Monday, April 27, 2009

Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)


This excerpt is from an article of a woman who's mother passed due to the unawareness of this deadly ingredient, please read....
I would like to thank those of you who expressed condolences on the recent passing of my mother. She suffered a hemorrhagic stroke while she was driving home from my house on 7/30 and passed away on 8/3. My mother's stroke and passing was an enormous shock to my family because she did not have any symptoms or risk factors for a stroke. Just the week before she had gone to her doctor for a check up and received a clean bill of health. She did, however, develop a cold while she was visiting me and had taken Alka Seltzer Cold Plus for 3 days. Since her passing, we have
learned that Alka Seltzer is one of the many cold medicines that contains
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) which can cause hemorrhagic stokes or cerebral bleeding even with the first use. Pharmaceutical companies have known about this danger for years, we unfortunately, did not.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to remove phenylpropanolamine (PPA) from all drug products and has requested that all drug companies discontinue marketing products containing PPA. In addition, FDA has issued a public health advisory concerning phenylpropanolamine. This drug is an ingredient that was used in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription cough and cold medications as a decongestant and in OTC weight loss products.
Scientists at Yale University School of Medicine recently issued a report entitled "Phenylpropanolamine & Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke: Final Report of the Hemorrhagic Stroke Project." This study reports that taking PPA increases the risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic stroke is very low, FDA recommends that consumers not use any products that contain PPA.
PLEASE READ YOUR LABELS AND CONSIDERED YOURSELF TOTALLY AWARE!!!

Friday, April 24, 2009

Cell phone vs. Bible


Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!

P.S. DO WHAT YOU THINK GOD WOULD WANT YOU TO DO WITH THIS EMAIL

Trust in the Lord and *ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)

Have a blessed and wonderful day!

Cell phone vs. Bible

Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!

pS. DO WHAT YOU THINK GOD WOULD WANT YOU TO DO WITH THIS EMAIL

Trust in the Lord and *ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)

Have a blessed and wonderful day!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Continue the Healthy Basket


Instead of chips and dip... pack baked tortilla chips and serve with salsa, which is low-calorie and full of healthy fiber and vitamins. "Or treat friends and family to seasoned air-popped popcorn," says Steinback.

Instead of cookies and brownies... satisfy your dessert cravings with sugar-fr*ee Jell-O, low-calorie pudding or fresh fruit. For an extra treat, add a dollop of low-fat whipped cream.

And don't forget Steinback's rule for food safety: If the temperature is 85 degrees or higher, throw away any picnic food that's been left out longer than 1 hour.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

A Tisket, A Tasket, A Very Healthy Basket


A picnic in the park is a good time for the whole gang, but a basket of unhealthy food will leave you with no energy for the fun and games. "While you can't control the weather or ant invasions, you can control what is packed in your picnic basket,"

Instead of mayonnaise-laden sandwiches... stuff whole grain pita pockets with veggies like lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers and shredded carrots. Add some beans or chopped grilled chicken, and top with a simple dressing of oil and vinegar.

We'll continue tomorrow with more health picnic ideas to make this warm weather baskets very healthy!!!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Children Trips


As the weather is getting warmer and we take our children on trips here's a very fun way to ensure our children are safe.

http://tattooswithapurpose.com/orderkitshere.html


This site sells temporary tattoos for children. You can write your phone number etc. on when you go to a park or beach.
What a wonderful idea for field trips!

Friday, April 10, 2009

Healing

On a related note, you might want to brew a cup. The scent of coffee beans may relieve stress. (Hey, Starbucks...we smell a product extension!)

Use a different organ to beat stress -- a small study shows that chewing gum can help relieve anxiety and increase alertness.

According to the Mayo Clinic, self-massage can help reduce tension and anxiety (without the bill!). Try these techniques to give yourself a hand.

Next time you board an international flight, skip the in-flight meal to stay alert for your arrival...turns out, fasting might prevent jetlag.

Does a glass of wine make you sneezy or stuffy? You might not be allergic, but wine may actually compound other food allergies.

RELAX!!!!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Healing



This is the perfect week to take time to heal.....

We know most of you are too busy to scour health journals for the latest findings, so we're doing it for you. Keep an eye out for our "Study Time" features to get the latest research that's relevant to your well-being.

According to a recent study, incense helps alleviate depression, which means the key to a better mood might be right under your nose.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Carbs complete


Thanks, Mother Nature! Resistant starch is found naturally in legumes (beans are the best sources), bananas (especially under-ripe ones), potatoes, barley, brown rice, corn and other unprocessed whole grains (read: in their natural form).

The catch: While bananas have benefits in the raw, the others get their resistant starch during the cooling process after cooking. Since reheating destroys the benefits, only cool foods will do the trick. Try cold salads like this light potato version and this salad with corn and beans.

Now in stores: You can also bake goods with resistant starch by using Hi-Maize flour -- replace up to 1/4 of the regular flour in your favorite recipe or use one of these specialty recipes. Or try these breads made from brown rice and corn to make a "resistandwich."

Monday, April 6, 2009

The Carbs You Can't Resist


What if we said indulging in your favorite starchy carbs could do your body (and skinny jeans) good?

Studies show foods with resistant starch help you slim down, improve digestion and fight disease by "resisting" immediate digestion, keeping you full like dietary fiber.

Updates continued tomorrow about good carbs....

Thursday, April 2, 2009

And the answer is...

The Mediterranean diet sure is healthy, and compared with its competitor, so is this Mediterranean flatbread pizza. These portions are large, so you'd want to share with a friend. Here's the nutrient breakdown for HALF of this pizza pie: 420 calories, 15 grams of fat (23% daily value), 4 grams saturated fat (20% daily value), and 1,030 milligrams of sodium (43% of your upper limit). For half a pizza with so much great taste, these numbers sound pretty good. Uno's Roasted Eggplant, Spinach & Feta flatbread pizza weighs in much higher. For HALF of this pizza, you'd consume 565 calories, 23.5 grams of fat (36% of your daily value), 10.5 grams of saturated fat (over 50% of your daily limit), and slightly less sodium (1,060 mg). The only good thing about this option is that it also packs more fiber (8 grams per half pizza) and protein (more than 25 grams per half). You don't have to swear off pizza to lose weight--just watch those portions sizes and fatty toppings. Vegetable-based pizzas are always a healthier alternative to meats and still offer plenty of flavor and nutrition.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Flatbread pizzas from Uno Chicago Grill



Uno Chicago Grill offers a variety of pizzas, salads and entrees. When you're watching your weight, you'll probably stay away from their deep dish pizzas in favor of those made on flatbread, which are described as "a lighter alternative" to traditional pizza. This section of the menu has a handful of gourmet options. The Roasted Eggplant, Spinach & Feta pizza is topped with sun-dried and plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, basil pesto and mozzarella. With no meat in sight and healthy veggies galore, it sure sounds like a dieter's dream, right? Then there's Uno's Mediterranean pizza. The Mediterranean diet gets plenty of good press as a healthy way to eat and shed pounds. This pizza is very similar to the first (spinach, tomatoes, basil pesto, feta) but also has kalamata olives and Parmesan cheese. Between these two very similar pizzas with two very different nutrient breakdowns, which is lower in fat?