This is a Laughing Matter!
While in Oahu we had the pleasure of meeting Josh Wolf at the Pipeline Café. You may recognize Josh from his regular appearances on the E! Channel’s hit television show Chelsea Lately.
We highly recommend seeing Josh when he comes to your town. Not only does he have Seattle roots, which makes him extra cool, he had us laughing the whole time.
Plus, after reading the article below you will learn that laughing can improve almost every area of your life.
We highly recommend seeing Josh when he comes to your town. Not only does he have Seattle roots, which makes him extra cool, he had us laughing the whole time.
Plus, after reading the article below you will learn that laughing can improve almost every area of your life.
The Future Looks Amazing!
Take a few moments and recognize the peaks 2009 has brought you. Look for your shinning moments, your small victories.
T-shirt expert, graduate student and overall Superman, Coty Gonzales recently reviewed our "Make Wellness Not War" t-shirt. Click Here to see the entire text review which includes hi-resolution photos of our packaging and Coty's Pros and Cons of our product.
Also, Coty will be reviewing our "Baseball is my Wellness" t-shirt on his Facebook page in the near future so make sure and join Coty on Facebook for this exclusive.
Most of us have read about the benefits doing crossword puzzles or brain teasers have on our minds ability to function at a higher level. What about joint movement? Do properly moving joints impact our brains ability to function?
Every time we move tiny movement receptors called mechanoreceptors, found in our joints, send input into our brain. This input stimulates our brain and keeps it ‘working’. Our brains are no different than a muscle, it needs constant stimulation or it will quickly start to atrophy. Roger Sperry who received the Nobel Prize for his brain research states movement of the spine is especially important for our brains to function properly.
Activities such as coordination, concentration, learning, emotions and even immunoactive organs depend on our brains being stimulated. If our joints are subluxated resulting in decreased motion, our brains will be the first to suffer!
In our current environment where desk jobs and video games are becoming more prevalent and movement is decreasing each and every day we need to stop and remember you cannot separate structure from function.
Most people are unaware how essential water is for every function in the body. Did you know not being properly hydrated could increase your allergies and then lead to being sick? Joe Ferrara, PhD has found that sub-optimal hydration levels cause your body to release more histamine.
This release of histamine can make you more susceptible to allergens (dust, pollen, etc). With an increase level of histamine in the system it then elicits the release of the hormone cortisol. One side effect of cortisol is the suppression of the immune system. Histamine also causes the breakdown of the amino acid tryptophan in the liver. Tryptophan is needed by the brain to produce the neurotransmitter serotonin. Water is needed to transport tryptophan to the brain. So even depressive states are being linked back to chronic dehydration.
The most frequent side effect of dehydration is lack of energy. Dr. Ferrara has found that for every 1% drop of water in your cells you will have a 10% drop in energy! One of the easiest ways to tell if you are dehydrated is your urine. The more tea color (dark brown) your urine looks then the more dehydrated you are. Your urine should be clear or very light yellow except just after ingesting your multi-vitamins.
Why are we dehydrated?
Coffee, tea, juices and soda pop (diet and regular) and alcohol all contribute to leaching water out of your cells. The function of water is to help transport, dilute and detoxify your system. Smog, pesticides and processed foods all leave an abundant of pollution in your system. This pollution needs to have a transport mechanism for removal. If you are drinking something other than water throughout the day and consume processed foods then your hydration levels may be in jeopardy.
How much water should I drink a day?
Most health professionals reccomend drinking about 3 liters per day. Now remember if you are also consuming any of the products that cause you to be dehydrated then your levels will have to be increased. Plus, make sure you are using a SIGG water bottle which does not leach harmful chemicals into your fluid.
I love sweet treats as much as the next person so it pains me to say this, but eating too much sugar causes wrinkles. Sugar triggers a natural process called glycation, which is the same chemical reaction that turns meat brown when you cook it. The sugars bind with tissues to form harmful molecules, called advanced glycation end products (ironically known as AGEs), which damage elastin and collagen -- two substances your skin needs to stay supple and elastic. AGEs also damage the kidneys, brain and other essential organs.
