Category: Body-Mind-Spirit

  • Apologies for not posting for the last few months

    Hi there everybody that is kind enough to visit my personal site and its varied ramblings.

     

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    My apologies for not posting for the last few months, but I have been recovering from a stroke.

    Luckily I am seemingly undamaged, but it knocks the “you know what” out of one and it takes time to get back to normal.

    My intention in writing this short post is not for your sympathy – although of course I appreciate it if you happen to feel that way, but as a warning to all of you who sit at computers for hours at a time like we do.

    Seems long hours over the last year seated at my computer while Susan and I created our new training course on how to start a business and make money online has been the problem.

    (We have not launched as yet, but you are very welcome to get our free training if you wish.)

    Despite being very aware of getting up often because of the threat of deep vein thrombosis, now well known as a problem on long flights, you know how it is – we get caught up and when you look again hours have flown by.

    Well, that is what happened for a few nights in a row for about 5 hours each time and the result was waking up with a deep pain in my calf which turned out to be a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and shortly after that collapsing with a TIA (transient ischemic attack) or in normal language, a mini stroke.

    This was sudden and let me assure you no fun.

    Please guys, ensure that you have a break at least every half hour for at least ten minutes and move around to get the blood circulating properly.

    While you are at it you may as well also look after your eyes as well, so be sure to look at objects at different distances, otherwise you will soon find your vision is not what it was.

    Anyway that is my story for the day and my warning to you to keep healthy, so please check out the videos below.

    Cheers for now,

    Martin

    DVT Prevention

     

    About Thrombosis: Symptoms and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

  • Dr. Bruce Lipton – The Biology of Belief

     

     Dr. Bruce Lipton.

    Even mainstream science now has to admit these truths. You are not limited by your genes. That is a dis-empowering belief system. It is the Cell that affects the environment and not the environment that affects the cell. Genes do NOT control our biology. If the genes control biology, then at least 120,000 genes would be required to make a human, but when the human genome projects results were in, … it was discovered that 2/3rd s of the genes (needed to support their model) were missing.

     

     

    “We have to come to a new way of understanding biology. This ‘new’ understanding has actually already been in the leading edge of science for 10 years now. It takes at least 10 or 15 years for science to take a fact from its first inception and get it out into the public so that the people can understand it. That means anything in current textbooks is at least 10 or 15 years old. what your going to hear tonight is whats going to be the future textbooks”

    Bruce Lipton in the Biology of Perception

  • This Food Additive Makes You 3x More Likely to Be Overweight

    by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist & Cat Ebeling, RN, BSN

    co-authors: The FatBurningKitchen

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    What is this food additive?

    There are many chemicals and flavor enhancers in processed foods and those so-called “diet” foods that are packaged as “diet” dinners, desserts, snacks, etc., and many of those are addictive. MSG is one good example. People who eat monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavor enhancer in their food are more likely than others to be overweight or obese even though with the same amount of physical activity and caloric intake, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health.

    Researchers at UNC and in China studied more than 750 Chinese men and women, aged between 40 and 59, in three rural villages in north and south China. The majority of study participants prepared their meals at home without commercially processed foods. About 82 percent of the participants used MSG in their food. Those users were divided into three groups, based on the amount of MSG they used. The third group who used the most MSG was nearly three times more likely to be overweight than non-users.

    Because MSG is used as a flavor enhancer in many processed foods, studying its potential effect on humans has been difficult. Study participants were chosen from rural Chinese villages because they used very little commercially processed food, but many regularly used MSG in food preparation.

    The bottom line is that you should avoid MSG as much as possible since it can stimulate cravings and lead to weight gain, among other problems.  The best way to avoid MSG is simply to avoid all processed foods.  For some people, that may sound difficult, but it really becomes simple if the only foods that you buy at the grocery store are 1-ingredient foods – that means fresh whole unprocessed foods that are only 1-ingredient instead of processed into dozens of ingredients.

