With summertime upon us it is important to stay hydrated, especially if you plan on visiting the beach much and what better way, than to take advantage of the summer’s harvest. Take for instance watermelon, not only does watermelon provide us with water, it is also provides us with a high amount of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Their sweet taste not only assists us in combating the heat, they make great deserts for the kids and are low in calories.
Many studies suggest that by increasing consumption of plant foods, such as watermelon, decreases obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and increases energy. Watermelon can even help combat cancer, constipation, muscle soreness, and it’s great for the skin.
Although made up of 92% water, it contains thiamin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, choline, lycopene, and betaine. One cup of watermelon contains 43 calories, 0 grams of fat, 2 milligrams of sodium, 11 grams of carbohydrate (including 9 grams of sugar), and 1 gram of fiber. That one cup will provide 17% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, 21% of vitamin C, 2% or iron, and 1% of calcium.
CHILL OUT— Researchers at the Stanford University of Medicine recommend chilling your hands during a workout in order to cool down. People who utilized hand cooling devices worked out longer. Cooling the palms assist in the circulation of blood and pulls heat from the body, lowering the core temp. According to the researchers, it works “Better than steroids.”
WATCH OUT—Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), releases a guide regarding sunscreens. According to the 2015 report three fourths of the sunscreens analyzed did not work or contained hazardous ingredients. There is a high chance that your sunscreen is on the EWG’s worst sunscreen list. Neutrogena is said to be the worse culprit. The EWG recommends that consumers avoid products containing oxybenzone.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Ocean plankton provides more
than half of our planet’s oxygen.
- Water covers more than 70% of
the Earths surface.
- 80% of the world’s population
lives within 60 miles of the coastline of an ocean, lake or river.
- 2/3rds of the global economy
is derived from activities that involve water in some form.
- The average person in the U.S. uses 80 to 100 gallons of water
everyday.
- In 2010 the General Assembly
of the United Nations declared, “Safe and clean drinking water is a human
right essential to the full enjoyment of life.”
- Human fetuses have “gill
slit” structures in their early stages of development as a result of human
evolution (from water to swimming, crawling, and then walking).
- In 2010 researchers at Plymouth University
in the United Kingdom
asked 40 adults to rate over 100 pictures of different natural and urban
environments. Respondents gave
higher ratings to any picture containing water.
(From the book, “Blue Mind,” by Wallace J Nichols—2015)
THE HIDDEN MESSAGES IN WATER— by Masaru Emoto of Japan has published six books (1996-2007) that claims human consciousness has a direct effect on the molecular structure of water. Considering that 90% of the human body is made up of water, Emoto’s research has most certainly proved a direct correlation between the two.
Emoto wanted to test the power that thought and words had on water. So he taped words onto glass containers, so that the word could be read by the water inside. The water would respond to words like, love and gratitude, by crystallizing shiny and white, like snowflakes. But words like hate or even the name Hitler crystallize in somewhat shapeless and unattractive forms.
Emoto’s experiments may prove that what we say and think has a profound
effect on ourselves physically. And to further this theory that thought can
clean and heal polluted water, a demonstration of few hundred people, led by a
Buddhist Monk, gathered around a polluted stream in Japan and focused on the water
healing for an hour. Fifteen minutes after the meditation, it was reported that
the water became visibly clearer.
So when you go to water yourself in the morning be sure to show some love
to the water, and you’ll be making the world a better place to live. Thank you water!
The
next time you go to the beach, bring a glass container with you and collect
some water from the Gulf and take it home.
Sit it in a spot with all your favorite things; maybe it’s a place in
your home where you like to meditate, or an alter.
Decorate your container with colors and words such as love, peace, healing,
gratitude, compassion or happy. Maybe
keep a candle beside it.
Take ten minutes or so to sit with the water and visualize the water
healing; the toxins disappearing, or maybe a white light glowing from the
center of the container. Then next time
you go to the beach, release the water back into the Gulf with the intent that
it will spread the love.
