THE FOLLOWING WAS SENT TO ME BY GLEN.....AND IT SEEMS LIKE AN IMPORTANT THING TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE....DOES IT REALLY WORK, WELL, AS THE LITTLE OLD LADY SAID, WHO WAS GIVING A MAN WHO DIED "CHICKEN SOUP"........WHEN TOLD BY A COP," LADY THE MAN IS DEAD" SHE REPLIED, "VELL, IT COULDNT HURT"!
Ginger: Calms Nausea
HOW IT WORKS: Chinese medical texts dating back to the fourth century BC tout ginger’s antinausea properties, and modern clinical studies offer scientific proof that it works–a substance in ginger shuts down a nerve receptor in the body that triggers the vomiting reflex. TRY TO GET: Juice from 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger four times a day. USE IT: Add 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger and a few drops of toasted sesame oil to your usual tuna salad recipe for an Asian-style flavor.
Basil: Combats Colds
HOW IT WORKS: Basil is rich in antioxidants, which help boost immunity. It’s also an antimicrobial, which fights the germs that can cause colds. TRY TO GET: 1 to 2 tablespoons a day. USE IT: Toss 1 tablespoon chopped basil into a shrimp stir-fry during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Or slice strawberries, toss with honey, and set aside for 15 minutes until juicy. Then top with a few tablespoons of finely chopped basil.
Cinnamon: Fights Diabetes
HOW IT WORKS: People with type-2 diabetes have difficulty processing insulin, the hormone that tells cells to remove excess sugar from the bloodstream. But studies show that cinnamon contains a substance that can help cells respond to insulin. The result? A reduction of blood sugar levels by an average of 18 percent to 29 percent, according to a recent Pakistani study. TRY TO GET: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (or one stick) a day. USE IT: Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon into 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and spread over apple slices.
Rosemary: Improves Memory
HOW IT WORKS: “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance,” Ophelia said to Hamlet more than 400 years ago. Today, a variety of studies back up Ophelia’s claim. The ursolic acid in rosemary inhibits the breakdown of a neurotransmitter essential for memory. TRY TO GET: 1 to 2 teaspoons a day. USE IT: Make a rosemary-infused simple syrup by mixing 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 sprigs rosemary. Bring to a boil so sugar dissolves, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle over a fall fruit salad of chopped apples, pears, and red grapes. Use 1 cup syrup to 4 cups fruit.
Garlic: Reduces Cholesterol
HOW IT WORKS: Although researchers disagree about how effective garlic really is at lowering cholesterol, a review of several studies conducted by the Linus Pauling Institute found that people who took garlic for three months had a 6 percent to 11 percent reduction in total cholesterol. Because garlic is an antioxidant, it may prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the arteries. TRY TO GET: 3 to 5 crushed cloves a day. USE IT: Roast up to 5 garlic cloves, and add to homemade hummus before pureeing.
Nutmeg: Lowers Blood Pressure
HOW IT WORKS: “Warming spices” like nutmeg can bring blood from the center of the body to the skin. This helps disperse the blood more evenly throughout the body, reducing overall pressure. TRY TO GET: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day. USE IT: Steam 1 head of broccoli and one potato until soft, and then puree with 1/4 cup butter and 4 to 5 gratings of fresh nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
Cloves: Helps Arthritis Pain
HOW IT WORKS: According to Chinese medicine, cloves have hot and moving properties that relieve arthritis pain caused by cold and stagnation. Cloves contain a phytochemical that interrupts the pathways of a protein complex in the body that’s been linked to inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. TRY TO GET: 1/2 teaspoon a day. USE IT: Saute 1 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped), 1 clove garlic (crushed), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon cloves in 1 tablespoon olive oil. After 3 minutes, add 4 cups shredded rhubarb chard, and fry until soft and tender, about 5 minutes. Serve hot with chicken or fish.
Turmeric: Curbs Inflammation
HOW IT WORKS: An ancient spice that gives curry its deep golden-orange color, turmeric reduces the inflammation in the body that causes pain. Curcumin, a component in turmeric, inhibits cell enzymes that contribute to inflammation. TRY TO GET: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day. USE IT: Add a dash to organic canned soups, such as tomato, lentil, or black bean varieties.
