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Astragalus for Swine Flu prevention
Last night as I was flipping around the channels I ran across Larry King on CNN talking to Dr Andrew Weil about health and specifically about the Swine Flu.
For anyone that has not seen or heard Dr Weil, he is a very interesting guy. He is not a big fan of drug companies, is really interested in alternative medicines and therapies and has the research to prove his point. And he really has the hippy look to him.
Anyway Dr Weil mentioned that Astragalus is available in health food stores as a capsule and that he would be taking it starting soon to avoid the Swine Flu (H1N1).
Secret Weight Loss Power of Blueberries
The health benefits of blueberries have long been touted. They are flavor-filled and nutritious, while still being very low in calories. In fact, researchers at Tufts University analyzed 60 fruits and vegetables to find out more about their antioxidant powers. Blueberries ended up at the top of the heap, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals.
Canadian researchers have now found that “biotransformed” blueberries with bacteria from the berry’s skin may help people fight obesity and diabetes.
In an animal study, diabetic and pre-diabetic mice saw a reduction in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
The key is the bacteria Serratia vaccinii. It’s
Should Employers Pay for Weight Loss Surgery?
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Instinctively, this question will likely generate a resounding “no way” from most people. Shockingly though (perhaps not so much?) this question isn’t hypothetical.
An Indiana court has ruled that a pizza shop must pay for a 340 pound employee’s weight-loss surgery, to ensure the success of another operation for a back injury he suffered at work.
Boston’s, The Gourmet Pizza, must pay for lap-band surgery for cook Adam Childers. Childers, who was then 25, weighed 340 pounds in March 2007 when he was accidentally struck in the back by a freezer door.
Believe, Achieve and Succeed
This week I watched with fascination as a 5’6″ Georgia teen, ranked 70th in the world, triumphed over her six foot Russian opponent at the US Open Tennis event. That was the fourth top seeded Russian she’s summarily dismissed since her debut at Wimbledon this year. Known as the Georgia “spark plug”, Melanie Oudin is a wonder to watch. But what caught my eye were her shoes. It wasn’t the neon rainbow colors, but the area on the side of her shoe at her heel that grabbed my attention. On each shoe, she had one word printed like a billboard of motivation -”Believe”. When questioned about it, she simply declared, “I know I can succeed because I really believe it.” Observing her is a lesson in what it takes to succeed. She’s not perfect and actually capitalizes on that. Continue reading…