Give in to Cravings Without Guilt!
Posted Thu, Dec 04, 2008, 4:23 pm PST
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Post a Comment View All 62 Comments Even if you eat healthy all the time, you're bound to experience the occasional hankering for something that's not exactly waistline-friendly. The fact is, you can and should indulge every so often. I know when I ignore my need for chocolate, I end up settling on a second-rate substitute--and then the chocolate wins me over later anyway, sometimes in quantities I'm not exactly proud of.
The good news is you can treat yourself to smarter, more sensible options that taste equally delicious. Next time you have a yen for something yummy, try these healthy swaps to keep you satisfied morning, noon or night.
YOU CRAVE: A chocolate cream-filled doughnut (307 calories, 20.8 grams fat)
TRY INSTEAD: A plain glazed doughnut (239 calories, 11.5 g fat) or a raised sugar doughnut (205 calories, 11 g fat)
You'll save 60 to 100 calories and nearly 10 g fat but still get a sweet treat to go with your morning joe. (Also, try cutting it in half or quarters and slowly eat it in bits to see if you even want the whole thing!)
YOU CRAVE: Bacon and eggs (461 calories, 35.4 g fat)
TRY INSTEAD: Two slices of bacon with two small whole-grain pancakes and 2 tablespoons syrup (364 calories, 12.4 g fat)
This sensible substitute allows you to eat breakfast like a champ without chomping a third of your fat for the day. Or be even more virtuous and opt for an egg-white omelet instead of the pancakes.
YOU CRAVE: Potato chips (155 calories, 10.6 g fat per ounce, about 15 chips)
TRY INSTEAD: Lighter baked chips (84 calories, 3.2 g fat)
The same crunch as you munch with about half the calories and a third of the fat.
YOU CRAVE: French fries (537 calories, 28 g fat per 6-oz order)
TRY INSTEAD: Baked frozen fries (260 calories, 7 g fat per 6 oz)
Skip the drive-thru and hightail it to your freezer--you'll save calories, fat and cash. Try sweet potato varieties for a dose of skin-smoothing and vision-helping vitamin A. If you're out and ordering a burger, ask for salad instead of fries on the side, and try to retrain your brain to not need a side of fries with that burger meal.
YOU CRAVE: Chocolate milk shake (544 calories, 12.3 g fat per 16 oz)
TRY INSTEAD: Chocolate smoothie (372 calories, 5.4 g fat)
Whip up this calcium rich alternative at home: Blend 2 cups lowfat milk, 1 frozen banana, 1 tbsp chocolate syrup and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in a blender. Delicious! You can also try simply having a cup of skim milk with 1 tbsp of chocolate syrup for 141 calories and just over 1/2 gram of fat!
To find more smart eating advice, check out expert answers to all kinds of nutrition queries at Self.com's Food & Diet Q&A.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Are you ready to take your business to the next step.
DISCUSSION TOPIC: In Your Opinion, What Is The #1 Essential Ingredient for Joint Venture Success? Tell us about any recent joint ventures you have participated in - what did you like, what didn't you like - what would you do differently the next joint venture you do?
Joint Ventures are based on trust. That would be my pre-defining ingredient. I have to believe that I can trust the people I'm dealing with.
The next quality would be flexibility. It is essential for all partners to be flexible while the venture is being defined and developed.
It's no use saying 'I'm doing this', if during your investigations, you find that the concept has to morph and that what you want to do doesn't match anymore.
Finally -- whilst you should always focus on success, you should be prepared for the venture not to work. It happens and being cranky or upset with other team members isn't productive. Learn and move on.
PMFor myself, I consider just about any work I do for a customer a JV. My work can, and does, help them to success -- in that respect, it's a JV.
Excellent choice of words , that working with a customer is a jv , as it the conbinded efforts of you both, his needs and what you do to satisfy and make that memorable so that he comes back again for your help
That is the way I am developing my way of thinking..as far as work and other areas of my life...my marriage is a joint venture.. one of what can we both do..not one take and gving but each sharing with our strengths and being there when there is a weakness
Any friendship worth having is a joint venture.So, what do others think about the important factors for a JV?
trust number one,there also have to be boundaries in a JV
That's a good one How do you define the boundaries? and manage the team if the boundaries are breached?
right, honesty is also important, don't be afraid to say you can't do something
life does happen, but when it comes to your work do it in stages. not the whole thing.. like posting on sites ad sharing on forums, take each by bit ..that way the work gets done as much is tedious'
ah.... the chunk it down strategy Absolutely.
yup dont bite off more than you can chew
its so easy sometimes to agree and say yes. ..dont always be a yes person
its sharing what we know, and with our weakness we gain strength
What experience have I learned one is simple, take a list , break it down. find what you do..and do well, what you dont, and what you can learn..how long is the venture. what do you both walk away with..is it short term or longer..
what is the outcome you expect ..and your partner are you on the same page
So - how do handle the situation where your business partner(s) aren't living up to their obligations / commitments?
would be to talk it out first and see if you can find common ground. If not then the partnership will not survive and it's best to go your seperate ways before you end up resenting each other
in some partnerships you will find one dominant and one "peace-maker" which could also read as "door-mat" to a certain extent
yes but one lets themself be a door mat...it just does not happen
so in business we need to share and speak up assertively but not aggressively and not to take the front seat at tall times
that's true, the dominant partner COULD work on bolstering up the ego of the non dominant, but that's not something anyone would want to do for very long
Depends on the role and the needs , sometimes we need to nurture the other to make the other blossom
but I think it would be important in a JV to make sure that your personalities are compatible or support each other
yes that is part of the ground work of the networking so that you see things on the same wave length
A joint venture can't be one-sided
You also bring to the table what you are able to do in all honesty. if it is the work or the skills..or money
well in a marriage or a business partnership?
what strengths you bring , what you set out what needs to be done on daily or weekly basis
once a year or when boundaries get blurred you have another honest discussion and if necessary revise the contract
n fact, from experience the worst JV I was involved in was where some team members wouldn't admit what they couldn't do... so we didn't have the right skills to deliver.
n fact, from experience the worst JV I was involved in was where some team members wouldn't admit what they couldn't do... so we didn't have the right skills to deliver.
some have worked and some have failed, the ones that failed were because of a stop in contact
keep in touch so that each has the set plan of the day with also what the persons other needs are
think of the best most rewarding relationship you have and apply that to your business relationship.and.... there has to be a realisation that everyone's situation changes from week to week, day to day
... not only do we need to be respectful of that, but we also need to open with the team about what our timing is like on an ongoing basis.
its like stepping up to the scale , when you expect packages to be mailed out then they are done. or reminders or invoices...done when needed . also that you both take responsibilty for maintaing what you set upl
even if the other person is a guru you dont just take it for granted
and... on the other side of that coin is - if you say you're going to do something, do it or get back and say you can't.
Joint Ventures are based on trust. That would be my pre-defining ingredient. I have to believe that I can trust the people I'm dealing with.
The next quality would be flexibility. It is essential for all partners to be flexible while the venture is being defined and developed.
It's no use saying 'I'm doing this', if during your investigations, you find that the concept has to morph and that what you want to do doesn't match anymore.
Finally -- whilst you should always focus on success, you should be prepared for the venture not to work. It happens and being cranky or upset with other team members isn't productive. Learn and move on.
PMFor myself, I consider just about any work I do for a customer a JV. My work can, and does, help them to success -- in that respect, it's a JV.
