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Post by The Mayor on Jun 24, 2006 11:11:04 GMT -5
Dry Water Emmett Culligan, a pioneer in water technology, was born this day in 1893. He invented water softeners and early purification systems. But, neither he nor anyone else came up with a good way to water potted plants when one is away from home on vacation or business. There are options -- such as putting pots in the bath tub or on a shallow tray, in a few inches of water. But, there is yet a better way -- a new technology called "dry water." It's a gel pack that contains droplets of water. The droplets are time-released as the gelatin melts. One gel pack will "water" an 8-inch pot for a month. Larger sizes will keep a plant moist for three months. The cost: a buck-fifty and two-fifty, respectively --a small price to keep plants healthy. And, you won't have to bother neighbors and friends. Check it out at driwater.com.
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Post by The Mayor on Jun 25, 2006 12:01:25 GMT -5
Healing with Quartz Crystals have a unique vibration, which attunes to human vibration better than any other gem or mineral. Quartz crystal amplifies, clarifies and stores energy. It is a well known fact that pressure on Quartz creates a tiny electrical charge. This property amplifies healing potential. It is beneficial to use quartz crystal by either placing it on the area that needs healing, carrying or wearing them, or sleeping with it under your pillow. Alternatively, you can place them in areas that you spend a lot of time in.
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Post by The Mayor on Jun 26, 2006 9:11:28 GMT -5
Avoiding brain pollution In the last 50 years, 3500 new chemicals have been added to our food and a further 3000 have been introduced into our homes. 200,000 tones of chemical additives are added to our food each year. Heavy metals like lead and Aluminium interfere with our ability to absorb essential nutrients. This has lead to a disastrous effect on intellectual performance and behaviour. Lead toxicity especially from exhaust fumes can cause irreversible brain damage to children who are at most risk. Symptoms can be inability to concentrate, disturbed sleep patterns, aggressive, fussy about food, sinus and headaches. Adults experience chronic lack of physical and mental energy, insomnia, depression, and headaches. Avoid dolomite supplements which have been banned by the FDA as it is high in lead. Don't even give it to your dog! Avoid breathing in car fumes. Cans sealed with lead solder, lead based paints, use filtered water, do not allow the ink on plastic bag to be in contact with your food as it contains lead. Aluminium is used in food packaging and many common household products. There is an association between memory-loss, Alzheimer's and aluminium where it accumulates in the brain and causes inflammation! Avoid: anti-acids, toothpaste containing aluminium, aluminium foil, cookware, baking powders, non-dairy creamers as coffee creamers, processed cheese, table salt ("anticake" substance), antiperspirants, aluminium cans(soft drinks). The more zinc deficient you are the more you absorb Aluminium. Take high dosages of Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, MSM. Do a good Detox for the liver, kidneys, colon, lymphatic system and skin. Foods that fight heavy metals are sulphur-containing foods like garlic, onions and eggs. Eat an apple every day. Take omega 3 oil from flaxseed oil. Don't smoke and stay away from smoky places.
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Post by The Mayor on Jun 27, 2006 7:52:37 GMT -5
The Quickie Workout Is your 30-minute workout always last on your to-do list? Here's help. Whether you're constantly time-crunched or just exercise averse, it's possible to get many of the same health benefits without freeing up a full half hour. Research consistently shows that three 10-minute sessions are as effective in many ways -- including controlling cholesterol -- as a solid 30-minute workout. So even if you're stretched thin between work and home, you can still make fitness a top priority. Exercising regularly can make your real age as much as 9 years younger.
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Post by The Mayor on Jun 28, 2006 7:08:16 GMT -5
Bird Bath Mosquito Control Planning a summer vacation? Here's one more 'to do? for your leaving home checklist. Today you'll learn how to prevent mosquitoes in a bird bath when you're ?out and about? and on the go. From deep within the "The Mayor's" vault of caring for your feathered friends, we bring a water tip to that end. Indeed, it says here that mosquitoes breed in standing water, and they go from egg to adult in seven to ten days, which requires dumping and refilling bird baths about every five days. What if you're going on vacation? Should you empty the bird bath until you return? No need to...as long as you know this little trick! Simply add a few drops of canola oil or any vegetable-based oil to the bird bath water and it will create a light surface coating that won't harm birds but will stop mosquitoes! It'll provide on-going refreshment while you're gone, and there will be fewer mosquitoes once you're back home!
