She is so fashionable I want to smack somebody - Check out Sai of Www.BecauseImFabulous.Com

So I was on one of my favorite sites today http://fashionbombdaily.com/ and coveted the style of the Bombshell of the Day

http://www.becauseiamfabulous.com/more-about-sai

Every once in a while I come across a photo or site of fabulous style that I just have to share it with you.  I have to say that Sai is working her looks.  ....I want to raid her closet NOWWWWWW...she is simply fabulous!

Viola Davis Skips Wig & Rocks her Natural for Oscars Red Carpet

Viola Davis stepped on to the Oscar's red carpet in a beautiful, strapless emerald green Vera Wang gown and said she purposefully skipped the wig she wears on red carpets and for film roles. It is the first time the actress has rocked her natural short locks on a worldwide stage, and she says her husband, Julius Tennon, saw it as a potential opportunity for empowerment.  "My husband wanted me to take the wig off," she told InStyle at a pre-Oscar dinner in Los Angeles. "He said, 'If you want to wear it for your career, that's fine, but in your life wear your hair. Step into who you are!'"

[ Photos: Red carpet arrivals at the Oscars ]

And while Viola has said she's not giving up the wigs for good, wearing her own hair was an excellent choice for a big event like the Oscars. Perhaps she is preparing for a win and a chance to make a statement about her au naturel appearance? Win or lose, the natural look ended up being an excellent choice, proving her family knew best.
Megan Riley Lopez is a pop-culture writer who has covered events ranging from the Grammys to the Golden Globes. She has previously contributed to In Style magazine, and now writes for the Yahoo! Movies, omg! and Music. Her online writing has been featured internationally.
http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/oscars/viola-davis-skips-wig-oscars-red-carpet-235950899.html?nc

MUSIC VIDEO: SWV – “CO-SIGN”

http://www.swvonline.com/

We’ve heard the song and seen photos from the set; now, Israel Jacobs provides visual footage from the set of SWV‘s new video for “Co-Sign,” their first single in 15 years. Famed photographer Derek Blanks makes his official directing debut with “Co-Sign.”

Watch below as Tahj, Coco and Lelee do what they do best.

Read More & Credit: Watch: SWV Films "Co-Sign" Video
Thanks - Ron

to debut on April 10, 2012.

http://iamboigenius.com/watch-swv-films-co-sign-video/

watch here:
http://concreteloop.com/2012/02/music-video-swv-co-sign#more-1016301

Anxiety & Depression Diet - Depression is Chemical (brain) - Food is Chemical (brain) - Change your food

Anxiety & Depression Diet -  Depression is Chemical (brain) - Food is Chemical (brain) - Change your food


Through God’s wisdom without clinical help He showed me how to beat depression, just like He showed me the cause of my psoriasis / Candida issues. (God’s wisdom means knowledge without clinical help or foreknowledge, a helpful idea you wouldn’t have thought of other wise )




So with His wisdom I beat a life time of Minor to Manic Depression. I remember the first thing He showed me 12 year ago was my an image of food and I heard the Holy Spirit say “Sleep & Food Choices” . I understood that to mean that I needed to get some sleep I was an EXTREME INSOMNIAC I got about 2 hours of sleep per night & the food thing I’m just barely starting to really understand how it effects the brain. The battle was broken. My mind hasn’t been back to that place. In years--Kitty

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Diet has a great role to play in treating depression. In fact, it has been found that eating disorders can be one of the causes of depression. The first depression diet therapy was introduced some 60 years back, but still enough research needs to be done on the use of this therapy in treating depression due to little evidence about it. But, still experts have accepted that several nutrients are inevitable for the proper working of the brain and neurotransmitters, which are affected badly during depression.


Those who know about depression causes tend to consider only the major factors responsible for it due to which the eating habits as probable offenders are totally ignored. As more and more research is being carried on in this area each year, more evidences highlighting dietary factors are being discovered. Researches have shown enough evidences on the complex relationship of depression, obesity, and eating habits. One of them has concluded that people who tend to be in blue possess low quantities of folic acid that is a vitamin present in plenty in leafy vegetables.



As a matter of fact, there are very few people who take a genuinely sufficient diet. So, there are chances that your diet has fewer amounts of prime nutrients. Therefore, you can perhaps alleviate your depressive symptoms by taking a depression diet. A scientific study on depression diet has claimed that an improper diet has the capacity to induce or develop depression.



There are many dietary supplements that are regarded as vital for proper working of the brain. The author Amanda Geary wrote ‘The Food and Mood Handbook’ wherein she has stated something on depression diet: Food greatly influences your mood and what you consume via your mouth has the power to impact your mind. Listed below are some facts on the depression diet that surely helps in treating the symptoms.





Omega-3 fatty acids are considered as absolutely vital for a healthy mental state.

Crucial fatty acids are also important for humans, but still they are not produced naturally within the body. So, these must be consumed via the foods.

Alcohol is frequently used to get rid of depressive symptoms, but in reality, it simply reduces the levels of vitamins in the body. This, in turn, leads to the development of depression and ends up as a vicious cycle.

Sugar and caffeine are often preferred for a good mood and better feeling, but they are only effective until they wear off. Therefore, an effective depression diet plan must reduce the amount of sugar and caffeine as their less consumption often improves the mood and feelings.

The Diet and Depression therapy aims at striking a unique balance in terms of vitamins and nutrients, which are necessary for the usual functioning at any point of time. For example, Vitamin B1 is indispensable for nerve cell and high energy levels. Then, vitamin B6 is required for sustaining the hormonal balance and that vitamin C is inevitable for a healthy immune system. Your plan must also include other food items like bitter greens to purify the liver and increase the digestion power.

