Solar Energy Panels: Are They Worth the Effort?...

A simple answer to this question, would be of course… YES.

However if you are considering a solar energy panel for your house then it would be wise to consider the options, before you make a rushed decision to spend thousands of dollars on a solar energy panel installation.

The fact is, if you pay for a professional installation, you will not see a return on your investment for another 10 or more years! This presents a real problem in the solar energy panel industry because many people are trying to buy a solar panel, simply to save money in the first place. Needless to say, spending thousands of dollars on solar energy panel installation, is not going to save you any money.. in fact it will take a big chunk of your money. If something happens to the solar panel before you see a return on your investment, then you are basically out of luck unless the panel is insured.

So then, how do you go about getting solar panels for your home, if you can’t afford brand-new ones? Surely there is a way for average people to afford solar panels.. the answer is, you will need to put in some work and install the solar energy panel yourself. Now, at this point you are probably thinking I am a lunatic for insinuating that you could possibly be capable of such a task.

The truth is,

The installation and the building process can be learned by just about anyone with the right set of instructions.

There are many guides and DIY kits available that can assist the average consumer in building and installing their own solar energy panel. Many of these guides are risk free, because they are backed by a guarantee and support. I would not recommend buying a guide that is not backed by a guarantee and support.

Saving money on electric bills and helping the planet is just another way to live healthy!

If you’re tired of high electricity bills, discover how thousands of families worldwide benefit from homemade solar panels and wind turbines to power their homes.

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Quit Making Excuses and Get Moving!...

by Carolyn Hansen
A Healthy lifestyle means a good diet, nutrition and exercise

If you want to get into better physical shape and improve your strength and fitness, sometimes the best thing to do is ‘quit.’ Quit? Yes, that’s right – quit. Health and Healthy weight loss starts with quitting more than just fast food. Sometimes the easiest way to make things happen in a positive fashion, for example…

* Get stronger so all of your daily activities and tasks are easier

* Lose some weight

* Slow the aging process

* Reduce your disease risk

* Feel better about yourself

* Create more energy

* Improve quality of life

…is to quit doing some of the things that are getting in the way of your progress.

Here are some healthy exercise ideas to get you quitting:

* What low return projects could you quit spending time on?

* What people who are not supportive of you could you spend less time with?

* What television shows can you quit watching?

* What websites can you quit spending time on?

* What telephone chit chat could be eliminated?

* What expenses that are not providing a good return on investment can you eliminate?

And here is one that may ruffle your feathers somewhat…

* What excuses can you quit making?

Sometimes the best motivation for becoming physically active comes from people who were once unmotivated to workout.

Any of these sound familiar?

* If I exercise, I won’t have enough energy left to do more important things.

* I get enough exercise at my job/around the house/with the kids.

* There is no time to exercise

* Exercise is hard, boring, tiring etc.

* Exercise does not work for me.

* I am too old to start now.

* I plan to start exercising when… (You fill in the blank)

Quit making excuses for not feeling good and being healthy!

There are many excuses used by individuals less inclined to look after themselves with the self care of a proper exercise program. It is a shame that many people have developed misguided notions that incorporating regular exercise into their daily lives is more burdensome than productive. As a result, they neglect the most important aspect of their life – their health.

But it is time to toss aside the excuses and make a commitment to getting more active.

You simply need to make physical activity a priority in your life and quit making excuses about why you can’t get the proper exercise that includes mostly strength training exercise that you need to stay healthy and lose weight throughout your life.

We all must take responsibility for our own health and that includes helping protect ourselves from preventable disease and premature death. Once you are active on a regular basis, you will enjoy many benefits, physically, mentally and emotionally.

So, instead of quitting the way most people do – they quit thinking big and they quit well before they even reach their lofty goals, go a different route and quit doing some of the things that are standing in your way and you might see a different outcome than you expect.

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Lasting weight loss or Fast Weight Loss?...

There are many reasons why you may wish to lose body fat. Among the top are to simply look better and improve your overall health. Losing weight should always be regarded as a long term proposition. Quick weight loss plans can help you lose weight but will not give you the longer term results you crave and deserve.

