Your Chances of Having Twins

What factors predispose couples to have twins? Here are some interesting findings.

Genetics
If you are a woman whose mother, sister, maternal aunt or maternal grandmother had fraternal twins, this trait may have been passed to you. Fraternal twins can only be conceived if a woman releases two eggs at ovulation, and this trait has been genetically predetermined in some people.

Age
If you are a woman between the ages of 35 - 39, you are more likely to conceive twins. This likelihood increases more after 40, but mostly because women are using fertility treatments at that age. Women over 35 may release more than one egg at ovulation because their cycles are being disrupted by per menopause.

Previous Pregnancies
The more previous pregnancies and births a woman has experienced, the more likely twins will be in subsequent pregnancies. If a woman has conceived twins (especially fraternal twins) before, she is more likely to have them again.
Race/Ethnicity
In the United States, people of African descent have a higher incidence of twins than Caucasians, who have a higher rate of twinning than Asians. Native Americans have a slightly lower incidence than Asians, and Hispanics have the lowest rate of twinning.

Weight/Height
Obese women, especially those with a body mass index over 30, tend to conceive twins more often, but also have higher risk pregnancies because of the excess weight. Taller women are also more likely to conceive twins.

Diet/Nutrition
There is some scientific evidence that eating animal products, especially dairy, increases a woman's chances of conceiving twins. Vegan women who eat no dairy have a very low rate of twin conception. Women whose diets are high in folate seem to conceive twins more often, as do those who eat yams or other products high in natural estrogen-like compounds. Women in the Yoruba tribe in Africa have a phenomenal rate of twinning, and consume yams as a major part of their diet. Once twins have been conceived, consuming a healthy, adequate diet is essential for the proper development of the babies as well.

Environment
Strangely enough, some studies have found that living near a polluted area increases a woman's chances of having twins. Breastfeeding Women who are breastfeeding when they get pregnant again (often accidentally!) are more likely to conceive twins.

Infertility
As those who have been through the infertility process know, both infertility drugs and IVF increase a couple's chances of a multiple pregnancy

How to Date and Still Be a Good Mom

If you're recently single, you might wonder how you can balance your desire for a romantic relationship with the requirements of your children. Your dating habits can set the tone for your children's future relationships, both positive and negative. You must set a good example for your children while meeting your needs.

Step1
Wait until the right moment to introduce your children to your date. Your kids don't need to meet every man you date. When you feel the dating turning into a relationship, it's time to include the children.

Step2
Be truthful with your children. Although your intimate life is private, if your teenager sees your dates spending the night and you teach values that prohibit premarital sex, you're sending mixed messages.

Step3
Expect children to vacillate in their acceptance of your dates. Sometimes children like the date in the beginning, but feel threatened as the relationship progresses and they have to "share" their mother with another adult.

Step4
Maintain your priorities. Although you shouldn't be a martyr, you must keep your children's needs in first place. Scheduling a romantic getaway the same weekend as your daughter's piano recital reflects questionable decision-making and may hurt or offend your child. It also sets up the "him or me" situation you want to avoid.

Step5
Don't give too much weight to the advice of others who may have a bias. Your family and friends might have trouble with your new role as a dating mom. Only you can decide what's best for you and your children.

Step6
End the relationship if it's not working for you. If you maintain an unhappy relationship because your children adore the man, you risk repeating another failed marriage. Learning to cope with loss serves as a part of a child's life experience.

Ladies How To Find Out if Your Man Is Cheating?

I can tell you both MEN and WOMEN do cheat but MEN do cheat more than women. Why is this? It’s because that is how it is. Easy…easy it’s like this WOMEN think of LOVE first while MEN think of SEX first.
Now ladies down here are ways you can find if your Man is cheating. Keep in mind that some men are very smart and its tough to find out.

Step1
If all of a sudden your man starts asking you where you're going to be and when you're coming home, that might be a red flag. If he makes up excuses to leave the house, like for example work called or he makes up a reason to go to the store at some odd hour and is gone way longer than he should be, that is also cause for wonder. Especially if he leaves right after receiving a mysterious phone call.

Step2
If you receive a lot of calls that hang up after you answer, that could be a bad sign.

Step3
If your man starts behaving strangely. If he starts telling you that he feels you're not making love to him enough when you know you are etc etc, this should be a concern. Often when a man (or even a woman for that matter) is cheating, they attempt to justify their actions to make them feel less guilt. If you see this kind of behavior keep your eyes open.

Step4
Pay attention to unusual smells he may have. Particularly the smell of an usual place or the smell of perfume that's NOT yours. Also be suspicious if he rushes off to shower right after coming home or if he smells like he's just had a fresh shower.
Step5
Start literally listen through walls. Pay attention to everything. Listen to his phone conversations or his talk with friends. You can even get a voice activated tape recorder and leave it in places such as his study or even in the car. You can take his cell phone and call yourself. This will act as a great spy device until he has to use his cell or until the cell loses signal.

