Monday, 14 October 2013

Hmmmmm Chocolatess ...



One of the most compelling reasons to make chocolate a part of your regular diet may be for the antioxidants it provides.
 This is why the antioxidant polyphenols in chocolate are so valuable, as they have the ability to stop free radical mediated oxidation.
This helps to decrease your risk of those and other diseases by directly interfering with one of the major preventable causes of chronic degenerative diseases.
 A factoid from ACS's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry indicates that naturally occurring polyphenols in cocoa, the fundamental component in chocolate, actually boost levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol, while at the same time reducing the atherogenicity of so-called “bad” variety – LDL – by preventing its oxidation.
Don't Worry - Eat Chocolate Beyond the fact that chocolate contains the feel-good anandamide compound, there are additional clinically-confirmed reasons why chocolate has been referred to as “the new anti-anxiety drug.”
Another ACS study (in the Journal of Proteome Research) revealed that one-and-a-half ounces of dark chocolate a day for 2 weeks reduced stress hormone levels.
Volunteers for the study, categorized as “highly stressed,” were found at the end of the two-week period to have lower levels of the “figh-or-flight” stress hormone cortisol.
 But remember that many chocolate brands are high in sugar, calories and unhealthy saturated fats, so buyer beware.
First, be sure that the chocolate you're eating is dark chocolate.
There is also a big difference in chocolates’ health effects, depending on how much you eat.
As mentioned in the Cleveland Clinic study:
Don't Worry - Eat Chocolate Beyond the fact that chocolate contains the feel-good anandamide compound, there are additional clinically-confirmed reasons why chocolate has been referred to as “the new anti-anxiety drug.”
Another ACS study (in the Journal of Proteome Research) revealed that one-and-a-half ounces of dark chocolate a day for 2 weeks reduced stress hormone levels.
Volunteers for the study, categorized as “highly stressed,” were found at the end of the two-week period to have lower levels of the “figh-or-flight” stress hormone cortisol.
 But remember that many chocolate brands are high in sugar, calories and unhealthy saturated fats, so buyer beware.
First, be sure that the chocolate you're eating is dark chocolate.
There is also a big difference in chocolates’ health effects, depending on how much you eat.
As mentioned in the Cleveland Clinic study:
Another ACS study (in the Journal of Proteome Research) revealed that one-and-a-half ounces of dark chocolate a day for 2 weeks reduced stress hormone levels.
Volunteers for the study, categorized as “highly stressed,” were found at the end of the two-week period to have lower levels of the “figh-or-flight” stress hormone cortisol.
 But remember that many chocolate brands are high in sugar, calories and unhealthy saturated fats, so buyer beware.
First, be sure that the chocolate you're eating is dark chocolate.
There is also a big difference in chocolates’ health effects, depending on how much you eat.
As mentioned in the Cleveland Clinic study:
As mentioned in the Cleveland Clinic study:
..Be careful about the type of dark chocolate you choose: chewy caramel-marshmallow-nut-covered dark chocolate is by no means a heart-healthy food option.
Also, please be aware that many popular and seemingly artisan-quality chocolate companies are now owned by multinational corporations who use GMO ingredients, disregard fair trade standards, and otherwise are not interested in supporting organic and sustainable production methods.

Few foods, and certainly not dessert foods, have as much therapeutic potential as this “candy” aisle treat, as evidenced by a wide range of accumulating scientific research linking its consumption to over 40 distinct health benefits
While most of us have heard about the importance of antioxidants, a primer might help, beginning with the explanation that the formation of free radicals – atoms, ions and molecules with unpaired electrons – in your cells can damage your DNA to the point that your risk of developing diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease and cancer are elevated.

Be aware that milk chocolate does not have the same healthy effect as unadulterated dark chocolate, because milk often prevents absorption of polyphenols
If you’re craving a decadent chocolate treat but want to avoid the downsides, take a look at this video so you can make your own organic chocolate bars.

As examples, Cadbury Schweppes bought Green & Black in 2005, who in turn was bought by Kraft Foods in 2010. Dagoba was bought by Hershey’s in 2006. You will find this pattern recur quite often if you peak beneath the “wrapper” of the chocolate industry.
So, please remember to choose carefully, and consider whether the companies you support are supporting you back.


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Saturday, 28 September 2013

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    Monday, 22 April 2013

    Good Old Plastic Bottle is estrogenic & potentially causing catastrophic biological consequences .

    Have plastic bottle will travel !!!
    Right ?
    Yes we carry them everywhere, every one on the planet does.
    But do you know that the  good plastic bottle has also been tested positive for estrogenic activity  .  Meaning what ??  ....  it means that the plastic contents in the bottles can potentially disrupt your hormones and may even alter the structure of our human cells, posing risks to infants and children.....  


