Amizita, manufactured by Sucampo Pharma Americas, Inc, is approved by the FDA for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in adult women. Idiopathic constipation refers to a condition where the cause of constipation is unknown. The manufacturer warns that the medication is not suitable for patients with bowel blockage.
The active ingredient in Amizita, lubiprostone, is a complex organic acid that acts on cells in the intestine to promote the mobility of stool through the organ by increasing the amount of fluid available to the intestine.
Activating Channels
According to the manufacturer, lubiprostone acts on local chloride channels in the cells of the intestines. The ingredient specifically activates a chloride channel called ClC-2, found in the apical membrane of the intestine.
Greasing the Passage
The activation of ClC-2 in the intestinal epithelium promotes the secretion of chloride-rich intestinal fluid into the organ. The additional fluid facilitates the movement of stool through the intestines.
Sweet, sour, salty, pungent and bitter are all flavors you can taste in one bite of food seasoned with Chinese five spice powder. Cinnamon, clove, Sichuan peppercorn, star anise and fennel seed are each finely ground and combined as Chinese five spice powder. This healthy, nutritionally-beneficial spice is often used as a base in recipes representative of Chinese cuisine.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon from tree bark is rolled and dried.
Cinnamon comes from the outer bark of a small, bushy, evergreen tree. Bark from the trees of Sri Lanka are regarded as producing "true cinnamon," being higher in antioxidants than any other food source. Cinnamon is also rich in essential oils. Minerals in cinnamon include potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc and magnesium. Cinnamon contains vitamin A, niacin, pyridoxine and pantitheric acid, all good for you. Cinnamon can help to control blood pressure and heart rate. It helps with flatulence and indigestion.
Cloves
Spices ground and ready for use in food preparation.
Cloves originated from an evergreen tree of the Myrtle family in Indonesia. They appear as small, pink flowers. When dried, cloves resemble small, dark, irregular nails. The essential oils in cloves are tannins, triterpenoids, sesquiterpenes and flavinoids. Cloves are rich in vitamins and minerals. The vitamins are vitamin A, vitamin K, B6, B1, vitamin C and riboflavin. The minerals include potassium, iron, selenium, manganese and magnesium. Ingesting cloves aids in digestion and help relieve constipation.
Sichuan Peppercorns
Whole peppercorns can be ground to use in food.
Sichaun peppercorns are found on the spicy outer-coat of the berries on a Prickly Ash tree. These hot, tangy, citrusy, anise-favored peppercorns are rich in essential oils and antioxidants. They contain the minerals copper, manganese, potassium, selenium and zinc. The vitamins found in Sichuan peppercorns are vitamin A, carotene, pyridoxine and thiamine. These peppercorns aid in digestion and help to calm a cough. They also can help to quell spasms or act as a stimulant.
Star Anise
Star anise comes from a tree bearing a star-shaped fruit. The husk and seeds of the fruit are used to make this licorice-flavored spice. It has antioxidant properties from vitamins C and A. Anise also contains the B-complex vitamins. The minerals in star anise are calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc and copper. Copper is essential in the production of red blood cells. Star anise can relieve stomach pain and bring relief from colds and cough.
Fennel Seeds
Fennel seeds are eaten after a meal in Indian cuisine.
Sweet, anise-flavored fennel seed is recognized as one of nine Anglo-Saxon sacred herbs for its highly regarded health benefits. It is believed to promote longevity, courage and strength. Fennel seeds are an excellent source of insoluble dietary fiber and a fine antioxidant. The seeds are mineral-rich with iron, copper, calcium, selenium, manganese, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Vitamins found in fennel seeds are vitamins A, E, C and many B-complex vitamins. Fennel seeds in your diet can aid in relaxing the stomach, relieving constipation, and helping to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Heartburn is caused by problems with acid in the esophagus. It is a digestive problem characterized by a burning feeling in the chest which may last for several hours. The burning feeling may be accompanied by a bitter, sour or unpleasant taste in the mouth. According to AboutGerd.org, Nearly 20 percent of the population experiences heartburn on a weekly basis.
Causes of Heartburn
During the digestive process, the stomach uses acids to process and breakdown foods. The esophageal sphincter keeps these acids from entering the esophagus, and normally only a small amount of acid passes through the esophageal sphincter. This small amount of acid can pass through the esophagus without symptoms. However, heartburn occurs when too much acid flows through the esophageal sphincter and enters the esophagus. The esophagus can't deal with the large amounts of acid, and the burning feeling is experienced.
Hiatal Hernia
A hiatal hernia is another possible cause of heartburn. A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach is pushed through the muscle wall that separates the stomach and the chest, called the diaphragm. When this hernia occurs, it may cause heartburn.
Foods That May Cause Heartburn
Certain foods and drinks can cause or exacerbate heartburn. These include alcoholic or carbonated beverages, fruits that are high in citric acid, mints or chocolates, fatty foods, and spicy foods. Drugs like aspirin, some sedatives and some blood pressure medications may also cause heartburn.
Other Causes of Heartburn
Heartburn is more common in pregnant women and in people who are overweight. Lying down shortly after eating may also cause or exacerbate heartburn.
Treatment
Typically, heartburn can be treated by an over-the-counter acid blocker. The medication should generally be consumed before foods that cause heartburn, if possible. Lifestyle modifications may also be recommended, especially for persistent heartburn that develops into a condition called acid reflux disease. These lifestyle changes generally need to be permanent in order to consistently avoid heartburn, and may involve limiting the consumption of the food and drink that triggers the heartburn.
When Should You Contact A Physician
If heartburn occurs more often than once each week, lasts for more than 5 years, is severe enough to wake you at night or becomes more severe than you are used to, or if you have difficulty swallowing, you should contact a physician as these may be symptoms of a more serious illness, like Acid Reflux Disease or pre-cancerous changes to the esophagus.
Hindus have developed customs over thousands of years that continue to shape their religious practice and their cultural identity. Some of these customs are dictated by the Hindu religion, while others are tied to the regional traditions of the Indian subcontinent, where, according to India Online, more than 80 percent of the population identifies as Hindu.
Diet
Hindu customs concerning food are complex and followed to different degrees depending on nationality and personal choice. The Hindu religion divides food into three categories. Tamasic foods, such as meat and alcohol, are thought to deaden the mind, and are customarily avoided. Rajasic foods, like garlic and hot chilies, are neither encouraged nor forbidden; Hindus believe that Rajasic foods interfere with peace and tranquility. Hinduism highly encourages Sattvic food, which includes healthy and mild foods such as fruits, vegetables, bread and legumes. Accordingly, many Hindus are vegetarian, and avoid animal products in general, particularly beef.
Marriage
Hindu weddings are colorful, lively affairs brimming with custom and religious symbolism. During the wedding, a Brahmin, or Hindu priest, dangles a curtain between the marriage partners. The wedding guests then shower the two with grains of rice while the curtain is removed and sandalwood necklaces are placed around their necks. In Hindu marriages, the father of the bride symbolically gives her to the groom. The couple then walks around a fire to seal the marriage and recites vows of fealty and love.
Purity
Many of the Hindu religious customs emphasize purity and cleanliness. Many Hindus, particularly those who live in Southern Asia, consider the left hand unclean and the right hand holy; Hindus eat with their right hands and rarely use their left hands in religious ceremonies. Offerings to various Hindu gods are washed and blessed before they are used, and are discarded if they are stained at any time. Shoes and feet are deemed to be filthy, and as such, shoes are never worn inside religious temples or homes.
Funerals
Funeral customs are most strictly practiced in India, but international Hindus may also insist on certain rituals. When a Hindu dies, his body is kept at home for viewing and mourning purposes. Friends and family assemble quickly to pay their final respects. White is traditionally worn at Hindu funerals, and black is normally discouraged. After a set amount of time passes, usually within 24 hours of death, the body is cremated and the ashes scattered. Hindus in India may request that their ashes be poured into the Ganges River, which Hindus consider sacred.
