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|Lyme Disease and Deer Ticks
The deer tick (also known as the blacklegged
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The deer tick has a two-year life cycle that includes three feeding stages known as the larva, nymph and adult. Generally, larvae and nymphs feed on a small mammal, like a field mouse, while adult ticks feed no larger mammals, including white-tailed deer. The risk period for humans is highest during the nymph stage from May-July, as these tiny ticks may be infective, are difficult to see and are present when people are active outdoors. Adult ticks may also be infective and are active from fall through spring. Thus, there is risk of a tick bite throughout the year.
The typical deer tick habitat is near the ground within a wooded tract such as a conservation or recreational area. Ticks may also be encountered in backyards or along bicycle trails. Pets should be checked on a regular basis, as ticks can hitchhike and thus be moved considerable distances. Contact your veterinarian for more information about pet protection.
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Tick removal
Lyme disease
Other symptoms of early LD may include:
If untreated, the disease can spread
throughout the body. Chronic LD can be very debilitating. If you suspect a tick
bite to have symptoms, see your physician. Note that the deer tick may also
transmit other infections such as babesia and/or ehrlichia. All three of these diseases are reportable in
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A brown Tiger's Eye gemstone is bezel set in a sterling silver sunburst pendant. This sterling silver pendant is shaped like a sunburst with a Tiger's Eye gemstone in the center. The Tiger's Eye bezel is round and is in the center of the eight wavy sunburst rays. The sunburst pendant hangs off a sterling silver bail. The sunburst pendant is 1.75" high and 1.25" wide.
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text: Bittium launches high-security version of Tough Mobile smartphone 31 Jan 2017 03:49 PM Bittium is introducing a new high-security level version of the Bittium Tough Mobile smartphone at Critical Communications Europe exhibition in CopenhagenBittium exhibits its innovative mobile security products and solutions targeted for authorities at the Critical Communications Europe exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark, February 8 - 9, 2017. At the eventFinnish firm Bittium will launch a new Confidential classification level version of the Bittium Tough Mobile smartphone with its back-end system. The device features Bittium's dual-boot functionality for the Confidential classification level, which makes it possible to operate the device with two completely separate operating systems: Public and Confidential.The operating system classified as Public is meant for personal communications with access to, for example, social media applications. The operating system classified as Confidential is completely isolated and hardened for secure authority and information security use.The entity enables the user to have only one device for calls and messaging for both personal and for demanding information security needs, thus eliminating the need to carry two separate devices.Bittium is also exhibiting its Secure Suite device management and encryption software, as well as a wide variety of special accessories for Bittium Tough Mobile, which have been designed for demanding police and military use.At the event, Bittium also has a speaker slot and will take part in a panel discussion in the main agenda session entitled: "Are industry players meeting the demands of the end user?" The panel will discuss: Who is responsible for driving innovation, and how much responsibility should end users take on the development of innovation? Bittium's panelist is Jarno Majava, Director, Sales.In the Modernising Critical Communications session: "Smartphone in multi-user environment," Markku Korkiakoski, Director, Cyber Security and Technology Development, will discuss the following issues: one device – multiple users; re-defining the BYOD; and can I have just one device for work and personal use?The company argues that its Tough Mobile smartphone and Secure Suite form a 'unique, complete, reliable system for processing and transferring sensitive and classified material and securing critical communication'.Bittium's products and solutions are exhibited at stand A9a.James Atkinson EditorLinkedIn |Google + |Email Leave a CommentPlease write code to prove you're humanMore on... RuggedisedHandheld introduces ALGIZ 8X rugged tablet Handheld boosts Algiz RT7 rugged tablet performance with Android 6.0 Finnish Defence Forces to deploy Bittium Tough Mobile smartphonesMore on... Mission critical comms moving to LTETCCA pinpoints key focus areas for LTE-based critical communicationsFinnish Defence Forces to deploy Bittium Tough Mobile smartphonesPublic safetyTCCA pinpoints key focus areas for LTE-based critical communicationsMotorola launches all-in-one single site TETRA digital radio system Southern Tyrol TETRA network gets a workout at Biathlon World Cup Latest in TechnologyHandheld introduces ALGIZ 8X rugged tablet Handheld boosts Algiz RT7 rugged tablet performance with Android 6.0 Finnish Defence Forces to deploy Bittium Tough Mobile smartphones


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(WASHINGTON, Pa.) – The Thomas More College football team fell, 37-29, to 18th-ranked Washington & Jefferson College tonight (Saturday, September 16, 2017) in its Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) opener at Cameron Stadium in Washington, Pennsylvania.
With the loss, the Saints fall to 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the PAC. With the win, the Presidents improve to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the PAC.
Thomas More led 10-0 after one quarter and 13-12 at halftime and W&J led 31-13 after three quarters.
Thomas More took a 3-0 lead with 6:29 to play in the first quarter when sophomore kicker Cole Mathias (Reynoldsburg, Ohio/Reynoldsburg) connected on a 27-yard field goal. The Saints extended the lead to 10-0 when junior running back Hjavier Pitts (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mt. Healthy) scored on a two-yard run and Mathias added the pointer-after-attempt with 1:53 to play in the opening quarter.
W&J cut the lead to 10-6 with 13:21 to play in the second quarter when Alex Rowse connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass to Jesse Zubik and Lia Casey's PAT failed. The Presidents took a 12-10 lead when Rowse connected on a 77-yard touchdown pass to Zubik and Mauricio Garibay's PAT failed with 7:44 to play in the second quarter. Thomas More took a 13-10 halftime lead when Mathias connected on a 25-yard field goal with 1:42 to play in the opening half.
The Presidents took an 18-13 lead when Rowse and Zubik connect on a 16-yard touchdown and the two-point attempt failed with 10:08 to play in the third quarter. Rowse and Zubik connected again on a 57-yard touchdown pass and the two-attempt was good and W&J increased the lead to 24-13 with 5:21 remaining in the third quarter. W&J extended the lead to 31-13 with 2:13 to play in the third quarter when Rowse and Zubik connected on a 69-yard touchdown and Garibay added the PAT.
Thomas More cut the lead to 31-20 when senior quarterback Brenan Kuntz (Independence, Ky./Simon Kenton) connected on a 38-yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Logan Winkler (Independence, Ky./Simon Kenton) and Mathias added the PAT with 14:48 to play in the fourth quarter. Pitts scored on a five-yard touchdown run and the two-point attempt failed and the Saints cut the lead to 31-26 with 10:01 to play in the regulation. Rowse and Zubik connected on a 37-yard touchdown pass and the PAT failed and W&J increased the lead to 31-26 with 5:26 to play in the game. Mathias cut the lead to 37-29 with 2:06 to play in the game when he made a 21-yard field goal. That would be the last time the Saints had the ball as W&J ran out the clock.
Thomas More had 469 yards of total offense (287 rushing/182 passing) and the Presidents had 526 yards (44 rushing/482 passing).
