Sunday, July 12, 2009

UNEMPLOYED WHAT"S FREE?

Free cell phone with free minutes each month

No Cost Health Insurance for Children (Flordia Kid Care)

NO COST FLORIDA DISCOUNT DRUG CARD

Food Stamps

No Cost College Education.

Free Tax Help

Unemployment Benefits not fully Taxable due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Act or (ARRA). Your first 2,400.00 0r 4,800.00 if joint and both not working, well not taxable for the year 2009.

Medicaid.

(Free Discount Prescription Card) In Sarasota Florida and Five Other Counties
from Coast to Coast.

Drug companies like Pfizer have FREE medications if you are unemployed and been on the medications for over 3 months.

FreeMedicine.com With each medication, the income criteria varies from below the poverty level up to $41,000 for Individuals, $56,000 for couples, and as high as $84,000 for a family of four.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

PLUMS

Plums and its dried form, known as ‘Prune’ are high in unique phytonutrients called neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acid. Their function is that of an anti-oxidant and is of much benefit.

Consumption of plums helps in the production and absorption of iron in the body, thus leading to better blood circulation in the body, which further leads to the growth of healthy tissues.

Regular consumption of plums will prevent macular degeneration and any other infection of the eye in the long run. Your eyes will be healthy and strong for long time and you can also retain a sharp eye-sight.

Researchers have found that plums have anti-cancer agents that may help prevent the growth of cancerous cells and tumors in the body.

Eating plums also reduces your chances of contracting a heart disease in the long run. Plums have certain cleansing agents that keep the blood pure and also prevent complications of the heart.

Plums have high content of Vitamin C, which means it helps protect against health conditions like asthma, colon cancer, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

HEALTHY EATING

ALMONDS: antioxidant, supply vitamin E revitalize and enriches the skin.

Apples: high in fiber, potassium and vitamin C.

AVOCADOS: rich in lecithin and copper assisting the formation of red blood cells and NEW hair
growth. Also can reduce pain and help with CARPAL TUNNEL.

BLUEBERRIES: antioxidant, with vitamin C & E.

CARROTS : antioxidant, regenerates the skin. Better for you when cook, it releases its benefits.

CRANBERRIES: antioxidant vitamin C.

CELERY: reduce high blood pressure.

TOMATOES: are rich in lycopene, can reduce risk of prostate cancer.

BANANAS: rich in mineral and potassium cut risk of kidney stones.

WATERMELON: 40% more lycopene, a promising prostate cancer foe, better than tomatoes

HEALTH BENFITS OF CHERRIES

Cherries, like many other fruits, are packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body and may help prevent cancer and heart disease as well as slow the aging process. Perhaps you’ve heard about the controversy between the FDA and the cherry industry and wondered what the fuss was about. Are cherries not as healthy to eat as you thought they were? Should you stop eating cherries? The answer is no.

The controversy is over certain health claims made by the cherry industry and those who sell products containing or made from cherries, such as pills, capsules and juice, not the health benfits of cherries themselves. While numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the health benefits of cherries, the FDA says that makers of products containing cherries cannot claim that their products prevent, treat or cure a specific disease such as gout or cancer. The FDA says that these types of claims imply that cherries are drugs that cure a disease, without the backing of controlled double-blind clinical trials.

For the general population however, the bottom line is that there’s no reason not to eat cherries. There are two types of cherries, sweet and tart or sour cherries. The most popular type of sweet cherry is the Bing cherry, which is sold fresh in the grocery store. Tart or sour cherries are canned and used in pies, dried into fruit snacks and made into juice concentrate. Like most other fruits, cherries are fat-free, low in calories and sodium and high in certain minerals and vitamins such as potassium, Vitamin C and B-complex vitamins. They can be eaten raw, cooked or juiced; if you want year-round cherry enjoyment even when it's not peak season, they are also easy to can and enjoy at your convenience.

Most of the scientific research has centered on the health benefits of tart cherries. Sweet and tart cherries contain pigments called anthocyanins, antioxidants that give cherries their dark red color. Tart cherries are among the top fruits as far as antioxidant levels go. Tart cherry juice and dried tart cherries are even higher in antioxidants than blueberries and more powerful than Vitamin E. Anthocyanins have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and according to the American Chemical Society, eating 20 tart cherries (or drinking the equivalent in juice concentrate) a day could provide the same pain relief that aspirin or ibuprofen do.
Researchers in Texas recently discovered that tart cherries contain high levels of melatonin, an antioxidant produced naturally by the body.

Monday, July 6, 2009

HEALTH BENFITS of Peppers ,Onions ,and Garlic

Health benefits of garlic, onions and peppers.

he health benefits of eating garlic, onions and peppers on a daily basis were well known to our ancestors. They used them to protect themselves from illness and to act as an antiseptic for a wide range of infections.Modern dietary advice, supported by scientific evidence, emphasizes the benefits of a daily intake of garlic, onions and peppers. These pungent natural foods contain chemicals that can protect the body from so many major and minor illnesses, including:* Cardiovasular Disease* Infections* Diabetes* Respiratory problems* CancersGarlic:Since early civilisation, mankind has used garlic for its powerful healing qualities. Today, there is worldwide scientific evidence to support the many health benefits that can be derived from the daily consumption of garlic.* Extensive tests on humans have concluded that a regular intake of garlic can:* Lower total cholesterol (but raise the good-type )HDL Cholesterol* Produce more "natural killer" cells in the blood that will tackle infections and tumours* Lower blood pressure* Reduce the risk of blood clots (that are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes)* Destroy infection causing viruses and bacteria* Reduce the risk of certain cancers, in particular, stomach cancers.* Garlic is best eaten raw. Cooking can destroy some of the "allicin" compound which is responsible for the powerful healing effects of garlic.Onions:Like garlic, onions too, have significant health benefits. For instance, they can:* Boost good-type HDL cholesterol (particularly when consumed raw)* Reduce total cholesterol levels* Increase blood-clot dissolving activity* Reduce the risks of diabetes* Attack bacteria that cause infection* Reduce the risk of certain cancersScientific tests have further identified a compound in onions called "quercetin" which is a powerful antioxidant and cancer-attacking agent.Peppers:Peppers, along with garlic and onions offer many significant health benefits. Top of the list has to be their healing effect on respiratory problems. Hot peppers have always played an important role in traditional Chinese medicine. They are recognised for their ability to tackle pulmonary and respiratory illnesses. Peppers contain "capsaicin" which helps the lungs function more effectively. In addition, a daily intake of peppers is highly recommended for smokers and even non-smokers.The health benefits of a daily intake of peppers are well established. Eating peppers can:* Reduce respiratory illnesses* Help asthmatics breathe more easily* Control and often cure sinus and nasal passage problems* Reduce headaches* Provide a major source of vitamin CIn conclusion, there is overwhelming evidence to suggest that you can boost your health by eating garlic, onions and peppers, on a regular basis. Work them into your daily diet by eating them raw (ideally) or cooked. Use them as flavouring, crush, mince or chop them and include this powerful trio in as many ordinary, day-to-day recipes as you can. Don't just think of them as occasional food items to be used for special meals or when entertaining. Instead, for example, add them to burgers, casseroles and salads etc. Let your imagination come up with new ways of incorporating them into your daily diet - ideas that will really suit you and fit in with your family eating preferences