Excellent choice of words , that working with a customer is a jv , as it the conbinded efforts of you both, his needs and what you do to satisfy and make that memorable so that he comes back again for your help
That is the way I am developing my way of thinking..as far as work and other areas of my life...my marriage is a joint venture.. one of what can we both do..not one take and gving but each sharing with our strengths and being there when there is a weakness
Any friendship worth having is a joint venture.So, what do others think about the important factors for a JV?
trust number one,there also have to be boundaries in a JV
That's a good one How do you define the boundaries? and manage the team if the boundaries are breached?
right, honesty is also important, don't be afraid to say you can't do something
life does happen, but when it comes to your work do it in stages. not the whole thing.. like posting on sites ad sharing on forums, take each by bit ..that way the work gets done as much is tedious'
ah.... the chunk it down strategy Absolutely.
yup dont bite off more than you can chew
its so easy sometimes to agree and say yes. ..dont always be a yes person
its sharing what we know, and with our weakness we gain strength
What experience have I learned one is simple, take a list , break it down. find what you do..and do well, what you dont, and what you can learn..how long is the venture. what do you both walk away with..is it short term or longer..
what is the outcome you expect ..and your partner are you on the same page
So - how do handle the situation where your business partner(s) aren't living up to their obligations / commitments?
would be to talk it out first and see if you can find common ground. If not then the partnership will not survive and it's best to go your seperate ways before you end up resenting each other
in some partnerships you will find one dominant and one "peace-maker" which could also read as "door-mat" to a certain extent
yes but one lets themself be a door mat...it just does not happen
so in business we need to share and speak up assertively but not aggressively and not to take the front seat at tall times
that's true, the dominant partner COULD work on bolstering up the ego of the non dominant, but that's not something anyone would want to do for very long
Depends on the role and the needs , sometimes we need to nurture the other to make the other blossom
but I think it would be important in a JV to make sure that your personalities are compatible or support each other
yes that is part of the ground work of the networking so that you see things on the same wave length
A joint venture can't be one-sided
You also bring to the table what you are able to do in all honesty. if it is the work or the skills..or money
well in a marriage or a business partnership?
what strengths you bring , what you set out what needs to be done on daily or weekly basis
once a year or when boundaries get blurred you have another honest discussion and if necessary revise the contract
n fact, from experience the worst JV I was involved in was where some team members wouldn't admit what they couldn't do... so we didn't have the right skills to deliver.
n fact, from experience the worst JV I was involved in was where some team members wouldn't admit what they couldn't do... so we didn't have the right skills to deliver.
some have worked and some have failed, the ones that failed were because of a stop in contact
keep in touch so that each has the set plan of the day with also what the persons other needs are
think of the best most rewarding relationship you have and apply that to your business relationship.and.... there has to be a realisation that everyone's situation changes from week to week, day to day
... not only do we need to be respectful of that, but we also need to open with the team about what our timing is like on an ongoing basis.
its like stepping up to the scale , when you expect packages to be mailed out then they are done. or reminders or invoices...done when needed . also that you both take responsibilty for maintaing what you set upl
even if the other person is a guru you dont just take it for granted
and... on the other side of that coin is - if you say you're going to do something, do it or get back and say you can't.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Launching a new website, come check it out
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Shopping and Chrismas, what you shoud know.
Stores that are planning to close after Christmas are still selling gift cards through the holidays even though the cards may be worthless if there isn't another outlet nearby or even still in business to honor them. There is nothing illegal about the companies continuing to sell them.
Here's a partial list of stores we need to be cautious about:
Circuit City (filed Chapter 11)
Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide closing
Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 stores nationwide
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Cache will close all stores
Talbots closing down specialty stores
J. Jill closing all stores (owned by Talbots)
Pacific Sunwear (also owned by Talbots)
GAP closing 85 stores
Footlocker closing 140 stores; more to close after January
Wickes Furniture closing down
Levitz closing down remaining stores
Bombay closing remaining stores
Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January
Whitehall closing all stores
Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.
Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ ( New Brunswick )
Macys to close 9 stores after January
Linens and Things closing all stores
Movie Galley Closing all stores
Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
Sprint/Nextel closing 133 stores
JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
Wilson Leather closing down all stores
Sharper Image closing down all stor~s
K B Toys closing 356 stores
Loews to close down some stores
Dillard's to close some stores
Here's a partial list of stores we need to be cautious about:
Circuit City (filed Chapter 11)
Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide closing
Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 stores nationwide
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Cache will close all stores
Talbots closing down specialty stores
J. Jill closing all stores (owned by Talbots)
Pacific Sunwear (also owned by Talbots)
GAP closing 85 stores
Footlocker closing 140 stores; more to close after January
Wickes Furniture closing down
Levitz closing down remaining stores
Bombay closing remaining stores
Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January
Whitehall closing all stores
Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.
Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ ( New Brunswick )
Macys to close 9 stores after January
Linens and Things closing all stores
Movie Galley Closing all stores
Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
Sprint/Nextel closing 133 stores
JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
Wilson Leather closing down all stores
Sharper Image closing down all stor~s
K B Toys closing 356 stores
Loews to close down some stores
Dillard's to close some stores
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Postpartum Nutrition
Pregnancy Nutrition by the American Dietetic Association
Postpartum Nutrition
Whether or not you are nursing, you should wait at least 6 weeks post-delivery before beginning a weight-loss regimen that restricts calories and includes physical activity. You need all the energy you can get to recover from giving birth, deal with the needs of an infant, help manage a household, and possibly return to work, all on less sleep.
Postpartum Nutrition
You've delivered your bundle of joy, and now you want your figure back. How long will it take to shed baby weight? The good news first: you drop a significant portion of what you gained in pregnancy during the first few weeks after delivery. The not-so-great news: losing the remaining weight and getting back muscle tone can take up to a year.
A year? That's right, but don't fret. Life is hectic after baby comes. Whether or not you are nursing, you should wait at least 6 weeks post-delivery before beginning a weight-loss regimen that restricts calories and includes physical activity. You need all the energy you can get to recover from giving birth, deal with the needs of an infant, help manage a household, and possibly return to work, all on less sleep. So, cut yourself some slack. You will get your body back. For now, enjoy your little one, eat healthily, and try to fit in moderate physical activity when you can.
If You're Breast-Feeding
Breast-feeding does not magically melt away pounds, but it can help. Milk production alone requires about 800 calories daily. Stored body fat from pregnancy kicks in about 300 calories in a day for producing milk and your diet should contribute the rest. That means you need to eat an extra 500 calories to supply the necessary nursing energy. That's 200 more calories than you needed during pregnancy!
How many calories are right for you? On average, most women need about 2,700 calories a day when nursing. In your quest for fitness, you may be tempted to eat less. Health professionals warn that eating fewer than 1,800 calories a day may decrease milk production and sap the energy that you need to feed and care for an infant.
Add moderate physical activity, such as walking or following an exercise video, only when your doctor gives you the go ahead. The benefits of taking baby for regular walk are twofold; you and baby get fresh air while seeing the sights; and physical activity fosters weight loss without drastically cutting calories. If it's tough to get outside, invest in a few exercise videotapes, and let baby watch as you work out, or exercise when baby sleeps. If you find yourself losing more than about 4 pounds a month after cutting calories and adding exercise, add back some calories.
When you're breast-feeding, what you eat affects your baby's health and how quickly you recover from giving birth. For example, you can maximize the vitamin content of your breast milk by eating the healthiest diet possible. Same goes for bolstering your iron stores. It can take months to make up for the iron you lost in blood during childbirth. To replenish nutrient stores, focus on healthy eating and ask you health care provider whether you should continue taking prescribed prenatal supplements.
Fluids are central to breast milk production. To get enough, sip on caffeine-free beverages throughout the day, and try to drink 8 ounces of water each time you sit down to nurse your baby. For the most part, limit alcohol and caffeine. They make their way into your milk and they cause water loss.
If You Don't Breast Feed
Many of the same principles of weight loss apply even when you don't breast-feed. For example, you need your strength, so put off restricting calories for at least six weeks. And when you begin your weight control regimen, make sure you eat a variety of foods from all of the food groups to ensure adequate nutrients for replenishing your body's stores. When you're ready to begin physical activity, do so gradually.
How many calories for weight loss? Most women do well by consuming at least 1,600 to 1,800 calories a day along with light activity to help drop the weight and keep it off. That calorie level may sound high, especially to repeat dieters, who often eat 1,200 calories a day, or less. But eating at least a 1,600 calorie die is far more reasonable, because it gives you room to include the minimum number of servings from all five food groups, which will boost your energy level and promote good health. And 1,600 calories a day is much easier to stick with in the long run because you're less likely to feel deprived at this calorie level.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
New website for Busy Moms
Launching a new website http://www.busy-mom.com
Special features for the working mom..
Advertise your business in the new directory only a dollar month, you cant beat that.
Excellent source for seo.
New listing source for jobs ,postings for employers and job seekers.
Nancy Macdonald
Special features for the working mom..
Advertise your business in the new directory only a dollar month, you cant beat that.
Excellent source for seo.