Pitts finished the game with 27 carries for 145 yards and two touchdowns and had two catches for 41 yards. Junior running back Luke Zajac (Edgewood, Ky./Dixie Heights) had 15 carries for 72 yards. Kuntz finished the game 10-of-31 passing for 182 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. Sophomore wide receivers Da'marco Canty (Bogart, Ga./North Oconee) had three catches for 65 yards.
The defense was led by sophomore defensive back Thomas Williams (Oregonia, Ohio/Clinton Massie), who had nine tackles (six solo/three assisted) with two interceptions. Senior defensive back Nick Taylor (Cincinnati, Ohio/Elder) had seven tackles (four solo/three assisted), sophomore linebacker Adam Guard (Lawrenceburg, Ind./Pinecrest Academy (Ga.)) had seven tackles (three solo/four assisted) and junior defensive back Steven Everson (Scottdale, Ga./Heritage) had six tackles (three solo/three assisted) and one interception.
The Saints return to action next Saturday (September 23) when they travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to play Carnegie Mellon University. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.


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Weeds Before Christmas
An aspect of being a responsible land manager is controlling noxious and environmental weeds. Weeds impact on agricultural production and biodiversity values in the Neerim District Landcare Group area.read more
Fencing Guide
Neerim District Landcare Group's fencing guide is now on our website and covers a few things to consider when planning your fencing.read more
membership renewals
Just a friendly reminder to keep your Landcare membership up to date. Membership to the Neerim District Landcare Group is just $25 per year and renewals are sent out to all members in November after the AGM.read more
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Find out about the Western Port Catchment Landcare Network groups, grants and projects. More on field days, discussion groups and Landcare tours.read more
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It might surprise you to know that today, the main backbone of the Internet in America is fiber. The undersea cables that connect the continents are fiber. Without fiber, the Internet becomes more like the Internot.
So why isn't fiber to the home (FTTH) more widespread? The fiber gap exists because many ISPs rely on dated copper wiring to connect back to the network. Copper wiring was a purpose-built infrastructure for telephones and later, for cable TV. It wasn't built with the Internet in mind. It has limited bandwidth, it's slow relative to fiber and it suffers signal degradation over distances.


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"Beware of the beauty of the monster, for it is his weapon."
John and I found ourselves in the monotonic hallway under the agency. Geared up with bullet proof vest and a shotgun, we were being escorted by an RC agent. It was noticeable that we did not belong in that attire. My awkward pacing and John's posture betrayed our appearance. I was still unsure why the reconnaissance and control director would request us to accompany the monster during an assignment. Even more interesting was the director's comment "per the monster's request". Reaching the reinforced door the RC agent unlocked it and revealed an extravagant room. The darkness from before was replaced by a warm and subtle chandelier light. Suddenly I heard a piano being played, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.
Entering the room, both John and I, looked for the piano in the enormous hallway. Inspecting the hallway and some rooms it was noticeable the detail and expensive taste. Some antique paintings and marble statues were perfectly placed around the room. A red carpet covered most of the polished wooden floor. Crossing the main hallway we found the dark oak piano under another chandelier. The monster, a tall man with dark hair and handsome face, played each note with a great expression in his face. He delivered each note as if a piece of his soul was being delivered. We stood looking at the monster in amazement as he finished his perfect performance. Stroking the last key he fixated his reddish eyes in the dark oak and slowly he raised his gaze to us. "Gentlemen," he said in a thick foreign accent, "I believe you are my sitters for the evening." I looked at John and my expression changed to embarrassment. His excitement oozed out of his eyes.
"It seems so," I said plainly.
John looked at me bothered, as if I insulted someone of importance. "You can exit from the rear," interrupted the RC agent while leaving. After a few seconds of awkward silence, the monster rose from his chair. I noticed he was wearing an expensive suit with a wine red tie.
"Are you to remain silent all the way?" the monster asked turning away and walking into a closet.
"My last sitters were so silent, it was sad."
"What happened to your last sitters?" I asked curious and a bit frighten.
"They were relocated, I never saw them again," said the monster coming out of the closet with a change of tie. "Are you afraid?"
I looked at John and knowing he was not going to answer I replied "No".
"You do not look afraid," said the monster piercing my eyes with his look. "But I know you are. Your friend is also afraid, even if he is excited too. Fear is such a beautiful feeling." I took a step back, in that instant I wanted to leave the room. There was something odd about this man… What is the agency doing?
"Shall we proceed?" asked the monster walking towards the hallway we were in. Crossing by my side he gently touched my shoulder. My body began to tremble uncontrollably. What is going on? He quickly vanished from the hallway. "What the hell just happened?" I turned to John perplexed. He was still ecstatic, getting closer to him I tapped him in the shoulder. Shaking his head he looked at me confused. "What…what?" he asked. This has to be a joke. We both turned and walked to the main hallway. Upon inspection we saw a small door connecting to what seemed the inside of a swat van. The monster was sitting inside. He smiled innocently and waved signaling to get inside.
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Periodontal (gum) disease is very common, and the most frequent cause of tooth loss in adults. It is also preventable, and easily treated and reversed when caught early. Recent studies have shown an association between gum disease and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.
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Street View is the best available vantage point looking, if possible, towards the location of the building. In some locations, Street View may not give a view of the actual building, or may not be available at all. Where it is not available, the satellite view is shown instead.
Latitude: 52.0432 / 52°2'35"N
Longitude: 0.9545 / 0°57'16"E
OS Eastings: 602716
OS Northings: 242428
OS Grid: TM027424
Mapcode National: GBR SL9.VJ0
Mapcode Global: VHKF7.HXH2
Entry Name: Bank House and the White Lion Hotel
Listing Date: 26 April 1950
Grade: II*
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1036802
English Heritage Legacy ID: 277691
Location: Hadleigh, Babergh, Suffolk, IP7
County: Suffolk
District: Babergh
Civil Parish: Hadleigh
Built-Up Area: Hadleigh
Traditional County: Suffolk
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Suffolk
Church of England Parish: Hadleigh St Mary
Church of England Diocese: St.Edmundsbury and Ipswich
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No 42 (Bank House)
No 44 (The White Lion Hotel)
This building has a C18 painted brick front with parapet, but the
original building was probably C16 or C17. It is of 2 storeys and
attics timber framed, the roofs tiled and hipped. The front has
moulded brick cornice. 6 window range, sash with glazing bars in
painted reveals. Central entrance has wood pediment doorcase. The
interior has small courtyard and gallery, much restored but very
Nos 40 to 58 (even) form a group.
Listing NGR: TM0271942433
This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.
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I parked at Aling Tina's Eatery at the foot of Maarat in San Mateo at 6:45 a.m. and came back at 4:00 p.m. It took us a little more than nine hours to finish the ride but seeing how glorious the dam was made it all worth the suffering.
The Climb Up AFP
I've been biking in Maarat for a long time already but this is my first time to ride up through the AFP village. Blame it on me for giving in to the temptation of driving up the wall and parking at the Timberland Clubhouse instead of riding it. (And yes, include Shotgun in my list, too.)
