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Book: Nutrition at Your Fingertips
in Do you like to cook?, on November 16, 2009
I don't know about you, but I swear, I have too many books in the kitchen already. Too many, I haven't even flipped though some of them in years!
But here's another one that begs to be added to the collection, just fresh hot off the press: Nutrition at Your Fingertips . What ti promises to ...
H2Organics Moms Nutrient Enhanced Waters with Fenugreek
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 15, 2009
Fenugreek is a well-known lactagogue (milk producing agent) used by nursing mothers to increase inadequate breast milk supply. Fenugreek supplements are available in most health stores in capsule form or as an ingredient in herbal teas that claim to support healthy lactation.
Now, there...
Laugh and Learn About Childbirth DVDs and Book
in Next Nine Months, on October 31, 2009
Don't have the time for childbirth classes? Then Sheri Bayles' Laugh and Learn About Childbirth DVDs might be a good substitute for you.
Sheri's new and comprehensive childbirth class covers everything you need to know in 6 fun to watch 45-minute sessions, a total of 4 1/2 hours - all in t...
Summer Sanders' Prenatal Workout DVD
in Next Nine Months, on October 21, 2009
As I've often said on this blog, being pregnant doesn’t have to mean putting your fitness plans on hold and lamenting your disappearing waistline. Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders shows you how to stay strong and sexy during pregnancy with the Summer Sanders' Prenatal Workout DVD.
Wit...
Halloweeen Treat: Caramel Apples
in Do you like to cook?, on October 3, 2009
© joyosity Kids on autumn school break? Rev up the excitement for Halloween and get them busy in the kitchen making candy apples (aka caramel apples, toffee apples or taffy apples)! This recipe is so simple even the youngest can help.
You will need:
1 14-ounce package of caramels
...
Faut-il acheter les voitures d'occasion des loueurs?
in Location de Voitures Blog, on septembre 24, 2009
© napolifd
Lorsqu'on loue un voiture de location, si on a un peu de chance, on tombera sur une voiture neuve ou presque neuve, sentant encore le plastique d'origine, presque le modèle d'exposition que vous pourriez avoir chez le concessionnaire ! Au point que certains, avant d...
Allergy and Celiac Cookbook: Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Nut-Free
in Allergies, on August 1, 2009
The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook; Gluten-free Casein-free Nut-free. is a gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut free, tree nut free and other allergen free cookbook that is a resource for both beginners and advanced cooks. This book was written by Lisa Lundy, who write from extensive...
Lansinoh Baby Diaper Rash Ointment
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 1, 2009
If you are a nursing mom, you would have heard of the Lansinoh line of breastfeeding supplies. But did you know that they also make baby diaper rash creams?
The Lansinoh Baby Diaper Rash Ointment with Triple Protection has an odorless formula that absorbs right into baby's skin withou...
Book: Fluorishing with Food Allergies
in Allergies, on June 11, 2009
I have to admit, I've stopped buying books on food allergies. My son has outgrown all but his peanut and tree nut allergies and my second-born does not seem to have any at all (we haven't tried nuts so far, though). But if you're a parent of a child that has just been diagnosed with ...
Enjoy Life Foods on 20% Discount at Amazon
in Allergies, on May 16, 2009
Enjoy Life food allergy friendly snacks are now available through Amazon ! And if you purchase from now until the end of the month, you can enjoy a 20% discount on these allergy safe goodies!
Enjoy Life products are certified gluten-free and free of the eight most common allergens. The...
Save Money on Your Grocery Shopping
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 7, 2009
© hellochris
If you were to look over your food budget and all that is spent on eating out - it would probably surprise most people. When you realize that so large a percentage of your income goes to food would probably even be a shock to many. Finding ways to save money on groceries would pr...
Indoor Air Pollution
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
© michael gallacher When you hear the words "air pollution", do you think also in context of indoor air pollution? If you are less concerned about indoor air quality, you belong to the majority. Unfortunately, the fact is that the indoor levels of some pollutants may be two to five ...
The Baby Fat Diet
in Next Nine Months, on March 20, 2009
Baby has arrived and it's time to bid the baby fat away! Um... but how? Can it be done without sacrificing nutrition, losing precious time preparing meals, or denting the budget?
In the book, The Baby Fat Diet , authors Monica Bearden and Shara Aaron, both new moms and dietitians, off...
Sugar-Free, Dye-Free ZYRTEC Allergy Syrup for Kids
in Allergies, on January 29, 2009
Zyrtec Syrup for children is now available in a new Bubble Gum flavor ! It's sugar-free, dye-free medication used to treat perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis (i.e., indoor and outdoor allergies) in children ages two years and older. It should be available in original prescription ...
