Discover the Magical Mushrooms That Fight Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes and More

Discover the Magical Mushrooms That Fight Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes and More

Maitake

Maitake is among the “super foods” whose health benefits are known for thousands of years. It is rich in antioxidants and contains components called polysaccharides that benefit the immune system, cardiovascular system and even help fight cancer.The name maitake comes from Japanese and means “dancing mushroom”. The Japanese used to say that the lucky person who finds the mushroom will dance with joy, as its benefits are priceless. Due to its special shape there have been many other nicknames like hen-of-the-woods, ram’s head and sheep’s head.

Maitake and cancer

Most studies in this field were made using medical extraction of the mushroom, which was found to encourage the creation of immune cells that destroy cancer cells and fight tumor development. The anti-cancer ability of maitake is attributed to its unique polysaccharides.

In 1997 it was found that maitake has an impact on the efficiency of chemotherapy, as it works synergistically with chemotherapy drug called mitomycin. It was also found that maitake has beneficial effect on cancer patients even if they discontinued the chemotherapy due to the severe side effects. A relief was also found from symptoms in cancer patients who have suffered a loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea and hair loss.

In a study conducted at the Kobe University in Japan it was found that there is a link between the consumption of the mushroom’s medical extract and the body’s ability to fight cancer. The study included patients of various types of cancer in different stages of the disease. The surprising results of the study have shown that more than half of patients with lung, liver and breast cancer had a significant halt in the deterioration of the disease. Also in other cancers including brain, stomach and blood cancer there was an improvement, though smaller.

In a study done on humans in 2009 in Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center it was found that maitake has an effect on the immune system in cases of breast cancer. It was found that maitake stimulates immune cells called NK cells whose job is to destroy cancer cells.

Maitake and diabetes

Maitake holds a great promise for diabetes treatment. Studies at the Nishikyushu University in Japan have found that a menu rich in maitake positively affects insulin and blood sugar levels with no side effects. However, diabetic patients treated with insulin or other medications to lower blood sugar levels need to be careful with this mushroom, in order not to get hypoglycemia.

Maitake and the immune system

Studies that have examined the link between maitake and the immune system found that on one hand it has the ability to prevent over reaction of the immune system, as in the case of allergy for example, but on the other hand it is capable of stimulating the immune system when it is weak. In addition, regular consumption of maitake provides a nice amount of antioxidants, which together with the polysaccharides enhance the immune system.

Maitake and vascular and heart disease

Maitake also helps balance blood pressure and lower blood cholesterol levels. Alongside the ability to improve blood sugar levels, it is an ideal food for patients who suffer from metabolic syndrome.

Shiitake

Also shiitake has a long history of medical uses thanks to its nutrients, especially polysaccharides. Other important components in shiitake are a protein called lentin, phytosterols named ergosterol that helps reduce blood cholesterol, amino acids and minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper and zinc. In addition, it is an excellent source of vitamins B and D and dietary fiber.

Shiitake and cancer

The unique polysaccharide lentinan has a beneficial effect on the immune system as it is anti-microbial, anti-viral and an has an effect on blood cholesterol. Lentinan affects the immune system by helping fight against cancer cells and inhibits their development. Shiitake was found to inhibit tumor growth by encouraging cancer cell death (apoptosis). The anti-cancer ability of shiitake is attributed to its unique polysaccharides as well as other components.

Also studies on humans found that shiitake has an impact on life expectancy of patients with colon and stomach cancer who received at the same time chemotherapy. Most of the studies conducted in this field were made using the medical extraction of the mushroom, but recently it is believed that eating the mushroom has health benefits in cancer prevention, particularly prostate cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.

Shiitake and the immune system

Many studies have examined the relationship between shiitake and the immune system. As in maitake, is was found that shiitake has on one hand the ability to prevent over stimulation of the immune system as in the case of allergy, and on the other hand is capable of stimulating the immune system when it is weak.

Medical extraction of the mushroom has been shown to be effective in the treatment of bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Shiitake has an interesting effect on the specific type of immune cells called macrophages. These cells are responsible, among other things, for identifying and destroying cancer cells. the shiitake mushroom is able to trigger these cells and thus improve the immune system in identifying cancer cells and destroying them.

Shiitake and flu

Studies that have examined the consumption of shiitake in the daily menu have found that it is effective in treating flu and other problems associated with viral or bacterial infections. This is an intriguing area of research that is just at the beginning, and is believed to continue to yield important and interesting information.