New listing source for jobs ,postings for employers and job seekers.
Nancy Macdonald
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I believe in help and supporting the youth of today, I do support Young Entrepreneurs, helping them select something they believe in? Rhiannon Leetham and ThatPsychicGirl.com?
Sunday, October 26, 2008
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Information on The Various Colonic Irrigation Techniques
The process of colonic irrigations is not something developed in recent years to placate those seeking a new and effective way of keeping their bodies healthy. It has, in fact, been around since the 15th Century BC in ancient Egypt, when a very rudimentary form of the process was used by high-born citizens and royalty.
Almost 3300 years later, Dr. Elmer Lee developed the first medical method of irrigating the intestines and in 1892, he first used his new procedure to treat the Cholera epidemics plaguing Russia at the time. It served to actually reduce or cure the disease in many people and soon became a popular option among physicians treating digestive diseases.
Colonic Irrigation Today
The process of colon cleansing today is slightly more developed and comes in many more varieties than it did a century ago. Today, you can choose from basic colonic hydrotherapy techniques, an at home or doctor administered enema, or any of a number of colon cleansing therapies that use orally ingested products.
Colonic irrigation is among the most popular and most often discussed methods though and involves the flushing of warm water through the colon by a colonic technician to remove the toxins and excess fecal matter that builds up there.
The gravity flow of the water enters the large intestine through a disposable plastic tube that is placed through the anus into the large intestine. The waste is then removed and the colon and large intestine cleansed to ensure the body interacts better with its digestive tract.
There is more than one form of colonic irrigation used by technicians today, but the most effective has been the use of ozone and oxygen therapy, infusing water with additional oxygen to help kill and remove bacteria, viruses, and pathogens from the digestive tract. These microscopic invaders of your body are not only highly damaging to your organs, they can cause further diseases and problems if you allow the situation to progress. Oxygen is their number one enemy and a good dose of oxygenated water not only cleanses excess waste, it kills unwanted bacteria.
Self Colonic Cleansing
Many people have decided that colon cleansing is a necessary step in keeping their bodies operating properly. However, the cost of the procedure can be a major obstacle for some individuals, especially those who rely on medical insurance that will not cover the procedure.
Self colonic cleansing is a good alternative to high-tech colonic irrigation that allows you to obtain the same benefits of the process without needing to pay for an expensive consultation and procedure. You can decide when you go through the process and measure the effects of the cleansing as you take your daily doses. DrFloras Colon Cleanse is just such a product - a completely powdered, natural alternative to the invasive, uncomfortable colonic procedure that makes so many people nervous.
When seeking a colonic cleansing option, be aware of the different effects that method will have on your body as well as what is expected of you. It will make the process and its results that much more welcome if you expect whatever difficulties that might arise.
From a nursing prospective with using a cleanse you must be aware of your potassium levels also your to ensure your blood pressure as this may be affected during the colon cleanse.
The process of colonic irrigations is not something developed in recent years to placate those seeking a new and effective way of keeping their bodies healthy. It has, in fact, been around since the 15th Century BC in ancient Egypt, when a very rudimentary form of the process was used by high-born citizens and royalty.
Almost 3300 years later, Dr. Elmer Lee developed the first medical method of irrigating the intestines and in 1892, he first used his new procedure to treat the Cholera epidemics plaguing Russia at the time. It served to actually reduce or cure the disease in many people and soon became a popular option among physicians treating digestive diseases.
Colonic Irrigation Today
The process of colon cleansing today is slightly more developed and comes in many more varieties than it did a century ago. Today, you can choose from basic colonic hydrotherapy techniques, an at home or doctor administered enema, or any of a number of colon cleansing therapies that use orally ingested products.
Colonic irrigation is among the most popular and most often discussed methods though and involves the flushing of warm water through the colon by a colonic technician to remove the toxins and excess fecal matter that builds up there.
The gravity flow of the water enters the large intestine through a disposable plastic tube that is placed through the anus into the large intestine. The waste is then removed and the colon and large intestine cleansed to ensure the body interacts better with its digestive tract.
There is more than one form of colonic irrigation used by technicians today, but the most effective has been the use of ozone and oxygen therapy, infusing water with additional oxygen to help kill and remove bacteria, viruses, and pathogens from the digestive tract. These microscopic invaders of your body are not only highly damaging to your organs, they can cause further diseases and problems if you allow the situation to progress. Oxygen is their number one enemy and a good dose of oxygenated water not only cleanses excess waste, it kills unwanted bacteria.
Self Colonic Cleansing
Many people have decided that colon cleansing is a necessary step in keeping their bodies operating properly. However, the cost of the procedure can be a major obstacle for some individuals, especially those who rely on medical insurance that will not cover the procedure.
Self colonic cleansing is a good alternative to high-tech colonic irrigation that allows you to obtain the same benefits of the process without needing to pay for an expensive consultation and procedure. You can decide when you go through the process and measure the effects of the cleansing as you take your daily doses. DrFloras Colon Cleanse is just such a product - a completely powdered, natural alternative to the invasive, uncomfortable colonic procedure that makes so many people nervous.
When seeking a colonic cleansing option, be aware of the different effects that method will have on your body as well as what is expected of you. It will make the process and its results that much more welcome if you expect whatever difficulties that might arise.
From a nursing prospective with using a cleanse you must be aware of your potassium levels also your to ensure your blood pressure as this may be affected during the colon cleanse.
Safety of using a colon cleanse
Safety concerns relating to a colon cleanse and what you should be aware of?
Colonics has become such a massive industry in recent years, largely in part due to the growth of its popularity with big name celebrities. When a star endorses a new process or product, it tends to spread like wildfire. Take that into account along with the proven health benefits of the process and it is apparent why colonic treatment is such a popular growing treatment.
A colonic itself is a simple water treatment applied to the colon. It flushes out toxins and impacted fecal matter and clears the digestive tract for a more comfortable, effectively operating body. Other benefits can include the loss of additional weight, increased metabolism, and a massive increase in energy levels as your body is able to operate more normally.
However, there are certain safety risks that have been directly linked to colonics if they are not performed properly. Because a large tube is being placed through the rectum into the end of the large intestine, a trained colonic treatment specialist should be on hand. Before hand, the proper diet, sleep recommendations, and fluid ingestion that the specialist requests should be followed. This ensures that the toxins released and removed from the body do not make you sick, nor that anything goes wrong during the procedure.
Other risks of colonics can include mineral deficiencies, slight to moderate tearing of the rectum, and possible infection. Always talk with your doctor before having a colonic treatment performed and ensure that you are in the proper state of health and in need of the procedure.
Many times, your doctor will not openly advocate the procedure be performed. While the health and appearance benefits of a colonic treatment are evident, it is impossible to know whether or not the discomfort and expense that are associated with a forced removal of feces and toxins from your body are worthwhile.
In contrast, there are many alternative methods to ensuring your body reaps the benefits of a full detox without the negative aspects of a full colonic. A product such as DrFloras Colon Cleanse is a simple powder that can be taken before or after meals for a fifteen day cycle to cleanse the colon naturally of these same toxins. Not only is DrFloras Colon Cleanse and its other products much cheaper and less intrusive to your body than a colonic, they are much safer - the natural ingredients and effective nature of the colon cleanse makes sure your body will not only feel better after it has been cleansed, but that you do not come away with any scars or heavy bills to prove your health.
Colonics has become such a massive industry in recent years, largely in part due to the growth of its popularity with big name celebrities. When a star endorses a new process or product, it tends to spread like wildfire. Take that into account along with the proven health benefits of the process and it is apparent why colonic treatment is such a popular growing treatment.
A colonic itself is a simple water treatment applied to the colon. It flushes out toxins and impacted fecal matter and clears the digestive tract for a more comfortable, effectively operating body. Other benefits can include the loss of additional weight, increased metabolism, and a massive increase in energy levels as your body is able to operate more normally.
However, there are certain safety risks that have been directly linked to colonics if they are not performed properly. Because a large tube is being placed through the rectum into the end of the large intestine, a trained colonic treatment specialist should be on hand. Before hand, the proper diet, sleep recommendations, and fluid ingestion that the specialist requests should be followed. This ensures that the toxins released and removed from the body do not make you sick, nor that anything goes wrong during the procedure.
