TOP TEN - AWESOME VIDEOS ON DIET

Five Best Foods on Earth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCe3prLsBSo

Top Ten Best Foods
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4shudantHtA

Top Ten Worst Foods
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZlVpthaYEs

Top Ten Worst Drinks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ReLQJRicys

Fruits are healing to your body and life

APPLES: Apple protects your heart, prevents constipation, Blocks diarrhea, Improves lung capacity and Cushions joints.

APRICOTS: It Combats cancer, Controls blood pressure, Saves your eyesight, Shields against Alzheimer's and Slows aging process.
nbsp;
ARTICHOKES: Its Aids digestion, Lowers cholesterol, Protects your heart, Stabilizes blood sugar and also Guards against liver disease.

AVOCADOS: Battles diabetes, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, Controls blood pressure and Smoothes skin.

BANANAS: Banana protects your heart, Quiets a cough, Strengthens bones, Controls blood pressure and Blocks diarrhea.

BEANS: Beans prevents constipation, Helps hemorrhoids, Lowers cholesterol, Combats cancer and Stabilizes blood sugar.

BEETS: Beets controls blood pressure, Combats cancer, Strengthens bones, Protects your heart and Aids weight loss.

BLUEBERRIES: Combats cancer, Protects your heart, Stabilizes blood sugar, Boosts memory and Prevents constipation.

BROCCOLI: It strengthens bones, Saves eyesight, Combats cancer, Protects your heart and Controls blood pressure.

CABBAGE: Cabbage combats cancer, Prevents constipation, Promotes weight loss, Protects your heart and Helps hemorrhoids.

CANTALOUPE: Saves eyesight, Controls blood pressure, Lowers cholesterol, Combats cancer and Supports immune system.

CARROTS: Saves eyesight, Protects your heart, Prevents constipation, Combats cancer and Promotes weight loss.

CAULIFLOWER: Cauliflower protects against Prostate Cancer, Combats Breast Cancer, Strengthens bones, Banishes bruises and Guards against heart disease.

CHERRIES: It protects your heart, Combats Cancer, Ends insomnia, Slows aging process and Shields against Alzheimer's.

CHESTNUTS: Chestnuts promotes weight loss, Protects your heart, Lowers cholesterol, Combats Cancer and Controls blood pressure.

CHILI PEPPERS: It aids digestion, Soothes sore throat, Clears sinuses, Combats Cancer and Boosts immune system.

FIGS: Figs promotes weight loss, Helps stops strokes, Lowers cholesterol, Combats Cancer and Controls blood pressure.

FISH: Fish protects your heart, Boosts memory, Protects your heart, Combats Cancer and Supports immune system.

FLAX: Flax aids digestion, Battles diabetes, Protects your heart, Improves mental health and Boosts immune system.

GARLIC: Garlic lowers cholesterol, Controls blood pressure, Combats cancer, kills bacteria and Fights fungus.

GRAPEFRUIT: Grapefruit protects against heart attacks, Promotes Weight loss, Helps stops strokes, Combats Prostate Cancer, Lowers cholesterol.

GRAPES: Grapes saves eyesight, Conquers kidney stones, Combats cancer, Enhances blood flow and Protects your heart.

GREEN TEA: Green tea combats cancer, Protects your heart, Helps stops strokes, Promotes Weight loss and Kills bacteria.

HONEY: Honey heals wounds, Aids digestion, Guards against ulcers, Increases energy and Fights allergies.

LEMONS: Lemons combats cancer, Protects your heart, Controls blood pressure, Smoothes skin and Stops scurvy.

LIMES: Lime combats cancer, Protects your heart, Controls blood pressure, Smoothes skin and Stops scurvy.

MANGOES: Mangoes combats cancer, Boosts memory, Regulates thyroid, aids digestion and Shields against Alzheimer's.

MUSHROOMS: Mushrooms controls blood pressure, Lowers cholesterol, Kills bacteria, Combats cancer and Strengthens bones.

OATS: Oats lowers cholesterol, Combats cancer, Battles diabetes, prevents constipation and Smoothes skin.