I know this was going to be an epic ride, and so I let King ride his own pace as I spin my granny gear.
Going up, I've been thinking about SRAM XX's 2x9 drivetrain and how I'm so not the target market for it. How does a 26 x 36 chainring-cog combination translate to my 22 x 34 gearing? I don't know. Maybe Toots Chua would let me try it.
The first part was just all on cemented road, and so it was just OK for me. If I cannot handle the grade, I would just zigzag my way up. That technique was effective until the road transformed into dirt and loose gravel. This was the last part of the climb. It's pretty steep and I have to admit I had to walk most of the way.
We were supposed to meet up with Gary and his group at 8:00 a.m. in Giant, but it was already 8:30 a.m. and I'm still suffering up the climb.
Calling it quits?
When I got to the top, Gary, SJ and King were waiting for me. I barely had time to rest when they pedaled off. I can rest in Giant, they said.
The route was mostly downhill and connects to the route going to Ka Vergel, but I was just recovering so I decided to ride at my own pace rather than try to keep up with the three and blow up in the process. At this point I was thinking of abandoning the ride when we reach Giant. The thought running in my head was "If I'm suffering now, just imagine how much I'm going to suffer going to Wawa."
Of course, when I got Giant they said it was all downhill and that the biggest climb is over. So I decided to stick it out. My reasons for this are:
Reunions and Additions
My brother-in-law, Ricky, was there in Giant together with his friend Glenn. It was a big surprise when I saw what bike Glenn was riding - It was my old Cannondale Super V! It was nice to see her back in action. I sold her years ago to have funds for my wedding. They upgraded some of her parts but she still looks very good. Throughout the ride, I was wondering if her current owners would sell her back to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Anyway, King and I invited Ricky and Glenn to join us, and they accepted. We left Giant at around 9:25 a.m.
It's All Downhill from Here. Not.
They were right. From Giant, it was almost all downhill going to the river. There were two options: the wet and the dry route, and we took the latter.
I thought it was all fun from then on. I couldn't be more wrong.
Yes, it was almost all downhill but it's no walk in the park. You really need to be experienced and confident with your skills if you want to take this route. Made up of dust, loose dirt, sand and gravel, one mistake can instantly turn flesh into tocino or worse, take you a few hundred meters down the mountain. During these situations, I learned how to trust my equipment and skill. On the way down, there was one point where I was thinking: "No, my brake fluid won't burst! My brake fluid won't burst!" There were also many instances when I had to override my instinct to squeeze the brakes and just let it all flow.
Thank God I was able to get down in one piece. That downhill was tense and not at all recommended for beginners.
So where's the Panday
When we got to the river, the sight was breathtaking. It was so amazing that I just can't imagine how something this beautiful can be so relatively near Metro Manila and yet not look it. This marvel was like something out of a movie.
Here I go again with my thoughts and how far away they were from reality: I thought from the river, we would just be pedaling our way to the area where we'll have lunch. Yes, we would have to do some river crossings but how hard is that, right? I've done some biking on dry riverbeds in Batangas going to Lobo several times before. Well, it wasn't that simple. Batangas was rideable. This one wasn't. Here, we would have to endure pedaling on sand and stones of all sizes. And if that's not enough, add some stretches where you have to maneuver and avoid thorny bushes (known in Batangas as Aroma) and you're in for a treat.
Our experience with the sand was OK at first. We were even joking with Gary, telling him that they don't have to go to Boracay to experience fine, white sands. But as the ride progressed, we realized that it wasn't that fun anymore.
We walked. We biked. We crossed the knee-deep river carrying our bikes on our shoulders. For situations like these, I was thankful that I'm riding a light hardtail. It would've been a burden for me if it were the 27-pound Super V.
Lunch was at this small store made of bamboo and coconut leaves by the riverside called Shimanong. It was a girl who was manning the store so I would think she's Shimanang.
While waiting for them to cook our lunch of tinola and rice, we treated ourselves to halo-halo, lemon soda and buko juice. At that time, it was the best halo-halo in the world! They only charged us P15 for a large glass but I would've paid P50 at that point. It was such a refreshing way to cool down from all the walking and carrying.
We waited more than an hour for the tinola. When it arrived, I have to say that the taste was disappointing. It's still lunch though, and so we ate and carbo-loaded as much as we could for the final stretch to the dam.
Looking back, for a wait that long we could've had some halo-halo and then have a monstrous lunch at one of the stores at Wawa. Maybe we'll do that next time.
We left the place at 1:30 p.m. It was hot as hell. Thank God we were blessed with every now and then with some cool mountain breeze.
We're here Frodo!
From Shimanong, it was a mix of riding, walking, and river crossing again.
The fun started on the last part of the trip leading to the dam itself. It was a hardpack track that's used by the locals. It was semi-technical and was partly covered by trees. Truly awesome!
Then the fruit of our labor slowly showed itself in front of our eyes - the Wawa dam.
This wonderful sight reminded so much of the Lord of the Rings. It just needs the two monuments of the ancient kings and it's good to go!
Seeing this made everything worth it.
I know that we could've cut hours from the trip if we opted for the dry route, but I'm glad we took the wet route because it made this enchanting place more beautiful.
From here, it was an 11-kilometer ride on the highway to San Mateo.
I arrived in the condo at 5:00 p.m. and took my dirty bike up our flat. I didn't bother going back for my other stuff in the trunk.
As I blog a day after the ride, I'm happy that I joined and didn't flake out.
Unlike the previous weekend, I'm surprised that I don't feel as tired or as sore as I should be. These crazy rides are starting to help build my fitness level. But that's not the whole of it. Somehow, these rides gives me a glimpse of who I am - my character, what I'm made of - and I'm happy with what I see.
Thanks for reading.
All photos in this blog was taken by Gary and SJ. Thanks guys!
Here's the full map of our epic route:
There are more pictures of the ride here.


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A few years ago, salon colour menus were stuck in a rut, with uninspiring colour descriptions like 'T-bar' and 'half-head highlights' that don't speak to the consumer. These techniques were one-size-fits-all colours that didn't take the individual client into account and which made colour a chore.
Who Said Commercial Colour Was Boring?!
Who Said Commercial Colour Was Boring?! follow me over two articles where I discuss why its not.
I recently read this line in an article: 'When will you decide to take action on all that education you're consuming? Because the truth is, until you do, please do not expect any changes to occur."
Trend overload
Trends are things that keep us interested in the world of hair, they can inspire us, define us help our businesses grow and make money with. Not so may years ago Trends would filter down from the catwalk into a magazine and eventually onto the high street ( remember that brilliant scene in the Devil wears Prada). That has all changed with social media, especially Instagram and Pintrest,and online fashion sites. I personally have done well by introducing a perceived trend Balayage to the UK market but that was an aready established techniquee in France and USA It just hadn't caught on in the UK.
balayage and the photoshoot
we live in a digital age and we are hairdressers who need to showcase our work, but are we showcasing it well and doing enough? All the product companies have content for us to use but that isn't always reflective of you. ive found Instagram a great tool to showcase before and afters and the video option is brilliant, but that's not enough for me, and so for the last 4 years i've taken to doing my own shoots, and have learnt many things along the way.Collections can be shared over a huge army of platforms, you can submit them to trade magazines ,use them on your website ,in your shop window, put them up on facebook,instagram,and also on the many platforms dedicated to the hairdressing industry. You can also submit them for competitions.