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Post by The Mayor on Jun 29, 2006 11:22:01 GMT -5
Are you fat deficient? Depression, Dyslexia, ADD, fatigue, struggling to lose weight, or gain weight, dry skin, hair or eczema, brittle soft nails, PMS and painful periods, dry watery itchy eyes, arthritis and inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, water retention, liver problems, Diabetes, memory-loss, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia have all been likened to an Omega 3 and 6 deficiency. Most people are eating too much saturated "killer" fats and are undernourished in essential, healing fats. Seeds with the the highest level of Omega 3 are flax seed 57% Omega 3, 16% Omega 6 and 18% Omega 9. Take the oil (2-5 tablesthingys per day) in conjunction with the ground flax seeds and mix it with yogurt or have it over your evening meal. Best seeds for Omega 6 are hemp, pumpkin, sunflower, safflower and sesame. Eating fish, such as Salmon, Mackerel. Herring, Sardines, Anchovies, and Tuna, on a regular basis will also supply you with omega 3 oils. Did you know that if Omega 3 oils are taken during pregnancy, the IQ of the foetus can be increased dramatically.
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Post by The Mayor on Jun 30, 2006 9:58:00 GMT -5
Silence Is Golden Go ahead, turn up the smooth jazz -- but hit the pause button once in a while, too. Music can significantly impact your blood pressure and heart and respiratory rates, as well as your soul. Not surprisingly, music with a fast beat excites, while slow rhythms soothe. But nothing is as relaxing as silence. Researchers found that even after listening to the mellowest music, a pause from the surrounding sound produced the most relaxation, even more than 5 minutes of quiet meditation. RealAge Benefit: Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your RealAge up to 16 years younger.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 1, 2006 10:48:54 GMT -5
Backyard Barbecues It's that time again when cooking shifts from the kitchen to the backyard barbecue. But before firing up, here are a few things you should do. First, make sure it's clean and in good working order. For gas grills make sure the LP tank is full and burner holes are free of debris. For standard barbecues, learn how different woods and charcoals perform. They burn at different rates and give off different temperatures. Always allow plenty of time to get coals nice and hot. The art of barbecuing lies in slow cooking and not letting flames or flareups touch your food. The mouth-watering flavor of barbecued food also comes from juices dripping on hot coals -- producing puffs of smoke that flavor food, through and through. You also can add a smoked flavor by using wood chips wrapped in tin foil with small holes on top. Place them directly on the hot coals.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 1, 2006 11:11:18 GMT -5
On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream.
The United States is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people. Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. Through the Internet we are learning about and communicating with people of different nations, with different languages and different races throughout the world. Bringing the world closer with understanding and knowledge can only benefit all nations.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 2, 2006 4:40:34 GMT -5
Emergency Drinking Water Natural disasters come without warning, and survival depends on thinking ahead and knowing what to do during and immediately afterward. One of the most important things you'll need after a tornado, hurricane, earthquake or flood is a good supply of fresh drinking water in case tap water is cut off or contaminated. Plan ahead. Keep bottled water on hand, making sure it's accessible, dated and changed every six months. If you're caught off-guard, there are many options for emergency drinking water. One is your hot-water heater. Turn everything off and carefully open the faucet at the bottom. Other sources are toilet tanks, melted ice cubes and juices in canned foods. Do not drink swimming-pool water or spa water. If you have to purify water that's polluted or contaminated, strain it first to remove any sediment or matter. Then boil it for five minutes or treat it with 8 drops of liquid bleach per gallon. We take water for granted, until we need it. Be smart and plan ahead.
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Post by Mayor-2 on Jul 2, 2006 21:45:20 GMT -5
On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream.
The United States is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people. Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. Through the Internet we are learning about and communicating with people of different nations, with different languages and different races throughout the world. Bringing the world closer with understanding and knowledge can only benefit all nations.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 3, 2006 10:10:36 GMT -5
Wildfire Reminder The numbers are in, and it's a serious reminder! Last year's California wildfires damaged 13,000 homes and cost homeowners more than $1 billion in repairs and restoration! Could it happen again? You bet! Wildfire season is already underway, and potential danger worsens every day, which means it's time for preventive action. To protect your home and family, plan ahead. Clear brush and dry grass at least thirty feet from around your home and be sure trees and shrubs are at least ten feet apart. In a wildfire, your roof is most vulnerable from wind-blown sparks, so always build or re-roof with Class A fire-resistant materials. Inside, beyond mandatory smoke alarms, consider a whole-house sprinkler system. Other safety checks include making sure your house number is in clear view and planning two alternate escape routes. In a widespread fire emergency, it could take hours for help to arrive. Pre-planning and being prepared will help you, your home, and your family survive!
