How to Look After Your Health

by: Roseanna Leaton

In this day and age we, the public, are subjected to the ever increasing cost of medical treatment. In the USA there is no National Health Service like there is in the UK, and it is essential to have good insurance cover. In the UK, the NHS sinks ever deeper under the pressure of trying to keep the population healthy and more and more people have to see consultants on a private basis, and there is a definite need for private medical insurance as an adjunct to NHS treatment.

The "system" shows cracks due to constant pressure. Insurance costs go up not only because of cost of treatment, but also because of the number of times those in the medical profession are sued. Our culture of "sue for whatever you can get" hurts the individuals in the end.

How can we help ourselves to maintain good health? Awareness is a great start. The medical profession put out a lot of literature to encourage us to check ourselves for various things - indicators of potential breast cancer, prostate cancer and so on. We are encouraged to go for a medical on a regular basis so that illness or disease may be identified at an early stage. We are encouraged to look after our diet, not drink too much and to get some exercise. There is a lot which we can do ourselves.

There is more that a lot of us could be doing as well. We need to take responsibility for our own health. The medical profession is there to help us but we need to be pro-active in our own health and well being. It is far too easy for us to abrogate responsibility in the sense that we many times knowingly put ourselves at risk (perhaps through unnecessary contact with others who we know are not unwell, or through drinking too much, not exercising enough, using sun-beds, not using sunscreen, not checking our breasts, etc) more because we "turn a blind eye", thinking "that won't happen to me" than for any other reason. We rely on the fact that we have the NHS or insurance and so if anything goes wrong they are there for us - we act in a way that infers that our health is "their" responsibility, and not our own. This is wrong.

Our own health is our own responsibility. We need to be aware of our own body and do our best to ensure it functions to its maximum potential. There is no point bemoaning the fact that you cannot afford treatment, or you cannot get an appointment for several weeks or months, if you have not met the "system" half way. Please don't get me wrong, many of us are conscious of what we should be doing and diligent in looking after our own health.

Another thing we can do in this day and age is to arm ourselves with information. The more aware you are, the more informed you are the better choices you can make. Google is a wonderful thing. You can get bags of information on anything and everything. There is information on main-stream medical treatment and also on the many complementary health therapies which are available. These therapies are there because there is a need for them. They are not to be dismissed.

If you take the attitude that your health is your own responsibility, then it is up to you to inform yourself of your healthiest options. It's up to you to look into preventative health instead of just waiting until you have a symptom and then going to the doctor for a pill to "fix it". How can you change your lifestyle which could have the effect of eliminating the cause of that symptom?

It is often the case that a doctor looks more to cure the symptom as opposed to treating the cause. This is because of how the "system" works. Years ago, when you had a "family doctor" they knew your family; they knew your circumstances and had a far greater insight into the myriad of things which impact upon one's health. These days we have "group practices". Your GP can change from one day to the next and they have no insight into your circumstances. This is why it is so important these days to take greater responsibility for your own health.

The fact is how you think and the lifestyle you choose has a massive impact upon your health. How you think tends to be reflected in the physical state of your body. Your mind and body are intrinsically linked. If you feel anxious your muscles tense, if you feel happy your eyes dance, if you feel sad your shoulders slump. These are obvious examples of how your mind is reflected in your body. It is more difficult to observe the effect of thoughts upon internal organs or parts which are not visible, but the impact of your thoughts will be felt within your body. Every thought you have triggers off neurotransmitters in your brain which in turn send signals to every cell in your physiology.

This is why I spend such a lot of my time developing hypnosis downloads aimed at helping everyone to help themselves.

Roseanna Leaton, specialist in hypnosis downloads for health and well-being.

http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com



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With a degree in psychology and qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP and sports psychology, Roseanna Leaton is one of the leading practitioners of self-improvement. You can get a free hypnosis download from http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com and peruse her extensive library of hypnosis downloads .