OLIVE OIL: Olive Oil protects your heart, Promotes Weight loss, Combats cancer, Battles diabetes and Smoothes skin.

ONIONS: Onions reduce risk of heart attack, Combats cancer, Kills bacteria, Lowers cholesterol and Fights fungus.

ORANGES: It supports immune systems, Combats cancer, Protects your heart and Straightens respiration.

PEACHES: Peaches prevents constipation, Combats cancer, Helps stops strokes, aids digestion and Helps hemorrhoids.

PEANUTS: Peanuts protects against heart disease, Promotes Weight loss, Lowers cholesterol and Aggravatesdiverticulitis.

PINEAPPLE: Pineapple strengthens bones, Relieves colds, Aids digestion, Dissolves warts and Blocks diarrhea.

PRUNES: Prunes slows aging process, prevents constipation, boosts memory, Lowers cholesterol and Protects against heart disease.

RICE: Rice protects your heart, Battles diabetes, Conquers kidney stones, Combats cancer and Helps stops strokes.

STRAWBERRIES: Strawberries combats cancer, Protects your heart, boosts memory and Calms stress.

SWEET POTATOES: Sweet potatoes saves your eyesight, Lifts mood, Combats cancer and Strengthens bones.

TOMATOES: Tomatoes protects prostate, Combats cancer, Lowers cholesterol and Protects your heart.

WALNUTS: Walnuts lowers cholesterol, Combats cancer, boosts memory, Lifts mood and Protects against heart disease.

WATER: Water promotes Weight loss, Combats cancer, Conquers kidney stones and Smoothes skin.

WATERMELON: Watermelon protects prostate, Promotes Weight loss, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes and Controls blood pressure.

WHEAT GERM: Wheat Germ combats Colon Cancer, prevents constipation, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes and improves digestion.

WHEAT BRAN: Wheat Bran combats Colon Cancer, prevents constipation, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes and improves digestion.

YOGURT: Yogurt guards against ulcers, Strengthens bones, Lowers cholesterol, Supports immune systems and Aids digestion.

Eating to Live Rather than Living to Eat

Eating to Live Rather than Living to Eat
How to Eat Right

http://www.doctoryourself.com/eatright.html

"Nothing will benefit human health
and increase the chances for survival
of life on Earth as much as the
evolution to a vegetarian diet."
(Albert Einstein)

* One tablespoon of vegetable oil contains enough fat
for you for an entire day. The average American eats
enough fat DAILY to equal a stick of butter. (Jane
Brody, The New York Times)

* Sugar is the #1 cause of tooth decay. The level of
sugar consumption at which most of the population will
not get dental caries is 33 lbs. (15 kg) per person
per year. The average American eats over 120 pounds
annually. (Aubrey Sheiman, "Sugar and Dental Caries"
The Lancet, 8319:282-284, Feb. 5, 1983)

* Americans consume at least twice as much protein as
they need. Worldwide, 30 grams of protein daily is
usually adequate. The US RDA of protein is about 60
grams daily for a man and about 50 g daily for a
woman. We generally eat over 100 grams of protein
daily, mostly from meat (Williams, S. Nutrition and
Diet Therapy, 7th ed, Mosby, 1993). Chronic protein
excess overloads and irreversibly damages the kidneys
by middle age.

One way out of this is to copy Nature. When in
doubt, eat like a gorilla. Gorillas are very strong,
very smart, and very vegetarian. The strongest and
longest lived animals are all vegetarians. You may
think that the lion is "king of the jungle," but lions
get out of the way of passing vegetarian rhinos and
elephants. Vegetarian tortoises live up to 150 years.

To read the full article: http://www.doctoryourself.com/eatright.html

South Beach Diet

South Beach Diet

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/south-beach-diet/MY00499/METHOD=print
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/south-beach-diet/MY00499

Definition

The South Beach Diet is a popular weight-loss diet created in 2003 by cardiologist Arthur Agatston and outlined in his best-selling book, "The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss." The South Beach Diet is a commercial weight-loss diet, not a medical diet prescribed by your doctor.

