So, this is fun! Paula Begoun has some videos on uTube showing makeup application. I enjoyed this one on eye shadow. Maybe you don't like playing with makeup like I do but it's still interesting! Click here to watch the video
New ideas are always fun.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Brain foods
Okay, we all know by now that exercising your brain (puzzles, physical exercise) is the way to stay sharp throughout life. And hey - we should all do it. But Dr. Oz (who is everywhere now, courtesy of Oprah) says these foods also help. And if you're like me, it's easier for you to eat your way to brain health than it is to find new puzzles! So here goes:
Blueberries: Compounds in the bright berries may help shield against harmful processes tied to Alzheimer's disease and premature brain aging.
Eggs: This breakfast favorite is loaded with selenium -- a mineral that could help make your brain years younger.
Mustard: What makes mustard so amazing? Turmeric. Getting just 17 milligrams of it a day -- about a teaspoon of mustard -- can help activate genes that control the cleanup of cellular waste in your brain. (Note: I just read elsewhere that turmeric has a compound that starves fat cells - yay!)
Salmon: This pink fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, including the type thought to have the most antiaging effects on the brain. A DHA supplement is another way to get your omega-3s.
Kale: Getting at least three servings a day of dark, leafy greens high in carotenoids and flavonoids can slow mental decline associated with aging.
So play your way to health or eat your way to health - choose whichever you want!
Blessings!
Blueberries: Compounds in the bright berries may help shield against harmful processes tied to Alzheimer's disease and premature brain aging.
Eggs: This breakfast favorite is loaded with selenium -- a mineral that could help make your brain years younger.
Mustard: What makes mustard so amazing? Turmeric. Getting just 17 milligrams of it a day -- about a teaspoon of mustard -- can help activate genes that control the cleanup of cellular waste in your brain. (Note: I just read elsewhere that turmeric has a compound that starves fat cells - yay!)
Salmon: This pink fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, including the type thought to have the most antiaging effects on the brain. A DHA supplement is another way to get your omega-3s.
Kale: Getting at least three servings a day of dark, leafy greens high in carotenoids and flavonoids can slow mental decline associated with aging.
So play your way to health or eat your way to health - choose whichever you want!
Blessings!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Noetic Science
I'm just finishing Dan Brown's newest book, The Lost Symbol (which, by the way, is much better written than his previous books - while still being, of course, an exciting read) and I now want to go to Washington, DC. (Read the book to find out why!)
As with his previous books, he's introducing everyone to new "real world" information as well as creating a level of fictional excitement. I had never heard of noetic science and it's a fascinating field. If you'd like to learn more about it, google it or go to http://www.noetic.org/index.cfm and get an introduction to it.
If you're prejudiced against the Masons (shame on you!), you may have some trouble with the book since it revolves around the Masons and likes the organization. Hang in there - the Masons are not what you may think!
Blessings.
As with his previous books, he's introducing everyone to new "real world" information as well as creating a level of fictional excitement. I had never heard of noetic science and it's a fascinating field. If you'd like to learn more about it, google it or go to http://www.noetic.org/index.cfm and get an introduction to it.
If you're prejudiced against the Masons (shame on you!), you may have some trouble with the book since it revolves around the Masons and likes the organization. Hang in there - the Masons are not what you may think!
Blessings.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Beef!
Okay, I know that this is self-serving, but I SO love a good piece of rare beef. (Even typing about it makes me crave a piece!) So I have to share this from an article on "superfoods" from Prevention magazine. You can find the whole list of foods here: http://www.prevention.com/25healthyfoods/index.html
Lean beef is one of the best-absorbed sources of iron there is. (Too-little iron can cause anemia.) Adding as little as 1 ounce of beef per day can make a big difference in the body’s ability to absorb iron from other sources, says Mary J. Kretsch, PhD, a researcher at the USDA-ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center in Davis, CA. Beef also packs plenty of zinc (even minor deficiencies may impair memory) and B vitamins, which help your body turn food into energy.
If you can, splurge on grass-fed. Compared with grain-fed beef, it has twice the concentration of vitamin E, a powerful brain-boosting antioxidant. It’s also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Because this type of beef tends to be lower in overall fat, it can be tough—so marinate it, and use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Lean beef is one of the best-absorbed sources of iron there is. (Too-little iron can cause anemia.) Adding as little as 1 ounce of beef per day can make a big difference in the body’s ability to absorb iron from other sources, says Mary J. Kretsch, PhD, a researcher at the USDA-ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center in Davis, CA. Beef also packs plenty of zinc (even minor deficiencies may impair memory) and B vitamins, which help your body turn food into energy.
If you can, splurge on grass-fed. Compared with grain-fed beef, it has twice the concentration of vitamin E, a powerful brain-boosting antioxidant. It’s also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Because this type of beef tends to be lower in overall fat, it can be tough—so marinate it, and use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Apple Cider Vinegar revs your metabolism?
According to a Japanese study, one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day revs your metabolism and therefore aids in weight loss. Hey - apple cider vinegar cuts gall bladder attacks AND revs your metabolism? Sounds like a miracle food to me!
Thursday, September 03, 2009
what happened to me?? : )
Well, I'm back! I was ill (gall bladder - my yoga teacher says apple cider vinegar and oil, I've read the blogs and it seems that apple cider vinegar and apple juice really cuts an attack - i sure wish i'd known that) and then had updates to do. (Which, by the way, is really difficult when you're dehydrated - I lost 6 lbs in a day and a half and most of them came back on, darn!) So now I think I've caught up on everything and I'll be posting again. Geez - no time to be ill. And it seems that it's just like when you had kids at home - everyone wants you to keep doing everything!!
So, tips for today: Again, apple juice with some apple cider vinegar helps your gall bladder - and some say add a little olive oil and the stone passes too. Also, remember when I wrote that you shouldn't wash with soap/lotion in the morning, just splash with water? Well, I read that again in Prevention magazine - but use cold water. Supposed to be even better.
I promise - I'll keep writing. Just hang in there with me! ; ) Blessings!
So, tips for today: Again, apple juice with some apple cider vinegar helps your gall bladder - and some say add a little olive oil and the stone passes too. Also, remember when I wrote that you shouldn't wash with soap/lotion in the morning, just splash with water? Well, I read that again in Prevention magazine - but use cold water. Supposed to be even better.
I promise - I'll keep writing. Just hang in there with me! ; ) Blessings!
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