The heart-wise diet is a balanced way of eating that improves heart health. When executed properly, the diet can help to control blood pressure, improve lipid levels, and promote safe weight loss.
Fat and Cholesterol
The heart-wise diet emphasizes healthy unsaturated fats over saturated fats. Unsaturated fats are found in oils, nuts, seeds, fish, and avocado. Foods that are high in saturated fats also contain high amounts of cholesterol; examples include red meat, the fat and skin on chicken and turkey, and full-fat dairy products. Trans fats are also avoided and are found artificially in baked and fried foods and naturally in foods high in saturated fat.
Sodium
Sodium is found in table salt but is also hidden in much of our food supply. A heart-wise diet reduces sodium by avoiding added salt and high-salt foods like frozen and processed foods, canned goods, and condiments. The American Heart Association recommends a sodium intake of no more than 1,500 mg per day.
Fiber
Fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains are all major sources of fiber. Increasing your intake from these food groups may improve cholesterol levels. Aim for a variety of colors when selecting fruits and vegetables. Choose whole-wheat bread, whole-grain pasta, brown rice, and oatmeal in place of their refined counterparts.
Food combining diets outline several simple rules regarding which foods should and should not be consumed together. Proponents of these diets, such as Dr. William Howard Hay, "fitness guru" Suzanne Somers and Asian-healing expert Daniel Reid, claim that proper food combining will lead to weight loss, greater vitality, improved immunity and increased longevity.
Digestion
Food combining diets are based on the theory that each type of food requires a different set of ideal digestive conditions, including different digestive enzymes, pH requirements and digestion time. When you load several different types of food onto your plate (such as a hamburger with cheese on a bun) you unnecessarily burden your digestive system. Energy the body could use elsewhere thus gets devoted to digestion instead. Even with this extra effort, food is poorly digested. This reduces the amount of nutrients your body can absorb from even the most wholesome foods, which further compromises your health and saps your energy. If you suffer from post-meal fatigue or digestive problems (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea or heartburn), you may want to experiment with this diet.
Rules
Practitioners of food-combining diets do not count calories, carbs or fat grams--but they take great care to not include all of these types of foods at one meal. They do not eat protein and carbohydrates together. This means no bun with your hamburger and no toast with your eggs. Eating two different types of proteins is also forbidden: No sausage with those eggs either. Protein should not be combined with fat (butter, oil, mayonnaise), but you may eat fat with vegetables and starches. Neither dairy products nor fruit pair well with anything, so these should be consumed separately. For some food-combining diets you must also be careful with acidic foods (such as citrus and tomatoes). These should not be consumed with carbohydrates because acids may destroy ptyalin--the starch-digesting enzyme secreted in the mouth as you chew. Digestion of all food, even when eaten in proper combination, can also be affected by too much liquid in the stomach. You should drink between meals, not while eating.
What to Eat
To succeed on this diet you will most likely have to revise your most fundamental notions about what constitutes a balanced meal: the four food groups together on one plate. Non-starchy vegetables (which exclude potatoes, corn, peas, carrots and beets) go with everything. This gives you many options for stir fry, casseroles, soup, stew and salad (including pasta, rice and bean salads).
Try replacing hamburger or steak with a grilled Portobello mushroom served with French fries or mashed potatoes. Kebabs of lamb, beef, shrimp or tofu are still fine, served, perhaps, with a large salad. Instead of potatoes, serve sauted kohlrabi or mashed cauliflower with meat. Replace the potatoes in beef stew with turnips. To continue enjoying pasta, experiment with tomato- and dairy-free sauces such as peanut, curry or even just garlic and oil. If you learn the spice principles of various cultures, you can create a wide array of international bean and rice dishes. (Beans combine as a starch.) Chili (without beans) is also an option. With a little creativity, there are many delicious ways to stay on this diet--if, of course, you find that it does indeed deliver the abundance of energy and good health it promises, and if a return to poor combinations leaves you feeling lethargic and bloated.
Following a heart-healthy diet is important for everyone, but it is crucial for patients who will be undergoing heart surgery in the near future. Following a seven-day diet plan that includes heart-healthy choices can help patients enter surgery in the best possible health, which may reduce complications during and after the procedure. Always follow your doctor's instructions and advice related to your diet and other lifestyle choices.
Heart-Healthy Diet
Make healthy food choices when following a seven-day diet plan prior to heart surgery. The best diet for most heart surgery patients is one that is low in salt, saturated fat and cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. The University of Southern California suggests a diet with less than 2,000 mg of sodium per day for heart surgery patients. Patients with other medical conditions, such as diabetes, may need to modify their diet plans further to include foods low in sugar.
Choose fresh, canned or frozen fruits that do not contain added sugar. Fresh and frozen vegetables are heart-healthy options as well. Canned vegetables often contain added salt, so always check the labels. Avoid fatty cuts of meat. Choose fresh or frozen fish, poultry without the skin and lean cuts of pork and beef. Unsalted peanut butter, tofu, dried beans and unsalted nuts are excellent sources of protein for patients who choose to avoid meat.
Limit caffeinated beverages and drink fruit juices without added sugar, low-sodium vegetable juices, lemonade and soy milk instead. Avoid high-fat dairy products and cooking oils. Try low-fat yogurt and cheeses, such as skim mozzarella, for calcium. Choose low-fat salad dressings and unsalted margarine instead of fatty dressings and sauces and butter. Use natural herbs to flavor cooking instead of dressings and sauces with high sodium and fat content.
Mediterranean Diet
According to the Mayo Clinic, a 2007 study found that people who consumed a Mediterranean diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish reduced their risk of death from heart disease and cancer. Some heart surgery patients may benefit greatly from adapting a Mediterranean diet prior to their surgery dates.
The Mediterranean diet includes about nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day and little to no red meat. The diet consists of a lot of fish, high in omega-3 fatty acids that can help lower cholesterol. Avoid fried fish and choose grilled instead. Choose olive oil over canola oil or vegetable oil for cooking when following a Mediterranean diet. Use fresh herbs for flavor instead of salt. Choose whole-wheat versions of bread and pasta. The Mediterranean diet often includes a glass of red wine every day for its antioxidant properties and its ability to help reduce the blood's ability to clot. Check with your doctor before including wine in your seven-day program, as he may want you to avoid alcohol prior to surgery.
According to the Mayo Clinic, cardiac disease is the leading global killer of men and women. Cardiac patients are being treated for a wide range of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias) and congenital heart defects. Cardiac diseases generally refer to disorders involving blocked or narrowed blood vessels that can cause heart attacks, strokes or chest pain (angina). Many cardiac patients lessen their risk of cardiac episodes with healthy lifestyle choices, including proper diet and exercise.
The DASH Diet
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is prescribed for many cardiac patients by their physicians and has been proven to alleviate cardiac symptoms in National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies. The DASH diet is based on a low-sodium, fiber-rich eating plan that contains vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy products.
Reduce Sodium and Increase Potassium
Selecting foods low in salt and sodium as well as high in potassium are key components to healthy eating for cardiac patients. Excessive salt intake increases body fluid volume, impairing the body's natural blood-pressure regulators. The NIH recommends limiting sodium intake to between 1,500mg and 2,400mg per day. This equals approximately 2/3 to 1 tsp. of salt. Processed, overly-salted prepared foods such as canned salted vegetables, fast food and frozen pizza should also be omitted from your diet. A low-sodium and high-potassium diet also reduces the effects of adrenaline on the body during times of stress.
Fiber-RIch Diet
A high-fiber diet is effective in the prevention and treatment of many types of cardiac diseases. Water-soluble fibers such as oat bran and psyllium are of particular benefit in reducing cholesterol and blood pressure.
Vegetarian Lifestyle
NIH studies have found that vegetarians typically have lower blood-pressure levels as well as a lower incidence of all cardiac diseases. These studies determined that a standard vegetarian diet includes more fiber, complex carbohydrates, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins C and A, in addition to a lower intake of sodium. All of these factors are believed to contribute to the prevention of cardiac episodes.