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 5, 2006 9:55:39 GMT -5
Something to Relish Three foods your arteries can't get enough of: onions, celery, and parsley. Whether you add them to soups, relish dishes, sandwiches, or salads, improving the health of your arteries may be as simple as munching on these flavor boosters. People who eat more flavonoid-rich veggies like these cut their risk of hardening of the arteries -- especially in the legs -- in half.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 6, 2006 10:21:13 GMT -5
Slow and Steady Do you huff and puff your way through workouts -- and hate every gasp? Then slow it down, especially if weight loss is one of your goals. New research shows that lower-intensity exercise may help you shed more pounds than a faster-paced activity -- as long as you burn enough calories from it. So get out of the high-speed lane. Walk, don't run. Jog, don't sprint. Skip the spinning class and pedal an exercise bike at a comfortable speed, all the while chanting: Do less, lose more. Exercising regularly can make your real age as much as 9 years younger.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 7, 2006 8:55:38 GMT -5
The flavouring in your chips effects your brain!! Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a flavour enhancer, but the problem starts in excess quantities. We want to taste what we are eating. Food companies know this and add flavour enhancers to many food products. Adverse reactions have been reported to MSG ingestion. Every chemical product we take through our mouth, needs to be filtered through the liver. This causes extra strain on the liver resulting in low immune function, tiredness, memory loss, and water retention, ADD or ADHD. In 1969 a scientist John W. Olney, M.D. fed some MSG to baby mice. He reported that they had ended up with brain lesions and neuroendocrine disorders as well as becoming extremely obese. More symptoms related to MSG indigestion: * Struggling to lose weight * Reproductive disorders * Blurred vision * Bags under the eyes * Rash * Asthma * Runny nose * Sneezing * Depression * Migraine headaches * Insomnia * Angina * Swelling * Stomach cramps * Tongue swelling * Joint pain, stiffness * Memory loss Use natural flavouring as far as possible. Read the labels of products you buy. Stick to fresh fruit and vegetables, even frozen veggies have flavour enhancers added to them!!
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 8, 2006 11:12:31 GMT -5
Broken Chair Leg TV's "Fame" made its debut on this day in 1982. At the show-biz high school featured in the show, "break a leg" meant "good luck." But at your house, "fame" turns to disaster when you break a leg on grandma's heirloom chair and "good luck" goes away. To remove the broken limb without further damage, lay the chair down with the leg across a pillow or folded towel. Tap spreaders and rungs with a rubber mallet to loosen, and remove the damaged leg. Glue and clamp broken pieces together and let dry. Then drill holes for dowel rods. Going through both parts on a 45-degree angle, glue dowels in place and let dry again. Trim off excess dowel rods, sand smooth and refinish to match.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 9, 2006 4:24:10 GMT -5
What does an Electrolyte do? Our brain is a network of sparks or electric impulses. Shall we call you sparky! The faster these electric impulses move the faster we recall information to reply. Electrolytes are salts that conduct electricity, so they help us to be sharper. They are found in the body fluid, tissue, and blood. Examples are calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Proper balance is essential for muscle coordination, heart function, fluid absorption and excretion, nerve function, concentration and brain function. Drinking energy products with high levels of sugar, caffeine, preservatives and chemicals, depletes the body of important minerals like magnesium. When we are dehydrated our brain cannot think straight and we feel tired or fuzzy. Sugar and caffeine dehydrates our body. Coffee and a doughnut is not a good way to give your brain a lift. Drink an organic electrolyte to replace important minerals lost during sport, daily concentration at work, illness and diarrhea. Drink it during the day for energy instead of coffee.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 10, 2006 10:37:03 GMT -5
Plant Pet Protection Do your pets tear up the garden, ruin flowers, and destroy shrubbery too? Today you'll learn how to set up a counter offensive--odor, that is--that'll keep 'em at bay! Here's how: from deep within the "The Mayor's" vault of sniffing out trouble, we bring ways to deter Fido and Fluffy. Indeed, it says here that when dogs and cats are a 'horticultural' pain in the nuisance, you can often keep them away by burying a few empty soda or beer bottles in the soil so their tops are level with the ground. Fill them with a 'stinky' mixture of two parts ammonia and one part water, and as it slowly evaporates and wafts its way to their sensitive nostrils, pets will notice that it smells a bit like urine and will seek out ?new? territory to ?mark.? Just remember to re-fill your decoys from time to time, or pets (like Arnold) will say ?I'll be back!?