    Among the most common processed ingredients are refined/enriched flour, colors, preservatives (which go by hundreds of different names), and chemical flavorings –which may legally be called “natural flavors” even if they include MSG. (As a side note: most varieties of processed or “textured” soy protein (TSP or TVP) use MSG for flavor and call it “natural flavors.”)

    Many nutrition experts believe that the more refined a food is, the less satisfying it is to the body. Because the body is unable to extract what it needs from denatured, highly processed junk foods, it craves more nourishment. Cravings are usually a signal your body is not getting the nutrients it needs, however, sugars and starches stimulate appetite and increase cravings for sugar — as do most artificial sweeteners.

    Even the best food companies, whose apparent goal is to promote health and wellness, are still in business to make a profit. Corporations selling diet foods and low-cal foods are hardly motivated to make a product that really helps people consume less and get thinner. If they did, their captive audience–people who are overweight–would disappear, taking their money with them.

    So called “diet” products are highly suspect for their harmful and addictive artificial ingredients, and for the elusive promise of “quick, easy” weight loss they promise but almost never fulfill. The only certain way to get lean permanently is to focus on healthy nutrition such as organic fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, grass-fed meats, free-range poultry and raw dairy products, an active lifestyle, reducing stress, and creating balance and harmony in our lives.

     

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    Mike Geary

    Certified Nutrition Specialist

    Certified Personal Trainer

    TruthAboutAbs.com | BusyManFitness.com | AvalancheSkiTraining.com

     

     

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  • Healing Miracle for Burns

    Heal Burns

    Healing Miracle for Burns
    Healing Miracle for Burns

    A young man sprinkling his lawn and bushes with pesticides wanted to check the contents of the barrel to see how much pesticide remained in it.

    He raised the cover and lit his lighter; the vapours ignited and engulfed him.

    He jumped from his truck, screaming.

    His neighbour came out of her house with a dozen eggs and a bowl yelling, “Bring me some more eggs!”

    She broke them, separating the whites from the yolks.

     

    The neighbour woman helped her to apply the whites onto the young man’s face.

    When the ambulance arrived and the EMTs saw the young man, they asked who had done this.

    Everyone pointed to the lady in charge.

    They congratulated her and said, “You have saved his face.”

    By the end of the summer, the young man brought the lady a bouquet of roses to thank her. His face was like a baby’s skin.


    Healing Miracle for Burns:

    Keep in mind this treatment to heal burns is being included in teaching beginner fireman.

    First Aid consists of first spraying cold water on the affected area until the heat is reduced which stops the continued burning of all layers of the skin.   Then, spread the egg whites onto the affected area.

    One woman burned a large part of her hand with boiling water. In spite of the pain, she ran cold faucet water on her hand, separated 2 egg whites from the yolks, beat them slightly and dipped her hand in the solution. The whites then dried and formed a protective layer. She later learned that the egg white is a natural collagen and continued during at least one hour to apply layer upon layer of beaten egg white. By afternoon she no longer felt any pain and the next day there was hardly a trace of the burn. 10 days later, no trace was left at all and her skin had regained its normal color.

    The burned area was totally regenerated thanks to the collagen in the egg whites, a placenta full of vitamins.

     

  • The Afterlife Investigations – Rupert Sheldrake

    This complete, unedited interview was filmed for the upcoming documentary

    “The Afterlife Investigations” and features Cambridge Scientist – Rupert Sheldrake, PhD.

     

  • The Afterlife Investigations – The Scole Experiments

    The Scole Experiments.

    Breakthrough scientific evidence for the afterlife.

    The Scole Experiments.

    For five years a group of mediums and scientists witnessed more phenomena than in any other experiment in the history of the paranormal, including recorded conversations with the dead, written messages on sealed film, video of spirit faces and even spirit forms materializing. These experiments may finally convince you there is life after death. The scientific team in change of overseeing these experiments include world renowned Cambridge Scientist – Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, Dr. David Fontana and Researcher Montague Keen who died during the filming of the scole experiments documentary.