An altar is a special place of worship. All religions use altars to conduct their sacred rituals and they can range from extremely extravagant to very simple. But you do not have to leave your home to worship at an alter. You can create your own sacred altar at home, and decorate it with all of those items that are important to your style of worship. This can be a very special place of retreat, where you go to contemplate the issues of your life or simply to give thanks to whatever God you serve. Here is how to make a sacred altar at home.
Instructions
How to Make a Sacred Alter
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Decide where to set up your altar. Will you make it the centerpiece of your home or a private place of worship? There is no right answer herewhatever you feel comfortable with is the right choice for you.
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Place a small, round table in the worship area.
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Cover it with a white silk tablecloth
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Locate the four directions (North, South, East, and West) on the tabletop.
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Set the blue candle in the north, the red candle in the south, the yellow candle in the east, and the green candle in the west.
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In the center of the table, place a white candle.
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Put an incense holder, with incense stick, in front of the white candle.
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Place religious objects, such as pictures of Jesus, statuettes of Buddha, and statuettes of deities, around the candles in the north, south, east, and west on your sacred altar.
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Place a large, clear quartz crystal in front of the incense.
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Decorate your sacred altar with fresh flowers as much as possible.
Figs, also called Ficus (scientific name: Ficus carica) are hardy, versatile trees that are able to grow in the harshest conditions. They are a large group of approximately 850 species native to the tropics. Figs trees vary in mass, and their eventual size depends on the fertility of the soil. Excessively fertile soil yields a large and abundantly fruitful tree, while poorly fertile soils produce small, shrub-like plants that bear little fruit.
Historical and Religious Significance
The fig was a significant tree in the life and time of Jesus Christ. Its prominence has been highlighted in the Bible and has been mentioned in other ancient scripts, including the Muslim holy book, Quran (or Koran).
According to Timothy Maurice Pianzin in the book "Parables of Jesus," the fig tree was the official symbol for Israel during the lifetime of Jesus Christ because of its social and economic significance.
Figs were revered in ancient Greece, where strict laws were imposed to prevent the export of good quality figs. Figs were considered sacred in ancient Rome. According to popular myth, the wolf that nurtured the founders of Rome, Remus and Romulus, took respite under the shade of a fig tree.
Economic Significance
Figs trees have high output and are valued for their economic significance. Fig trees, although slow to grow, bear fruit for 10 months of the year. Fig wood is soft and flexible and is used for ornaments, garlands and hoops. The export of figs contributes to the Iranian economy.
Ecological Significance
Wild fig trees are a primary source of nutrition for some fruit-eating species, including capuchin monkeys, fruit bats and langurs. Birds such as bulbuls, fig parrots, hornbills and Asian barbets feed exclusively on figs when they are abundant. Caterpillars feed on the fig leaves, and some species of beetles feed on the wood.
Nutritional Significance
Fig fruits contain a rich mix of carbohydrates, sugars, dietary fibers, proteins and fats.
A 3.5 ounce (100 gram) serving of dried figs contains approximately 249 kilocalories (1,041 kilojoules) and are an excellent source of manganese and potassium.
Health Benefits
Figs are associated with numerous health benefits. Fig fruits are a source of calcium and promote bone density. Fig leaves have antidiabetic properties and manage diabetes in insulin-dependent patients. According to Frances Sheridan Goulart in the book "Super Immunity Foods," figs stabilize blood pressure, cholesterol, protect against heart ailments and disease and promote healthy bones. They promote healthy immune systems and have anti-cancer benefits.
A guru is not going to take over your life and tell you what to do. They will, however, guide you in your spiritual quest to find God and to make the right decisions for yourself and your life. They will be your spiritual teacher. Once you find a guru, you must remain committed to their teachings if you want such guidance to work. Read on to learn more.
Instructions
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Understand what a guru really is. A guru is not going to simply hand you all the answers. A guru is a teacher who has studied and attained a high level of spiritual development and God-realization.
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Think about what exactly you want in your guru. They'll be your spiritual teacher on the path to finding God, so you'll want to figure out what kind of person you'd prefer to be your teacher.
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Study on your own. You should fulfill certain attitudes and requisites to be a proper disciple, such as being open-minded, having a critical mind, patience and the willingness to do a lot of hard work.
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Pray to God. It's said that the right guru will find you when you are ready, so focus more on yourself than on finding your guru. It may seem counter-productive, but trust in the process.
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Improve your attitude. Don't concentrate specifically on finding a guru. Make sure you're not too impatient. Focus on readying yourself for your guru's teachings.
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Investigate your guru once you've found the right teacher. You want to make sure they are really a guru and not someone who is simply a good talker and may be trying to get money out of you.
"Sacred 2: Fallen Angel" is an action RPG released in 2008 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The gameplay is broken up into quests that allow access to unique areas and encounters with enemies. In the northeast corner of the map, you'll find a special island that was originally intended to be unlocked with a special quest, given on Christmas day. However, there is a different quest that is always available now that the game has been patched, called "Northland Expedition."
Instructions
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Go to Atamark's Gate and make your way to the docks in the northwest of the town.
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Find the man standing at the gangplank of the second-to-last ship from the right. This is the quest-giver for the "Northland Expedition" quest chain.
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Accept the quest, and he will ferry you to the island in the northeast corner of the map, which is normally inaccessible.
Gift-giving occasions are an opportunity to demonstrate to someone how much you care. When you give a gift to a Muslim woman, you have the opportunity to present her with something meaningful. Whether she is your mother, wife, girlfriend or close friend, there are many suitable gifts to mark any occasion. With some research and consideration, it's easy to choose a gift which is pleasing to the Muslim woman in your life.
Hijab Head Covering
A beautiful hijab is a gift which she can wear often.
While a Muslim woman likely has a variety of hijabs already, the hijab she receives as a gift will have more meaning. Buy one in her favorite color, one to match her eyes or one in a color you think looks particularly good on her. Focus on top quality, and don't skimp on this item. She will appreciate the value and thought behind this personal gift.
Trip to the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a notrious romantic site.
A great gift to a wife from her husband, a trip to the Taj Mahal screams romance. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a monument to the memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is known as one of the most romantic locations in the world. A trip to the Taj Mahal is especially appropriate for a honeymoon or a significant wedding anniversary.
English Language Lessons
A dictionary is a helpful aid in learning English.
If the Muslim woman in your life does not speak English, and you live in an area where English is spoken predominantly, consider English language lessons. Not only will this ease her daily life and allow her to take on more responsibility in the family, it will make her feel more involved and less isolated. If she already speaks English, consider lessons in another language she has an interest in. Perhaps she dreams of a trip abroad some day. Lessons in the language spoken in the country she longs to visit will make her feel closer to her ultimate vacation and prepare her to communicate when the time comes.
Trip to Mecca
If you have the means and ability, a pilgrimage to Mecca is a gift she'll cherish. This holiest of holy places in the Islamic religion will delight and thrill her, particularly if she has never been. Include a side trip to Medina, Saudi Arabia, the second most important location to Muslims the world over.
Perfumed Holy Quran
The Holy Quran is available in a luxurious scented option.
While she most likely has a copy of the Quran already, does she have a scented one? Copies with a floral scent embedded in the pages of the Quran are an option. Designed so she will experience the scent every time she opens this holy book, the perfume is guaranteed to be long lasting.
Flax seed dates back to before cotton. Its original use was for fibers in clothing and linseed oil used in paint. Today, it still is in clothing but not as often. You find it mostly in food products. It is rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid, making it popular for heart health. Mainly produced in Canada, it is a tall grassy-looking plant with small blue flowers. Flax needs cool and long sunny days with good soil drainage to yield the best crop.
Distribution
The production of flax seed has had its ups and downs due to demand and competition. Canada is one of the largest producers of flax seed, making it difficult for other areas to compete. Canada exports to areas such as Belgium, the United States and Japan. A new market may be with Europe, which has increased its demand over the last few years.