Step6
Keep record of everything. Places he goes, like for example his friend's addresses. Keep as much information as you can. You never know when you might need to know something in order to catch him in the act.

Step7
If he's out super late, try calling hotels and asking for him. I know it would seem stupid to check in with his own name but men can be total morons.

Step8
Check his car for evidence. Long hair on the seat. The seat or seatbelt is readjusted etc. Cigarettes in the ashtray with lipstick on it. Women ALWAYS leave something behind. A hair clip, brush or even articles of clothing. Leave no stone left un turned and use your imagination. Check around for hand drawn maps or directions.

Step9
Pay attention to how good your man is looking. If he's dressing to impress, make sure it's for you.

Step10
Keep tabs on how much money he's spending and on what. If large amounts of money is disappearing that is unaccounted for, start asking questions.

Step11
Find out how far away his work is by driving there and back. Check the mileage on your car so you know the distance. Take a note pad and pencil and record your boyfriend/husbands mileage daily. If he takes a little long getting home, ask somewhat casually what took him so long and ask him specifically if he stopped off someplace. 

Step12
While he's taking a shower, go through his pockets and wallet. There should be tons of evidence there. Most men are really stupid about hiding things that will get them busted. If you find phone numbers, call them and find out who they are. Also look for other evidence like condoms or pictures. Check his cell phone. Look at all the calls he's made and received lately. Smell his clothing and check his underwear for any obvious fresh stains.

Step13
When you say you're going to be gone for a certain length of time, show up early! If your man says he's working overtime at work, visit his job once in a while.

Step14
Or you can hire a private investigator they are many nowadays. If your stack along the way and you feel like you need assistance email us and will assist you accordingly.
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Experts Estimate 90% of Americans suffer mineral imbalance or deficiency

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ConcenTrace® is extracted directly from a natural source that took thousands of years to create. Over these thousands of years, the minerals in ConcenTrace® have been broken down to their most natural state where they have become naturally charged, living minerals that are bioavailable and soluble in water.* In addition, the solution is in precisely the same proportion as healthy human fluids without synthetically produced compounds or deadly heavy metals.
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Musician Seal and model Heidi Klum arrive at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at the Pacific Design Center on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California

Ladies Here is How to Make Money While Blogging

Hello! My Dear friend, we have been talking about a lot of stuff on this blog so far, today I have a message for you on how to make money online while blogging. 

Ladies blogging is the great way to make money online. I must admit I have seen many blogs now coming up with great ideas from ladies. So I just said to myself that, I think I have to share with you ways to make money while blogging. There so many ways to make money online nowadays. I will just mention few but you can just visit my other blog which is dealing with those information and ways to earn money online as I do so just visit http://onlinemonetization.blogspot.com  

Here are the ways to make money online:-

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• Direct adverts

Those four ones I have mentioned are the proven one by me. So just try them and let me know if its not working. After visiting my money making blog and may be you want to learn something in details please just post me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible. My email is keramoo@ymail.com

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Did Rihanna Sold her Soul to The Devil?

I just come up with question after reading her twits, when she responded to her followers  on twitter

Read The Truth About Yourself

My STAR is PISCES - Find out about yours.

Read Accurate Stars = Zodiac Signs for your friends, Partner, family members. Get their accurate stars.

VIRGO - 24th August – 23rd September
SCORPIO - 24th October - 22nd November
LIBRA - 24th September – 23rd October
ARIES - 21st March - 20th April
AQUARIUS - 21st January – 19th February
GEMINI - 22nd May – 21st June
LEO - 24th July – 23rd August
CANCER - 22nd June – 23rd July
PISCES - 20th February – 20th March
CAPRICORN - 22nd December – 20th January
TAURUS - 21st April – 21st May
SAGITTARIUS - 23rd November – 21st December

Milk is the Best Source of Vitamin D

The benefits of milk not only for baby and toddler. Milk is really good for all of age, adolescent and for elderly, The latest research show that milk is one of the prime source of vitamin D, and and supplying almost half of all vitamins that needed by the body.

According to researchers, there is no other foods that contribute to vitamin D as milk accounted for. In fact, for children aged 2 to 18 years, milk provides almost 2/3 of all the vitamin D in foods.

"There are only a few foods that can replace the package of essential nutrients found in a glass of fat-free milk, or low-fat," said Keith Ayoob, a pediatric expert food and nutrition. "Without milk, it is difficult to meet the needs of a number of nutrients, especially vitamin D," he said.