The South Beach Diet, which is named after a glamorous area of Miami, claims that it is neither a low-carbohydrate diet nor a low-fat diet, and it doesn't require carb counting. The South Beach Diet, however, is lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein and healthy fats than is a typical eating plan. Most low-carb diets are those that limit your carbs to no more than 20 percent of your daily calorie intake. On the South Beach Diet, you can get as much as 28 percent of your daily calories from carbohydrates. Because of this, the South Beach Diet is sometimes called a modified low-carbohydrate diet.

To read the full article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/south-beach-diet/MY00499

Vegan Before Dinnertime - re. Mark Bittman's new book, FOOD MATTERS

Vegan Before Dinnertime
by Suzy Allman
The New York Times
February 27, 2009

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/27/vegan-before-dinnertime/

Many people struggle to improve their eating habits. The Times food writer Mark Bittman, appearing this week on WNYC radio, told listeners about an unusual strategy that has worked for him.

All day long, he eats a vegan diet. But after about 6 p.m., anything goes.

In his newest book, “Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating With More Than 75 Recipes,” Mark explains how increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and reducing dependence on processed foods will lead to better health not only for your body, but also for the planet. He explained his “vegan before dinnertime” strategy recently on the Leonard Lopate show:

My arrangement with myself is that from the time I wake up until dinner I eat only fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. I don’t even eat white bread during the day. And then starting at dinner, I do. I have one meal a day when I do pretty much what I want, which is normally quite indulgent.

Mark made the changes after developing high cholesterol, borderline high blood sugar, bad knees and sleep apnea, and realizing he was about 35 pounds overweight. A doctor suggested he adopt a vegan diet, which means no animal products. But for a food writer, Mark said, becoming a full-time vegan was both unrealistic and undesirable. Instead, he came up with a compromise:

I decided to do this sort of “vegan till 6” plan. I didn’t have huge thoughts or plans about it. I just thought it was worth a try. Within three or four months, I lost 35 pounds, my blood sugar was normal, cholesterol levels were again normal … and my sleep apnea indeed went away. All these good things happened, and it wasn’t as if I was suffering so I stayed with it…. I have not eliminated anything completely from my diet. I haven’t had a Coke in a while, but I didn’t drink that much Coke to begin with.

Mark says he’s not trying to promote a particular diet, but does want people to realize that a simple evaluation of your diet can lead to meaningful changes.

I want to make things as simple as possible. This is consistent with everything I’ve ever done. I’m the guy who says, “Don’t sweat it.” I’m trying to once again say, “Let’s figure out how to do this cleanly and easily.” I would just encourage everyone to examine the portion in their own diet between processed foods and animal food and junk food on the one hand and plants on the other. To the extent the first group is much heavier than the second group, I say make some adaptations to change that.

How to Slash World Cancer Rates By 90 Percent: Healthy Foods, Exercise and Vitamin D

How to Slash World Cancer Rates By 90 Percent: Healthy Foods, Exercise and Vitamin D
http://www.NaturalNews.com/025730.html
by Mike Adams

(NaturalNews) Although you won't hear this from the cancer industry or the drug companies that profit from cancer, there's an easy, low-cost and remarkably safe way to slash cancer rates around the world by about one-third, says the World Cancer Research Fund: Promote healthy foods and exercise! (http://www.wcrf-uk.org)

According to research just released by the WCRF, simple changes in diet and exercise can prevent nearly 40 percent of breast and pancreatic cancers, 36 percent of lung cancers, over 60 percent of mouth cancers, a quarter of kidney cancers and 45 percent of bowel cancers.

Remarkably, these results were achieved without any mention of vitamin D! By adding vitamin D to the mix, which by itself has been demonstrated to prevent an astonishing 77 percent of all cancers (http://www.naturalnews.com/021892.html), cancer prevention rates approaching 90 percent overall can be easily achieved.

