Refresh tired eyes with no cure!

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Working all day at the computer make your eyes tired. Not to mention time-consuming busy work breaks that make dark circles appear under the eye area. This certainly makes you look sluggish and less attractive. Here's how to easily refresh tired eyes without medication, reported by healthmeup (19/5).

Wear sunglasses

Sunglasses are recommended for people who are prone to dry eyes, due to distance them from dust and wind. Use a good quality sunglasses to protect from UV rays.

Diet

Medical experts recommend people with sore eyes must eat a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and because it helps prevent and relieve the symptoms of dry eye sore eyes. Some types of fish, such as tuna and salmon, olive oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acid-rich.

Coriander leaves

Destroy cilantro and grab sari-sari. Use as drops in the infected eye. Do it at least twice a day. This will address the itching and stinging eyes.

Chamomile tea

Soak chamomile tea bags in warm water to remove dark circles around the eyes.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera extract is a herbal medicine used in many diseases and is excellent for dry eyes and sore. Aloe vera juice with a little cold water and dip a piece of clean cotton. Place the cotton wool over your eyes.

White

Apply egg white on the under-eye area and let stand for 15 minutes then rinse with cold water. Egg whites are not only relaxes but also tightens the skin around the eyes.

Potato

Grate the potatoes have cooled from the refrigerator. Enter the grated potatoes in a clean cheesecloth, then kompreskan to the eyelid. Tired and puffy eyes will shine again with potatoes.

Eye fatigue can be overcome with a simple and easy way without having to use chemicals.

10 Food is good for the heart

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Heart disease is the number one killer in the world, in addition to cancer. Nearly half a million men and women die from the disease each year. The best way to fight this disease is with lifestyle changes, including eating patterns. Many vitamins and minerals that are considered to protect the heart. Want to know what? Here are ten foods are good for the heart, as reported by Livestrong.

1. Red beans
All types of nuts are sources of soluble fiber that can lower cholesterol. Antioxidants in nuts also help protect the heart from free radical damage. Black and red beans are very high antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins. Healthy food is certainly very healthy for your heart.

2. Spinach

Spinach is a good source of vitamin C and beta-carotene. These nutrients are powerful antioxidants that can help prevent bad cholesterol from oxidizing and forming plaque on the artery walls. Spinach is also rich in folate. Folate helps break down homocysteine, harmful substances in the blood are associated with heart disease.

3. Orange

Oranges are rich in vitamin C and fiber. The fruit is also rich in flavanones (one of which is a phytonutrient compounds hesperidin). Hesperidin has been shown to lower the levels of bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol.

4. Tuna

Tuna contain omega-3 fatty acids, special fats that help thin the blood, reduce blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. Omega-3 fatty acids can also lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol levels in the blood. Salmon is one of the foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

5. Garlic and onions

Garlic and onions contain phytonutrients called allylic sulphides. They help increase good cholesterol and lower blood fats (triglycerides). In addition, they also help to increase blood flow by preventing platelets from sticking together and forming blood clots.

6. Oat

Oats are an excellent source of food to help lower blood cholesterol levels. Oats also contain compounds called saponins, which binds cholesterol and take it out of the body. Oats are rich in antioxidants known as tocotrienols, which helps keep the bad cholesterol sticking together and forming plaques in the arteries.

7. Berry

Cranberries are rich in flavonoids. Flavonoids are plant pigments that offer antioxidant benefits. These compounds also help prevent damage to the lining of blood vessels and reduce the risk of stroke. Blueberries are rich in phytonutrients called anthocyanins, which support the integrity of the vascular system.

8. Almonds

Almonds contain several nutrients that keep blood flowing properly and open the artery. They are an excellent food source for vitamin E, an antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of bad cholesterol and plaque to form on artery walls. Almonds are rich in calcium, vitamin E, magnesium and healthy fats, which are good for your heart. Walnuts are another good choice for your healthy heart.

9. Tea and cocoa

Tea, especially green tea, rich in polyphenols, which act as antioxidants in the body. Polyphenols reduce the chances of bad cholesterol stick to artery walls and protects the heart against oxidative damage. Cocoa is a rich source of antioxidants and may help keep blood vessels healthy.

