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Review of Exfuze- Another Mlm Company Review Featuring Super Juice

September 4th, 2010

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ExFuze is another in a long line of network marketing companies that serve a market that apparently loves healthy, pricey, juice! Each company that promotes juice products claim that their juice has the most “muscle.” What inquiring minds want to know is how viable ExFuze is as an mlm opportunity. This article will answer that question.

The company founders are a pair of brothers; Rick and Don Cotton. Rick is a dynamic speaker with many years of network marketing experience, and Don is a operations whiz. Don is formerly an executive with Microsoft, and winner of several achievement awards. Team “exFuze” also consists of Lawrence Taylor and Eric Dickerson, two N.F.L. legends. So it would seem that the company is in good management hands.

ExFuze juice is the company’s featured product. The juice is almost a “all-star team” of super fruit juices! While other companies feature one juice type as a signature product, ExFuze juice combines the top 7 super fruit juices!Among the juices included are Acai berry,Noni Fruit,Goji Berry,Mangosteen, among others. The juices combine to make ExFuze a nutrient dense juggernaut! It is packed with anti-oxidants, omega complex fatty acids, enzymes,vitamins, amino acids and a “partidge in a pear tree!” Reports and testimonials for the juice are as plentiful as the nutrient profile.

The juice is pricey, though. It goes for 45.00 retail for a 25 oz bottle! Distributors can buy it at wholesale, 30.00 a bottle, and keep the retail profit of 15.00. Interestingly enough, it costs nothing to be a distributor. For simply filling out an application, the company will also provide you with a replicated website.

ExFuze’s compensation plan is a classic binary plan. A good plan in that it only requires two “sign-ups” to start earning money. Not so good in that it is a definite “juggling” act in keeping both legs of the plan active and earning. In a binary, commissions are always determined by the earnings of the weaker leg. The company also has many “fast start” bonuses, geared to help distributors make money fast.

In conclusion, ExFuze suffers from the “one product” syndrome. Network marketing companies featuring one product generally don’t last. The current situation in mlm makes the situation  more challenging, as there is much competiton among companies featuring super juices.

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Reptile Products Fruit Flies Hissing Cockroaches Live Crickets

September 3rd, 2010
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Fluker offers the best opportunity for those who have always been after to buy healthy live products such as fruit flies, live crickets, hissing cockroaches, meal worms and super worms etc. Fluker after continuous efforts has come to this respected stand to provide you with best live products along with other reptile products.
These products can be compared to any of today. Fluker list of live products include live crickets, fruit flies, hissing cockroaches, meal worms, giants and other accessories. Besides bowls and caves, diets, feeder supplies, heating and lighting, plants, vines and beds, vitamins and health and gift certificates await your arrival at www.flukerfarms.com.

Flukers live crickets are the best live crickets available online because they have been protected in every respect under adequate temperature and heat. Besides fluker team is always available to guide you how to look after these products. Live crickets at fluker can help you in all the respects you want them to be. These live crickets are available with certain prescriptions to make you known with feeder supplies and other essential needs. Flukers offer you now the best live crickets with better health than any other live crickets available at online store. Besides live crickets flukers hissing cockroaches are also unparallel in health and protection.
Fluker offers you the hissing cockroaches with best health. Besides fluker promise you to guide you through how to protect these hissing cockroaches from external disastrous activities. These hissing cockroaches can be shipped to the certain addresses without much wastage of time. Fluker has been providing the world with live feed for more than fifty years. Fluker also welcomes critical comments to appropriate live products. Hissing cockroaches at fluker are available under needed temperature and have been fed with vitamins and other necessary pre-requisites for maintenance of health.
Fluker also offers live crickets for you. These fruit flies have been kept under adequate temperature and reasonable feed. Once you buy fruit flies at fluker store you will be informed about needs and pre-requisites for health of these fruit flies. These fruit flies have been fed on with substantial amount of feed. These fruit flies have been kept under adequate temperature. These fruit flies are helpful to do the needful task for you.
Flukers meal worms and super worms are the best live feed for your related pets. These super worms are available in better health than any other live products online store. These meal worms and super worms have been kept under proper temperature and heat. Fluker has been successful in providing these meal worms and super worms natural habitat. You can buy these meal worms and super worms at cheap prices.
Similarly, reptile products at fluker are also comparable in health and sustenance with any other online stores product. These reptile products are in the various forms. You can be advised what exactly you want your reptiles to be like. Flukers online team has always been available for your support and guidance for reptile products.
Do not waste your time by visiting useless websites for live stuff. Come to flukers and be served in the very way you want to be.

