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FOOD JUNKIES: THE TRUTH ABOUT FOOD ADDICTION

Posted by Sigit Dolland Sabtu, 23 Juli 2016 0 comments

I found this book to be very informative and motivational. Packed with informative information on how to prevent, treat, and overcome food addiction including a beautifully written epilogue empowering people with food addictions to take the next step to overcoming their addiction.

Dr. Vera Tarman’s book, “Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction” gave me the insights to understand food addition. The easy-to-follow guide is a clear, concise book providing the reader with detailed information about food addiction including advice and support to help someone overcome this disorder.

One important factor I learned from this book is that you need to understand the facts about addiction. In order to overcome a disorder you need to learn about what it is and if you have it you then need to take the next step by accepting that you have an addiction to food. Once those two steps are achieved then you can take the next step by learning how to overcome food addiction and go on by creating a healthy, happy and productive lifestyle. Vera Tara provides all this information in her book.

It is critical for someone with food addiction or a family member who lives with him or her to read this book.

Even if you do not suffer from the disorder by learning about it you can support your loved one or friend who suffers from this disorder. Food addiction is not something that goes away and never comes back. It is an addiction just like drug and alcohol addiction. You must cope with it and learn how to live with it for the rest of your life. Dr. Tarman shows you how in her book.

Understanding the complete issues of food addiction and learning the seriousness of the disorder can, “wake you up,” to take control. The advice and guidance provided in this book, highlights what you can do to live with and overcome food addiction.

Dr. Vera Tara’s natural approach helped me realize that WE control our bodies. We can change our behavior by providing changing ourselves. Change is hard, but if one is willing to change then anything is possible as Tarman explains in her book by using stories from others and her own battles with food addiction.

I enjoyed how the book provides you with the stepping-stones and techniques to prevent, treat, and overcome food addiction the natural way. Dr. Vera Tarman the author, provides the reader with extraordinary tools and techniques that help you achieve all your goals both long and short-term goals.

As the book unfolds, you surprisingly begin to see how you can achieve your goals and overcome food addiction.

This book on food addiction and the advice and techniques that were provided were remarkable. The book captured my interest and it has motivated me to not eat just to eat, but to seriously consider the food I am eating and reasons why I am eating those foods.

In addition, through reading this book I realize no matter what age you are you need to care for your body. If you feel you have a problem with food then you need to learn about food addiction and what you can do to overcome it. Addiction is a reality and if you are not careful, you could be a victim.

If you are one of the millions who have this condition, and are looking for an expert to guide you through all the positive steps you can take to overcome food addiction, this is the book for you. “This book will get anyone who struggles with food on the right track.”

Dr. Tarman’s book is an excellent book to help learn, diagnosis, prevent, treat and overcome food addiction. It is packed with phenomenal advice. I was also honored to have the privilege to listen to Dr. Vera Tarman’s audible version of the book, which just came out and is available to purchase.

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I found this book to be informative, motivating and was enjoyable to read. This book may be just what the doctor ordered for anyone who has a quest to learn about and overcome food addiction. I recommend this book to others.

Website: https://www.dundurn.com/

Available as a paperback, kindle, ebook and an audible; ISBN 978-1-45972-859-2, $24.95 256 pages

About Dr. Vera Tarman, MD: Vera Tarman is a medical practitioner who focuses on addictions. She is the medical director of Renascent, an addictions treatment centre. Dr. Tarman conducts workshops and speaking engagements on the science of food addiction and “comfort food” abuse. She has reached audiences across the world. She lives in Toronto.

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BEWARE: Foods to Avoid

Posted by Sigit Dolland Rabu, 15 Juni 2016 0 comments

Fat-free! All-natural! Vitamin-enriched! Labels like these guide us through the grocery store. But products that tout nutritional benefits are often anything but good for you. The food industry is given wide leeway to promote their products, so it’s up to us to ferret out the imposters.

That means reading nutrition labels to see what ingredients products actually contain. Some of the worst offenders turn up in foods you’d least suspect. Those so-called health bars, for example, may contain protein and some vitamins and minerals, but they’re often loaded with salt and sugar as well.

And just because something is seasoned with sea salt, doesn’t mean it’s any healthier. "It’s going to have the same amount of sodium as table salt," says Denise Cole, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic, but "we need less of it to make our food taste better because it’s a coarser grind than table salt. So, just remember, we’re still getting the same amount of sodium, it’s just in a different form.”

And the next time you reach for that low-fat peanut butter, think again. Often, the healthy peanut fat has been removed and replaced with added sugar to make up for the loss in flavor. That’s actually the case for many fat-free and low-fat products.