10. Soybean

Soybeans and processed soy can lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Soybeans are rich in fiber and contain omega-3 fatty acids (to prevent blood platelet stickiness and frozen). Tofu and soy milk are rich in magnesium, potassium and calcium, all essential to regulate blood pressure.

Here are ten healthy foods that are good for your heart. In addition to adjusting the diet, make sure that you always exercise every day, at least 16 minutes per day.

10 healthy food rich in fiber

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If you have digestive problems or high risk of developing heart disease or diabetes, your doctor may suggest that you include more fiber in your daily diet. Fiber is digestible carbohydrates are present in certain foods. If you try to increase your daily fiber intake, the following is a good food to be consumed, as reported by Livestrong.

1. Nuts

Nuts contain a lot of fiber. According to nutritionists, black beans and kidney beans is one of the best sources of fiber. You can get about 15 g of fiber or more per 1 cup serving.

2. Berry

Fruit is a good source of fiber. According to nutrition experts, raspberries, blackberries and elderberries are the best sources of dietary fiber, with 8 to 10 g of fiber per 1 cup serving.

3. Green leafy vegetables
Green leafy vegetables are the food sources rich in iron, beta-carotene and fiber. According to nutritionists, green vegetables such as spinach, turnip greens, and beet greens, are the best sources of fiber. One cup serving contains 4 to 5 g of fiber.

4. Corn

Corn contains many antioxidants. About half a cup of corn kernels, contains 2 grams of fiber. Popcorn (without salt or seasoning) is also a source of food fiber, with about 3.5 grams of fiber per three-cup serving.

5. Avocado

Avocados are the best source of fiber, with two tablespoons per serving of avocado has about 2 grams of fiber and whole fruit pulp contains about 10 grams of fiber. Avocados are also a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids that can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

6. Edamame

Edamame is a kind of large green soybean seed. Half a cup of edamame can contain up to 11 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber, depending on the brand of the product you buy of course.

7. Brown rice

If you're eating white rice, with a chewy texture and savory taste, you seem to have to get used to eating brown rice. Each cup of brown rice contains 3.5 grams of fiber.

8. Pears

Like most fruits with edible skin, pears are the fruit of the most nutritious and fiber-rich skin when they are consumed in their entirety. A pear contains about 5.5 grams of fiber.

9. Broccoli

We all know that broccoli is good for health. Broccoli may prevent cancer and also contain a lot of fiber. You will get about 5.1 grams in a cup of boiled broccoli.

10. Apple

As well as pear, apple is a fruit that should be eaten with the skin. Because that's where, nutrients from the stored apples. A regular size apple contains about 4.4 grams of fiber.

Here are ten foods rich in fiber which is good for you consume each day.
Good luck!

Shoulder pain and stiffness? This is the cause!

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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that occurs due to a reduction in the amount of cartilage in the joints. Severe injury and genetic background can lead to a reduction in bearing joints, especially the shoulder. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness and inflammation in the joints. Here are some of the causes of pain in the shoulder, as reported dukehealth.org.

1. Bone spurs

Bone spurs is a condition that indicates the extra bone growth in normal bone. In medical terms, this condition is known as osteophytes. Bone spurs usually occur in the joints of the spine, feet, shoulders, hips, hands and knees.

2. Cartilage and tendons soften

Tendons soften as you get older or when stressed, which softened cartilage can lead to a lack of bone resistance.

3. Muscle weakness

Weakness occurs mainly due to hormonal reasons. You no longer produce the amount of testosterone as when you are young, so the muscles are no longer as strong as before.

4. Softened bones

This condition is known as osteoporosis, and even though it did not hurt, this condition will make you vulnerable to bone damage.

This is the cause of the joint pain that you feel in the shoulder. Do not dismiss any complaint that you feel. Consult a doctor immediately to receive medical treatment.

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ADD  TO  THIS  POOR  DIET  BEFORE AND  DURING  PREGNANCY.   It is no wonder  why newborns are having so many health challenges?