Shiitake and heart and cardiovascular diseases

Shiitake protects against cardiovascular and heart diseases by preventing the development of plaque on the blood vessels walls. In order for the plaque to develop, there is a need to have a certain protein that involves in this process. Shiitake contains substances that inhibit the protein and thus prevents its accumulation on the walls of the blood vessels.

Oxidative stress is a significant factor in the acceleration and development of atherosclerotic plaque, so you may wish to include in your daily menu a large amount of antioxidants as much as possible. Shiitake is rich in three minerals known as strong antioxidants: manganese, selenium and zinc, as well as other elements known in their strong antioxidant ability, such as ergothioneine.

Shiitake and iron deficiency

Shiitake is an excellent source of iron from non-animal food source. Studies on laboratory mice showed that the mushroom not only contains a nice amount of iron, but also its availability is higher than that of common iron supplements.

Medical safety notes

Shiitake also contain proteins called purines. Purines break down in the body in a process that creates uric acid, and there are people whose body struggles to eliminate this acid. As a result, the acid is being accumulated, usually in the joints, causing gout. Another problem that can arise from the accumulation of uric acid is kidney stones, so people who tend to suffer from kidney stones should avoid consuming this mushroom.

Where to find these mushrooms

As the miatake is native to the north-eastern part of Japan and North America, you can get it fresh in these areas, or dried and as a supplement (capsules or extract) online.

Shiitake is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries. Shiitake is also dried and sold as preserved food. These are rehydrated by soaking in water before using. There is a global industry in shiitake production, with local farms in most western countries in addition to large scale import from Asia. It also comes as a supplement form (capsules or extract) that can be bought online. Some supplements combine the two mushrooms in capsules or extract forms.

If you are interested in the link between certain foods and cancer, you might be interested to find out which vegetable reduces the risk of lung cancer, which is most deadly cancer, and each year it kills 1.2 million people worldwide:

Reduce The Risk For Lung Cancer With This Vegetable

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20 Anti-Aging Herbs and Spices to Add to Your Diet

The typical American diet that is high in simple carbohydrates--white flour, white salt, and processed food--is aging us. We are getting all the bulk without the nutrients, plus adding to our propensity for developing real food cravings. So whether you are a vegetarian or an omnivore, you can start to reverse aging by simply choosing to eat the right foods to keep you full of vim, vigor, and vitality, especially over the holidays.

The easiest way to make sure you are getting more nutrients into every meal.

Every time you flavor your meals with herbs or spices you are literally "upgrading" your food without adding a single calorie. You are taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary by adding color, flavor, vitamins, and often medicinal properties.

Here's why:

* Spices and herbs maximize nutrient density. Herbs and spices contain antioxidants, minerals and multivitamins. At the cocktail party, choose the Thai chicken satay stick over the tried and true fried chicken strip.

* Spices and herbs create a more thermogenic diet. Because spices are nutrient dense, they are thermogenic, which means they naturally increase your metabolism.

* Some spices and herbs increase your overall feeling of fullness and satiety, so you'll eat less. One study conducted at Maanstricht University in the Netherlands showed that when one consumes an appetizer with half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes before each meal, it decreased their calorie intake by 10-16 percent.

* Spices and herbs have real medicinal properties. Study after study shows the benefits of distinct herbs and spices. For example, one 2003 trial of 60 people with type 2 diabetes reported that consuming as little as two teaspoons of cinnamon daily for six weeks reduced blood-glucose levels significantly. It also improved blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, perhaps because insulin plays a key role in regulating fats in your body.

Choose flavor over blandness every time, and try to incorporate these specific herbs and spices into your diet if you have the following health concerns:

• rosemary and basil for their anti-inflammatory power
• cumin and sage for their dementia-fighting power
• cayenne and cinnamon for their obesity-fighting power
• coriander and cinnamon for their sugar regulating powers
• lemon grass, nutmeg, bay leaves and saffron for their calming effects on your mood
• turmeric for its cancer fighting power
• oregano for its fungus-beating power
• garlic, mustard seed and chicory for their heart-pumping power
• basil and thyme for their skin-saving power
• turmeric, basil, cinnamon, thyme, saffron, and ginger for their immune-boosting power
• coriander, rosemary, cayenne, allspice and black pepper for their depression-busting 
• power

 

Spices are absolutely wonderful, and can help make a dramatic difference – adding both flavor and health benefits to your food.