Collections can be expensive, but there are ways to bring those costs down I think for my first balayage one the costs where the photographer who is brilliant and i love working with hime and the MUA who again rocked it. here are my tips on shooting on a budget
Balayage and smartbond
There have been may controversies over the bonding market in the UK especially over who was responsible for the final mix neither the colour houses or the bonding companies would take responsibility for the end product which left us the hairdressers responible and in a precarious position. With the help of The Hair Council and Just hair Insurance, Sophia Hilton and myself we finally managed to change that with some insurance companies,I myself have never been a fan of one size fits all and so I used them as stand alone treatments until L'oreal launched smartbond a bonding kit that had been tested on all its haircolour products finally it felt safe to use
I've been thrilled with the results, more shine,stronger feeling hair and clients have been loving it. Of course its brilliant in my prelightners for Balayage but also amazing in regular colour, because of the way it works their is less fade in colours which is brilliant and on those balayaged ends they feel stronger than ever. But like anything else its not a miracle if you wouldnt colour the hair inf front of you because its so damaged then dont think smartbond will make it okay, you will still need to focus on getting the hair back into good enough shape before attempting to colour and so your smartbond can be used as a stand alone treatment. You don't need to increase the volume of developer or extend the development time, which is a huge thing for me and a win win for clients.
Brazilian hair and balayage
This summer, all eyes will be firmly on Rio for the Olympic games, but it's the beautiful Brazilian girls' hair colour that's caught my gaze. I've just returned from my client Ana Beatriz Barros beautiful wedding and while I was there I was struck by how so many of the Brazilian supermodels have beautiful, healthy, done-but-not-done colour. This super natural, barely there colour is the new suit all shade – just as make-up has moved past contouring to non-touring, and Kate Moss is creating her favourite nude lip colours for Rimmel, barely there hair is the new colour to covet. Balayage is the perfect way to lighten up for a super natural summer look while keeping the hair lovely and healthy – a key element in the Brazilian girl look. Healthy colour is so important – there's nothing sexier than a shiny, natural shade, and Ana's Balayage gives sun kissed ends with some brighter shades around the face, which work really well for the camera as well as in real life." 'Healthy' really sums up the Brazilian poster girl – healthy, strong body, beautiful healthy luxurious hair. If you're not quite there on the hair strength then I can't recommend Viviscal Professional enough, it's a simple food supplement to feed your hair and I'm seeing amazing results in my clients who have been using it for at least 3 months.


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Archive for the 'Joe Torre' tag
One Fan Bids Farewell to His Captain
When it comes to Derek Jeter, there is more to be admired than what you see on the surface. It's not just the success, the money, the fame or even his enviable bachelor lifestyle that cause me to marvel.
Beneath all of that noise is that classic determination we've come to expect. What we've truly appreciated about him is his poise, his consistency, his dedication and his seemingly unbreakable focus. Fans don't need you to beat your chest and proclaim dominance. If we're to truly embrace you, we want you to put your head down, play hard and deliver. In doing so, Derek Jeter became the embodiment of what's best about New York City.
Despite being highly scrutinized, he never expressed displeasure with the fans. He's no nonsense, he shrugs in the face of pressure and he's extremely reliable. He's like a good neighbor…always there when you need him. Joe Torre once said that even as a youngster, Derek had a certain look in his eye. Not one of conceit or arrogance, but one that said "I know I'm good and I don't need to say a word to let people know I feel that way." The result of that unflappable confidence is a laundry list of memorable moments in his two-decade career. From the classic "flip play" to his head first dive into the stands, the image of a pinstriped Jeter raising his arms in victory is burned into my memory.
Derek Jeter is the face of a generation. Specifically, my generation, and as one of millions of kids around the world (especially in New York), I can honestly say it's the end of an era – one in which I've had more fun watching Jeter play than I'm brave enough to admit. I could go on for days about what the Jeter era has meant to me, my city, and even my grandmother – who lovingly referred to The Captain as "My Derek." Yet, the only way to honor my boyhood idol is to say thank you. Oh, what a ride it's been.
On behalf of fans everywhere: "Derek, we'd like to thank the Good Lord for making you a New York Yankee."


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Medical Intuition
Possibly the most commonly asked question is, What is medical intuition? At the risk of over simplification, it is intuitive knowing with the goal of facilitating health and healing. De-mystifying Medical Intuition, Lori Wilson MSW.
There are many different styles of medical intuition, each with their own focus and technique. In order to choose a practitioner, it is important to become an educated consumer so that the reading you receive addresses the issues you want addressed. What I bring to you is my ability to provide two very different, but complementary styles of medical intuition. You select the approach that suits your needs. You can also request a combined scan if you desire a more holistic view of your situation.
Benefits from Receiving a Medical Intuition Scan
- Assist your health care team in developing a successful treatment program by providing through and specific information regarding your condition from an additional point of reference. When dealing with complex and poorly understood diseases this can be especially useful.
- Improve efficiency by directing your health care efforts towards health professionals that your body, when asked, has indicated it needs.
- Minimize adverse effects from medication or treatments by asking your body what its reaction may be to these interventions.
- Achieve a better understanding about what is taking place both physically and energetically when something in your body does not feel "right."
- Gain an understanding of your mind/body/spirit relationship and how your energetic imbalances may be creating conditions of "pre-illness" through habitual emotional compromises.
To learn even more about medical intuition, please visit www.inneraccess101.com and www.ritberger.com.
Medical Intuition Session
You do not need to be present, and you may engage in your normal routine while the scan is being done. The scan takes between one and two-hours to complete, so it is actually to your advantage not to be physically present. You receive the scan results during a scheduled one-hour telephone appointment that you initiate.
I am trained in two scan techniques that are complementary to each other. The techniques are stand-alone services, but you have the option of requesting a combination of both if you desire a more holistic view.
- The Body ScanTM is a direct interview with your body. The information you receive is what your body wants to bring to your attention. To learn more click here.
- The Mind/Body/Spirit Scan provides you with information received directly from your energetic field. This approach views disease as our soul's way of getting our attention when our actions are inconsistent with our contract for this life. The information you receive deals with areas of "dis-ease" and your body and energy field, and the compromises associated with them. To learn more, click here.
Scheduling Your MI Scan
Please contact me to schedule your MI scan.
Informed Consent Form - This form must be signed and returned prior to the MI scan being done. (Click here to download the consent form) If you are arranging the scan for someone other than yourself, you must be legally responsible for that individual. (The custodial parent or guardian of a minor child, or the conservator for a dependent adult.) Ideally, the child or dependent adult would give their consent directly.
