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A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Fruits And Vegetables On Earth
By: wilfredcampbell
Jan 04 2012
Tags: appalachian state university, Arugula, Avocado, Banana, benefits of fruits, benefits of fruits and vegetables, Broccoli, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Green Cabbage, Health, Mental Health, Mushrooms, nc state university, Pineapple, Plums & Prunes, Sweet Potato, unc chapel hill, vegan, vegetarian, Watermelon
Category: health, raw foods, vegan friendly
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Jan 04 2012
Tags: appalachian state university, Arugula, Avocado, Banana, benefits of fruits, benefits of fruits and vegetables, Broccoli, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Green Cabbage, Health, Mental Health, Mushrooms, nc state university, Pineapple, Plums & Prunes, Sweet Potato, unc chapel hill, vegan, vegetarian, Watermelon
Category: health, raw foods, vegan friendly
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Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? It’s certainly a possibility, as discussed on Oprah Winfrey’s recent show on longevity. She visited me at my farm to learn how, at 86, I am enjoying the robust health, energy, and mental creativity of someone many decades younger. My secret: large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise.
No pills, not even aspirin, and certainly no supplements ever enter my mouth — everything I need comes from my fish-vegetarian diet, which incorporates 30-40 different kinds of fruit and vegetables every week.
By eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food, people could avoid obesity. Obesity accelerates aging even faster than smoking, according to scientific research.
We created the North Carolina Research Campus to study the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. It is the only campus in the world encompassing eight universities all working together for the benefit of health and longevity. These include Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University, UNC Charlotte, North Carolina Central University, NC A&T State University, UNC Greensboro and Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered a comprehensive array of famous scientists and scientific equipment under one roof, including a two-story, 950 megahertz, 8-ton superconducting magnet. It is the largest and most powerful magnet in the world and will help us look at both plant and human cells at the most minute level. We are constantly doing research on all fruit and vegetables, including the ones listed below, which are the mainstay of my diet.
The Healthiest Foods on Earth:
Pineapple : Speeds post-surgery Promotes joint health Reduces asthma inflammation
Blueberries : Restore antioxidant levels Reverse age-related brain decline Prevent urinary tract infection
Spinach : Helps maintain mental sharpness Reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate Top nutrient density
Red Bell Pepper : Reduces risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer Protects against sunburn Promotes heart health
Broccoli : Reduces diabetic damage Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer Protects the brain in event of injury
Tomato : Reduces inflammation Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal lung and pancreatic cancer Reduces cardiovascular disease risk
Apple : Supports immunity Fights lung and prostate cancer Lowers Alzheimer’s risk
Artichoke : Helps blood clotting Antioxidant Superfood Lowers “bad” cholesterol
Arugula : Lowers birth defect risk Reduces fracture risk Protects eye health
Asparagus : Nourishes good gut bacteria Protects against birth defects Promotes heart health
Avocado : Limits liver damage Reduces oral cancer risk Lowers cholesterol levels
Blackberries : Build bone density Suppress appetite Enhance fat burning
Butternut Squash : Supports night vision Combats wrinkles Promotes heart health
Cantaloupe :Bolsters immunity Protects skin against sunburn Reduces inflammation
Carrot : Antioxidants defend DNA Fights cataracts Protects against some cancers
Cauliflower: Stimulates detoxification Suppresses breast cancer cell growth Defends against prostate cancer
Cherries : Alleviate arthritic pain and gout Lower “bad” cholesterol Reduce inflammation
Cranberries : Alleviate prostate pain Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells Prevent urinary tract infection
Green Cabbage : Promotes healthy blood clotting Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers Activates the body’s natural detoxification systems
Kale : Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts Increases bone density
Kiwi : Combats wrinkles Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids Counters constipation
Mango: Supports immunity Lowers “bad” cholesterol Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries
Mushrooms : Promote natural detoxification Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer Lower blood pressure
Orange : Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia Pectin suppresses appetite
Papaya : Enzymes aid digestion Reduces risk of lung cancer Enhances fat burning
Plums & Prunes : Counter constipation Antioxidants defend against DNA damage Protects against post-menopausal bone loss
Pomegranate : Enhances sunscreen protection Lowers “bad” cholesterol Fights prostate cancer
Pumpkin : Protects joints against polyarthritis Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk Reduces inflammation
Raspberries : Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers Antioxidant DNA defense Lower “bad” cholesterol levels
Strawberries : Protect against Alzheimer’s Reduce “bad” cholesterol Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer
Sweet Potato : Reduces stroke risk Lowers cancer risk Protect against blindness
Watermelon : Supports male fertility Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal Protects skin against sunburn
Banana : Increases Fat Burning Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, leukemia Reduces asthmas symptoms in children
One of my missions in life is to share this kind of knowledge with others, so they can live more vital, active, satisfying lives.