Many plants synthesize substances that are useful to the maintenance of health. These include health-promoting substances like phenols, and their oxygen-substituted derivatives such as tannins.

One study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods, found a direct correlation between the antioxidant phenol content of extracts of spices and herbs, and their ability to inhibit glycation and block the formation of AGE compounds that contribute to damage caused by aging and elevated blood sugar levels.

But remember, just like food, most herbs offer the greatest benefits in their unprocessed state, from where the known active ingredients can work synergistically with other agents in the plant.

Small Doses Pack a Big Punch

It may come as a surprise to some that herbs and spices are some of the most potent antioxidants. In fact, on a per gram fresh weight basis, oregano and other herbs rank even higher in antioxidant activity than fruits and vegetables, which are known to be high in antioxidants.  

Compared to the antioxidant activities of a few select fruits and vegetables, the potency of oregano ranks supreme. It has 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples, 30 times more than potatoes, 12 times more than oranges, and 4 times more than blueberries! As an example, one tablespoon of fresh oregano contains the same antioxidant activity as one medium-sized apple.  

I personally love oregano and grow it in my garden every year, as it is a perennial plant and faithfully comes back every year. It is easy to harvest in late summer and fall, and dehydrate and store to use for the following year.

Great Reasons to Spice Up Your Life!

Choosing flavor over blandness can add a beneficial punch to both your taste buds and your health. What could be easier and more gratifying than that?

Here are a compilation of some of the most potent herbs and spices, and their health benefits: 

Cloves 

In the study mentioned above, cloves came out as a clear winner, being the most potent of 24 common herbs and spices found in your spice rack. Fortunately, they have a sweet and spicy, aromatic flavor that makes a great complement to many foods.

Among the clove’s most well-known healing properties is its ability to relieve tooth and gum pain, but it has many benefits beyond that, including:

• Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties
• Relief from respiratory ailments such as asthma and bronchitis
• Relief from muscle pains from injuries or arthritis and rheumatism
• Eliminates intestinal parasites, fungi and bacteria
• May encourage creativity and mental focus

Cinnamon

Cinnamon and cinnamon extracts have previously been shown to effectively lower blood sugar. In one such study, cinnamon was found to increase glucose metabolism 20-fold! In another, half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduced blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels among this group. 

Interestingly, cinnamon lowers your blood sugar by acting on multiple levels. It slows the emptying of your stomach to reduce sharp rises in blood sugar following meals, and improves the effectiveness of insulin. It also enhances your antioxidant defenses.  

Researchers have even gone so far as to say cinnamon could play the role of an insulin substitute in the treatment of type 2 diabetes!

Cinnamon’s other benefits include:

• Supports digestive function
• Constricts and tones tissues
• Relieves congestion
• Relieves pain and stiffness of muscles and joints
• Relieves menstrual discomfort
• Blood-thinning compounds that stimulate circulation
• Anti-inflammatory compounds that may relieve arthritis
• Helps prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease
• It’s a powerful anti-microbial agent that can kill E. coli and other bacteria

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is another spice that has a variety of healing properties and has been studied by science for a variety of ailments. One recent study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food discovered that an extract of nutmeg seeds elicited a significant antidepressant-like effect in mice; in some doses comparable in potency to the antidepressants imipramine and fluoxetine.

In fact, reducing anxiety and treating insomnia are two ailments that nutmeg has been traditionally used for.

Another study in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering found that nutmeg extract has antibacterial activity that can significantly reduce certain strains of E. coli.

Nutmeg is also beneficial for:

• Calming muscle spasms
• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Joint pain and gout
• Lowering blood pressure
• Male infertility and impotence
• Improving concentration
• Increasing circulation
• Lowering cholesterol
• Toothaches (nutmeg oil)

** Please note that nutmeg contains volatile oils comprised of alkyl benzene derivatives, terpenes and myristic acid. The spice has a long history of abuse; taking too much nutmeg (one to three nuts; in some cases less) can cause side effects such as nausea,hallucinations, swelling and shock.