A 2007 study in the British Journal of Dermatology found that sugar's effects on the skin begin to show at about age 35 and become more pronounced as you get older. And it's not just the obvious culprits, like soda and candy, that cause damage; other foods with a high glycemic index, like white bread, pasta and potatoes also cause the formation of AGEs, because they are quickly converted to sugar in the bloodstream. To make matters worse, AGEs also make the skin more susceptible to sun damage, which in turn accelerates the glycation process.
It's hard to resist the lure of chips, cookies and french fries, but cutting down on sugary and starchy foods is the first step toward repairing AGE damage and preventing further glycation from occurring. The GI Database, maintained by the University of Sydney in Australia, is a handy tool that will help you determine the glycemic index of your food and includes many well-known brands and products. (Turn tonight's dinner into tomorrow's great skin.)
Antioxidants are another ally in your fight against glycation. These substances fight free radicals that are caused by sun exposure and can prevent new wrinkles from forming. Excellent sources of antioxidants include tomatoes, red grapes, dark green and orange veggies, acai, pomegranate and tomatoes. They can also be used topically and should be applied twice daily or 30 minutes before sun exposure.
We want to send out a special thanks to Jonathan over at Clothing Wire for featuring I AM WELLNESS™ products.
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"Scientific research has shown us that strength training improves muscular strength, bone density, and glucose control; reduces hypertension, symptoms of arthritis, and depression; and helps boost self-esteem and self-confidence. While there is solid scientific evidence that strength training helps people who have heart disease to become stronger and healthier, no research to date has demonstrated that strength training can actually reduce the risk of getting heart disease in the first place. To do this type of research you need to study a large population for a long time.
The October 23rd issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reported on just such a study. Investigators from Harvard University studied 44,452 men enrolled in the Health Professional’s Follow-up Study. These men were followed every two years from 1986 to 1998 to assess newly diagnosed cases of heart disease and death from heart disease. In addition to asking about heart disease, the investigators also assessed the amount and intensity of physical activity and the types of physical activity (if any) the men participated in.
The results were very interesting. As has been seen before, increased total physical activity was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a dose dependent manner (i.e., the more physical activity someone participated in, the greater the reduction in heart disease risk and vice versa). In addition, exercise intensity (not just the amount of exercise) was associated with an additional risk reduction. What is exciting about this study is that they also looked at whether weight lifting reduced CVD risk. And it did! The men who strength trained more than 30 minutes per week had an approximate 30% reduction in CVD. This is the first research study to show a reduction in risk of CVD with strength training." -The John Hancock Center for Phyical Activity & Nutrition, Tufts University
Deciding to turn over a new leaf in the new year could do more harm than good, a mental health charity has warned.
This Christmas, while out shopping, make a conscious decision and purchase at least two items made in America. Simply check the label before purchasing your item. Quickly, you will notice how hard it is to find products made in the U.S.A.
By consciously choosing products made in the U.S.A. you will place a demand on that product, which will place a demand on the retailers of that product. Immediately, your purchase creates a demand on the manufacture of the product, creating more jobs for Americans and energizing our economy from within.
If you really want to see change happen, make use of a powerful resource, your money! The more products we purchase that are made in America, the more secure our economic future becomes.
Some people call this “Patriotic Spending” we prefer to call it “Buying with Purpose.” When you start "Buying with Purpose," and purchase products made in America, you become apart of the solution, apart of the change.
Help empower America’s inner superhero, buy products made in the U.S.A. and keep our money and our jobs in America!
I AM WELLNESS™ proudly manufactures all of our products exclusively in the U.S.A.
These accomplishments, no matter how small, are your foundation for future success.
Use your recent improvements to see through the clouds and see the opportunities.
Make a promise to yourself to see the amazing things that await you.
Unleash Your Inner Wellness in 2010!
I AM WELLNESS™ Gets Reviewed!
T-shirt expert, graduate student and overall Superman, Coty Gonzales recently reviewed our "Make Wellness Not War" t-shirt. Click Here to see the entire text review which includes hi-resolution photos of our packaging and Coty's Pros and Cons of our product.