Of course, you don’t always have nutrition labels to guide you to the healthiest choices at the market. And when you’re in the produce section, all those greens can be overwhelming. In that case, let color be your guide.

“Iceberg lettuce actually has very little nutritional value. It’s mostly water, so if you’re looking to get good vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, you want to look at darker, greener lettuces, like romaine and spinach and kale," Cole says. "The darker … a lettuce, the more nutrition it has.”

Here’s another tip: “Whole grain” and “multigrain” are not interchangeable terms. Whole grains are healthier because they contain all parts of the grain kernel. But multigrain simply means the food contains more than one type of grain.

When in doubt, just remember to read the type behind the hype.

Home Remedies for Colds and Flu

Posted by Sigit Dolland Selasa, 14 Juni 2016 0 comments

By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA

Boost your immune system, stay healthy, fight the pesky flu bug (and others), and treat the symptoms if you do come down with something with these home remedies.

Green tea is known to have many properties that can help keep you in tip-top health – and therefore better prepared to ward off cold and flu bugs. The jury is out on how many cups of tea are optimal, but 2-3 per day are often recommended. If you do come down with cold or flu symptoms (or feel them coming on), consider 3-4 cups of green tea per day to expedite ridding your body of those nasty bugs and give your body’s defenses an extra jolt.

Ginger’s health benefits have long been touted. Steep several slices of fresh ginger root in hot water and sip for an extra health boost or to soothe a cough or scratchy throat.

Honey is known to bolster the immune system. A daily dose of honey can help you to feel energetic and stay healthy. It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties; if you do develop a sore or scratchy throat, honey will soothe and help heal. Use it in your tea, coffee, plain hot water or by itself. You can even gargle with honey (and lemon) in salt water when the mixture is at room temperature. (Do not give honey to children under 1 year of age.)

Lemons are loaded with vitamin C, which is known to support the body’s natural defenses. Lemon (and lime) juice is reported to decrease the strength of the cold and flu virus in the body and reduce phlegm. Add lemon juice to your tea or make hot or cold lemonade with honey to stay well, build resistance to cold and flu, and speed up healing if you do succumb.

Garlic may be known to ward off vampires, but it can also ward off colds and flu. Garlic contains the immune-boosting compound allicin, also know to relieve cold and flu symptoms. Chop or crush 1-2 gloves of fresh garlic and “steep” them in hot water; then, drink it like a tea. This may also help others keep their distance from you (unless they’re attracted to the smell of garlic), preventing further spread of the virus (wink, wink).

Peppermint tea is laced with nutrients that help the body fight off illness. It also can act as an expectorant, helping the body to cough up mucous.

Salt water in homemade saline nasal sprays, nasal washes, and gargles has long been used effectively to soothe sore throats, and keep respiratory passages moist, decongested and free of invading pathogens. If you do get a sore throat, gargle with half a teaspoon of salt mixed with 1 cup of warm water, four times per day. For nasal washing, use a neti pot or bulb syringe with a quarter teaspoon salt in 1 cup of warm water. Tip head to one side over sink or basin and gently introduce solution to higher nostril. Allow solution to drain from the other nostril. Repeat procedure by then tipping head to opposite side. Note: Although many use warm tap water in their neti pots, distilled, sterile, or previously boiled water is recommended for purity/safety. Be sure to clean and dry the neti pot after each use to prevent the introduction of harmful bacteria into the nasal passages/sinuses.

Steam can help to relieve stuffiness and congestion. Boil a pot of water on the stove and then slowly breathe in the steam. Be careful as steam can cause burns. If the steam makes your nasal passages burn, pull your head back slightly and breathe in more slowly.

The truth is many of the old standard home remedies, when used regularly and properly, can be your body’s best – and least expensive – defense against colds and the flu, also helping to minimize their impact if they do take hold.

GIVEAWAY: HARDCOVER SIGNED COPY BY THE AUTHOR - Oubliette: A Forgotten Little Place

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Veronica knows the monsters aren't "just in her head", but no one listens to the headstrong ten-year-old as they tie her to a hospital bed every night.

Years later, after being dumped by her business-partner/boyfriend, Veronica finds herself on the verge of bankruptcy. Then a late-night call promises the perfect solution — a job opportunity decorating a castle in France. Will Veronica risk what little she has left to chase a fairy tale?

When the shadowy things that once terrorized her return, Veronica must decide how much she'll sacrifice for them, for her sanity, and for her life.

Oubliette — A Forgotten Little Place consists of interwoven stories with paranormal twists. An epic adventure, it spans nearly two millennia.