As per a study that found out the magnesium and calcium levels in the cerebrospinal liquid of the depressed folks, a depressed individual have higher levels of calcium and a suicidally depressed person has low magnesium levels.



Depression diet therapy targets at increasing the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B-12, folate, and antioxidant vitamins that are greatly useful in dealing with depression.

Vitamin B complex, if taken insufficiently, has clinical effects like mood swings, lack of sleep, sugar craving, increased or decreased appetite, and weakened drug metabolism. This means that the whole group of vitamin B has the power to alleviate depression and ease the associated anxiety and restlessness.

Just know that your body does require sufficient levels of vitamins and minerals daily. However, the body is not capable enough to produce the required levels on its own. So, you must always supplement the levels of these nutrients via your diet. You can either have multi-vitamin or multi-supplement blends or can opt for individual supplements. No matter which way you go, just ensure that you have enough nutrient-rich items in your depression diet.




http://www.combatdepression.net/depression_diet.html

How many eggs per week can you eat?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartDiseaseRisks/story?id=4218454

How Many Times A Week Should I Eat Eggs?

 

Scott Grundy, M.D., Ph.D., Distinguished Chair in Human Nutrition; Professor in Internal Medicine, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

December 24, 2008

Question: What part of the egg contains bad cholesterol, and how many times a week should I eat eggs?
Answer: Everyone asks about eggs because it's known that eggs are high in cholesterol. It's the yolk of the egg that contains the cholesterol. That's not the bad cholesterol itself. The bad cholesterol is the LDL, but the cholesterol in the egg can help to raise the bad cholesterol.

ABC News Photo Illustration

What we recommend is that people consume daily the amount of cholesterol that is roughly in one egg yolk. So you can get cholesterol from other animal products. And so you would have to adjust the egg intake to try to stay within the guidelines of about the amount of cholesterol in one egg yolk, which is about 200 to 250 milligrams of cholesterol.
So rather than telling you how many eggs a week you can eat, we just have to keep in mind that you should keep your cholesterol intake not much more than what's in one egg everyday.

Potato and Bean Enchiladas

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Potato-and-Bean-Enchiladas/Detail.aspx
Ingredients


1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed

1 large onion, chopped

1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided

2 (12 ounce) packages corn tortilla

1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco

oil for frying

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). In a bowl, toss diced potatoes together with cumin, chili powder, salt, and ketchup, and place in an oiled baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.

2.Meanwhile, boil tomatillos and chopped onion in water to cover for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, puree with half of the cilantro until smooth.

3.Fry tortillas individually in a small amount of hot oil until soft.

4.Mix potatoes together with pinto beans, 1/2 cheese, and 1/2 cilantro. Fill tortillas with potato mixture, and roll up. Place seam side down in an oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon tomatillo sauce over enchiladas, and spread remaining cheese over sauce. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Whitney Houston's funeral: An uplifting 'home going' from New Hope

Whitney Houston's funeral: An uplifting 'home going' from New Hope

That for 4 hours on CNN and every SECULAR news station in the WORLD watched the Whitney Houston “Homegoing” her family refused to call it a funeral as they know they will see her again. Millions of viewers in watching this homegoing were ministered the gospel by celebrities who constantly said the thing you knew about Whitney no matter what she was going through loved the Lord to the very. People heard and are thinking and considering Christ, especially with her past how she could still love God & more importantly God can still love her. Funny the message of Jesus Christ was ministered people in other countries who never heard that gospel. - Kitty

Candida Cleansing DETOX - Stage One: Cleansing

Stage One: Cleansing
Candida Cleansing DETOX - Stage One: Cleansing




The best way to start your Candida treatment program is with a good cleanse. This is Stage One of the diet, your first step towards beating your Candida infestation. This cleanse is about restoring your body to health, boosting your immune system, and eliminating as much of the Candida yeast and its toxic byproducts as possible. Cleansing starts the hard work of beating your Candida, and prepares your intestine for the diet, probiotics and antifungals that will form the rest of your treatment.



The benefits of a good cleanse actually go far beyond treating Candida. Regular cleansers report more energy, improved mood, better digestion, weight loss and improved concentration. For Candida sufferers in particular, it offers the possibility of cleaning out the debris from your intestine, flushing out the Candida yeast and exposing the rest so that other Candida treatments can kill it.



Cleansing is an integral part of the diet, but there are many different ways to do an effective cleanse. We’ve outlined two straightforward and effective options below - a simple detoxing diet and a more powerful colon cleanse. Before you begin however, there are a few things that you need to consider.



Before you start your cleanse

Eliminate Risk Factors for Candida

There are many other possible causes of Candida overgrowth, and now is the time to eliminate them from your life. Snacks or sodas with high sugar content are a major culprit, but its not all about your diet. Antibiotics are also a primary cause of Candidiasis, so make sure you don’t get them unless you absolutely need them! Contraceptives like the Pill have also been found to cause Candida, as have stress, smoking, parasites and even mercury in old fillings. That’s a wide range of possible causes, and we haven’t even mentioned things like diabetes yet. Eliminate what you can, and concentrate on improving your diet and cleansing your system. Take a look at our Causes of Candida page for more information.



Are you ready for Candida Die-Off?

If you do the cleanse correctly and start to eliminate your Candida, you may find yourself suffering from something called Candida Die-Off. This can manifest itself in symptoms ranging from nausea and headaches to sweating or even itchiness, but its nothing to worry about. Simply put, the symptoms of die-off occur when your Candida diet is working! It is actually the result of large numbers of Candida yeast cells being killed and releasing toxic byproducts into your bloodstream. To reduce the symptoms, drink lots of water, try a sauna or a hot bath and take some Vitamin C supplements. Read about some more coping methods in our Candida Die-Off section. You can also try using supplements like Molybdenum and Milk Thistle to help expel the toxins.



