I've just found out about this: Don't throw your old bras away - Donate them to charity with the BreastTalk.co.uk Bra Appeal. This is what they say:
We're asking for all your old bras as long as they are in good condition and straps and clasps are in good working order. Send them to us and we can distribute them to charities throughout the UK and overseas.
There are many women across the world who for some reason don't have a bra. They may be homeless in the UK or living in a country where the price of a bra is more than a meal for their family. The BreastTalk.co.uk Bra Appeal is trying to help these women by collecting and distributing your unwanted bras to charities in the UK and abroad. http://www.breasttalk.co.uk/bra-appeal/
What a great reason to clear out your undie drawer!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Vitamin D for pregnant and nursing women
The BBC has reported that the UK Department of Health is advising that pregnant and breastfeeding women should be supplementing with vitamin D to reduce the risk of rickets in children.
On our secure online shop we sell both a vitamin D supplement and an all-round nutritional supplement for pregnant and lactating women.
On our secure online shop we sell both a vitamin D supplement and an all-round nutritional supplement for pregnant and lactating women.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Do we really need to take nutritional supplements?
Do we really need to take nutritional supplements? I think the answer to this question is ‘yes’.
Many people take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement as an insurance policy – just in case the diet is not quite right, but there seems to be mounting evidence that people are often short of nutrients, such as iron, magnesium and zinc. This may not be enough to bring about the classic deficiency illnesses, such as scurvy and goitre, but a lot of people feel less than well a lot of the time. May be a good all round nutritional supplement is not just an insurance policy but also a necessity for some people.
Children’s requirements are different to adults not only in terms of taste(!) but alos in terms of the strength of different nutrients. Women past menopausal age are advised to take a multivitamin supplement that doesn’t contain extra iron.
Many people take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement as an insurance policy – just in case the diet is not quite right, but there seems to be mounting evidence that people are often short of nutrients, such as iron, magnesium and zinc. This may not be enough to bring about the classic deficiency illnesses, such as scurvy and goitre, but a lot of people feel less than well a lot of the time. May be a good all round nutritional supplement is not just an insurance policy but also a necessity for some people.
Children’s requirements are different to adults not only in terms of taste(!) but alos in terms of the strength of different nutrients. Women past menopausal age are advised to take a multivitamin supplement that doesn’t contain extra iron.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Tea Tree Cream
In the week this enquiry came in from a prospective customer:
Please advise me whether it is safe to use Tea Tree Cream on a 3-month old baby's face & neck.
This was my reply:
in general yes it is, but as with all creams you need to be sensible and use it sparingly and not close to the eyes etc.
Please advise me whether it is safe to use Tea Tree Cream on a 3-month old baby's face & neck.
This was my reply:
in general yes it is, but as with all creams you need to be sensible and use it sparingly and not close to the eyes etc.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Organic Luxury Valentine Gift Idea
Organic skin care company Raw Gaia has produced a new gift set in time for Valentine's day - “I Love You” Box.
The “I Love You” Box contains some of the purest skin care products available anywhere in the world and a delicious raw, organic chocolate bar. All the products are vegan chemical-and cruelty-free.
The “I Love You” Box contains the following items:
Raw Chocolate Face Pack. It is made with four natural ingredients carefully chosen for their nourishing and beautifying properties: raw chocolate powder, -one of the highest known sources of antioxidants in the world-, red clay, turmeric and amla fruit powder. 50g jar
For Her Daughters Living Moisturiser. A beautiful feminine cream with revitalising rosehip, evening primrose and palmarosa. 60 ml jar
Sweet Orange Living Lip Balm. A soothing vegan lip balm with zesty orange essential oil. 10 ml tin
Living Beauty Massage Bar. Made with solid, organic and cold-pressed cacao butter and in a lovely heart shape, it helps to soften and beautify the skin. 50g bar
“Real Orange ” Raw Chocolate Bar. Hand-made by Brighton-based Total Raw Food, Real Orange is a delicious raw chocolate bar, with 58% raw cocoa solids and a delicious orange flavour. It is a smooth blend of ethically sourced, organic and raw ingredients including cocoa (cacao) butter, agave nectar, cocoa powder, carob, sesame seeds and a hint of orange essential oil. 40g bar
The “I Love You” Box retails at £32 and is available from Raw Gaia at www.rawgaia.com and on 01273 311 476.