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 11, 2006 10:29:57 GMT -5
Attitude Adjustment About to start yet another exercise routine? Looking for ways to help stick with it? Make a plan. Set a few realistic goals, then create a backup plan for the days your efforts fall short. Take steps toward getting started, like buying a sleek new pair of walking shoes and a pedometer. And have confidence in yourself! You can do it. Exercising regularly can make your real age as much as 9 years younger.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 12, 2006 11:09:22 GMT -5
Heart attack symptoms Heart attack symptoms are generally less pronounced in women, the elderly, and diabetics. The following are signs of a heart attack: * A feeling of pressure, fullness or a squeezing pain in the centre of the chest, lasting for more than a few minutes. * Pain extending beyond the chest to the shoulder, arm, back, or teeth and jaw. * Increasing episodes of chest pain. * Prolonged pain in the upper abdomen. * Shortness of breath. * Excessive sweating. * A sensation of impending doom. * Faintness/ lightheadedness * Nausea and vomiting. Taking an aspirin at the onset of signs of a heart attack, will significantly improve the chances of survival. Those that are allergic or have certain health conditions, should not take aspirin. It is also not recommended if you suffer from high blood pressure, are taking blood-thinning drugs, or if pregnant or breastfeeding. As most of the damage is done within the first 2 hours of a heart attack, it is essential that one get to a hospital as soon as possible. At hospital, special procedures can be done to limit the damage.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 13, 2006 10:23:42 GMT -5
Rhubarb, rhubarb Botanically speaking, rhubarb is considered a vegetable, but it's most often treated as a fruit — though it's rarely eaten raw. Just like fresh cranberries, rhubarb is almost unbearably tart on its own and needs the sweetness of sugar, honey, or fruit juice added to it to balance out the acidity. Rhubarb's nickname is the 'pie plant' because that is the primary use for this vegetable. Pulled(not cut) stalks dry out less rapidly. Size is no indicator of tenderness. Cooked and raw rhubarb both freeze well. Remember to cook only in non-aluminium pots only due to the acidic nature of rhubarb. * Never eat the leaves * Never eat rhubarb leaves, cooked or raw. Eating the leaves can be poisonous because they contain oxalate. This toxin has been reported to cause poisoning when large quantities of raw or cooked leaves are ingested. * Add rhubarb to your favorite pie or fruit bread. * Stew (bring to the boil actually) with sugar to taste. Apples and pears can be added. * Add cooked rhubarb into a fruit topping for poultry * Top frozen yogurt with berries and rhubarb-adds a twist!
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 14, 2006 12:11:19 GMT -5
All About YOU How young is your brain? Try this self-test from the real age doctors. Stand on one leg and close your eyes. The longer you can stand without losing your balance, the younger your brain is -- 15 seconds is very good if you are 45 or older. Have someone spot you if there's any chance you might not recover your equilibrium in time to avoid a spill.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 15, 2006 11:47:38 GMT -5
Law and Odor Law & Order debuted on TV this day in 1990, showing how police work with the justice system to fight crime. But today, in many cities, police are trying new tactics for fighting crime? and their results can benefit you, too. Got pesky critters chewing up your garden? Neighborhood dogs frequenting your yard? Today you'll learn what police and skunks have to do with what we call 'law and odor, and you.' Police have begun using a potent odor-bearing gel to ward off or to totally thwart crime, before it happens, with new ?skunk gel? that smells exactly like its namesake! Made in New Zealand, where farmers and gardeners use it to protect crops, it was soon discovered that all sorts of ?undesirables? hated it, too. And police were soon clearing out anywhere that needed clearing out with low-tech, inexpensive skunk funk! Are pesky animals bothering you? A little shot of Law and Odor just might do?
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 16, 2006 13:20:29 GMT -5
Coffee Break If you feel an asthma attack coming on and don’t have medication on hand, drinking a cup of coffee is suggested. Caffeine is said to calm the effects.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 17, 2006 12:15:39 GMT -5
Is It Microwave Safe? Family Feud started on television on this day in 1976. Today, if you want to avoid starting another family feud at your house, it pays to know if a certain cup or plate is food-heating ready and microwave safe; otherwise, you could destroy a matched set plate or fracture Grandma's heirloom bone china teacup. So from deep within "The Mayor's" vault of a sure-fire way to test your stuff, we show you how to avoid blowing things up! Indeed, it says here that if you're not sure if a dish or cup is microwave safe and you're not up for a bit of trial and error, you can test it by leaving it empty and placing it in the microwave along with a measuring cup filled with water. Heat both for one minute at the highest power and check the temperature of each one. If the dish or cup is cold and the water is hot, it's microwave safe, but if both are hot it's not! In that case, just gently put it away and consider yourself lucky or smart!