Other risks of colonics can include mineral deficiencies, slight to moderate tearing of the rectum, and possible infection. Always talk with your doctor before having a colonic treatment performed and ensure that you are in the proper state of health and in need of the procedure.
Many times, your doctor will not openly advocate the procedure be performed. While the health and appearance benefits of a colonic treatment are evident, it is impossible to know whether or not the discomfort and expense that are associated with a forced removal of feces and toxins from your body are worthwhile.
In contrast, there are many alternative methods to ensuring your body reaps the benefits of a full detox without the negative aspects of a full colonic. A product such as DrFloras Colon Cleanse is a simple powder that can be taken before or after meals for a fifteen day cycle to cleanse the colon naturally of these same toxins. Not only is DrFloras Colon Cleanse and its other products much cheaper and less intrusive to your body than a colonic, they are much safer - the natural ingredients and effective nature of the colon cleanse makes sure your body will not only feel better after it has been cleansed, but that you do not come away with any scars or heavy bills to prove your health.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Information on a natural way to conduct a colon cleanse
When you first sit down and start trying to decide what you can do to improve your everyday health, think in terms of how your body operates. Where do things go and what can you do to make them more effectively reach their destinations. It might seem counterintuitive, but the first and most effective place you can have an impact is in your colon, with a natural colon cleanse.
You start with the colon because it is the body's means by which to expel toxins and waste from the body. If you were to start with the liver before performing a natural colon cleanse, your body would merely auto-intoxicate itself by recycling the toxins from your liver back into your blood stream when they reach your colon. It would be like trying to fix the drive train on a car with a blocked exhaust pipe - it's still not going to move.
There are many different ways to go about a colon cleanse, so what makes a natural colon cleanse so much better of an option? First, it allows you to take control of your body and the speed at which you expel the excess waste from your colon. Colonic hydrotherapy is growing more and more popular because it is easy and only takes an hour but it can be hard on the body and both expensive and embarrassing.
On the other hand, a natural colon cleanse with a product like DrFloras Colon Cleanse starts with the easiest and most basic concept - using natural products to strip and flush free of the body the mucoid plaque and waste that has built up there over time.
Most natural colon cleanse processes start with a regression and reevaluation in your diet. Make sure you are eating the right foods and drinking enough water so that your body can handle the stress and impact that a colon cleansing is going to have on it. Introduce fiber and at least 8 glasses of water a day into your diet and remove things like caffeine, soda, junk food, and alcohol to ensure you do not overcome the positive effects of your colon cleanse with a slew of toxic foods.
In addition, regulate your diet so that you eat smaller meals more often throughout the day, making your colon more ready to pass the waste that it is about to expel. With the right preparation, a natural colon cleanse should be a comfortable, often times exciting process in which your body finally returns to the normal state of being that you never knew it could. You will reduce headaches, minimize skin problems and weight loss hurdles; you will start to feel like you have never felt before. The human body has an amazing capability to heal itself, but you must give it the proper boost it needs to start that healing process and maintain it. The right way to do that is with DrFloras Colon Cleanse.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The colon cleanse
The importance of a colon flush
The value of a good colon flush is almost impossible to fully measure. It has so many benefits and trickles down to so many other benefits that it is almost impossible to imagine just how effective it can be overall in maintaining the overall health of the human body. It flushes out the toxins, parasites, and waste that fill and block the colon, causing a litany of other health problems over time.
Reasons for a Colon Flush
Many people research and seek out assistance in getting a colon flush every year with one of the most common reasons being that they are constipated. This is often simply because of a lack of fiber and water in the diet though. Without fiber and water the bowels become condensed and hard and take more time and effort to pass.
With constipation, you may be forced to strain to pass stool. This straining has many additional negative effects such as the development of hemorrhoids, hernias and additional problems that can be long term and very uncomfortable. A good colon flush will eliminate both these risks and issues before they develop too much further.
But constipation should not be the biggest of your worries by any means. There are other health concerns that are much more substantial for those considering a colon cleansing. Not only does food stay in the colon for much too long, it begins to turn rancid and ferment, creating new bacteria and developing toxins that can infiltrate your body and cause diseases.
If you remain exposed to these things on a daily basis, your body will soon begin to be at very high risk of becoming even more sick with things as severe as colorectal cancer.
To top everything off, the foods you eat are probably only making the matter worse. The human body, despite what we put into it every day, is only designed to process and digest certain things. High volume of protein, fat, and sugar as well as things like dairy products, processed foods, unnatural additives, and high metal and sodium contents are all bad for you if not properly mediated, resulting in the build ups your colon experiences.
When you develop symptoms like constipation, it is often a sign that your colon needs to be cleaned out before the situation gets worse, developing into long term diseases and issues.
A common misconception is that few bowel movements a week means you are doing okay. Unfortunately, you should have at least 1 or 2 bowel movements every day. If you go more than 12-18 hours without a bowel movement, you are likely developing a toxic, unhealthy environment within your body that will soon develop into something much worse - it needs to be cared for as quickly as possible with a good colon flush.
DrFloras Colon Cleanse is designed to do just this - cleansing the colon of the ill mannered and sickness inducing waste that builds up there as a result of a poor diet. If you take care of your colon problems now, you can ensure a safe and healthy long life to come.
The value of a good colon flush is almost impossible to fully measure. It has so many benefits and trickles down to so many other benefits that it is almost impossible to imagine just how effective it can be overall in maintaining the overall health of the human body. It flushes out the toxins, parasites, and waste that fill and block the colon, causing a litany of other health problems over time.
Reasons for a Colon Flush
Many people research and seek out assistance in getting a colon flush every year with one of the most common reasons being that they are constipated. This is often simply because of a lack of fiber and water in the diet though. Without fiber and water the bowels become condensed and hard and take more time and effort to pass.
With constipation, you may be forced to strain to pass stool. This straining has many additional negative effects such as the development of hemorrhoids, hernias and additional problems that can be long term and very uncomfortable. A good colon flush will eliminate both these risks and issues before they develop too much further.
But constipation should not be the biggest of your worries by any means. There are other health concerns that are much more substantial for those considering a colon cleansing. Not only does food stay in the colon for much too long, it begins to turn rancid and ferment, creating new bacteria and developing toxins that can infiltrate your body and cause diseases.
If you remain exposed to these things on a daily basis, your body will soon begin to be at very high risk of becoming even more sick with things as severe as colorectal cancer.
To top everything off, the foods you eat are probably only making the matter worse. The human body, despite what we put into it every day, is only designed to process and digest certain things. High volume of protein, fat, and sugar as well as things like dairy products, processed foods, unnatural additives, and high metal and sodium contents are all bad for you if not properly mediated, resulting in the build ups your colon experiences.
When you develop symptoms like constipation, it is often a sign that your colon needs to be cleaned out before the situation gets worse, developing into long term diseases and issues.
A common misconception is that few bowel movements a week means you are doing okay. Unfortunately, you should have at least 1 or 2 bowel movements every day. If you go more than 12-18 hours without a bowel movement, you are likely developing a toxic, unhealthy environment within your body that will soon develop into something much worse - it needs to be cared for as quickly as possible with a good colon flush.
DrFloras Colon Cleanse is designed to do just this - cleansing the colon of the ill mannered and sickness inducing waste that builds up there as a result of a poor diet. If you take care of your colon problems now, you can ensure a safe and healthy long life to come.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Home use of a colonic irrigation
The home use of colon machine
Information on The Equipment of At-Home Colonic Therapy
The process of colonic therapy is one that has grown greatly in popularity in recent years, becoming one of the most prominent and fastest growing medical procedures available. However, despite the fact that the medical community does not respect or support the procedure as much as they could, it is also becoming clear that colonic therapy is one of the most effective things you can do for your body in the fight to reduce the risk of colorectal diseases and common physical ailments. It is important, before you ever look into the procedure though that you understand how the machines work and what they do to your body.
The Machine
One of the newest, most advanced colonic therapy machines currently being offered for at home use is known as an "open system". It has become the forerunner in colonic machines that are FDA registered and is quickly being duplicated and improved upon by many companies.