Further information about this gift set
The “I Love You” Box contains some of the purest skin care products available anywhere in the world and a delicious raw, organic chocolate bar. All the products are vegan chemical-and cruelty-free.
The “I Love You” Box contains the following items:
Raw Chocolate Face Pack. It is made with four natural ingredients carefully chosen for their nourishing and beautifying properties: raw chocolate powder, -one of the highest known sources of antioxidants in the world-, red clay, turmeric and amla fruit powder. 50g jar
For Her Daughters Living Moisturiser. A beautiful feminine cream with revitalising rosehip, evening primrose and palmarosa. 60 ml jar
Sweet Orange Living Lip Balm. A soothing vegan lip balm with zesty orange essential oil. 10 ml tin
Living Beauty Massage Bar. Made with solid, organic and cold-pressed cacao butter and in a lovely heart shape, it helps to soften and beautify the skin. 50g bar
“Real Orange ” Raw Chocolate Bar. Hand-made by Brighton-based Total Raw Food, Real Orange is a delicious raw chocolate bar, with 58% raw cocoa solids and a delicious orange flavour. It is a smooth blend of ethically sourced, organic and raw ingredients including cocoa (cacao) butter, agave nectar, cocoa powder, carob, sesame seeds and a hint of orange essential oil. 40g bar
The “I Love You” Box retails at £32 and is available from Raw Gaia at www.rawgaia.com and on 01273 311 476.
Further information about this gift set
Monday, January 21, 2008
Farm Animals And The Environment
Here's another reason to go vegetarian or at least eat more vegetarian meals:
According to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, farmed animals are a top contributor to today’s serious environmental problems. The report found that livestock produced 35 percent to 40 percent of all methane emissions (which have 23 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide), 65 percent of nitrous oxide (which is 320 times as warming as carbon dioxide), and 64 percent of ammonia, which contributes to acid rain. In addition to climate changes, the growth of global meat production adds immensely to water pollution and the reduction of forests for livestock grazing. Nearly 30 percent of the Earth’s entire land surface is used for grazing animals, and that amount is expected to grow because the global livestock sector is growing faster than any other agricultural sub-sector.
Steinfeld H, De Haan C, Blackburn H. Livestock-Environment interactions: Issues and options. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United States Agency for International Development and the World Bank. 2006. Available at: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5305e/x5305e00.htm# Accessed: Dec. 4, 2006.
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
According to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, farmed animals are a top contributor to today’s serious environmental problems. The report found that livestock produced 35 percent to 40 percent of all methane emissions (which have 23 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide), 65 percent of nitrous oxide (which is 320 times as warming as carbon dioxide), and 64 percent of ammonia, which contributes to acid rain. In addition to climate changes, the growth of global meat production adds immensely to water pollution and the reduction of forests for livestock grazing. Nearly 30 percent of the Earth’s entire land surface is used for grazing animals, and that amount is expected to grow because the global livestock sector is growing faster than any other agricultural sub-sector.
Steinfeld H, De Haan C, Blackburn H. Livestock-Environment interactions: Issues and options. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United States Agency for International Development and the World Bank. 2006. Available at: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5305e/x5305e00.htm# Accessed: Dec. 4, 2006.
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
vegetarian glucoamine and chondroitin?
I received this email this morning from a potential customer:
I have been recommended by my physio to take Glucosamine and Chondroitin(?). Your site was recommended by a friend but on looking cannot find Chondroitin. Can you please advise me. It needs to be vegetarian too.
Here's my reply:
you are quite right we don't sell chondroitin on the site.
As far as I know it's never vegetarian ( extracted from cow, pig, shark, fish and bird cartilage) so for that reason we don't sell it. Not all glucosamine is Ok either as often it comes from shellfish but ours is OK for us veggies. I have been a veggie (apart from a minor lapse of about two weeks) for about 30 years and am a member of the Vegetarian Society so I look very carefully at anything I'm thinking of selling.
I have been recommended by my physio to take Glucosamine and Chondroitin(?). Your site was recommended by a friend but on looking cannot find Chondroitin. Can you please advise me. It needs to be vegetarian too.
Here's my reply:
you are quite right we don't sell chondroitin on the site.