Besides widely known for its role in keeping bones strong, the presence of vitamin D in milk at this time, has also been believed to provide many health benefits.

Emerging evidence suggests that vitamin D can also help a person is protected from dangerous diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and certain cancers. It also, helped support a healthy immune system.

The experts from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) recommends 400 IU of vitamin D every day, which is equivalent to four cups fat-free milk or low fat.

Porridge Harisah, Enhancer Stamina and Male Vitality

Porridge Harisah, is the popular cooking in Middle Eastern societies. Many people believe that is a typical aromatic pulp that can add stamina and vitality of men.



Hj Anisah Sutrisno, the owner of Porridge Harisah food disclose a key ingredient in porridge Harisah. Start mutton, wheat, rice flour, glutinous rice flour, garlic, pepper, ginger, cloves, kapulogo, shortening and oils.

"Manufacture, goat meat cooked on the stove and banana leaf-covered ground plate large saucepan for about five hours. After cooked the goat meat, then add oats and mix up to separate goat meat from the bone, after the dough is quite tough. Only later on add and glutinous rice flour and other ingredients mix evenly into one, "said Anisah.

Avoiding Artificial Sweeteners? This Study Will Surprise You...

By Dr. Mercola

For those of you who are aware of the health dangers posed by artificial sweeteners and dutifully avoid them, the featured study findings may come as a shocking surprise...

Researchers have found that the artificial sweetener sucralose (Splenda) is a widespread contaminant in waste water, surface water, and ground water. In a recent test, water samples from 19 U.S. drinking water treatment plants serving more than 28 million people were analyzed for sucralose. The sweetener was found to be present in:

• The source water of 15 out of 19 of drinking water treatment plants tested
• The finished water of 13 out of 17 plants, and
• In 8 out of 12 water distribution systems

The average amounts of sucralose in source water and finished water was 440 ng/L and 350 ng/L respectively.
According to the study:

"Further, in the subset of [drinking water treatment plants] with distribution system water sampled, the compound was found to persist regardless of the presence of residual chlorine or chloramines ... The results of this study confirm that sucralose [is] an indicator compound ... for the presence of other recalcitrant compounds in finished drinking water".

Recalcitrant compounds are organic or synthetic compounds that resist being broken down by chemical processes, such as those employed by water treatment facilities. This is troublesome, particularly as sucralose can be quite detrimental to human health, and the contamination appears to be very widespread in US water supplies.

Sucralose Destroys Healthy Bacteria

Three years ago, an animal study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health reported that sucralose:

• Reduced the amount of good bacteria in the animals' intestines by 50 percent
• Increased the pH level in the intestines
• Contributed to increases in body weight, and
• Affected P-glycoprotein (P-gp) levels in such a way that crucial health-related drugs could be rejected. In terms of human health, this P-gp effect could result in medications used in chemotherapy, AIDS treatment and treatments for heart conditions being shunted back into your intestines, rather than being absorbed
• Is absorbed by fat cells (contrary to previous claims)

The fact that Splenda can destroy up to 50 percent of your healthy intestinal bacteria is truly disturbing as these help maintain your body's overall balance of friendly versus unfriendly micro-organisms, and support your overall immunity and general health. Many people are already deficient in healthy bacteria due to choosing highly processed foods, which is why a high-quality probiotic is one of the very few supplements I recommend for nearly everyone. And now we discover that this artificial sweetener also contaminates a majority of US municipal water supplies as well...

Splenda has NEVER Been Proven Safe for Human Consumption

Did you know that only two human trials on sucralose were completed and published prior to the FDA approving Splenda for human consumption? And these two trials included a total of 36 human subjects. Worse yet, the longest running trial lasted only four days, and looked at sucralose in relation to tooth decay, not human tolerance. As for determining the absorption of Splenda into the human body, a mere eight men were studied. Based on that singular human study, the FDA allowed the findings to be generalized as being representative of and regarded as "safe" for the entire human population!

This is a potentially devastating mistake, as some groups are far more susceptible to adverse effects than others, such as infants, the elderly, and the chronically ill.
You've probably heard the claims that the FDA has reviewed over 100 studies on Splenda and are satisfied that it's a safe product, but what you don't hear is that most of those studies were on animals, and that they actually revealed plenty of problems! For example, some of these studies revealed:

• Decreased red blood cells -- sign of anemia -- at levels above 1,500 mg/kg/day
• Increased male infertility by interfering with sperm production and vitality, as well as brain lesions at higher doses
• Enlarged and calcified kidneys
• Spontaneous abortions in nearly half the rabbit population given sucralose, compared to zero aborted pregnancies in the control group
• A 23 percent death rate in rabbits, compared to a six percent death rate in the control group

It May be Made from Sugar, But it's Nothing Like it...

