Charles Bonnet syndrome—elderly people and visual hallucinations Anu Jacob, research fellow1, Sanjeev Prasad2, Mike Boggild, consultant neurologist3, Sanjeev Chandratre, consultant4 1 Department of Neurosciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L9 7LJ, 2 Care of the Elderly, Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax HX3 0PW, 3 Walton…
Eating Blueberries Slashes Colon Cancer Risk:Adding blueberries to your diet may be a natural way to prevent colon cancer, according to researchers at Rutgers University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.In a study of 18 rats with colon cancer, those fed a diet supplemented with blueberry compound pterostilbene had 57 percent fewer pre-cancerous lesions after eight weeks compared to the control group…. Adding blueberries to your ground meat before cooking it (ideally at low temperatures) is also an ideal way to prevent cancer-causing heterocyclic amines (HCA) from forming.Though blueberries are low in sugar, it’s best to eat them in moderation to keep your insulin levels from spiking.As for colon cancer, now the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, it’s considered one of the most preventable forms of cancer.
Entertaining Kids for a Dollar or Less — Without the TV:Kids today are so enamored with TV, video games, and computers that they’re — at best — missing out on many of the simple joys of childhood, and at worst are increasing their risk of at least 15 different side effects, including obesity, cancer, diabetes, aggressive behavior, and more.There’s absolutely no reason for your children to be watching two hours of TV a day — as 83 percent of kids 6 and under do…. If you need some simple ideas to have fun with your kids, with no TV involved, this LifeHack article has 10 greats ones that cost $1 or less, such as:Using large cardboard boxes to make houses and castlesPlanting something in your gardenLetting kids run through a water sprinklerMaking paper airplanesA telephone made from tin cans and stringLooking for even more fun activities for you and your children?
Mark TwainI contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is Like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. Winston ChurchillA government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard ShawDemocracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries. Douglas Casey, Classmate of Bill Clinton at Georgetown UniversityGiving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P.J…. O’RourkeIn general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other. Voltaire (1764)Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.Pericles (430 B.C)No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.Mark Twain (1866)Talk is cheap ..
A 10-year study that compared organic and non-organic tomatoes found that the organic varieties contained more antioxidant flavonoids.Specifically, levels of two flavonoids — quercetin and kaempferol — were 79 percent and 97 percent higher, respectively, in the organic tomatoes…. They’re known to fight high blood pressure, heart disease, certain forms of cancer and dementia.If this study spurs more people to recognize the benefits of growing food without toxic pesticides and fertilizers, and in the most nutrient-rich soil as possible, then it’s done its job.You should seek out foods grown in this way as much as possible, and remember that you can sometimes find locally grown foods that are organically grown, yet the small farmers have not been able to afford the certification process to legally claim that they are.Of course, these foods will give you the same health and taste benefits, and have the added bonus of not taking up valuable fuel to be transported across the country or farther.Now, while organic produce is likely to be more nutritious for you and your family, don’t be fooled by the processed organic foods that have recently hit the market claiming to be healthy.