Robert Parker's Wine Buying Guide
in Celebrate Wine, on September 26, 2008
Whether you always agree with him or not, there's little denying that Robert Parker, Jr. has had a tremendous influence on wine buying. The author and publisher of "The Wine Advocate" for over 25 years has won countless awards, including being appointed a " Chevalier dans l...
Karafe: the Wine Board Game
in Celebrate Wine, on July 12, 2008
Learn about wine while enjoying a fun evening with your friends by playing the new wine-themed board game: Karafe . Similar to Trivial Pursuit , players navigate a board and advance by correctly answering questions about wine, wine-growing regions, wine etiquette, taste profiles, and other...
Win a Luxury Trip to Georgetown, Washington DC
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 30, 2008
...y ILO Day Spa and Erwin Gomez Salon & Spa, and passes to Georgetown Yoga
• Dinner at 1789 Restaurant, selected by Gourmet readers as one of "America's Top Tables," and a full tasting...
Win a Getaway to Georgetown's Ritz Carlton
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 29, 2008
... provided by ILO Day Spa and Erwin Gomez Salon & Spa, and passes to Georgetown Yoga
- Dinner at 1789 Restaurant, selected by Gourmet readers as one of "America's Top Tables," and a f...
Cooking with Wine: Wild King Salmon with Macerated Cherries
in Celebrate Wine, on June 10, 2008
Seattle-based author, Braiden Rex-Johnson shares her love of food and wine from the Pacific Northwest in her book " Pacific Northwest Wining & Dining ." The book celebrates the combination of Native American, Asian, Latino, and contemporary elements that make up Pacific Northwest c...
Toaster and Microwave Combo
in The Wired Home Weblog, on May 28, 2008
This microwave/toaster combo allows you to toast bread and cook food at the same time. It's an interesting idea, although probably not the best executed one. Still, it's a pretty interesting idea. The toaster requires you to insert your bread Sideways in the microwaves front which...
On Bone Marrow Transplants and Donors
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 27, 2008
Remember that episode in the season 3 of Grey's Anatomy when Izzie had to donate bone marrow for her biological daughter?
Somewhat the procedure was shown. But more importantly, it was insinuated how matching donors to recipients is crucial.
Marijke (blogger at Help My Hurt ) has a very...
Chromium Ingredient May Lower Blood Pressure
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2008
According to a new study in mice supplements of niacin -bound chromium(III) may reduce blood pressure, thereby offering benefits to cardiovascular health.
Results of the new study indicate that niacin-bound chromium III (NBC) may act as an ACE inhibitor, which work by inhibiting the co...
Budget Business Travel
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 17, 2008
When my husband and I moved from Boston, MA. to Summit County, CO., it first seemed like a dream come true. Unfortunately, the dream had one nightmare associated with it: It was impossible to make a dependable living in 'ski bum country. My husband decided to use his IT skills to land a position...
Amazon's Save a Bundle Sale
in Next Nine Months, on February 21, 2008
We all know how expensive baby-stuff can be and especially if it's your first baby, you'd want to have the best stuff your money can buy. But the sheer number of things you need can blow up your budget big time!
Well, if your expecting your baby in the next few months, take advantage of...
Modified Atkins Diet Against Adult Epileptic Seizures
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 9, 2008
Everyone knows what an Atkins Diet is right? It is a (once?)popular low-carb, high protein diet fad which was first intended to the clinically obese, needing drastic weight loss. But then, anything in the modern world becomes a fad. Even the non-obese are adapting to the Atkins diet.
Now, a stu...
Arroz Con Pollo - A One Dish Wonder
in Do you like to cook?, on January 24, 2008
This week of errand running before my trip to the States on Friday means that having at least one, One Dish Wonder up my sleeve will make getting lunch on the table much easier.
Luckily, Mark Bittman's book, The Best Recipes in the World , is full of One Dish Wonders. And Arroz con Pollo i...
Novel Protein, Potential Drug Target for Treatment-Resistant Prostate Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 31, 2007
A signaling protein that is key to prostate cancer cell growth is turned on in nearly all recurrent prostate cancers that are resistant to hormone therapy - Stat5 - has been found by scientists at Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia.
Men with primary prostate cancer usua...
Omega-3s For Weight Management
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 30, 2007
Japanese researchers have reported that omega-3-rich fish oil can reduce body weight gain by boosting fat metabolism .
Such were their findings... at least in mice!
