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		<title>Arginine: A Popular Remedy to Cure HGH Deficiency</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It becomes quite tough to decide on the best HGH product, as numerous choices are before you when you visit a medical store. Remedies are aplenty; however, which one is the most effective cannot be said affirmatively. There is a plethora of synthetic HGH products but comparatively, it would be the best option to go for arginine, as it makes a great alternative therapy. Not only arginine is believed to be better than the rest from the point of cost but also on the basis of other important criteria.</p>
<p>Arginine aids in releasing the natural growth hormones in the body. The practitioners of this therapy are of the say that this medicine to yield useful results must be taken in larger quantities. Several factors including body weight is taken into account while deciding the right quantity of this HGH product. For getting the best results, you need to ensure that you consume arginine based HGH product on empty stomach; you can either take it one hour prior to your meal or may be 3-4 hours after finishing your meal.</p>
<p>The effectiveness of arginine HGH products differs from one age group to another. People falling into the age group of 20s can derive real fruitful results by using this HGH product. As you grow in age, its effectiveness reduces. Well, that does not mean it is of no good to elderly people but here what we are trying to emphasize is that it is useful for all but works wonders especially for youngsters.</p>
<p>There are basically two main forms of arginine namely L-arginine and L-arginine hydrochloride. Most people prefer to go for the latter option simply due to the reason that it tastes much better than the former. In fact, L-arginine is known to have a real bad taste. Consuming L-arginine hydrochloride in excessively high quantity may be bad for you and can cause stomach ache problem. Therefore, it is recommended not to drink it in its pure form. Rather, it is advisable to mix it with another fluid such as fruit juice or water and drink it immediately.</p>
<p>Numerous studies have been done to find out the usefulness of arginine and the findings are that it fastens the process of recovery of wounds and also works towards boosting the defensive system of body. Of late, it has been known that arginine is basically a precursor of nitric oxide that is of immense use in sharpening the memory. People who have used this HGH product are of the say that there has been a tremendous increase in their cognitive ability and they are able to retain information for a longer period of time in their minds. On the whole, the researchers feel that arginine serves several useful purposes.</p>
<p>In the contemporary time, Arginine is one of the most popular as well as most sought after remedies to treat the problem of human growth hormone deficiency. To conclude, arginine HGH product is very useful in releasing growth hormone in the body and is indeed worth giving a try.</p>
<p>about: Kylie Robinson is a webmaster of a <a href="http://www.hghworks.com/" target="_blank">Human Growth Hormone</a> related website. Kylie is a familiar individual when it comes to finding the best HGH, buying HGH, and providing factual information regarding HGH supplements such as <a href="http://www.hghworks.com/genf20-review/" target="_blank">GenF20</a> and HGH Energizer.</p>



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		<description><![CDATA[I have noticed that some of the plants in my yard really struggle to do well.  I water, we have mulch, but they never look like the plants in my parents’ yard.  My Mom reminded me that they have been composting for years and her plants do well from all of the nutrients.  I decided [...]


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<p>I have noticed that some of the plants in my yard really struggle to do well.  I water, we have mulch, but they never look like the plants in my parents’ yard.  My Mom reminded me that they have been composting for years and her plants do well from all of the nutrients.  I decided that I wanted to compost, but space is an issue so I need to find a creative alternative.  This led me to search for a small compost bin. </p>
<p>I was introduced to Sophia Chiang, who has been blogging about her composting experience on Random Rants and Raves http://ophiesay.blogspot.com/.  Her compost bin is small, manageable, and a great place for me to start.  She uses composting worms (also known as red wrigglers).  Chicago’s weather is often too hot or two cold for traditional composting.  Small composting can be done affordably and indoors.</p>
<p>I plan to purchase an inexpensive shallow plastic bin.  I will drill some small holes for ventilation, and buy some worms.  The worms are supposed to multiply quickly, so I shouldn’t need many to get started.  I have the soil, newspapers, and fruit and vegetable scraps will be easy.  The worms are readily available online but I may call around to a few garden shops first. </p>
<p> In my quest to find composting options, I found other options that would work well in small yards or for those of you who would like to ‘test’ the idea of composting before making a larger investment.  Jessica Butcher, registered dietician and nutrition writer for the Examiner in Grand Rapids (<a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14696-Grand-Rapids-Nutrition-Examiner" target="_blank">http://www.examiner.com/x-14696-Grand-Rapids-Nutrition-Examiner</a>), offers the following suggestions:</p>
<p>•           Within your vegetable garden, section off a small area with simple &#8216;chicken wire&#8217; and use this space to place and rotate your compost waste. This makes for a wonderfully convenient space as you are simply able to open the wire fence or lift the wire and move your compost over your garden for the winter with ease.</p>