The Cleanse

As we mentioned earlier, there are many different ways to do a cleanse. Here we have listed two tried-and-tested protocols that we have followed successfully in the past. The cleanse that you choose will depend largely on what you can fit around your daily routine. If you have kids or you work full-time, you might find it hard to complete the colon cleanse here. In that case, stick to the easier detoxing diet. When you have read through both alternatives and made your choice, read on to the next section to discover some ways to make your cleanse more effective.



Option 1: A detoxing diet (the easier option)

This is a strict (but very healthy) diet, with some detox drinks and a liver flush added too. Think about what you eat each day. Fast food is overloaded with additives, beef has added growth hormone, and fish are full of the various chemicals that are pumped into the oceans. You can do a very effective detox just by cutting out these toxins, without necessarily doing a colon cleanse. Eating fresh, organically grown vegetables is a great start and will stop any more toxins from entering your system. Always remember to drink lots of water too.



Eat only raw salads and steamed vegetables

Buy organic if you can

Drink a detox drink (recipe) twice each day

Drink a liver flush (recipe) every evening, at least two hours after your last detox drink

Do the cleanse for 7-14 days

Avoid starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, corn, all winter squash except zucchini, beets, peas and parsnips. They all contain sugar and can lead to Candida overgrowth. Raw salads and steamed vegetables might not sound that exciting, but you can use salt, pepper, lemon juice and various herbs and spices to liven them up. See our list of foods that you can eat while on the cleanse for more information.



The detox drinks must be taken on an empty stomach, so don't eat anything for an hour before and after you drink it. The easiest times are usually first thing in the morning, in the afternoon, and two hours before bedtime.



Note: If you are experiencing an irregular heartbeat, nausea or any other worrying symptoms, you should stop the cleanse immediately and consult your health professional.



Option 2: A colon cleanse (the more difficult option)

This option is a great way to start off your Candida elimination program. There really is no better way to flush out your system. However it can be quite draining, so if you have a full time job its best to take some time off and relax in a comfortable environment. Typically a colon cleanse will last for 3 days to a week. You can add colonic irrigation sessions if you feel up to it (see below).



A 7 Day Colon Cleanse

Here's a 7 day plan that you can use for your detox. Of course this is just a rough outline, you don't need to follow it exactly.



8:00am .... Detox drink (see recipe)

10:00am .. Broth soup (see recipe)

1:00pm .... Detox drink

3:00pm .... Broth soup

5:00pm .... Detox drink

7:00pm .... Liver flush drink (see recipe)



Be sure to keep drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated and to flush away toxins. You can make things easier on yourself by preparing large amounts of broth soup once every two days.



This type of cleanse is generally very safe, but if you have any health problems or concerns, please make sure you consult your doctor before starting. If you are experiencing an irregular heartbeat, nausea or any other worrying symptoms, you should stop the cleanse immediately and consult your health professional.



Recipes for your cleanse

RECIPE: VEGETABLE BROTH

3-4 potatoes, peeled and diced

1 small onion, diced

3-4 stalks of fresh grown celery, thinly sliced

1-2 fresh grown carrots, thinly sliced

Cayenne pepper (optional)

1 large handful of greens such as kale or chard, chopped



Place ingredients in 3 quarts (about 3 liters) of pure or distilled water. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes, strain the liquid and discard the veggies. If you'd like to spice it up a little, throw in some cayenne pepper. You should drink 2-3 bowls of this vegetable broth each day to replace depleted minerals. Use organic vegetables if possible!



You might be wondering, "If potatoes and carrots are on the Candida Foods To Avoid list, why are they in the vegetable broth?". Well, the key is that you are discarding the vegetables before you drink the broth. This mean you are getting vitamins and minerals of the vegetables, but without the carbs that would feed your Candida!



RECIPE: DETOX DRINK

1 large cup of water

1 flat tablespoon of soluble fiber

1 flat tablespoon of Bentonite Clay



For the soluble fiber, there are several different options. Psyllium husk is very effective, but can be quite harsh on the intestines for those who suffer from Leaky Gut Syndrome. Other good alternatives are Acacia Powder and Pure Apple Fiber. We especially like Fiber-3 by NOW Foods - it contains soluble fiber from Golden Flax Meal and Acacia, plus Inulin as a prebiotic.



The Bentonite clay doesn't mix well with water, so shake up the mixture for a few seconds then quickly drink it before it settles. Drink another extra large glass of water immediately after. Both these ingredients are great for detox. The Bentonite clay soaks up toxins, and the soluble fiber pushes waste matter out through your colon.



RECIPE: LIVER FLUSH DRINK

1 cup water

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 clove of garlic

Small chunk of fresh ginger



Just blend all the ingredients together and drink.



How can I make my cleanse more effective?

No matter which cleanse you choose to do, there are certain ways to make it more effective. The right combination of treatments will shorten the duration of your cleanse and reduce the chances of side effects. We’ve listed a few here for you to try. You can use these with either of the cleanses listed above.



Cleansing Supplements

Milk Thistle

The active ingredient in Milk Thistle is Silymarin, which is actually a group of phytochemical compounds named flavonolignands. These compounds support your liver in a number of ways that will help you through Candida Die-Off.

