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Juicing-A Beginner's Guide 2007-06-14 21:24:00 You can spot a juicer a mile off at the supermarket or greengrocer. Apart from the huge number of carrots and apples they are loading into their trolley, they also have that slightly smug, see-how-healthy-I-am look about them. Or is that just me?! Actually, I don't buy a lot of carrots and apples any more, because (other than my indiscretion with a packet of shortbread this week) I've radically reduced the amount of sugar I take in. My juice of choice is a vegetable one, a green one - but more about that later, first let's ask...Why is juicing so good?In my article Enzymes and Raw Food, I explained why eating enzyme-rich food is so important. If you are buying cartons (or bottles) of juice, even many of those labelled 'freshly squeezed' you are almost certainly missing out on the enzymes. Why? Because they are likely to be pasteurised. There are different methods of pasteurisation, but all of them involve heating to temperatures a lot greater than 118F - which is the point at whic ...

The ABCs Of A Great Life: J Is For Joviality 2007-06-08 03:10:00 Laughter, humor, a lighthearted sense of being - all of these are an important part of a well-balanced breakfast, er, life. Without humor, there is no hope. Without laughter, no love. And with a heavy heart, we live only a life of sadness and despair. Our ability to laugh at our foibles and laugh with our friends is a key indicator for predicting how readily we'll bounce back from difficulties and how well we'll handle the curveballs that life throws our way, and a quick smile is always the best defense in a situation that's hit a sour note. In addition, medical studies have shown that indeed, laughter is the best medicine. Not only does it flood our brain with "feel good" hormones and exercise our body's core trunk muscles with spontaneous and deep contractions, but it noticeably and effectively raises our immune system's defenses in ways that are only now being fully explored - an effect which lasts considerably longer than the laughter that triggered it. Laughing lowers your bl ...

Perodua Viva 2007-06-08 02:30:00 Since my car was stolen about 6 months ago, I finally got another car. Viva Perodua. I almost forgot how to drive. Need my hubby to sit by my side to calm my nerves. The showroom I went to had two colours - silver and apple green.Interestingly thought the two model are the same but the apple green one looks slightly bigger than the silver coloured model. So I got the apple green one. Not many people have green cars on the road and it really does stand out. The apple green is really nice and not gross looking. I got the 1000cc one and it is a fuel saver indeed. ...

Does Your Watch Keep Time with Fashion or Function? 2007-06-05 07:39:00 If you haven't lived under a rock for the past few decades, then you surely know that Rolex stands for luxurious precision timekeeping, and you know that Timex is the premier name in inexpensive, reliable timekeeping. The vast area between the two, however, offers the widest selection of watches-in terms of function, fashion and price.We're all creatures of habit, and if one watch has served us well for years, it's natural that we gravitate toward the same brand and design each time we purchase a new watch. If you'd like to adorn your wrist with a different type of watch, perhaps a Swiss-quartz or high-fashion watch, we offer you a cheat sheet below, to help you get up to speed quickly with the many offerings available today.If you've always thought of a watch as a functional necessity, you might add a few fashionable watches to your collection of watches and bracelets. If you've always worn high-fashion watches, consider adding an elegant watch to your collection, perhaps one wi ...

Six Ways to Eat More Healthfully 2007-05-28 03:07:00 With so much 'diet advice' around today it is little wonder if you feel somewhat confused. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight or help your family eat more healthfully....these six, simple ideas will help you to eat more heathfully.1 Stay away from the inside aisles When you grocery shop, fill up your trolley from the aisles around the outside the perimeter of the store. This is where the fresh fruit, vegetables and fresh foods are kept.2 Eat small amounts frequentlyDon't allow yourself to get hungry. Keep your appetite in control with smaller meals and healthy snacks in between.3 Keep close to natureFresh is best and generally much better for you than pre-packaged. For example, a fresh potato baked in its jacket is more healthy than pre-packaged "potato au gratin".4 Experiment and use spicesGet used to cooking with a wide variety of spices. It's possible to get fabulous flavor with spices without adding high calorie fats and oils.5 Read "fat free" labels ...

How Many Senses Do We Really Have? 2007-05-25 03:21:00 "We interact with our environments so effectively and so effortlessly, it is difficult to appreciate the extensive computations that underlie even the simplest sensory experience."—SENSORY EXOTICA—A WORLD BEYOND HUMAN EXPERIENCE. PICTURE yourself cycling along a quiet country road. As you pedal, sensors in your legs enable you to apply just the right pressure to maintain your speed. Your organs of balance keep you upright; your nostrils smell the aromas; your eyes absorb the panorama; your ears are attuned to the chirping of birds. Thirsty, you grasp your drink bottle, aided by touch receptors in your fingers. Your taste buds and hot-and-cold sensors reveal the flavor of the liquid and its temperature. Sensors in your skin and those attached to your body hair tell how strong the breeze is and, in cooperation with your eyes, how fast you are going. Your skin also informs you of the ambient temperature and humidity, while your awareness of time tells you approximately how long you h ...