Don't let the name fool you. Sucralose is NOT some magical calorie-free sugar, despite Splenda's famous slogan, "Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar." It is in fact a chlorinated artificial sweetener cooked up in a factory, and scores of consumers have testified to its devastating effects. It does start off as a sugar molecule—to which three chlorine molecules are added. At the end of the patented process, the chemical composition of the sugar has been altered to the point that it's actually closer to DDT and Agent Orange than sugar.

This type of "sugar" molecule does not occur anywhere in nature, and therefore your body cannot properly metabolize it. This is why Splenda is advertised as having "zero calories"—because your body cannot digest or metabolize it. Essentially, it passes right through you. Or at least that's the claim. However, according to the available research, between 11-27 percent of sucralose is in fact absorbed into your digestive system, and according to the study mentioned above, it is also absorbed into your fat cells.
The question then becomes, just what kind of impact might a DDT- or Agent Orange-like molecule have on your health?

Furthermore, few people realize that only about one percent of that packet of Splenda is actually sucralose. The remaining 99 percent is maltodextrin—a type of sugar! Each packet actually has four calories, but because the amount of sugar is less than one gram, they get away with saying it has "no calories" due to a loophole in the labeling law.

Common Side Effects of Sucralose

Just like other artificial sweeteners (such as aspartame), sucralose can wreak havoc on your health. The personal testimonials on my site alone, submitted by people who have suffered adverse reactions to Splenda, surpass the number of people that were formally studied in the research submitted for FDA approval. The web site www.truthaboutsplenda.com also lists consumer complaints from Splenda consumption.
Some of the most common symptoms, usually noticed within a 24-hour period following consumption of Splenda products, include:

Gastrointestinal problems: bloating, gas, pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea	Seizures	Blurred vision	Blood sugar increases
Headaches and migraines	Dizziness	Allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, or throat	Weight gain
Allergic skin reactions: Redness, itching, swelling, blistering, weeping, crusting, rash, eruptions, or hives	Breathing problems: wheezing, tightness, cough, or shortness of breath	Stuffy nose, runny nose (clear, thin discharge), sneezing	Heart palpitations or fluttering
Joint pains and aches	Bloodshot, itchy, swollen, or watery eyes	Anxiety or sensation of being "spaced-out"	Depression

How is Splenda Ending up in Drinking Water?

Well, its presence in water supplies may very well be a sign of just how prevalent its use is, because as revealed in that one absorption study, sucralose is expelled in urine and feces pretty much unaltered... I'm not sure which is more concerning, the thought that so many people use and excrete Splenda that it's becoming a drinking water contamination hazard, or that sucralose is so persistent—so difficult to break down that it can pass right through your body, and go through chemical water treatment, and STILL be present to have another go through the system of another unsuspecting person having a drink of water!

The other issue to remember is that many researchers believe sucralose has an element of fat solubility so you wind up storing some of it in your fat; certainly more if you are drinking ever increasing concentrations in your tap water. Remember this chemical is in the same class as DDT and Agent Orange, and we have NO long term toxicity studies done on this as they were not required.

Avoiding sugar is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle, but, instead of consuming a naturally low-sugar diet based on whole foods, some people are still trying to have their cake and eat it too. Unfortunately, the belief that artificial sweeteners can allow you to have the best of both worlds is a carefully orchestrated deception. So if you're still consuming artificially sweetened foods, snacks and beverages because you think it'll help you manage your weight, please understand that you've been sorely misled.
In reality, "diet" foods and drinks destroy your body's ability to count calories and actually promote weight gain. For example, drinking diet sodas has been found to double your risk of obesity! Complicating matters further, artificial sweeteners also appear to be highly addictive. It's important to understand that sugar cravings is typically a sign that your body needs fuel. Using artificial sweeteners will NOT trick your body into thinking it has had its fill. Instead, artificial sweeteners can increase sweet cravings because your body didn't get the energy boost it was expecting from that sweet taste.

If you're determined to sweeten your foods and beverages, I urge you to consider using stevia extract—a safe and natural sweet herb. Avoid stevia-based sweeteners like Truvia and PureVia however, as these do not contain the whole stevia plant, which may compromise its safety.

How to Remove Splenda From Your Drinking Water

Remember that Splenda is not the only contaminant in your water supply. There are loads of drugs in your water that wind up there the same way Splenda does. A reverse osmosis system will not only remove Splenda but nearly every other drug and contaminant from your water. A carbon filter will also work to remove Splenda and other contaminants but it is not quite as effective and will require you to reduce the rate of flow through the filter media. The more carbon you have that contacts the water, the more effective it will be.