<p>•           Place a wire cage off to the side of your yard and use this to place all of your compost. Rotate as necessary with a stick or pitchfork.</p>
<p>•           Have an old garbage can around that you are no longer using? Poke some decent sized holes for aeration and use this for your compost. The lid is great for locking in the warmth and it is very easy to roll the can around for mixing up the compost!</p>
<p>If you are only starting to consider composting, here is another great reason.  “Tidy, easy and handy in the smallest yard &#8211; and they even can help you lose weight!  Composting worms need fruit and vegetable scraps to survive &#8211; so if you want to keep your worms healthy, you need to be eating healthy too,&#8221; says Mary Ellen Psaltis, Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant.</p>
<p>I invite you to join me on this journey.  I plan to write about the realized benefits over time and if nothing else, get my family eating more fruits and vegetables to sustain our new pets!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We look to food for nutrients and work to maintain a proper diet for weight loss and better overall health; but the right foods can not only help you to look better but can even help you to feel better as well. Here we look at some of the top foods for boosting a person’s mood and creating a much better picture of mental health.</p>
<p><strong>Top Food Choices for Mood &amp; Health</strong></p>
<p><strong>1.	Salmon: </strong>As this food is not only loaded with protein but also with Omega-3 fatty acids, it’s a powerhouse when it comes to improving your mood. Studies are looking into the connection of Omega-3 fatty acids being present in the brain and the ability for them to improve mood. Not only that, but salmon can also offer protein that is believed to increase an individual’s overall mental health. This is one excellent choice when it comes to improving an individual’s mood overall.</p>
<p><strong>2.	Protein:</strong> Not only does protein help you to feel full longer and offer some excellent nutrients to the body, but it is also showing proof of having an effect on improving the mood of the individual who eats it. Go with lean protein options such as chicken breast, lean ground turkey, or lean meat with the fat cut off. These can be incorporated into meals or eating beans or legumes at snacks can create a much better picture of mental health upon consumption.</p>
<p><strong>3.	Bright Colorful Fruits and Vegetables: </strong>The most important part of colorful vegetables is that they offer soluble fiber and that is a known mood booster. Vegetables and fruits such as red peppers, strawberries, apples, and carrots are excellent examples as they offer required nutrients as well as enhance your mental health almost immediately upon consumption.</p>
<p><strong>4.	Cottage Cheese:</strong> People often look to cottage cheese as an excellent source of calcium and a great low fat dairy product in a well balanced diet. While this is all true, the fact that it is rich in Vitamin B12 is what helps to increase your mood. Eating cottage cheese can be a healthy choice and do wonders for your overall mental health.</p>
<p><strong>5.	Whole Grain Breakfast Cereals: </strong>Though people tend to shy away from breakfast cereals because they are loaded with carbohydrates, choosing the right one can be a lifesaver for improving your mood. Whole grain breakfast cereals that have high fiber content and low fat are not only healthy choices, but they are rich in folate and even Vitamin B12—both of these nutrients are excellent for improving your mental health.</p>
<p><strong>6.	Low fat Milk:</strong> It’s true that low fat milk is an excellent calcium source but more importantly when it comes to boosting the mood, it contains healthy amounts of Vitamin D. This is one of the most important vitamins for maintaining proper mental health and can work almost instantly at improving a person’s mood.</p>
<p><strong>7.	Eggs: </strong>Including eggs in your diet works in two ways to improve your overall mood. These gems contain not only high amounts of protein but also Vitamin D  and therefore make an excellent choice for boosting a person’s mood. These can be consumed on a regular basis to help with proper nutrition and keeping the mental health in check.</p>
<p>We have more tools for good health—both physical and mental—than we even know, and many of those right in our own kitchens.  Enjoy these foods and eat yourself to a better, healthier, happier you!</p>
<p><em>Guest article written by: Mary Ward. Mary Ward is a blogger and enjoys writing about medical career topics, such as how to obtain a <a href="http://masterofhealthadministration.com/" target="_blank">Master of Health Administration</a> degree, job and education tips, and more.</em></p>



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		<description><![CDATA[I would love to know what some of our readers think about multivitamins and whether or not they are beneficial to your health. I myself have been taking a multivitamin for years and do feel better when I take it regularly. It&#8217;s hard to explain really, as a mom on the go all the time [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would love to know what some of our readers think about multivitamins and whether or not they are beneficial to your health. I myself have been taking a multivitamin for years and do feel better when I take it regularly. It&#8217;s hard to explain really, as a mom on the go all the time and taking care of everyone else in the household first, I don&#8217;t always eat the way I should or get the nutrients I should be getting. When I regularly take a multivitamin, it feels like they boost both my physical and                mental health and my well-being.</p>