  • What is Consciousness?

    THE INSTITUTE OF NOETIC SCIENCES- What is Consciousness?

    For almost 40 years, the Institute of Noetic Sciences has explored the fundamental powers and potentials of consciousness using the tools of basic science. This video produced for the recent IONS 2011 Conference explains how.

    Consciousness Matters:Exploring the Mysteries of Inner Space from Institute of Noetic Sciences on Vimeo.

    What is Consciousness?

  • 7 Ways to Help You Manage Your Blood Sugar Levels

    7 Ways to Help You Manage Your Blood Sugar Levels

    The sugar in our blood is essential as it serves as food for our body’s cells. The cells in our body, which makes up the structure of our organs – heart, brain, liver, blood vessels, skin, etc. These important organs will not be able to function properly if they are deprived of the necessary energy which comes in the form of blood sugar, or blood glucose.

    However, people should not desire for high amounts of blood glucose; conversely, they should not desire for low blood glucose either. Having high amounts of blood sugar in the blood, a condition known as hyperglycemia, can lead to diseases, such as Diabetes Mellitus, that may cause the development of other diseases. Low levels of blood sugar, or hypoglycaemia, can lead to comatose and seizures, since the brain is deprived of its much-needed energy, which in turn can lead to death.

    Blood glucose levels that are within the normal range is the most desirable. The normal blood glucose level is 64.8 to 104.4 mg/dL. For an average human, blood sugar rises after taking regular meals (to about 135 to 140mg/dL) and this is considered as normal. It is not really difficult to control one’s blood glucose levels, especially if one is not suffering from the hereditary elements of diabetes. All one has to do is take note of the following guidelines:

    • Monitor your Carbohydrate IntakeCarbohydrate is one of the major food nutrients essential to the human body. Carbohydrates, when broken down into functional elements in the digestive tract, turn into glucose. Glucose is the one that is being used by the cells for energy.  A human being needs to eat, since food is necessary for the repair of the body’s cells and for energy. If a normal person binge on food, especially carbohydrates, the body will just store the extra amounts of broken-down carbohydrates, glucose, and keep on maintaining the normal blood levels through the functions of insulin. But there are times when the insulin cannot anymore perform what it supposed to do. If the pancreas produces less insulin, blood glucose cannot be broken down into energy. Glucose will accumulate in the blood and will cause conditions that will result to a disease called Diabetes Mellitus. If someone is experiencing problems with insulin, or if someone is susceptible to insulin problems, like an inherited diabetic problem, it is necessary to monitor one’s intake of carbohydrates, to reduce the amounts of glucose in the blood.
    • Increase Fiber IntakeFiber is actually a carbohydrate; but unlike the usual carbohydrate, fiber is not broken down into glucose, therefore it can help in controlling the levels of blood glucose in the body. Fiber can be found in vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, results showed that people who ate at least 50 grams of fiber daily were able to control their blood sugar compared to those who have less fiber in their diet. Having a diet rich in fiber can help in managing blood sugar levels. Research shows that having 20-35 grams of fiber in the diet per day is effective in lowering blood sugar and in reducing the tendencies of having adult-onset Diabetes Mellitus.
    • Indulge in moderate, regular exerciseWhen a person exercises, there is more energy needed by the body. Because energy is the result of breaking down of glucose with the help of insulin, glucose decreases when there is increased consumption of energy through physical activities. When a person engages in moderate, regular exercises, the body will be trained to utilize a constant amount of glucose, with the constant release of insulin by the pancreas that is essential for energy consumption. This will in turn allow the body to manage blood glucose well.
    • Test your Blood Glucose Levels After a Strenuous ActivityParticularly for those who have problems with glucose utilization and insulin production, it is important to constantly monitor blood glucose levels after every strenuous exercise. Since high energy is released by the body during this activity, there is a tendency for blood sugar to decrease to a level that is not enough for a person to function properly. Signs that a person is experiencing hypoglycaemia are feelings of body tremors, irritability, restlessness, extreme hunger and excessive sweating. When blood sugar levels goes lower than the normal range, make sure that quick sugar is within reach. Fruit, juice, hard candy or glucose tablets are good sources of quick sugar.
    • Bananas are Great and Healthy Means to Balance Blood Sugar Levels