Ginger

Ginger is another spice with a potent flavor that is great for warming your body and adding kick to foods. Its medicinal properties include:

• Most notably and reliably known for its consistent ability to resolve  nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and other stomach upset
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Eliminates intestinal gas
• Relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract
• Antioxidant properties
• Relieves dizziness
• Boosts your immune system
• Protects against bacteria and fungi
• Encourages bile flow
• Promotes cardiovascular health

Peppermint

The therapeutic effects of fresh peppermint leaves have been known since ancient times. It’s been used to sooth the digestive tract, and one study published in the journal BMJ earlier this year found peppermint oil may be beneficial in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.

Other healing properties include:

• May protect against cancer
• Inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungus
• Relieves the symptoms of allergies and asthma

Curcumin

The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties of curcumin, the powerful yellow spice found in both turmeric and curry powders, has undergone intense research in various parts of the world.

According to researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, curcumin blocks a key biological pathway needed for development of melanoma and other cancers. Results showed that regardless of how much curcumin was used, the spice still worked to stop the growth of melanoma by inducing cell suicide.

Can Some Spice Each Day Keep the Doctor Away?

While there are many benefits to be had by adding spices to your diet, remember that spices, just like drugs and supplements, should not be considered as "cures" for your health problems. They should not be taken every day or you run the risk of developing an allergy to them.

Only by addressing the underlying causes of illness with a healthy diet and lifestyle will you be able to achieve optimal health.

That said, spices used with the above advice in mind are indeed an excellent way to add flavor and healing properties to your diet. They have very low calorie content, they’re relatively inexpensive, and they can turbo-boost the natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory power of your food.

Just remember to use care when selecting your spices.

The U.S. irradiates over 65 million pounds of spices, herbs and dry ingredients each year. Fortunately, in the U.S. and Canada irradiated spices must to be labeled with the international symbol for irradiated foods, the "radura" symbol. So before you purchase a spice, be sure to check the label to ensure that it has not been irradiated.

Naturally, organic varieties are your healthiest option.

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Closing the door on Windows: A guide to changing operating systems

Is it time for you to dump Windows XP, or maybe to abandon Windows altogether? Windows 8 has improved significantly with the 8.1 upgrade. Nevertheless, for many users, Windows 8’s modern-style interface—incorporating major changes like Live Tiles and the removal of the Start menu—remains an object of scorn. And security has always been a bigger headache for Windows than for other platforms.

If you’re still running Windows XP, making the switch to Windows 8.1—or to Windows 7, if you can find it—will probably involve replacing more than just the operating system. Your current hardware may not be able to handle a newer Windows OS; and even if it can, you’ll likely need to replace software and peripheral devices, as well.

If you’re going to invest money and time in making the transition to a new OS, you might as well consider all your options. Microsoft’s stranglehold on the desktop market has loosened over the past few years. Mac OS X, Linux, and even Chrome OS are sophisticated operating systems and are enjoying growing mainstream adoption. Here’s what to expect if you embrace one of these alternatives.

Mac OS X

There’s a reason people (and not just Apple marketers) say “once you go Mac, you’ll never go back.” Apple defined the GUI we know today and set the bar for user-friendly computing. Macs have a reputation for being expensive, but that’s not entirely accurate these days. You can certainly find cheaper Windows-based desktop and laptop options, but in bang-for-the-buck terms, Macs are on a par with—and sometimes cheaper than—similarly equipped Windows machines.

Microsoft charges $120 for the full version of Windows 8.1, while Apple offers the latest version of OS X gratis.

Pros

OS X’s most obvious advantage is that it raises far fewer security concerns than Windows. One disadvantage of being the dominant OS is that you have the biggest target on your back. Macs aren’t immune to malware attacks, but using one significantly reduces your security risk.

OS X also has the edge in cost. The full version of Windows 8.1 will set you back $120. For the past several years, OS X upgrades have run just $20 to $30, and the latest version, Mavericks, is free. OS X also comes with its own productivity suite (iWorks), and boasts proficient email, note-taking, calendaring, media-playing, image-editing, and instant messaging applications.

With a Mac OS X system, you can continue to run Windows—either in a dual-boot configuration, or as a virtual machine using a program like Parallels. You would still need a legally licensed copy of Windows, however, and you would still need patch and update whatever version of Windows you ran. The system would also be susceptible to the same security vulnerabilities as a stand-alone Windows PC, but you could continue using legacy Windows software for applications that you can’t discard.

You don’t have to abandon Windows if you switch to OS X: You can run it as a virtual machine using Parallels.