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Fruit punch recipes with alcohol

September 1st, 2010
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Fruit Punch is good. Fruit Punch with Alcohol is better! Here are 2 fun recipes to spice up any party atmosphere or just add variety to the usual Friday night drinks.

Planter’s Punch

*This one is a bit well-known but has many variations. This is mine.

1/4 cup each of: Sugar, Lime Juice, Sweet Vermouth & Triple Sec

2 cups each of: Light & Dark Rum

2-1/4 cups each of: Orange Juice & Pineapple Juice (or Hawaiian Punch)

3-4 dashes of Bitters

Mix lime juice and sugar

Next add both Rums

Then add Vermouth, Triple Sec, and both juices

Mix throughly

Pour into a big pitcher with ice cubes and garnish with fruit – Serves 10

Party Punch

*This one is super easy, fast and very tasty!

2Liter of Ginger Ale

1 bottle (750ml) of Champagne (Preferably chilled!)

1 Qt of Lime Sherbet

Using a large punch bowl:

First pour in Ginger Ale

Mix Champagne in

Lastly add Sherbet

Stir until throughly mixed

And Serve! – Serves 16-18 people

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Super Green Food Recipes

August 30th, 2010
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Smoothies are no longer crunchy granola hippie food. They are in sidewalk cafes and are being sold at the grocery store in 6 packs. But smoothies are easy to make at home and can be even more nutritious when you make them yourself. One of the best reasons to start drinking smoothies is if you are prone to skipping breakfast.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet millions of people walk out the door with a thermos of coffee and a full to-do list. Your body needs fuel to work properly. Your brain needs energy to think properly. Smoothies are a great way to get super nutrition in a tasty treat. They are quick to make and easy to share. What more could you want form a great breakfast?

I keep a list of smoothie ingredients on hand so I can make the best tasting, most nutrient rich shake I can. I keep these ingredients on hand all the time so I can substitute different fruits or juices to change the flavor depending on my mood.
Here is my list: juice (I mix it up), plain whole yogurt, flax seeds, a super green powder, coconut milk powder, protein powder (vanilla), flax seed oil, and wheat germ.

You can start out with juice, yogurt, green food and the Coconut milk powder and work in the flax seeds, protein powder and other ingredients. I recommend a powdered super green mix because it mixes easily and digests very quickly. (In fact I often mix it with a cup of juice and take a green shot for a mid afternoon pick me up!) Plus it is less expensive than other vitamin regimes because you get all the nutrients you need in one shot. I particularly like adding vanilla protein powder and Coconut milk powder because they add more protein and omega 3 fatty acids, plus the coconut milk powder tastes really creamy and good! Ok, now that you have your basic ingredients lets get down to it!

Smoothies are good for you for many reasons, but two in particular. One: smoothies combine readily available nutrients in a liquid form. This means you get the nutrients you want in a highly digestible form, right away. Second: they are great healthy food on the go. Let’s face it, we need better food for a fast pace society. Before you go drop another 5 dollar bill on a starbucks -try creating your own smoothies and feel the super green food difference!

Smoothie recipes without using a blender

Creamy orange
1 cup orange juice (to taste)
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tb super green energy powder
1 tb coconut milk powder
2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)
Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together

Grape dream
2 cups grape juice (to taste)
1 cup vanilla protein powder
1 tsp super green energy powder
1 tsp coconut milk powder
2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)
Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together
This one is sweet and creamy

Cranberry Lemon zest
1 cup cranberry juice (to taste)
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp super green energy powder
1 tsp lemon juice
2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)
Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together
This one is a real zinger and great when it’s hot!

Smoothie recipes using your blender

These are easy to make before work and you can
make plenty to share with your family too!

Apple banana fun
1 cup apple juice
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp super green energy powder
1 tsp wheat germ
1 large cored apple (with or without peel)
1 ripe banana
2-3 cubes of ice
Put ingredients into blender and serve cold
This one turns out very chunky and good! The wheat germ gives I a slight texture and wonderful nutty taste.

Coconut banana cream
1 half cup fresh filtered water
half cup coconut milk powder
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp super green energy powder
2 tsp flax seeds
1 ripe banana
half a cup of half and half (optional, but good)
2-3 cubes of ice
Put ingredients into blender and serve cold

Ok, are you ready for a yummy, creamy, coconutty and that’s really good for you? Try this recipe!

