LAUGH FOR THE DAY - IT'S ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE

FUNNY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE?

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE'S ADVICE ON AGING

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - OFTEN WONDER WHAT TO SAY TO PEOPLE THAT INTERRUPT YOU.

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - A MAXINE-ISM ABOUT BIRTHDAYS

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - WHY CHILDREN ARE HAPPY

DO YOU HAVE LOW IODINE?: THE LINK BETWEEN IODINE DEFICIENCY & CANCER

From the Truth About Cancer Web Page:

Do You Have Low Iodine?: The Link Between Iodine Deficiency & Cancer

by  Elyn Jacobs

Iodine, a critical mineral in the prevention of cancer, has been used in one form or another for centuries. 
First as medicine (for everything from breast cancer to syphilis) and consumed in the form 
of seaweed, and eventually added to bread. Then, in 1948, iodine was suddenly thought 
of as dangerous and was removed from medical arsenals – as well as from our food in the 1970s.

Our politicians suggested that people could get trace amounts of iodine in iodized salt, but then two things happened. First, recommendations were made to reduce sodium intake, and second, few realized that the iodine in salt evaporates as soon as the package is opened, rendering it useless.  

Ironically, just as iodine was removed from our bread, the iodine-blocking element, bromine, was added to flour. Bromine chemicals were then added not only to our bread and flour, but also to mattresses (as a fire retardant), clothing, and other consumer products.  

The problem was exacerbated further as pesticides and food additives were increasingly allowed to be used
 in our food supply — chemicals that interfere with iodine absorption. It’s no wonder that almost everyone has low iodine today.  

Iodine deficiency is, to some extent, an error
 of politics. However, it has become even more prevalent with the ever-increasing presence
 of xenoestrogens (chemical estrogens found 
in many personal and home care products and in air pollution) that not only poison the body, but contribute to hormone imbalance and estrogen dominance.  

Add that to the fact that estrogen interferes with the absorption of iodine, and 
it’s clear to see how iodine has been practically eliminated from our cancer-prevention toolkit. 

Iodine Deficiency and Cancer
Iodine consumption – which has plummeted
 50 percent since the 1970s – is known for its connection to thyroid health. It is less known that other tissues also require large amounts of iodine, namely the breasts, pancreas, stomach, brain, and thymus.  

A deficiency of iodine has been found to influence the occurrence of many cancers, especially stomach and breast cancers. Max Gerson, MD, one of the most famous alternative cancer doctors, believed that iodine is essential for the treatment of cancer.

Click HERE to read the rest of the article.  

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - SURVIVING THE WEEK

FUNNY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - PROGRESS

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE ON SPRINGING INTO ACTION

FUNNY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - INNER STRENGTH

Funny Thought for the Day - Inner Strength

If you can start the day without caffeine.
If you can get going without pep pills.
If you can always be cheerful ignoring aches and pains.
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles.
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it.
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time.
If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when through no fault of yours  something goes wrong.
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment.
If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never correct him.
If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend.
If you can face the world without lies and deceit.
If you can conquer tension without medical help.
If you can relax without liquor.
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs.

Then you are probably the family dog! 

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MARRIAGE

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - NO MAN...

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - THERE ARE ONLY 2 SEASONS!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - WHY IS IT?

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE ON 'THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!"

FUNNY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - WORK DEFINED

HELPFUL GROCERY SHOPPING TIP - READ THE LABEL AND THE CONTENT AMOUNT

Dear Readers:

Over 20 years ago I really started paying attention to labels and the content amount on products I was purchasing.   My first eye opening experience was with buying flour.  I generally always bought 10 pounds of flour, just grabbing it off the shelf without really comparing prices.  One day as I was taking my time, I discovered that it was cheaper to buy two 5 pound bags of flour than to buy one 10 pound bag.  I think I finally realized at the point 'bigger' was not always cheaper.  

Next, I started paying attention to the sizes of the containers and the content amount in the container.  I discovered that just because the box or the can looked bigger did not mean it had more in it.  I've noticed that the latest practice with food manufactures is to keep the size of the container and the price the same, but reduce the amount of product inside of the container.  Have you noticed that some cans are no longer 15 1/2 oz or 16 oz, but are now down to 14 oz.  Same with cardboard containers, especially cereal.  The box is the same size, but the amount is less.   

Came across an article today just about that very thing.  It seems McCormick is doing the same thing.  

Do you notice any difference between the two cans?  Well, there is!  Same size can, but one has a lesser amount of black pepper.  It seems that one of their competitors has called them on it and has taken them to court.  Read the article HERE

FUNNY THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - LAZINESS DEFINED

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - WHEN A NURSE TAKES UP GARDENING

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - TO SUCCEED IN LIFE

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - THE QUESTION - WHO NEEDS PRINCE CHARMING?

DEEP THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - PEOPLE

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - REMEMBER THIS ON MONDAY MORNING!

DEEP THOUGHT OF THE DAY...

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - THE SPY

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - BEST FEELING EVER

"EATING HEALTHY BUT NOT SEEING RESULTS?" READ THIS ARTICLE AND GET THE 'WHYS'

Eating Healthy But Not Seeing Results?

This Could Be Why (+ 5 Simple Fixes)

By Ty Bollinger

 

I don’t know about you, but it really disturbs me to see the growing prevalence of chronic disease in today’s society. Most Americans − more than 219 million, in fact − are seriously overweight or obese, and many of them suffer from obesity-related disease. Sluggishness, fatigue, irritability, and malnourishment are all-too-common characteristics of modern living. Many people, despite their best efforts at eating healthy and trying to live healthier lives… just aren’t seeing the results they expect.

It’s a dire situation, and one that perhaps you yourself are facing. Maybe you’ve started to pack on a few extra pounds and are wondering to yourself, why isn’t this working? Believe it or not, you can eat the healthiest foods in the world while exercising regularly and still not see positive results if your body isn’t actually digesting the foods you eat. And by “digesting” I’m not talking about popping a few Tums or taking an acid-reducer after a meal.

What Your Food Might Be Missing for Proper Digestion

Every time you eat, your body initiates a very complex process of breaking down and assimilating your food. Or at least it’s supposed to. Unbeknownst to many, this important digestive domino effect often isn’t working as it should. This is why too many folks experience indigestion, acid reflux, flatulence, bloating, and other symptoms of poor digestion after they eat. Even worse is that, over time, these symptoms can turn really ugly − morphing into conditions like Crohn’s disease and even cancer.

In many cases, the missing piece that causes all of this are enzymes. Or more specifically, a lack of digestive enzymes. Enzymes are the energetic catalysts that turn food into usable nutrients, and yet they’re also some of the most delicate components of food − easily destroyed by heating, processing, and pasteurization. Most of the foods that people eat today are grossly deficient in enzymes, which means their bodies are having to work overtime to compensate.

So… what are some solutions? Here are five things you can do that can make a world of difference to your digestive health and make your efforts at eating healthy much more productive.

To read the complete article, click HERE.

LAUGH FOR THE DAY - 'NOW WHERE DID THEY PUT THE AQUATIC PLANTS?"