    Here is a way to know your plastic 
    This can be determined through a classification system called the Resin Identification Code, which is the number printed on the bottom of most plastic bottles and food containers. It describes what kind of plastic resin the product is made out of.
    • A classification system called the Resin Identification Code, which is the number printed on the bottom of most plastic bottles and food containers, describes what kind of plastic resin the product is made out of.
    • The most toxic plastics are #7, #3 and #6, while those that may be somewhat safer include #1, #2, #4 and #5.
    • Ninety-five percent of all plastic products tested were positive for estrogenic activity, meaning they contain chemicals that can potentially disrupt your hormones and cause other adverse health effects.
    • If at all possible, seek to purchase products that are not made from or packaged in plastic.
    think about the 100 million tons of plastic produced every year on this planet now slowly finding its way into our body, accumulating over time, act now ... purchase products that are not made from or packaged in plastic. 


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    Saturday, 13 April 2013

    22 Things Happy People Do Differently ... Cheer Up ...


    This should cheer you up my friends 



    • Happy people tend to follow a certain set of habits that sets them apart from their sad and stressed out peers. By implementing them in your own life, you can become a happy person, too.
    • “Happy” habits include letting go of grudges, expressing gratitude, treating others with kindness and regarding your problems as challenges
    • Living in the present, waking up at the same time each morning, eating right and exercising are other “secrets” that happy people tend to embrace




    1. Let go of grudges
    Forgiving and forgetting is necessary for your own happiness, as holding a grudge means you’re also holding onto resentment, anger, hurt and other negative emotions that are standing in the way of your own happiness. Letting go of a grudge frees you from negativity and allows more space for positive emotions to fill in.
    2. Treat everyone with kindness
    Kindness is not only contagious, it’s also proven to make you happier. When you’re kind to others, your brain produces feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters like serotonin and you’re able to build strong relationships with others, fostering positive feelings all around.
    3. Regard your problems as challenges
    Change your internal dialogue so that anytime you have a “problem” you view it as a challenge or a new opportunity to change your life for the better. Eliminate the word “problem” from your mind entirely.
    4. Express gratitude for what you have
    People who are thankful for what they have are better able to cope with stress, have more positive emotions, and are better able to reach their goals. The best way to harness the positive power of gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal or list, where you actively write down exactly what you’re grateful for each day. Doing so has been linked to happier moods, greater optimism and even better physical health.
    5. Dream big
    Go ahead and dream big, as you’ll be more likely to accomplish your goals. Rather than limiting yourself, when you dream big you’re opening your mind to a more optimistic, positive state where you have the power to achieve virtually anything you desire.
    6. Don’t sweat the small stuff
    If the issue you’re mad about will be irrelevant a year, a month, a week or even a day from now, why sweat it? Happy people know how to let life’s daily irritations roll off their back.
    7. Speak well of others
    It may be tempting to gather around the office water cooler to get and give the daily gossip, but talking negatively about others is like taking a bath in negative emotions; your body soaks them up. Instead, make it a point to only say positive, nice words about other people, and you’ll help foster more positive thinking in your own life as well.
    8. Avoid making excuses
    It’s easy to blame others for your life’s failures, but doing so means you’re unlikely to rise past them. Happy people take responsibility for their mistakes and missteps, then use the failure as an opportunity to change for the better.
    9. Live in the present
    Allow yourself to be immersed in whatever it is you’re doing right now, and take time to really be in the present moment. Avoid replaying past negative events in your head or worrying about the future; just savor what’s going on in your life now.
    10. Wake up at the same time every morning
    Getting up at the same time every day (preferably an early time) is deceptively simple. Doing so will help regulate your circadian rhythm so you’ll have an easier time waking and likely feel more energized. Plus, the habit of rising early every day is one shared by many successful people, as it enhances your productivity and focus.
    11. Don’t compare yourself to others
    Your life is unique, so don’t measure your own worth by comparing yourself to those around you. Even regarding yourself as better than your peers is detrimental to your happiness, as you’re fostering judgmental feelings and an unhealthy sense of superiority. Measure your own success based on your progress alone, not that of others.
    12. Surround yourself with positive people
    The saying “misery loves company” is entirely true. That’s why you need to choose friends who are optimistic and happy themselves, as you will be surrounded with positive energy.
    13. Realize that you don’t need others’ approval
    It’s important to follow your own dreams and desires without letting naysayers stand in your way. It’s fine to seek others’ opinions, but happy people stay true to their own hearts and don’t get bogged down with the need for outside approval.
    14. Take time to listen
    Listening helps you soak in the wisdom of others and allows you to quiet your own mind at the same time. Intense listening can help you feel content while helping you gain different perspectives.
    15. Nurture social relationships
    Positive social relationships are a key to happiness, so be sure you make time to visit with friends, family and your significant other.
    16. Meditate
    Meditation helps you keep your mind focused, calms your nerves and supports inner peace. Research shows it can even lead to physical changes in your brain that make you happier.
    17. Eat well
    What you eat directly impacts your mood and energy levels in both the short and long term. Whereas eating right can prime your body and brain to be in a focused, happy state, eating processed junk foods will leave you sluggish and prone to chronic disease.
    18. Exercise
    Exercise boosts levels of health-promoting brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which may help buffer some of the effects of stress and also relieve some symptoms of depression. Rather than viewing exercise as a medical tool to lose weight, prevent disease, and live longer – all benefits that occur in the future – try viewing exercise as a daily tool to immediately enhance your frame of mind, reduce stress and feel happier.
    19. Live minimally
    Clutter has a way of sucking the energy right out of you and replacing it with feelings of chaos. Clutter is an often-unrecognized source of stress that prompts feelings of anxiety, frustration, distraction and even guilt, so give your home and office a clutter makeover, purging it of the excess papers, files, knick knacks and other “stuff” that not only takes up space in your physical environment, but also in your mind.
    20. Be honest
    Every time you lie, your stress levels are likely to increase and your self-esteem will crumble just a little bit more. Plus, if others find out you’re a liar it will damage your personal and professional relationships. Telling the truth, on the other hand, boosts your mental health and allows others to build trust in you.
    21. Establish personal control
    Avoid letting other people dictate the way you live. Instead, establish personal control in your life that allows you to fulfill your own goals and dreams, as well as a great sense of personal self-worth.
    22. Accept what cannot be changed
    Everything in your life is not going to be perfect, and that’s perfectly all right. Happy people learn to accept injustices and setbacks in their life that they cannot change, and instead put their energy on changing what they can control for the better.
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    Thursday, 4 April 2013