Read more about Milk Thistle >>



Pantothenic acid (or Vitamin B-5) & Vitamin C

These are very supportive for your adrenal function and immune system. Die-Off puts your body under stress, so a healthy immune system is vital to make sure your stay healthy.

Read more about Vitamin C >>



Candidate by Native Remedies

Candidate is a 100% herbal formulation containing Lemongrass, Pot Marigold and Pau D’Arco. The Pot Marigold in particular is excellent for flushing toxins out of your system.

Read more about Candidate >>



Molybdenum

This mineral helps your liver to break down Acetaldehyde, one of the byproducts of Candida Die-Off.

Read more about Molybdenum >>



Colonic Irrigation

Colonic irrigation is really not as daunting as it sounds, and it can make your cleanse much more effective. It acts to loosen and expel the hardened fecal matter within your intestine, eliminating the Candida yeast and its byproducts much more quickly than you can by diet alone.



During a session of colonic therapy, which typically lasts around 45 minutes, the patient lies down and is first given a gentle but firm massage in the lower stomach area. This is to loosen the materials that the colonic will expunge. A small, sterile and disposable plastic tube is then inserted into the rectum and warm water is passed into the colon. Clients typically report a warm feeling but often have little sensation of the colonic, although it can feel slightly uncomfortable the first time. The water is allowed to gently flow into your colon, then you push it out along with the fecal matter that it has loosened. This cycle repeats several times. Other liquids, often coffee, are then typically added to the water to further help with the loosening.



You can look online to find your local colonic therapist. He or she will be able to give you guidance as to how often you should get a treatment. For the purposes of the cleanse in Stage One of the diet, two or three sessions should be more than sufficient.

Bentonite clay - food grade powder - More Than Alive

Bentonite clay - food grade powder - More Than Alive

Natural Envy Spotlights : Jean South Johnson

Hello readers meet Jean South Johnson, this lovely Queen is here to share her loc experience with you:




KS:  How often do you wash?

JSJ:  Spring to (fall) I might usually wash my hair between two or three times a week, in the winter once a week because its so cold and I prefer to air dry...not happy using a blowdryer or hood. 


KS:  Are you pro- sulfates or con?

JSJ:  Con sulfatesWhat shampoos do you use?

KS:  What oils or gels do you use?

JSJ:  n the past I used Fantasia 100% tea tree oil shampoo and/or Big handmade shampoo by Lush. Right now I am using Dudo Osun black soap (for my hair as well as my face).  I don't use any gels on my locks. Instead I use pure essential oils,carrier oils, extra virgin olive oil and 100% pure coconut oil. 

KS:  Have you ever had a dandruff problem, I did, but it was internal thing more than anything else?

JSJ:  Luckly I have never had a dandruff problem since I started locking my hair!

KS: What are your favorite products to use ?

JSJ: My favourite products are my essential and carrier oils mainly coconut oil and shea butter (I use the shea butter on my face mixed with carrier oils)

KS:  What is being natural to you?

JSJ:   Being natural to me is everything. I am promoting what God has given me and I'm proud of that, after all, the other races are sporting their natural hair so why shouldn't we? Also, I am proud to show everyone else how beautiful natural hair is and it's bringing results. I get lots of compliments and questions from both black and white people and at the moment one lady has just started Sisterlocks and three others are starting traditional locks as a result....I'm so happy when they come and ask me for advice or tips ( I work for a financial organisation so I'm constantly dealing with the public) 

Thank you for interviewing me Kitty, I really enjoyed answering your questions. It's been fun!

5 gross things in everyday food

(images via wkrantz, high hopes gardens)

Everyone now knows that processed and fast foods are not the bastions of nutrition, but that shouldn’t make these ingredients found inside them any less revolting inside or out of your home kitchen. This list sends a clear message: when a packaged food contains more than five ingredients and includes some that are difficult to pronounce, stay away. Make a b-line straight to the organics aisle and go for vegan meals or vegetarian recipes instead.

(images via vkeong, irmteam.com)

Fertilizer in Subway Sandwich Rolls

While chemical fertilizers inevitably make it into our produce in trace amounts, you would not expect it to be a common food additive. However, ammonium sulfate can be found inside many brands of bread, including Subway’s. The chemical provides nitrogen for the yeast, creating a more consistent product.

(images via nifty nuthouse, profumo.it, americanwildlife)

Beaver Anal Glands in Raspberry Candy

The anal glands of a beaver, conveniently euphemized as castoreum, are a common ingredient in perfumes and colognes but are also sometimes used to — believe it or not — enhance the flavor of raspberry candies and sweets.

(images via high hopes gardens, dimbulb, wikipedia)

Beef Fat in All Hostess Products

While this may not bother the most ardent omnivore, others are shocked to discover that their favorite childhood treats contain straight-up beef fat. The ingredient comes included a list of other oils that may or may not be used, so it is always a gamble! It is enough to make some of us want to go vegan.

(images via sweetrosie, food-info.net, understanding food additives)

Crushed Bugs as Red Food Coloring

After killing thousands at a time, the dried insects are boiled to produce a liquid solution that can be turned to a dye using a variety of treatments. Some people worry that the coloring — often called carmine or carminic acid — could be listed as a “natural color,” disguising the fact that there are bugs in the product.

(images via earlcraftncake, forkyou)

Beetle Juice in Sprinkles and Candies

You know that shiny coating on candies like Skittles? Or the sprinkles on cupcakes and ice cream sundaes? Well, they get that glaze from the secretions of the female lac beetle. The substance is also known as shellac and commonly used as a wood varnish.

(images via craftster, howstuffworks, coast2coastnz)

Sheep Secretions in Bubble Gum

The oils inside sheep’s wool are collected to create the goopy substance called lanolin. From there, it ends up in chewing gum (sometimes under the guise of “gum base”), but also is used to create vitamin D3 supplements.