For this one I use fruit I keep the freezer, try it – its easy. Next time bananas, blueberries or strawberries (or any other fruit) starts to go bad, just peel chop and freeze it in a bag. I then use these chunks for smoothies all year long! It replaces the ice and gives your smoothies great flavor and texture.

Frozen Slushie delight
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 tsp super green energy powder
2 tsp flax seeds
1 cup frozen fruits
1 ripe banana
2 tsp coconut milk powder
1 tsp flax seed oil
1 splash of vanilla extract
Put ingredients into blender and serve cold

Healthy bloody mary
2 cups tomato/ vegetable juice
1 tsp super green energy powder
1 quarter cup celery leaves
2 -3 fresh basil leaves
2-3 cubes of ice
Put ingredients into blender and serve cold, serve with fresh celery sticks

Now that you have all these delicious options for adding a super green drink to your morning – what are you waiting for?

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Top 7 Super Foods That Make you Think Before you Eat

August 28th, 2010
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Scientists all over the world have been searching for some sort of evidence that certain foods – most of which you already know; while some will be new – contain protective properties and can help ward off cancer, diabetes and other diseases. To give you a sound base idea and send you running for the nearest super market, I’ve listed seven top super foods that really will make you healthier and happier while building relationships.

1. Cutting calories with Spinach

According to new research from biochemists at Lunds University in Sweden, Eating a spinach salad with your lunch you will automatically eat less food for the remaining part of your day. They discovered that “thylakoids” in spinach – tiny membranes in the leaves coat theft in your food, making it harder to digest. As a direct result the food stays in your intestinal tract longer, thereby making you feel full several hours after you’ve finished eating. For those who don’t care for spinach, no worries; one day these researchers while hard at work today, will succeed at a thylakoid supplement that you’ll be able to enjoy at every meal.

2. Cut colon cancer in half with Flaxseed

Would you believe that Dutch scientists have discovered that taking in lots of plant lignans, which are found in huge abundance in flaxseed, can cut your risk of colorectal cancer literally by 50 percent by reducing growths that can lead to the Cancer. According to Author Dr. Anneleen Knijsten, the more lignans you eat, the greater the benefit. Why? Flaxseed contains the most plant lignans, but other foods, which have high concentrations, include whole-grain cereals, berries, fruits and vegetables.

3. Want to see Better? Try Red Wine

In France it s normal to have Red Wine everyday if you so desire, as it is a part of the culture, but millions of Americans drink red wine to protect their heart. Perhaps you are one such American drinking red wine to protect your heart, and yet have no real idea why it’s good for you. Just let me say this, if you are such a person, scientists say wine a grape-derived drink may be protecting your eyes, too. According to a five year study at Reykjavik Eye Study in Iceland, drinking at least two glasses of re wine per month to three glasses per day can slash your risk of developing cataracts by 50 percent, compared to non drinkers, heavy drinkers and beer drinkers. During the study researchers didn’t examine why red wine protects the eyes, past research shows it may be due to the flavonoid resveratrol, which has already been shown to help prevent macular degeneration, a progressive eye disease that affects mostly elderly people and can lead to blindness.

4. Your heart and Camellia Tea Oil

Most people think olive oil is the healthiest cooking oil around, you maybe surprised to learn that there’s an even healthier one. Camellia tea oil virtually unknown in the United States, comes from the seeds of the camellia plant, a cousin of green tea – has been a longtime favorite among the Chinese and Japanese chefs who love enjoy it for its versatility and heart-boosting benefits. Proud boosting of no trans fat, this virtually tasteless oil is rich in vitamin E, Omega 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats – all shown to help reduce the levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol. Use it to fry foods, as a salad dressing or in your favorite recipes.

5. Keeping young with Vegetable Soup

Was your mother swift to sense you needed vegetable soup whenever you got sick, or to prevent you from getting sick just because she had a hunch? Turns out as you now know, mother’s hunch was right; according to scientists from Tufts University Nutrition Research Center on Aging. In a recent study, they found that, in just two weeks, two cups of vegetables soup a day produces a 22 – percent increase in vitamin C in your blood. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, stoke, dementia and other age – related illnesses. As you may or may not know the basic ingredients of vegetable soup – tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell pepper, onion, garlic and olive oil – are all healthy just by themselves. But the researchers found that, when you combine, the health benefits become a super charge, turning your soup into an age-defying food you should not go without.