Also, Coty will be reviewing our "Baseball is my Wellness" t-shirt on his Facebook page in the near future so make sure and join Coty on Facebook for this exclusive.
Movement Feeds The Brain
Most of us have read about the benefits doing crossword puzzles or brain teasers have on our minds ability to function at a higher level. What about joint movement? Do properly moving joints impact our brains ability to function?Every time we move tiny movement receptors called mechanoreceptors, found in our joints, send input into our brain. This input stimulates our brain and keeps it ‘working’. Our brains are no different than a muscle, it needs constant stimulation or it will quickly start to atrophy. Roger Sperry who received the Nobel Prize for his brain research states movement of the spine is especially important for our brains to function properly.
Activities such as coordination, concentration, learning, emotions and even immunoactive organs depend on our brains being stimulated. If our joints are subluxated resulting in decreased motion, our brains will be the first to suffer!
In our current environment where desk jobs and video games are becoming more prevalent and movement is decreasing each and every day we need to stop and remember you cannot separate structure from function.
Dehydration
Most people are unaware how essential water is for every function in the body. Did you know not being properly hydrated could increase your allergies and then lead to being sick? Joe Ferrara, PhD has found that sub-optimal hydration levels cause your body to release more histamine.This release of histamine can make you more susceptible to allergens (dust, pollen, etc). With an increase level of histamine in the system it then elicits the release of the hormone cortisol. One side effect of cortisol is the suppression of the immune system. Histamine also causes the breakdown of the amino acid tryptophan in the liver. Tryptophan is needed by the brain to produce the neurotransmitter serotonin. Water is needed to transport tryptophan to the brain. So even depressive states are being linked back to chronic dehydration.
The most frequent side effect of dehydration is lack of energy. Dr. Ferrara has found that for every 1% drop of water in your cells you will have a 10% drop in energy! One of the easiest ways to tell if you are dehydrated is your urine. The more tea color (dark brown) your urine looks then the more dehydrated you are. Your urine should be clear or very light yellow except just after ingesting your multi-vitamins.
Why are we dehydrated?
Coffee, tea, juices and soda pop (diet and regular) and alcohol all contribute to leaching water out of your cells. The function of water is to help transport, dilute and detoxify your system. Smog, pesticides and processed foods all leave an abundant of pollution in your system. This pollution needs to have a transport mechanism for removal. If you are drinking something other than water throughout the day and consume processed foods then your hydration levels may be in jeopardy.
How much water should I drink a day?
Most health professionals reccomend drinking about 3 liters per day. Now remember if you are also consuming any of the products that cause you to be dehydrated then your levels will have to be increased. Plus, make sure you are using a SIGG water bottle which does not leach harmful chemicals into your fluid.
Too Much Sugar Causes Wrinkles
By Leslie Baumann, M.D
I love sweet treats as much as the next person so it pains me to say this, but eating too much sugar causes wrinkles. Sugar triggers a natural process called glycation, which is the same chemical reaction that turns meat brown when you cook it. The sugars bind with tissues to form harmful molecules, called advanced glycation end products (ironically known as AGEs), which damage elastin and collagen -- two substances your skin needs to stay supple and elastic. AGEs also damage the kidneys, brain and other essential organs.A 2007 study in the British Journal of Dermatology found that sugar's effects on the skin begin to show at about age 35 and become more pronounced as you get older. And it's not just the obvious culprits, like soda and candy, that cause damage; other foods with a high glycemic index, like white bread, pasta and potatoes also cause the formation of AGEs, because they are quickly converted to sugar in the bloodstream. To make matters worse, AGEs also make the skin more susceptible to sun damage, which in turn accelerates the glycation process.
It's hard to resist the lure of chips, cookies and french fries, but cutting down on sugary and starchy foods is the first step toward repairing AGE damage and preventing further glycation from occurring. The GI Database, maintained by the University of Sydney in Australia, is a handy tool that will help you determine the glycemic index of your food and includes many well-known brands and products. (Turn tonight's dinner into tomorrow's great skin.)
