Once again this month, I would like to thank all of loyal readers and writers who help make this site go. I am always impressed by the number of articles and submissions that I receive each month. There is always room for more articles, photos, and submissions. EVERYONE is asked to help. In February, we will surpass 6000 hits in less than 2 years. IMPRESSIVE. Once again, thank you. January was not the best month in recent memory. On January 2, 2005, we lost a really good and gentle man. Adolph Hasse, father of Karen McCarty, passed away at the age of 93. I was working on some words that I would include on this page that would express my thoughts, but I remembered that at the funeral home, I picked up a memory card, and on it was a poem in which eloquently captures the feeling of loss that was felt. Our prayers go to Adolph and his family. Rest in Peace, Bunny. 
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Adolph and Eleanor Hasse dancing at Ryan & Missy's Wedding
June 26, 2004 |
On January 12, I had Gall Bladder surgery. The actual operation was a little more difficult than first expected, as my gall bladder was inflamed and caused a lot of bleeding, but after a 2+ hour surgery, Dr. Rajpal got that sucker out of me. Two days into the recovery, I developed an allergic reaction to the medication. I had trouble breathing, and broke out in a rash. A trip to the ER set things back on track though, and I went back to work 12 days after the surgery. Thank you to all of our readers for the love shown to me through your thoughts, prayers, and simple get-well wishes over the past month as I recovered. You all really mean a lot to me. As I finish recovering, I thought a lot of my problems probably stem from my diet. I don't necessarily remember seeing a picture of Buffalo Hot Wings on the chart of the 4 basic food groups in my elementary school nutrition class some 37 years ago. As I pledge to eat healthier, I came across some foods that may help some people looking to put some health back in their diets, so I am including this as my final thought this month. Why, you may ask... because I want to live to be 93 and dance at MY grandchildren's wedding one day too. God Bless All.
. Food as Medicine
HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea, and green tea is great for our immune system!
INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes.
ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. Fish has omega oils, good for our immune system
UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach. Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. Garlic also lowers cholesterol
COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red pepper with caution-it can irritate your stomach.
BREAST CANCER? EAT WHEAT, BRAN, CABBAGE!
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE VEGGIES!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.
DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. Bananas are also good for this ailment
CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar. |
Other Fabulous Foods To Include In Your Normal Diet...
Kiwi: This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium. Guava & Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. It is also good for gas and indigestion
Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.
Enjoy Your Next Meal, And We'll See You Next Month....
-Kelly
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