Medicinal Properties of Bitter Melon - Good for Diabetics

Medicinal Properties of Bitter Melon - Good for Diabetics

Author: Junji Takano

Bitter Melon is the English name of Momordica charantia, a climbing vine whose leaves and green fruits, although bitter, has been used to fight cancer, diabetes and many infectious diseases. It is also a powerful weapon against HIV/AIDS since some reports claim that bitter melon has substance Q. It is one of the most favorite egetables among the Chinese and the most popular herbal tea as well.

Stress Management Techniques

Stress Management Techniques

Author: Judy H. Wright

Self-Care Strategies:

Substantial breakfast daily

Regular sleeping habits (minimum of 7 hours)

No smoking

Moderate use of alcohol, caffeine and other drugs

Minimal intake of sugar & highly processed foods

Maintenance of proper weight

Regular exercise program

Drink much more water than you usually do.

Relaxation Techniques:

Jog in place or do jumping jacks-count to 300

Roll head and torso from side to side

Tense your muscles individually, then relax them

Pull seat of chair for 5-count: repeat with legs xtended

Fish Oil

Fish Oil

Author: Dr. Wysong

The research in support of dietary omega-3 fatty acids (such as in fish oils) continues to flood the scientific literature. This is perfectly predictable given our genetic roots. In the wild, eating natural raw foods, we would be consuming large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids daily. But today, on processed, grain-based diets, we get little.

Instead, we have dramatically increased the consumption of omega-6 fatty acids. Although these too are essential in the diet, their excess results in a pro-inflammatory response that lies at the base of a mix of modern degenerative diseases such as arthritis, autoimmunities and heart disease. The natural diet should have a ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 of about 1:1, but today is more like 20 or 30 to 1! See a problem?

Math Facts - Try Some Fun Ways to Learn Them

Math Facts - Try Some Fun Ways to Learn Them

Author: Caren Bugay

Memorizing math facts is a necessary part of elementary school. Flash cards and repetitive chanting have their place, but, for my children, were pure drudgery. Frustrated by their lack of interest in practicing their math facts, I have searched for ways to make memorizing math facts more fun.

Our favorite math web site, Aplusmath is an easy to use site offering a worksheet generator, online flashcards and games including Matho, Concentration and Hidden Pictures. Matho combines both bingo and math facts in an exciting timed game. Or, match the math problem to the answer in concentration. Discover beautiful photographs by solving math problems in the hidden pictures game.

Walls Of Communication!

Walls Of Communication!

Author: Dorothy Lafrinere

Matters of the heart are a true mystery to all involved. In order to

make a commitment to a relationship, it takes strength and trust in

another. When we trust our partner and we receive trust back, it is a

very nice feeling. One should never betray or play games with that

trust. Those games usually get caught, and a broken trust will surely

create a huge wall of communication breakdown. When you truly trust

another, you are opening your heart and mind to an outsider. You are

The Happiness of Others

The Happiness of Others

Author: Sam Vaknin

Is there any necessary connection between our actions and the happiness of others? Disregarding for a moment the murkiness of the definitions of “actions” in philosophical literature - two types of answers were hitherto provided.

Are You Someones Puppet? Four Ways People Manipulate Others

Are You Someones Puppet? Four Ways People Manipulate Others

Author: Mary Treffert

With the current interest in mental health topics, a mental
health language has emerged with words such as
manipulation, boundaries, limits, rescuing, dependence, and
codependence. Many people are unclear what these words mean
when applied to relationships. I would like to bring some
clarity to one of these terms - MANIPULATION - and how it
relates to the other terms mentioned above.
Webster’s New World Dictionary defines manipulation as:

“managing or controlling artfully or by shrewd use of
influence, often in an unfair or fraudulent way; to alter
or falsify for one’s own purpose.”

Mend Your Arthritis Pain Relief

Author: Dr Rashid M.H.

=====KNOW YOUR ARTHRITIS=====

Arthritis is referred to as the nation?s number one
crippling disease and the most common chronic disease
in people over 40, arthritis affects more than
40 million Americans.

And this figure is expected to rise to 60 million by 2020,
according to the Center for Disease Control.

Arthritis generally afflicts people between the ages
of 20 and 50, but can affect all ages, even infants.

The average age of onset is 47 and about three out of
every five people with arthritis are under 65 years of age.

Post Workout Nutrition: Secrets to a Hard, Lean Body

Post Workout Nutrition: Secrets to a Hard, Lean Body

Author: Michael Geary

As you’ve probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very well be your most important meal of the day. The reason is that when you’re finished with an intense workout, you’re entering a catabolic state where your muscle glycogen is depleted and increased cortisol levels are beginning to excessively break down muscle tissue. These conditions are not good and the only way to reverse this catabolic state (and promote an anabolic state) is to consume a quickly digestible post-workout meal as soon as you can after training. The goal is to choose a meal with quickly digestible carbs to replenish muscle glycogen as well as quickly digestible protein to provide the amino acids needed to jump start muscular repair. The surge of carbohydrates and amino acids from this quickly digested meal promotes an insulin spike from the pancreas, which shuttles nutrients into the muscle cells.

Getting Through to Your Teenager

Getting Through to Your Teenager

Author: Dr. Joe Martin

Have you ever watched your teenager make a mistake (that you’ve made yourself) after you’ve warned them at least a thousand times? Is there anything more frustrating as a parent?

Well, this is somewhat typical in most "normal" households across America. We (parents) screw up, tell our children about it, and what do they do? They go out and repeat the same mistake. It makes you question your own gene pool.

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