<p>I know recently there were a few studies done to see if <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/qxc32482_333181_sespider/multivitamins/multivitamins.htm" target="_blank">multivitamins and minerals</a> really did the job and the results were inconclusive, as in they couldn&#8217;t tell whether they were beneficial or not (this was the last I heard, I haven&#8217;t been able to do much more research about it so there is probably updated studies and results out there).</p>
<p>I think one of the most obvious benefits to taking a multivitamin is probably the convenience of it. When you&#8217;re on the go all the time, don&#8217;t always eat the way you&#8217;re supposed to or don&#8217;t want to take individual vitamins, multivatimins are probably the best way to go.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of Multivitamins:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Vitamin B12 is very important because a deficiency can lead to serious health complications. (Nerve damage, weak muscles, depression, memory problems, fatigue, anemia, and stunted growth in children.)</li>
<li>Vitamin C has helps produce collagen, help wounds to heal and boost the immune system.</li>
<li>Vitamin K can help with blood clotting, helping to strengthen bones and counter osteoporosis.</li>
<li>Folic acid is a crucial vitamin for women who are trying to conceive and those who are already pregnant.</li>
<li>Vitamin A is an antioxidant and is essential in maintaining healthy vision, healthy skin, boost the immune system and can often treat acne and wrinkles.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/qxp215856_333181_sespider/centrum/ultra_womens_multivitaminmultimineral_supplement_tablets.htm" target="_blank">Centrum multivitamins</a> are probably one of the most popular <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/qxc32519_333181_sespider/womens_vitamins/womens_vitamins.htm" target="_blank">womens vitamins</a> on the market today. Centrum Ultra Women&#8217;s Multivitamin/Multimineral are specially formulated to support breast and bone health, contains B-vitamins to help support your body&#8217;s energy, contains antioxidants that help support your immune function, helps maintain healthy skin, hair and nails with biotin, beta-carotene, vitamins A, C and E and more.</p>
<p>What do you think? Do you take multivitamins? Do you find them to be beneficial?</p>



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 4th of July weekend is just around the corner and you know what that means…lots of outdoor celebrations. So, it’s a good time to remind everybody of a few simple rules for summer fun: Don’t eat anything that’s been left out in the sun for more than a couple hours; make sure an adult—make that a sober adult—is present for any fireworks displays; don’t drink and drive; and use protection—sun protection that is!</p>
<p>OK, so now you know the rules, let’s take a moment to focus on sun protection for a moment—because it turns out most people aren’t using it properly. In fact, studies have shown that most people don’t use nearly enough sunscreen for adequate protection.<br />
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<h2><strong> Here are some tips to help you make sure you and your family stay protected this summer:</strong></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Thorough and frequent application:</strong></span> According to <a href="http://www.coppertone.com" target="_blank">Coppertone</a> Solar Research Center fellow Patricia Agin, a product’s SPF rating is determined by controlled laboratory-based testing. Therefore, if the sunscreen is not used properly the protection level decreases accordingly. Put simply: if you’re not applying generously and frequently, you’re not getting the full SPF on the label.</p>
<p>Applying sunscreen in the morning is not enough protection, no matter which product you use. Experts tend to agree that sunscreen should be reapplied at least every two hours, and even more frequently after swimming or excessive perspiration. And, just because a sunscreen is “water proof” or carries a high SPF rating doesn’t mean you don’t need to reapply.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.skincancer.org" target="_blank">The Skin Cancer Foundation</a> also recommends using at least 1 ounce or enough sunscreen to fill a shot glass to maintain the SPF level. What this means is that an average person should use around one half to one quarter of an 8 oz. bottle during a long day at the beach.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Children need extra protection:</strong></span> Not only do children have more delicate skin, but they also spend more time in the sun than the average adult. Before your child becomes a teenager and develops the desire to tan, it’s important to protect him while you can. By using a high-level sun protection in the early years, you can set the tone for good skin care and reduce the risk of skin cancer and other damaging effects from the sun.</p>