Yield
States with cooler climates and long, sunny days, such as North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Missouri and Texas, tend to produce the best crops. Oats and soybeans yield similar costs to growing flax. The price per bushel varies yearly based on demand, yield, weather, economy, transportation and processing costs. Flax yields approximately 22 bushels per acre.
Marketing
For smaller farms, it may be more profitable to market the product within your own state, due to transportation and processing costs. There has been resurgence in the demand for flax oil, but processing is costly, so producers market flax as whole, ground flour or cracked for the most profit. Consider selling to food brokers, bakers, health food stores, poultry producers and pet food manufacturers.
Planting
Producers should not grow flax, which requires a lot of land, in the same field every year. Rotating it with other crops reduces disease and increases yield. Flax has minimal issues with disease or insects but can face challenges by weeds such as mustard, clover and thistle. The crop matures in 90 to 200 days depending on location and the time of year you plant it, and it requires good soil drainage for the best yield. Additional profit may be in producing a double crop where you plant flax in the spring and a plant such as buckwheat immediately after harvest.
Adaptogen is a name given to herbal remedies that boost the body's ability to resist illness and "adapt" to external changes. There are more than one adaptogen out there, and each is said to boost the body's ability to adapt in its own way.
Maca Root
Maca root is thought to increase the body's resistance through increasing virility. It is used to combat the symptoms of menopause, low libido and erectile dysfunction, all of which can take a toll on the immune system.
Aloe Vera
This adaptogen has healing qualities that are among several benefits. Aloe vera is used in skin products to hasten the healing of cuts and minors burns.
Licorice
The adaptogen licorice is used to treat respiratory illnesses from the common cold to tuberculosis. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it relieves the symptoms with its "soothing" effects and "coating agent." Licorice is also used to fight inflammation, stress and skin disorders.
Ginseng
Ginseng is well known as an energy boosting supplement. It is used to treat many things from menopause to hypertension. Ginseng is a immunity boosting adaptogen.
Adaptogen Requirements
There are many other adaptogens out there. You can identify them by their non-toxicity to humans, their ability to stabilize the body, and their nonspecific target area (in that it doesn't affect just one function or part of the body). Essentially, adaptogens must be safe, but provide benefits to several parts and/or systems in the body.
Hazelnuts, or filberts as they are also called, are a sweet-flavored nut found predominantly in Europe and also on a much smaller scale in the United States. They have been enjoyed in dessert recipes, snacks and even main meals by many different cultures. These little nuts pack a lot of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and protein and fiber into their diminutive shell. They impart a richness to chocolate and a round nutty flavor to cookies and pies. Salads are especially wonderful when sprinkled with hazelnuts and, of course, coffee flavored with hazelnuts is exquisite. Add this to my Recipe Box.
History
The history of hazelnuts and their nutritional benefits goes back thousands of years. Apparently the Chinese people claimed that it was one of the five sacred foods given by God. The Greeks used it as a tonic or medicine for a host of ailments, from balding to colds. In Germany, they were called filberts because they were harvested on August 22, which is St. Philbert's Day. The Turks made hazelnut-growing their business, and today they are the world's largest supplier of hazelnuts.
Nutrional Analysis
Hazelnuts are up there on the list of so-called super foods when you look at their antioxidant properties. They contain high levels of PACs, or proanthocyanidins, which studies have shown are much more powerful than vitamin C and E in their ability to fight free radicals. Hazelnuts are even more beneficial when their skins are intact. One ounce of hazelnuts is 178 calories, 4 g of protein, 17 g fat, 2.7 g fiber, 1.2 g carbohydrates, 32 mg calcium and plenty of mineral and trace elements.
Potential
Since heart disease is such a huge problem in the United States, the use of hazelnuts in the diet can have a beneficial effect ,with their healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. It is a simple plant to grow and will produce nuts within just three or four years of planting, and is hardy in most climates. The general public likes hazelnuts and is very concerned about eating healthy foods, so there is a great market for the sale of them without additional advertising.
Benefits
The benefits of eating hazelnuts beyond the simple enjoyment of their flavor are still being discovered. According to the June 24, 2002 edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine, people who ate 1.5 ounces of hazelnuts per day, which is about 15 nuts, lowered their chances of sudden cardiac arrest by 47 percent compared to people who did not eat the nuts. It also found that these same people had a 30 percent less chance of dying from coronary heart disease.
Applications
Hazelnuts can be used in every aspect of cooking, from desserts to snacks to dinners to drinks. Some of the most well-known uses for hazelnuts are the German hazelnut torte, hazelnut gelato, hazelnut biscotti and hazelnut butter. Of course, they can be eaten just as they are, without any processing, except for maybe a little roasting.
Patients preparing for heart surgery must anticipate lifestyle changes to accommodate a recovery period that meets both physical and emotional needs. This begins with preoperative adjustments to minimize postoperative discomfort and maximize a speedy and healthy recovery. Maintaining a heart-healthy diet is one of the most critical changes, as poor eating habits are probably a large part of the cardiac issues that make the surgery necessary. The following recommendations are not intended as medical advice or to replace any guidelines that your doctor has provided.
Balanced Nutrition Plan
Nutrition is essential to good health, especially prior to hospitalization for cardiac surgery. Start with a balanced diet that includes adequate proteins, vitamins, minerals and calories. This diet should include a wide variety of foods from all four of the primary food groups: whole grains, fruits and vegetables, dairy and protein. Focus on complex carbohydrates that are high in fiber and control caloric intake by consuming small portions several times a day, rather than one or two large meals. Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables between meals if you are still hungry.
Restrict Sodium Intake
Limit sodium intake to less than 200 mg per day to avoid fluid building up in your blood vessels. Do not add table salt to any prepared meals. Restrict foods that are high in sodium such as canned soups and broth, processed (boxed) foods, canned vegetables, deli meats, hot dogs, bacon and salty snacks. In addition to salt in foods, restrict consumption of monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is typically present in foods served in restaurants. Talk to your physician before using any salt substitutes.
Avoid Simple Sugars
Refined carbohydrates and simple sugars contribute to increasing the level of triglycerides (blood sugars) in your blood. Avoid desserts, sweets and refined carbohydrates including white bread, pasta and rice.
Eliminate Foods High in Cholesterol
Foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol can cause thickening of blood vessels as well as plaque and fatty acids in the walls of your arteries, causing them to narrow. Examples of these foods to eliminate are fried foods, salami and other deli meats, egg yolks, whole milk and dairy products, cocoa, and palm and coconut oil. Replace these unhealthy saturated fats with the healthier monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats such as fatty fish (tuna, salmon and trout), lean meats, low-fat dairy products and olive oil.
The intelligent and playful Australian shepherd has a strong instinct for herding cattle and sheep, but in the absence of both will have just as much fun playing with your little ones. This rambunctious breed needs a securely fenced-in backyard and a lot of daily activity.
Instructions
1
Vaccinate your Australian shepherd when you first get her and then make sure she gets yearly booster vaccinations to maintain her immunity to disease. Also, worm your adult dog every three months and consult with your veterinarian about flea control products.
2
Feed your Australian shepherd high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat if you want a quality product. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent and crude fat no less than 20 percent. The fiber content needs to be 4 percent or less.
3
Socialize your puppy when she's young to be with children, strangers and other animals. Australian shepherds have a tendency to be guarded with strangers, as they are very protective of their home.
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Know that an Australian shepherd, because of its herding instinct, tends to nip at the heels of children from time to time. This will occur especially if the child is running. Instruct your children to immediately stop running and stand still.
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Train your puppy in obedience early on. This breed, because of its above-average intelligence, needs a lot of mental stimulation. Consider enrolling in obedience classes and/or reading appropriate materials about obedience training.
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Exercise or run your Australian shepherd at least once a day. The Australian shepherd is a working dog and is abounding in energy. It needs a vigorous workout to prevent the formation of negative habits such as chewing and digging.