Antioxidants are another ally in your fight against glycation. These substances fight free radicals that are caused by sun exposure and can prevent new wrinkles from forming. Excellent sources of antioxidants include tomatoes, red grapes, dark green and orange veggies, acai, pomegranate and tomatoes. They can also be used topically and should be applied twice daily or 30 minutes before sun exposure.
"Baseball is my Wellness"
Pre-order and Save!
This is your chance to guarantee you receive our upcoming, Make Wellness NOT War t-shirt, not to mention save almost 20% OFF the regular price! These t-shirts are available for pre-order in Men’s and Women’s sizes. We are expecting them to ship out to you the week of May 18th.
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Make sure and check out our interview with Coty on his website. Coty's a t-shirt enthusiast who lives in Hawaii and runs one of the best t-shirt blogs on the net. We really appreciate all of the hard work Coty puts into his blog and video posts. Thanks Coty for all of your support! Click Here to read our interview.
Kids Empowering Other Kids
These amazing kids got together and asked if they could make a video and teach others how they are working towards wellness. We have to say, you guys are AWESOME! Plus, you all look super cool in your black I AM WELLNESS™ t-shirts! Keep up the great work.
I AM WELLNESS™ featured on Clothing Wire!
We want to send out a special thanks to Jonathan over at Clothing Wire for featuring I AM WELLNESS™ products.Jonathan created Clothing Wire to provide an outlet for up and coming indie clothing labels.
Make sure and check it out! Click Here
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
We would like to thank all of our contestants for participating in our first video challenge. We received the correct answers just after 7 am from Matt in Bellingham, WA. We hope you are enjoying your t-shirt!
We will be releasing another video challenge in the near future. Make sure and sign up for email updates and you could be the winner of our next video challenge.
We will be releasing another video challenge in the near future. Make sure and sign up for email updates and you could be the winner of our next video challenge.
The Light of Optimism
Sometimes we learn the hard way that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged.
Positive thinking is an intellectual choice, and by keeping our eyes focused on the light of optimism, we can restore faith in ourselves and stay clear of the shadows.
Vintage Peace T-Shirt Now Available!
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Strength Training and Heart Disease
"Scientific research has shown us that strength training improves muscular strength, bone density, and glucose control; reduces hypertension, symptoms of arthritis, and depression; and helps boost self-esteem and self-confidence. While there is solid scientific evidence that strength training helps people who have heart disease to become stronger and healthier, no research to date has demonstrated that strength training can actually reduce the risk of getting heart disease in the first place. To do this type of research you need to study a large population for a long time.The October 23rd issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reported on just such a study. Investigators from Harvard University studied 44,452 men enrolled in the Health Professional’s Follow-up Study. These men were followed every two years from 1986 to 1998 to assess newly diagnosed cases of heart disease and death from heart disease. In addition to asking about heart disease, the investigators also assessed the amount and intensity of physical activity and the types of physical activity (if any) the men participated in.
The results were very interesting. As has been seen before, increased total physical activity was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a dose dependent manner (i.e., the more physical activity someone participated in, the greater the reduction in heart disease risk and vice versa). In addition, exercise intensity (not just the amount of exercise) was associated with an additional risk reduction. What is exciting about this study is that they also looked at whether weight lifting reduced CVD risk. And it did! The men who strength trained more than 30 minutes per week had an approximate 30% reduction in CVD. This is the first research study to show a reduction in risk of CVD with strength training." -The John Hancock Center for Phyical Activity & Nutrition, Tufts University
Resolutions 'bad for your health'
Mind, The Mental Health Charity, has urged people not to feel they must start 2009 armed with resolutions for self-improvement.
The charity said resolutions which focus on issues such as the need to lose weight or job worries create a negative self-image.
And if the plans fail to materialize, that could trigger feelings of failure and inadequacy, the charity said.
Mind chief executive Paul Farmer said focusing on problems or insecurities can lead to feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem and even mild depression.
"We chastise ourselves for our perceived shortcomings and set unrealistic goals to change our behavior, so it's not surprising that when we fail to keep resolutions, we end up feeling worse than when we started," he said.
"In 2009, instead of making a New Year's resolution, think positively about the year to come and what you can achieve."