If you are looking for a soul based medical intuition scan, the "What Color is Your Personality" assessment needs to be completed and the results forwarded to me for inclusion in the reading. Please use this link to go to Carol Ritberger's site and take the assessment.
The cost for a Body Scan or a Mind/Body/Spirit scan is $300.00 USD.
If you wish to combine a Body Scan with a Mind/Body/Spirit scan, the cost for both is $500.00 USD. The time for discussing the results for a combined scan is between one and 1-1/2-hours.
Click here for payment information.


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The Perth Mint will release no more than 500 of the Australian Kookaburra 2016 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin.
The coin's reverse depicts a kookaburra perched on a fence post amidst an Australian landscape. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, and the 2016 year-date. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin's obverse.
Individually housed in a classic display case and custom designed shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Coin Highlights:
- Struck by the The Perth Mint from 1 kilo of pure silver
- Extremely limited mintage of only 500 coins
- Australian legal tender
Product Code: 16122AAAA
Metal Content (Troy oz) 32.151
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 30
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 1001.002
Maximum Diameter (mm) 100.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 14.60
Maximum Mintage: 500


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When Kadi contacted me and asked if I could film her wedding, I was super excited. I was also nervous! Her mom was my teacher for three years in middle school 15 years ago. Mrs. E was one of two teachers I really got a lot out of in my grade school years; not necessarily because of particular hard skills I acquired, but because of the life lessons I learned. We were given responsibility, the liberty to own projects and think critically for ourselves. I know that anyone who had Mrs. E can look introspectively and know they were given an opportunity to discover more about themselves. I was able to explore video production through yearbook commercials we came up with on our own. Above all, she genuinely cared about us. Mrs. E showed us what tough love was, and these middle school years taught me a lot about what it meant to have grit. I could go on and on. The opportunity to film her daughter's wedding was tremendous. I wanted to do the best job. I wanted to show her I turned out alright, haha! Kidding aside, I wanted to honor Mrs. E by capturing the beginning of her daughter's legacy, and the beautiful story found in this new party of three. Thanks to God for His favor and blessing over that day, as well as the dozens of vendors and family members who came together in a combined effort to make it a day we'll never forget.
Matt, Kadi & Mattie - this ones for you!


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Designs to Delight!
Getting a house constructed is on the wish list of most of us. And when we do so, we want everything to be the way we always dream. There may be a little problem with this as realizing dreams can often cost a lot more than what we plan. Interiors are a very important part of our home. We give detailed attention to each part of our home. Whether you are getting a new home or are getting renovation done, you would obviously want to change certain things and make them look better. Flooring is one of the aspects of a home that poses a potential problem while renovating.
Where during a renovation, you wish to give a new look to your place, with the old flooring the effect may not be as good as you anticipated. However, now there are several options when it comes to getting a new flooring. Where getting entirely new flooring can cost you a huge amount, you can always go for decorative concrete finishes. Concrete is no longer the boring, plain, grey material that it once used to be. With the introduction of stamped concrete, you can now play around with the material in countless ways and get flooring that is aesthetically beautiful and at the same time costs much less than most of the other flooring materials.
Another very important advantage of stamped concrete flooring is that they have a longer life than many other flooring materials. Therefore, with Stamped Concrete, you get beautiful flooring at a fraction of the cost, that lasts long and there is also an option to get the designs and styles customized! With the various options in Decorative Concrete Finishes, you can go for amazing Stamped Concrete Patios and convert your patio and backyard into an extended luxury living area.
Now you can transform the plain and simple patio to a grand living space that offers style and luxury. All you have to do is to choose the material, be it travertine, stone, marble, granite, ceramic, cement or anything else that you want, decide the size of the fire pit and let us know whether you want a sitting area around. And you can get exactly what you visualize.
is one of the best names when it comes to decorative concrete works. They have a highly efficient team that delivers you nothing but the best. Custom Backyard Creations bring you great options with Outdoor Fireplaces, fire pits, fire bowls, and Outdoor BBQ and lots more.


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Let's face it; comedy is a part of our lives today. When you have a tough and rough day, you want to go home, open a can of cold beer, and simply watch the silly and goofy funny flicks. Entertaining comedy movies don't always have to be super good, logical, or meaningful. If a movie is able to make you have fun, smile, and forget all the hardship you just experienced for the whole day, then it is a good and entertaining one.
Naturally, comedy flicks are also available for the 2015. Everyone needs a good laugh, and all years have their own ups and downs. So pamper yourself with good comedies that will make you laugh your heart out. Here are some of the candidates for the 2015.
The Wedding Ringer
Have you ever wondered whether there is such service for those with social challenged skill? Well, apparently there is – at least in this movie. Jimmy sets up a unique business, which is best man service. Guys with socially challenged skills can consider this service if they don't have anyone close to accompany them on one of their most special days. Problems arise when Doug, a clientele, fabricates and lies about both the best man as well as other nine groomsmen. Doug turns to Jimmy for help, setting up a plan. What should happen next? Well, if the plan works, Doug will look perfect and at his best, but if it fails, it will definitely destroy everything.
If you look at Paddington with its unique bear characteristics, you probably think that it is the same as Ted. Well, not that close. You see, the story is about a young bear from Peru who is into everything English. He decides that he wants to travel to England. It turns out that the travel isn't as exciting as he hopes as he is lost and left alone, being stranded at Paddington Station. It is a good thing that he meets Brown family who is warm and kind. The family takes Paddington into their wings and just as Paddington thinks that the world is a safe and warm place to life, a museum taxidermist is taken a deep interest on him.
The combined stars in this movie is quite interesting and unique, with Melissa McCarthy (the specialist in comedy) meets up with sexy Jude Law and tough guy Jason Statham. McCarthy plays as Susan Cooper, a CIA analyst who is the actual hero in every dangerous mission, although none of them ever realize it. However, things are about to change when their top agent (Statham) is being compromised and Cooper's partner (Law) is nowhere to be seen. Cooper then volunteers to go though her dangerous undercover mission, finally has a real face to face with arms dealers to prevent global chaos and world disaster.
Get Hard
With Will Ferrell included in this movie, it is guaranteed that it will be unusual comedy – as well as being hilarious too. Ferrell plays James, a millionaire who works as a hedge fund manager. When he is accused of fraud and threatened to spend his days in San Quentin jail, he is given 30 days for get prepared. He then asks for help from Darnell, thinking that the man has spent times in jail so James knows how life is behind the bars. However, James doesn't know that Darnell is a true worker with very clean criminal records. In fact, he has never got a parking ticket! They finally work together to make James get hard. In the process, they learn that they have been wrong about many things, and also about each other.
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
If you have watched the first series of Hot Tub Time Machine, you know that the comedy is mostly about sarcastic one – aside being mixed with a sci-fi factor of having a time machine in a form of a bath tub. Well, the stories of the characters – which are all buddies – go on and you get to see their silly adventure in this second sequel.