I want “instant” not “fast”!- yeah right!

Fat will be lost in any diet where the calorific intake is lower than expenditure. However these “crash” diets and low-energy diets will result in a muscle loss in addition to the fat burned. It is estimated that the maximum fat a typical human body can burn in any one week is 2 pounds. This means that any weight loss over and above 2 lbs in a week will be mainly muscle or water.

Crash dieting slows down your metabolism .

If you don’t eat enough food your ancient survival instincts take over and the body enters “starvation mode”. In this mode the metabolic rate slows to conserve energy and thus the speed at which weight is lost is reduced. Thus ultimately less fat is burned using “crash” methods.

In addition the body has lost muscle during this crash phase. Muscle burns calories and the more muscle, the more calories and burned. Crash dieting therefore delivers the double whammy of a drop in metabolic weight and a drop in calorie burning muscle tissue.

This is the reason why so many dieters who rely upon fad diets regain weight quickly after losing it. The only safe reliable and long term way to reduce weight is to do it over a period of time. Change your thinking, eating and habits for best results. Don’t skimp on nutrition either! Lose pounds not nutrients. Many people have experienced lasting success with meal replacement drinks.

Make sure your choose a healthy all natural meal replacement plan with organic ingredients  (like Amino acid meal replacement by EnerHealthBOtanicals)

A gradual reduction in calories maintains muscle tissue, burns only fat and allows you to maintain healthy weight loss in the future.

So , If you really want to make a difference in your life, lose weight and feel great then change your actions: start eating healthy today, take a walk and breath deep. You can do it !!

Review: EnerHealth Natural Meal Replacement Product Combines Superfood Nutrition with Outstanding Taste
By Mike Adams the HEALTH RANGER, January 12, 2009

“It’s rare to find a meal replacement powder product that breaks new ground in taste while delivering outstanding nutrition, but a product from EnerHealth Botanicals does exactly that. It’s called the EnerHealth Natural Meal Relacement product, and it delivers full meal nutrition with a whole new twist on superfood taste.” Click here to read the whole review.

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GREENS smoothie recipe. Healthy diet shake. Green ...

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Greens smoothie recipe, vegetarian shake with Spirulina and GLUTEN FREE organic green superfood. Healthy diet shake.

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Coffee trends lean towards ganoderma infused java...

Coffee Drinking Trends Report

by Scott OBrien

Major Increase in Consumption among Young (News release: July 19th, 2007)
( this might be a few years old but the trend is still growing as of 2009!)

Coffee is now bigger than soft drinks!

Market penetration of coffee among American adults has surpassed that of soft drinks, reversing a 2-decade pattern. Specifically, the National Coffee Association’s just-published 2007 National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) report reveals that 57% of American adults drink coffee daily, while 51% consume soft drinks daily. And 81% of American adults drink coffee, with 67% doing so at least once a week.

Make sure you are drinking the best coffee available – Only shade grown Organic fair trade coffee beans infused with Ganoderma and Cordyceps for daily immune support and enhanced physical performance. Nutricafe makes it easy and delicious to stay healthy!

Daily grind expanding

Daily coffee consumption among 18-24-year olds climbed to 37% — a jump of 6 percentage points over 2006, in a fourth consecutive annual increase, for an overall gain of 21 percentage points since 2003 when market penetration for this age group was only 16%. This segment also now drink 3.1 cups per day, up from 2.5 cups in 2005.

“Coffee is the new ‘black’ among beverages,” said Robert F. Nelson, president and CEO of the National Coffee Association, in a prepared statement. “Coffee is a trend-setting menu option for a new generation of consumers amid an exploding U.S. café culture.” This age group also exhibits the largest increase in daily and weekly gourmet coffee beverage consumption.

Reishi infused Coffee trend growing – and for good reason!