(images via industryplayer, takeout-online)

Human Hair and/or Duck Feathers in Bread

What’s in your morning bagel? If you get it from Noah’s Bagels, it contains either human hair or duck feathers, and it’s your guess as to which. The substance, called L-cysteine or cystine, is used as a dough conditioner to produce a specific consistency. While artificial cysteine is available, it is cost prohibitive and mostly used to create kosher and halal products.

(images via games-online, stpltd, oneonta)

Coal Tar in Red-Colored Candy

Coal tar is listed as number 199 on the United Nations list of “dangerous goods,” but that doesn’t stop people from using it in food. The coloring Allura Red AC is derived from coal tar and is commonly found in red-colored candies, sodas and other sweets.

(image via pollytyrer)

Calf Stomach in Many Cheeses

In the UK, all cheeses are labeled as either suitable or not suitable for vegetarians because in Britain — and everywhere else — many cheeses are made using rennet, which is the fourth stomach of a young cow. In the United States and most other countries, people are left to guess about the stomach-content of their cheese.

(images via lyyyl, mccullagh)

Sand in Wendy’s Chili

Sand is hidden in Wendy’s chili as a name you might remember from high school chemistry class: silicon dioxide. Apparently they use sand as an “anti-caking agent,” perhaps to make sure the chili can last for days and days over a heater. Skip it, cook yourself a quick vegetarian meal instead this Thanksgiving.

http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2009/05/08/10-weird-and-gross-ingredients-in-processed-food/

Blaise - Part 4 "Pheonix Cry"

Blaise Webisode Cast Introducing DaShuan M Gaines

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=793258441

Kim Clement prophecied Whitney's Passing, Whitney Houston is in Heaven at Peace, It's a sign of Life to Come

http://www.kimclement.tv/?ref=play&i=613&nowshowing=1
click to about 58 minutes

Kitty's Nearly Gone -Vegetarian...NOT FOR WEIGHTLOSS but I have 20lbs Loss so Far (Candida Albicans-Men & Women)

So recently I've been having MAJOR problems with Psorias. EVERYWHERE! 

I've had issues similar to this in the past but never realized that it was all connected.  Someone told me about Candida years ago I knew that I had all the symptoms but didn't think they were all connected.

So I started researching and found out about candida which is the root cause of Psoriasis , Psoriasis in my case was the symptom, I wanted to get to the root. So I knew candida/ yeast/ AKA EATING TO MUCH SUGAR/ PROCESSED FOODS was the problem. I searched yeast free diet.....

I found a good site for recipes http://www.theyeastdiet.com/yeast-free-foods.html any way I try to take a negative and turn it into a positive and I realize the candida is a forwarning a signal telling me "Hey stupid stop feeding me that I don't need it and if you don't stop I will reek havoc on you" (in my Ike Turner voice)....This explains my emergency room visit with chest pains last year I thought I was having a heart attack.  After all the EKG's (heart attack tests) they said I had Chondritis which is ....guess...wait for it...inflammation ...of the tissue around my heart...they iv'd some cortizone in my blood its anti inflammatory it went away immediately then they gave me 600 mg of ibuphrofen which is anti inflamatory.  It also explains my constant battle with Flu's and Bronchitis since childhood.  You can pass Candida to your babies.   All of this could have been avoided had I of just stayed away from inflammatory yeast candida feeding processed sugar filled foods......hope this helps.  My symptoms went away.....................I do crave salads all the time now it used to be sweets before.

THE WAY YOU FEEL

Inability to focus, Poor memory, Brain fog, Irritability, Anger, Dizziness, Depression, Crying spells, Panic attacks, Low libido, Persistent extreme fatigue, Hyperactivity, Cravings for sweets and alcohol, Insomnia, Poor coordination.

YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Acid reflux, Bloating, Flatulence, Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Stomach cramps, Indigestion, Burping after meals, Mucus in stool, Hemorrhoids, Itching anus.

YOUR SKIN

Acne, Cysts, Hives, Night sweats, Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis, Fungal infections of the nails & skin, Athlete's foot, Body odor.

YOUR MOUTH

Thrush (white coating on tongue), Swollen lower lip, Halitosis, Metallic taste in mouth, Bad breath, Canker sores, Bleeding gums, Cracked tongue.

YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Persistent cough, Mucus in throat, Sore throat, Sinus congestion, Chronic post-nasal drip, Flu-like symptoms, Hay fever symptoms, Sinusitis, Asthma.

YOUR EYES AND EARS

Eye pain, Itchy eyes, Sensitivity to light, Blurred vision, Bags under eyes, Ringing in the ears, Ear infections.

YOUR GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM

Recurring yeast infections, Recurring UTI’s (urinary tract infections), Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), PMS & menstrual irregularities, Fungal rash.

YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Frequent colds and flu, Allergies, Sensitivities to food, fragrances and chemicals.

YOUR WEIGHT

Inability to lose weight, Water retention, Weight loss.

OTHER SYMPTOMS

Headaches, Heart palpitations, Chronic body pain and/or joint pains, Muscle aches and stiffness.
Check out our Candida Questionnaire to see if you might have excess Candida growth.
Expert Leon Chaitow says in his book that, "Candida is possibly the least understood, most widespread cause of continuing ill health currently in our midst." Think of all the people suffering from the above symptoms, think of the number of times that you yourself have suffered from them, and you can see how this might be true!