How if the earth is involved withintergalactic war with aliens, just because of a silly misunderstanding? And then the only way to win the war is to win the arcade games? With Adam Sandler as the main character, the story is about aliens thinking that the earth is declaring war because they receive classic arcade games, so they attack the earth by using the games model for their assaults. The President is asking a help from his childhood friend, Sam Brenner (played by Adam Sandler) who was a game champion. Brenner then forms a team consisting of old school gamers to save the planet and kick the aliens in the butt.
Love, Rosie
This is a combination romance and comedy flick with Rosie as the main character is being at the crossroad that changes her life course. Rosie and Alex, her best friend, decide to enroll in university in America. However, after one night with the popular guy at school, Rosie finds herself pregnant, and then ditches her plan to follow Alex to America. Twelve years pass, and they remain connected although their lives have never been the same anymore. If Rosie is given the opportunity to change her destiny and follow the original path of life, will life be better? Will Alex and her be something more than just friends?
The Peanuts Movie
If you like Snoopy, then this CGRI animation will quench your thirst. Snoopy and Charlie Brown have separated ways, but will they find their true purposes without each other?
Unfinished Business
A regular business trip turns out to be way out of proportion when a business owner and two associates travel to Europe. Aside from the facts that they need to close a deal, which is the most important matter in life, they find themselves trapped in weird circumstances and events.
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
It is about a black comedy where everyone really hates the guts of Ward's wife. Naturally, they want her dead. However, when their dream comes true in accidental death, they are facing series of problems – and definitely not the easy ones.


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I talked to Shahina Siddiqui in Winnipeg. She is a prominent leader in building capacity in Muslim communities both locally and far beyond, and has done important work against Islamophobia in Canada. She moved to Canada from Pakistan in 1976 and became involved in the community after nursing her eldest son through a long, terminal illness. At the time of our interview, she was President of the Islamic Social Services Association of Canada and was on the board of the Council on American Islamic Relations. Along with her organizational and community development work within Muslim communities she has written and spoken extensively in the mainstream media and to mainstream audiences about Islam and Islamophobia. She has also been involved in anti-war activism.
Material from Siddiqui on the site:
- Transcript excerpt about her initial forays into community development and into public education work around Islam in Canada.


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Behind The Lens: "The Artist Sets The Mood"
Hello there!
I've been a bit slack regarding my blog entries, forgive me! I have been in hibernation somewhat, but like the wild animals, I am emerging with the spring temperatures. Today was quite warm, though many parts of Ontario were under rain and wind warnings, with gusts of up to 90km/h possible. It was incredibly windy, the rain did indeed pour down, the sky was foreboding and dark, and I knew it was the perfect day to go outdoors and photograph myself enjoying the beach. Wait... what?
(Information regarding Limited Edition prints for this image can be found here.)
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Absolutely enthralling, your finished product & your explanation of W5. So glad you're kidlets are included in the process. I know how busy you are & worry about your health ( standing with Lady Huron, winds likely to carry you away ) Can't tell you what to do but IF you can keep up your Blog, it would be fabulous for me, so interesting to know how you create so many unique & different Art Forms. Keep healthy & happy, Spring by April 4th. I promise.
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Kiwi Can:
So Today we did Kiwi Can. We first started off with our energizer, then after we went into our activity which was drawing out our emotions from the present and past. I didn't do much, but my first emotion was feeling sick, since I was sick for the past 2 days.


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CABE Summer school 2008
Shortly after CityCAD was launched in 2008, Holistic City Software attended the toolshop of the CABE Urban Design Summer School in Gateshead, and helped students to create information-rich CityCAD models of their schemes.
CityCAD is a valuable teaching aid which can easily explain the complex relationships between urban form, density, sustainability and urban economics.
CityCAD model of the winning scheme
After the event, a CityCAD model was created of the winning scheme. This was used to show the 3D massing of the proposal, and also some analysis of activity throughout the 24-hour cycle.


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This article was originally published by our friend Amy Myers
Are you eating a clean diet of real, whole foods yet still in a constant battle with the scale? Are you exercising regularly yet feel as though your metabolism is at a crawl?
The truth is that stubborn weight gain can often be a result of an underlying health issue. As with all symptoms, my functional medicine approach to stubborn pounds is to identify the real underlying cause and address it using lifestyle changes to help you reach your healthy, ideal weight naturally.
Here are the four most common causes of stubborn weight gain that I've seen in my patients and four solutions for them.
Quick note, if you haven't yet adopted a clean, anti-inflammatory diet, that is step one to addressing weight issues and I recommend checking out this article for tips to do that.
Ok, let's begin!
Four Underlying Causes of Stubborn Weight
1. An Underactive Thyroid
It's estimated that 27 million Americans have a thyroid problem, and up to 60% of them are completely unaware of it. Hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid, accounts for 90 percent of all thyroid imbalances, and one of the primary symptoms of hypothyroidism is unexplained weight gain or the inability to lose weight.
This is because your thyroid is responsible for regulating many of your body's processes, including metabolism. So if your thyroid is underactive, your metabolism slows down and your overall energy production decreases. In addition to an inability to lose weight, hypothyroidism can lead to fatigue, mood swings, anxiety, muscle and joint pain, hair loss, constipation, brain fog, and a low body temperature.
2. Chronic Stress
You've likely heard that stress contributes to weight gain, but it goes far beyond the urge to reach for the chocolate after a long, stressful day. When you experience stress, your body releases a flood of cortisol, the hormone that powers your fight or flight response. One unfortunate side effect of cortisol is that it can actually cause you to gain weight and prevent you from losing weight. Furthermore, when you're chronically stressed, your cortisol levels go up and stay up, which can cause progressive weight gain or a weight loss plateau.
Numerous studies have shown that when animals are stressed, they gain weight, even if they're eating the same number of calories as they did before they were stressed. These studies also show stressed animals gain more weight than unstressed animals eating the exact same number of calories.
3. Other Hormonal Imbalances
Imbalances in thyroid and stress hormones are common causes of an inability to lose weight, but they're not the only hormones that can cause an issue. Imbalances in insulin and sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) are also common culprits of stubborn weight.
When insulin and blood sugar levels are off, it can cause sugar cravings, weakness, irritability, and excess belly fat. An imbalance in sex hormones can cause an inability to lose weight in addition to muscle loss, poor sleep, memory problems, and sexual difficulties.
4. A High Toxic Burden
Today's modern world is filled with dangerous chemicals, heavy metals, medications, and other toxins that can wreak havoc on your endocrine system. Many of the toxins in your food, water, and personal and household care products, such as shampoo, lotion, candles, and makeup, mimic the activity of hormones, such as estrogen. This disruption in your natural hormonal cycle can cause an inability to lose weight, as well as other more serious issues, including autoimmune diseases.
Four Solutions for the Underlying Causes of Stubborn Weight Gain
1. Get a Complete Thyroid Work Up and Implement the Right Treatment Protocol
If you suspect that you may have an underactive thyroid, it's important to get a complete thyroid panel to get a proper diagnosis. Most conventional doctors only use one or two tests, as opposed to a full panel, and use the "normal" lab reference ranges as their guide. For a full list of all of the thyroid tests I run on my patients, and optimal lab ranges, see this article, and check out my book The Thyroid Connection.