6. Fighting Cancer cells with Açai Berries

Many Scientists suspected that a delicious Brazilian berry called Açai (pronounced ab-SAH’-ee) would be a cancer-fighting powerhouse, and now they’ve discussed they were right. Why? Because it has up to 30 times more anthocyanins – the cancer – killing antioxidants that give grapes their violet color than seen in red wine. Would you believe during a study, the first ever of its kind, researchers at the University of Florida have proved it. When using an extract of the acai berry in a lab test, the team found that the fruit may bigger up to 86 percent of human leukemia cells to self-destruct. The berries taste like a cross between cherries with just a tiny hint of chocolate. They can be found in health – food stores in juices smoothies’ extracts or supplements.

7. Diabetes and a Citrus peel

Did you know a daily supplement of an extract made from the dried peel of citrus fruits might prevent diabetes by restoring insulin sensitivity, according to a study at the University of Hawaii. This health – boosting compounds in the extract, “polymethoxylated flavors” are antioxidants from plant pigment, that give flowers and food their yellow, orange or red colors

There you have it! My top 7 Super Foods that make you think, before you eat for healthier more romantic relations.

While each of these foods may appear to be simple and non-important, they are each very powerful in their own right. Each of these foods is essential in maintaining good health, and of course energy to burn in a manner that you choose.

If you’re still not convinced ask yourself these questions:

1. Are you efficient enough in your daily activities?

2. Do you overcome stress easily?

3. Can you work all day and still have enough energy left to enjoy the evening?

4. Do you collapse in front of the TV?

These are all questions that are intimately related to your state of health yet they are seldom if ever discuss during medical examinations. Remember Doctor’s and specialists are trained to treat only the diseased part of your body.

They do not take the holistic view. Alertness, endurance, energy, and resistance to daily stresses and the ability to relax easily are all symptoms of good health, so think before you eat.

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Make This Energy Packed, Healing Fruit Smoothie Your Everyday Morning Drink

August 25th, 2010
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Slows down aging process while helping you fight disease and lose weight

When I had cancer I made a very carefully thought out decision to put a strong effort into using natural healing before I turned myself over to modern medicine. I put in a great deal of time studying Chinese, Ayurvedic, European Herbal medicine, herbal healing and many other styles of natural healing. I finally decided to follow the advice of a Thompsonian Naturopathic Doctor. His was the first advice that made it real clear, how I got sick and how I would get well.

The very first thing he told me was “make a fruit smoothie every morning for breakfast for the rest of your life.” That was twenty years ago and I have not varied from that advice and it has turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made.

You might be asking yourself, like I did, “why do I need to make a fruit smoothie for breakfast, what good will that do me?” Here is why. In America, the average person eats a diet composed of mostly acid foods (meat, dairy, grains, legumes, etc.). Eating a diet composed mostly of these types of foods encourages an acid environment to exist in your body. The majority of American’s ph runs at about 5.5, which is far too acidic. A healthy human body has a ph of between 6.5 to 7.5 ph. Allowing this acidic environment to exist in your body is one of the greatest threats known to the health of human beings. An acidic environment leads to heart disease, cancer, disease from viruses and germs, arthritis, allergies, metabolism problems, weight gains, psychological problems, hormone imbalances, etc. The fruit smoothie he suggested I use to help me fight the cancer is made up entirely of fruit and a few natural healing herbs which are alkaline (vegetables are also alkaline). This smoothie helped me to neutralize the acid environment in my body.

When I started making this drink I had been sick for some time. My energy was low; I had gained a lot of weight, I had digestion problems, acid reflux, felt bloated, a lot of gas, spastic bowel, blood in stool and no appetite. I also had low back pain, knee and ankle problems and stiffness all over. To sum it up I was a physical wreck, which was very depressing because I had a second degree black belt in Kempo Karate and only a few years before I was in peak physical condition.

So, I started making and drinking, The Morning Drink every morning. Right away I liked it because I could put in my favorite seasonal fruit and so the taste was great. It was not long before I noticed that my energy was coming back. Then my stomach problems started to go away and it was not long before my appetite came back and my weight went down. The weight change was dramatic. In about three months I was down to what my weight was when I earned my Black Belt, one hundred and seventy pounds. I was overjoyed about that and it has stayed the same ever since. But, just to let you know; I did a lot more than just The Morning Drink to beat the cancer I had.