Found at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-h-murdock/a-recipe-for-longevity_b_205355.html
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
via Helen Wong
Beautiful and Amazing Places in the World
Preachers Rock, Pulpit , Norway
Blue Caves - Zakynthos, Greece
Skaftafeli, Iceland
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China
Hotel Four Seasons Hotel, Bora Bora
Paterswoldse Meer, Skating on the lake Paterswoldse Meer, just south of the city of Groningen, The Netherlands
Marble Cave, Chile Chico, Chile
Ice Canyon, Greenland
Valley of the "Ten peaks", Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada
Benteng Chittorgarh, Benteng Chittorgarh, India
Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada
Riomaggiore, Italy
Mount Roraima, Venezuela
Multnomah Falls, Oregon, USA
Petra, Jordan
Restaurant next to the cave above the river Yangtze Sanyou, Hubei Province, China
Seljalandsfoss, Waterfall Seljalandsfoss, south coast of Iceland
Festival of sky lanterns, Thailand
Marqueyssac, Gardens Marqueyssac, France
Alesund, Norway
Keukenhof, Netherlands
Seychelles
East Iceland
Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Beautiful and Amazing Places in the World
Preachers Rock, Pulpit , Norway
Blue Caves - Zakynthos, Greece
Skaftafeli, Iceland
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China
Hotel Four Seasons Hotel, Bora Bora
Paterswoldse Meer, Skating on the lake Paterswoldse Meer, just south of the city of Groningen, The Netherlands
Marble Cave, Chile Chico, Chile
Ice Canyon, Greenland
Valley of the "Ten peaks", Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada
Benteng Chittorgarh, Benteng Chittorgarh, India
Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada
Riomaggiore, Italy
Mount Roraima, Venezuela
Multnomah Falls, Oregon, USA
Petra, Jordan
Restaurant next to the cave above the river Yangtze Sanyou, Hubei Province, China
Seljalandsfoss, Waterfall Seljalandsfoss, south coast of Iceland
Festival of sky lanterns, Thailand
Marqueyssac, Gardens Marqueyssac, France
Alesund, Norway
Keukenhof, Netherlands
Seychelles
East Iceland
Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
via Helen Wong
LEGO CHURCH..........
This is amazing! Someone certainly is talented and patient to create such a masterpiece.
LEGO CHURCH..........
This is amazing! Someone certainly is talented and patient to create such a masterpiece.
A few quick facts:
How long to build it? It was about a year and a half of planning, building and photographing.
How many pieces of LEGO to build it? more than 75,000
How big is it? About 7 feet by 5 1/2 feet by 30 inches (2.2 m x 1.7 m x .76 m)
How many LEGO people does it seat? 1372
How many windows? 3976
It features a balcony, a Narthex, stairs to the balcony, restrooms, coat rooms, several mosaics a nave, a baptistry, an altar, a crucifix, a pulpit and an elaborate pipe organ
All I
can say is WOW!
Have a blessed and wonderful day, today and everyday!
Dr.Jagdish Mishra - Cardiology Fellowship, Hahnnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Via Vandana Kumar Seth
How Hugs are Proven to Help Your Health: Have You Been Hugged Today?
Hugs certainly feel good, both on the giving and receiving end, and it turns out their effects are more than skin deep. A study by University of North Carolina researchers found that hugs increase the "bonding" hormone oxytocin and decrease the risk of heart disease.
Hugs are good for your heart, they lower blood pressure, and reduce stress, so make it a point to hug someone today!