Research has demonstrated that Ganoderma Lucidum has several different active constituents. One group of active constituents is the polysaccharides. The various types of polysaccharides found in Ganoderma Lucidum have demonstrated immune-enhancing properties. This includes enhancement of several important interleukins. Another major class of compounds is the triterpenes. These compounds have been reported to have adaptogenic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-allergy effects.

Cardiovascular Benefits
Ganoderma Lucidum has been shown in some studies to inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce blood pressure. In studies of people with hypertension, researchers found blood pressure was significantly reduced over two-weeks’ time with reishi supplementation.

Immune Benefits
Ganoderma Lucidum is commonly prescribed by practitioners for long-term immune system support. In studies involving patients with advanced tumors, the patients were given Ganoderma Lucidum for thirty days. Researchers found a marked immune-modulating effect as demonstrated by an increase in T lymphocytes and decreased CD8 counts. Patients also reported reduced side effects due to chemotherapy or radiation as well as postoperation recovery.

Blood Sugar Balance
Studies have shown Ganoderma Lucidum to have a blood sugar lowering effect. Much of this activity appears to be due to polysaccharides known as Ganoderans A, B, and C.

It appears there are three main mechanisms behind this hypoglycemic effect. This includes Ganoderma Lucidum‘s ability to elevate plasma insulin levels, to enhance peripheral tissue utilization of glucose, and to enhance liver metabolism of glucose.

Anti-inflammatory Effects

Studies have shown that hot-water extracts of Ganoderma Lucidum have anti-inflammatory effects. One study found that 50 milligrams of reishi powder had comparable effects to 5 milligrams of hydrocortisone.

Liver Protector
Ganoderma Lucidum is commonly used for its hepatoprotective (liver protective) action. One study of patients with hepatitis B and elevated liver enzymes (SGOT/SGPT) and bilirubin were given reishi for three months. Significant reduction in SGOT and SGPT were noticed within one month. After three months all values were within normal range.

Oxygenation
One of the unique uses of Ganoderma Lucidum is for altitude sickness. Reishi appears to reduce altitude sickness by oxygenating the blood. This benefit was studied in Asian mountain climbers that ascended mountains as high as 17,000 feet with minimal reaction.

read more on this subject on his blog
To Your Health,
Scott OBrien
phone: 716-537-2526
email: AskScottOBrien@gmail.com

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What kind of water filter removes bacteria and dis...

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Water is the  most important substance on earth – second only to air

When you are thinking about getting a water filtration system for your home, you will of course want to make sure that you get one that will efficiently protect your home and the people in it. While of course you can simply go to the store and pick up a few water filters mounted on pitchers, you’ll find that you can actually make sure that your needs are more adequately met by looking around and doing a little bit of research before you invest in the water filter that you are interested in for your home and family.

Does your water filter take out bacteria and heavy metals?

The first thing that you need to realize is that not all home water filters are created equal. Keep in mind that one of the best ways to judge how well a water filter will function is to take a look at what size particle that it will filter from your drinking water. You’ll find that water filters will vary in this regard. While some will not let anything that is larger than a singe micron pass, others are only made to filter out things that are four times that size. While both are efficient when it comes to taking care of the larger particles, one with a finer filter will keep you safer.

Water should be clean – but also safe to drink

When you are thinking of what a water filter can do for you, you’ll find that it all involves what you expect to find in your water. The first thing to keep in mind is the fact that the harmful metals that will contaminate your water might not be handled by  the most basic water filter. Some of the metals that you will find that a water filter can handle include mercury, arsenic and lead; all of these can find their way into your tap water, and you’ll find that they can be effectively blocked with the use of a multi stage drinking water filter.

The very young and old are especially susceptible to water contaminants

You’ll also find that there are plenty of bacteria that can be blocked with a counter top water filter as well. Salmonella and E. coli can be taken care of by a basic water filter, and they are just two of the more recognizable bacteria that you will encounter. If you want to go for more safety,  pick a water filter that has a proven multi stage filtration system. You’ll find that in doing so, you might be using a filter that functions a bit more slowly, but you’ll also realize that you are also making sure that the water you get out it is of a purer quality.