You'll be transported to an ancient Pagan ritual, Roman-ruled Gaul, the bloody Inquisition of the Knights Templar, France as it's ravaged by the Black Death, the duplicitous Reformation, the Paris Catacombs, and the gory French Revolution, while you unravel Oubliette’s cryptic layers.

Vanta M. Black was inspired to write Oubliette after learning about the real oubliette at Leap Castle, the famed most-haunted castle in Ireland. She traveled there, as well as to châteaux in France, and to the Paris Underground, for research.

Real paranormal accounts of elemental spirits, ghosts, sorcery and demons, plus actual historical events and legends, all feed into this masterfully-crafted narrative. Additionally, Black's own encounters with entities known as "shadow people", serve as the novel’s foundation.

Oubliette delivers blow after blow of mystery, horror, and suspense. This thriller seeps into your soul and doesn't let go. In the end, as you're begging for mercy, you'll also be begging for more.

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Plush Bath Bombs

Posted by Sigit Dolland Senin, 06 Juni 2016 0 comments

“No time for a spa treatment? Pamper yourself by escaping to your bathroom and creating your very own spa by pampering yourself with some Plush Bath Bombs.”

The kids need a ride to school, your husband cannot find his shorts, your boss has just scheduled an online meeting and your best friend desperately needs your help -- all at the same time.

Is it any wonder that you cannot find a minute for relaxation? In fact, if you are like most people, you may have even forgotten how to relax.

Though experts say that some stress is good for you -- it can sharpen your senses and your mind -- too much stress is bad for your mental and physical health. At the same time, relaxation can do wonders to restore balance in your life -- and may even reduce some of the health risks associated with stress.

Everyone copes with stress differently. Some people choose to ignore things. Others choose to get overly involved and add even more stress to their schedule. So, while adding to your schedule, why not create some time during the day or maybe at night right before bedtime to escape to the bathroom, lock the door, fill up your tub with warm water, throw some beautiful smelling/relaxing bath bombs in the tub, get in the tub and escape to a world where no stress can be found.

This is what I do when I need to relax and the bath bombs I love to use are Plush Bath Bombs. I like them because their scents are unique and very relaxing. Afterward, my skin felt smooth and silky not dry and scaly like some bath bombs in the past.

Too many beauty products on the market contain hazardous ingredients such as parabens, synthetic fragrances, and petroleum based ingredients that dry and damage the skin. The ones I am mentioning are just a few unsafe ingredients that many beauty companies use. It makes no sense why beauty and cosmetic companies put these unnatural ingredients in their products if they know it is going to cause damage to the skin.

However, this is not the case with Plush Bath Bombs. I do not have to worry because all their ingredients are natural and works great. I tried all three of their cupcake bath bombs and I liked them all, but the one I liked the best was the Strawberry Daiquiri. It made me feel relaxed and it was very calming. I highly recommend it.

It was great to be able to take time out to pamper myself with natural bath bombs made with pure essence oils that does not contain any hazardous ingredients. You can find Plush Bath Bombs at Amazon.com.

As an author of the book, “The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body - Heal Your Body Naturally and Maintain Optimal Health Using Alternative Medicine, Herbals, Vitamins, Fruits and Vegetables, I found Plush Bath Bombs to be very beneficial, it makes you feel relaxed, moisturizes the skin and you come out of the tub feeling like a new person!”

It came quickly, packaged well and when I tried it, I was impressed on how well it worked and how smooth it made my skin feel. I was impressed with the bath bombs. I recommend it to others. I will continue to buy Plush Bath Bombs. I was very impressed.

~Reviewed by Stacey Chillemi

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The Guide to Growing Herbs at Home

Posted by Sigit Dolland Selasa, 31 Mei 2016 0 comments

History of Herbs

Herbs have played an important part in man's life for countless years -- in his politics, romance, love, religion, health, and superstition.

Celery was used by the Abyssinians for stuffing pillows. Ancient Greeks and Romans crowned their heroes with dill and laurel. Dill also was used by the Romans to purify the air in their banquet halls.

Some herbs were given magical properties, probably because of their medicinal uses. The early Chinese considered artemisia to have special charms. In France during the Middle Ages, babies were rubbed with artemisia juices to protect them from the cold. Ancient Greeks used sweet marjoram as a valuable tonic and parsley as a cure for stomach ailments. Rosemary was eaten in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects and as a cure-all for headaches.

Chives, still a common herb often found growing wild, had economic importance throughout Asia and many Mediterranean countries. Odd as it seems now, the early Dutch settlers in this country intentionally planted chives in the meadows so cows would give chive-flavored milk.

