The human stomach does digest itself, but the stomach lining has evolved to regenerate itself completely every few days. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of stomach problems, from a night of vomiting to a serious case of gastritis. Stomach acid levels are affected by alcohol, and heavy drinking can cause discomfort orContinue reading “Eat protein-rich food when drinking alcohol to protect your stomach”
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My resolutions changed with my struggle with cancer, by Suleika Jaouad, 24-yr old
In my darkest days in the oncology unit, I promised myself that if I ever got into remission one day, I would become a stronger, healthier and better version of my precancer self. What could be a bigger inspiration to live a healthier life than surviving cancer? I imagined that once and for all IContinue reading “My resolutions changed with my struggle with cancer, by Suleika Jaouad, 24-yr old”
The part of travelling that matters most, by Inge Geerdens
Summer is approaching fast and chances are you’ve planned a vacation. Are you looking forward to relaxing on the beach, tasting some culture and history on your holiday or going on adventures? Don’t forget to enjoy getting there! A recent encounter I had, reminded me of how great unexpected meetings are when travelling. Like manyContinue reading “The part of travelling that matters most, by Inge Geerdens”
Your attitude affects your health, by Helen Martyre
Your friends, spouse, or partner-anyone that you spend a lot of time with, can impact how you see the world and feel about yourself. If you find yourself often feeling negative or hopeless, take a look at the company you keep. If the people you spend most of your time with tend to approach thingsContinue reading “Your attitude affects your health, by Helen Martyre”
Not getting enough sleep, by Jane Brody
I regret that for most of my adult life, I treated sleep as more a luxury than a necessity. There was always something more to do before I crawled under the covers and turned out the light. I realize belatedly that I might have been more productive — and a lot nicer to live with —Continue reading “Not getting enough sleep, by Jane Brody”
Carcinogens in corn and other products where Roundup weedkiller is used
An alarming new study finds that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller, is estrogenic and drives breast cancer cell proliferation in the parts-per-trillion range. Does this help explain the massive mammary tumors that the only long term animal feeding study on Roundup and GM corn ever performed recently found? by Sayer Ji/GreenMedInfo An alarmingContinue reading “Carcinogens in corn and other products where Roundup weedkiller is used”
Baby Boomers Reveal Their Deepest Financial Regrets, by Tim Sprinkle
Over 50, underfunded, and ill-prepared for retirement. Unfortunately, that’s an all-too-common scenario for the Baby Boomer generation – those born between 1946 and 1964 — many of whom are still smarting from the economic downturn and are now looking back at their earlier financial choices with regret. Should they have bought that house at theContinue reading “Baby Boomers Reveal Their Deepest Financial Regrets, by Tim Sprinkle”
Why women between ages 40-60 wanted to look young
Women between the ages of 40-60 yr old wanted to look young. It is also during this time that they experience pre and post menopausal years. Menopause years is between 48-52 yrs old , plus or minus 4 yrs depending on the woman’s health and stress levels. During this time, 40-60 yr old women experience loss of loveContinue reading “Why women between ages 40-60 wanted to look young”
New skin: 64 yr old female with kidney transplant from 36 yr old male
Her skin is glowing and young looking after the kidney transplant a year ago from a 34-yr old male. She looks younger by 10 yrs, although she is 64 yr old. Our kidneys clean our blood and body from toxic wastes. During stressful situations, our kidney are more burdened. Our skin looks older if ourContinue reading “New skin: 64 yr old female with kidney transplant from 36 yr old male”
Walk after eating
For many people, the food-induced stupor that often follows a big meal is a good excuse for a nap. But for some, a brief walk shortly after eating is a quick way to burn some calories and aid digestion. Over the years, researchers have found that a post-meal walk, as short as 15 minutes, canContinue reading “Walk after eating”
Don’t call obesity a disease, a comment by Dr David Katz
There is a certain irony in the nearly immediate juxtaposition of the rare introduction of a new FDA-approved drug for weight loss (Belviq) to the marketplace, and the recognition of obesity as a “disease” by the AMA. A line from the movie Jerry MaGuire comes to mind: “you complete me!” Drugs need diseases; diseases needContinue reading “Don’t call obesity a disease, a comment by Dr David Katz”
Work and Family, stress and laughter
In the reunion of former Philippine Intel employees, each one was given a chance to bring back memories of their life at Intel. Each time we hear their experiences, we laugh because we always find happy ways to share our memories and the way Intel had impacted our lives here in the USA. Because ofContinue reading “Work and Family, stress and laughter”
Half of the americans wanted to be enterpreneurs, take action now
Despite all the challenges small businesses have faced in the past five years, seven out of 10 entrepreneurs would start their businesses all over again. Not only that, almost half of all Americans are harboring entrepreneurial dreams of their own. That data comes in spite of the fact that the same new research to revealContinue reading “Half of the americans wanted to be enterpreneurs, take action now”
Memories, happiness
Lighting up your face as I walk in the corner of a room Stepping in together and dancing to one tune Hearts beating as one, in close embrace and eyes closed Both knows the direction we are both threading For in creating memories, one has not to stand still But in motion, create something newContinue reading “Memories, happiness”