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<strong><i><span>by: Steve Josephs</span></i></strong> As a culinary art, creating exceptional gourmet coffee is similar to the creation of an exceptional wine. Each crop, and even different harvests of the same crop, will have unique characteristics that result from differing conditions over time with respect to the soil, temperature, water, time of harvest, etc. High quality Specialty coffees are harvested over time from the same plant during the growing season as the beans ripen, leaving the green ones until they are ready. This process creates early and late crops containing differing percentages of nutrients and moisture content affecting the flavor characteristics of the beans. ‘Specialty” grade coffees are distinctly superior to those coming from the mechanical harvesting resulting in the bulk of coffees grown for ‘grade’ coffees sold on the worlds commodity exchanges. These factors necessitate the coffee roaster to continuously select coffees with the necessary profile of body, taste, acidity and other attributes to meet the objective of the end product in order to consistently maintain a semi-predictable expectation for the consumer. Each coffee blend will be a combination of these carefully chosen coffees from the current harvest, blended together in a complimentary fashion to achieve numerous variations of flavor, aroma and complexity. Mocha Java is the earliest known descriptive coffee flavor known for its delicious full bodied and bittersweet chocolate highlights. Early cocoa was named after the Mocha coffee from Yemen. Latin American coffees that achieve Specialty grade are almost all grown at very high altitudes compared with the coffees of Africa. In general these coffees are known for their full body, acidity and spicy flavors. Africa is where coffee originated from. Its soil and climate combination produces outstanding coffees that have an exceptional balance of body and refined acidity creating distinctive aromas of flowers and fruit, with complex flavors ranging from citrus to winy. Espresso will have a stout body and rich coffee essence, with thick creamy consistency as a result of the inclusion of more soluble beans blended with others that add desired flavors. Bold and robust are descriptions often used to describe a desirable espresso. An Italian style espresso will often include ‘natural’ or unwashed beans that help enhance its creamy consistency. These dry processed coffees are not typically considered Specialty grade, but are what create a traditional espresso flavor. Natural or ‘unwashed’ coffees contribute nutty and earthy flavors, while ‘washed’ Specialty coffees are known for their desirable acidity and refined flavors that are essential to the master roasters ability to create a variety of gourmet style blends. Specialty gourmet blends are the result of blending specifically selected coffees to achieve any combination of well-rounded, complex, rich, mellow, smooth and even exotic flavors in the final cup. <strong><i>About The Author</i></strong> Steve Josephs is CEO of Intellidon Marketing Solutions, whose family’s office coffee service business, the Great American Coffee Company, http://www.GourmetOfficeCoffee.com, is a premier Specialty coffee roaster and office coffee service provider in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan business community. They also offer Corporate Coffee Gifts through its sister company, Visionary Gourmet Coffee, http://www.VisionaryGourmetCoffee.com. Copyright © 2009 The Great American Coffee Company and Intellidon® Marketing Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Tea Of The Month Is A Great Way To Bring More Tea Into Your Life

by: Sandra Fierling

Did you know that tea is the second most popular drink on the planet? Only water comes first! In most of Asia, people drink tea each and every day. In Britain, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, tea is often the number one choice of beverage. In fact tea is becoming more popular every day. If you’re not an avid tea drinker (yet) then the tea of the month idea is a great way to start.

If you are a tea newbie or not yet into trying any different tea than your usual cup, then this is a good way to bring more tea into your life. So who does this work? There are hundreds of tea websites selling every sort of tea imaginable. Some websites have a ‘tea of the month’ club. This means that they will send you a different tea every month to try. Leave the choice to them.

Not only that but there are ‘tea of the month’ clubs where you can choose to have a black tea every month or a green, herbal or white tea. Some tea of the month clubs give you a selection so one month you might receive a black tea and the next an herbal tea. Some clubs deliver loose tea and others tea bags.

Every tea connoisseur will tell you that loose tea is best. Today it’s also easy to handle. Many tea pots come with a built in strainer as well as the fact that you can buy empty disposable tea bags and fill then with the loose tea yourself!

Many people make the mistake of packing lots of loose tea in a bag – in fact many tea bags in supermarkets are like this but they mainly contain inferior low grade tea, including the twigs of the tea plant. Loose tea leaves need to unfurl and the hot water makes the leaves plump up as well. This is why you only need to fill your tea bag one-third full – to make room for this expansion. As a general rule, let the tea steep in the hot water for three to five minutes and then it’s ready to drink.

Tea is a wonderful drink and it’s so very diverse. Not only are there hundreds of varieties of green and black tea but herbal teas as well. Herbal teas are not strictly teas as they don’t come from the tea plant, camilla sinensis. Herbal teas come from herbs and flowers – sometimes even the roots. They contain no caffeine and are very good for your body. You can also drink tea cold. Let it cool down and serve over ice with lemon, for example. In the summer I keep a jug of herbal tea in my fridge, ready to ‘dress up’ with fruit and/or herbs and ice cubes.

