Monday, February 20, 2012

The Two Sides of Dubai


As usual, it's always the rich and Sheiks that live it up with the oil wealth while the poor masses live like animals!
 
 

 
The two sides of Dubai

When one mention the name Dubai, people think of only the wealthy, expensive cars, lavish lifestyle and filthy rich Arabs but here we look on both sides... the rich and the poor... see the photos to compare........
Luxury places for "rich people" in Dubai
Poor Labor People and their lifestyle in Dubai – Awareness Photos
Expatriates working in Dubai below the salary range AED 500 end up living within the accommodations like this, if the company accommodation is not provided. May God Bless them all to find the work in their own country. Rather than come here and suffer in this plight…These are actual shots taken in Al Quoz Area – Dubai.

The secret to long life? Starve yourself on alternate days to boost brain power and shed weight

By Pamela Owen

Last updated at 10:37 AM on 19th February 2012

Starving yourself can prolong your life
Starving yourself can prolong your life
Starving yourself on alternate days can make you live longer, according to scientists.
A group of Americans have said that fasting on and off can boost brain power and help to lose weight at the same time.
The National Institutes for Aging said their research was based on giving animals the bare minimum of calories required to keep them alive and results showed they lived up to twice as long.
The diet has since been tested on humans and appears to protect the heart, circulatory system and brain against age-related diseases like Alzheimer's.
'Dietery energy restriction extends lifespan and protects the brain and cardiovascular system against age-related disease,' said Mark Mattson, head of the laboratory of neurosciences at the NIA and professor of neuroscience at John Hopkins University in Baltimore.
'We have found that dietary energy restriction, particularly when administered in intermittent bouts of major caloric restriction, such as alternative day fasting, activates cellular stress response pathways in neurones,' he said to the Sunday Times.
In one set of experiments, a group of mice were only fed on alternate days while others were allowed to eat daily.
Both groups were given unlimited access to food on the days they were allowed to eat and eventually consumed the same amount of calories.
Professor Mattson said he found the mice fed on alternate days were more sensitive to insulin and needed to produce less of it.
High levels of the hormone, which is produced to control sugar levels after a meal or snack, are usually associated with lower brain power and are at a higher risk of diabetes.
 
The brains from both sets of rodents were then examined and Professor Mattson said he found the calorie restricted diets appeared to improve the function of brain synapses.
These are the junctions between brain cells which promote the generation of new cells and make them more resistant to stress.
Previous research has found that starving yourself for a few days can help in the fight against cancer.
Scientists found that depriving healthy cells of the food they need sends them into a survival mode, making them highly resistant to stress and damage caused from chemotherapy.
Experts have described the behaviour similar to animals waiting out the winter by hibernating. 

Monday, January 30, 2012

A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Fruits And Vegetables On Earth

This is a great article about a diet and a lifestyle of David H.Murdock, who has been featured on Oprah’s show about longevity. He is 86 years old and this is his story.
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

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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
 via Helen Wong

  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!