Mint, another popular herb today, also had its beginnings early in history. Greek athletes used bruised mint leaves as an after-bath lotion. In the Middle Ages, mint was important as a cleansing agent and later was used to purify drinking water that had turned stale on long ocean voyages. Mint also was given mystical powers It was used to neutralize the "evil eye" and to produce an aggressive character.

Mustard was lauded by Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, and Shakespeare called it a desirable condiment in several of his plays.

Other herbs with importance dating back to early times include basil, saffron, sage, savory, tarragon, and thyme.

Early settlers brought herbs to America for use as remedies for illnesses, flavoring, storing with linens, strewing on floors, or burning for their pleasant fragrances. Some herbs were used to improve the taste of meats in the days before preservation techniques were developed. Other herbs were used to dye homespun fabrics.

Herb gardens were almost an essential feature of pioneer homes. They were placed in sunny corners near the house to be readily available to the busy homemaker. As the population of the new country grew, people from many nations brought herbs with them. This resulted in an exchange of slips, seeds, and plants.

Many herbs familiar to settlers from other countries were found growing wild in the new country. These included parsley, anise, pennyroyal, sorrel, watercress, liverwort, wild leeks, and lavender. American Indians knew uses for almost every wild, nonpoisonous plant, but they used the plants chiefly for domestic purposes -- tanning and dyeing leather and eating.

Definition, Number, and Types of Herbs Available

Early herb gardens were the major source for food seasoning. The need for homegrown herbs, however, declined with the advent of modern stores. Today, many gardeners are rediscovering the joy and pleasure of producing their own herbs.

Definition of Herb
From the botanical viewpoint, a herb is a seed plant that does not produce a woody stem like a tree. But a herb will live long enough to develop flowers and seeds.

Number of Herbs Available
A true herb connoisseur can select from a wide variety of common and not-so-common herbs. For example, the E and A Evetts Ashfields Herb Nursery of Shropshire, England, lists 57 herbs, 16 mints, 17 onion-type herbs, 20 sages, and 17 thymes in a recent catalog.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Handbook on Herbs lists 73 different types of herbs.
Some herbs fit into one or more classifications according to use -- culinary, aromatic, ornamental, and medicinal.

Culinary Herbs
Culinary herbs are probably the most useful to herb gardeners, having a wide range of uses in cooking. These herbs, because of their strong flavors, are generally used in small quantities to add flavor. Parsley, produced in the largest amount, is used mostly as a garnish. Next in popularity is sage -- an important flavoring in pork sausage. Other popular culinary herbs include chives, thyme, savory, marjoram, mint, and basil.

Aromatic Herbs
Aromatic herbs have some novel uses and are not as popular to grow. Most have pleasant smelling flowers or foliage. Oils from aromatic herbs can be used to produce perfumes, toilet water, and various scents. For home use, the plant parts are used intact, often to scent linens or clothing. When dried, many aromatic herbs will retain their aroma for a considerable period. Some common aromatic herbs include mint, marjoram, lovage, rosemary, and basil.

Ornamental Herbs
Ornamental herbs have brightly colored flowers and foliage. Many have whitish or light-colored flowers. Valerian has crimson blossoms while borage and chicory are blue-flowered. Such herbs as variegated thyme, mint, lavender, and chives produce variegated foliage.

Medicinal Herbs
Medicinal herbs have long been thought to have curative powers. But while present medical knowledge recognizes some herbs as having healing properties, others are highly overrated. Medicinal herbs should be used carefully. Some herbs are harmless while others can be dangerous if consumed.

Herb Types
Herbs also can be classified as annuals, biennials, and perennials. Annuals bloom one season and then die. Biennials live for two seasons, blooming the second season only. Once established, perennials overwinter and bloom each season.

Herbs for Beginning Gardeners

Beginning herb gardeners may have a problem deciding which herbs to plant because of the large number of herbs from which to select. A quick check of your supermarket shelf will give you some idea of the types of herbs used in cooking and also will serve as a planting guide. Many cookbooks also offer information on uses of various herbs as flavorings.

Following is a good variety of flavors and uses of recommended herbs for beginners:
Strong herbs -- winter savory, rosemary, sage Herbs strong enough for accent -- sweet basil, dill, mint, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme Herbs for blending -- chives, parsley, summer savory

As your interest and needs increase, you can add to the variety of herbs in your garden. Keep in mind that herbs can be annuals, biennials, or perennials when selecting herbs to grow for the first time.

Annuals (bloom one season and die) -- anise, basil, chervil, coriander, dill, summer savory Biennials (live two seasons, blooming second season only) -- caraway, parsley Perennials (overwinter; bloom each season once established) -- chives, fennel, lovage, marjoram, mint, tarragon, thyme, winter savory.