Cons

Unless you decide to run a virtual version of Windows, switching to OS X will require you to replace all your software. Popular products like Microsoft Office (if you choose not to use iWorks) and Adobe Creative Suite have Mac versions, but for other applications you’ll have to find suitable alternatives. Either scenario will increase the cost of switching and slow the learning curve for getting used to the new applications. Of course, you may face similar challenges if you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8.1.

Linux

If you want to install a new OS on your existing hardware, Linux is the obvious alternative. The open-source operating system has many variants, one of the most widely used of which is Ubuntu Linux. Generally speaking, Linux has less-demanding hardware requirements and is much more forgiving of older PCs. Laptops are available from Acer, Asus, and Dell that run some version of Linux.

Pros

The biggest benefit of choosing Linux is cost. Most Linux distributions are free, as are the applications available to run on it.

Linux tends to be less of a resource hog than other platforms, and it can perform admirably on older processors and with less RAM or hard-drive storage than Windows or OS X. You can choose from various user interface desktop environments, such as KDE and GNOME, and if you like you can install or create a desktop environment that is virtually identical to Windows XP.

Linux has made great progress from its hobbyist roots and now comes preloaded on some machines from Acer, Asus, and Dell.

Like Mac OS X, Linux can run Windows in dual-boot or virtual-machine form. Tools like WINE (Wine Is Not an Emulator) can run Windows software natively within Linux. (Note: WINE is a compatibility layer that converts Windows “calls” rather than emulating them; hence its name.)

Cons

You’ll have to replace all the applications you use, and you’ll have to hunt down software and drivers for your printer, wireless network adapter, and other peripheral devices—or replace them with Linux-compatible equivalents.

The fact that Linux is open-source can be a double-edged sword with regard to support and troubleshooting. In most cases, you simply download software from an open-source project, and there’s no “parent company” to turn to for support. Some Linux variants do offer support options that you can buy. The upside is that everything you need to know is available online—and plenty of forums exist, populated by Linux experts who are willing to lend a hand.

Chrome OS

Chrome OS, developed by Google, is the new kid on the block. It’s a Web-centric platform that basically makes the browser itself the operating system.

Pros

With a Chrome OS machine, you have far fewer security concerns than with a Windows PC—in part because of the relative obscurity of Chrome OS, and in part because in most cases the operating system isn’t designed to run locally installed software or store data on the PC itself, so there’s far less to exploit or attack.

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Chrome OS’s Web-based platform takes advantage of computing’s move to the cloud.

If you’re already invested in the Google ecosystem, the Chrome OS may be a perfect match. It revolves around Google services, and it integrates nicely with Android smartphones and tablets to give you access to the same email, stored data, and other information.

Cons

On the flip-side, if you don’t use Google services, Chrome OS probably won’t work for you. You can use Office 365 and SkyDrive, and other cloud-based services from a Chrome OS machine, but it’s a bit like paddling upstream, or trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.

Because most of Chrome OS’s capabilities are tied to cloud-based services and resources, the functionality of Chrome OS is severely limited if you lack an Internet connection. Google recently rolled out Chrome Apps that can run offline, but they’re not the full-featured software you’d find on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux.

As the saying goes when the bar is closing, “You ain’t gotta go home, but you gotta get the hell outta here.” In this case, you don’t have to upgrade to Windows 8.1, or even to Windows 7, but you do need to dump Windows XP and move on to something else. Change can be painful—but if you’re going through it anyway, it makes sense to consider all your options.

10 "чийт кода" на човешкото тяло

Човешкото тяло е особено и забавно. То също има „чийт кодове”, които може да използваме в различни ситуации. Ето и някои от тях:

1. Може да спрете рефлекса си за гадене, като стиснете силно лявата си ръка в юмрук така, че палецът да е под другите пръсти.

2. Ако едва чувате какво ви говори някой на шумно парти или по телефона, използвайте дясното си ухо. То по-добре възприема бързия говор. Лявото пък е по-подходящо за слушане на музика. Това, разбира се, при десняците.

3. Ако ви сърби гърлото, почешете ушите си!

4. Трудно умножавате по 9? Вдигнете двете си длани напред и свийте пръста, отговарящ на едноцифреното число, което ще умножите по 9. Броят на пръстите отляво на свития пръст е първата цифра от отговора, а този на пръстите отдясно – втората.