In fact, when couples hugged for 20 seconds, their levels of oxytocin, released during childbirth and breastfeeding, increased. Those in loving relationships had the highest increases.
Meanwhile, levels of the stress hormone cortisol decreased in women, as did their blood pressure. Said lead researcher and psychologist Dr. Karen Grewen, "Greater partner support is linked to higher oxytocin levels for both men and women. However, the importance of oxytocin and its potentially cardioprotective effects may be greater for women."
Hugging for Your Heart
"Scientists are increasingly interested in the possibility that positive emotions can be good for your health. This study has reinforced research findings that support from a partner, in this case a hug from a loved one, can have beneficial effects on heart health," said Dr. Charmaine Griffiths, spokesperson for the British Heart Foundation.
Indeed, a previous study, also led by Grewen, found that hugging and handholding reduces the effects of stress. Two groups of couples were asked to talk about an angry event, but one group had previously held hands and hugged, while the others sat alone. It was found that:
Blood pressure increased significantly more among the no-contact group as compared to the huggers.
Heart rate among those without contact increased 10 beats a minute, compared to five beats a minute for huggers.
What's more, Grewen suggests that warm contact such as hugs and hand-holding before the start of a rough day "could carry over and protect you throughout the day."
Monday, January 23, 2012
Animals as Spirit Guides
- Dr. Steven Farmer
- January 21, 2012
(excerpted from Animal Spirit Guides by Dr. Steven Farmer)
Those spirits that are in animal form that teach us, guide us, empower us, and help us heal are called animal spirit guides or spirit animals. In shamanic and indigenous cultures they’re usually called totem animals or power animals. Often these terms are used interchangeably, although there are subtle differences in meaning.
The term totem animal has two meanings. First, a totem animal is typically one that is shared by a family, clan, or group. In indigenous cultures, the family you were born into all have a totem animal in common. In modern societies, various groups also have communal totems, such as sports teams or clubs that identify with a totem animal. A second meaning of totem animal is a representational object of a particular animal, like a small tortoise, owl, raccoon, or hawk figurines. We often give our children totem animals, like teddy bears or bunny rabbits to give them comfort.
The term power animal has its origins in shamanism. This is a specialized animal spirit guide the shaman or shamanic practitioner acquires early in their initiation into their practice. Their power animal travels with them whenever they go on a shamanic journey, which is an altered state of awareness in which the practitioner sends his soul or consciousness into non-ordinary reality—another term for the spirit world—to receive teachings, guidance, and healings. You can, however, have a relationship with a power animal even if you’re not a shaman or shamanic practitioner. They may come to you in meditations, visions, dreams, or shamanic journeys. It’s a highly personal and specialized relationship with an animal spirit guide, one where the personality and characteristics of the particular power animal that you have attracted to you are reflective of your own personality and characteristics.
Although every creature on the planet can be an animal spirit guide, in some traditions domesticated animals can’t be power animals because they’ve lost much of their wildness and are removed from the natural world. Likewise, some traditions believe that insects are to be excluded from being power animals because of their size and nature. I have, however, included both domesticated animals and some insects such as butterfly and dragonfly my book, and even two mythological animals, dragon and unicorn, to account for those who have enough of a special relationship with them to call them power animals.
However to experience the tremendous value of working with animal spirit guides you don’t need to be a shaman, have any interest in shamanism, nor be associated with an indigenous culture. For most purposes you don’t even need to be concerned as to whether an animal spirit guide is a totem or power animal. Instead, consider these wonderful beings as spiritual allies that want to reach out to each and everyone one of us who are open to their guidance and, when called with sincere intent, will respond.
One of the great advantages of working with animal spirit guides is that the actual animal is physically and symbolically present in so many ways throughout every society and culture on earth. Because of their abundant representations in third-dimensional reality, they’re continually in our consciousness. Depending on how and in what way they show up in the material world, whether in the flesh or as a symbol, their appearance can be a representative of the spirit of that animal. When an animal shows up in an uncommon way or repetitively as spirit guide, that animal isn’t just the single animal, but is representing the entire species. The hummingbird that flits about and then hovers for several seconds directly in front of you isn’t just a hummingbird but is carrying with her the essence of all hummingbirds, and is therefore Hummingbird with a capital “H.” That’s also why when we speak of an animal spirit guide, we leave out the “a” or “an” as a way of recognizing and honoring that spirit animal. The hawk that visited me wasn’t only a hawk, but in those instances was representing the essence of all hawks, and was therefore Hawk.