<p>In addition to sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and specially-designed SPF clothing can dramatically reduce the effects of sun without compromising comfort or style.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Young babies need protection too:</strong></span> In the past, the American Academy of Pediatrics has discouraged the use of sunscreen on infants under the age of 6 months. That’s changed. They still recommend using proper shade and avoiding the sun when possible, but they also say that: &#8220;for babies under 6 months of age, sunscreen may be used on small areas of the body such as the face and the backs of the hands if adequate clothing and shade are not available.&#8221; They suggest testing the sunscreen on a small area of the back for sensitivity.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tackling the kids with SPF doesn’t have to ruin the day:</strong></span> There is a wide range of products available for kids, including manual and continuous sprays, SPF wipes, sticks and traditional lotions. It might take a little trial and error, but the trick is to find a product that is easy to apply AND the kids don’t hate. For babies and toddlers it may be easier to apply sunscreen before you get them dressed and then reapply with a SPF spray every hour.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kinesys.com">KINeSYS</a> recommends allowing each person in the family to claim ownership of their own bottle of sunscreen and getting involved when it comes time to apply. “We have found the most effective way to promote sunscreen use in kids is to let them be part of the process,” they say. “In general, if sunscreen application time is fun and not forced, this makes it much easier to protect sensitive skin.”</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>It takes time:</strong></span> Most sunscreens take 20-30 minutes to be fully absorbed into the skin, so make sure to check the label and be patient when necessary.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Don’t forget the often missed spots:</span></strong> Make sure to use sunscreen on the ears, tops of feet, neck and hair part, as well as a lip balm with SPF protection.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Know when to toss the bottle:</strong></span> I used to think sunscreen needed to be replaced every year. Come to find out, that’s not actually the case. Energizer Personal Care, of which <a href="http://www.bananaboat.com">Banana Boat</a> is a brand, says the active ingredients in most sunscreens are actually very stable, even under stressed storage conditions. However, it’s the inactive ingredients such as the lotions and bonding materials that might deteriorate similar to the way salad dressing separates over time. Their recommendation is to toss a sunscreen that has passed its expiration date or if it’s texture is compromised.</p>
<p>&#8230;Now that you have all the information to be safe, take a moment to check out my <a href="http://http://momfuse.com/2009/06/best-sunscreens-for-the-average-parent/">sunscreen review</a> to find the best products for your family. As an added bonus, <a href="http://www.mdmoms.com" target="_blank">MD Moms</a> is offering a 25% discount when you buy 6 or more of one product. So, stock up on their sunscreen towelettes and save money at the same time! Just enter the “LOVEYOU” code when checking out.</p>



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I just wanted to pass this along to you as a little friendly fyi. On May 1st, the FDA issued a recall on all Hydroxycut products. Please click below for more info:
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<p>I just wanted to pass this along to you as a little friendly fyi. On May 1st, the FDA issued a recall on all Hydroxycut products. Please click below for more info:</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW02006.html" target="_blank">FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products<br />
<em></em><span class="small"><em>Dietary Supplements Linked to One Death; Pose Risk of Liver Injury</em></span></a></h2>
<p>“The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risk. Adverse events are rare, but exist. Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with these products,” said Linda Katz, M.D., interim chief medical officer of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.</p>
<p>Hydroxycut products are dietary supplements that are marketed for weight-loss, as fat burners, as energy-enhancers, as low carb diet aids, and for water loss under the Iovate and MuscleTech brand names.  The list of products being recalled by Iovate currently includes:</p>
<p>Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets<br />
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets<br />
Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets<br />
Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets<br />
Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets<br />
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets<br />
Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)<br />
Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets<br />
Hydroxycut Liquid Shots<br />
Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)<br />
Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed<br />
Hydroxycut 24<br />
Hydroxycut Carb Control<br />
Hydroxycut Natural</p>
<p>&#8220;Consumers who have any of the products involved in the recall are advised to stop using them and to return them to the place of purchase.&#8221;</p>
<p>source: <a href="http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW02006.html" target="_blank">FDA NEWS</a></p>
<p>Also visit:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090501/hydroxycut-recall-due-to-liver-injuries" target="_blank">WebMD: Hydroxycut Recall due to Liver Injury</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,518608,00.html" target="_blank">FoxNews: FDA Recalls Diet Pill Hydroxycut After Reports of Liver Damage, Health Problems</a></p>
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With growing concerns about food safety due to the increase in food borne illnesses such as Salmonella poisoning , it is important to make informed decisions as a consumer. Food regulations and standards are part of the equation that ensures the food we bring home to our families are safe, clean and healthy. Which is [...]