It is not only easy to use; it provides the user with a good deal of privacy, something that has kept many people from visiting colonic therapy centers or purchasing such machines in the past. The machine is set up with a large area in which they recline, sitting down, to expel the contents of their colon. It is more relaxing and does not require you to be out in the open while the procedure is being performed. In addition, the machine uses a single use nozzle that is sterilized before being packaged. The water is treated with ultraviolet and carbon filtration to ensure that it is pure water with no metals or toxins.
The Machine Operator
The colonic machine is used by filling it with both cold and warm water. The water temperature is then controlled by a valve on the machine. Between 99 and 104 degrees is often the most comfortable for most people. If the water begins to get too warm, the machine will often alert the operator so they can make adjustments.
After settling into the machine, the nozzle is inserted into the rectum and the flow of the water is started. The pressure can be adjusted according to your comfort level as well, but is generally rather low. The total procedure time will be between a half hour and forty five minutes for this type of machine while many other procedures will last as long as one hour.
For those performing this procedure at home, you will then proceed to have the contents of your colon drain out afterwards. This might take some time and you must relax as it occurs. Afterwards, shower thoroughly to clean yourself of any excess waste.
The choice to have a home colonic therapy kit is just one of many different new options that have arisen in the market in recent years. Still the most comfortable and reliable method you can use is a natural supplement such as DrFloras Colon Cleanse. It is safer, cheaper, and not nearly so uncomfortable or embarrassing to use as a home colonic kit.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Your colon health
When will I start to see Mucoid Plaque?
Depending on many factors, some users can see mucoid plaque in as little as just a few days, while others may not see it until the end of their cleanse. Not everybody shows mucoid plaque as seen in the photos, but this doesn’t mean you’re not being cleansed. Stick with the cleanse for at least the 15 days.
Why am I not seeing Mucoid Plaque?
Mucoid Plaque on your intestinal lining may be very thick or very thin depending on your lifestyle, genetics, eating habits, and a variety of other things. If a person doing the cleanse has a very thin coating of mucoid plaque in their colon, it is possible to be passed through with your normal stool and go unnoticed. However if the person doing the cleanse has a thick coating it, you may pass stools that appear rubbery and rope like.
How much should I drink while cleansing?
Staying hydrated is of utmost importance while on the cleanse. When taking your colon cleanse shake, you should immediately follow it up with another 8 to 12 oz glass of water. In addition to this, most people benefit from drinking an additional 8 glasses of water throughout the day, or more if you are highly active.
Will I experience weight loss?
Many users have experienced weight loss. Please keep in mind that this is not a weight loss program and should not be used as one. However, one of the benefits of a cleanse is releasing toxins and waste that you have been carrying for a while. Once you have expelled this waste, you might notice an immediate change in your weight upon completing the cleanse. The DrFloras™ colon cleanse also clears out the mucoid plaque that clings to your colon walls, allowing your body to use nutrients more effectively, thus increasing your energy levels, and this may lead to a more lifestyle, thus leading to further weight loss.
Can I use alcohol while on the cleanse?
It is best not to use alcohol during the cleanse. It may not harm you if you do, however alcohol may take away some of the necessary energy to cleanse properly, plus you want to be fully hydrated when on the cleanse, and alcohol does not help this and may lead to problems including constipation.
I am on medication. Can I still take the cleanse?
It still possible to take the cleanse while on medication, however please consult with your physician before taking any of the DrFloras™ products.
Which drugs may interact with the cleanse?
Anticoagulant Medication
Antiplatelet Medication
Antihypertensive Medication
Corticosteroids
Diuretic Medications
Heart Medications
Insulin Medications
**This may not be a complete list of drugs which may or may not interact with the cleanse. Consult your physician for further information
If I’m on medication when should I take the cleanse?
If you are on medication and your physician gave you his/her approval to start the cleanse make sure you take your medication at least 2 hours before or after taking one of the DrFloras™ colon cleanse shakes.
Depending on many factors, some users can see mucoid plaque in as little as just a few days, while others may not see it until the end of their cleanse. Not everybody shows mucoid plaque as seen in the photos, but this doesn’t mean you’re not being cleansed. Stick with the cleanse for at least the 15 days.
Why am I not seeing Mucoid Plaque?
Mucoid Plaque on your intestinal lining may be very thick or very thin depending on your lifestyle, genetics, eating habits, and a variety of other things. If a person doing the cleanse has a very thin coating of mucoid plaque in their colon, it is possible to be passed through with your normal stool and go unnoticed. However if the person doing the cleanse has a thick coating it, you may pass stools that appear rubbery and rope like.
How much should I drink while cleansing?
Staying hydrated is of utmost importance while on the cleanse. When taking your colon cleanse shake, you should immediately follow it up with another 8 to 12 oz glass of water. In addition to this, most people benefit from drinking an additional 8 glasses of water throughout the day, or more if you are highly active.
Will I experience weight loss?
Many users have experienced weight loss. Please keep in mind that this is not a weight loss program and should not be used as one. However, one of the benefits of a cleanse is releasing toxins and waste that you have been carrying for a while. Once you have expelled this waste, you might notice an immediate change in your weight upon completing the cleanse. The DrFloras™ colon cleanse also clears out the mucoid plaque that clings to your colon walls, allowing your body to use nutrients more effectively, thus increasing your energy levels, and this may lead to a more lifestyle, thus leading to further weight loss.
Can I use alcohol while on the cleanse?
It is best not to use alcohol during the cleanse. It may not harm you if you do, however alcohol may take away some of the necessary energy to cleanse properly, plus you want to be fully hydrated when on the cleanse, and alcohol does not help this and may lead to problems including constipation.
I am on medication. Can I still take the cleanse?
It still possible to take the cleanse while on medication, however please consult with your physician before taking any of the DrFloras™ products.
Which drugs may interact with the cleanse?
Anticoagulant Medication
Antiplatelet Medication
Antihypertensive Medication
Corticosteroids
Diuretic Medications
Heart Medications
Insulin Medications
**This may not be a complete list of drugs which may or may not interact with the cleanse. Consult your physician for further information
If I’m on medication when should I take the cleanse?
If you are on medication and your physician gave you his/her approval to start the cleanse make sure you take your medication at least 2 hours before or after taking one of the DrFloras™ colon cleanse shakes.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Your body cleanse
everything to gain by trying Dr Floras Colon Cleanse
Buy yours today.
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Your body and your colon
When I first start a regiem of a colon cleanse will I be spending more time near the toilet
,will this cause me problems with my lifestyle.
Dr Floras colon cleanse is not a laxative and will not cause you the sudden urge to run to
the bathroom at inconvient times.
During a colon cleanse your body some people will not notice a different in body
functions and the way you feel till after the cleanse is finished. Some others have noticed
a change and start to feel energetic part way through the cleanse.
As your body experiences the cleanse you might notice the following symptoms which
are most often temporary. These are headaches, itchy, body odour, tiredness you will
find that after several days as your body rids itself of toxins you will start to notice the
difference.
During the body cleanse it is suggested that you change your eating habits by drinking
lots of water to flush out the toxins. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and low lean proteins
such as chicken and fish.
You should not eat two hours before the colon cleanse or two hours after to give your
body the benefit of the cleanse.
To take the cleanse it is suggested you use water to mix with the colon cleanse , but you
may use apple juice. Apple juice is the suggest fruit to use at this time of the cleanse as it
s properties support and stimulate the bowel.
The benefits of a colon cleanse
The benefits of a colon cleanse
It has been suggested that cleansing the body of toxins helps with the well being and
health of a body in this day of processed food in our diet.
It has been found that our diet has a direct impact on our health and that the colon hides
the derbrie left from our food and it is not expelled naturally.
Do you suffer from any of the following ailments?
1. Headaches
2. Always tired or fatigued
3. Sleeplessness or restless nights
4. Blurred vision
5. Protruding Belly
6. Bad breath
7. Mood swings
8. Allergy symptoms
9. Gas or bloating
10. Weight gain
11. Irritable bowel syndrome
12. Constipation
13. Memory Loss
14. Skin problems
Our bodies are not using all the nutrients in our food that is over processed and the
whole goodness of the food is not used. Many families rely on store bought or fast food
due to their busy schedule and hectic lifestyle and no time to cook. It has been noted that
this has been documented that certain ailments of the body can be suggested to the
health of our colon.