As far as I know it's never vegetarian ( extracted from cow, pig, shark, fish and bird cartilage) so for that reason we don't sell it. Not all glucosamine is Ok either as often it comes from shellfish but ours is OK for us veggies. I have been a veggie (apart from a minor lapse of about two weeks) for about 30 years and am a member of the Vegetarian Society so I look very carefully at anything I'm thinking of selling.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Help With New Year's Resolutions
Are your new year’s resolutions running out of steam? Did you start off optimistic that this year you would do it, but now those resolutions are an embarrassment? You may want to lose weight or to give up smoking, to be prettier or nicer, to learn a new language or forget old habits. The big problem, of course, is not making the resolutions but in keeping them. But don’t give up. Even though it’s no longer new year’s day, think about the energy and determination you had at that time to succeed, to get yourself sorted.
So how can you increase your chance of sticking to your resolutions? Remember the carrot-and-stick of traditional thinking? It still has relevance today. Think about the past: what has motivated you to do things you didn’t want to do or that were difficult? These don’t have to be major goals, just tasks that you managed to complete in spite of yourself. Did you decide to give yourself a reward when you completed the task? Did you think about the satisfaction you would feel when you achieved your goal? If these or similar approaches got you going, you are motivated by the carrot. If, however, you kept reminding yourself of the disapproval you would experience if you didn’t complete your task, or if you decided to deny yourself something until you completed your goal, you are motivated by the stick.
Is it sometimes the carrot and sometimes the stick? Can you see a pattern to this? Are work goals usually motivated by the stick, and home goals by the carrot? Do you ever use both at the same time?
Whatever pattern emerges, apply this to your new year’s resolutions. Add the carrot and/or stick to help you achieve what you want.
Also remember that there may be professionals who can help you. Hypnotherapists, for example, can help people who want to lose weight or give up smoking. Life Coaches are an excellent resource if you feel you are stuck in a rut, playing and replaying old behaviour that doesn’t work. To find a suitable professional ask around, visit one of the local natural health centres, check out our therapist listing, or check out Yellow Pages. Don’t be frightened of phoning several therapists to find the one you feel is best for you. Most therapists are quite happy to talk to prospective clients who are unsure about making an appointment, (and if they're not don't make an appointment!)
If you don't fancy seeing a therapist, self-hypnosis CDs can be very helpful too. There's a huge range to help you with all sorts of new year's resolutions.
So how can you increase your chance of sticking to your resolutions? Remember the carrot-and-stick of traditional thinking? It still has relevance today. Think about the past: what has motivated you to do things you didn’t want to do or that were difficult? These don’t have to be major goals, just tasks that you managed to complete in spite of yourself. Did you decide to give yourself a reward when you completed the task? Did you think about the satisfaction you would feel when you achieved your goal? If these or similar approaches got you going, you are motivated by the carrot. If, however, you kept reminding yourself of the disapproval you would experience if you didn’t complete your task, or if you decided to deny yourself something until you completed your goal, you are motivated by the stick.
Is it sometimes the carrot and sometimes the stick? Can you see a pattern to this? Are work goals usually motivated by the stick, and home goals by the carrot? Do you ever use both at the same time?
Whatever pattern emerges, apply this to your new year’s resolutions. Add the carrot and/or stick to help you achieve what you want.
Also remember that there may be professionals who can help you. Hypnotherapists, for example, can help people who want to lose weight or give up smoking. Life Coaches are an excellent resource if you feel you are stuck in a rut, playing and replaying old behaviour that doesn’t work. To find a suitable professional ask around, visit one of the local natural health centres, check out our therapist listing, or check out Yellow Pages. Don’t be frightened of phoning several therapists to find the one you feel is best for you. Most therapists are quite happy to talk to prospective clients who are unsure about making an appointment, (and if they're not don't make an appointment!)
If you don't fancy seeing a therapist, self-hypnosis CDs can be very helpful too. There's a huge range to help you with all sorts of new year's resolutions.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
On the weekend of the 26-27 January 2008, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place. It's the world's biggest bird survey and the RSPB's biggest event of the year!
Last year over 400,000 people took part by counting the birds in their garden for an hour. It's really simple to do so you don't have to be an expert and it gives the RSPB a vital snapshot of the UK's birds each winter. Over a period of just one hour, participants are asked to record the highest number of each bird species seen in their garden (not flying over) at any one time. Then all you do is note them on the counting sheet provided and send it in to us. Our scientists can then use the information and patterns in bird numbers to help prioritise our bird conservation work.