This report also did not mention eliminating dangerous cancer-causing chemicals from the diet, such as sodium nitrite found in processed meats (hot dogs, sausage, bacon, etc.) and artificial chemical sweeteners. It also did not take into account the health benefits of avoiding cancer-causing chemicals in personal care products such as shampoo, antibacterial soap, common fragrance products, hand lotions and so on (choose 100% natural, USDA-certified organic versions of these products to avoid the toxic chemicals).

Avoiding mammograms, which harm ten women for every one that it helps (http://www.naturalnews.com/020829.html), also greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer. A much safer alternative is to use breast thermograms, which offer far more accurate detection without the dangerous radiation.

If you take all lifestyle changes into account, achieving a 90 percent reduction in overall cancer rates is quite readily achievable.

Low cancer rates means low profits for the cancer industry
This is terrible news for the cancer industry, which preys on cancer patients and exploits them for profit. As of today, the cancer industry still refuses to teach women about vitamin D. This includes all the pink ribbon cancer non-profit groups, by the way, who simultaneously claim to be searching for "the cure" even while insisting there is no such thing as a cure. Prevention of cancer isn't even on their radar. After all, if 9 out of 10 women never even got breast cancer, these groups would lose their power (and their jobs).

The success of the cancer industry depends entirely on the population remaining ignorant about cancer prevention strategies that are cheap, safe and remarkably effective.

Mammogram and chemotherapy pushers want women to believe cancer is inevitable -- a genetic defect they have no control over. What they refuse to admit (publicly, at least) is that the expression of so-called "cancer genes" is almost entirely controlled by lifestyle choices. Thus, even a woman whose mother and grandmother had breast cancer can reduce her risk of breast cancer to near zero by simply changing her lifestyle choices, starting with dietary choices and healthy sunlight exposure (for vitamin D).

Look and Feel Younger By Avoiding the Top Contributors to Aging

Look and Feel Younger by Avoiding the Top Contributors to Aging
By Dr. Joseph Mercola with Sarah Potts

http://www.mercola.com/2003/dec/17/feel_younger.htm

In a general sense, premature aging means that outwardly the way you
appear is older than it should be for your age, and inwardly the way you
feel and the way your brain, bones and the rest of your body functions is
below par to what it should be for your age. Your appearance is
inextricably linked to your “inside” health, of course, as is how long and
how well you live. Therefore, taking the necessary steps to avoid
premature aging is a crucial goal.

While multiple factors can contribute to premature aging, none are so
prevalent in the United States, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe than
the over-consumption of grains and sugars. As detailed below, not only
will avoiding this form of carbs and instead eating the right foods
prevent premature aging but also no matter what your condition today, it
will also actually help you look and feel younger than you currently do.

Insulin Levels

It is vital to understand what insulin actually is. Insulin is something
all humans have, as without it we would go into hyperglycemic coma and
die, but nearly all of us have insulin levels that are too high.

The pancreas releases insulin--produced by beta cells--after you eat
carbohydrates. This causes a rise in blood sugar. Insulin ensures your
cells receive some blood sugar necessary for life, and increases glycogen
storage. However, it also drives your body to use more carbohydrate, and
less fat, as fuel. And, insulin converts almost half of your dietary
carbohydrate to fat for storage. In other words, when we eat too much
carbohydrate, we're essentially sending a hormonal message, via insulin,
to the body (actually, to the adipose cells). The message: "Store fat."

Not only do increased insulin levels tell the body to store carbohydrates
as fat, they also tell it not to release any stored fat. This makes it
impossible for you to use your own stored body fat for energy. So the
excess carbohydrates in your diet not only make you fat, they make sure
you stay fat.

High levels of insulin can cause major damage to your body. The most
recognized of these is diabetes. In addition, hypertension, obesity, high
levels of cholesterol and other lipids, heart disease, kidney disease,
female infertility and neurodegeration are all causes of eating too many
carbohydrates, resulting in high insulin levels.

If you want to use more fats for energy, the insulin response must be
moderated. Diets high in refined sugars release more insulin thereby
allowing less stored fat to be burned.

