or flavorings – nutmeg, Stevia, honey even dates
Preparation:
Soak
almonds four hours and drain. Place 4 cups filtered water and
drained almonds into a blender and blend on high for one minute.
Strain with cheesecloth or a nut milk straining bag and voila! You
have fresh almond milk!
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