The study adds to an ever-growing list of potential health benefits from the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, identified a...
Wheat and Dairy-Free Baked Goodies
in Allergies, on December 27, 2007
Carol Fenster's Savory Palate, Inc. offers aa collection of recipes for breads, cookies, muffins, pizza, cakes that are wheat (gluten)-free and dairy-free.
To create these treats, you'll need her gluten-free flour blends - looks like you can bake just about anything with these alte...
Diabetes Rates, Ohio State and Diabetes Bill
in Daily Diabetic, on December 14, 2007
In Ohio (USA), the diabetes rates have increased, paving way to its legislator backing the diabetes bill.
Since 2000, just two other Ohio counties saw a larger increase in the rate of diabetes cases than Summit County.
According to statistics from the Ohio Department of Health, the number of...
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 已经完成开发，一个月后正式发布
in M2 十字街口, on 2007-12-13
微软公司宣布，Mac OS X 下的办公软件 Office 版本，Microsoft 2008 for Mac 已经开发完成，即日开始进厂压盘。据了解，这是 Mac 版 Office 近 5 年来的首次大规模更新，将于下月 15 日旧金山举办的 Macworld 展会上正式发布。
Okay to fail
in The CIO Weblog, on December 11, 2007
Apparently Senior management has arrived at a Zen-like "I'm okay; you're okay" place with regards to IT projects now; Larry Dignan reports on a recent survey by Dynamic Markets indicating that while 1/3 of respondents had failed IT projects, nearly half of manager'...
Online Baby Registry
in Next Nine Months, on December 11, 2007
Have you ever thought of making an online baby registry?
This is practical and convenient particularly if you have friends and relatives all over the world like me. Make it easier for them. Let them know exactly what you want and what your baby really needs. Let them know what you already have...
Christmas Trees and Allergies
in Allergies, on December 11, 2007
Our Christmas tree is up!
It's artificial, so no mold spores and pollen to worry about . It's new, this being our first Christmas in the tropics, and I've also intentionally kept it light on the trimmings so less to dust off later on when it's time to re-pack it.
If you...
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books
in Next Nine Months, on December 5, 2007
I've been browsing at Amazon for some Christmas gift shopping and somehow I stumbled across this pregnancy book: The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth, and Everything In Between
How could this slipped my radar? The book got 153 customer reviews ov...
Coping with Asthma and Allergies During the Holiday Season
in Allergies, on December 5, 2007
Do you already feel the holiday spirit? Christmas decors and trimmings all up? Going through rush of gift shopping? The stress of travel and meal planning?
But hey, don't forget to take care of yourself, too, particularly if you have seasonal and food allergies.
"Whether it's f...
iConcepts Shower Radio
in M2 十字街口, on 2007-12-05
洗浴时的浴室潮潮湿湿，喜欢听音乐的你会不会很苦恼没有一款适合在浴室应用的 iPod Dock？我现在为你介绍一款称为iConcepts Shower Radio 的 iPod Dock。顾名思义，它具有很强的防水抗潮性能， 40美元的售价 也不会让你望尘莫及，大喊"抢劫"。这样就可以在浴室里一边洗去一身的疲劳，还可以享受美妙的精神食粮（音乐）。哦，差点忘说了，它还具备FM/AM调频功能。
40% Of Diabetics Ward Off Heart Attacks With The Help of Vitamin E
in Daily Diabetic, on November 24, 2007
Diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene ( haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 ) can significantly reduce their risk of heart attacks and related deaths with the use of Vitamin E supplements .
After 18 months of treatment, people with the haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 gene who took 400 International Un...
Fish Oil, Good Supplemental Treatment for Lupus
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 13, 2007
We already know that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil are good for cardiovascular health. Even in lupus patients, omega-3s are beneficial to their cardiovascular health.
Now, according to a research study recently presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meetin...
Diabetes Comfort Food: Book
in Daily Diabetic, on November 7, 2007
The book Diabetes Comfort Food by Johanna Burkhard is something I found featured at the Dallas Morning News .
The point of Johanna Burkhard's Diabetes comfort food isn't that diabetics need to forgo comfort foods. Rather, it's that such foods can be included in a diabet...