Happy Valentines Day

Valentine's Day is about expressing your Love to the people you love.
Don't forget to give your family , pets and friends hugs today ;0)

Whitney Houston dies at 48 / Her last performance- She sang Yes Jesus Love Me- She is with Him now in Peace Everlasting.

RIP Whitney Houston Passed away Age 48 - My heart is sad- Her Last performance video!

The world has lost another great talent. I was just thinking about her last week when I was watching her performance with Kim Burrell (another great talent) who you could tell stepped back and let the Queen have the floor. I was thinking Whitney really meant the words she sang, she sound as if she was reflecting on her life and realized what really matters and that the Lord still loves her NO MATTER WHAT!  The above is Her Last Performance sung on stage with Gospel Singer Kelly Price " Yes Jesus Loves Me".  Yes she was flawed and had issues but she knew the truth despite all that is Yes Jesus Did Love her.

In 2002 she told Diane Sawyer in 10 years (2012) she wanted to be retired, watched her daughter all grown up and being a great woman of God ---------- 


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Whitney did see her dreams fulfilled. She was retired in a sense from secular music, her daughter is all grown up and she said being a great woman of God, her last performance was singing "Yes Jesus Loves Me" with Kelly Price on 2-9-12, th...is last performance being watched by millions ministers a message to the masses, which is God's heart of Love, she has already ministered to many more in her death then what she might have done in her lifetime preaching words and facing judgmental faces,  her dream still is being fulfilled through her legacy.. -Kitty

RIP Whitney Houston Passed away Age 48 - My heart is sad- Her Last performance video!

10 tips for using Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is my favorite new DIY household product. Just as baking soda has a huge range of uses from personal self-care to household cleaning, apple cider vinegar can do pretty much anything–for your skin, your hair, your house, and even your pets.
I learned about apple cider vinegar when I was researching ways to get rid of the fleas that had unfortunately begun cropping up in my apartment from my roommates’ two cats. Apple cider vinegar, apparently, when rubbed on the pet and added to the pet’s water, can greatly help repel the fleas from the animal.
Why should we all start using more apple cider vinegar? First of all, apple cider vinegar is a completely natural product: apple juice is fermented to hard apple cider, which is fermented a second time to apple cider vinegar. In integrating this natural product into our homes, we instantly decrease the consumption of unnatural chemicals in our daily lives.
Here are many other benefits of apple cider vinegar that can be applied to your lifestyle. Read the list below.
BEAUTY:
Hair: It is widely known that apple cider vinegar can be used as a rinse for your hair after shampooing to add healthy body and shine. Recycle an old shampoo bottle and fill it with 1/2 a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a cup of cold water. Pour through your hair after shampooing several times a week.
Face: Did you know that apple cider vinegar can help regulate the pH of your skin? Dilute apple cider vinegar with two parts water, and spread the concoction over your face with a cotton ball as a toner. You can do this at night after washing, and in the morning before you apply your moisturizer. You can also dab apple cider vinegar directly onto age spots and leave them on overnight to lighten their color.
Hands and Feet: Are your hands and feet feeling tired and swollen after a long day? Treat yourself to a personal spa massage by rubbing apple cider vinegar onto them.
Sunburn: Suffering from a bad sunburn? Add a cup of apple cider vinegar to your bath and soak for 10 minutes.
Teeth: Did you know that apple cider vinegar can help remove stains from teeth? Rub teeth directly with apple cider vinegar and rinse out.
Aftershave: Fill a bottle with equal parts apple cider vinegar and water and shake to blend.
HEALTH:
Weight-Loss: For daily weight and pH balance maintenance, add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to 16 oz of water. Sip this concoction throughout the day.
Detox: Add 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a 1 or 2 liter filtered water bottle. Drink this throughout the day to cleanse your body and kidneys all day long.
HOME AND PETS
Cleaning: Mix 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup water. You can use this concoction to clean microwaves, bathroom tiles, kitchen surfaces, windows, glasses and mirrors. This mixture also works as a disinfectant.
Flea Reduction: Rub apple cider vinegar onto your pet’s skin. Add a little bit of apple cider vinegar to their water. Spray apple cider vinegar, diluted 50 percent with water, onto your pets and onto your furniture to repel the presence of fleas.


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131 uses for Vinegar ( Very Helpful)

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Garden
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Animals
Cars
Tools
Health
Beauty
Laundry
Clothes
In the Kitchen
In the Bathroom
Miscellaneous

I will highlight my favorites, please click the link for the entrire list 

GARDEN:

Kill grass on walks and driveways.
Pour full strength on unwanted grass.

Kill weeds. Spray full strength on growth until
plants have starved.

Freshen cut flowers. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar
and 1 teaspoon sugar for each quart of water.

Prolong the life of flowers in a vase. Add two
tablespoons of vinegar plus three
tablespoons of sugar per quart of warm water.
Stems should be in three to four inches of water.

BUGS AND ANIMALS:
Keep away fleas and mange. Add a little vinegar to
your pet's drinking water.


CARS & TOOLS:

Keep car windows frost free. Coat the windows
the night before with a solution of three parts
vinegar to one part water.

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Dampen your appetite. Sprinkle a little vinegar on
prepared food to take the edge off your appetite.

Soothe a sore throat. Put a teaspoon of vinegar
in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow.

Cure for colds. Mix one-quarter cup Apple Cider
Vinegar with one-quarter cup honey.
Take one tablespoon six to eight times daily.

Relieve arthritis. Before each meal, drink a
glass of water containing two teaspoons
Apple Cider Vinegar.
Give it at least three weeks to start working.

Cure an upset stomach by drinking two teaspoons
Apple Cider Vinegar in one cup water.

