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Good information on the Green Tea. Thank you AirborneSapper7.

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Exercise May Help Reduce Symptoms Related To Depression, Anxiety

April 8, 2010 by Personal Liberty News Desk

Patients who are suffering from depression or anxiety disorders and who are not interested in traditional therapy options may be in luck. According to a recent analysis of numerous published studies, exercise may be a viable treatment alternative for those looking to improve their mental health.

Jasper Smits, director of the Anxiety Research and Treatment Program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and lead author of the review, found that patients who exercise on a regular basis report significantly lower levels of anger and stress as well as fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Specifically, Smits and his colleagues found that exercise positively affects neurotransmitter systems in the brain and reduces feelings of a racing heart or rapid breathing—two symptoms commonly reported by those suffering from severe anxiety.

"Exercise can fill the gap for people who can’t receive traditional therapies because of cost or lack of access, or who don’t want to because of the perceived social stigma associated with these treatments," said Smits.

"Exercise also can supplement traditional treatments, helping patients become more focused and engaged," he added.

For most patients, the researchers recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week.


http://www.personalliberty.com/news/...iety-19706497/

Discover Nature’s Most Potent Anti-Inflammatory: Krill Oil

April 8, 2010 by Dr. Michael Cutler



The reason krill oil is more effective than other marine oils is the amount of omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and extremely potent antioxidants. It’s the unique combination of these essential ingredients that provide the greatest health benefits.

Krill oil has been shown to outperform fish oil supplements when it comes to lowering your bad low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Patients who took 1 to 1.5 grams of krill oil a day—compared to three times the dose of fish oil—showed a significantly greater decrease in bad cholesterol than the fish oil patients.

In an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) test, krill oil was shown to contain 300 times the amount of vitamin A and E, plus 48 times the antioxidant power of standard omega-3 fish oils.

Omega fatty acids are essential for your diet—and should be supplemented since your body doesn’t produce them on its own. These fatty acids are the best source to help prevent blood clotting, lower blood pressure and relive inflammation.

Krill oil contains a healthy balance of omega-3 fatty acid and omega-6 fatty acid—which helps fight infection. These two fatty acids need each other and work together to prevent other inflammation-related ailments like heart disease, arthritis and diabetes.

Phospholipids are fats that help keep your cells functioning by providing a protective membrane around each cell to block out toxins and disease-forming free radicals. The fats found in krill oil most closely resemble the phospholipids found in your brain that are responsible for maintaining the brain chemical that controls your memory, muscle function, mood, sleep patterns and organs like your heart.

Results from laboratory tests show that krill oil contains a powerful cocktail of antioxidants, which are not only beneficial for your continued health, but also sustain the shelf life of the oil.

Krill oil provides you with an ample supply of vitamins A, E and D, plus minerals such as potassium, sodium and zinc. And it also contains large amounts of the B-complex choline.

However, the most powerful antioxidant in krill oil is astaxanthin. This nutrient is responsible for fighting free radicals within the body and protecting the blood-brain barrier—which means it protects the eye, brain and central nervous system from free radical damage.

Krill Oil for Your Aching Joints
If you suffer from creaking, cracking joints… stiff hands and fingers… lingering back pain… or sore swollen legs due to recurrent inflammation, then krill oil may be the miracle you have been searching for.

In a double-blind study, 45 patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis were administered 300 mg of krill oil. After only seven days, inflammation was reduced by 19 percent, pain was reduced 24 percent, stiffness was reduced by 21 percent and immobility was reduced by 16 percent.

How does this all-natural pain reliever work so well? It’s the combination of the trio of anti-inflammatory ingredients—omega fatty acids, phospholipids and numerous powerful antioxidants.