Instead of easily broken resolutions, the charity has suggested a few steps to improve all-round mental health in 2009:
· Being active - exercise releases endorphins and even a gentle stroll is beneficial for mental well-being
· Going green - evidence has shown that connecting with nature can boost moods
· Learn something new - it will keep minds stimulated and give confidence
· Give back to the community - it can be just as rewarding for you as those you choose to help
The charity said resolutions which focus on issues such as the need to lose weight or job worries create a negative self-image.
And if the plans fail to materialize, that could trigger feelings of failure and inadequacy, the charity said.
Mind chief executive Paul Farmer said focusing on problems or insecurities can lead to feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem and even mild depression.
"We chastise ourselves for our perceived shortcomings and set unrealistic goals to change our behavior, so it's not surprising that when we fail to keep resolutions, we end up feeling worse than when we started," he said.
"In 2009, instead of making a New Year's resolution, think positively about the year to come and what you can achieve."
Instead of easily broken resolutions, the charity has suggested a few steps to improve all-round mental health in 2009:
· Being active - exercise releases endorphins and even a gentle stroll is beneficial for mental well-being
· Going green - evidence has shown that connecting with nature can boost moods
· Learn something new - it will keep minds stimulated and give confidence
· Give back to the community - it can be just as rewarding for you as those you choose to help
-BBC NEWS Jan 1 2009
7 Ways to Create Miracles Everyday
By Kelly Howell
1. Inoculate Yourself Against Toxic Media
Limit your exposure to negative news. Your time is valuable. Don't waste it listening to melodramatic media personalities scream and yell hysterically at everyone - including you. It induces anxiety and suppresses joy. Just because prime time doesn't cover good news, doesn't mean there aren't beautiful things going on in the world. There are! But you need to look elsewhere for them.
2. Set Your Day Right
Each day provides the opportunity to choose between thoughts and feelings that add to your energy or deplete it. In the morning your mind is open, expanded and receptive to change. This is the ideal time to dwell upon what you want; luxuriate in positive outcomes and cultivate deliciously wonderful feelings.
3. Fear is Not Your Friend. Rise above it.
The root meaning of the word crisis is to decide. In crisis our first reaction is to make decisions out of fear. These are rarely sound decisions. Fear is not good for your chemistry, creativity, intuition or clarity. When you catch yourself being fearful - Stop! Step back, take a breath, get centered and know that there's always a higher plan. To discover it you need to feel good first. Feeling good expands your perception of reality, allowing you to see new solutions and make better decisions. Make a deliberate effort to look for the silver lining in any given situation. The only thing that blocks the flow of joy and abundance is fear: Fear of failure, fear of disgrace, fear of poverty, fear of rejection, fear of loss. Counterbalance fear with self-care. Dwell on what you want to have happen, not on what you're afraid might happen. Take extra care to relax and nurture your sense of self and well-being.
4. Practice Forgiveness
When someone upsets you, it upsets you! The moment you notice all the uncomfortable sensations that arise when you're angry, frustrated or fearful - Stop! Forgive yourself for getting irritated. Send love to people that annoy you. I know it's hard, but it's worth it. As you get better and better at forgiveness, and sending love, negative emotional charge will dissipate, you'll feel happier and situations will resolve or disappear altogether.
5. Hold the Highest Vision
Sympathizing or "feeling the pain" of friends and loved ones is not healthy or helpful. Instead, hold the highest vision for them, even if they can't see it for themselves. When you see the highest good for people, you are lending your energy productively to help them. Know that the positive visions you hold for others and for the world have an impact. Your highest vision can change circumstances for the better.
6. Obliterate Problems-Invite Miracles
In meditation, pray to open your heart and mind to allow miracles. Remember that miracles are natural and all you need to do is get out of the way and allow them in. Affirmation: "I am inviting miracles into my life."
7. Give Thanks
Look for positive shifts, look for goodness, no matter how small, and quietly say "Thank You." Gratitude builds a resonant energy field that opens the flow of grace in your life.
Look for “Made in U.S.A” before you pay!
