I decided to give myself a very special present for my 31st birthday. A present that I would cherish for the rest of my life. A present that would make my son proud of me.
I decided to try out for a semi-pro football team. What makes this so odd? I was told by the college coach of a small 3-7 football team that I was too old, at 29, and I would just get in their way. On the day I turned 31, January the 22, I made a semi-pro team.
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Often called the new wonder food, soy has gained acceptance as a main ingredient to the vegetarians. Soy is well known thanks to it’s many health benefits.
These benefits include the fact soy has zero cholesterol so it helps to reduce the risk of heart disease and many types of cancer – specifically colon, prostate, and breast. Since cancer and heart disease combined cause over a million deaths per year in the United States this is powerful and beneficial knowledge to know.
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The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. So, who needs to worry about using sunblock? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention– Everyone.
If you’re like most people, even the fairest of the fair, it’s less likely that you are concerned with wearing sunscreen on an average day as compared to spending a day at the beach. But guess what? Everyone should be concerned on every day that the sun rises. Even though some skin types are not prone to burning, they, too, are at risk for skin cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Since about age 12, women usually set out on a crusade to find the perfect skin care regimen. We read magazines, we get facials, we consult experts, we ask our mothers and we try every new product on the market. Unfortunately, men are taught early on that caring about their skin is a ‘chick thing,’ but it’s not! Men get old too!
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Many people do not understand the importance of vitamin B. Vitamin B is very critical for hair growth according to past studies in that area. Men who eat foods filled with vitamin B are less prone to suffer hair loss. It is essential to have vitamin B, which improves the general quality and thickness of hair.
In addition, vitamin A is critical for hair growth. You should ingest fatty acids to obtain a good amount of vitamin A. Flaxseed oil, primrose, and salmon oil are some good sources. Consuming these fatty acids will provide you with vitamin A, which is necessary to improve hair growth. If hair loss is a concern, you should make sure that you are getting enough vitamin A and B. Read the rest of this entry »
Sometimes people say “I Love You” so often and mean it so lightly, that it loses its impact. Here are a few of the ways our family says and shows love to each other.
When our son was very young, probably 2-3 years old, we did a lot of hand holding in order to get where we wanted without losing him. My sister taught him that if she squeezed his hand three times it meant “I Love You.” Whenever she did it, he always squeezed her hand back three times. Every once in a while (now that he’s a teenager) we’ll be out and about. I reach over for his hand and give it three quick squeezes. He always turns and smiles at me and squeezes my hand back.
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We know that there are 900 diseases which are caused by mineral and vitamin defieciency, and that humans and animals require about 90+ nutrients for health. We also know that our soils in the US are deficient in the nutrients needed to promote health. Plants CANNOT make minerals, so if the minerals are not in the soil, we need to supplement our diets.
The top 5 signs of mineral deficiency follow:
1. White, Gray, or Silver Hair: (Copper Deficiency)
2. Age Spots, Liver Spot: (Trans-Fatty Acid: ie Hydrogenated Oils)
3. Cracked Cuticles, Hang-nails, Cracks on sides of fingers and thumbs: (Lack of Essential Fatty Acids)
4. Noisy Joints, Muscle Twitches, Muscle Spasms, Ringing Ears, Loose Teeth, and Receeding Gums: (Lack of Calcium)
5. Pica: (Food Cravings, binge eating behavior): Your body is trying to tell you that it needs something it is not getting).
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There is no substitute for a good meteor shower, lounging around a fire will do just as well. Ever wonder what there is to eat in from of a fire besides marshmallows? Here’s our solutions, tested in the cold wintry landscape north of Montreal:
This bonfire night menu is simplicity itself and much of the preparation can be done the day before. As a busy student, I like to keep all recipes to the minimum of ingredients and effort, and I enjoy cheating with good-quality, ready-made foods, too. Around the bonfire, you’re sure to enjoy the hot roasted potatoes eaten out of newspaper cones, while a large jug of hot, fragrant apple juice will help keep the chill out of the evening air. Later a hotpot of garlicky sausages and beans will entice your hungry guests inside. You will find this bonfire feast is even easier to make and a lot more fun if you encourage your friends to help out with the toffee apple cakes and the fudge custard–no food fights allowed. Cook’s Timeplan up to 1 day ahead: Toss the potatoes in the oil and seasoning ready to roast. Read the rest of this entry »
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Our Recommended Teeth Whitening & Cleaning Regimen:
To reiterate – it is best to perform this routine first in the morning after breakfast, and later after you have finished eating for the day, just before bed. The process takes up to twenty more minutes, so plan accordingly. Once you get it down, it will be so easy and your results will happen fast.
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While it is true that teeth whitening is primarily cosmetic, most people with white teeth also possess healthy teeth; this is why the two go together. To get the best results toward achieving a sparkling smile, you need to find the highest quality teeth whitener as well as performing a regular daily oral care routine. Find out our top pick to get the whitest smile you could ever have. Read the rest of this entry »