With the use of Dr. Floras colon cleansing products the body has a chance of renewal
and giving our bodies a second chance .
Why not give the product a try and see what changes that can be done to reverse the
effect of our over processed diet?
Try the product for 15 days and take the challenge to healthy changes in your life.
Your body will thank you for the effort .
You have everything to gain by trying Dr Floras Colon Cleanse
Buy yours today.
Your body and your colon.
The benefits of a colon cleanse
It has been suggested that cleansing the body of toxins helps with the well being and
health of a body in this day of processed food in our diet.
It has been found that our diet has a direct impact on our health and that the colon hides
the derbrie left from our food and it is not expelled naturally.
Do you suffer from any of the following ailments?
1. Headaches
2. Always tired or fatigued
3. Sleeplessness or restless nights
4. Blurred vision
5. Protruding Belly
6. Bad breath
7. Mood swings
8. Allergy symptoms
9. Gas or bloating
10. Weight gain
11. Irritable bowel syndrome
12. Constipation
13. Memory Loss
14. Skin problems
Our bodies are not using all the nutrients in our food that is over processed and the
whole goodness of the food is not used. Many families rely on store bought or fast food
due to their busy schedule and hectic lifestyle and no time to cook. It has been noted that
this has been documented that certain ailments of the body can be suggested to the
health of our colon.
With the use of Dr. Floras colon cleansing products the body has a chance of renewal
and giving our bodies a second chance .
Why not give the product a try and see what changes that can be done to reverse the
effect of our over processed diet?
Try the product for 15 days and take the challenge to healthy changes in your life.
Your body will thank you for the effort .
You have everything to gain by trying Dr Floras Colon Cleanse
Buy yours today.
How a life coach can help you ?
My name is Nancy Macdonald and I live in London Ontario Canada.
What Can Life Coaching Do For You?
Life Coaching is all about making you happier by changing the things that make you sad. Maybe the things you found in the table above - maybe others. I will coach you by phone, usually once a week, and for a 45 minute session. Some people have one session; some have a course of 4 or 8. Others stay with me for many months, lowering frequency as their goals and progress become clearer.
During our session, I will work with you to turn problems statements into solution statements, to develop plans to move you towards your goals, and to maintain your focus and positive motivation to get you there. My professional coaching training allows me to move quickly to route out the key issues we should work on, and to find out those things about you which can untie the knots, and free you up to make the progress you’ve dreamed of for so long. You’ll always be in control, but I’ll always be looking out for your best interests, bringing my professional skills and personal passion to bear in moving your life to the one you really deserve.
Here’s How Life Coaching works so well:
You’ll take time out, (get off the treadmill) to look in at your life
We’ll learn exactly why your life is not working the way you want it to
We’ll clarify what you actually do want from your life
You’ll design inspiring yet believable goals for you new life - these are your new compass
We will find & remove your hidden beliefs - these drive your self-limiting behaviour
Our sessions will help you stay focused, positive and on track - fighting those distractions
You are always in control of the coaching process - I’m here to help - but you are in charge
Life coaching is not counselling and it’s not therapy. Usually done by phone, life coaching is a practical, forward-looking way to gain clarity on what you don’t like and what you can do about it. It’s also a powerful support system to keep you moving in the right direction. It provides an external perspective on your life.
During our sessions, you’ll be answering powerful questions which allow you to gain astonishing insights into your world and your thoughts. You’ll be challenging your beliefs and freeing you from your self-imposed prison. Your life will begin to sparkle! Regular phone calls provide moments of focus and inspiration.
A variety of coaching tools allow you to work through the inevitable roadblocks which the world will place between you and your goals.
Monday, September 22, 2008
What is in your lunch pail?
LISTERIA
What is listeriosis (Listeria infection)?
Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is an important public health problem. The disease primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. It can be avoided by following a few simple recommendations.
What are the symptoms of listeriosis?
A person with listeriosis (listeria infection) has fever, muscle aches, and sometimes gastrintestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhoea. If infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions can occur.
Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness; however, infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarraige or stillbirth, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn.
How great is the risk for listeriosis?
In the United States, an estimated 2,500 persons become seriously ill with listeriosis each year. Of these, 500 die. At increased risk are:
Pregnant women - They are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis. About one-third of listeriosis cases happen during pregnancy.
Newborns - Newborns rather than the pregnant women themselves suffer the serious effects of infection in pregnancy.
Persons with weakened immune systems
Persons with cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease
Persons with AIDS - They are almost 300 times more likely to get listeriosis than people with normal immune systems.
Persons who take glucocorticosteroid medications
The elderly
Healthy adults and children occasionally get infected with Listeria, but they rarely become seriously ill.
How does Listeria get into food?
Listeria monocytogenes is found in soil and water. Vegetables can become contaminated from the soil or from manure used as fertilizer.
Animals can carry the bacterium without appearing ill and can contaminate foods of animal origin such as meats and dairy products. The bacterium has been found in a variety of raw foods, such as uncooked meats and vegetables, as well as in processed foods that become contaminated after processing, such as soft cheeses and cold cuts at the deli counter. Unpasteurized (raw) milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk may contain the bacterium.
Listeria is killed by pasteurization and cooking; however, in certain ready-to-eat foods such as hot dogs and deli meats, contamination may occur after cooking but before packaging.
How do you get listeriosis?
You get listeriosis by eating food contaminated with Listeria. Babies can be born with listeriosis if their mothers eat contaminated food during pregnancy. Although healthy persons may consume contaminated foods without becoming ill, those at increased risk for infection can probably get listeriosis after eating food contaminated with even a few bacteria. Persons at risk can prevent Listeria infection by avoiding certain high-risk foods and by handling food properly.
Can listeriosis be prevented?
The general guidelines recommended for the prevention of listeriosis are similar to those used to help prevent other foodborne illnesses, such as salmonellosis.
How can you reduce your risk for listeriosis?
General recommendations:
Thoroughly cook raw food from animal sources, such as beef, pork, or poultry.
Wash raw vegetables thoroughly before eating.
Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and from cooked foods and ready-to-eat foods.
Avoid unpasteurized (raw) milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk.
Wash hands, knives, and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods.
Consume perishable and ready-to-eat foods as soon as possible.
Recommendations for persons at high risk, such as pregnant women and persons with weakened immune systems, in addition to the recommendations listed above:
Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats, unless they are reheated until steaming hot.
Avoid getting fluid from hot dog packages on other foods, utensils, and food preparation surfaces, and wash hands after handling hot dogs, luncheon meats, and deli meats.
Do not eat soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, and Camembert, blue-veined cheeses, or Mexican-style cheeses such as queso blanco, queso fresco, and Panela, unless they have labels that clearly state they are made from pastuerized milk.
Do not eat refrigerated pâtés or meat spreads. Canned or shelf-stable pâtés and meat spreads may be eaten.
Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood, unless it is contained in acooked dish, such as a casserole. Refrigerated smoked seafood, such as salmon, trout, whitefish, cod, tuna or mackerel, is most often labeled as "nova-style," "lox," "kippered," "smoked," or "jerky." The fish is found in the refrigerator section or sold at deli counters of grocery stores and delicatessens. Canned or shelf-stable smoked seafood may be eaten.
How do you know if you have listeriosis?
There is no routine screening test for susceptibility to listeriosis during pregnancy, as there is for rubella and some other congenital infections. If you have symptoms such as fever or stiff neck, consult your doctor. A blood or spinal fluid test (to cultivate the bacteria) will show if you have listeriosis. During pregnancy, a blood test is the most reliable way to find out if your symptoms are due to listeriosis.
What should you do if you've eaten a food recalled because of Listeria contamination?
The risk of an individual person developing Listeria infection after consumption of a contaminated product is very small. If you have eaten a contaminated product and do not have any symptoms, we do not recommend that you have any tests or treatment, even if you are in a high-risk group. However, if you are in a high-risk group, have eaten the contaminated product, and within 2 months become ill with fever or signs of serious illness, you should contact your physician and inform him or her about this exposure.
Can listeriosis be treated?
When infection occurs during pregnancy, antibiotics given promptly to the pregnant woman can often prevent infection of the foetus or newborn.
Babies with listeriosis receive the same antibiotics as adults, although a combination of antibiotics is often used until physicians are certain of the diagnosis. Even with prompt treatment, some infections result in death. This is particularly likely in the elderly and in persons with other serious medical problems.