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Brush your dog's coat as needed with a firm-bristle brush. Shampoo as needed and trim nails every two to three weeks. The Australian shepherd is a medium shedder.
8
Contact a recognized Aussie breeder to ensure that your Australian shepherd has been properly bred and tested for certain health conditions such as hip dysplasia (a malformed ball and socket in the hip joint), cataracts (cloudy eye lens), progressive retinal atrophy (blindness) and Von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder).
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Note that male Australian shepherds will grow to 18 to 23 inches and weigh between 30 and 45 lbs. Females will grow to 17 to 21 inches and weigh between 27 and 40 lbs.
10
Realize that an Australian shepherd's life expectancy is 12 years or more.
Campbell's vegetable soup has been a favorite for generations. It was one of the first soups introduced in 1899. In 1915 pasta letters were added. Other versions of vegetable soup were added as time went on and there are many varieties of Campbell's vegetable soup now. The kind with the pasta letters, also known as "The Alphabet Soup," remains the best-selling one. The soups were originally prepared using a boiling process. All the ingredients were boiled, submerged in hot water together and canned. In the past several years, Campbell's Soup Co. has changed the way it make its soup.
Cold Blend Process
The process of cooking was changed to cold-blend technology. Cold-blend technology uses intermittent cold instead of constant boiling heat. It also consists of cooking the ingredients separately as opposed to all at the same time in the same container. After each ingredient is cooked individually then they are all joined together and mixed before packing into aluminum cans. From there the cans are labeled and shipped to grocery stores.This process is designed to bring out the flavors of each ingredient. In addition, cold-blend technology allows food to be packed more tightly. As a result, more ingredients can be added to each can.
Types
Cold-blend technology has been used for 10 Campbell's vegetable soups. These include alphabet vegetable, old fashioned vegetable, vegetable beef, minestrone and vegetarian vegetable soup. Because of the more densely packed soups, better flavor, bolder colors and clearer broths resulting from the new technology, Campbell's soups sales have increased. Plans are in the works to convert all other Campbell's condensed soups to cold technology, as well.
The Sacred Heart Diet is a soup-based diet that requires following a restricted eating regimen for seven days in order to "cleanse" the body of impurities and toxins. The Sacred Heart Diet is low in calories and is a popular fad diet that has been around for decades; contrary to popular belief, this diet program is not supported by the medical professional community.
Significance
The Sacred Heart Diet first became popular in the early '70s and promises quick and easy weight loss by following a restrictive diet plan. The Sacred Heart Diet consists of low-calorie foods and a special soup made with fat-free beef broth, carrots, green beans and chicken noodle soup amongst other ingredients. Dieters who stick with the program are encouraged to drink as much of this soup as they want to stay full during the day.
Function
The Sacred Heart Diet involves adhering to a seven-day restricted diet plan in order to shed 10 to 17 pounds. In addition to drinking the special soup, dieters can eat fruit, vegetables, brown rice, skim milk and beef in various combinations each day. Dieters are encouraged to refrain from the diet for two days after completing the seven-day cycle, then doing the entire diet again to continue to lose more weight.
Features
The first day on the Sacred Heart Diet allows for eating any fruit except bananas and soup; the remaining six days allow for various combinations of fresh and cooked vegetables, skim milk and some forms of protein. Bread, alcohol and carbonated drinks are completely eliminated from the diet program, but dieters are encouraged to drink lots of water, coffee, black tea, unsweetened fruit drinks, cranberry juice and skim milk instead.
Considerations
The Sacred Heart Diet may not be appropriate for all people, and consulting with a physician before starting the diet program is recommended. The Sacred Heart Diet does not take into consideration a person's lifestyle or physical activity levels; many people can experience low energy and extreme hunger when they try and sustain this type of restrictive eating, and will regain any weight lost when normal eating habits are resumed.
Misconceptions
The Sacred Heart Diet is rumored to have been developed by licensed cardiologists at the Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital, but the diet program is only a fad. The Sacred Heart Diet is also known as the Cleveland Clinic Diet, the Miami Heart Institute Diet and the Spokane Heart Diet, but it has not been endorsed by any medical doctors or medical professionals. The Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital has formally stated that the diet did not originate from the dietitians and staff at the medical facility, and that it is actually a potentially dangerous diet because of its extreme restrictions.
The ancient Egyptians cooked with red palm oil more than 5000 years ago. The pharoahs considered it a sacred food, and the culture used it in cooking and as a medicine. Derived from the fruit of the oil palm Elaesis guineensis; the plant originated in Africa. From its prized origins, red palm oil fell out of favor in the Western world. Now, with trends going back to natural cures, red palm oil once again flourishes with its numerous health benefits.
Medicinal Treatments
For countless centuries, red palm oil has served as a cure-all for many common ailments in Africa. It is still common for the sick to be administered a cup of the oil to drink. In addition, pregnant and nursing mothers in the African villages drink red palm oil daily to boost the vitamin content of their milk naturally.
Nutrient Power
The red color comes from the natural presence of betacarotene and lycopene, which gives carrots and tomatoes their distinctive red and orange colors. Once digested, the body converts these to vitamin A. The equivalent amount of red palm oil offers 15 times the betacarotene of a carrot. As such, one teaspoon of the red palm oil supplies a child with the daily recommended allowance of vitamin A.
In addition to vitamin A, red palm oil also contains vitamin E and K to support healthy skin, hair and nails.
Beside packing a hefty vitamin punch, red palm oil also contains other recognized healthy components such as CoQ10, squalene, falconoid, phenolic acids and glycolipids. All of these phytonutrients have been recognized as providing an important role in overall nutrition and health.
Despite its high saturated fat content, palm oil studies have shown that oil reduce the buildup in the arteries. The presence of CoQ10 has been attributed as part of the reason for the improvements in overall heart health and lower cholesterol levels.
While palm oil contains more than 50 percent saturated fat, some of this comes in the form of high density lipoprotein or HDL, the good fat for lowering cholesterol. Here lies the main debate over whether palm oil offers a healthy alternative. The cultures that traditionally use palm oil daily as part of their heritage have no increase in heart disease, compared to other cultures that use natural, healthy oil.
Future Benefits
In third world countries, red palm oil serves as a necessary source of dietary fat. In this capacity, the trans fats help stave off malnutrition by adding needed calories. With the trend toward natural fats, palm oil may someday replace the hydrogenated animal fats that make up many processed foods.
With red palm oil being commercially produced through parts of Africa and Southeast Asia, sufficient quantities are manufactured yearly to support the substitution of this naturally healthy substance in place of the chemically produced fats.
Alprazolam is a type of benzodiazepine that is used to treat panic disorders, general anxiety symptoms and, unique among these drug types, depression. When it was first tested in the '60s and '70s, patients found the drug to greatly reduce panic and anxiety attacks, making it easy to patent and prescribe it to people suffering from those ailments. More commonly, alprazolam is known as Xanax or Niravem. It is a drug that has had a long run in treating disorders that are still undergoing changes in definition but they have been widely accepted to relieve patients of the symptoms of those disorders.
Injestion and Digestion
Alprazolam is taken in pill form and takes about one to two hours to reach full effectiveness. As it passes through the body, it is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. It is here that the body is able to most easily absorb the drug after it is broken down by digestive juices. Most of the drug is bound to plasma protein, though some is also broken down further in the liver. This form also allows the drug to work its desired effects on the patient. There is always a small portion of the drug that is never broken down and absorbed by the body, so it leaves the body as excrement waste.
Affecting the GABA Receptors
Whether alprazolam has been plasma-bound or hydroxylated in the liver, the effect is the same. Like all drugs in the benzodiazepine class, alprazolam affects the GABA receptors in the brain. These are the most prolific inhibitory receptor in the brain, and the effect is a general numbing of this area. Panic disorders and depression are both results of abnormal interference with GABA receptors. Specifically, alprazolam affects a certain subgroup known as GABAa. The drug is able to alter this receptor instead of others and that is how it is able to work against panic disorders and depression.