Benefits of the Morning Drink

What did the morning drink bring to my body that encouraged a natural herbal healing effect? As we discussed at the beginning of this article The Morning Drink brings alkaline into the body to neutralize the ph and bring balance to the body’s environment. This alone increases oxygen, cleanses tissues and heals inflammation. It also helps to destroy cancer cells because cancer dies in an environment where there is oxygen. This new environment also encourages a stronger immune system. This drink has a cleansing and detoxing effect, removing toxins that can distract the immune system from its primary work, defending the body. Lastly The Morning Drink brings in vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and protein in a very easily digestible food form.

Next, because the drink is fresh and raw it brings with it lots of enzymes. Enzymes are the great mystery of nutrition. Without them we are dead, there is no digestion and absorption, no cleaning, no movement, no thoughts, no energy. This drink brings an abundance of enzymes with it to start your day. Enzymes are the ultimate anti-inflammatory, easing the inflammation and repairing the injury. You can take the best, most expensive multivitamin in the world and you will not get a thing from it without enzymes. They are the great catalyst for the body. Like spark plugs for your car, without them there is no energy, nothing.

The Morning Drink Rules

OK let’s get started! It is easy to make and you will love this natural healing remedy. There are some rules listed below but they are easy to follow.

Rule one: I am going to tell you just exactly what I was told. You have this drink every morning for breakfast for the rest of your life!

The morning drink will help to quickly bring balance to your body’s ph (the acid alkaline balance); fruits and vegetables are alkaline everything else is acid. Balancing your body’s ph is one of the top keys to health and healing.

Rule two: This is an alkali drink do not add any acid ingredients to it.

I do not see much protein in there; could I add some protein powder? DO NOT add protein powders or protein containing foods like eggs, dairy, yogurt or tofu to this drink! Some of them are good for you but they are acidic for one thing. For another it is a problem for your liver and gall bladder to process fruit that digests in one hour with protein that digests in two to three hours. But guess what; this drink with its mix of fruit contains all the basic building blocks of protein called amino acids. So your body can create protein from this drink if it needs to. One more time, fruit is a food that does not mix with any other foods.

But what about my regular breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast and coffee? If you have a life threatening disease see my article “I am Sick, Where Do I Start”. If you do not have a life threatening disease, have your regular breakfast one hour or more, later. But speaking from experience, I would drop that stuff and use the drink as your breakfast or have a modified high alkaline breakfast with a lot of vegetables an hour later. Whatever you eat later will be easier to digest because this drink is loaded with digestive enzymes.

The Morning Drink Recipe

Fifteen minutes before you make this drink, have at least 12 to 16 ounces of water (distilled is best) to start the cleansing process of this drink.

Ingredients: (make fresh every day and vary the amounts to suit your taste and appetite)

- 8 ounces (plus or minus) of pure water (distilled is best) and 8 ounces of organic juice (apple, grape, etc.)

- 1 banana.

- Pinch of cayenne pepper more or less to taste (a natural healing herb).

- A chunk of ginger; thumb size (a natural healing herb).

- Fresh seasonal fruit; pear, grapes, peach, (organic if you can get it).

- A quarter to a half a lemon, include a small amount of peel if you like, very good for both the liver and gallbladder.

- Add a tablespoon of coconut, olive or peanut oil (cold pressed) for your skin and joints.

- A scoop of super green foods (blast every cell in your body with nutrient-rich organic vitamins and minerals to give you more energy than ever before).

- Put the above in a blender, liquefy and drink.

* Adjust the above to suit your taste and the amount you make.

Questions You May Have About the Drink

What about the sugar content of this Drink? These are whole fruits that your digestive system and pancreas must process just like any other food. This is not like eating refined sugar or the refined fruit juices from the grocery store. If you are a diabetic, take a small amount, monitor your blood sugar and use accordingly. By all means check with your physician.

I had my blood sugar checked recently and the Doctor remarked that he was surprised at how balanced my blood sugar was considering my age which is sixty four. As I said before, I have been drinking this drink every morning for the last twenty years.

What about this drink feeding my Candida and making it worse? This drink will help heal your gastrointestinal track. Candida is a sign of a leaky gut. Take some intestinal flora via a probiotic supplement; this will bring you a lot of relief while your gastrointestinal tract heals. Take the probiotics on an empty stomach, when you eat, before you go to bed and every time you think of it until you feel the problem is solved. To learn about intestinal flora read my article on Acidophilus.

My bowels are loose sometimes; won’t this drink make that worse? Loose bowels are a sign of a lack of balance in the intestinal flora in your gut. Take some of this flora via a probiotic supplement; this will bring you a lot of relief while your gastrointestinal tract heals. Take the probiotics on an empty stomach, when you eat, before you go to bed and every time you think of it until you feel the problem is solved.