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<div style="font-family: Verdana;">With growing concerns about food safety due to the increase in food borne illnesses such as <a id="g2_6" title="Salmonella poisoning" href="http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html">Salmonella poisoning</a> , it is important to make informed decisions as a consumer. Food regulations and standards are part of the equation that ensures the food we bring home to our families are safe, clean and healthy. Which is why I would like to talk about how these regulations affect us. Will they make our food safer and yet not restrict our food choice options?</div>
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<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Firstly, when dealing with food safety many people focus on location or origin where the food that they are feeding their families are grown. Some of them are labeled with country, region, or growth process, others are not. In addition to food safety concerns, finding more sustainable and eco-friendly food options are also becoming more important as we move toward a more preserving mentality. In some cases, many believe that home grown organic produce, or local produce from farmers&#8217;markets are both safer and healthier options to <a id="taqt" title="GM-Genetically Modified-food" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food">GM-Genetically Modified-food</a> or the other options in supermarkets around the country.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Will regulated food be safer? How will regulations affect small farms, home gardeners, middle America?</span><br />
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<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">With these questions in mind, I took a look at regulation </span><span style="font-size: small;">installments, specifically <a id="i7lr" title="Bill-H.R. 875: Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009" href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-875&amp;tab=summary">Bill-H.R. 875: Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009</a> </span><span style="font-size: small;">which was introduced to the House on Feb. 4th 2009 and is now referred to a committee. Since, H.R. 875 relates to food safety and regulation, it naturally peaked my interest.<br />
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<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">H.R. 875: </span></p>
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Directs the Administrator to: (1) administer a national food safety program; and <strong>(2) ensure that persons who produce, process, or distribute food prevent or minimize food safety hazards. Sets forth requirements for the Administrator to carry out such duties, including</strong>: (1) requiring food establishments to adopt preventive process controls; (2) enforcing performance standards for food safety; (3) establishing an inspection program; (4) strengthening and expanding food borne illness surveillance systems; (5) requiring imported food to meet the same standards as U.S. food; and (6) establishing a national traceability system for food. </span></p>
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<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">I am all for food safety especially with the increasing food recalls in the past years. It makes me question, will these recalls become a natural thing in the U.S. &#8211; increasing to the point that it becomes a common occurrence, such as the sky is blue and no one is shocked or concerned or questions it. Is our world moving so fast that we now function purely with our short term memory? If things are not today&#8217;s hot topic then we slowly become accustomed to them. It&#8217;s easy to simply say, well we won&#8217;t be eating peanut butter for a while, or I guess no tomatoes for a few weeks. It is surprising, with today&#8217;s advanced technology, safer standards and increasing regulations, that more mistakes are made than ever before. Like many consumers, I would like to know where my food came from and be able to keep my options open when it comes to their sources and origins.  <span style="color: #000000;">Let alone, it may seem like an unrelated issue but with the uncertain economy, company down-sizing, consumers are more aware of things such as food prices &#8211; with</span><span style="color: #000000;"> them at an ultimate high currently, </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">and</span> <a id="wi:1" title="the global food crisis" href="http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatwedo/emergencies/global_food_crisis">the global food crisis</a> <span style="color: #000000;">that is </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">affecting many communities both here at home and abroad. While food beco</span><span style="color: #000000;">mes</span><span style="color: #000000;"> more scarce, the desire for safer and healthier options are becoming a necessity along with implementation of more sustainable and more earth friendly food production.</span> With all these in mind, section 2 (bold section above) concerns me because of the looseness in the language. <strong>&#8220;Persons who produce, process, or distribute&#8221;</strong> food could be anybody, from the casual home vegetable gardener, to moms and families, to small organic farmers, really ANYBODY. </span></p>