Source: Environmental Science and Technology August 31, 2011

Source: Green Med Info

YOUNG LOVE - Beyonce and her young fan

She's a hugger! An "empowered" Beyoncé shares a sweet embrace with a young fan while debuting her new fragrance, Pulse, Thursday in New York City.

Getting a clear and lovely skin

Introduction
A clear complexion is possible if you take care of your body internally and your skin externally. While a good diet helps you have clear skin, heredity, your immune system, environmental factors and your skin care routine all play a role in getting clear skin. 

There are many things a person can do to improve the skin from the inside out. While you cannot get clear skin overnight, there are steps you can take on a daily basis to improve your complexion and get the beautiful skin you want.

A Healthy Diet, Vitamins and Minerals
A good diet with the necessary nutrients supplies the body with the materials it needs to repair and renew skin cells. The best diets include proteins, fats and carbohydrates in a healthy balance. There are also vitamins and minerals a person needed to have good skin. 

Eating foods rich in these vitamins or taking supplement is one way to get these nutrients. Vitamin A promotes healthy skin. Vitamin C fights all kinds of infections and is a strong antioxidant that removes toxins. Vitamin E is another good skin vitamin. It is an antioxidant and is useful in reducing scars. Zinc is also recommended for good skin. 

Taking the herb echinacea improves the immune system so the body can fight skin disease, acne and cold sores. Cleaning the body internally is an excellent way to detoxify the body. Many alternative health practitioners believe that the toxins in the body cause diseases. 

By eliminating these toxins, the skin (and body) becomes healthier. The skin is the largest organ, and it reflects the overall health of the body. A fast is another way to clean the body. It gives the body the energy to clean itself by removing the buildup of wastes and toxins. Another way to clean the system is to drink lots of water each day to flush away the impurities. A healthy body is the best way to get clear skin.

Take Care of Your Skin
While eating a balanced diet is good for the skin, caring for your skin externally is equally important. Keep the face clean by using a cleanser that is formulated for your skin type. 

Skin can be oily, dry, normal or combination. After washing your face, use a toner to restore the skin's natural pH balance. Removing dead skin cells with an exfoliant or scrub gives you a smooth complexion and cleans out the pores. Clogged pores can lead to breakouts. While oily skin is most prone to breakouts, dry skin can get them also. For dry or normal skin use a moisturizer. The more hydrated your skin, the less likely it will wrinkle. 

The sun also causes wrinkles. Too much sun exposure leads to damaged skin, premature aging, wrinkles and age spots. A sunblock is needed to protect your skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. After the sun goes down, it is necessary to remove all your makeup before going to bed. See a dermatologist if you have a skin condition that doesn't resolve itself in a few weeks. Getting clear skin and keeping it is a lifetime endeavor, but it is worth it.

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8 Things Guys Notice About You Instantly

You know that look where his eyes slide past you...then turn back? Wouldn’t it be great to know what stopped him? You totally can. “There are a few things men instantly observe when they meet a woman,” says Jackie Black, PhD, author of Meeting Your Match. Learn what they are and you can maximize your, um, assets. Then you’ll have your pick.

1. How Thick Your Hair Is

This is all about evolution. Since caveman days, dudes have been drawn to lush locks, which signal that a woman is healthy (translation: shaggable).

2. If Your Smile Is Genuine

Sometimes your eyes crinkle a bit when you grin. Most men are good at distinguishing the vibe of this kind of smile, which says you’re relaxed and fun.

3. The Size of Your Group

You don’t want a big bunch (it’ll be hard for him to approach) or just one friend (he’ll figure you wouldn’t desert her to talk to him). The perfect crew size? Three. Your two buds can keep each other company when you slip away.

4. The Pitch of Your Voice

Studies show that men are drawn to voices in a slightly higher register (think Kristin Bell’s), probably because — yep, evolution — they’re reliable signs of youth and reproductive health.

5. Your Hip-to-Waist Ratio

Yet again, blame eons of human history. Men instinctually look for baby mamas. If your waist is noticeably smaller than your hips, it signifies fertility — a huge point in your favor. A wide belt will emphasize that hourglass shape.

6. Your Glowiness

Guys associate a radiant complexion with good mental health. That’s because stress and anxiety usually cause breakouts and dull skin. So those lotions and bronzers you sweep over your cheeks? Totally worth it.

7. What’s Fake About You

Not personality-fake, but artificial-accoutrement- fake: lashes, hair extensions, etc. To guys, these things shout high-maintenance! Not good.

8. Your Eyes

People focus on eyes more than they do on any other body part. And dramatic eye makeup will have him zeroing in on your peepers even more.

Sources: Daniel Amen, MD, author of The Brain and Love; David Feinberg, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behavior at McMaster University; Helen Fisher, PhD, Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University and author of Why Her? Why Him?; Lisa Shield, dating coach in Los Angeles.