Not only do these spirit animals help us in many ways, but another positive effect is that you’ll deepen your appreciation for the magic and mystery of all animals, whether they are of the air, water, or the land. Every being on this beautiful and majestic planet has its place in the web of life, and as we develop our consciousness and awareness of the unique quality of animal spirit guides, we enhance our relationships with all of our animal brothers and sisters.
Those spirits that are in animal form that teach us, guide us, empower us, and help us heal are called animal spirit guides or spirit animals. In shamanic and indigenous cultures they’re usually called totem animals or power animals. Often these terms are used interchangeably, although there are subtle differences in meaning.
The term totem animal has two meanings. First, a totem animal is typically one that is shared by a family, clan, or group. In indigenous cultures, the family you were born into all have a totem animal in common. In modern societies, various groups also have communal totems, such as sports teams or clubs that identify with a totem animal. A second meaning of totem animal is a representational object of a particular animal, like a small tortoise, owl, raccoon, or hawk figurines. We often give our children totem animals, like teddy bears or bunny rabbits to give them comfort.
The term power animal has its origins in shamanism. This is a specialized animal spirit guide the shaman or shamanic practitioner acquires early in their initiation into their practice. Their power animal travels with them whenever they go on a shamanic journey, which is an altered state of awareness in which the practitioner sends his soul or consciousness into non-ordinary reality—another term for the spirit world—to receive teachings, guidance, and healings. You can, however, have a relationship with a power animal even if you’re not a shaman or shamanic practitioner. They may come to you in meditations, visions, dreams, or shamanic journeys. It’s a highly personal and specialized relationship with an animal spirit guide, one where the personality and characteristics of the particular power animal that you have attracted to you are reflective of your own personality and characteristics.
Although every creature on the planet can be an animal spirit guide, in some traditions domesticated animals can’t be power animals because they’ve lost much of their wildness and are removed from the natural world. Likewise, some traditions believe that insects are to be excluded from being power animals because of their size and nature. I have, however, included both domesticated animals and some insects such as butterfly and dragonfly my book, and even two mythological animals, dragon and unicorn, to account for those who have enough of a special relationship with them to call them power animals.
However to experience the tremendous value of working with animal spirit guides you don’t need to be a shaman, have any interest in shamanism, nor be associated with an indigenous culture. For most purposes you don’t even need to be concerned as to whether an animal spirit guide is a totem or power animal. Instead, consider these wonderful beings as spiritual allies that want to reach out to each and everyone one of us who are open to their guidance and, when called with sincere intent, will respond.
One of the great advantages of working with animal spirit guides is that the actual animal is physically and symbolically present in so many ways throughout every society and culture on earth. Because of their abundant representations in third-dimensional reality, they’re continually in our consciousness. Depending on how and in what way they show up in the material world, whether in the flesh or as a symbol, their appearance can be a representative of the spirit of that animal. When an animal shows up in an uncommon way or repetitively as spirit guide, that animal isn’t just the single animal, but is representing the entire species. The hummingbird that flits about and then hovers for several seconds directly in front of you isn’t just a hummingbird but is carrying with her the essence of all hummingbirds, and is therefore Hummingbird with a capital “H.” That’s also why when we speak of an animal spirit guide, we leave out the “a” or “an” as a way of recognizing and honoring that spirit animal. The hawk that visited me wasn’t only a hawk, but in those instances was representing the essence of all hawks, and was therefore Hawk.
Not only do these spirit animals help us in many ways, but another positive effect is that you’ll deepen your appreciation for the magic and mystery of all animals, whether they are of the air, water, or the land. Every being on this beautiful and majestic planet has its place in the web of life, and as we develop our consciousness and awareness of the unique quality of animal spirit guides, we enhance our relationships with all of our animal brothers and sisters.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/animals-as-spirit-guides.html#ixzz1kEnH2Rse
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