      For those experiencing constant low blood sugar, it is recommended that one consume 15 to 20 grams of sugar or carbohydrates to boost ones energy. Among foods that can help in boosting energy but with a lower glycemic index, is banana. Glycemic index is a measurement of the effects of blood sugar after ingesting carbohydrates. High glycemic index foods are those foods that scores from 70 and above. But banana’s glycemic index ranges from 42-51. Snacking on bananas will help in the regulation of blood sugar while at the same time providing the necessary amounts of protein, fiber, vitamins and potassium.

    • Manage your Stress LevelsWhen there is stress, the tendency of the body is to activate the fight and flight response through the sympathetic nervous system. With stress, the heart will pump more blood to supply oxygen to vital organs, the lungs will expand for more air, the blood vessels dilate pushing more blood into the major organs, and the liver that stores glucose to convert it into glycogen will revert back the process so that the major organs will have enough energy to keep on functioning. This means that if stress is increased, blood glucose will also increase since the liver goes into the process called glycogenesis and glycogenolysis. The more stress the person experiences, the higher their blood sugar will be. Because it is impossible to remove stress, a person must learn to manage stress instead; this way, blood glucose level is also controlled.
    • Quit smokingThe study published in 1936 in Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that smoking cigarettes can actually raise the level of a person’s blood sugar. 30 minutes after cigarette smoking, the blood sugar levels of a person would always come down to normal. A research study made in South Korea also shows that those who are smoking have low levels of adiponectin, hormones that has anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing effect. This means that if there are high levels of adiponectin in the body, insulin is more sensitive which could bring about lowered blood sugar levels. With decreased adiponectin due to smoking, blood sugar levels will increase. It is therefore recommended that one stop smoking to control increasing blood sugar.
    Written by Frank Mangano  
    Saturday, 23 July 2011 21:17

    7 Ways to Help You Manage Your Blood Sugar Levels

  • Choosing The Right Place To Live Ain’t Easy These Days!

     Very interesting stats.