The #1 Way to Avoid Premature Aging: Avoid Sugars and Grains

If you look and/or feel older than you should, whether the symptoms are
showing themselves in your skin, face, bones, energy, or mind, chances are
that the excess sugars and grains in your diet are the primary culprit. We
all need a certain amount of carbohydrates, of course, but we need the
good carbohydrates that foods like vegetables provide.

In other words, the popular Atkins diet got it partly right--people are
consuming too many carbs, but more particularly, they’re consuming too
many of the carbs found in grains and sugars while most are not consuming
enough of the healthy carbs found in vegetables.

Through the Western addiction to grains, sweets, soft drinks, and
high-starch foods like potatoes, the modern diet virtually guarantees that
not only will a majority of the population become overweight, but they
will also look and feel much older than they should. That’s because any
meal or snack high in the carbohydrates found in grains and sugars
generates a rapid rise in blood glucose. To adjust for this rise, the
pancreas secretes the hormone insulin into the bloodstream, which lowers
the glucose.

Unfortunately, the body is not designed to accommodate these unnaturally
high levels of insulin spiked by grains and sugars. So not only does this
excess insulin store calories from the carbs in the form of fat (which is
why so many are overweight and obese these days), but the excess insulin
also suppresses essential hormones and the immune system--all absolutely
essential for avoiding premature aging.

Meanwhile, in addition to avoiding grains and sugars to avoid premature
aging, what you should be eating instead also has everything to do with
it. If you really want to look and feel younger, live longer and prevent
disease, and optimize your weight while you are at it, the key to remember
is this:

Eating the right forms of foods--the right forms of carbohydrates,
proteins and fats--is absolutely essential.
Eating the right proportion of these carbohydrates, proteins and fats for
your specific body biochemistry, or “metabolic type,” is also absolutely
essential.
Eat the Right Forms of Foods to Look and Feel Younger

There are healthy forms of carbohydrates, fats and proteins that make all
the difference in the world to whether you will age prematurely or look
and feel as young as you are supposed to (and prevent disease and live
longer). You should not “reduce all carbs” in your diet, as some popular
diets suggest, but instead reduce or completely eliminate the bad carbs
like grains and sugars and instead eat the healthy carbs like
vegetables--particularly vegetables that grow above ground (most root
vegetables are high in starch and would best be limited).

Similarly, you should focus on eating healthy fats and proteins, like
those found in naturally raised meats, toxin-free fish, and healthy oils
like coconut oil.

To delve into all the carbs, fats and proteins you should avoid and those
you should be consuming takes an entire book--and I have written that
book, which I encourage you to consider if you really want to avoid
premature aging--but on the topic of avoiding premature aging by eating
the right foods, here are a few links you can explore right now:

Reduce Grains and Sugars to Improve Health
Increase Intake of Omega-3 Fats to Prevent Disease
Six Foods that Will Give You the Most Health Bang for Your Buck
What Does Europe’s Ban of Most U.S. Meats Mean to You?
Why Do You Need Organic Food?
Trans-fat: What is It, and Why is It So Dangerous?
Eat Clean Poultry If you can’t find it locally we have Free-Range
Certified 100% Organic Chicken: An Exceptionally Clean, Healthy and
Delicious Source of Protein
Eat the Right Proportion of Carbs, Proteins and Fats for Your Metabolic
Type

Just as important as eating the right forms of carbs, proteins and fats
are eating the right proportion of them for your particular body
biochemistry. For some this may be a new concept, but there is a reason
most people fail on those one-size-fits-all diets: just as on the outside
you are unique, on the inside you are unique as well. In other words, your
body biochemistry, or metabolism, is distinct, and therefore you have
distinct nutritional needs.

One of the most important steps you should take right now if you want to
avoid premature aging (and optimize your weight and increase your energy)
is to learn your metabolic type, and then start eating the right
proportion of healthy carbs, proteins and fats for your type.

My book presenting my entire dietary program is a must-have resource if
you do not know your metabolic type or the proportions of nutrients you
should be consuming to ensure you look and feel younger. It provides a
test and the means to help you determine your type, and a full
understanding of how to find the proportions of foods that are ideal for
you.