Can I make this drink in large amounts in advance and save in the refrigerator? It should be made fresh each day because to save it for the next day will lose you a lot of nutrition. You can do what I did to have more of the same batch of drink later in the day. When you make the breakfast drink make extra for the afternoon. To save that amount for the afternoon put a freshly cleaned wet glass or jar in the freezer so it is frosted. Pour the afternoon amount in that glass or jar and save in the refrigerator.

What about making ice cream out of the drink? Yes you can; during the summer I make plenty of ice cream using the Morning Drink. Add more bananas to change the texture. Another idea is to add mango as it will also change the texture. But do not expect it to be just like ice cream it will be more like an Italian Ice, which I love.

Super Green Foods for Energy, Fighting Cancer and Dieting:

If you want to add more nutrition to this drink to help you increase energy, slow aging process, lose weight or fight cancer I suggest super green foods. Super green foods are a combination of foods like wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa, spinach, spirulina blue green algae, chlorella, kelp, etc. These super green foods boost the nutritional content and alkalinity of this drink, as it will any food you add them to. You will notice, as I did a very subtle strong energy as you add this super green combination to your diet. When I had cancer I was advised to consume as much as I could each day.

The Doctor said “Super green foods are like a high-octane fuel” that they would instantly bring nutrient-rich, organic, whole food vitamins and minerals to every cell in my body. The doctor also told me that they would protect and defend all my body’s cells from free radical damage while I fought the cancer. Even now I still take 2 or more scoops depending on how I feel that day.

Caution: Consult with your physician when starting any nutrition program, especially if you are on medications.

Note: Remember when it comes to your health, you are the boss, all final decisions are yours.

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Video game reviews: Super Mario Sunshine

August 20th, 2010
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Super Mario Sunshine, (2002) was a great game. Here let me tell you the story, then Comparisons to Super Mario 64 will be after:

Mario, Peach, Toadsworth and Toads were going on vacation to beautiful Isle Delfino when they find that there’s graffiti all over the place. Mario has to clean it up because the guy who graffitied it up ( though you were framed by Shadow Mario). Along the way he helps piantas in need. after getting 44 shines (all the places and all seven levels) or more, Mario unlocks Corona Mountain which Bowser is in (the only bowser fight, which isn’t a fight at all) then after beating Bowser, beats the game, though you can get more sprites to total 120.

Here are the comparisons: like Super Mario 64, you had to collect stars (or shine sprites) in order to go from place to place. Unlike 64, you have FLUDD, a Flash Liquidizer from E.G. Gizmo labs. It squirts water at enemies and let you hover, run fast, and shoot up in the air with different nozzles that you unlock with the shine sprites. If you have enough shine sprites, you could unlock Yoshi, the lovable red, pink, orange, etc. dinosaur.

But unlike other Mario games, Yoshi can’t stand in water, so that was a set back, also, the controller movements were really tough when jumping. It was very tough trying to do most of the jumps because you had to move fast or have excellent timing. One of these jumps was the triple jump, along with the wall jump and the backflip. It was a little different from 64 also because you only fought Bowser once and there was also Bowser Junior/ Koopa Kid instead and most of the time he wore a Shadow Mario suit. It also had obstacle courses’ that they made you do and those were actually very hard, along with a race from Il Piantisemo (sorry, I might of spelled the name wrong).

The Yoshis were tough to get to because you have to bring them some nick-knack fruit (banana, coconut, some yellow round fruit, peppers, pears, and more) that were really far. Like I sort of said before, they would dissolve in water so that was a set back because one of the shine sprite places had to be squirted by Yoshi but is was on an island, even if you took a boat, the fruit juice in Yoshi’s stomach would go down and he would dissolve before you got to the island. Other than that, the game was great, the graphics were great, and it was (and still is) challenging. So I would probably give it a 9/12, but since the music was absolutely wonderful, and catchy, I would say 12/12.

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Free Radical Theory and Antioxidants

July 31st, 2010
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A free radical is an atom or molecule with a single electron in an outer shell. It is used mostly to explain the aging process.

The free radical theory is mainly concerned with free radicals. However, it has now evolved to include oxidative damaged from reactive oxygen species such as O2-, H2O2, or OH-. In some living organisms, it is interesting to note that there is evidence showing antioxidants extending the life span of the organisms.