GIVE ME
SOME PEACHES! Did you know that peaches originated in
China? They are rich in vitamins, minerals and
antioxidants.
Peaches can provide hope for good eye sight; they contain beta carotene,
which is not only good for your eyes, but it also increases blood circulation.
Peaches are rich in vitamin C, which is good for the skin. You can also
apply the juice to your skin directly to improve dark circles and wrinkles.
Peaches contain a high amount of fiber potassium which assist in the prevention of kidney
disease.
Containing only 68 calories, and zero fat, regular intake of one large
peach can help you in losing weight.
And here’s a little hint to help you save some money at the grocery: buy peach baby food, take it home, mix with
some water in two quart pitcher, and
wa-la, you have peach juice at half the cost.
THE
HIGH PRICE FOR HEALTHY FOOD—It really does cost more to eat healthy food. The University
of Washington researched 370 foods
sold in supermarkets in Seattle
and found that not only is junk food cheaper but the prices are less likely to
rise as a result of inflation. Their
findings were published in the American Dietetic Association Journal (2007) and
may explain the high rate of obesity among lower income families.
The study also showed that among the lower
calorie foods, such as vegetables and fruits were more likely to increase in
price, as much as 19.5% in a two year period, while high calorie foods dropped
in price by 1.8%. Based on their
findings, a 2,000 calorie diet cost just $3.52 per day in comparison $36.32 per
day for low energy dense foods.
CHLORELLA
“THE EMERALD ALAGE” - also known as the perfect whole food. Aside from being a complete protein and
containing all the B vitamins, including vitamin C and E, and the major
minerals (with zinc and iron large enough to be considered supplementary), it
has been found to improve the immune system , improve digestion, detoxify the
body, accelerate healings, protect against radiation, aid in the prevention of
degenerative diseases, help in the treatment of Candida albcans, relieve
arthritis pain and, because of its nutritional content, aid in the success of
numerous weight loss programs.
It can be purchased at most health food stores, but beware, although widely
available, they differ depending on the particular strain of chlorella
used. The average use is 5 to 8 tablets
daily, but the author suggest starting out with 1 to 3 tablets daily. For detox purposes it is best taken on an
empty stomach, however it can be taken with food.
(Taken from the book, Earl Mindell’s Vitamin Bible, 1991)
Chlorella is also used as cancer prevention, and can increase white blood
cell counts.
Do not use Chlorella if you are taking Warfarin (a blood thinner), or if
you are taking immunosuppressant's. Do
not take if you have a sensitivity to iodine.
Chlorella might cause an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to
molds.
Researchers think laughter might be the
best medicine, even though they aren’t sure if the act of laughing alone is
what makes people feel better. A good
sense of humor and a positive attitude with the support of friends and family
might play a role too.
One
pioneer in laughter research, William Fry, claimed it took ten minutes on a
rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the level it would after just one
minute of hearty laughter.
And
laughter appears to burn calories, too. Maciej Buchowski, a researcher from Vanderbilt University, conducted a small study in
which he measured the amount of calories expended in laughing. It turned out
that 10-15 minutes of laughter burned 50 calories.
One
study of 19 people with diabetes looked at the effects of laughter on blood
sugar levels. After eating, the group attended a tedious lecture. On the next
day, the group ate the same meal and then watched a comedy. After the comedy,
the group had lower blood sugar levels than they did after the lecture.
So get
your happy on!
Healing incorporates the mind, body and spirit. There is no pill for the spirit, but there is
music. And nothing is more therapeutic
than listening to music. This ancient
practice feeds the soul, and heals the spirit.
Whenever we are facing a healing crisis, music should be included. 
Wine can reduce the risk of heart attacks and
other cardiovascular diseases. According
to Swedish researchers wine, when consumed in moderation, can decrease your
chances of dying at an early age by one third.
Wine increase blood flow while lowering the risk of blood clots. In addition, a glass or two a day will
significantly boost HDL (good
cholesterol), while keeping LDL (bad cholesterol) from harming the body. Wine can also slow the growth of breast
cancer, as well as prostate cancer cells. 