5. Мъчите се да видите нещо по-добре? Съберете пръсти, така че да остане малка дупчица. Погледнете през нея. Готово – вълшебни очила!

6. Учени са установили, че позата, която ви дава най-голям шанс да ви обслужат първи в бара, е да стоите право срещу него и да гледате директно към движещия се барман.

7. Вдигнете дясното си стъпало на няколко сантиметра над пода и започнете да го въртите по часовниковата стрелка. После очертайте 6 във въздуха с десния си показалец. Кракът ви веднага ще започне да се движи обратно на часовниковата стрелка и не можете да направите нищо, за да го спрете. Това става, защото лявата страна на мозъка ви, която контролира дясната половина на тялото, отговаря и за ритъма и не може да се справи с две срещуположни движения, които се извършват едновременно.

8. Ако се боите от игли, кашляйте насила, докато ви инжектират. Смята се, че това облекчава болката. Дълбоката, ритмична кашлица е и това, което трябва да правите, ако усетите, че получавате инфаркт.Лекарите уверяват, че това ще увеличи шанса ви да се спасите.

9. Ако усещате „иглички” в изтръпналите си ръце, започнете да клатите глава отляво надясно.

10. Как да засилите метаболизма си с 12 процента, докато ходите? Просто дръжте ръцете си неподвижни до тялото!

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"Sal Monella" tells the story of Twas The Night Before Christmas

ДЖИНДЖИФИЛ + МЕД

                                                                                                    ДЖИНДЖИФИЛ + МЕД

Дано е вярно, може пък и да е !

КОПИРАЙТЕ ГО И ГО РАЗПРОСТРАНЕТЕ, МОЖЕ НЯКОМУ ДА Е НУЖНО! Получих преди дни от една особа от Сараево тази рецепта на базата на ДЖИНДЖИФИЛ + МЕД и ето ме всред "нормалните" без болки хора. Женицата е имала карцином на ендокринната жлеза и е била на апарат 18 дни. Минала без операция и химиотерапия...пръщи от здраве. Съвестта ми ме задължава да споделя това с всички, които имат някой нуждаещ се от помощ! Ето и рецептата: - два по-големи корена джинджифил се обелват и рендосват на най-ситното ренде, може и с чопър, и се смесват с 1/2 кг домашен мед...сместа се консумира 3-4 пъти дневно по лъжичка. Да се ползва само НЕметална лъжица! Първите резултати се усещат след 2 до 3 дни...просто вдига и мъртвите!!!

Big Irish Baby Boy

                   Big Irish Baby Boy

An Irishman  was drinking in a bar in London when he gets a call on his cell  phone.

 He orders  drinks for everybody in the bar as he announces his wife has just  produced a typical Irish baby  boy weighing 25 pounds. 
 Nobody can  believe that any new baby can weigh in at 25 pounds, but the man just  shrugs, "That's  about average up our way, folks... Like I said… my  boy's a typical Dublin baby boy." 
 Two weeks  later the man returns to the bar. 
 The  bartender says, "Say, you're the  father of that typical Irish baby that weighed 25 pounds at birth,  aren't you?  Everybody's  been making' bets about how big he'd be in two weeks .... So how much  does he weigh now?" 
 The proud  father answers, "Seventeen pounds." 
 The  bartender is puzzled and concerned. "What happened?" "He was 25 pounds  the day he was born." 
 The father  takes a slow swig of his Jameson Irish Whisky, wipes his lips on his  shirt sleeve, leans into the bartender and proudly says,

   "Had him  circumcised."

 

A Different Christmas Poem

    A Different Christmas Poem

      The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
       I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
       My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
       My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
       Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
       Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

 

 

   

                                                        

                                                

       The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
       Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
     My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
       Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
       In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
       So slumbered I, perhaps I started to dream.

 

      The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
       But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.

       Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,

Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.

      My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
       And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

       Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
       A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.

 

 

       A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
       Perhaps a Trooper, huddled here in the cold.

      Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
       Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

      "What are you doing?" I asked without fear,
       "Come in this moment. It's freezing out here!

       Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
      You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"

       For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
       Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.

       To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
      Then he sighed and he said, "It's really all right,
       I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night."

 

                                                                                

       "It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
       That separates you from the darkest of times.

       No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
       I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
       My Gramps died in Europe on a day in December,"
       Then he said,

"That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers." 
       I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
       But my wife sends me pictures. He's sure got her smile.

       Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
       The red, white, and Blue American Flag.
       I can live through the cold and the being alone,
       Away from my family, my house and my home.
       I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
       I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
       I can carry the weight of killing another,
       Or lay down my life with my sister and brother.
       Who stand at the front against any and all,
       To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."

       "So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,
      Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
       "But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
      "Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?
      It seems all too little for all that you've done,
      For being away from your wife and your son."
      Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
       "Just tell us you love us, and never forget.

      To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
       To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
       For when we come home, either standing or dead,
      To know you remember we fought and we bled.
      Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
     That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

PLEASE,

Would you do me the kind favour of sending this to as many people as you can? 

Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our
service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities.

Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe.

Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed
themselves for us.

Чай от джинджифил за бързо отслабване

                                                 Чай от джинджифил за бързо отслабване

Джинджифилът подобрява храносмилането и ускорява изгарянето на мазнини. Разширява кръвоносните съдове, засилва метаболизма сдо 20% и съдейства за изхвърляне натоксините от организма. Всичко това го прави незаменим помощник в диетите.

Според тибетците, джинджифилът принадлежи към горещите продукти, които загряват, стимулират кръвообращението, ускоряват обмяната на веществата.

Традиционната медицина би казала, че джинджифиловият чай за намаляване и отслабване работи благодарение на етеричните масла, които се съдържат в подправката – активните вещества в тях усилват процеса на обмяна на веществата ворганизма и тялото.

Джинджифилът помага на кожата да остане млада по-дълго време. От приготвения чай с джинджифил може да изплаквате веднъж седмично лицето си и то ще изглежда свежо и младо.

Как да си приготвим чай от джинджифил за отслабване:

 Сложете в термос (за работещите дами) тънко нарязан корен от джинджифил, залейте го с гореща вода и пийте през деня (по всяко време или половин час да започнете да се храните.

Тази рецепта на джинджифилов чай за смъкване на килограми и отслабване се препоръчва за тези, които искат да отслабнат много килограми за по-кратковреме. Джинджифил, лимон и вода. Нарязвате джинджифила и лимона и заливате с гореща вода. Оставяте така да престоят четвърт час. След това чаят се пие през целияден.

Успех!

Най - големите ползи от лимона за човека

                                                    Най - големите ползи от лимона за човека

Жълт, сочен и много кисел – това е лимонът . Освен всичко друго е и твърде полезен. Богатото му съдържание навитамини , минерали имикроелементи го е направил един от най-полезните плодове на света, познат от хилядолетия. Използвайте го по-често и вместо оцет, за да подправяте салатите и супите си и той ще ви се отблагодари. Пийте топла вода слимонов сок и не само ще сте здрави, но и по-слаби.

Ето кои са най-големи ползи от лимона за човека.

Той усилва имунната система , понеже съдържа огромно количество витамин С . Точно поради това лимонът се бори усилено в всички вируси  и бактерии . Когато сте болни отнастинка или грип , изяждайте по един лимон всеки ден.

С лимона ще си набавите необходимото ви количество калий за деня. Нова ще помогне на сърцето , мозъка и нервната ви система да функционират правилно.

Жълтият цитрус доста подпомага  храносмилателната система като я пречиства от токсини , шлаки и натрупвания,храносмилането се засилва, киселините изчезват,подуването на стомаха спада.

Лимонът също така подобрява работата на ензимите и подпомага черния дроб , което спомага организмът да се освободи от токсините. Ако имате лош дъх , пръв помощник срещу него е лимонът. Той намалява възпалението на венците , избелва емайла , но веднага след натъркване, е наложително да изплакнете устата си, тъй като може да го разруши.
Заради огромното количество антиоксиданти в лимона, той служи като щит срещу проблемната кожа, пъпъките ,бръчките , белезите и тъмните петна по кожата
Освен че ще отслабнете , ако всекидневно пиете лимонов сок, най-вероятно е да намалите киселинността на тялото си, тъй като въпреки че е кисел, лимонът е алкална храна. По този начин ще намалите възпаленията в организма.
Лимоновият сок дава на тялото енергия, тъй като намалява стреса , тревожността и депресията . Освен това той освежава и дава сила и издръжливост. Затова сутрин след ставане може да изпиете сока от един лимон с мако хладка вода и ще се заредите за целия ден.