Alprazolam's Affect on the Body
When the GABAa receptor is affected by this drug, patients do not feel overly excited, rushed or panicked. Uncontrollable bursts of these feelings are a result of abnormal tampering of the GABA receptors as well as other parts of the brain. The opposite is true, where the body is feeling low, in the case of depression. While albrazolam cannot cure a patient of these ailments, it has been known to be very good at preventing bouts of panic and depression and relieving the patient of many symptoms when the problem is occurring.
The chicken soup diet, sometimes known as the chicken diet, involves a very strict plan designed to help you lose weight quickly. This diet should not be followed for more than seven days at a time since it is extremely low in calories. However, if practiced correctly, participants can lose up to 10 pounds. With any diet or fitness plan, check with your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to go on the chicken soup diet. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1 You may eat bagels on this diet but only whole-wheat varieties.
Start your day with one of the five breakfast options that are allowed on the diet.
Breakfast One:
1 cup nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup fruit
wheat germ
Breakfast Two:
1 cup ricotta cheese with 1/2 tsp. sugar and a dash of cinnamon
2 pieces whole-grain toast
3 dried figs
Breakfast Three:
1-1/2 cup Total cereal
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup orange juice
Breakfast Four:
1/2 cup prune juice
1 whole-wheat bagel
1 oz. nonfat cheese
Breakfast Five:
1-1/2 cups cooked Wheatena cereal
1/2 cup skim milk
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Prepare the chicken soup in the morning on your first day of the diet. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add parsnips, celery, turnip, jalapeo pepper, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are crisp yet tender. Add the chicken broth and the cooked chicken. Add the frozen carrots, frozen broccoli, frozen collard greens or spinach, frozen chopped onions, lemon juice and dill. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, and allow the soup to simmer for about five minutes. This recipe will make about 26 cups of soup.
3
Eat a serving of soup as often as you wish during the seven days you are on the diet. You must eat one of the five recommended breakfasts to ensure you get enough grains, fruit and dairy each day. After breakfast, however, you should eat only soup until the next morning. Drink plenty of water or lightly sweetened tea to stay hydrated. Consider taking a multivitamin since this diet regiment is unlikely to provide you with all of the vitamins and minerals you require.
The Sacred Heart Soup diet is a diet that proposes a strict diet for you for a period of seven days with a net result of several pounds of weight loss and some detoxification benefits to the body. This is also known as the Cabbage Soup diet and is popular with many due to an unlimited quantity requirement of specific foods.
Instructions
1
Make Sacred Heart Soup. This is the staple of the diet for the seven days and you can eat as much of it as you want. The diet suggests you eat plenty of soup to keep you full and help detox your body. Many people find that two extra large batches will last the week, or you can start the soup on a Sunday and make another batch by Wednesday. You can make a big batch and warm it as you need it on the stove or in your microwave or you can cook it in a slow cooker and leave it on low all day.
The recipe is adaptable with some flavor variations such as herbs and spices but consists of:
2 large tins of any canned tomato (stewed, diced or whole plum) Green onions for taste Beef bullion to taste (a few small envelopes or teaspoons ought to do) Dry package of chicken noodle soup mix Bunch of celery, chopped 2 cans of beans 2 lbs. carrots 1 bell pepper (green, red, orange or yellow) Generous handful of chopped mushrooms Vegetable cocktail 1/2 to 1/4 head of shredded cabbage
Simmer until vegetables are soft but not mushy.
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Eat fruit and soup on day one. Eat only these items but eat as much as you want. Drink only from the following list: unsweetened juice, black coffee, black tea and drink plenty of water. Do not add milk or sugar to coffee and tea.
Any fruit is allowed except bananas.
3
Consume vegetables and soup on day two. Eat as much soup as you can, drink plenty of water and eat lots of cooked and raw vegetables. Have a baked potato for dinner with a little bit of butter.
4
Enjoy lots of fruit and vegetables and soup on day three. Skip the potato today but fill yourself up with plenty of soup and don't forget to drink six to eight glasses of water.
5
Have at least three bananas on day four and drink as much skim milk as you can. Also, eat your sacred heart soup.
6
Eat a steak or some ground beef today. Try to get from ten to twenty ounces of beef today. If you prefer, you can consume skinless chicken or fish in its place but today your body will benefit from protein. Eat tomatoes too and don't forget your soup!
7
Load up on the meat again today with no limit and have a bowl of soup as well. Also eat as much cooked and raw vegetables as you want.
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Boil or steam up some brown rice on day seven and have some vegetables and soup as well. At the end of the seven days, you're all done. You may have lost more than ten pounds. Resume a regular, healthy diet for at least a few weeks before trying the sacred heart diet again.
Of the 40 or so species of scorpions in the United States only one is venomous enough to be a danger to humans. Scorpions belong to a family of animals known as arthropods and they are an extremely old species, tracing their roots back as far as 400 million years. Scorpions possess eight legs and a pair of pincher claws in the front but it is the stinger in the tail that can deliver a dose of venom when the scorpion feels threatened.
Geography
Most of the scorpions in the United States are found in the southwestern deserts. Of these, just one type--the bark scorpion--has venom that humans should fear. The bark scorpion ranges over most of Arizona and down into Mexico. They have also been found in small numbers in the very southwestern tip of California, with some being documented as residing in the south of Utah and parts of New Mexico, Texas and Nevada.
Effects
If a person has the misfortune of being stung by a bark scorpion he will experience terrific pain. This site will swell quickly and become numb in time. The toxins that the bark scorpion is capable of delivering in its sting can result in foaming of the mouth and difficulty breathing. Muscles can twitch and the person may go into convulsions. Infants, kids and older people are much more at risk of severe problems from this sting but even then death is very rare. There have been no deaths due to scorpion stings in the United States since the mid-1980s. Stings by less venomous types of scorpions will often have no symptoms except tenderness and a bit of swelling where the person was stung.
Considerations
Scorpion stings occur more than 5,000 times in just the major cities of Arizona, as more people move into the regions where scorpions live. Scorpions are at their most active during the spring and summer months and the majority of species are nocturnal, moving about in the evening hours. The bark scorpion tends to favor such places as under logs, rocks and tree bark-- the inspiration for its name. They can be seen when a person is out hiking or camping but they are also found in stacks of firewood and other hiding places.
Identification
If an individual encounters a scorpion and winds up being stung, he should clean the area thoroughly. An ice pack can then be applied for a short time to attempt to limit the amount of swelling. If a person lives in a region of the country where bark scorpions are frequently found, he should become familiar with what they look like. If someone is stung by a bark scorpion or what they think may be one, he should immediately seek medical help. If the scorpion can be safely captured and brought along, it can then be identified and the appropriate treatment given.
Prevention/Solution
Fortunately scorpions are shy and want to avoid people if they can. Unfortunately they seem to make a nuisance of themselves by using clothing and shoes as hiding places. People that live where scorpions are found need to always check their shoes before putting them on, as well as their clothing. Long sleeves and pants are prudent when out camping or hiking. Any trash, loose boards, firewood and anything else a scorpion can use for cover should be removed from outside the house. Scorpions will come into a home through small cracks so caulking any that could allow a scorpion access is a good idea.
According to the American Lung Association, more than 20 million Americans currently suffer from asthma, and nearly 5,000 people die from asthma-related causes every year. Asthma is a medical condition in which the airways become inflamed. As the airways swell, there is less room for air to travel, causing difficulty breathing and, in some cases, the inability to breathe at all. Many treatments are on the market for asthma. One of the most common treatment options is Advair.
Airway Inflammation
One of the first ways Advair works is by treating the inflammation of the airways. This is usually caused by an overzealous immune response reaction to allergens in the air. To treat this, Advair has a corticosteroid ingredient called fluticasone. Fluticasone works as an anti-inflammatory, which when inhaled relieves the inflammation. This widens the airways back to their original size.