Now you have an idea what the ‘tea of the month’ means, I do hope you give it a try. Bringing tea into your life is good for you and your health.




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Discover the tea of the month as a great way to bring more tea into your life. For more resources visit Sandra’s website at http://best-tea-talk.com

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Coffee Delivery Services Makes Everyone Happy!

by: Dickson Yan

The only reason coffee delivery services exist is to make the drinker happy. For those who do not know the value of good coffee and choke down your Folgers instant coffee everyday, then these services are not for you.

The true coffee aficionado understands that there are many ways to happily satisfy their craving for coffee. The key to understanding which delivery service is for you is to evaluate what kind of drinker you are yourself.

There are many types of coffee drinkers in the world. Everything from the casual coffee drinker to the connoisseur who may pay hundreds of dollars for the rarest of beans from the most remote locations, and must have their coffee flown to their door for instant gratification. One such coffee, and a personal favorite for me, is Kona Peaberry coffee. I have it flown to me from Hawaii. Unfortunately, my friends have found out my secret and now deplete my supply of Kona Peaberry before I can get my fair share! As you can see, you have to assess the level at which your coffee mania exists, and only then can you decide which coffee delivery services are right for you. For example, if you like to have variety in your life, you may want to sign up for the coffee of the month club.

Whatever type of coffee you decide if best for you, always remember that the true coffee drinker will always have it shipped to them, preferably overnight air. But all of that is wasted if you do not have a proper coffee grinder. The preferred grinder is a burr grinder, which maintains the uniformity of the flavor of the bean throughout the cup during the brewing process. It may be obvious, but be sure your coffee delivery service is located close by. If you do not, you will find that your beans will be stale before they even get to you. Plus, the feeling of ordering today, grinding tomorrow is one of the greatest in the world for a true fanatic. Lastly, try to grind only the coffee that you will be drinking right away. If you grind it in advance, you will find that the aroma, which is a very large part of the taste of the coffee, will escape. If you don’t believe that the aroma is a key part of the coffee taste, buy supermarket coffee… that is the end result of grinding beans months before, and letting the aroma escape.



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The ABC's of Cajun Cooking

by: Steven Domingue

Cajun Food from A to Z

Andouille- Cajun andouille is made of butt or shank meat and fat, and seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic, and smoked over pecan wood and sugar cane for up to seven or eight hours.

Boudin- is a treat found only in Southern Louisiana, traditionally made with pork, rice and various vegetables. However, you won't find one central recipe, because each butcher makes boudin a different way. Everyone has their own family recipe. Some are spicier, and some use different meats and flavorings, but the results are always delicious.

Crawfish- While there is no doubt the favorite crawfish recipes among true Cajuns are crawfish boils, crawfish etouffee, crawfish pies and fried crawfish po’boys; the mudbugs can also be seen in seafood gumbos, appetizer selections and even savory deserts, like a crawfish beignet.

Dirty Rice- is a traditional Cajun dish made from white rice cooked with small pieces of chicken liver or giblets, which give it a dark ("dirty") color and a mild but distinctive flavor. Similar to a pilaf, it also includes green bell pepper, celery and onion (the "holy trinity").

Etouffee- in French, the word etouffee literally means "smothered," which is a good way to describe this Cajun dish, as it is basically smothered crawfish over rice. Unlike gumbo, which is made with a dark roux, etouffee is made from a lighter, spicier roux. A proper etouffee will be orange-colored, with a hint of brown. It should be spicy, as its main spice ingredient is cayenne pepper, and saucy enough to form a thick gravy for the rice. However, take note that it is not gumbo, and should not be served like soup. The gravy in etouffee is much thicker than the roux of a gumbo.

File’- is a spice made from dried and ground sassafras leaves. It is used in the making of some types of gumbos and stews. It is sprinkled sparingly over gumbo as a seasoning and thickening agent, giving it a distinctive flavor and texture. Filé was originally an okra substitute when okra was not in season.

Gumbo- The word gumbo comes from an African word for okra, kigombo, which shows how important an ingredient okra was in early gumbo recipes. Gumbo originated in Southern Louisiana, where okra was easy to grow.