Beyond proportions, there are certain healthy foods that are ideal for one
metabolic type that are not as ideal for other types. For instance, if you
are a “Protein Type,” there are six types of vegetables that you should
definitely be eating to help you avoid premature aging, optimize weight
and live longer.

= = = = = = = = = = = = =

http://www.mercola.com/2003/dec/20/feel_younger.htm

Listed below are several other contributors to premature aging that you
should be aware of.

Cigarettes

Whether you smoke yourself or are around people who do, cigarette smoke
exposes you to damaging free radicals that will accelerate the aging
process by damaging the microcapillaries in the skin. This limits the
skin’s ability to absorb nutrients, which accelerates wrinkling and aging.
Antioxidants, such as those found in fresh vegetables and fruit like
organic blueberries, can help to fight free-radical damage and will
naturally promote healthy, young-looking skin. A diet with plenty of
vegetables will also provide plenty of micronutrients and antioxidants.

Lack of Sleep


Regularly catching only a few hours of sleep can hinder metabolism and
hormone production in a way that is similar to the effects of aging.

I think most of us do not fully appreciate the value of a full night’s
sleep. Getting seven hours is an absolute minimum for most all of us, and
most of us would benefit from closer to nine hours. In the winter months
try and be in bed by 9 p.m., other months, 10 p.m. would be ideal. Read
“Sleep Well to Live Well” for all of my recommendations on how to sleep
for your health.

Distilled Water

Many health conscious people are often surprised to hear me state that
distilled water on a routine basis may actually damage your health. While
the issue of distilled water is somewhat controversial in natural medicine
circles, I believe distilled water is an active absorber and when it comes
into contact with air, it absorbs carbon dioxide, making it acidic. The
more distilled water a person drinks, the higher the body acidity becomes.
More importantly the water loses its healthy structure. If you do a search
on Google you will find the many health benefits of properly structured
water. This maybe is the single largest reason why distilled water is not
a wise choice.

The most toxic commercial beverages that people consume (i.e. cola
beverages and other soft drinks) are made from distilled water. Studies
have consistently shown that heavy consumers of soft drinks (with or
without sugar) lose huge amounts of calcium, magnesium and other necessary
trace minerals into their urine.

Additionally, distilled water will tend to leach healthy minerals from
your body, which is very difficult to compensate for in the long run, even
with mineral supplements. The more mineral loss the greater the risk for
osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, coronary artery disease,
high blood pressure and a long list of degenerative diseases generally
associated with premature aging. Read, “Drink More Spring or Filtered
Water to Improve Every Facet of Your Health” for details on drinking
clean, healthy water.

The Sun

Exposing your skin to intense sunlight (UV-A rays) for an extended period
of time may result in sunburn, wrinkling and premature aging. Sunburned
skin is more susceptible to damage and may age more quickly. Also please
read my article, “Sunscreen is a toxic chemical” to learn about the
dangers of sunscreen use.

Remember that sunlight is not something to be avoided. You need sunlight
in order for the body produce vitamin D. The key is to gradually build up
your resistance to the sun by going out slowly in the beginning of the
season, perhaps 10 minutes at a time to start, and always avoid getting
burned.

Certain Diets

A recurrent cycle of gaining and losing weight will cause your skin to
stretch and become less elastic. As you age, this loose skin will be more
prone to sagging and wrinkles simply by the force of gravity. If you need
to lose weight, my book is designed to help you keep the weight off for
good.

Omega-3

The main sources of omega-6 fats are vegetable oils such as corn and soy
oil that contain a high proportion of linoleic acid. Please read my
article “The Great Con-ola” to learn more about the dangers of these oils.
It has become clear that an excess of omega-6 fatty acids can have dire
consequences, and most people are consuming far too much omega-6 while
consuming not nearly enough omega-3.

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to healthy skin. Making sure you get
enough omega-3 in your diet, by taking high-quality fish oil or cod liver
oil regularly, will help to keep your skin looking young and healthy.