What is listeriosis (Listeria infection)?
Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is an important public health problem. The disease primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. It can be avoided by following a few simple recommendations.
What are the symptoms of listeriosis?
A person with listeriosis (listeria infection) has fever, muscle aches, and sometimes gastrintestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhoea. If infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions can occur.
Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness; however, infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarraige or stillbirth, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn.
How great is the risk for listeriosis?
In the United States, an estimated 2,500 persons become seriously ill with listeriosis each year. Of these, 500 die. At increased risk are:
Pregnant women - They are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis. About one-third of listeriosis cases happen during pregnancy.
Newborns - Newborns rather than the pregnant women themselves suffer the serious effects of infection in pregnancy.
Persons with weakened immune systems
Persons with cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease
Persons with AIDS - They are almost 300 times more likely to get listeriosis than people with normal immune systems.
Persons who take glucocorticosteroid medications
The elderly
Healthy adults and children occasionally get infected with Listeria, but they rarely become seriously ill.
How does Listeria get into food?
Listeria monocytogenes is found in soil and water. Vegetables can become contaminated from the soil or from manure used as fertilizer.
Animals can carry the bacterium without appearing ill and can contaminate foods of animal origin such as meats and dairy products. The bacterium has been found in a variety of raw foods, such as uncooked meats and vegetables, as well as in processed foods that become contaminated after processing, such as soft cheeses and cold cuts at the deli counter. Unpasteurized (raw) milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk may contain the bacterium.
Listeria is killed by pasteurization and cooking; however, in certain ready-to-eat foods such as hot dogs and deli meats, contamination may occur after cooking but before packaging.
How do you get listeriosis?
You get listeriosis by eating food contaminated with Listeria. Babies can be born with listeriosis if their mothers eat contaminated food during pregnancy. Although healthy persons may consume contaminated foods without becoming ill, those at increased risk for infection can probably get listeriosis after eating food contaminated with even a few bacteria. Persons at risk can prevent Listeria infection by avoiding certain high-risk foods and by handling food properly.
Can listeriosis be prevented?
The general guidelines recommended for the prevention of listeriosis are similar to those used to help prevent other foodborne illnesses, such as salmonellosis.
How can you reduce your risk for listeriosis?
General recommendations:
Thoroughly cook raw food from animal sources, such as beef, pork, or poultry.
Wash raw vegetables thoroughly before eating.
Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and from cooked foods and ready-to-eat foods.
Avoid unpasteurized (raw) milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk.
Wash hands, knives, and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods.
Consume perishable and ready-to-eat foods as soon as possible.
Recommendations for persons at high risk, such as pregnant women and persons with weakened immune systems, in addition to the recommendations listed above:
Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats, unless they are reheated until steaming hot.
Avoid getting fluid from hot dog packages on other foods, utensils, and food preparation surfaces, and wash hands after handling hot dogs, luncheon meats, and deli meats.
Do not eat soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, and Camembert, blue-veined cheeses, or Mexican-style cheeses such as queso blanco, queso fresco, and Panela, unless they have labels that clearly state they are made from pastuerized milk.
Do not eat refrigerated pâtés or meat spreads. Canned or shelf-stable pâtés and meat spreads may be eaten.
Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood, unless it is contained in acooked dish, such as a casserole. Refrigerated smoked seafood, such as salmon, trout, whitefish, cod, tuna or mackerel, is most often labeled as "nova-style," "lox," "kippered," "smoked," or "jerky." The fish is found in the refrigerator section or sold at deli counters of grocery stores and delicatessens. Canned or shelf-stable smoked seafood may be eaten.
How do you know if you have listeriosis?
There is no routine screening test for susceptibility to listeriosis during pregnancy, as there is for rubella and some other congenital infections. If you have symptoms such as fever or stiff neck, consult your doctor. A blood or spinal fluid test (to cultivate the bacteria) will show if you have listeriosis. During pregnancy, a blood test is the most reliable way to find out if your symptoms are due to listeriosis.
What should you do if you've eaten a food recalled because of Listeria contamination?
The risk of an individual person developing Listeria infection after consumption of a contaminated product is very small. If you have eaten a contaminated product and do not have any symptoms, we do not recommend that you have any tests or treatment, even if you are in a high-risk group. However, if you are in a high-risk group, have eaten the contaminated product, and within 2 months become ill with fever or signs of serious illness, you should contact your physician and inform him or her about this exposure.
Can listeriosis be treated?
When infection occurs during pregnancy, antibiotics given promptly to the pregnant woman can often prevent infection of the foetus or newborn.
Babies with listeriosis receive the same antibiotics as adults, although a combination of antibiotics is often used until physicians are certain of the diagnosis. Even with prompt treatment, some infections result in death. This is particularly likely in the elderly and in persons with other serious medical problems.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Do you know that you are probably wearing the bra size?
You know we buy shoes on a regular basis and change them as our activity changes.
We have a need to buy clothes for different seasons or as our bodies change in size.
Yes ladies it does happen as we age that our hips and waist expand , even though we are fighting this on a regular basis.
Question do you wear the same bra size you wore when your were a teen?
Our breast size changes with age, weight gain or loss, pregnancy so we need to adapt.
I know spending money on a bra seems to just make us cringe.
I have an solution.
http://cgi. ebay. ca/ws/eBayISAPI. dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170257368592
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Dinner guests what to serve?
What Should You Serve If Some Of Your Dinner Party Guests Are Diet-Conscious?
By Joanie Williams
You are planning an elegant dinner party, with delicious food and drinks. But you know that two or three of the guests you really want around your table are trying to shed a few pounds.
Can you invite them with a clear conscience – without feeling you are “sabotaging” their dieting efforts? At the same time, can you mix them with guests who are not concerned about their weight?
The answer is a resounding yes - as long as you take five simple steps.
The five steps are all designed to give your diet-conscious guests inviting-looking choices they can enjoy without risking their diet. All of them have the bonus advantage that they are inviting-looking for your non-dieting guests as well.
1. Have a jug of sparkling water available for pre-dinner drinks. Garnish it with a lemon or lime so it looks special, and be sure to serve it in lovely glasses. Your dieting friends will be happy to be drinking their sparkling water while others drink wine.
The trick is in the visuals. The sparkling jug garnished with lemon or lime will look like a “designer drink” so diet-conscious guests don’t feel deprived drinking it.
2. Let the eyes of your dieting guests fall immediately on a safe appetizer choice for them. Position a low fat appetizer front and center of any other appetizer choices.
A beautiful tray of crisp raw vegetables or a tempting shrimp ring fills this bill very nicely. If guests can reach for attractive looking low fat appetizers, they won’t feel so tempted to reach for the more calorie-laden choices.
Now you’ve gotten your guests safely to the table without them breaking their diet resolutions. Keep on offering choices that minimize any sense of deprivation.
3. Choose a main dish that relies on savory herbs for its attraction. Don’t choose a dish that relies on a heavy sauce or gravy.
Steak is a dish that most people can eat happily without loading it with calorie-laden sauces. Roast or grilled chicken is another such choice. A piece of chicken flavored with rosemary or your herbs of choice smells good, looks good and tastes delicious.
Just don’t include a large bowl of stuffing on the side, that’s a highly tempting item most of us would have trouble refusing!
4. Include a pureed squash, sweet potato or turnip dish along with your vegetables and salad. Most green vegetables and salad are no problem for most dieters. Diet-conscious guests can also choose your pureed dishes instead of white potatoes or rice. These dishes fill the plate the same way that potatoes and rice do. And they have the same consistency as fluffy mashed potatoes. (The Atkins diet even recommends pureed cauliflower.) Diet-conscious guests can decline potatoes or rice knowing they will still have filling side dishes.
In other words, your diet-conscious guests don’t need to feel deprived because they still have the volume and texture of mashed potatoes in their vegetable purees.
5. Fresh fruit with chocolate bonbons is a great end to the meal. Your guests can eat the fruit without worrying about calories. And since they have been so diet-conscious throughout the evening, they can treat themselves to a piece or two of chocolate candy.