Holy Trinity- The holy trinity of cuisine refers specifically to the use originated from the Cajun and Creole cuisines of Louisiana where chopped celery, bell peppers, and onions are the staple base for much of the cooking.

Ingredients- There’s an old Cajun saying that says, “With ingredients like these a monkey could cook”. This is perhaps a testament to the use of simple yet delicious ingredients that are commonly found in most Cajun cuisine. (i.e. Holy Trinity)

Jambalaya- There are two distinct versions of Jambalaya, Cajun and Creole. Creole jambalaya, as with most Creole dishes contains tomato, which is the primary distinction from Cajun jambalaya. As with many other traditional Cajun dishes, Jambalaya became a popular choice due to the availability of rice in Southern Louisiana. Coupled with the trinity and whatever meats were available at the time, (duck, deer, pork, chicken) jambalaya provided a quick easy dinner.

King Cake- the French tradition of baking a special cake to honor the three kings, "A King's Cake," began in 1311. Today, King Cakes are enjoyed in Louisiana from the Feast of Epiphany until Mardi Gras day. A plastic or porcelain baby is inserted into the cake to symbolize the Baby Jesus. The cake is covered in sugar, specially colored in purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power - these are also the colors of Mardi Gras.

Lagniappe- derived from American Spanish and passed on to English from Louisiana French, the term lagniappe basically refers to “something extra”. With regard to Cajun cooking, lagniappe could be anything the chef might have lying around that could be added to the dish.

Maque Choux- is a simple dish that fundamentally contains corn, green bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and sometimes garlic and celery. The ingredients are first braised in a pot. The vegetables are then left to simmer until they reach a juicy, saturated consistency, with chicken stock or water added as necessary. The dish is finished with salt and a combination of red and black pepper, and some cooks include hot sauce and a bit of sugar for greater complexity.

Nutria- the meat from this rodent is lean and low in cholesterol. While there have been many attempts to establish markets for nutria meat, all documented cases have generally been unsuccessful.

Okra- originally used as a thickening agent for gumbos, this fruit was a very frequently used ingredient in many dishes due to its wide availability in South Louisiana.

Po-Boy- the main distinction between a po’boy and hoagies, subs, and grinders would have to be the bread. Traditional po’boys are made using French bread, which tends to have a crispier crust while remaining nice and fluffy on the inside. Common ingredients in the sandwich include fried shrimp or oysters, sausage, ham, roast beef and usually dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and mayonnaise.

Roux- made using either vegetable oil or lard and wheat flour, roux is a very common ingredient in countless Cajun dishes such as gumbo. There are two basic types of roux, light and dark. Light roux, commonly referred to as “blond roux” is primarily used as a thickening agent in many soups and stews. Dark roux which is the further cooked version, which results in the darker color, provides more flavor but less thickening power.

Sauce Picante’- refers to a spicy tomato based sauce commonly used in Cajun/Creole cuisine. Usually combined with seafood or poultry and served over rice.

Tasso- a version of smoked pork made from the shoulder butt. This cut is typically fatty, though leaner cuts are often used and have a great deal of flavor. The butt, which will weigh 7 to 8 pounds, is sliced across the grain into pieces about 3 inches thick. These are dredged in a salt cure, which usually includes nitrates and sugar. The meat is left to cure briefly, only three or four hours, then rinsed, rubbed with a spice mixture containing Cayenne pepper and garlic, and hot-smoked until cooked through.

Understanding the Process- any true Cajun dish should not contain a lot of anything, except TLC. The biggest misconception about Cajun food is that it should be extremely spicy. Knowing the difference between “seasoned well” and “spicy” goes a long way with this style of cooking. Most dishes will start with the Trinity or a roux and can be tailored to fit anyone’s taste. The greatest thing about Cajun food is that it can be anything to anyone.

Varying Spices- there are many people that believe cayenne pepper is the only spice that goes into Cajun food. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

White Beans- another Cajun favorite. White beans are a common side dish, often slow cooked and including some type of pork, usually tasso.

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Yes we have dessert too- some of the more common desserts enjoyed are pecan pie, praline candies and sweet potato pie. Although very popular amongst Cajuns, bread pudding and beignets do not originate in the South.

Zapp’s Potato Chips- Louisiana’s unofficial brand of potato chips. These potato chips are kettle cooked in peanut oil and are offered in a variety of true Cajun flavors such as Spicy Cajun Crawtators, Cajun Dill, and Sour Cream and Creole Onion.