电子海豚
in 全新志 Tracing Gadget, on 2007-11-05
如图所示为一个叫做 Zen Dolphin 的电子海豚。其通过一片片安置在基座上的发光体组成海豚的形状。在打开电源后，其会像海豚在水中般游动，而且还会发出"咕咕"的水泡声，仿佛置身于大海中一样。此外其还能够在黑暗中散发出蓝色的LED荧光。尺寸大小为31x20x15cm，售价40美元。
风铃闹钟
in 全新志 Tracing Gadget, on 2007-11-04
一般的台式闹钟只有普通的闹铃声音，极为单调。
如图所示为一款采用风铃做闹钟的时钟 Electronic Wind Chime Alarm Clock 。其具有LCD来显示时间，日期，设置闹钟等等。其具有内置的10套不同的风铃声音来当作闹铃，而且具有打盹模式。采用3节AAA电池来提供电力，同时也可以连接DC电源。售价18美元, via
Natural Remedies
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 31, 2007
Sometimes an enterprise can have relatively questionable tactics, but otherwise offer something quite positive to the consumer. Kevin Trudeau and his slew of books on natural cures is one such enterprise.
One of his books, Natural Cures " They" Don't Want You to Know About , has ...
Professional Windows Live Programming
in M2 十字街口, on 2007-10-31
Wrox 将要推出一本由 Jon Arking 写的"Professional Windows Live Programming" 书。作为一名微软最有价值专家 Microsoft MVP，Donavon 有幸获得了该书的预览版。
该书突出了许多 Windows Live 服务，包括：
- Live Search
- Virtual Earth
- Windows Live ID
- Windows Live Expo
- Windows Live Spaces
- Windows Live Messenger
- Windo...
Corporations and human rights liabilities - four steps to protect from the courts
in Sox First, on October 31, 2007
...ations have been sued under the 200-plus year Alien Torts Claims Act (ATCA) . The ATCA, passed in 1789, was one of the first laws passed by the new American republic. The aim was to ensure that viol...
Modern day American slavery
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 29, 2007
John Bowe was recently on a book tour for his newest publication Nobodies: Modern American Slave Labor and the Dark Side of the New Global Economy about - as you might have guessed - modern day slavery in the United States.
In an audio recording of said book tour , he mentions some se...
5 Ways to Minimize Indoor Allergies
in Allergies, on October 26, 2007
Shape has five tips to keep you home a safe and comfy haven free of allergens that can trigger indoor allergies. Here are the main points, followed by some notes from me:
1. Build a barrier - particularly to dust mites, the most common root for indoor allergies. Commonly co-habitating with ...
Food Allergies for Dummies, Book
in Allergies, on October 23, 2007
I don't have a copy of this book yet, but found out about it from Ria's blog . Apparently, it has been in circulation since April this year. From the Amazon info page :
With Food Allergies for Dummies, you can feel safer about what you eat. This concise guide shows you how to identif...
Acetaminophen + Caffeine = Liver Damage
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 30, 2007
A most widely-used Painkiller - acetaminophen - when taken in combination with large amounts of caffeine may potentially cause liver damage.
The toxic interaction could occur not only from drinking caffeinated beverages while taking the painkiller but also from using large amounts of...
The Benefits of Mediterranean Diet
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 24, 2007
We already know that the mediterranean diet prevents cardiovascular diseases and is also beneficial to those who already have heart problems. Just recently, the mediterranean diet has been found to potentially increase the mortality of Alzheimer's patients .
What else can we benefit...
Dieting and Blood Sugar
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 24, 2007
If you are one of those yo-yo dieter, you may want to read the issue discussed at Med Journal Watch .
Try to lose weight and you may end up heavier than before; it seems that you must avoid low blood sugar levels in order to prevent the yo-yo.
This is the conclusion of two Canadia...
Diabetes Can Be Sweet Once You Bury It: The Book
in Daily Diabetic, on September 11, 2007
I got this from the comment: Julie Wanner Rossetti, CMA, AS, FIFHI is the author of the book - diabetes can be sweet once you bury it - and President of Diabetes Done Right .
Julie has had Type 1 diabetes for more than 25 years with no complications and as a diabetes consultant assis...
Seven tips on managing a bootstrapped family business
in BootStrapMe, on September 9, 2007
Family financing can be one option when bootstrapping your startup venture according to this article from " Startup Nation ".
But managing a family owned or operated business may require a different approach to respond to the special interpersonal dynamic involved.
Here from the Arje...
Dyson Vacuum Cleaners Get asthma-friendly® Certification
in Allergies, on September 6, 2007
The asthma-friendly certification program, a joint effort of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and the international research organization, Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), has just placed its stamp of approval on the Dyson line of vacuum cleaners, which I also wrote ab...
Can Mom Have a Piece of My Birthday Cake?: A Book Review
in Daily Diabetic, on September 1, 2007
Can Mom Have a Piece of My Birthday Cake? is a book written by Rochelle L. Stern and is intended for children ages 4-9 who have a diabetic in their family. But adults can read the book as well because it is very well written and makes the reader immediately understand the condition diabetes ...