    Aim High

     
    I WILL GET THERE NO MATTER WHAT !!






    ONLY GREAT MINDS CAN READ THIS ONE ..

    if yuo cna raed this, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too .
    Cna yuo raed tihs ?  Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can. I cdnuolt blveiee that I cloud aulaclty uendastnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno’t mtaetr in waht oerd r the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is that the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a tootl mses and you can still raed it whotuit a pboerlm. This is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the word as a wlohe.  Azanmig huh ?  yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt !

    Can you raed this  now ??   
         


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    Friday, 29 March 2013

    Artificial Sweetener : Aspartame May Be More Toxic in Men than Women


    Aspartame is primarily made up of aspartic acid and phenylalanine. The phenylalanine has been synthetically modified to carry a methyl group, which provides the majority of the sweetness.
    Artificial sweeteners tend to trigger enhanced activity within your brain's pleasure centers, yet at the same time provide less actual satisfaction. This separation of the taste of sweetness from caloric content means that when you consume artificial sweeteners, your brain actually craves more of it because your body receives no satisfaction on a cellular level by the sugar imposter. This can actually contribute to not only overeating and weight gain, but also an addiction to artificial sweeteners
    The longest-ever human aspartame study, spanning 22 years. Interestingly enough, this association was not found in women. Leukemia was associated with diet soda intake in both sexes. nearly 48,000 men and over 77,000 women over the age of 20 were reviewed, in which they found that men who consumed more than one diet soda per day had an increased risk of developing multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
    Unfortunately, even though Harvard University researchers originally put out a press release alerting of these potential cancer dangers, they soon caved to pressure from industry and issued a second press release that minimized the impact of the study. Even the study’s authors offered only a milquetoast conclusion:
    "Although our findings preserve the possibility of a detrimental effect of a constituent of diet soda, such as aspartame, on select cancers, the inconsistent sex effects... do not permit the ruling out of chance as an explanation."
    One hypothesis for the difference between the sexes is that men have a higher activity of the enzyme ADH, which metabolizes methanol and converts it to formaldehyde. More formaldehyde circulating in your blood would naturally have more opportunity to cause greater damage. It's possible that there is some hormonally mediated protection against the adverse effects of aspartame in women, in addition to men having higher ADH activity, but the study was not designed to answer that question but still it offers significant supporting evidence of the danger that aspartame-sweetened and other "diet" drinks and foods pose.
    In a related study  researchers found that mixing alcohol with diet soda, compared to regular soda, gets you drunk faster. The study compared Smirnoff Red Label with Squirt (a lemon-lime soda) against the same vodka mixed with Diet Squirt. The diet drink increased breath-alcohol content (BAC) by 18 percent — the near-equivalent of one additional standard drink, and enough to push you over the legal limit for driving. As reported by Counsel & Heal
    “While diet drinks save calorie intake, they actually accelerate the intoxication. The reason is that since diet drinks have less sugar in them, they get digested faster in the intestine and the alcohol in the drink gets mixed in the blood faster. So it is always a good idea to have alcohol with regular soft drinks, as alcohol with diet soft drinks accelerates the intoxication process.”    
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