You don’t have to be a culinary genius to prepare good Cajun/Creole dishes, but you do need the right ingredients. For those of you interested in crafting some Cajun concoctions of your own, check out Cajun Grocer online. Cajun Grocer offers a huge selection of all things Cajun, and you are sure to find everything you need to prepare the finest Cajun dishes.



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The author has performed web marketing services for Cajun Grocer for the past 5 months.

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Fresh Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

by: Sandla Sandi

Strawberries dipped in chocolate are the perfect gift for your family, friend, and special someone. Hand dipped in gourmet chocolate, these strawberries are the most demanding and wonderful gift for anyone around. Occasions, events and celebrations are part of our busy lives, but now traditional gifts like purchasing an expensive jewelry, selecting a tie, or choosing a book; are no longer practiced. An innovation in gifts is brought to you by some creative people in form of dipped strawberries”. Before this wonderful idea people were using strawberries to decorate desserts, making juices and shakes, adding in cakes and eating as a fruit. Chocolate covered strawberries are now liked and admired by anyone as a gift or as a wonderful dessert.

Imagine the pleasure of tasting a juicy, big sized strawberry dipped in White, dark or milk chocolate! Decorate them with sprinkles of different colors and arrange them to give as a gift for any occasion. These are ideal to give on birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Best wishes, Get well soon, new born baby, get together, graduation, thank giving or many more daily events.

Chocolate covered strawberries are healthy desserts, since strawberries have no fat, cholesterol or salt, they are high in vitamin C and a good source of potassium and fiber. They are low in calorie. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries are fun to make and more entertaining to eat. Dip strawberries according to occasions and celebrations. Wish someone a chocolaty strawberry birthday with colorful sprinkles over them. Garnish each strawberry with drizzle and candies in festive party colors. Definite to be a perfect for all ages!

Dip the berries in the melted semisweet chocolate and drizzle with the melted white baking chips. Incredible, mouthwatering dipped strawberry gifts are simply divine! Each luscious strawberry is hand-dipped and covered with nuts, coconut or sprinkles. The end result is a blissful combination of flavors. Even though they are sugar free, they are sweet and delicious.

Cover the fresh, red and ripen strawberries in unforgettable taste of gourmet dark chocolate and cover them with white chocolate to decorate and make designs over them. The end result of these double dipped fruity strawberries is a heavenly combination of colors and flavors.

Another innovation in dipped strawberries is by sinking them in rich white yogurt and decorating with a hint of orange, strawberry and lemon flavored swizzles, and creating a taste that is simply unbelievable. This can be presented as a formal business gift, and a superb gift for a good friend and colleague.

Peanut butter lovers have another new dessert for their night meals and parties. Double-dipped and decorated with swizzles or peanuts, hand-dipped strawberries convey a combination of flavors, and will tempt the recipient. Arrange and place this gift carefully in a beautifully and decently decorated handmade box of dozen strawberries and deliver to your loved one. Sure to please them and perfect to remain long in memories.



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Don’t Go Another Second Without These Coffee Services

by: Dickson Yan

There is a huge abundance of coffee services in the United States. We have proclaimed ourselves as a nation of coffee drinkers, and you can see it in the variety of services that will fit even the most picky coffee drinker. You can get any type of coffee shipped to you overnight, no matter what type is your favorite. Join a specialty gourmet coffee club and get it delivered to your home each month (or week). Which one you choose: the online coffee of the month club or hand picking the specialty brew is completely up to you.

If you drink more than one cup a day, you should look into the different types of coffee services that interest you. You should always take into account questions about your habits such as how much time you have in the morning, when you drink the coffee, and whether you buy it on the way to work or you brew it at home. Personally, I have a Braun Tassimo coffee maker, but as a true lover, I will never give up my coffee press. We receive a box of Tassimo cartridges delivered straight to the house every month, and my wife loves it.

Some companies even offer office coffee services. If your office is into it as much as you are, you may want to get your boss to help pay for one of their packages. They’ll come to your place of business and give you a free machine, much like the Braun or Keurig machines described above. You can even distinguish whether you want regular, hazelnut, vanilla, or any other gourmet flavors. You can select the delivery time and volume shipped. If you are the boss, you will have to foot the bill, but you get to choose the type of coffee… which can be a highly contentious issue.



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