The book walks you through how your thyroid produces its hormones and how to restore optimal function using dietary and lifestyle changes. It also explains how to work with your doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment protocol. Plus, it includes a 28-day plan to jumpstart your thyroid and your metabolism.
2. Adopt Stress Relief Practices that Work for YOU
Step one, take an honest look at your daily stress levels. Are you constantly feeling overrun and overworked? Are you doing anything to reduce stress? If not, you'll want to incorporate stress reduction techniques into your daily and weekly routine. You can read more about how stress impacts your health, and how to relieve it, in my book, The Thyroid Connection. And here are a few of my favorites.
Daily Stress Relief:
- HeartMath Inner Balance App– I love the Inner Balance app for iPhone. It uses an external sensor on your earlobe to help you synchronize your heart rate, breath, and mind. It's super easy to use, and convenient since I always have my iPhone with me. Plus, as a very goal-oriented person (yes, even in my stress reduction!), I love that it lets you set goals and track your progress.
- Amber Glasses for Restorative Sleep – Getting a great night of restful, restorative sleep can do wonders for minimizing your stress and equipping you to deal with the stress that you do experience. However, the blue light from our phone screens, computers, and even light bulbs reduce our ability to produce melatonin, the hormone that helps us fall and stay asleep. Amber glasses block out blue light so that your body produces melatonin naturally after sunset. I wear mine around my home every night! You might feel a little silly at first, I know my husband certainly did. However, once you see the difference in your sleep you'll never look back!
Weekly Stress Relief:
- Sensory Deprivation Floatation Session- Floatation tanks provide a light and sound-free environment, with a shallow pool of water containing about 1,000 lbs of dissolved epsom salt. The high concentration of epsom salt allows you to float effortlessly, and the temperature is the same as that of your skin, so that you can't even feel the water around you. The effect is a completely dark, quiet, and weightless flotation that reduces your cortisol levels, relieves muscle aches, and allows you to spend 60-90 minutes free from any stimulation whatsoever.
- Infrared Sauna Therapy– Spending time in an infrared sauna has many health benefits, including stress relief and detoxification. I personally have one in my home, and you can also receive treatments from natural spas that house their own. I try to get in a few sessions a week to keep my stress levels minimized.
3. Balance Your Hormones
To keep your hormones balanced and metabolism back on track, I recommend working with my Wellness Coach and Registered Dietitian, Dana Faris. She works with complex autoimmune, thyroid, and chronic health conditions from all over the world and is an expert in The Myers Way®. She can recommend and review functional hormone testing and offer recommendations on lifestyle changes to reduce your exposure to estrogen-mimicking chemicals. While you work to address the root causes of your hormonal imbalances, you can also begin a Calcium d-Glucarate supplement, which helps your body naturally eliminate excess estrogens and xenoestrogens instead of allowing them to be reabsorbed.
4. Reduce Your Toxic Burden
My approach to reducing your toxic burden is two-fold. Part one is to reduce your exposure to toxins that may cause stubborn weight gain:
- Choosing 100% certified USDA organic foods
- Drinking filtered water
- Using a HEPA air filter in your home and workplace
- Opting for toxin-free body products and home cleaning products
Part two is to support your body's natural detox pathways so that you can safely flush them out of your system. My top recommendations are:
- Supplement with Glutathione – this is your body's biggest detoxifier and a powerful antioxidant
- Or try my Detox Support Kit– this kit includes three supplements to boost your natural production of glutathione and support your liver as it clears toxins from your body
- Infrared Sauna Therapy – in addition to its stress-relief benefits, infrared saunas are a great tool to help you sweat out your toxins
If you'd like some additional support, or an accountability buddy on your weight loss journey, be sure to join my free, online community forum, and consider booking a Wellness Coaching session with one of my registered dietitians.
Also, I know that for some of you who have been sick for years and are overcoming chronic illness, your goal is actually to gain weight not lose it. Check out this article with my tips on how to gain and maintain weight while still following The Myers Way®!
A quick note from our founder-
Over the past year, my friend Dave at PaleoHacks has been working on a secret cookbook with world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu chef Peter Servold.
Well, today this new this new incredible Paleo Cookbook is finally available to be shipped right to your door for FREE
That's right -- as a special launch promotion, we're offering our brand new Paleo fat loss cookbook to you for free (Chef Pete lost 60 lbs using these recipes!) -- All you have to do is just cover a small shipping cost (international shipping is a bit more).
Get your FREE copy of Paleo Eats Here. (Grab this today, because we only ordered a small batch of these cookbooks for this freebie promotion, and they will sell out FAST!)
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#1 muscle that eliminates joint and back pain, anxiety and looking fat
I bet you can't guess which muscle in your body is the #1 muscle that eliminates joint and back pain, anxiety and looking fat.
This "hidden survival muscle" in your body will boost your energy levels, immune system, sexual function, strength and athletic performance when unlocked.
If this "hidden" most powerful primal muscle is healthy, we are healthy.
Is it…
a) Abs
b) Chest
c) Glutes
d) Hip Flexors
Take the quiz above and see if you got the correct answer!
--> Which muscle makes you look fat?
P.S. Make sure you check out the next page to get to know the 10 simple moves that will bring vitality back into your life!
The #1 "bodyfat-eating" hormone...
To begin, I apologize for the dark nature of today's email.
However I promise what you'll discover today will be completely worth it.
Imagine a rotting corpse draped over your body from head to toe...
...suffocating tissue, restricting blood flow, damaging joints and infecting your healthy cells.
Shockingly, that nightmare is a reality for most:
64% of women and 74% of men carry too much body fat according to the National Institutes of Health.
It's choking their organs, assaulting their metabolism and sucking their energy dry.
But here's the worst part:
For most, this bodyfat has become "calorie-resistant":
It's completely unaffected by even the strictest diets... and most intense exercises.
This zombie fat is essentially... "dead tissue".
That's important for those who have 10, 25 or 50 or more pounds to lose...
AND for those who aren't technically overweight, but have what's called "pocket obesity"...
...unsightly patches of fat that cling to specific places, like:
just above your hips, lower belly, where your butt and legs meet... and even arms, neck and face.
However, there's good news:
Obesity researchers have now discovered a "metabolic jumper cable":
It jolts dead bodyfat back to life.
This allows your metabolism to burn it as calories and re-energize your entire body.
First though, here's the #1 reason why bodyfat becomes calorie-resistant:
It lacks blood flow. This has 3 effects:
- Not enough oxygen or nutrients reach fat cells, so they become unresponsive..
- Released fat can't be sent to other tissues to be burned, so fat cells suck it back in...
- 3) Metabolic hormones carrying the "burn calories" message don't reach the fat cell...
All this means one thing:
Your body can't transform into energy, the 135,000+ of calories the average person stores as fat!
You become a metabolic zombie: NO energy to think. NO energy to move. NO energy to motivate.
Update: calorie-resistant bodyfat can be now removed...