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">My questions are where does the regulation begin and where does it end? How will it affect us as consumers? In our choices, options and decisions to provide safer food to our family? If I were to plant some organic herbs in my kitchen, make my own butter, do some canning &#8230; etc. Will I be required to follow the regulations set forth in H.R. 875? What is the definition of <strong>food establishments</strong>? Do they include my own private kitchen? Will lay persons be required to adhere to inspections in their food preparation for <strong>the strengthening and expanding food borne illness surveillance systems</strong>? I agree that clauses like <strong>requiring imported food to meet the same standards as U.S. food </strong>should be implemented. <strong>Establishing a national traceability system for food </strong>should include food production and sources such as whether or not they are organic, non-organic, GM-food or non GM-food. Implementation of some regulations could be an important and might even be a necessary step. However, the boundaries and languages of such regulations should be more specific. The regulations themselves should both protect consumer choices as well as be easily understandable to a lay person. </span></p>
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">I agree with the belief that <a id="pofg" title="small farmers are the solution to the global food crisis" href="http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressrelease/2009-04-17/g8-agriculture-summit-poor-farmers-are-answer-global-food-crisis">small farmers are the solution to the global food crisis</a></span><span style="font-size: small;">. Empowering small business and small farm owners so they are able to directly reach the general public will help drastically decrease food cost. We will be cutting out the middle man, reducing processing and transport costs, thus lowering our environmental impact. Consumers will be able to access fresher, cleaner and safer food directly from their sources. They will be fully informed about what it is that they are eating and where it came from without limiting options. </span></p>
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Regardless of my personal opinion, my intent in bringing this subject to your attention is not to advocate particular practices. I am by no means pushing specific options as to where your food should come from, that is a choice each of us has to make. Although, I believe in making informed decisions when we do make that choice. I am just a concerned consumer like you who is seeking some answers by asking some questions. </span></p>
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">How do you feel H.R. 875 affect you as a consumer? What do you think about the different clauses in the bill? Are there particular ones you disagree or agree with? When doing groceries, what are the factors you consider when deciding which kind of food do you purchase? Any thoughts on solutions we should pursue to offset the fast growing food crisis? What do you think we-the consumer and the government should do to establish safer and more sustainable means to make food safer and more available? What other questions and concerns do you have? </span></p>
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<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Consider addressing your thoughts/concerns/questions to your local House of Representatives. They are the ones who will be making the decisions affecting all of us. Hearing the questions and opinions of their constituents is an important part of their decision making. </span></p>
<p class="western"><span style="font-size: small;">Would love to hear your comments, feedback and thoughts on this bill. </span></p>
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<div style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sources: </span></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">- <a id="ljqb" title="Salmonella Outbreak. fda.gov" href="http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html">Salmonella Outbreak. fda.gov</a></span></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">- <a id="ahsf" title="Genetically Modified Food. wikipedia.org" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food">Genetically Modified Food. wikipedia.org</a></span></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">- <a id="ampm" title="H.R. 875: Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 . govtrack.us" href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-875&amp;tab=summary">H.R. 875: Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 . govtrack.us</a></span></div>
<div style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">- </span><a id="w21_" title="Global Food Crisis. oxfamamerica.org" href="http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatwedo/emergencies/global_food_crisis">Global Food Crisis. oxfamamerica.org</a></span></div>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guest article written by: Rebeca Simpson Holloway
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<p>As you may recall, I started my journey with acupuncture on the recommendation of <a title="dr james nicolai" href="http://www.stfrancishospitals.org/SFMG/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52" target="_self">Dr. James Nicolai</a>, the medical director for the <a title="Franciscan Center for Integrative Health" href="http://www.stfrancishospitals.org/altmed/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=0&amp;tabid=1" target="_blank">Franciscan Center for Integrative Health</a> in Indianapolis. I was lucky to have a qualified medical doctor provide a referral. But, I know that not everybody has access to an integrative medicine specialist. So, I’d like to provide a little information on how you can find the best practitioner.</p>