Herman deduced his theory from two principles. First, the rate of living theory, which implies that lifespan is an inverse function of metabolic rate. And second, Rebbeca Gershman observed that hyperbaric oxygen toxicity as well as radiation toxicity are based on the same phenomenon – oxygen free radicals. Therefore, he drew the conclusion that since radiation causes mutation, cancer, and aging, oxygen free radicals that are produced during normal breathing would also cause similar results. Organism will gradually break down, and eventually dies. The body becomes weak and vulnerable to diseases.

Everyone knows that many diseases are associated with old age. As the body begins to age, the metabolic rate drops and the immune system weakens. In later years, free radical theory is expanded to include many of the diseases that are related to old age. They include cancer, arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimers disease, and diabetes.

Over the years, lots of clinical research has been carried out to better establish the relationship between free radicals, aging, and numerous related diseases. The theory seems to imply that various antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Superoxide dismutase will slow down the natural process of aging. In other words, the living cells in the body do not die as easily. This leads to a stronger immune system that will help prevent undesirable diseases.

Another interesting finding is that restricting caloric intake can help reduce oxidative activities and help increase the lifespan of rodents. Further studies show that eating less frequently, or fasting intermittently can help suppress the development of diseases. The rodents are found to be more stress resistant, and lifespan is extended by an astonishing 30% to 40%. The implication is that if rodents are benefiting from restricted caloric intake, so will humans.

From such findings, it makes good sense for an individual to keep to a diet that mostly consists of fruits and vegetables. Such a diet contains very little calories, thus discouraging oxidative activities.

Also, according to the free radical theory, regular consumption of health supplements such as pills or juices (by Mona Vie) with high amounts of antioxidants may help improve overall health.

Cranberry – Medicinal Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, Dosage

July 29th, 2010
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Cranberry

The cranberry plant, Vaccinium macrocarpon, is native to North America. Other related plants in the Vaccinium genus Include blueberry and bilberry. The ripe fruit, which is extremely sour, is used both as food and as an herbal medicine.

Uses and Benefits:

Cranberry juice has a long tradition in American folklore of helping to treat or prevent urinary tract infections (UTls). Scientific studies have attempted to validate the empiric use of cranberry as a urologic antimicrobial agent and as a potential medicinal herb to help prevent UTls in susceptible individuals.

Pharmacology:

Cranberry juice was originally thought to inhibit urinary bacteria by acidifying the urine or by being excreted as tlippuric acid, an antibacterial chemical. More recent investigations have failed to validate these mechanisms. Instead, it is now known that specific proanthocyanidins, condensed tannins from the cranberry fruit (also found in blueberries), can inhibit the adherence of uropathogenic E. coli and other bacteria to epithelial cells in vitro and in vivo.A similar constituent has been found to inhibit the coadhesion of dental plaque bacteria. Cranberry juice has recently been found to have some in vitro bactericidal activity as well.

Clinical Trials:

Initial claims that cranberry juice was effective in treating or preventing UTls were based on case reports or small uncontrolled studies. Only three double-blind, placebo­controlled trials have adequately investigated cranberry’s clinical effects; two of these trials found clinical benefits. All three studies were conducted in the U.S., but the two positive studies have methodologic weaknesses (e.g., unstated or quasi-randomization procedures, high drop-out rates, no intention-to-treat analysis) that reduce the reliability of the results. 8 Cranberry has not been studied for the treatment of acute symptomatic UTls.

In one randomized controlled trial (RCT), investigators gave 300 ml/day of cranberry juice cocktail or a placebo beverage to 192 elderly female nursing home residents over a 6-month period. ‘ ° Pyuria with bacteriuria was significantly reduced in the cranberry group (15%) as compared to the placebo group (28.1 %) (P = 0.004). Antibiotics for UTls were prescribed eight times in the cranberry group by subjects’ own physicians, and 16 times in the placebo group. Criticisms of this study included im­portant differences in baseline characteristics of the treatment and placebo groups, and a 20% drop-out rate.

In a small RCT using a 6-month crossover-design, investiga­tors gave a daily cranberry extract capsule or placebo to sexually active women (median age 37) with recurrent UTls; only 10 subjects could be evaluated. incidents of UTls, 6 occurred while taking the cranberry product, and occurred while taking placebo, a statistically significant difference (P < 0.005).