Find out more on the RSPB web site.
Last year over 400,000 people took part by counting the birds in their garden for an hour. It's really simple to do so you don't have to be an expert and it gives the RSPB a vital snapshot of the UK's birds each winter. Over a period of just one hour, participants are asked to record the highest number of each bird species seen in their garden (not flying over) at any one time. Then all you do is note them on the counting sheet provided and send it in to us. Our scientists can then use the information and patterns in bird numbers to help prioritise our bird conservation work.
Find out more on the RSPB web site.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Organic Skin Care Range
For the last two months I’ve been using Beyond Organics skin care range – made by Marianne Tregoning near Helston in Cornwall. At the risk of sounding like one of those adverts I’d like to really recommend it to you all.
My skin is softer and more luminescent. I love the smell. The range is completely organic and suitable for vegetarians. Do give it a try.
You can see more about it at the Beyond Skincare web site.
(I have no financial or other incentive to let you know about this - I just love the stuff!)
My skin is softer and more luminescent. I love the smell. The range is completely organic and suitable for vegetarians. Do give it a try.
You can see more about it at the Beyond Skincare web site.
(I have no financial or other incentive to let you know about this - I just love the stuff!)
Friday, January 11, 2008
Breast cancer
One in nine women in the UK will get breast cancer during their lives - a truly startling statistic. This is more than double the amount that were affected 30 years ago.
Risk factors include HRT, increasing alcohol consumption, meat consumption, delayed childbirth and less breastfeeding.
Source: www.vegetarian.org.uk
Risk factors include HRT, increasing alcohol consumption, meat consumption, delayed childbirth and less breastfeeding.
Source: www.vegetarian.org.uk
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Many of you know our online shop as a place to buy effective nutritional supplements, but I thought I’d remind you that we also have great products for pregnant women:
*** Multivitamin & Mineral supplement for women trying to get pregnant, who are pregnant or breastfeeding
*** A self-hypnosis pregnancy CD helping you to be relaxed and calm through your pregnancy
*** A maternity TENS machine for a more pain-free birth
*** A homeopathic childbirth kit - I’ve had several mums buy this as a great gift for a pregnant daughter or daughter-in-law
And we also sell two organic cotton gift sets for newborn babies – it’s difficult for the online image to do justice for these, but everyone goes ‘aah!’ when they see them.
For more information on all our products check out the shop
And remember everything – including the supplements – comes with a 60-day money back guarantee.
*** Multivitamin & Mineral supplement for women trying to get pregnant, who are pregnant or breastfeeding
*** A self-hypnosis pregnancy CD helping you to be relaxed and calm through your pregnancy
*** A maternity TENS machine for a more pain-free birth
*** A homeopathic childbirth kit - I’ve had several mums buy this as a great gift for a pregnant daughter or daughter-in-law
And we also sell two organic cotton gift sets for newborn babies – it’s difficult for the online image to do justice for these, but everyone goes ‘aah!’ when they see them.
For more information on all our products check out the shop
And remember everything – including the supplements – comes with a 60-day money back guarantee.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Low-Fat and Fat-Free Milk Linked to Prostate Cancer
Here's some interesting information on low fat milk:
Two new studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed a positive correlation between low-fat and nonfat milk consumption and the risk of prostate cancer.
One study looked at questionnaires by 82,483 men in the Multiethnic Cohort Study, 4,404 of whom developed prostate cancer over a mean follow-up of eight years. Whether in the form of food or supplements, there was no association between calcium and vitamin D intake and prostate cancer risk. However, consuming 1 cup or more per day of low-fat or nonfat milk showed a positive association for developing prostate cancer, while whole milk consumption showed a decreased risk for total prostate cancer (includes nonadvanced, advanced, and fatal cases).
The other study assessed food frequency questionnaires among 293,888 participants of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP Diet and Health Study, 10,180 of whom were total prostate cancer cases. Skim milk consumption at two or more servings per day was positively associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Park S, Murphy SP, Wilkens LR, et al. Calcium, vitamin D, and dairy product intake and prostate cancer risk: the Multiethnic Cohort Study. Am J Epid. 2007;166:1259-1269.
