Speak Out Against Ill-Advised Coke-Doctors Partnership
Connie Bennett Recently, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)–in a move away from pharmaceutical funding–accepted a “strong six-figure” grant for a new “consumer alliance partnership” with the Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest beverage company, to create content about beverages and sweeteners for its award-winning consumer website, www.FamilyDoctor.org. The medical academy–which represented 94,614 family physicians,…
Read MoreBruce Willis ‘Not a Fan’ of Plastic Surgery
LOS ANGELES His ex-wife may be plagued with rumors of a love affair with surgery, but that doesn’t mean Bruce Willis is a fan. Despite rampant rumors that his ex-wife and good friend Demi Moore is a regular when it comes to going under the knife (although she frequently denies these claims) Bruce Willis doesn’t…
Read MoreAMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL – The Movie
The United States of America is known for being one of the wealthiest nations on the planet with the most opportunities for its citizens. In 2004 alone, Americans spent $12.4 billion (yes, billion!) on cosmetic surgery. With such an abundance of wealth, why are Americans so discontent? Too much television and easy access to plastic…
Read MoreTHE AMAZING CUCUMBER
This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of their “Spotlight on the Home” series that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to solve common problems. 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6,…
Read MoreLearn the secret sauce of success – OPTIMISM
Learn how optimism can be a competitive edge in any business and in any job. Optimists are better negotiators, close more deals and make more money. Learn 5 key strategies of optimism that make a real difference. This call is absolutely free – the only cost are the long distance charges. Register at www.secretsauce.eventbrite.com Registration is required…
Read MoreThe Funny but Not So Laughable After Effects of Plastic Surgery
By Cynthia Rowland Just when you thought it was safe to indulge your whimsical fantasies of a younger looking face using the latest and greatest plastic surgery techniques, you discover the tell-tale signs of injections and surgery to be blatant indicators of the ugly truth: these procedures can disfigure you and leave ugly reminders like…
Read MoreGolden Elixir Salad Dressing Recipe
excerpt from: ‘Essential Cuisine – Healthy Cooking Classes 6 DVD Set’ ½ cup Extra Virgin Flax seed oil or Olive Oil 1 Whole lemon juiced 2 tbsp Raw sesame tahini ¼ cup Tamari soy sauce (low-sodium, wheat free if possible) ¼ cup Spring water 2 tsp Dried kelp seasoning 1 Small clove garlic* 1 tsp…
Read MoreHere’s How You Can REALLY Avoid Heart Disease – Without Drugs
by Jerome Burne, as featured in ‘Food Matters‘ What’s the best way of telling if you are at a raised risk of heart disease? Most people would probably say their cholesterol level, because too much can block your arteries. That’s why the NHS spends more than £1/2 billion a year on statins to treat high…
Read MoreFacial Magic, Dentists and the Ritz Carlton in Clayton, MO
What a wonderful city St Louis is! I had such a great time presenting Facial Magic to a group of 20+ dentists, working with Carol from KMOV-TV lifting her eyebrows and upper eyes and the seminar at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton was well attended thanks to the efforts of Karen Newman and Sami Douglass.…
Read MoreDo you take Groupons?
(AP) — Bargain hunting. It just isn’t for individuals, anymore. You’ve heard of coupons — now, there’s a site called “Groupon” — that offers ways to make online bargains available to groups of people seeking deals. The site lets users visit the home page and click on a deal for the day. If enough people…
Read More4 Ways to Keep Your Brain Limber
By Gabrielle Leblanc (OPRAH.com) — We are creatures of habit; we love a good routine because doing the same old same old doesn’t take much mental effort. But getting stuck in certain ways of thinking can hinder our ability to both enjoy and respond effectively to new situations. Like a body, the mind needs regular…
Read MoreNo Deaths From Vitamins or Minerals Poison Control Statistics Prove Supplements’ Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, October 14, 2009 No Deaths From Vitamins or Minerals Poison Control Statistics Prove Supplements’ Safety (OMNS, October 14, 2009) There was not even one death caused by a vitamin or dietary mineral in 2007, according to the most recent statistics available from the U.S. National Poison Data System.…
Read MoreBunny lines, the biggest botox giveaway
By DANICA LO Everyone knows that a puffy duckbill lip or a permantly surprised raised brow means a celeb’s probably been dabbling in surgery of the cosmetic kind. These days, cheek and chin implants are blatant, and who wants a natural-looking boob job anymore? Hoist ’em high, sisters. But how can you tell if a…
Read MorePsoriasis: A Nuisance or a Deadly Disease?
By Brian Donnelly While all chronic health conditions are difficult to live with, the skin condition known as psoriasis not only has a negative effect on a person’s well-being, but it can also be fatal. Psoriasis is often unpleasant and debilitating for the 7.5 million Americans living with the disease, which presents as an unsightly…
Read MoreHazel McCallion Mayor of Mississauga, Canada 88 Years Young
Video published 2009 By Andrew Stevens, Political Editor (written in 2005) Though a separate municipal concern, the Canadian city of Mississauga has long had to exist within the shadow of its larger neighbour Toronto and has since been absorbed into its metropolitan sprawl. It is content to regard itself as part of the Greater Toronto…
Read MoreThinking of Getting Some New Shoes?
McQueen’s 12-inch heels Thursday 8 October, 2009 Alexander McQueen’s models hit the catwalk in sky-high heels for his Paris show. WOW. Our first question after seeing these amazing shoes was how on earth did Alexander McQueen‘s models walk down the catwalk in them? Answer: not very easily. The gaggle of stunningly attired models strutted gingerly…
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