When you are considering the use of a water filter to rid your home of bacteria and diseases, keep in mind that there are many different kinds of water filters available for your use!

We recommend the Berkey water purification system for several reasons

It works without power or electricity – it is a total gravity fed system

It  has been proven to filter out 99.9% of all bacteria and contaminants and can even purify standing water

It is lightweight and portable – allowing you to take it with while traveling as well as making it invaluable for emergency situations

It  is affordable: Many systems cost 3-5 times as much as  Berkey countertop water system, and are not rated to protect your family form harmful pollutants.

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Flourless Chocolate Cake and Organic Hot Cocoa Rec...

Friday, September 4, 2009

Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Now for a yummy and health organic hot chocolate recipe!

Relax and enjoy!

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Energy Drinks – Liquid Suicide...

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Energy Drinks and coffee offer a quick pick me up – but can they KILL you? If you are a caffeine and sugar junkie then you have to watch and find out Just how many Cups of your favorite caffeine or juice it would take to put you down!

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Probiotics – important immune boosters...

Probiotics are one of only two supplements that are recommended to all new patients who come to the Natural Health Center that I stared in 1985 (the other being an omega-3 fat supplement). … Friendly bacteria train your immune system to distinguish between pathogens and non-harmful antigens, and to respond appropriately. Providing vital support and boost immune system response. Beneficial bacteria have a lifelong, powerful effect on your gut’s immune system and your systemic …read the rest here form http://allentownchiropractor.wordpress.com/

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A toxic world requires daily detoxification...

We live in a toxic world.

From the air we breathe and the water we drink, to the artificial ingredients and preservatives in our food supply, our bodies have to work overtime just to eliminate enough toxins to continue operating smoothly.
When our bodies get overloaded with toxins, our immune systems becomes weaker and we become more vulnerable to everyday viruses or even more significant health issues like cancer or liver disease. That’s why it’s important to incorporate some simple daily detoxification practices into our lives.
When people hear the word detoxification, or detox for short, they often think of treatment programs for drug or alcohol abuse or spa retreats that only the wealthy can afford. But there are simple things you can do each day – no matter how much money you make – to detoxify your body.
Below are three daily detoxification techniques you can perform each day to help eliminate toxins and beautify your body.
Lemon Water
Fresh lemon has amazing internal cleansing properties. Not only does it help eliminate water retention, but it also helps detoxify the liver. Plus, it’s high in vitamin C.

Each morning, before you eat or drink anything else, heat six to eight ounces of pure, clean water and squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the water. Sip slowly, giving your body at least 30 minutes to digest the warm lemon water before having coffee, tea or breakfast…

…Fiber Up Your Diet
Good Fiber is an important nutritional element that helps the body naturally detoxify and eliminate waste. As it moves through the digestive track and intestines, fiber absorbs toxic waste and carries it out of the body through the bowels.
The problem is, with our over-processed food supply, most people don’t get anywhere near the recommended daily requirement of 20-25g of fiber each day. With low fiber intake, our intestinal track can get congested and actually release accumulated toxins back into the bloodstream!

Get enough FIBER everyday
Getting adequate fiber each day does require a bit of planning. To get a jump start on your RDA, begin your day with a high fiber breakfast such as fiber-rich cereal and a piece of fruit. Snack on things like nuts, seeds, baby carrots and dried fruits. Make sandwiches with high fiber bread. Add beans to soups, stews and taco meat. And serve a green salad with chunky vegetables with dinner each night.

Or just try our daily detox in a glass of water- nutritious and full of soluble fiber!)

Health Note: Because fiber absorbs water as well as toxins, make sure you increase your water intake when you begin eating more fiber.
Beauty Bonus: Increasing fiber intake has been shown to help promote weight loss. So if you need to shed a few pounds, adding fiber to your diet should help.
There are many nutritional supplements and fiber preparations on the market designed to detox your body and it’s not a bad idea to follow a more significant colon cleansing program from time to time. But for easy daily detoxification, the three things listed here will help you cleanse and beautify your body every day!

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