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Vinegar Bath – Enjoy the Soak in a Healthy Vinegar Solution

Vinegar baths are popular around the world owing to its numerous health benefits. Along with getting rid of various physical ailments, these baths will also provide you with a healthy and glowing skin

A vinegar bath will help to restore the normal pH levels of the skin. As a result, these baths soaks can be used to tackle various skin problems like fungal infections, eczema and sunburns. The properties of vinegar will also provide you considerable relief from many physical ailments like muscle stress, joint pain and inflammations. Vinegar flushes out the excess uric acid from the body, thereby acting as a natural detox agent.This detoxing will help to improve the functioning of the internal organs like kidneys and the liver. A vinegar bath will also help to attain relief from the symptoms of a urinary tract infection. Vinegar will make the urethral entrance devoid of bacteria, thus alleviating symptoms like pain in the lower abdomen and a burning sensation while urinating. To prepare a vinegar bath you should add a cup of vinegar to a tub of warm water. Addition of lavender oil along with vinegar will give the bath the goodness of an aromatherapy session. Soak in the water bath for around half an hour and dry yourself with a clean towel later on. As this bath will tend to increase your rate of sweating, you should drink lots of water to prevent yourself from getting dehydrated.

Vinegar Warts - Effective Home Remedy

Warts, which are non cancerous growths on the surface of the skin can be cured by using vinegar. Compared to the conventional medications, vinegar warts treatment is a cost effective and easy method to deal with the condition. To perform vinegar warts treatment, you can have a warm vinegar water bath on a daily basis.You can also dip a cotton ball in vinegar solution, plaster it over your warts and leave it overnight. If you have warts on your feet, then you can soak them in a solution of vinegar. Repeating this process daily for half an hour will yield quick results.

Vinegar for Acne - Easy Solutions

Acne formation can occur on any part of our body. In order to deal with this proble, you can very well rely on the goodness of vinegar. The acidic nature of vinegar will inhibit the growth of bacteria on the skin. Using vinegar for acne treatments will help to balance the pH levels in the skin and will hinder the excessive oil production by the sebaceous glands, thus preventing the formation of acne and blemishes. In order to cure acne, you can soak yourself in a warm water bath to which vinegar is added. You can also dab a cotton ball dipped in vinegar to the acne affected areas to get rid of acne.
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Lemon Juice For Weight Loss Purposes

How To Use Lemon Juice For Weight Loss Purposes
August 18, 2011 By juicing for health Leave a Comment
Have you ever thought of using lemon juice for weight loss purposes? If not, you probably should. After all, it is a great natural solution to the weight loss problem so many people have and juicing for weight loss in general has been getting a lot of attention lately.
Unfortunately, food is becoming an addiction for some people. It’s also becoming an epidemic in many areas, especially the USA. It’s far too easy to grab sugary or overly processed snacks here and there until you suddenly find yourself obese, or at least somewhat overweight. Isn’t it time to turn that around?
Avoiding “Bad” Diet Plans
There are many bad diet plans out there. In fact, even the word “diet” makes most people cringe. There are recipes, supplements and pills for weight loss on almost every store shelf it seems. However, none of them are as healthy and natural as lemon juice.
Using Food To Fight Weight Problems
It may seem odd to use food to fight a food addiction or an excessive weight problem, but it really makes sense when you think about it. That is especially true when it comes to fruits and vegetables. Many fruits and vegetables have healing properties and they all have nutrients that are great for your body. Not only that, but many of them keep you fuller longer, decreasing the urge to eat.
How Lemon Juice Can Help
Understand that it might be necessary to do more than just make a few average diet adjustments to drop those unwanted pounds. The citric acid in lemon juice is famous for its detoxifying properties and ability to flush harmful waste materials out of the body.
Lemon juice also contains pectin. Pectin is a gel-like substance that can line your stomach. Your body has to work harder to break down the pectin. This means you will find yourself burning more calories and losing weight at a faster rate.
Another component in lemon juice is vitamin C. Vitamin C will boost your metabolism and let you burn fat quicker. It will also help to protect your body from minor infections by boosting your immune system.
About The Lemon Juice Detox Drink
To make your own lemon juice detox drink, be sure to start with a 12 to 16 ounce glass of pure water. Add in some ginger or cayenne pepper and the juice of one lemon. Two tablespoons of maple syrup or honey should help to make the drink taste good and also provide your body with some additional detoxifying elements.
If you are going to use lemon juice for weight loss, be sure to blend your own rather than using a store-bought version. You can even use the whole lemon if you want which will give you the most pectin and the most nutrients possible per drink. With the right diet and exercise program, you will start to see those annoying pounds dropping away in no time.

Calorie Burning Myths Debunked

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/10-surprising-facts-about-calories
The latest scientific word is that it doesn’t matter which diet you choose: What counts is calories and if you eat too many of them—in whatever form—you’ll gain weight.
If that notion sounds a bit old-fashioned or runs counter to your latest weight-loss strategy, think again. A study published on Jan. 4 in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows what happens when you consume too many calories. Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center randomly assigned 25 healthy young men and women an extra 1,000 calories a day on a low-protein diet, a high-protein diet or a normal-protein diet for eight weeks.
The volunteers all gained about the same amount of body fat, regardless of which eating plan they followed. The moral of the story? If you’re trying to slim down, remember that calories still count.
Learn about the 7 dieting myths that may be dangerous to your health.
Here are 10 surprising facts about calories:

1. Why We’re Getting Fat

The average American eats 300 more calories daily than in 1985. Added sweeteners provide 23 percent of the extra calories; added fats provide another 24 percent.
Eating 300 extra calories a day for a year will pile on about 31 pounds. (Math hint: you have to eat 3,500 extra calories to gain one pound.) What’s more, one-third of Americans are getting nearly half of their daily calories from junk food, according the USDA.