Thyme: Eases a Cough
HOW IT WORKS: Thyme is an antispasmodic, which helps with bouts of nonstop coughing. Thyme’s antiseptic properties also make it very effective against inflammation of the throat, which can cause coughing. TRY TO GET: 2 to 3 teaspoons a day. USE IT: For a simple vinaigrette, whisk together 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves with 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons extra-virgin
i HAD MADE A HUGE AMOUNT OF BEEF PAPRIKASH YESTERDAY, FROM THE LEFT OVER 93% TASTLESS CHOP MEAT FROM THE "A & P".. tHE TRUTH, EVEN THE PAPRIKASH WASNT SO WONDERFUL...SO, WITH A LITTLE MAGIC, CONSISTING OF CATSUP, CRUSH TOMATOES, AND A LOT OF CHLLI POWDER AND A CAN OF BEANS, I TRANSFORMED THE HUNGARIAN DISH, INTO SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHILLI CON CARNE...AND IT BECAME DELICIOUS......NICE AND SPICY, WITH THE HINT OF ONIONS, RED AND GREEN PEPPER, HMMMMMM
OBAMAS SPEECH TO KIDS YESTERDAY WAS WONDERFUL...THE LYING REPUBLICANS JUST TRIED AS USUAL TO MAKE HIM LOOK BAD, AS HE IS TRYING TO BE EVERYONES PRESIDENT....THE SPEECH WAS ALMOST AN EXTENTION OF THE CONCEPT OF KENNEDYS LINE IN A SPEECH"ASK NOT WHAT THE COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU,BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY" sTAY IN SCHOOL, LEARN, AND BECOME SOMETHING.....AND BY DOING THAT YOU WILL MAKE AMERICA A BETTER PLACE. HE WAS NOT PUSHING SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM.. OR ANY AGENDA...BUT GOOD COMMON SENSE.
AND YOU KNOW, THEY CALLED ROOSEVELT A SOCIALIST. WELL, THAT GOD FOR SOCIAL SECURITY...WITH MY MONTHLY CHECK, I AM PAYING THE REDICULOUS HIGH TAXES ON MY LITTLE HOUSE, WITH WATER IN THE BASEMENT IN A FLOOD ZONE IN WAYNE.... and if Socialism is defined by taking care of people who cannot take care of them selves, well then folks, I guess I just might be a socialist!! Lets give medical care to those who cannot afford it...and put a roof over the heads of the homeless..NO ONE wants to be homeless..No one is that lazy..although they might be mentally ill. Just handing out money to anyone....is another thing. If people are able bodied, and can work, THEY SHOULD WORK. iF THERE ARE NO JOBS, THEN THE GOVERNMENT MIGHT COME IN AND CREATE JOBS... LIKE ROOSEVELT CREATED THE WORKS PROGRESS ACT.....BUILD, REPAIR,CLEAN..PLANT...BEAUTIFY.....
SOCIALISM IS NOT A DIRTY WORD...AND IT IS NOT THE SAME AS COMMUNISM....cOMMUNISM, THE GOVERNMENT OWNS ALL THE BUSINESSES...EVERYONE IS SUPPOSED TO BE EQUAL...LIVE IN COMMUNES...ETC.. NO, THAT RARELY WORKS AND I AM AGAISNT THAT, ALTHOUGHT, IT DID WORK SOMEWHAT IN CHINA, BRINGING THEM INTO THE 20TH CENTURY, AND NOW THEY ARE FLOURISHING.....ALMOST BETTER THAN WE ARE...BUT EVEN IN CHINA, AND THE FABULOUS NEW CITIES, THEY ARE PARTNERED WITH OTHER COUNTRIES IN BUSINESS...CAPITLISM IS MIXED WITH THEIR BRAND OF COMMUNISM.......i STILL WILL TAKE CAPITALISM, BUT WE NEED TO PUT RESTRAINTS ON HUGE CORPORATIONS WHO SCREW THE PEOPLE, JUST LIKE THE COMMUNISTS SCREW THEIR PEOPLE......
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