Banking on national demise
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 29, 2007
Stocks go up, and stocks go down - but contrary to popular belief of the mysterious and confusing stock market, investors can profit when stocks go down too. As I learned in An American Hedge Fund , investors can buy special options called "put" options, prior to a stock's collaps...
Saitek II Backlit键盘
in 全新志 Tracing Gadget, on 2007-08-23
如图所示为Saitek推出的 Saitek II Backlit 型背光键盘。其不但具有标准的104个按键，同时具有媒体控制功能键，比如音量调节，播放停止控制等等。其具有三种颜色红，紫和蓝色背光照明。同时其可以调节键盘的仰角，以及一个键盘托来适合打字。售价46.13美元， via
Some Herbs Could Benefit Type 2 Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on August 20, 2007
[In photo: Fenugreek seeds]
On top of diabetes drugs, herbs can be used to help manage blood sugar levels of those with type 2 diabetes.
Also, vegetables such as bitter melon are beneficial to those with type 2 diabetes- the type of diabetes that is not dependent to insulin.
Dr. Astrid Puj...
Supplemental Vitamins C and E, Beta Carotene: Not Effective in Women at High Risk of Cardiovascular Events/Death
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 20, 2007
[ Solaray Vitamin C1000 1000 Mg 250 Caps (Two Stage Timed Release) ]
While Reduced Glutathione has been found to aggravate heart disease , Vitamins C and E and beta carotene (either alone or in combination) have been found to not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or death in women ...
On Junk Food, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding and Obese Offspring
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 19, 2007
[ Doritos Tortilla Chips, Nacho, 2.75-Ounce Bags (Pack of 36) ]
Pregnant and breastfeeding women maybe "eating for two" but should avoid fatty, sugary and salty foods because by doing so they may be putting their children at risk of overeating and obesity.
Such were the findings of a ...
300 余款 WordPress 的工具和资源全面收集
in Wangtam, on 2007-08-19
可以说，WordPress 是目前个人建站的 Blogger 中应用最广泛的一个 Blog 平台程序了，所以与之相关的资源和工具，都十分有用，MA 再一次推出了 一个全面的列表 ，把前几次收集的不同分类的 WordPress 相关的工具和资源集中到了一起，方便广大 WordPress 用户。
Antioxidant Linked to Heart Disease: Reduced Glutathione
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 15, 2007
Sometime in our mid-life, we find ourselves taking more and more vitamin supplements, on top of eating more fruits, vegatables and fish.
Among the most common are Vitamins C, E, B-complex, iron, etc. Some even just settle for multivitamins that are especially formulated for active men, women a...
When You're a Parent With Diabetes: A Book
in Daily Diabetic, on August 13, 2007
Being a parent is already hard enough. Much more if you are a parent with a serious condition like cancer or diabetes. I reckon you'll need all the help you can get, professional or otherwise.
Guide books will come in handy and one example is When You're a Parent With Diabetes: A Real ...
FDA Warning: Red Yeast Rice Products
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 10, 2007
Consumers should not buy or eat three red yeast rice products that are sold on web sites and promoted as dietary supplements for high cholesterol treatment.
The US FDA warns that these products may contain an unauthorized drug that could be harmful to health.
[The potentially harmful produc...
Vitamin B1 Deficiency: Key to Vascular Complications in Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 8, 2007
Deficiency of thiamine or Vitamin B1 could be the key to various vascular problems in individuals suffering from diabetes - researchers at Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick have recently discovered.
We already know that diabetes is associated to various vascular complications:
...
Diabetes Fit Food: A Cookbook
in Daily Diabetic, on July 26, 2007
If you love to cook (and eat) and you have diabetes, it must be a pain in the neck thinking of what to cook and eat.
Even if you do not have diabetes but if you regularly cook for one, you must always be on the look for diabetes-friendly recipes. Or if you wanna have a diet change to reduce you...
Hepatitis C Can Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on July 26, 2007
As found out by a population-based study in Taiwan, people infected with hepatitis c virus have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes .
Dr. Chong-Shan Wang from National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, and colleagues wrote in the American Journal of Epidemiology :
HBV plus...
The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook: Resource for Type 2 Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on July 25, 2007
Authored by David Drum and Terry Zierenberg, RN, CDE - The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook - has everything you need to know about type 2 diabetes:
Tests, medications and treatments
The emotional and financial challenges of living with type 2
Nutrition, exercise, weight loss and stres...