MODEL REFLECTION

Tyra Banks greets eager fans for another signing of her new young adult novel Modelland at a Miami Neiman Marcus on Monday.

The Best Dressed Celebs at the Front Row

Beyonce showed off her growing baby bump in a sequined dress, Kim Kardashian was elegant in a Vera Wang gown and Lea Michele channeled retro glamor at the Jason Wu show.

Resveratrol and vitamin D synergistically team to boost metabolism and prevent obesity

Monday, September 19, 2011 by: John Phillip

(NaturalNews) Resveratrol has been on the nutritional radar of researchers because of its proven ability to mimic some of the life-extending characteristics provided by calorie restriction as seen in animals and humans alike. Scientists publishing in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research draw a solid link between resveratrol, vitamin D and other phytonutrients as agents that may lend a helping hand in the life-threatening battle against overweight and obesity.

Researchers document the newly discovered effect of the nature-derived nutrient on lipid metabolism, and they demonstrate that supplementation along with the sunshine vitamin and quercetin synergistically decreases the formation of new fat cells in the body. This finding is significant because it may provide a critical metabolic aid to children and adults that suffer the health-damaging effects of obesity every day. Further evidence exists to hail the trio in the genesis of osteoblasts in bone marrow that may offer a new therapy for osteoporosis that affects the mobility of millions of aging adults.

Scientists studying metabolism in aging adults have found that stem cells differentiate in favor of adipocytes (fat cells) and to the exclusion of osteoblasts (cells necessary for the formation of new bone). This means that as we age, our body has evolved to store fat as an aid to our survival. As metabolism slows, we continue to eat the same number of calories that helps to fill the newly acquired adipocytes. While building and maintaining bone structure may sound like a good idea to us, it is not pre-programmed into our genetic matrix.

Development of new fat cells has evolved as a protective mechanism, although the vast majority of older adults really don't need this genetic advantage. Researchers found that supplemented resveratrol, vitamin D and quercetin work together to regulate our genes and down regulate the production of fat cells while boosting the production of osteoblasts. Naturally it is important to practice caloric restriction as we age. Many aging adults will be able to utilize this phytonutrient trio to prevent excess weight gain and the debilitating effects of osteoporosis.

In addition to the well documented anti-cancer and longevity benefits previously ascribed to supplemented resveratrol, health-minded individuals will want to include resveratrol and other phytonutrients as an aid in the fight against abdominal fat accumulation. Researchers concluded: "It should be noted that combining resveratrol with other phytochemicals may provide an extraordinary potential for preventing obesity and osteoporosis. These phytochemical synergies may make possible novel safe, potent and efficacious therapies." Be sure to include resveratrol (25 to 50 mg per day) in your dietary arsenal to assist weight loss and boost metabolism and to prevent bone loss.

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More evidence Alzheimer's and other dementia can be prevented: save your brain by preventing diabetes

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 by: S. L. Baker, features writer
(NaturalNews) Currently, an estimated 24 million people world-wide are living with Alzheimer's disease or some other type of the mind and personality-robbing affliction known as dementia. And the numbers keep climbing. But why? Mainstream medicine puts the blame on the fact people are living longer and genetics offers little hope to stop dementia unless Big Pharma comes up with some miracle pill - an approach that so far has failed miserably.

However, now there's evidence much dementia could be triggered by another disease that is often preventable and even reversible with natural health strategies.

A new study just published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reveals diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing dementia. And type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease which has reached epidemic proportions, is due primarily to obesity and inactivity. That suggests that by taking control of your health with good nutrition and exercise, you may be able to not only prevent diabetes but also dementia.

"Our findings emphasize the need to consider diabetes as a potential risk factor for dementia," said study author Yutaka Kiyohara, MD, PhD, of Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, in a media statement. "Diabetes is a common disorder, and the number of people with it has been growing in recent years all over the world. Controlling diabetes is now more important than ever."

The research found people with diabetes were more likely to develop both Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, such as vascular dementia. Vascular dementia results when blood vessels become damaged and interrupt oxygen-rich blood flow to the brain.

In all, the scientists studied 1,017 people age 60 and older who were given a glucose (sugar) tolerance test after fasting overnight in order to test for diabetes. Then, over the course of about 11 years, the research subjects were followed and tested for dementia. During this time, 232 people developed the memory destroying disease. People with diabetes had double the risk for dementia when compared to those with normal blood sugar levels.

These findings remained consistent even after the researchers accounted for other factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol and smoking. The risk of dementia was also higher in people who did not have diabetes, but had impaired glucose tolerance. This "pre-diabetes" condition is also part of a cluster of symptoms (including being overweight, having high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood glucose levels) known as metabolic syndrome which has become widespread and is already known to raise the risk for heart disease as well as diabetes - and now dementia can be added to this list.