This Christmas, while out shopping, make a conscious decision and purchase at least two items made in America. Simply check the label before purchasing your item. Quickly, you will notice how hard it is to find products made in the U.S.A.By consciously choosing products made in the U.S.A. you will place a demand on that product, which will place a demand on the retailers of that product. Immediately, your purchase creates a demand on the manufacture of the product, creating more jobs for Americans and energizing our economy from within.
If you really want to see change happen, make use of a powerful resource, your money! The more products we purchase that are made in America, the more secure our economic future becomes.
Some people call this “Patriotic Spending” we prefer to call it “Buying with Purpose.” When you start "Buying with Purpose," and purchase products made in America, you become apart of the solution, apart of the change.
Help empower America’s inner superhero, buy products made in the U.S.A. and keep our money and our jobs in America!
I AM WELLNESS™ proudly manufactures all of our products exclusively in the U.S.A.
Sleepless in Seattle?
Many of us enjoy an occasional bedtime chat with a loved one who is far away. But as more and more people trade in their landlines for mobile phones, they may find that these late-night conversations are no longer a good idea. According to recent studies, cell phone signals can alter brain waves—and the consequences will keep you up at night.
Neuroscientist Rodney Croft and his colleagues at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia strapped a Nokia 6110 cell phone to the heads of 120 men and women and then monitored their brain waves. When the researchers switched on the phone without the subjects’ knowledge, they saw a sudden power boost in the volunteers’ alpha brain waves. Alpha waves normally surge as the mind shuts out the external world and spins internal thoughts. Croft believes the heightened alpha waves reflect the mind concentrating to overcome the electrical interference in brain circuits caused by the pulsed microwave radiation from cell phones.
In a different study, sleep researchers at Loughborough University in England found that after a 30-minute exposure to cell phone signals in talk mode, people took nearly twice as long to fall asleep as they did when the phone had been off or in standby mode. The scientists think the effect probably reflects the time it takes the brain to relax after being agitated by the phone’s electrical field.
James Horne, one of the study’s authors, cautions that the effects are harmless and less disruptive to sleep than half a cup of coffee. Still, he wonders, “With different doses, durations or other devices, would there be greater effects?” –Scientific American Mind Vol. 19 Num. 4
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)
N-Acetyl-Cysteine is the main building block for the body’s master antioxidant, glutathione. The liver, which neutralizes toxic substances, uses an enormous amount of glutathione during the detoxifying process.
When levels of glutathione are reduced the cell is left without protection, which leads to dysfunction and causes the cell to degrade. Many pharmaceutical products deplete glutathione levels in the liver, for example, acetaminophen can deplete liver stores of glutathione, which leave it vulnerable to the toxic effects of alcohol. Stress, pesticides, smog, food additives, chlorinated water and pharmaceutical products all cause glutathione stores in the body to be depleted.
When cells are not able to regenerate at optimum levels the aging and degenerative process is accelerated. By restoring glutathione levels to an optimum level the degenerative process may be slowed. Dr. Michael Colgan states “Body glutathione declines rapidly with age. In fact the decline in glutathione levels is so reliable; it is used as an index of human aging.”
So why do we need N-Acetyl-Cysteine?
I take full responsibility for where I am today.
Most of the foods that contain glutathione are either not eaten often enough or in large enough quantities to provide enough glutathione. So with this imbalanced relationship between our toxic/processed environment and our lack of proper nutritional intake, our stores of glutathione have become depleted.
Research has shown that supplementation with glutathione does not raise serum (blood) levels in the body. There seems to be a problem with the supplement form of glutathione and the digestive process. However, researchers found oral N-Acetyl-Cysteine supplementation elevates serum levels of glutathione.
Intense workouts can deplete muscle glutathione levels buy 40% and liver levels by 80%! We currently take one 750 mg capsule 30-60 min pre and post workouts.
Sneak Peak!
More exciting items coming soon!
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Your Opinion Matters!
Make sure to get involved in this historic election. No matter what side of the fence you are on, or even if you are sitting on the fence, make time in your day to vote. This is our chance to voice our opinion, this is our chance to help steer the future of America!