Ease Your Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

In a randomized, double-blind study, researchers in Montreal studied the effects of krill oil on PMS, and patients reported a significant improvement in all 10 physical and mental symptoms examined and measured. The findings show that krill oil can help:

• Ease abdominal pain and uterine cramps
• Relive nausea, bloating and fatigue.
• Alleviate headaches as well as joint and body aches.
• Lessen PMS-related breast tenderness.
• Improve erratic mood swings and food cravings.
• Prevent PMS-related feelings of anxiety, depression and stress.

In fact, the women who consumed krill oil during the study period reported that they consumed fewer dangerous over-the-counter pain relievers to help with their PMS symptoms.

Reduce Your Chances of Heart Disease

High total cholesterol and high “bad” LDL cholesterol can be major risk factors for heart disease or a fatal heart disaster.

In a clinical study conducted by Canadian researchers from the University of Montreal, the findings show that Neptune krill oil significantly reduced several risk factors for high cholesterol.

In fact, the results showed a:

• Reduction in total cholesterol by 13 percent
• Decrease in bad LDL cholesterol by 32 percent
• Deduction in triglycerides by 11 percent
• Increase in good high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol by 44 percent

For much-needed relief from joint pain and PMS symptoms, plus reduced LDL cholesterol levels, I recommend nature’s amazing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant remedy—krill oil. Once you see and feel the results you might never look for standard fish oil supplements again.
—By Michael Cutler, M.D.

http://www.personalliberty.com/perso...ory-krill-oil/

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Healthy Diet Linked To Lower Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease

April 15, 2010 by Personal Liberty News Desk

According to a recent Columbia University Medical Center study, consuming a healthy diet may help lower a person’s risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

In the study, lead author Yian Gu and his colleagues monitored the dietary habits of more than 2,000 adults over the age of 65 who were free of symptoms related to cognitive decline. After an average of four years of follow-up, the research team found that 253 individuals had developed Alzheimer’s disease.

Gu found that high intakes of nuts, fish, tomatoes, fruits, poultry as well as cruciferous and green leafy vegetables were associated with a significantly decreased risk of being diagnosed with the brain disorder. In contrast, consumption of high-fat dairy, red meat, organ meat and butter was linked to a considerably increased risk.

"Epidemiological evidence linking diet—one of the most important modifiable environmental factors—and risk of Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly increasing," said the authors.

"Our findings provide support for further exploration of food combination-based dietary behavior for the prevention of this important public health problem," they added.

http://www.personalliberty.com/news/...se-2-19719320/

Madness! Spring Garden 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8a5503iLFQ



Apr 1, 2010I am tempting fate. When I was a kid, I remember going ice fishing on my birthday (mid-April). But, a few nice days and many videos watched of people planting their gardens got the better of me. And I did it. I planted my raised beds. We'll see if I was, indeed, an April fool!

All my seeds are from the Jung company out of Wisconsin who carries many open-pollinated variety of seeds, or Victory Seed Company which specializes in heirloom and hard-to-find seed out of Oregon. I've been very happy with both companies and can recommend them if you are having trouble locating non-hybrid seed.

Starting Your Spring Garden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_90mlbBgO_s



Feb 1, 2010

Early Show contributor and gardening expert Ahmed Hassan spoke to Harry Smith about starting an outdoor garden for the spring indoors including using an indoor garden kit and lightweight potting soil.

How To Start Tomato Plants From Seed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6B268wM ... re=related



How To Start Tomato Plants Early In Your Garden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjeY7-AV ... re=related

Consider growing an extra row for family and friends

AWESOME Beginners Guide to Setting Up a Garden! (Part 1 of 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=435AujEFglg



AWESOME Beginners Guide to Setting Up a Garden! (Part 2 of 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfk9KW6sf0I



AWESOME Beginners Guide to Setting Up a Garden! (Part 3 of 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lseJVrhlOXY



AWESOME Beginners Guide to Setting Up a Garden! (Part 4 of 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCY3-boq ... re=related

Growing Tomatoes, Cucumber, Beans and even Cantaloupe -- vert
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAVpJNlZ ... re=related



Growing Egg plant or aubergine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgxyN32k ... re=related