Park Y, Mitrou PN, Kipnis V, et al. Calcium, dairy foods, and risk of incident and fatal prostate cancer: the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Am J Epid. 2007;166:1270-1279.
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Two new studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed a positive correlation between low-fat and nonfat milk consumption and the risk of prostate cancer.
One study looked at questionnaires by 82,483 men in the Multiethnic Cohort Study, 4,404 of whom developed prostate cancer over a mean follow-up of eight years. Whether in the form of food or supplements, there was no association between calcium and vitamin D intake and prostate cancer risk. However, consuming 1 cup or more per day of low-fat or nonfat milk showed a positive association for developing prostate cancer, while whole milk consumption showed a decreased risk for total prostate cancer (includes nonadvanced, advanced, and fatal cases).
The other study assessed food frequency questionnaires among 293,888 participants of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP Diet and Health Study, 10,180 of whom were total prostate cancer cases. Skim milk consumption at two or more servings per day was positively associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Park S, Murphy SP, Wilkens LR, et al. Calcium, vitamin D, and dairy product intake and prostate cancer risk: the Multiethnic Cohort Study. Am J Epid. 2007;166:1259-1269.
Park Y, Mitrou PN, Kipnis V, et al. Calcium, dairy foods, and risk of incident and fatal prostate cancer: the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Am J Epid. 2007;166:1270-1279.
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Reducing Cravings
I was listening yesterday to a radio interview with the author of a book on food cravings. She stated categorically that, after eating, insulin is produced which stops fat-burning for 3 hours. She repeated this ‘fact’ several times, and from this had drawn various conclusions about what and how we should eat.
One of the conclusions was that we should only eat three times a day – if we ate, more frequently, then the insulin would stop our body burning fat. This information flies in the face of much research that suggests that eating frequent smaller meals containing some protein is the best way to reduce cravings and give satisfactory long-term weight loss.
This does not mean it is wrong – even scientific ‘facts’ do get regularly overturned, but this does not make sense on a lot of different levels. It is a very simple model of the body – hormones such as insulin interact with each other – and anyway there are huge differences between individuals.
Anyway is the body really that precise? She didn't say ‘about 3 hours’. What happens if the person does something that demands a lot of calories in those three hours?
I think this was real nonsense and felt sad that BBC Radio 2 had given air-time to the promotion of a book with half-baked theories in it like this.
One of the conclusions was that we should only eat three times a day – if we ate, more frequently, then the insulin would stop our body burning fat. This information flies in the face of much research that suggests that eating frequent smaller meals containing some protein is the best way to reduce cravings and give satisfactory long-term weight loss.
This does not mean it is wrong – even scientific ‘facts’ do get regularly overturned, but this does not make sense on a lot of different levels. It is a very simple model of the body – hormones such as insulin interact with each other – and anyway there are huge differences between individuals.
Anyway is the body really that precise? She didn't say ‘about 3 hours’. What happens if the person does something that demands a lot of calories in those three hours?
I think this was real nonsense and felt sad that BBC Radio 2 had given air-time to the promotion of a book with half-baked theories in it like this.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Adverse Drug Reactions
If you are in the UK and have had an adverse reaction to a drug, you can report it using the yellow card scheme. Many drugs have side effects - if you;ve exoerienced any, help to make drugs safer by feeding this information back to the authorities.
5 Fitness and Nutrition Tips That Will Refocus Your Life and Career!
Lynn VanDyke always writes high energy articles that get you going. Here's an example:
5 Fitness and Nutrition Tips That Will Refocus Your Life and Career!
By Lynn VanDyke, Master Trainer and Creator of http://www.Melt-The-Fat.com
Your career is probably one of your greatest stressors. You want to earn more income. You want to receive more recognition for your hard work. You want more of a challenge. You want to be more dedicated. You want to thrive and succeed.
Many clients come to me burned out from working day in and day out. They have low energy and trouble sleeping. They lack passion for life. They are searching for that drive and focus that they used to have.
All of my successful clients shared certain traits. Perhaps the most important trait was trust. They trusted themselves and they trusted me. Their body was screaming for activity and nutrients. Their body craved healthy and vibrant foods. My successful clients trusted their body’s enough to become a willing participant in their own fitness and health program.
These successful clients trusted me. They knew that my 5 tips to fat loss was the absolute best, common sense, direct, no fluff route to health. They also know that overall health and fitness leads to a more positive outlook on life. Are you seeing the path to a better career yet?