The new study findings are actually positive because, as NaturalNews as previously covered, there are numerous ways to reduce and sometimes even reverse type 2 diabetes -- by keeping weight under control, exercise and adding specific foods to a healthy diet.

For example, last summer Harvard School of Public Health investigators discovered eating two or more servings of brown rice per week slashed the risk of type 2 diabetes (http://www.naturalnews.com/029143_b...).

In addition, a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that adding a daily serving of mixed nuts to the traditional Mediterranean diet (which consists of whole grain cereals, vegetables, fruits and olive oil, a moderate intake of fish and alcohol and a low intake of dairy, meats and sweets) is a delicious, natural and effective way to treat metabolic syndrome (http://www.naturalnews.com/025098_n...).

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Laughter The Best Medicine

Laughter The Best Medicine - Laughter is the best medicine to reduce pain. Moreover, if carried to laugh out loud, the effect is much larger than the laughs are on hold.

When we laugh, the body will release hormones that affect pain signals caused by physical illness or psychological stress to the brain so the pain will be reduced. This substance will also cause feelings of pleasure.

Hormones are involved in this case is especially endorphins. The same hormone released when we do sports like running, swimming, yoga, and so on.

Scientists from the UK conducted a study to determine the reaction of the body when we laugh. They recruited participants for the following two types of tests.

The first test is to watch a comedy show from the movie of "Mr. Bean", the series "Friends", or non-humorous impressions like a documentary about animals and the game of golf.

The second test is: watch the direct action of the comedian (stand up comody) or theatrical drama. In this second test, before watching them asked to do a hard workout, like sitting on a hard bench, or standing in a certain position, which essentially causes pain or soreness.

The result, within 15 minutes after watching the action of the comedian to laughter, the participants claimed that the perceived pain was reduced to 10 percent.

According to Robin Dunbar, one of the researchers, not all comedy impressions produce the same effect. "When watching a comedy, a situation they laugh three times more often than the smart comedy," he said.

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Journey with Chronic Illness

By Janis Uquillas, R.N.
9/12/11

The last time I remember sleeping well without a natural or medicinal sleep aid is when I was a teenager.  Now, I am 59+ years old.  I have lived with Chronic Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple disc herniations, chronic nerve pain and arthritis to name a few for many years.  I think that I got infected with Lyme disease as a teenager and have been sick since.  The Lyme wasn't diagnosed until approximately 3-4 years ago.  I believe that the Lyme disease is the root cause of many of my symptoms.  Treating chronic long term Lyme disease is not only extremely expensive but difficult to put it mildly.  I long go lost optimistism for beating this illness and settled into a quiet reserve of life with pain, fatigue and many other issues.  JES Organics has been such a blessing for me, I can't imagine life without my mission.  At times, I wondered given the poor quality of life, how I could manage to live into old age not sleeping and living with pain all the time. 

Sleep had always been a big problem for me along with a host of many other symptoms.  I try to be as alternative as possible in any treatment approaches as I believe that medicines while they sometimes have their places in our lives and in our health, generally cause more problems and should be avoided as much as possible.  If there is a natural approach, try that first in my opinion.   

Approximately 3 months ago, my holistic doctor recommended North Pole magnetic therapy for me as treatment for my Lyme disease.  Initially, I took this information lightly because after all, I have been an alternative medical researcher for years and I hadn't heard much on this topic before.  Then he asked me to read a book on the subject which I slowly got around to doing.   The book certainly peaked my interest enough to want to learn more on the subject, to be honest, it sounded too good to be true!  So I went to the library and checked out every single book available on magnetic therapy and also did a lot of research on the Internet reading as many articles as I could find.  Every single book and article I have read has indicated that north pole magnetic therapy is beneficial for so many symptoms and illnesses.  I also learned that the reason it may not be widely known is because clinical trials are extremely costly to conduct and often require private funds unless it is a drug backed by a big pharmaceutical company.  Let's face it, do you really think that 'Big Pharma' wants to do clinical trials on magnets that would eliminate the need for many drugs. 

So after months of researching and trying to find out the correct protocols for me, I am excited to say that my magnetics are on the way here, due to arrive this week.  I feel like I have been waiting forever for them to arrive.  In the meantime, 3 weeks ago, I ordered 2 magnetic pads.  Today I can report that I haven't taken any sleep aids for almost 2 weeks now and sleeping very well.  The north pole negative polarity magnets stimulate the pineal gland and melatonin production.  I never liked taking the melatonin supplement because the sleep wasn't great and it gave me nightmares but I have no problem with natural production of the melantonin.  This is just the tip of the iceberg for me.