Dry Skin

Finally, using virgin coconut oil as you would any lotion is an ideal way
to rejuvenate skin. Not only does it prevent the formation of damaging
free radicals and protect against them, but also it can help to keep the
skin from developing liver spots and other blemishes caused by aging and
overexposure to sunlight.

Acidic diets cause bone loss; alkaline diet protects calcium in bones

Acidic Diets Cause Bone Loss; Alkaline Diet Protect Calcium in Bones

To read the article: click here

New research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism reveals that an acidic diet based on proteins, cereals and phosphoric acid (in sodas) directly results in the loss of bone mineralization. At the same time, a diet high in alkalize substances (vegetables, fruits, minerals, etc.) protects bones from calcium loss.

The study used bicarbonate, a simple alkaline mineral, to test the theory of whether the dietary intake of alkaline substances would reduce bone loss of calcium. The verdict? Absolutely, it does. As the study author explained, "Our study found that bicarbonate had a favorable effect on bone resorption and calcium excretion. This suggests that increasing the alkali content of the diet may attenuate bone loss in healthy older adults."

In plain language, it means that eating a more alkaline diet reduces the risk of bone loss, and it almost certainly also decreases the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures at the same time (since "osteoporosis" is just a fancy name for "fragile bones").

Interestingly what the study did NOT speculate on was the rate of bone loss caused by highly acidic dietary substances such as phosphoric acid (found in sodas).

It would be fascinating to see this study repeated with alkaline water, as consumers can make their own alkaline water at home, right now, using various water alkalizing machines.

One company I know of that makes an outstanding Chanson water alkalizer is: www.HealingWaterMachines.com

Why some people never get tired, and how you can join their ranks

Why Some People Never Get Tired, and How You Can Join Their Ranks
by www.SixWise.com

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/09/07/why-some-people-never-get-tired-and-\
how-you-can-join-their-ranks.htm?source=nl

You know the type. They always seem awake, alert, ready to achieve, even as your
energy level seems to have hit "Empty."

If energy seems hard to come by these days, you're not alone. Close to one-third
of respondents to the 2005 National Sleep Foundation poll said they have missed
work or other events, or made errors at work, because of being too sleepy.

So what is the secret that these "other" people, the ones with the seemingly
endless energy, know that you don't? It's not that their lives are necessarily
any easier, any less complicated or any less crammed with things to do. And
their days are not any less laced with the trials and tribulations of a normal
life.

More so, it is that they have discovered the following secrets and incorporated
them into their own lives. But here's the real kicker: You can too.

You are What You Eat

It sounds clich�, but it's true. According to Cynthia Sass, R.D., a spokesperson
for the American Dietetic Association (ADA), there are six diet-related factors
that can drastically affect your energy levels throughout the day.

Drink more water. If you get dehydrated, it will make you feel sluggish.

Eat plenty of protein. Make sure you are eating enough healthy protein
throughout the day. Your body needs it to keep organs functioning and energy
levels up.

Watch your carb intake. Eating too many carbs can slow you down, but so can not
eating enough of the healthy kind (like those from veggies). Carbs are what
keeps your blood sugar levels balanced throughout the day, which in turn makes
you feel awake, so be sure you're eating the right amount for you.

Limit your caffeine fix. If you can't get going without a cup of coffee, you're
probably drinking too much. It will actually end up making you feel more tired
in the long run, so limit your intake to about one cup a day.

Eat when you're hungry. If you keep pushing lunch back until you're about to
faint, your blood sugar levels will plummet--and so will your energy.

Eat a balanced diet. If you're not giving your body all the protein, carbs,
fats, vitamins, minerals and more that it needs, you won't feel up to par.

Too Tired to Exercise? There's no Such Thing!

Aside from illness, there's no excuse for not exercising. And if you feel you
don't have enough energy to do it, you're probably the type that needs it most!

"Your body is probably begging for activity," says Glenn Gaesser, Ph.D, a
professor of exercise physiology at the University of Virginia in
Charlottesville.