Start by focusing on you. Get your nutrition and fitness program in gear. Get healthy and centered. This will result in a glowing, radiant, positive attitude. Your life will enhance. Colleagues will notice. Bosses will notice. Your career will improve. Your marriage will improve. Your life will improve!
Follow these 5 tips to fat loss and watch as your body, attitude and life make dramatic changes.
1) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. The first meal should be eaten within an hour after waking and each meal thereafter should be 2-3 hours apart. Each meal should contain a protein and a carb.
Sample protein and carb meals include: salad with mandarin oranges and raspberry vinaigrette dressing topped with chicken slices, cottage cheese and blueberries, whole wheat wrap with black bean spread and chicken slices, sweet potato and turkey, oatmeal and egg whites, or veggie medley and tofu.
2) Drink a cup of water at each meal. It’s also healthy to drink herbal teas or a bit of green/white/red/black teas. It’s best to avoid soda, lemonade, coffee, energy drinks, juices and other processed, high sugar beverages.
3) Get your rest! Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. It’s also best to take at least 48 hours of rest between strength training the same muscles and taking 1-2 days off from exercising per week.
Resting is not a sign of laziness. It is a sign of a competent and educated exerciser. Overtraining is a serious concern that everyone must be cautious of. Rest your muscles and your mind. You’ll reap more rewards!
4) Cardio should be done at different intensity levels and different session lengths. Consider doing a low intensity/long session, a high intensity/short session and a few medium intensity/medium length sessions. Always start your cardio routine with a warm up and gradually work into higher intensities.
Look into interval training. Interval training has been very effective at burning fat and it helps diminish the boredom factor.
5) Strength train each muscle 1-3 times per week. You should lift a proper weight and perform the proper amount of sets/reps for your strength training method. Always focus on lifter a lighter weight when first starting out. Focus on form and posture. As your confidence increases, begin to work with heavier weights.
Women should also lift heavier weights. It is very hard for women to bulk up and gain massive muscle. To be lean and toned, lifting heavier weights is one of the secrets to success.
Combining these 5 fitness and nutrition tips will yield a healthier and happier individual. Whether you’re a model walking down the runway or an accountant sitting behind a desk, the success of your career and your life starts with your health. Become an active participant sooner than later!
About the Author:
Lynn VanDyke is the creator of the wildly popular ebook, Melt the Fat. It comes complete with over 100 exercises, 160 daily menus, 63 ways to stick with it, 100 strength training routines, 800 healthy meal suggestions and loads more. Learn more by visiting: http://www.Melt-the-Fat.com
5 Fitness and Nutrition Tips That Will Refocus Your Life and Career!
By Lynn VanDyke, Master Trainer and Creator of http://www.Melt-The-Fat.com
Your career is probably one of your greatest stressors. You want to earn more income. You want to receive more recognition for your hard work. You want more of a challenge. You want to be more dedicated. You want to thrive and succeed.
Many clients come to me burned out from working day in and day out. They have low energy and trouble sleeping. They lack passion for life. They are searching for that drive and focus that they used to have.
All of my successful clients shared certain traits. Perhaps the most important trait was trust. They trusted themselves and they trusted me. Their body was screaming for activity and nutrients. Their body craved healthy and vibrant foods. My successful clients trusted their body’s enough to become a willing participant in their own fitness and health program.
These successful clients trusted me. They knew that my 5 tips to fat loss was the absolute best, common sense, direct, no fluff route to health. They also know that overall health and fitness leads to a more positive outlook on life. Are you seeing the path to a better career yet?
Start by focusing on you. Get your nutrition and fitness program in gear. Get healthy and centered. This will result in a glowing, radiant, positive attitude. Your life will enhance. Colleagues will notice. Bosses will notice. Your career will improve. Your marriage will improve. Your life will improve!
Follow these 5 tips to fat loss and watch as your body, attitude and life make dramatic changes.
1) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. The first meal should be eaten within an hour after waking and each meal thereafter should be 2-3 hours apart. Each meal should contain a protein and a carb.
Sample protein and carb meals include: salad with mandarin oranges and raspberry vinaigrette dressing topped with chicken slices, cottage cheese and blueberries, whole wheat wrap with black bean spread and chicken slices, sweet potato and turkey, oatmeal and egg whites, or veggie medley and tofu.