How Can I Control My Emotions? 2007-05-17 02:12:00 “I get mad at my parents and say things I don’t mean. I’ll stay away from them until I get over it.”—Kate, aged 13.“Insecurity is my biggest struggle. Sometimes I feel I’m dying inside.”—Ivan, aged 19.EMOTIONS are powerful. They affect the way you think and act. They can motivate you for both good and bad. At times, they may even seem to overwhelm you. “I hardly ever feel that I’m good enough,” says 20-year-old Jacob. “Often, I fail to meet my own expectations. Sometimes I just cry, or I get so angry that I take it out on those around me. It’s hard to control what I’m feeling.” Part of becoming a mature, responsible adult, however, is learning to control one’s emotions. Some experts now feel that the ability to manage emotions and to deal with people is more valuable than intelligence. In any event, the Bible places a high value on controlling one’s feelings. For example, Proverbs 25:28 says: “If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpl ...

Should I Get a Tattoo? 2007-05-15 01:43:15 "Some tattoos are cute. They are very artistic."—Jalene.* "I dreamed about my first tattoo for two years."—Michelle.TATTOOS are everywhere—or so it seems. Rock stars, sports figures, fashion models, and movie stars flaunt them. Many teenagers have followed suit, proudly displaying tattoos on their shoulders, hands, waists, and ankles. Andrew contends: "Tattoos are cool. Having one or not is a personal choice." Says the World Book Encyclopedia: "Tattooing is the practice of making permanent designs on the body. It is done by pricking small holes in the skin with a sharpened stick, bone, or needle that has been dipped in pigments with natural colors." Although exact statistics are hard to come by, one source estimates that 25 percent of all 15- to 25-year-olds in the United States have a tattoo. Sandy says: "It's the popular thing to do." Why are tattoos so appealing to some youths? Why So Popular? Tattoos are often associated with rebellious life-styles For so ...

Why Am I Drawn to the Wrong People? 2007-05-11 01:05:58 “I knew that I shouldn’t get too familiar with him, but it was something that I allowed. I couldn’t believe that a man would want to spend time with me.�—Nancy.* “I would go to the skating rink by myself, and before long I started associating regularly with the ‘friends’ I made there. Pretty soon, I was living an immoral lifestyle.�—Dan. BOTH Nancy and Dan had a strong spiritual start in life. Nancy was raised in a God-fearing family and began sharing her faith with others at nine years of age. Dan entered the full-time ministry as a teenager. Yet, both had serious setbacks in their spiritual life. Why? They associated with the wrong people. Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly drawn to someone whom you knew, deep down, to be a bad influence on you? The individual might have been a classmate with whom you shared common interests—or even someone of the opposite sex to whom you felt romantically attracted. Likely you called to mind the Bible’s counsel: “Ba ...

DOR 2007-05-03 01:52:15 Nagesh Kukunoor’s latest movie ‘Dor’ is a compelling watch. It is a moving tale of two women – one who undertakes a long journey to save her love, and another who dares to break the shackles of tradition and choose life as her heart wants it.Like Kukunoor’s previous movie ‘Iqbal’, ‘Dor’ too is a film on the empowerment of the weak and the oppressed. It is a beautiful tale of love, loss, friendship, and courage to live anew. The film is raw and realistic in essence. And this is the reason why its story is so believable and deeply touching. Those who have the appetite for big-budgeted, opulent, star-studded, melodramatic Bollywood movies may not be enthused at the prospect of watching a relatively small-budget, realistic film with Ayesha Takia, Gul Panag and Shreyas Talpade in the lead roles. But mark my words dear friend, the acting performances and the direction in ‘Dor’ can put many self-proclaimed big shots of Bollywood to shame. ‘Dor’ is the story of two ...

Finding Time For Exercise 2007-05-03 01:24:00 Exercising During Commercials I'm getting up an hour earlier these days. At first I said I'd never be able to do it: I was already sleep deprived rising at 6 AM how would I ever get up at 5 AM? I'd never be able to get to sleep earlier (this is still true), and a hundred other reasons why it wouldn't work. And then I tried it, and it does work. I'm still sleep deprived, but that extra hour in the morning is a Godsend. I love it. How do you Present Ideas to Yourself? So why did it take me so long to "just do it?" Probably the way I presented the idea to myself. Notice I used words such as "never" and "already" as in "I'm already sleep deprived." I kept telling myself it wouldn't work, that it was a bad idea and until the first time I actually tried it, I secretly believed when the alarm rang, I'd just turn it off and go back to sleep. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy getting up early. Mornings are my best time of day. I'm the most productive in the morning so it makes sense to ...

New Blog Traffic and Advertising Made Easy....er [Digg] 2007-04-29 18:47:49 Why against the odds you ask?? Well, Im a this is a new blog, I can’t change that. But Im going to give you a few of my tips to hep you to hopefully get more traffic to your site and hopefully some advertisers wishing to part with their money. Now I have visited the sites that tell you about seo and advertising and drawing traffic. ... Advertising

New Blog Traffic and Advertising Made Easy....er [Digg] 2007-04-29 18:47:49 Why against the odds you ask?? Well, Im a this is a new blog, I can’t change that. But Im going to give you a few of my tips to hep you to hopefully get more traffic to your site and hopefully some advertisers wishing to part with their money. Now I have visited the sites that tell you about seo and advertising and drawing traffic. ... Advertising

How To: Add a Favicon to your Blogger Blog [Digg] 2006-09-04 01:48:04 Adding a favicon to your blog is a good way to distinguish your blog from the millions of other blogs. ...