    Economic instability, political instability and social instability are the least of my worries, its geophysical instability that really bothers me!, a returning South African (from Brisbane) joked as he celebrated his return at a Homecoming Revolution event recently.
    So what is happening to the so-called Brain Drain in SA? Are we still leaking talent, or has the hole been plugged, and is talent beginning to return ‘home’.
    Some background that is influencing ‘mobility’
    • Clem Sunter talks of the dramatically changing ‘world order’ and how this is impacting the views of young talented people and their ‘nest building’ decisions. “Essentially there is a growing difference in the economic prospects of the developing vs the developed world. The economic growth prospects for Asia (+/- 5%), Africa (+/- 5%) and South America (+/-5%) are significantly greater than that of Europe, UK and USA (+/- 1.7%) … this is good for SA. Using a soccer analogy of the Premier League, Second League and Failed State, SA is part of the premier league of the world’s top 57 nations, we have previously moved from 33rd to 52nd and we are now on our way back at 44th. I think that after the success of the World Cup we could well emerge back into the lower 30s.”
    • In the Global Competitiveness Report our Brain Drain positioning has moved from 60th to 40th where 1 is no brain drain at all.
    • Many of South Africa’s eminent removal companies tell of a significant shift in mobility. “On the South / North route for every one family going approximately three are returning, even on the South / South route (mostly Oz and NZ) more are returning than are going!”
    Homecoming Revolution findings
    The Homecoming Revolution, (a non-profit organisation founded in 2003 by advertising agency morrisjones & co and sponsored by First National Bank) has seen an increase in traffic to its site and a shift in attitude towards South Africa. They attribute this shift to an increase in awareness of the country and what it has to offer. Much is credited to South Africa’s international exposure during the 2010 World Cup as well as its inclusion in BRICS and a sharper focus on developing countries.
    Brigitte Lightfoot, MD explains: “We have seen a 137% year-on-year increase in the number of visits to our blog (http://www.homecomingrevolution.co.za/blog) from February 2010 to February 2011, compared to the same period in the previous year. An increase in traffic from secondary markets like Australia, Canada and Ireland indicates that more South Africans living in these countries are considering a return home and are looking to connect with others who have already made the move back to South Africa’’.
    Tyron Whitley, who runs a car import agency in South Africa, has seen a similar trend evident among returning expats. “Since August 2010 we have seen a 30% increase in the number of South Africans wishing to ship their vehicles back to South Africa. The majority of the returnees are leaving the UK and we have some from Australia and Dubai. The common trend amongst the returnees is that they are aged between 30 and 40, have young families, and are looking for a better standard of living for their children. They are finding the UK economy a strain, which is the final push they require to make the decision to return to SA. I would say the majority have been in the UK for 10 years or more. On the work front a good number of the returnees are looking to start their own business or have managed to get inter-company transfers’’.
    The results of a recent online poll conducted by the Homecoming Revolution reveal that 43% of their social networking group’s members are planning to return to South Africa this year, while 30% have already moved back home.
    Susan Fouche, head of human resources at a Cape Town-based firm has worked with The Homecoming Revolution to source a senior candidate. She explains “we most certainly met and interviewed candidates whom the traditional methods of recruitment would not have delivered. We saw a broad range of candidates, some very senior and those who fall into the middle to senior management category. These candidates all have something in common: their desire to return to South Africa at some point and the global experience that they will be ploughing back. It was interesting to see that some of the applicants are from Cape Town, and that they have been informed by relatives or friends about the vacancy.’’
    Bruce Good, a South African who has returned to Cape Town after eight years away, confirms the sentiment amongst so many South African expats in the UK: “Whilst I really love the UK , and all that it offers, I felt that in my role in the city I was an insignificant cog in a massively productive machine. I remember reading a quote along the lines of ’for every professional person who moves to SA, 11 jobs are created – both directly and indirectly’. That had a huge impact on me and I longed to have a greater impact on my surrounds than I had in London. In many respects, both business and personal, it is easier to assimilate and ‘excel’ in your country of birth. The commonality between business colleagues and associates goes a long way to forging strong bonds and, ultimately, success.’’
    Global Shift
    There is ample evidence to suggest that Generation Y is very mobile (those born in the late 80’s). The UK reports having lost 5m ‘young people’ over the last 10 years because they are disillusioned with the deterioration of the UK ‘identity and way of life’ and the lack of job opportunities. Australia reports the loss of 2m young people who seek my dynamic opportunities elsewhere.
    That young people are on the move there is no doubt, but the lure of the civilised West, the developed world, with their stale economies and increasingly limited opportunities, is rapidly giving way to decisions that embrace dynamic opportunity, less complicated lifestyle choices, meaningful self-worth and the ability to make a social contribution………….and maybe, just maybe, a preference for geophysical stability!

    Stuart Pennington

  • Eckhart Tolle – The NO Has A Momentum

     

    For a short review of the work of Eckhart Tolle, please visit

    http://www.selfhelpbooks.biz/the-power-of-now-review/

    Thanks for watching the Eckhart Tolle video

  • The Diet Solution Review

    The Diet Solution  Review

    The Program that Promises Fat Loss along with an incredible amount of Health and Vitality.  

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    By Martin Ellis

     

    The Diet Solution Program promises a complete and comprehensive weight loss program that will not only help you lose body fat, but guarantees you increased energy, health and vitality all at the same time.

    With so many weight loss programs out on the market and on the internet today, what makes this program any different than all the rest?