2) Drink a cup of water at each meal. It’s also healthy to drink herbal teas or a bit of green/white/red/black teas. It’s best to avoid soda, lemonade, coffee, energy drinks, juices and other processed, high sugar beverages.
3) Get your rest! Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. It’s also best to take at least 48 hours of rest between strength training the same muscles and taking 1-2 days off from exercising per week.
Resting is not a sign of laziness. It is a sign of a competent and educated exerciser. Overtraining is a serious concern that everyone must be cautious of. Rest your muscles and your mind. You’ll reap more rewards!
4) Cardio should be done at different intensity levels and different session lengths. Consider doing a low intensity/long session, a high intensity/short session and a few medium intensity/medium length sessions. Always start your cardio routine with a warm up and gradually work into higher intensities.
Look into interval training. Interval training has been very effective at burning fat and it helps diminish the boredom factor.
5) Strength train each muscle 1-3 times per week. You should lift a proper weight and perform the proper amount of sets/reps for your strength training method. Always focus on lifter a lighter weight when first starting out. Focus on form and posture. As your confidence increases, begin to work with heavier weights.
Women should also lift heavier weights. It is very hard for women to bulk up and gain massive muscle. To be lean and toned, lifting heavier weights is one of the secrets to success.
Combining these 5 fitness and nutrition tips will yield a healthier and happier individual. Whether you’re a model walking down the runway or an accountant sitting behind a desk, the success of your career and your life starts with your health. Become an active participant sooner than later!
About the Author:
Lynn VanDyke is the creator of the wildly popular ebook, Melt the Fat. It comes complete with over 100 exercises, 160 daily menus, 63 ways to stick with it, 100 strength training routines, 800 healthy meal suggestions and loads more. Learn more by visiting: http://www.Melt-the-Fat.com
Friday, January 04, 2008
Weight Loss Pills That Work
One of the great things about having an internet shop is when people give you positive feedback. Even though I know the stuff we sell works, I'm always pleased when customers have the experience and let me know.
Today I had an email from Tracy Williams in Hampshire (UK) she has been trying the WeightLess weight loss supplement and she told me this:
"I now constantly feel like I have just eaten the largest roast dinner!"
She's only been taking them a few days and is delighted. This really must be one of the best weight loss supplements around.
I also had a very positive comment today about the TENS machine we sell too.
Today I had an email from Tracy Williams in Hampshire (UK) she has been trying the WeightLess weight loss supplement and she told me this:
"I now constantly feel like I have just eaten the largest roast dinner!"
She's only been taking them a few days and is delighted. This really must be one of the best weight loss supplements around.
I also had a very positive comment today about the TENS machine we sell too.
Protest About Broiler Chickens
I don't know if anyone is interested in joining a campaign to help end the suffering of broiler chickens, but River Cottage on channel 4 have started a petition on the following website www.chickenout.tv, to end it, and they need as many supporters as they can find. Hope you can help and give the chickens a brighter new year.
Ginger And Infection
More proof of the efficacy of ginger:
Ginger extract inhibits LPS induced macrophage activation and function
Sudipta Tripathi , David Bruch and Dilip S Kittur
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:1doi:10.1186/1472-6882-8-1
Published:
3 January 2008
Abstract (provisional)
Background
Macrophages play a dual role in host defence. They act as the first line of defence by mounting an inflammatory response to antigen exposure and also act as antigen presenting cells and initiate the adaptive immune response. They are also the primary infiltrating cells at the site of inflammation. Inhibition of macrophage activation is one of the possible approaches towards modulating inflammation. Both conventional and alternative approaches are being studied in this regard. Ginger, an herbal product with broad anti inflammatory actions, is used as an alternative medicine in a number of inflammatory conditions like rheumatic disorders. In the present study we examined the effect of ginger extract on macrophage activation in the presence of LPS stimulation.
Methods
Murine peritoneal macrophages were stimulated by LPS in presence or absence of ginger extract and production of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines were observed. We also studied the effect of ginger extract on the LPS induced expression of MHC II, B7.1, B7.2 and CD40 molecules. We also studied the antigen presenting function of ginger extract treated macrophages by primary mixed lymphocyte reaction.