Another way you can help steer America back on track is to buy American made products. Buying goods made in America will help produce jobs and stimulate our economy from within.
Another way you can help steer America back on track is to buy American made products. Buying goods made in America will help produce jobs and stimulate our economy from within.
SNEAK PEAK!!!!
Later this week we will be dropping two new items into our Wellness mix. Here is an early peak at one of our new items, our "Logo" Hoodie.
These new items are both Limited Edition and Limited Quantity!
We will send out an email the day they drop, so make sure you are signed up for email updates or you may find yourself left out in the cold! Click Here
Healthy Halloween Treats
Monster Apple Mouths
1. Simply cut one red and one green apple into quarters. Then cut the skin side of the apple into the shape of a mouth.
2. Place almond slivers in for the teeth and presto you have a fun and healthy halloween treat!
PB Spider
Have some fun with this easy, inexpensive and delicious treat. All you need are a few round crackers, all natural peanut butter, pretzel sticks and raisins.
1. Add a dab of peanut butter in between 2 crackers. Place 4 pretzel "legs" on each side and then add 2 raisins for eyes.
2. Now watch them crawl right into your mouth!
In a USDA Human Nutrition Research Center laboratory, neuroscientists discovered that feeding blueberries to laboratory rats slowed age-related loss in their mental capacity, a finding that has important implications for humans.
In one study, Jim Joseph, director of the neuroscience laboratory in the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center (HNRC), fed blueberry extractions—the equivalent of a human eating one cup of blueberries a day—to mice and then ran them through a series of motor skills tests.
He found that the blueberry-fed mice performed better than their control group counterparts in motor behavioral learning and memory, and he noticed an increase in exploratory behavior. When he examined their brains, he found a marked decrease in oxidative stress in two regions of the brain and better retention of signal-transmitting neurons compared with the control mice.
The compound that appears responsible for this neuron protection, anthocyanin, also gives blueberries their color and might be the key component of the blueberry’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Blueberries, along with other colorful fruits and vegetables, test high in their ability to subdue free radicals. These free radicals, which can damage cell membranes and DNA through a process known as oxidative stress, are blamed for many of the dysfunctions and diseases associated with aging.
The compound that appears responsible for this neuron protection, anthocyanin, also gives blueberries their color and might be the key component of the blueberry’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Blueberries, along with other colorful fruits and vegetables, test high in their ability to subdue free radicals. These free radicals, which can damage cell membranes and DNA through a process known as oxidative stress, are blamed for many of the dysfunctions and diseases associated with aging.
These findings could become increasingly important as the U.S. population ages. It is projected that by 2050, more than 30% of Americans will be over 65 and will have the decreased cognitive and motor function that accompanies advanced age. Joseph is currently testing the effects of blueberries on humans. Preliminary results show that people who ate a cup of blueberries a day have performed 5–6% better on motor skills tests than the control group. www.Blueberry.org
I Can Achieve Anything!
I am in control of my life, whatever I set my mind on achieving, I will achieve. Whatever I choose to be, I can and will be. The evidence is all around me. The power of my choices has brought me precisely to where I am right now. I have made the choices. I have held the thoughts. I have taken the actions to create my current reality.
I take full responsibility for where I am today.
I have the power to continue on this path or change my direction and start to move toward whatever I want to be. With the choices I make, I am constantly fulfilling the vision I have for my life.
I understand it is not what happens to me that is important; it is how I react to what happens to me. I have the choice to point fingers and place blame on others. I also have the choice to learn, grow and find the opportunity in each problem that comes my way.
Each and everyday I will look at the abundance around me. I will look at the marvels nature unfolds with ease. I will enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Each and everyday I choose to find something new about me to be proud of.
I understand that my health is the only true wealth and with my health I can achieve anything!
I understand it is not what happens to me that is important; it is how I react to what happens to me. I have the choice to point fingers and place blame on others. I also have the choice to learn, grow and find the opportunity in each problem that comes my way.
Each and everyday I will look at the abundance around me. I will look at the marvels nature unfolds with ease. I will enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Each and everyday I choose to find something new about me to be proud of.
I understand that my health is the only true wealth and with my health I can achieve anything!
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