Airway Constriction
Another way that Advair works is by relieving airway constriction. Airway constriction occurs when the muscles around the air tract between your mouth and your lungs tighten. When allergens and irritants enter an airway that is already inflamed due to an immune system response, the body becomes more sensitive to them.This causes the body to react by tightening the muscles in an effort to move the allergens down the airways and stop the irritation. However, this also closes off the airways even more. Advair has an ingredient called salmeterol. Salmetrol specifically works on the muscles around the airways and causes them to relax to restart the airflow.
The cabbage soup diet goes hand-in-hand with the '80s, like Pat Benatar and leg warmers. Most fad dieters tried this one, probably because of its promise to help shed 10 pounds in a week. The diet is still around, although it's undergone some modifications.
What Is It?
The cabbage soup diet involves seven days of near-fasting, with the soup as the core food, and a limited variety of additional items for each day. Dieters can have as much of the soup as they like, with a combination of other foods on specified days. However, many dieters find that they can't stomach the soup by the end of the week, having consumed countless bowls.
Origins
The diet has been given many names, including the "General Motors Diet," but no one has come forth to claim it as their creation. It was passed around by fax machine, in the days before group email lists, as well as by copies made on the sly in the office. Now, it's being reviewed on numerous diet information websites, and no doubt circulated by email.
What You Can Eat
Although there are variations on the diet, the main ingredients have remained pretty static: onion soup mix, bouillon, cabbage, celery, tomatoes (and sometimes V8 juice), onions, peppers and carrots. On the first day, as much fruit as desired is allowed, except for bananas; on the second, vegetables, including a baked potato with butter, can be eaten, and the third day allows for a combination of fruits and veggies, excluding bananas and potatoes. The fourth day includes up to eight bananas, enough to please a monkey, plus unlimited skim milk. Large amounts of beef are allowed on the fifth and sixth days, as well as tomatoes on the fifth and all veggies but potatoes on the sixth, and on the final day, brown rice and veggies, as well as unsweetened fruit juice, are acceptable.
Pros
Since few calories are consumed, water weight loss can be substantial in a short period of time. For special occasions, the cabbage soup diet might work. Users of this diet also consume a lot of fruit and vegetables; in fact, most Americans will probably take in quite a bit more produce than they normally eat.
Cons
Since the soup base includes both onion soup mix and bouillon, its sodium content is very high. The diet also includes very little protein, with the exception of the two days when beef is allowed. Some dieters have experienced light-headedness and dizziness, possibly due to these factors or the calorie shortage. Gas can be a problem, considering all the cabbage involved, but adding Beano to the soup during cooking can help alleviate that.
Updates
One current version of the diet allows only two bowls of the soup per day, rather than the old-school unlimited amount, most likely due to the sodium content. Other updates include mushrooms in the soup, but the bulk of the recipe has remained the same over the years. Some people now include protein shakes to compensate for the lack of meat.
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic healing system that diagnoses and treats causes of ailments based on the whole being. A complex method of treatment, Ayurveda creates a model of the person and develops a treatment plan designed uniquely for that individual.
Diagnosis
Ayurveda's goal is to restore balance among a person's physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. One of the first procedures is to determine a person's constitution and doshas, which are an individual's elements and attributes. When doshas are unbalanced, the person manifests different symptoms. Ayurveda addresses these attributes and balances the doshas.
Daily Routine
Treatment plans include developing healthy daily habits, nutritional habits and various cleansing procedures. Daily routine is strict, and includes rising before the sun and praying before getting out of bed. Cleansing the face, mouth and eyes, and scraping the tongue are also important aspects. Every part of the daily Ayurvedic process is designed to keep the entire body and one's spiritual being in healthy condition.
Nutrition
For each dosha, there are foods to avoid and foods to consume. With Vata (dry/light/cold) imbalance, one avoids dried fruits and vegetables and consume sweet fruits, garlic and mustard greens. Pitta (oily/light/hot) will favor sweet fruits over sour fruits and sweet and bitter vegetables over pungent ones. Kapha (oily/heavy/cold) should eat astringent or citrus fruits and avoid sweet and sour fruits.
Cleansing
Panchakarma, or purification, consists of five basic cleansing methods, each one for different ailments. Vamana is therapy for (Kapha); therapeutic vomiting clears lung and respiratory congestion; Virachan purges excess Pitta and clears bile; Basti is enema therapy for Vata's main area, the colon; Nasya clears sinuses, the pathways to the brain and vital for the circulation of Prana (life flow); Rakta Moksha purifies blood.
The Cabbage Soup Diet and the Chicken Soup Diet are fad diets and are not recommended by health professionals. For 50 years the Cabbage Soup Diet has claimed to be a diet for heart patients to achieve rapid weight loss, The American Heart Association denies all these claims. Nevertheless, there is a place for soup in your weight-loss plan.
Soup Can Control Appetite
The Penn State Research Institute has done a study that shows that eating a low-calorie soup as a first course does have an impact on how much food you will eat during a meal. Broth-based soups seem to provide a satisfying feeling of fullness that can help you in making low-calorie foor choices. When used as a snack, soup can be more satisfying than cheese and crackers or other high-calorie snacks. Incorporating soup into your weight-loss plan can be a wise and healthy choice if you keep in mind that cream-based soups are much higher in calories and fat than broth-based soups. You also need to watch for high sodium content in many soups and find low-sodium substitutes instead.
Cabbage Soup Diet
With the Cabbage Soup Diet you will lose a lot of weight quickly if you follow the plan for the proposed seven days. The problem is that you will not be getting enough essential fats, proteins and other needed nutrients, and your weight will probably just as quickly come back. Most people cannot stick to this kind of diets due to the restrictions and the repetition of the menu, which is just as well because as a long-term diet plan it is not recommended or healthy. But if you use the soup recipe itself (not the whole diet plan) with a nutritionally sound diet, the soup can actually be beneficial. Most of the cabbage soup diet recipes use hardly any processed foods and do use fresh vegetables. You could add chicken and brown rice to these recipes, to make them more enjoyable and nutritionally sound, but this will increase your caloric intake.
Your Own Soup Diet
First you must discuss your weight loss goals and ideas with your doctor so that you understand your daily nutritional needs. Always consult a doctor or a dietician before starting any diet. After your discussion it will be easy to come up with your own diet soup plan. Find a good all-vegetable soup recipe using chicken or beef broth, cabbage, fresh spinach, tomatoes or any fresh veggies you love. Avoid corn and potatoes, which are high in calories. You can eat your diet soup before your meals or for snacking throughout the day. A recipe like this is very low in calories but you still need a balanced diet meal plan as well. Goodhousekeeping.com has a healthy soup dieting recipe you can try, along with suggestions for interesting additions by celebrity chefs.
The cardiac diet was set up for people who are at a high risk of developing a heart condition such as a heart attack. It is an individualized, healthy eating plan that is tailored to a person's specific needs by a dietitian. It can also be used by anyone as a preventive measure. The diet comes with some specific guidelines.
Fats
There are good fats and bad fats. Saturated fats and trans fats are bad, and they are not allowed. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are allowed.
Sodium
Sodium causes the body to retain water, which can increase blood pressure. It is restricted on the diet.
Caffeine
The cardiac diet prohibits drinks containing caffeine. Some examples are coffee, soft drinks, teas and energy drinks.
Fiber
Fiber is also promoted on the diet for its ability to lower cholesterol levels. Fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains are recommended sources of fiber.
Control
One last component of the diet is making sure to keep portion sizes under control.
Keeping your heart healthy can lead to a longer and more fulfilling life. A heart healthy diet along with exercise has been proven to have a profound effect on the overall health of a person. A heart healthy diet will lower your cholesterol and decrease your risk for developing heart disease. Read on to learn how to create a heart healthy diet.
Instructions
1
Cut the saturated fat from your diet. This is the easiest way to create a heart healthy diet. Saturated fat can be found in junk food, fatty cuts of meats and whole milk dairy products.