Results
We observed that ginger extract inhibited IL-12, TNF-alpha, IL-1 (pro inflammatory cytokines) and RANTES, MCP-1 (pro inflammatory chemokines) production in LPS stimulated macrophages. Ginger extract also down regulated the expression of B7.1, B7.2 and MHC class II molecules. In addition ginger extract negatively affected the antigen presenting function of macrophages and we observed a significant reduction in T cell proliferation in response to allostimulation, when ginger extract treated macrophages were used as APCs. A significant decrease in IFN-gamma and IL-2 production by T cells in response to allostimulation was also observed.
Conclusions
In conclusion ginger extract inhibits macrophage activation and APC function and indirectly inhibits T cell activation.
Ginger extract inhibits LPS induced macrophage activation and function
Sudipta Tripathi , David Bruch and Dilip S Kittur
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:1doi:10.1186/1472-6882-8-1
Published:
3 January 2008
Abstract (provisional)
Background
Macrophages play a dual role in host defence. They act as the first line of defence by mounting an inflammatory response to antigen exposure and also act as antigen presenting cells and initiate the adaptive immune response. They are also the primary infiltrating cells at the site of inflammation. Inhibition of macrophage activation is one of the possible approaches towards modulating inflammation. Both conventional and alternative approaches are being studied in this regard. Ginger, an herbal product with broad anti inflammatory actions, is used as an alternative medicine in a number of inflammatory conditions like rheumatic disorders. In the present study we examined the effect of ginger extract on macrophage activation in the presence of LPS stimulation.
Methods
Murine peritoneal macrophages were stimulated by LPS in presence or absence of ginger extract and production of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines were observed. We also studied the effect of ginger extract on the LPS induced expression of MHC II, B7.1, B7.2 and CD40 molecules. We also studied the antigen presenting function of ginger extract treated macrophages by primary mixed lymphocyte reaction.
Results
We observed that ginger extract inhibited IL-12, TNF-alpha, IL-1 (pro inflammatory cytokines) and RANTES, MCP-1 (pro inflammatory chemokines) production in LPS stimulated macrophages. Ginger extract also down regulated the expression of B7.1, B7.2 and MHC class II molecules. In addition ginger extract negatively affected the antigen presenting function of macrophages and we observed a significant reduction in T cell proliferation in response to allostimulation, when ginger extract treated macrophages were used as APCs. A significant decrease in IFN-gamma and IL-2 production by T cells in response to allostimulation was also observed.
Conclusions
In conclusion ginger extract inhibits macrophage activation and APC function and indirectly inhibits T cell activation.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Healthy Easy Recipe - Black Bean Dip
Another great recipe from the Cancer project:
Black Bean Dip
This simple bean dip is versatile and virtually fat-free. Keeping your fat intake low is crucial for keeping hormone levels within healthy limits to lower breast and prostate cancer risk. Add cumin to this recipe for added flavor and antioxidants.
Enjoy this dip on crackers, raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.
Directions
Makes 6 servings
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans
1 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Combine beans and salsa in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add cumin, if using.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1/6 of recipe):
81 calories
0.4 g fat
0.1 g saturated fat
4.2% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol
4.7 g protein
15.4 g carbohydrate
2.7 g sugar
3.8 g fiber
280 mg sodium
47 mg calcium
1.6 mg iron
6.4 mg vitamin C
172 mcg beta-carotene
0.6 mg vitamin E
This recipe is a preview from the upcoming NEW EDITION of The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival.
View The Cancer Project Recipe of the Week Archive.
Black Bean Dip
This simple bean dip is versatile and virtually fat-free. Keeping your fat intake low is crucial for keeping hormone levels within healthy limits to lower breast and prostate cancer risk. Add cumin to this recipe for added flavor and antioxidants.
Enjoy this dip on crackers, raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.
Directions
Makes 6 servings
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans
1 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Combine beans and salsa in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add cumin, if using.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1/6 of recipe):
81 calories
0.4 g fat
0.1 g saturated fat
4.2% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol
4.7 g protein
15.4 g carbohydrate
2.7 g sugar
3.8 g fiber
280 mg sodium
47 mg calcium
1.6 mg iron
6.4 mg vitamin C
172 mcg beta-carotene
0.6 mg vitamin E
This recipe is a preview from the upcoming NEW EDITION of The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival.
View The Cancer Project Recipe of the Week Archive.
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