Herbs are the leafy parts of some plants that are used for seasoning recipes or medicinal purposes. There are many different kinds of herbs. A herb can spice up a dish or be used for healing. There are benefits in growing and using herbs. Herbs are easy to grow and they add color to your garden. They require little space and can be grown indoors and outdoors. Fresh herbs are healthy to eat and have more flavor than dried herbs from the store.

Basil

Basil is a part of the mint family and is also called Ocimum basilicum. Basil comes from a seed and can grow indoors under florescent light or outdoors. Basil flourishes best outdoors. The plant will do best indoors if it is on a south-facing windowsill. Do not place in a drafty area. A basil plant should be in an area with a lot of sunlight. It is important to pinch off any dead leaves and stems that appear on the plant. Removing leaves off basil will help promote more growth.

Plant basil 9 to 12 inches apart. Basil usually grows 12 to 18 inches high. It normally takes 5-10 days for seed germination. Basil needs rich, well-drained soil be best nourished. Water basil with care and develop a watering schedule. Basil will die if it has too much water. Basil should be placed outside in full sun. Bees, butterflies, and birds are attracted to basil plants because of their aromatic smell.

Divorce Doesn’t Scar Children, But Selfish Parents Do!

Posted by Sigit Dolland Rabu, 25 Mei 2016 0 comments

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC

Divorce is a highly emotional topic. When children are involved the consequences are far more dramatic – and, not surprisingly, so are our opinions. I know there are many people who sincerely believe that no divorce is a good divorce. Children are always and inevitably harmed by the physical and emotional separation of their parents. And parents should – for the sake of the kids – just stick it out and not rock the boat with divorce or separation until the children are grown.

This is a particularly prevalent view for many who are grown children of divorce. These adults have experienced the dramatic life changes that come with divorce and feel permanently scarred as a result.

This response is certainly understandable. But it’s not the final word on this subject. I have another perspective based on the experience of being raised in a family that chose to stay together “for the sake of the kids.” My parents should have divorced early in their marriage. They were both miserable together, had little respect for each other, and raised two children in a home fraught with anger, tension, frequent loud arguments and discord.

I remember my mother asking me one day when I was in early adolescence whether she should divorce Dad. “No,” I cried. I wanted a Mom and a Dad like the other kids. My childhood was miserable and filled with insecurity. Immersed in that insecurity I feared what life would be like if my parents were divorced. Mom didn’t have the courage to do it anyway (those were vastly different times, especially for women) and she continued in her unhappy marriage for decades more.

Looking back, I feel that was an unfortunate mistake. Neither of my parents were bad people. They were both just totally mismatched. Their communication skills were miserably lacking and they were wrapped up in winning every battle at all costs. The cost, of course, was the well-being of their family, especially of their children. I believe that each of them would have been happier and more fulfilled had they parted ways and remained single or chosen another mate.

Based on my own personal experience, I’ve come to firmly believe that it’s not divorce that scars our children. It’s wounded parents who do not care, understand or see that their behavior is hurting their children. It’s vindictive parents who put down the other spouse in front of their kids. It’s parents who decide they should have sole custody or primary influence over the children with little regard as to the kid’s relationship with the other parent. It’s parents who confide their adult dramas to innocent children who just want to love Mommy and Daddy. It’s parents who put financial gain and material decisions over the emotional well-being of their children.

In essence, it’s selfish parents who put their own needs ahead of those of their totally dependent children when making life-altering parental decisions. When these parents get a divorce, the consequences are not only sad. Too often they end up scarring innocent psyches. They forget -- or are ignorant about -- how their decisions will affect their children in the months, years and, yes, decades ahead. It is not divorce per se, but the divorce of two parents so enraged by each other that they make decisions based on blind hatred rather than conscious, educated wisdom.

That’s why I founded the Child-Centered Divorce Network for parents and work with divorce experts around the world. Together our goal is educating parents on how to make decisions and choices that safeguard their children and protect them from emotional and psychological turmoil due to the divorce. With awareness and parental cooperation, your children can move ahead and thrive following divorce. We’re all here to help you through the process!

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Rosalind Sedacca, CDC is a Divorce and Parenting Coach and author of the internationally-acclaimed ebook, How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children -- with Love! The book provides fill-in-the-blank templates for customizing a personal family storybook that guides children through this difficult transition with optimum results.

For Rosalind’s free ebook on Post-Divorce Parenting: Success Strategies for Getting It Right and other valuable resources for divorced parents go to www.childcentereddivorce.com.

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