Though it sounds ironic, putting out the energy to work out will give you more
energy and make your daily tasks easier. Ask any regular exerciser to take a
break from their routine, and they're sure to notice a drop in their energy.
Here's how to exercise for the maximum boost:

Vary your workouts. Do an aerobic activity like jogging or kickboxing one day, a
strength training work out another, and yoga or Pilates the next. This will keep
you from getting burned out and keep things fun. "Whatever gets you to move is
the exercise that will energize you," says Gaesser.

Stretch. Stretching is a key way to increase your daily energy. Using the proper
form in stretching is essential to achieving the maximum energy benefits.

To learn 15 important stretches that stretch all the key muscles groups
throughout your entire body in only 15-20 minutes a day, Sixwise.com highly
recommends the "Stretching Toward a Healthier Life" DVD.

Use intervals for cardio. While doing a cardio workout, alternate several
minutes of high-intensity movement with several minutes of lower intensity. This
will get your energy levels up without wearing you down.

Watch your intensity. If you're working so hard that you can't talk, you
probably need to tone it down a notch. Says Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., chief
exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise in San Diego,
exercising too hard can leave you feeling tired, rather than energized.

Emotions Can Sap Your Energy

If you've got a lot of negative emotions cooped up in your mind, it will
definitely drain you of your energy. These could be things like:

Lingering resentments from an argument with your spouse or family
Frustration about a work project
Disappointment in yourself or others
Feeling not good enough
Anxiety about an upcoming event
Worrying about finances, illness or other issues

Most of these things are issues that lead you to have a lot of negative stress,
and no way to vent it. And let's face it, even the positive things in our lives
-- buying a new house, having a baby, getting married, planning for retirement
-- can lead to energy-zapping emotions. Here are some solutions to free your
mind and recapture your energy:

Try energy psychology tools like the Emotional Freedom Technique. Similar to
acupuncture but without the needles, tapping on specific energy meridians on
your body can help you let go of all kinds of negative emotions.

Take part in a pleasurable, constructive (working on a project you enjoy) or
altruistic (volunteering) activity. It will keep your mind off the bad and help
you focus on the good.

Try journaling. This can work in many ways. You can use a journal to write down
your thoughts, concerns, fears, etc. By physically writing them on paper, it can
help you remove them from your mind. You can also use your journal to make lists
of tasks at hand, projects you need to finish, even groceries you need to buy.
If these things are cluttering up your head, they're using up your valuable
energy needlessly.

Do Something You Love Everyday

Says Steve Brunkhorst, a professional life success coach, doing something
enjoyable everyday is "a great way to replenish the energy consumed during daily
living."

This could be something small, like watching the sunset or taking your dog for a
long walk, or something more indulgent like heading to the spa for a Swedish
massage. It could mean taking time to be alone or getting together with a group
of friends.

Whatever you enjoy is up to you. Just make sure it gets done everyday. If you
like, you can add some of your favorite things to your journal, then pick one or
two to do each day.

Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk

The more energy you expend over the small stuff, the less you have for the fun
(and necessary) stuff. Choosing your battles wisely is a key way to increase
your energy. All it takes is some conscious thinking on your part, and the
dedication to let those small daily annoyances glide off you like, well, spilled
milk.

If you're having trouble with this one, remember these great words from Bruce
Lee, " ... the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow
survives by bending with the wind."

Then There's the Obvious

If you know you have lifestyle habits (other than diet and exercise) that are
making you feel drained, change them! If you:

Stay up late watching the late show, then the late late show, then are late,
late, late for work in the morning, turn off the TV and go to sleep.

Try to cram two-week's worth of activities into one 24-hour day, ease up on your
expectations.

Take on so many obligations with family and friends that they're no longer
enjoyable, learn to say no.

Still feel tried after make all these changes, consider getting help.

"It's very easy for someone to say, 'I'm just feeling tired because I'm run-down
and have too much going on,'" says Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD. "But the bottom
line is that fatigue could be a sign of a medical condition that can be treated
... If you have made the changes that make sense, and you're still feeling the
symptoms of fatigue, then you need professional help."