Lastly, no benefits were found in a 6-month crossover study of 15 high-risk children with neurogenic bladder requiring clean in­termittent catheterization q.i.d. Subjects drank ounces daily of a cranberry concentrate juice (equivalent to 300 ml of cranberry cocktail) or a placebo, and weekly catheterized urine specimens were obtained at home visits. Cranberry juice, compared to placebo, failed to reduce the frequency of bacteriuria (75% in each group), isolation of E. coli (43% vs. 48%, respectively), or sympto­matic UTls (three in each group). No reduction in bacteriuria was found, but the power to detect a difference in the number of clini­cal UTls was small due to the low number of UTls in the children.

Adverse Effects:

There are no documented adverse effects with cranberry products.

Side Effects and Interactions:

There are no recognized drug interactions.

Cautions:

Cranberry juice contains moderately high levels of oxalate, which may increase the risk of kidney stones in susceptible individuals. One man with a distant history of calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis developed recurrent stones following self-administration of cranberry extract tablets for 6 months. A pilot study of an extract taken daily for 1 week in five healthy subjects confirmed an increase in urinary oxalate levels. However, substances known to both induce (e.g., sodium) and inhibit (e.g., magnesium, potassium) stone formation were also increased; the overall effect is still not clear. The large amounts of sugar in many beverage products may be relatively contraindicated for patients with diabetes. Individuals should not rely on cranberry preparations to cure an established, symptomatic UTI, and should not dday in obtaining necessary medical treatment.

Preparations & Doses:

Pure cranberry juice is very acidic ,and sour; the most commonly marketed drink, cranberry juice cocktail, is a mixture of cranberry juice (at least 25% by volume), sweeteners, and vitamin C.Preparations and doses used in the above clinical trials included 300 ml/day (10 oz) of a standard cranberry juice cocktail beverage or 2 oz of concentrate (both :,supplied by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.) in single or divided doses. A daily dietary supplement capsule containing 400 mg of cranberry extract (Solaray, Inc.) was also used in one trial. There are many other cranberry foods and supplements on the market that would be expected to have similar active constituents, but the optimal preparation and dose is unknown.

Summary Evaluation:

Cranberry’s anti-infective activity in the urinary tract is well docucmented. Primarily, it inhibits the adherence of bacteria to urinary pithelial cells. Limited controlled trials suggest that cranberry products may help prevent UTls in susceptible individuals; how­(~ver, the available evidence is conflicting, and the studies all have methodologic flaws. Because cranberry is a safe and well-toler­died herbal remedy, it is not unreasonable for individuals with re­current UTls to try cranberry products for chronic preventive therapy. However, the potential beneficial effects, if clinically significant, are likely to be small.

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All you Really Need to Know About Free Radicals and Antioxidants

June 18th, 2010
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Most people, when explaining what free radicals are, will launch into a complicated chemistry lesson – which is only understood by someone who already knows what a free radical is! So, here’s the short version: free radicals are atoms that are missing an electron. There’s much more to it than that, of course, but that’s really all the average person needs to know. That’s because you don’t really need to understand what they are – you need to know what they do.

So here’s the important part: free radicals “attack” your cells. Now, free radicals are not evil invaders trying to kill you. It’s simply part of their chemical nature to try and complete their set of electrons, and inside your body, this means taking the electrons out of your cells. This process of removing electrons is called oxidation. Specifically, free radicals target your DNA, which resides inside little “pockets” in your cells called mitochondria. Mitochondria are extremely important because they are the “energy factories” of our cells. They produce the energy that keeps our cells alive, and when the DNA inside the mitochondria is damaged, the mitochondria shut down and our cells die. While it’s normal for some cells to die as new ones are made to replace them, when too many cells start to die, we begin aging.

Now remember I said that the process of removing electrons is called oxidation? This gives rise to another term you’ve heard before: antioxidants. As you’ve probably already guessed from the name, they help prevent the oxidation of your cells. They do this by acting as a shield between the free radicals and your cells: the antioxidants donate one of their own electrons and allow themselves to be oxidized, ending the free radicals’ oxidation reaction. Antioxidants don’t become free radicals because they are stable with or without the extra electron.

Dr. Denham Harmon was the first to propose that free radicals were actually the cause of aging. He supported his theory by showing that feeding a variety of antioxidants to mammals extended their lives. Since then, many diseases have been linked with free radical damage, including heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

Antioxidants are not a magic pill that will prevent all aging and help you live forever. They aren’t a cure for cancer. Nor are they a remedy for poor eating habits or a sedentary lifestyle. But, combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, antioxidants just might help you live a little longer, and a little healthier.

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