In the books and articles that I have read, I am very optimistic that the magnetic protocols will change my life.  This is highly unusual for me, a natural skeptic and someone that has tried many things.  My doctor did warn me and this was confirmed in all of my reading that not all magnetics are created equally.  It is crucial to get the right type, right size, correct protocol and good quality.   

As my journey continues, I will be excited to share my progress with you.  It is possible that I will experience some detox reactions during treatment and that is to be expected, I don't fear that like I did with taking medications in the past for Lyme as I don't also have to worry about the damage that the treatment is doing to my body because the magnets will not harm me. 

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7 Ways to Relieve Pain Without Medication

Relieve Pain Without Medication | Pain is a symptom often experienced by anyone. You do not need to panic, because the cause of the pain may not be something dangerous. Form of pain can vary, can be attacked in different places and represent a variety of health problems.

Here are some ways to reduce and eliminate pain. This method is an alternative that can be done if you do not want to take medications for pain:

1. Fill your need for vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency could be the cause of chronic muscle pain. Fish and morning sun is the largest source for this vitamin. The average person needs about 200 IU vitamin D per day, but for those aged 50 to 70 years, the need for vitamin D increased to 400 IU per day. For those who have tread the age of 70, needs vitamin D to 500 IU.

A study at the University of Minnesota found that 93 percent of the total respondents who experienced a non-specific musculoskeletal pain, suffer from a lack of vitamin D. The supplementation of vitamin D to patients, alleviates muscle pain arising. The researchers also concluded that those who have non-specific musculoskeletal pain, constantly, need to undergo screening for the deficiency of vitamin D.

2. Inhaling aroma of green apples

Research carried out "the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation" in Chicago, USA, instruct the participants - who at the same time being migraine pain - to sniff the smell test tube containing a green apple. The results showed that the condition of those who inhale the smell of green apples is improved compared with those who do not inhale the smell of green apples. The researchers assume, given by the aroma of green apples able to compensate for muscle contractions that occur in the head and neck, thus providing a sense of relief in the head. In previous studies, the smell of green apples are also found to be against anxiety.

3. Meditating

The effectiveness of meditation in relieving pain without the side effects have been revealed in several studies. The experts in this field think, meditate for about one hour can help relieve pain. Research also shows that meditation can improve brain activity in areas such as the anterior cingulate cortex, anterior insula, and orbito-frontal cortex. These three areas are part of the brain in charge of mapping the various forms of pain received by the brain from the nerve signals to various parts of the body.

4. Balneotherapy

Balneotherapy is not something strange, because it has been practiced since ancient times. The term "balneo" comes from the Latin word "balneum" which means bath. Balneotherapy is a kind of hydrotherapy, where the treatment is done by using a mineral water bath or hot water. Mineral water, which is used is formed of magnesium sulfate or Epsom salts, is capable of flexing muscles. Both magnesium and sulfate, a mineral that is easily absorbed by the skin, and studies have shown that the amount of magnesium in the body will increase after a shower using plenty of water containing Epsom salt. In addition, balneotherapy can also increase blood circulation and relieve inflammation.

5. Magnetic Therapy

Magnetic therapy is a method of minimal risk, which use magnetic fields for therapeutic purposes (treatment). This therapy can stimulate the healing process and affect the quality of sleep in a positive way. Researchers from the University of Virginia showed that the magnetic field strength is being able to help reduce swelling if applied immediately after injury. Swelling is basically caused by the dilation of blood vessels and magnets are believed capable of restricting blood flow to the injured area.

6. Chromotherapy

Chromotherapy is a kind of other natural therapies, effective pain relief using the techniques of color. Those who believe and support the chromotherapy argues that the origins of various diseases or health conditions can be mapped by looking at the lack of a specific color in the human body system. The way it works is to emit a color to the body to help fight health imbalances, and the color blue is believed to be able to effect a fresh, relaxed, and soothing and can be used to relieve pain.

7. Breathing techniques

Relaxation by drawing deep breaths can help relieve headaches, back pain, joint pain, and pain caused by cancer. Breathing techniques can be used to relieve the mind so that the body aches can be reduced, this can occur by considering the relationship between mind and body. This technique is capable of incorporating elements such as body awareness, breathing, movement, and meditation in one stream. Even more encouraging, in addition to easy and can be done anywhere, this therapy does not cost anything.

The trick, breathe for a count of four, try to fill your lungs with air from below to above by pushing your stomach, then followed until it reaches the bottom of the rib cage and finally make sure your chest is full of witchcraft air, hold for three seconds, then exhale. Breathing can distract you from the pain.

Some pain will come and go, and some will not disappear. If it happens, it means you need to get treatment against pain.