If you were to offer a chocolate cake they might not be able to resist a piece. But there is a huge difference between a small piece of chocolate candy and a serving of cake and icing. So let them choose just a taste of chocolate instead of tempting them with a large serving.
Now ask yourself – will your diet-conscious guests feel deprived if they are served this kind of menu?
- “Designer” garnished sparkling water to drink with appetizers
- Appetizers of fresh vegetable tray and/or shrimp cocktail with lemon garnish
- Savory herbed roast chicken or grilled steak
- Squash puree
- As many vegetable and salad dishes as you wish
- Fruit with chocolate bonbons
I think you know the answer. Of course your guests won’t feel deprived.
Far from feeling deprived, your diet-conscious guests will probably heartily enjoy your meal. And they will appreciate your thoughtful provision of diet-conscious but delicious choices that still allow them to stick to their diet resolutions.
By Joanie Williams
You are planning an elegant dinner party, with delicious food and drinks. But you know that two or three of the guests you really want around your table are trying to shed a few pounds.
Can you invite them with a clear conscience – without feeling you are “sabotaging” their dieting efforts? At the same time, can you mix them with guests who are not concerned about their weight?
The answer is a resounding yes - as long as you take five simple steps.
The five steps are all designed to give your diet-conscious guests inviting-looking choices they can enjoy without risking their diet. All of them have the bonus advantage that they are inviting-looking for your non-dieting guests as well.
1. Have a jug of sparkling water available for pre-dinner drinks. Garnish it with a lemon or lime so it looks special, and be sure to serve it in lovely glasses. Your dieting friends will be happy to be drinking their sparkling water while others drink wine.
The trick is in the visuals. The sparkling jug garnished with lemon or lime will look like a “designer drink” so diet-conscious guests don’t feel deprived drinking it.
2. Let the eyes of your dieting guests fall immediately on a safe appetizer choice for them. Position a low fat appetizer front and center of any other appetizer choices.
A beautiful tray of crisp raw vegetables or a tempting shrimp ring fills this bill very nicely. If guests can reach for attractive looking low fat appetizers, they won’t feel so tempted to reach for the more calorie-laden choices.
Now you’ve gotten your guests safely to the table without them breaking their diet resolutions. Keep on offering choices that minimize any sense of deprivation.
3. Choose a main dish that relies on savory herbs for its attraction. Don’t choose a dish that relies on a heavy sauce or gravy.
Steak is a dish that most people can eat happily without loading it with calorie-laden sauces. Roast or grilled chicken is another such choice. A piece of chicken flavored with rosemary or your herbs of choice smells good, looks good and tastes delicious.
Just don’t include a large bowl of stuffing on the side, that’s a highly tempting item most of us would have trouble refusing!
4. Include a pureed squash, sweet potato or turnip dish along with your vegetables and salad. Most green vegetables and salad are no problem for most dieters. Diet-conscious guests can also choose your pureed dishes instead of white potatoes or rice. These dishes fill the plate the same way that potatoes and rice do. And they have the same consistency as fluffy mashed potatoes. (The Atkins diet even recommends pureed cauliflower.) Diet-conscious guests can decline potatoes or rice knowing they will still have filling side dishes.
In other words, your diet-conscious guests don’t need to feel deprived because they still have the volume and texture of mashed potatoes in their vegetable purees.
5. Fresh fruit with chocolate bonbons is a great end to the meal. Your guests can eat the fruit without worrying about calories. And since they have been so diet-conscious throughout the evening, they can treat themselves to a piece or two of chocolate candy.
If you were to offer a chocolate cake they might not be able to resist a piece. But there is a huge difference between a small piece of chocolate candy and a serving of cake and icing. So let them choose just a taste of chocolate instead of tempting them with a large serving.
Now ask yourself – will your diet-conscious guests feel deprived if they are served this kind of menu?
- “Designer” garnished sparkling water to drink with appetizers
- Appetizers of fresh vegetable tray and/or shrimp cocktail with lemon garnish
- Savory herbed roast chicken or grilled steak
- Squash puree
- As many vegetable and salad dishes as you wish
- Fruit with chocolate bonbons
I think you know the answer. Of course your guests won’t feel deprived.
Far from feeling deprived, your diet-conscious guests will probably heartily enjoy your meal. And they will appreciate your thoughtful provision of diet-conscious but delicious choices that still allow them to stick to their diet resolutions.
Friday, April 18, 2008
You need to read this now.
Good Morning and with grace and sunshine we are blessed with another day to let it unfold with good vibes and speak to the universe as it unfolds.
I hope you will take a moment and view the wonderful transformation on my website that is headed in many directions, but as I see it too the top. To reach many people and to help with a gift which is to listen.
I sell on ebay the world is your market place and have been blessed with my childrens items reaching the far corners of this world.
http://stores.ebay.com/preciousbabysite_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm
It was with great anticipation to have a guest on my podcast about identity theft and how to take steps on protecting yourself and family.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/onlinehelp/2008/04/09/Time-to-listen-about-identity-theft-welcome-my-guests
The 'new babies" in my nursery will be headed to new homes soon, if you have any newborn baby clothes or receiving blankets, that would be a blessing to help on my mission to give woman in shelters or hospitals or nursing homes , to give that smile and comfort back that nurturing brings. If you have a doll that needs tender loving care please take the opportunity and send it my way , it is much appreciated.
http://preciousbabysite.com/reborn-babies/
I feel so blessed to have had the experience working with people with alzheimers as it prepared me for a new journey my beloved husband and I undertake together. He is 59 years old and has been diagnosed so working from home has given me many benefits to help with our journey.
Nancy Macdonald
www.preciousbabysite.com
Take a moment and check out the exciting changes at www.preciousbabysite.com
I know it will a place that you check out often, Listening to Mom's home radio chat,
the soon to be craft corner, the support and chat lines to help you in lifes traumas.
I hope you will take a moment and view the wonderful transformation on my website that is headed in many directions, but as I see it too the top. To reach many people and to help with a gift which is to listen.
I sell on ebay the world is your market place and have been blessed with my childrens items reaching the far corners of this world.
http://stores.ebay.com/preciousbabysite_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm
It was with great anticipation to have a guest on my podcast about identity theft and how to take steps on protecting yourself and family.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/onlinehelp/2008/04/09/Time-to-listen-about-identity-theft-welcome-my-guests
The 'new babies" in my nursery will be headed to new homes soon, if you have any newborn baby clothes or receiving blankets, that would be a blessing to help on my mission to give woman in shelters or hospitals or nursing homes , to give that smile and comfort back that nurturing brings. If you have a doll that needs tender loving care please take the opportunity and send it my way , it is much appreciated.
http://preciousbabysite.com/reborn-babies/
I feel so blessed to have had the experience working with people with alzheimers as it prepared me for a new journey my beloved husband and I undertake together. He is 59 years old and has been diagnosed so working from home has given me many benefits to help with our journey.
Nancy Macdonald
www.preciousbabysite.com
Take a moment and check out the exciting changes at www.preciousbabysite.com
I know it will a place that you check out often, Listening to Mom's home radio chat,
the soon to be craft corner, the support and chat lines to help you in lifes traumas.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
this man is a PEDOPHILE
BEWARE AND CONTACT EVERYONE YOU KNOW
EMAIL HIM AND TELL HIM HE HAS NO RIGHT TO BE ON THE INTERNET
HE PRAYS ON YOUNG WOMEN
one of his yahoo is whenpenguinsattack.@yahoo.com
his name is zack he is 42 years old.
he is from vilonia arkansas ...he raped a young woman
spread the word
EMAIL HIM AND TELL HIM HE HAS NO RIGHT TO BE ON THE INTERNET
HE PRAYS ON YOUNG WOMEN
one of his yahoo is whenpenguinsattack.@yahoo.com
his name is zack he is 42 years old.
he is from vilonia arkansas ...he raped a young woman
spread the word
Saturday, January 12, 2008
free cell phone, get yours
I just wanted to let you know of my new work at home job. We work with a group of local doctors and dentists offering a dental /optical plan that runs less than $ 7 a week for the whole family. The plan also includes a free cell phone and free monthly minutes. I thought you would be interested in the details. I thought you would be interested in the details
call 1--877-482-3729
rep Nancy Macdonald
ID 227629
call 1--877-482-3729
rep Nancy Macdonald
ID 227629
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