An Update on Global Radiation Poisoning from Fukushima

How has the US government reacted to the radiation disaster in Fukushima? Has the US goverment raised acceptable standards for exposure to radiation?  Has the US goverment warned the public of radiation contamination of all water sources?
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2013/04/government-reacts-to-fukushima-radiation-crisis-by-raising-acceptable-radiation-standards-instead-of-fixing-anything.htm

Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act! Write Congress NOW!

The Senate will take up the farm bill this week, and we need you to contact your senators about several key amendments. There’s no time to waste. Please read through the list of important votes below, and contact your senators today! You can call the senate switchboard and ask to be connected: (202) 224-3121. Or you can look up the number for your senators here.

Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act

Now's our chance! The Monsanto Protection Act, Sen. Roy Blunt's (R-Mo.) love note to his state's most notorious corporation (and one of his top contributors) could be repealed by the Senate this week!

Ask you’re your senators today: Please support Sen. Jeff Merkely’s (D-Ore.) amendment to the Senate version of the 2013 Farm Bill to repeal the infamous Monsanto Protection Act. The rider was slipped, without debate or a vote, into the emergency Continuing Resolution signed into law in March, to fund the U.S. government through Sept. 30.

Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) will offer an amendment to the Senate version of the 2013 Farm Bill to repeal the infamous Monsanto Protection Act, which gives Monsanto immunity from federal law. As long as it remains in force, even the federal courts can't stop Monsanto from planting new genetically modified crops, even if they were illegally approved and could threaten human health or the environment.

The outrage that erupted in response to its passage made the Monsanto Protection Act national news. It was lampooned by Jon Stewart on the Daily Show. Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), who sponsored the Continuing Resolution, offered a public apology. Now, there's a campaign to force Sen. Blunt to resign and worldwide "March Against Monsanto" protests are scheduled for May 25. 

The Senate is expected to begin consideration of the farm bill on Monday, so please take action today.Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act! 

Let Farmers Grow Industrial Hemp in the U.S. Again!

Farmers in Kentucky, Vermont, North Dakota and other states are seeking permission from the federal government to grow industrial hemp, a crop that the Obama administration treats like marijuana under the law. This doesn't make sense. The products of industrial hemp are legal and widely used in organic food, clothing and plant-based materials like plastics and biofuels. Why should farmers in other countries get to grow the hemp we use in the United States?

Please call your senators and ask them to vote for Senator Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky) industrial hemp amendment to the Farm Bill.

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Farm Bill Money for Hungry Kids Not Insurance Companies!

The Senate version of the farm bill proposes to cut $4.1 billion over 10 years from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest domestic food aid program. Sen. Kristin Gillibrand (D-NY) has proposed an amendment to restore the $4.1 billion in cuts to foods stamps. The Gillibrand amendment takes the $4.1 billion from payments to crop insurance companies without reducing the insurance subsidies paid directly to farmers.

Please call your senators today and ask them to vote YES on Sen. Gillibrand’s amendment. Please tell your senators: Farm Bill money should be used to feed hungry kids, not pad the profits of insurance companies!

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Our Seeds Shouldn't All Be Owned By Monsanto!

Farmers constantly face changing climate, insect, weed, and disease pressures that vary by region, and they lament reduced options in regionally appropriate seed cultivars held in the public domain. Crops must continuously be adapted to meet these changes, and the most productive approach is to have seeds adapted to the same environment as their intended use through classical plant breeding. 

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is introducing a Farm Bill amendment next week that aims to reinvigorate classical plant breeding and public cultivar development. Please call you’re your senators and urge them to support Sen. Tester’s amendment to reinvigorate classical plant breeding to ensure farmers have the seed they need to be successful. Developing regionally appropriate seed varieties held in the public domain is paramount to the success of U.S. agriculture.

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The Senate is expected to begin consideration of the farm bill on Monday, May 18, although final votes might take place after Memorial Day. Please call your senators today at (202) 224-3121!

The House and Senate ag committees both approved their respective versions of the farm bill last week. The five-year bill could be brought to the House floor for a final vote in June, and possibly pass before the August recess.