2
Choose lean cuts of meat. Chicken and beef cuts should have the fat and skin removed. It is recommended that you limit the amount of meat that you eat to less than 6 oz a day.
3
Eat more fish. Fish is an excellent menu choice for people looking to create a heart healthy diet. You can add a variety of fishes to your heart healthy diet including sea bass and flounder.
4
Remove the yolks from eggs. Egg yolks are very high in cholesterol. If a recipe calls for eggs, remove the yolks first or use an egg substitute like Egg Beaters.
5
Purchase low-fat or non-fat dairy products. There are reduced-fat and fat-free cheeses, milks and sour creams that you can enjoy on your heart healthy diet.
6
Consume healthy fats. Using products with unsaturated fat can keep your heart healthy. Instead of using butter or vegetable oil, cook with olive oil.
Shinto, or Shintoism, is an ancient Japanese religion that began in approximately 500 B.C.E. The Shinto religion has no founder, official creed or sacred text, but has managed to endure throughout the years. The word "shinto" wasn't introduced to Japan until the 6th century, A.D. The word was developed in order to separate traditional Japanese beliefs from Buddhism. The Shinto religion is very peaceful and coexists with other religions successfully. Despite not having a sacred text or founder, followers of Shinto abide by certain basic beliefs and tenets.
Kami
"Kami" is a harmonizing power that Shintoists believe exceeds the everyday man's ability of thinking. However, Shintoists believe that the most devout followers are capable of realizing the power of kami through faith. Kami was originally associated with nature, primarily mountains, lakes, cliffs, plants or trees and rocks. Modern day Shintoists believe kami is the source of life and being. There are individual kamis that respond to an individual's prayer, if the prayer is deemed honest. Kami is also believed to be what makes life possible.
Human Nature and Respect for Life
The Shinto religion regards human nature as being generally good. Followers of Shinto believe that kami gives man life, thus making man sacred. However, Shintoists also believe that this divinity within man does not usually present itself, causing man to need purifying. Practitioners of Shinto believe that all human life should respected, as it is a gift from kami. Shintoists also believe that every human must respect the rights of every other human.
Purity
Purity is a theme that lies at the heart of the Shinto religion. In Shintoism, a lack of purity is the one thing capable of separating an individual from the power of kami. Anything that causes an individual to be impure is known as "tsumi," meaning pollution or sin. Impurities occur later in a person's life and are not present at birth, according to Shinto. Shintoists believe that tsumi can be eliminated through purification rituals and cleanses. Tsumi is not always the fault of the individual, and can also refer to disease or illness.
The Universe
Many religions, including Christianity, split the world into a physical world and a supernatural one where there is often a heaven, hell or both. Shintoism dictates that the world is a single one, in which there is no separation. Shintoists do believe that there are visible and invisible facets to the world, but the invisible world is simply added on to the visible one. Shintoists do believe in spirits, but the general belief is that these spirits coexist with human beings.
Holidays and Celebrations
The Shinto religion partakes in several festivals each year that celebrate the beliefs of Shintoism. These festivals include spring, autumn and annual festivals. During these festivals, many rituals take place. Each festival consists of purification rituals, food offerings, music and dance and a feast. In Shinto, January 15 is known as "Adults' Day." On this day, wedding ceremonies take place and Shintoists who have reached their 20th birthday are celebrated. While weddings are celebrated in the Shinto faith, funerals are not. Most Shintoists choose a Buddhist funeral because of concerns about purity.
Altars
Some Shintoists choose to incorporate Buddhist practices into their faith, and others choose to be purely Shinto. Families and individuals who practice Shinto usually have two altars present within their home. One altar is meant to honor kami and Shintoism. The other altar is meant to honor family ancestors and Buddhism. Altars will contain a shrine to kami, and this shrine contains sacred symbols. The symbol is usually a mirror, but can also be a myriad of other items.
Cascara sagrada is the dried bark of a small tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. Available in capsules, liquid extract and tea, cascara sagrada functions as a laxative, and people take it to relieve occasional constipation.
Stomach Upset
The most common side effect associated with cascara sagrada is upset stomach. Other side effects include abdominal cramps and nausea.
Diarrhea
Because of the laxative effect, cascara sagrada can cause diarrhea, which in turn can result in fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Constipation
As with other laxatives, chronic use of cascara sagrada can cause dependency, causing constipation unless using the medication. People should not use cascara sagrada longer than seven consecutive days.
Melanosis Coli
Chronic use of cascara sagrada also can cause a condition called melanosis coli, which involves staining or darkening of the colonic mucosa. This usually is not a serious side effect, but it can reduce bowel function.
Urine Color
Cascara sagrada can change the color of urine to pink, red, violet, brown or black.
Considerations
People with certain health conditions should not take cascara sagrada. These include appendicitis, Crohn's disease, diverticular disease, rectal bleeding, ulcerative colitis or a history of intestinal blockage.
Hinduism is practiced all over the world, but primarily has its origins in India. The expectations and duties of a Hindu woman and wife are strict, but simple. Hindu women marry very young, so it is rare to find an unmarried woman of Hindu faith. When two people of the Hindu faith marry, they are believed to be joining their souls for the duration of as many as seven reincarnations. The Hindu bride is offered as a gift to the Hindu groom by the gods as a gift of good faith, and the groom is, therefore, required to treat her well.
Serving Her Husband
A Hindu woman must daily serve her husband by looking upon him as her lord. She is required to give him the same love and affection she would offer her children. She is expected to always be cheerful, even when he is not, and to serve him by treating his friends and relations with respect and service. She is also expected to make herself beautiful when in his presence, and is not to dress up if he is away, as her husband is the only one she should try to please or impress. She is never to associate with other men in an intimate fashion, and she is to keep her greed and passions in full check.
Dharma
Dharma refers to the religious duties of a practicing Hindu. A Hindu woman is expected to be devout and to fully uphold, support and purport dharma in her household. This includes making appropriate sacrifices of flowers or various articles to her deities, observing all religious rites and holidays, and fasting when required.
Housekeeping
A Hindu woman is expected to not only keep her house clean and in good order, but also well decorated to the tastes of her husband. She is also required to feed good meals to her husband and his friends, relatives and associates as a sign of her support of him.
Children
Since the highest purpose of Hindu marriage is procreation, the Hindu woman has the duty to bear children for her husband, and to love, protect and nurture her children with her whole self. Just as it is the husband's duty to respect and nurture his wife, so it is her duty to raise her children in the Hindu faith and love and serve them completely.
Aging
Once beyond child bearing and raising, the woman's duties are to continue with honoring her husband, keeping her faith and keeping her house, but they also extend to acting as counsel for younger members of her caste and community. Her wisdom and knowledge at this stage of life is culturally valued, and she instructs and guides younger women in their Hindu duties.
Keeping your heart healthy should be important to you. Eating healthy heart foods is the best way to take care of your heart. Try using some of these important tips on your healthy heart diet.
Instructions
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Give grapes to your heart blood vessel. The phenolic compounds in red wine suppress enzymes that restrict blood vessels and inhibit the flow to the heart. Purple grape juice is just as equally a healthy heart food.
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Have one bowl of oatmeal a day for your heart, because it provides lots of soluble fiber. It signals the liver to produce less cholesterol. It will also aid digestion and help move cholesterol out of your system.
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Get rid of bacteria with carrots for a healthy heart. Crisp vegetables clean your teeth, and chewing triggers the production of bacteria neutralizing saliva, two keys to preventing germs in your mouth from traveling to your arteries. It also stops inflammation in your gums from igniting inflammation in your arteries.
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Sprinkle some extra virgin olive oil on your food and you will lower you LDL, the bad cholesterol levels. It will also raise you HDL, the good cholesterol.
You would think it was easy to boil an egg. But if you do it incorrectly, you get a greenish ring around the yolk or the inside of the yolk isnt completely cooked. Timing is everything when you hard boil an egg. If you plan to store the eggs after boiling, keep the shells on them until you are ready to use them.