2. Exercise Machines Lie about Calories

Don’t count on your treadmill to tell you how many calories you’re burning. A study from the University of California, San Francisco, found that, on average, exercise machines overestimate calories burned by 19 percent. The errors ranged from seven percent on a stationary bike to 42 percent on an elliptical machine.
For a more accurate count, experts suggest entering a slightly lower weight. You can also get a rough estimate of how many calories you’re burning per mile of running by multiplying your weight by 0.75. Multiply your weight by 0.53 for an estimate of calories burned per mile of walking.
Find out which diet plans work, and which you need to avoid.

3. Foods with Negative Calories

The idea here is that your body burns more calories in digesting certain foods, like celery, than the foods provide. Sorry. It’s just not so.

4. Fidget Away 350 Calories a Day

Lore from the famous fidgeting study has made the rounds since 2005 when a Mayo Clinic researcher showed that lean people burn 350 more calories daily than overweight people. That’s true, but twiddling your thumbs won’t do it.
The research actually showed that those lean people move more—they pace, they take the stairs, they spend two more hours a day on their feet than the not-so-lean. Try that and you may find yourself a lot lighter next year.

5. Low-Fat Doesn’t Mean Low-Cal

Feeling virtuous because you’re buying low-fat versions of your food favorites? Here’s an eye-opener: two tablespoons of reduced-fat peanut butter gives you 187 calories. The same amount of regular has 191 calories. Half a cup of fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt contains 100 calories, compared to 104 for the same amount of regular.

6. Most of Us Are Clueless about Calories

According to a 2010 survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation, only 11 percent of Americans can accurately estimate the number of calories they should consume daily for someone their age, height, weight and amount of physical activity.
Not you? Take this Pop Quiz: (1) How many calories are in two slices of pizza? (2) How many in a basket of chips at a Mexican restaurant? (Answers: 1) 1,000; 2) 550.)

7. Muffins v. Donuts

Which has more calories? That depends to some extent on the size of the muffin and the embellishments on the donut, but on average, the donut is likelier to be lower in calories, even if its fat content may not be desirable.

8. Serving Sizes Can Be Deceptive

It’s easy to be fooled by food labels, since some snack foods may look like a portion for one person, but list a calorie count based on three servings. That means you’re getting triple the calories you expected from eating the entire portion.
For foods like potato or corn chips, a serving size may be as little as one ounce, and few of us have the willpower to stop after such a small portion.

9. Kissing Burns 2 Calories Per Minute

So says Bryant Stamford, PhD, professor and director of the health promotion center at the University of Louisville.
For a more intense calorie blaster, lock lips in unusual positions, such as a yoga “plank pose,” or alternate smooches with pushups as your partner lies on the ground.

10. Sex Burns Even More Calories

A hot time between the sheets can torch 144 calories per half an hour—or more—and the longer lovemaking lasts, the greater the calorie burn.
Take these small steps to achieve long-term weight loss.

Beyonce - fake baby bump rumors =silly, the fake bump at the awards was an artistic expression to tell her story- she really was preggers

I do believe she wore a baby bump however I do believe she was pregnant as well.

If I was her I would have done the same thing.  As an artist she wanted to bypass tabloids and tell the world during her performance that she was pregnant with no words.  If she had of done that at 3 months rubbing her belly on stage folks would have thought, what’s wrong does she have gas, did she eat to much.  Wearing the baby bump sends an obvious message she was preggers, artistic expression.  Notice she tries to stay private.  After that I think she is a paranoid pregnant lady (due to the previous miscarriage probably all the dancing) and probably wearing that prosthetic bump to keep her baby safe in case of a fall cause she was not giving up her Jimmy Choo stilettos, her other babies.     

Beyonce looking Fab 1st appearance after giving birth

Beyonce Knowles picked a very special occasion for her first post-baby outing.

Four weeks after giving birth, the 16-time Grammy winner supported her husband Jay-Z at his Carnegie Hall concert in Manhattan, which benefited The United Way of New York City and his Shawn Carter Foundation.
PHOTOS: How Beyonce and Jay-Z fell in love
The new mom showed off her svelte body in a body-hugging Alice by Temperley dress with Ofira & Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, an Alexander McQueen clutch, and Christian Louboutin platform heels.
During the concert, Jay-Z got choked up while performing "Glory," the song he wrote for their daughter, Blue Ivy (born January 7 in NYC).
PHOTOS: Beyonce's baby bump style
"You could tell Jay is over the moon," a concertgoer tells Us Weekly. "He asked the crowd if there are any proud parents out there. Then after he said, 'I didn't think I was gonna make it through that one -- that was tough."
The rapper was later joined onstage by surprise performers Alicia Keys, Nas and Questlove.
PHOTOS: Beyonce's best and worst hairstyles
Post-show, A-list guests hit up Jay-Z's 40/40 club for the official after-party. Knowles was clearly enjoying her night off, arriving half an hour after her hip-hop husband, 42, walked the red carpet.
"She made a much bigger effort to say hello to nearly everyone, making rounds around the whole club before joining Jay-Z and guests in the VIP room," an onlooker tells Us. Neither Knowles nor Jay-Z (real name: Shawn Carter) spoke to reporters.
PHOTOS: Meet Hollywood's newest babies
Knowles opted not to imbibe at the after-party, instead sucking on lemon wedges throughout most of the evening. Other attendees included Brooklyn Decker, Melanie Fiona and Angie Martinez.
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