<p>What you may not know, is that there is a difference among acupuncture practitioners. In fact, before visiting Dr. Nicolai’s recommended practitioner, I originally I followed the advice of a friend and visited a chiropractor who also offered acupuncture. I found his treatment to be tremendously relaxing. It cleared up my sinuses and gave me a huge jolt of energy. However, I felt no relief for my migraine. When I visited Acupuncture of Indiana, it was a completely different experience. I was floored by the dramatic turnaround I’d taken after just one treatment. So, why such a difference?</p>
<p>The difference is that the chiropractor I visited has an education in chiropractic medicine and completed a minimum amount of training to be “certified” in the state as an acupuncturist. (Certification requirements vary from state to state.) On the flip side, the specialists at <a title="Acupuncture of indiana" href="http://www.acupunctureofindiana.com/" target="_blank">Acupuncture of Indiana</a> have completed at least four years of graduate-level training with even more continued education and research. That’s not to say that you can’t get good care with a chiropractor. I’m just saying—there’s a difference.</p>
<p>In an attempt to clear up the difference, I sent a query to a number of experts in the field and this is what I found. There are two different educational routes to becoming an acupuncturist. Licensed acupuncturists complete a master’s program at a nationally-recognized acupuncture school, which is akin to the biomedical school for medical doctors. Within the four-year program, acupuncture and herbal medicine are studied in great depth and these practitioners are generally considered to be specialists in the field. The other rout varies from state to state and is followed by practitioners who are already a medical doctor (MD), naturopath (ND), chiropractor (DC) or dentist (DDS). These practitioners are educated in their particular fields and then complete a certain amount of basic acupuncture training (predetermined by the state regulators). They are generally considered to practice “medical acupuncture” with a focus on pain relief rather than balancing the body for overall general health. (However, this topic is of hot debate between the two types of practitioners.)</p>
<p>According to <a title="Becca Seitz" href="http://www.tothepointacupuncture.org/" target="_blank">Becca Seitz</a>, a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, it’s like comparing a general practice doctor to a specialist. She advises patients to educate themselves on the qualifications of their practitioner, and what they can expect from the level of training their practitioner has received. “Medical Acupuncture can be effective, but if it isn&#8217;t, that doesn&#8217;t mean acupuncture can’t work,” she says. “It may just mean that a referral to a specialist is in order.”</p>
<p>Personally, I’ve been around the block long enough to know that regardless of training, there are some pretty crappy “specialists” out there. My family doc runs circles around some of the lackluster specialists I’ve encountered—especially my recent neurologist. I guess the same can be said about an acupuncturist. What it boils down to is finding the right practitioner for your needs.</p>
<p><a title="Joseph Alban" href="http://albanacupuncture.com/" target="_blank">Joseph Alban</a>, a New York state licensed acupuncturist and diplomat in Oriental medicine says finding an acupuncturist can be intimidating, but it’s not impossible. He recommends word of mouth as the best method for finding an acupuncturist, but says patients can also do a general search on <a title="www.acufinder.com" href="http://www.acufinder.com" target="_blank">www.acufinder.com</a>. Alban says patients should look for a practitioner in their area who is open to talking about their approach, and who will give an idea of expectations for treatment. Ask about their training and experience for your particular health concern. Most practitioners will be happy to set up a free consultation over the phone or in person so that patients can make an informed decision before starting treatment.</p>
<p>Because Oriental medicine is based on the idea that the mind, body and spirit act as one, a good practitioner should also demonstrate an interest in the patient’s entire medical and personal background. This can often be completed in the initial appointment, but should also be included in subsequent sessions. If an acupuncturist isn’t looking for feedback, he’s not doing a thorough job.</p>
<p>To sum it up, just like any other aspect of medicine, the person you have managing your care is a very personal choice. Therefore, communication and trust trump credentials.</p>
<p><em>Guest article written by: Rebeca Simpson Holloway</em></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Guest article written by Helene Byrne, founder of <a title="Be Fit Mom" href="http://www.befitmom.com" target="_blank">BeFit-Mom</a></em><em>.</em></p>
<p>So you’ve had your baby and now it’s time to do crunches, lots of ‘em, to get your abs back in shape again. Right? Well, actually no. In fact, exercises like crunches can do more harm than good in the postpartum period.</p>
<p>One of the problems with crunches, and its’ cousin, the oblique curl, is that these exercises primarily work the external layers of the abdominal wall. (The muscles that flex the spine to the front and side.)</p>
<p>After pregnancy, these external layers easily overpower the relatively weaker internal abdominal muscle (the Transverse Abdominis, or TvA) during traditional exercises like crunches. Without enough TvA strength, the abdominal wall will balloon outward when contracted — yikes! In fitness, what you practice is what you get. So if you allow your belly to expand outward, that is what you are unintentionally training your abs to do — double yikes!</p>