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 18, 2006 10:02:46 GMT -5
Put Your Best Foot Backward Get more from your walking workout by putting it in reverse. Walking backward burns more calories, improves coordination, and gives your heart and lungs a better workout than hoofing it forward -- as long as you maintain your speed. The reason? It forces your leg muscles to work harder and in different ways. Just do it in a safe place (like the local high school or college track) where you won't bump into something and take a spill.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 19, 2006 10:57:47 GMT -5
Sweet Tooth and Belly Ache The dog days of summer may have you reaching for lots of cold drinks. But could this habit leave you doubled over in pain? Yes, if you're unlucky. For some people, drinking just a can of soda or a bottle of lemonade can lead to abdominal cramping, bloating, pain, and diarrhea. It's not the temperature or the flavor. It's the fructose -- a sweetener found in many drinks and foods -- that some people can't digest properly, especially on an empty stomach. If a sweet treat leaves you with sour regret, check the label -- fructose may be the culprit.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 20, 2006 10:31:34 GMT -5
Baby-boomer Rumors Were you born in the fabulous '40s? Or in the rock-and-rolling '50s, when Elvis and "Blue Suede Shoes" were king? Then you're possibly a baby-boomer. Here's the boomer rumor: A study released at the Global 2000 Conference says you guys, (us too), are looking toward small-to-medium-size cities for retirement -- mostly in the South and West. Experts say the fastest-growing elderly population won't be in sunny Florida in coming years, but Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and "up north to Alaska." Large coastal cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Miami will attract singles and younger families, and will become even more than now, business and tourist destinations. Yesterday's baby bubble is now 45 to 65 years old. Many are empty-nesters and financially free. Today's boomers soon will be settlers. They're on the move and may be coming your way.
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 21, 2006 9:38:51 GMT -5
Mirror, Mirror: One-Way or Two? Did you know: when the first day of the month is on a Sunday, there's always a Friday the 13th? If you're superstitious, today, things like black cats, walking under a ladder, Or breaking a mirror mean bad luck! However, today you're actually in luck, because we'll help you break the ?code? of mirrors instead. What's that, you say? Here it is: Have you ever looked at a mirror and wondered whether it is the regular kind or a two-way mirror? There's an easy way to tell. Just put your finger on the surface, and if there's a space in between your fingertip and the reflection, it's a normal mirror. But if there's no space and the two images meet, it's a two-way mirror. Just don't push too hard, or you might wind up breaking more than the 'secret code of mirrors', and it'll be Friday the 13th d?j? vu all over again!
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Post by The Mayor on Jul 25, 2006 16:30:27 GMT -5
Stress makes you forgetful Noticed that you forget things when you are stressed. Stress can come from feeling insecure and threatened, exposure to toxins and food chemicals, heavy metals, or even loud noise. This overworks the immune system, causing you to become susceptible to infections. Stress increases the levels of the hormone cortisol, and cortisol damages your brain. When these cortisol levels are raised over a long time period it shrivels up the connections between the brain cells, called dendrites. So if your game plan in life is to work your butt off, make a million and retire, you may retire with half a brain. The good news is that dendrites grow back once the cortisol levels decline. The damage of prolonged stress levels should not be underestimated; it is certainly the major contributor to decline in memory in later years and Alzheimer's disease. Stress causes your body to use up Magnesium supplies resulting in muscle spasms and toxin build up causing pains in the back, neck and shoulders. Avoid all processed foods that create stress on the system such as artificial sweeteners, carbonated soft drinks, chocolate, junk foods, sugar, white flour products, and caffeine. Do a Detox for your body and mind. Bath in Magnesium, not only does it Detox the skin but will help to relax the muscles and sleep much better. Magnesium is important for memory. When you stress, you stress your parasites causing them to excrete more toxins, which irritate the central nervous system resulting in you being more irritable, anxious and restless. This can cause eczema, insomnia and ADD. Parasites eat up your expensive vitamins resulting in your brain not getting what it needs to function. Do a Parasite Detox programme. Get regular exercise. Learn to relax, practice deep breathing. Do not repress or deny your emotions. Try not to take life too seriously. Learn to laugh. Pursue a hobby.
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