The discovery of this "metabolic jumper cable" can now reverse this process:
- It wakes up un-responsive bodyfat with a powerful calorie-burning hormonal jolt....
- It pops open fat cells, sucks out the fat, sending it off before its yanked back in...
- It shuttles fat to your brain, heart, lungs, kidneys - even your bones - to be burned as energy.
Not only do those layers of "zombie fat" start coming off, but your entire body just works better.
Plus, as your whole body burns more calories, those patches of pocket obesity whittle away.
This "metabolic jumper cable" isn't any exercise, machine or pill.
It's a little-known, calorie-burning hormone we all have... just waiting for the right spark to come alive.
It's not thyroid, leptin, ghrelin, insulin, adiponectin, HGH or any other "fat loss" hormone you may know.
And on this next page, you'll find out precisely how to unleash its calorie-burning power:
==> How to Activate Your #1 "Bodyfat-Eating" Hormone...
How to Activate Your #1 "Bodyfat-Eating" Hormone
PS - Studies show that not only can healthy levels of this powerful calorie-burning hormone devour bodyfat and fortify soft muscle, but it can also reduce your risk of diabetes by 53.7%, a heart attack by 83.3% and stroke by 51.4%. Here's more of the scientific proof...
In April, 2009, researchers stunned the medical community when they reported chronic inflammation as the root cause of several major diseases.
See, every year 610,000 people in the U.S. die of heart disease. Cancer claims another 584,000...stroke 130,000...Alzheimer's disease nearly 85,000 — and the list goes on.
Truth is, we now know... chronic inflammation is responsible for 7 out of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States! Hundreds of studies and scientific reviews prove it.
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I Can't Help Showing This Off...
If you haven't heard of Claude Davis yet do yourself a huge favor and watch this video. He's going to be the talk of 2016.
One of the smartest guys I ever had the pleasure of meeting, Claude set-up a unique system that changed his life forever.
I already tried it myself and let me tell... you I was completely blown away... His surprising tactics could make your life easier and give you the peace of mind you deserve.
Don't just take my word for it... watch his short video and decide for yourself.
Is Bread Really the Staff of Life… or the Stuff of Disease?
For most us, there are few foods more comforting than bread.
Fluffy biscuits, crusty baguettes, flaky croissants… even a simple slice of toast topped with melted butter can taste like heaven.
And that smell… few scents are quite as pleasant as fresh bread baking in the oven.
But there is a lot of confusion as to where bread fits into a healthy diet.
The Bible practically commands followers to eat it: "Give us this day our daily bread…" The government put it at the base of the food pyramid. And for centuries, it has been called "the staff of life."
Of course, there are some who disagree…
Well-known cardiologist, Dr. William Davis, calls wheat "the perfect chronic poison."
And for a poison, we sure eat lots of it…
The average American consumes 55 pounds of wheat flour every year, making refined flour the #1 source of calories in the American Diet – a situation that nutrition expert Chris Kresser describes as, "a public health catastrophe."
So, what is the truth about bread and wheat?
- Is it the perfect poison… or an essential daily food?
- Is "gluten-free" bread better for you than regular bread?
- And can you still eat bread… while maintaining a lean body and optimal health?
The answers to these questions may surprise you!
The 5 dangerous lies about bread…
Be sure to read #5 – the biggest surprise of all!
Do You Know Your Body's Most Important Weight Loss Secret?
Recently, Doctor of Naturopathy, weight-loss expert and best-selling Amazon author Liz Swann Miller, creator of the Red Smoothie Detox Factor, revealed 2 of the secrets to easy, steady weight loss. Secrets the big food corporations do their best to hide from us.
Secret #1: Enjoy real food. Don't fall for the lie that you have to deprive yourself to lose weight.
Secret #2: stop eating out. You will automatically eat less without even noticing.
Then start detoxing your body with tasty, nourishing smoothies that are just as easy on your wallet as they are easy to make.
Because a single day of enjoying Liz' smoothies demonstrated the radical power of her superfood-packed red smoothies to make me feel incredibly good.
Now prepare yourself for one of the biggest weight loss secrets there is. A secret that, when you use it properly, can transform your body and your health.
You probably know most of us eat too much processed food. What you may not know is that it's full of toxic chemicals and substandard, dirt-cheap ingredients designed to make you eat more…and force you to gain weight.
Here's how it works.
"That stuff is just a lot of calories your body can't use," Liz told me, "Some are poison. And all these foods are stripped of the anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories that help your body detox. The result? Your body expends huge amounts of calories to eliminate some toxins—the rest, it stores in your fat to protect you. This is why most people are hungry all the time. They're not getting energy they need."
"So… what's going on with me? Why am I losing weight but not going hungry?"
Liz paused, then dropped the bombshell.
Your body is designed to burn fat. You just have to let it.
"What? I thought we were designed to store fat?!?" We were Skyping and I was practically shouting. Then I heard Liz say…
What good is a fat reserve if you can't burn it?
Mind blown.
Liz continued: "You're drinking smoothies packed with phytonutrients, anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories that pull toxins out of you like a tractor beam. Allowing your body to burn those toxin-filled fat stores… and releasing tremendous amounts of stored energy."
So that's why I'm losing weight without going hungry.
Watch Liz' free presentation. It's packed with revolutionary weight loss information—information that works. Because it's based on how nature.
Click the button only if you want to wear smaller clothes, breathe easier, move more freely and just plain feel better.
Because when you click here to watch Liz' life-changing presentation, you'll learn
- Which calories help you lose weight…and which ones help you gain it…
- The "diet" foods…some of them vegetables…that lead to weight gain and diabetes…
- The "low-fat" foods that can dramatically increase your risk of cancer.
- And the superfoods that rescue your body from this assault by detoxing you…
Revitalizing your metabolism so you can Shed pounds as well as toxins, renew your body and reset your internal clock by up to 7 years.
For next the week only, Liz is offering the Red Smoothie Detox Factor at 50% off.
Because until now, the Red Smoothie Detox Factor has been available only to Liz' private clients. But now that she's perfected it to work for almost everyone, almost every time, Liz is sharing it with rest of us so we can feel better and look better.
So if you're sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, do yourself a favor.
Get Red Smoothie Detox Factor before the price goes back up.
Because Liz offers a ridiculously good guarantee. You have 60 days to decide you love the Red Smoothie Detox Factor. If you don't love it—for any reason, or even no reason at all —Liz will refund your money. 100%. No questions asked.
So go watch her presentation and get the Red Smoothie Detox Factor.
Sponsored Health Resources
In the years that I've been working on this website project I've come across some amazing resources by some very special people. I'd like to share them with you here.
NOTE: I update these links often so please check back to see what's new!
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6) Wonder why your stomach still sticks out even though you're hammering the core exercises every day? It's a common myth that bulging belly is due to weak abdominal muscles.
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7) Even if you're the most active of athletes, you may still suffer from tight hip flexors due to the amount of time you spend each day planted to a chair.
Enjoy! Let me know how these work out for you. And if you run across anything I've missed please let me know.
Rick D.