    Before we get to the program, let’s take a look at the expert behind this program. Isabel De Los Rios is a nutrition and exercise specialist with 10 years of experience helping clients reach their ideal weight and tackle conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Isabel has a very extensive educational background in nutrition and exercise physiology. Her personal experience with her own weight struggles and her mother’s severe diabetes led her search for the BEST nutrition information available today. The Diet Solution Program is a result of her 15 year study and research.

    I’ve also talked to Isabel about her training and education background, and I’ll be honest, it was impressive, unlike other so-called “health experts”, who are just following main stream nutrition programs. Isabel provides her readers with the truth: the facts most people have never taken the time to research, read and decipher.

    Plus, Isabel has been a nutrition and exercise specialist for the past 10 years and has personally worked with hundreds of clients in her own private facility, overseeing successful weight loss programs. This hands on experience with real people solidified the facts and principles she had learned in books, journals and from other health professionals. The proof was really in the results of real people.

    In fact, Isabel’s articles are pretty radical when it comes to her nutrition principles which is why her approach works when main-stream nutrition fails. So if you are looking for the same old nutrition theories taught in every other book and program on the market today, this is not the program for you.

    Now one of the biggest questions about the program is simply, “What is The Diet Solution Program?” Well according to Isabel, it is the most comprehensive and detailed nutrition manual available on the market today. Not only does it teach you exactly what principles you need to follow to finally reach your ideal weight, it gives you the meal plans, shopping lists and recipes to do so. It does not push some extreme, unreasonable way to lose weight. It actually teaches you how you can make this healthy way of eating into a lifestyle. And if you have ever attempted to lose weight in the past, you know that the only way to maintain it is to make it a way of life. The best part about Isabel’s program is that this new way of life is not some torturous eating regimen. She really shows you that you can eat delicious food, combined the right way, to lose weight and maintain it.

    One of the best side effects of the whole program is the increased health and vitality that every participant experiences. Decreases in blood sugar levels, lowered cholesterol, increased energy, elimination of digestive discomfort and cleared skin conditions are just some of the few benefits other people have already experienced.

    Frankly, I’ve used the program myself and recommended to many others. Why? Because I was sick and tired of following nutrition plans that either did not work or made me lose weight but feel terrible. Yes, I want to be at my ideal weight but I also want to maintain a healthy body at the same time and not have to resort to extreme, radical methods. The Diet Solution Program helped me lose weight and feel healthy and energized at the same time.

    Now realize that some effort from you will be required, but Isabel has really done all the hard work for you. Included in her program is:

    ■Step by step action steps telling you exactly how to put the principles in place
    ■Detailed daily meal plans that make everyday eating easy
    ■Shopping Lists to make food shopping a snap
    ■Delicious Recipes to make everyday meals tasty
    The manual is comprehensive. Jam packed with incredible and valuable information. But you don’t need to wait to get through the whole thing before you can start. You can use Isabel’s Quick Start Guide to start the program ASAP. Some people have even just used the quick start guide and lost 10-15lbs in a little as 6 weeks.

    The Diet Solution Program is not just another weight loss scheme or extreme diet. It is truly the only way to lose weight and enjoy a lifetime of health. The Diet Solution Program is perfect for people who have struggled with their weight their whole life and are sick and tired of programs that just don’t work long term. The DSP is also perfect for people who want to take control of their health and reverse health conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease.

    If you’re in the slightest bit curious, I recommend you look closely at Isabel’s program. I was very impressed with all of The Diet Solution Program meal plans, the bonuses, the guarantee, and Isabel’s expertise. For the money, it’s the best deal in the weight loss industry – so much better than diet pills! And remember…

    Isabel De Los Rios’s Program is backed by a 60 day money back guarantee. So you really have nothing to lose.

    And this is a real guarantee… if you are not completely satisfied with The Diet Solution, you will receive your money back, no “ifs,” “ands,” or “buts.”  

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