<p>The secret to flattening the abs after pregnancy is to recondition from the inside out—by building strength and control in your TvA first. This muscle is your body’s internal “girdle” and when contracted, compresses the abdominal wall, whittles the waistline, and provides stability to your pelvis and lower spine.</p>
<p>Here’s a terrific postnatal TvA exercise that is safe to do right after both a vaginal delivery or a C-section, and will flatten your abs even if you’re considerably post postpartum.</p>
<p><strong>Postpartum Belly Buster</strong></p>
<p>1. Lie on your side with a small pillow under your head, knees bent, hips stacked, and spine neutral. Relax your abdominal wall and allow it to expand. (Don’t panic— everyone’s tummy lies next to them after childbirth!)</p>
<p>2. Inhale deeply, and then exhale slowly while hissing forcefully through you teeth. As you hiss, tighten your abdomen, pulling your belly up away from the floor, and in toward your spine as much as you can. Keep your torso completely still, maintain the neutral position.</p>
<p>3. Hold the contraction for a few moments, breathing naturally. Take care that you don’t relax your abs you breathe, keep them tight.</p>
<p>4. Inhale deeply, repeat the hiss/exhalation and try to increase the intensity of the abdominal compression. Maintain the abdominal contraction, breathing naturally.</p>
<p>5. Repeat the exhalation/hiss with abdominal compression a third time, trying to increase the intensity of the contraction even more. Once again, hold the contraction and breathe naturally.</p>
<p>6. Exhale, relax your abdominal wall allowing it to soften and expand naturally. (Don’t push it outward.)</p>
<p>7. Perform 4 repetitions to complete one set. Perform four or more sets daily.</p>
<p>After this muscle has become strong again, (in about three weeks or so of regular conditioning) you can progressively add in exercises that work the external layers, while maintaining a flat abdominal profile. Using this method, you’ll not only shrink your waist and flatten your tummy, but just as importantly, develop deep core strength and spine stability.</p>
<p><strong>Training Tips</strong></p>
<p>• If you have difficulty breathing, it is because you are “sucking up” and contracting your diaphragm. Try to isolate the contractions below your belly button.</p>
<p>• Remember, the TvA does not move bone. Keep you spine—particularly your upper body—completely still.</p>
<p>• Use mental imagery. Imagine that you have on an old fashioned corset, that is getting tighter and tighter as you compress your abdominal wall.</p>
<p><strong>Author Bio:</strong> Helene Byrne, founder of BeFit-Mom at <a title="http://www.befitmom.com" href="http://www.befitmom.com/" target="_blank">http://www.befitmom.com</a> is a pre and postnatal exercise specialist, and author of the award winning DVD &#8220;Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning&#8221; and the acclaimed book, “Exercise after Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best.”</p>



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<p>The concern to lose weight is sometimes self-destructing. Diet and exercise more than the recommended amount and frequency won’t help you. It’s either you make or break it. Modification therapy and healthy lifestyle are very much considered as big steps to a fat-free living.</p>
<p>Recently, obesity was flagged in the news worldwide. As the world becomes modern, people are getting sick because of their sedentary lifestyle. Experts and healthcare professionals highly suggest that obese people should commit themselves to diet therapy and exercise program.</p>
<p>Weight loss pills became a controversial issue because of side effects and in some cases long-term inefficiency. To get a better overview of what is weight loss pills and its mechanism of actions.</p>
<p>Weight Loss Pills</p>
<p>Medication therapy is one of the solutions preferred by some who cannot afford to exercise even for 30 minutes or analyze what foods to eat. These pills could either be fat-eliminators or appetite suppressants. Its effects are proven to be effective to some while ineffective to many.</p>
<p><a title="weight loss pills" href="http://www.weight-loss-institute.com/diet_pills.htm" target="_blank">Weight loss pills</a> could either suppress your appetite to limit your food intake or helps you get rid of your <a title="body fats" href="http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/bodyfatscales.html" target="_blank">body fats</a>. The assistance that these pills give you must be maintained for long term and must be paired with diet and exercise. That is why many fail to achieve desirable results because they taught just be merely taking the pills they will have a thinner body.</p>
<p>Efficacy of Weight Loss Pills</p>
<p>The effectiveness of weight loss pills greatly depends on the right medication that you take and the right lifestyle that should be paired with it. It’s a wrong notion that weight loss pills are the so called “magic pills”. Although its results are much apparent in shorter periods of time, still it makes no use if you can’t maintain the intake of pills.</p>
<p>Only legitimate and lawful people should advice you on what to take and how to take it. Healthcare professional strongly disregards people to just follow commercials without knowing the background of the pills. The story ends up that the individual experience bad effects of the drug or they cannot maintain its consumption.<br />
For weight loss to be effective, you need to consult a healthcare expert. Body fats are being checked and they will appraise you on the proper way to deal with it using weight loss pills.</p>
<p>Low-fat and low-cholesterol diets are still recommended while taking the pills. Regular exercise and physical activity still needs to be rendered to achieve a fit and healthy figure.</p>



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