tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79590073629291328672024-03-19T05:00:38.944-04:00Carico - The Finest Quality Health Wellness and Elegant Lifestyle ProductsThe name Carico is derived from the words "Character in Company". We place great emphasis on unique quality products, outstanding values and savings, personalized customer service and exceptional lifetime warranties.Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-29998631462715686432017-01-22T22:37:00.001-05:002017-01-22T22:38:13.938-05:00Oh my, bedbugs are on the rise! Bedbugs have always been a bit of a taboo subject. It's almost as if people hoped that by not speaking of them, they'd never have to deal with them. Unfortunately, we're seeing more and more articles referencing the rapidly growing bedbug epidemic and it's become quite clear that these critters aren't going anywhere.<br />
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<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/01/03/your-city-crawling-bed-bugs/96117116/">USA Today</a> referenced a report conducted by <a href="http://www.orkin.com/other/bed-bugs/">Orkin</a> in which US cities were ranked based on the number of bed bug cases reported. While your city may or may not be listed, we have to recognize the fact that these bugs do travel. They're typically picked up in hotel rooms or hand me down furniture so you're essentially bringing them into your clean home.<br />
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Did you see the news about the woman who visited Atlantis for a relaxing getaway to be woken up by a bed bug infestation? If you haven't, please check out the full article <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2017/01/20/literally-wanted-to-die-woman-claims-was-bitten-by-hundreds-bed-bugs-at-atlantis-resort.html">here.</a><br />
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Ok so now that we know which cities are the most infested and the truth behind how these critters travel into your home, what is it you can do that can prevent them from becoming an epidemic?<br />
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<li>Check secondhand furniture for any sights of bug infestation before bringing them home. </li>
<li>Use a protective cover that encases mattresses and box spring, eliminating common hiding spots. Light colors make the bed bugs easier to see. </li>
<li>Reduce clutter in your home to prevent hiding places</li>
<li>Vacuum frequently to remove any hitchhiking bedbugs</li>
<li>Wash sheets in the highest temperature of water and be cautious when using shared laundry facilities. </li>
<li>Protect your home and bed with silver </li>
<li>Install door sweets to cover the bottom of doors</li>
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While many of the above mentioned suggestions are excellent options for controlling the spread of bed bugs, they can still make their way through your home. To guarantee a restful nights sleep, free of the anxieties of creepy crawlers making their way through your sheets, it starts with protecting your mattress. <a href="http://www.carico.com/sleeping-system/">Carico International's Ultra Tech Silver Collection Sleeping System</a> offers multiple layers fused with silver threads to protect from critters such as dust mites, bed bugs and termites to name a few. This feature is just one of many that Carico has incorporated to ensure you're getting the best night sleep always. Contact us for more information. </div>
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<br />Saschahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14443840990631230512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-39362265661229811222013-04-14T21:21:00.001-04:002013-04-14T22:06:46.833-04:00What's in your water?Do you know what's lurking in your drinking water? Our customer in New York definitely knows what's not in hers thanks to her Carico Nutri-Tech water filter.<br />
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She sent us this picture showing us what she found when she cleaned her cartridge after only three months of use. The image on the left is what her cartridge looked like the minute she took it out of the filter and the image on the right is what it looked like after she cleaned off all the residue.<br />
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Here's a great juice recipe to help boost your immune system this cold and flu season....<br />
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Handful of parsley<br />
4 carrots, greens removed<br />
1 garlic clove<br />
2 stalks celery<br />
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Bunch up parsley and push through hopper with carrots, garlic, and celery.<br />
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<br />Saschahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14443840990631230512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-86042672626620385152012-08-29T00:25:00.000-04:002012-09-02T00:44:28.370-04:00Tips to Prevent Food Sticking on Stainless Steel Cookware<br />
When making the change from non-stick pans to food safe cookware, stainless steel cookware is often a first choice. However, one thing that has families hesitating to switch, is the perceived challenge of food sticking and ruining the pans. To help ease this “fear,” we would like to share some useful tips on how to prevent sticking on stainless steel cookware. With these tips you can help keep your stainless steel cookware clean, keep harmful chemicals out of your food, and enjoy a much more flavorful meal.<br />
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<b>Three tips to keep in mind before you being cooking:</b><br />
1. Be patient. Cooking in stainless steel cookware does take extra time since you want to prevent food from sticking, but it is worth the extra few minutes. Your food will be much more flavorful and retain its natural juices.<br />
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2. Don’t cook above Medium heat. The exact temperature you cook at depends on the type of food, but a general rule to keep in mind is to never cook above Medium heat.<br />
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3. Flip once. Try to keep the flipping at a minimum when cooking. The less you flip the food, the less likely your food will stick.<br />
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1. Preheat your pan on a low or medium heat for one to two minutes (or once it has reached the desired temperature). A good way to test if the pan is warm enough is to tap the side of the pan. If it feels hot, it’s ready.<br />
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2. Make sure your food is room temperature before attempting to place in the pan. <br />
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3. Instantly add your food to the pan. When you place the food on the pan, you should hear a sizzling sound. If the sound is more of a crackle or popping, the temperature is probably too high. The “sizzling” sound is an indicator that your food is cooking on contact and creating a natural barrier to help prevent sticking—and this barrier helps hold in natural juices! (Here it can take some practice to figure out the best temperature to cook your food at. Different foods “sizzle” at different temperatures.)<br />
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4. Allow your food to cook on the one side until the correct or desired “doneness” is reached. The fewer number of times you flip your food, the less likely it will stick to the pan. When you lift the food to flip, tilt the pan with your free hand to help spread the olive oil around again.<br />
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5. Once the food is thoroughly cooked, enjoy!<br />
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<br />Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-19275979727757012032012-07-23T23:36:00.004-04:002012-07-23T23:37:24.403-04:00Do you know what they're pumping into your drinking water?As it is, we struggle with fully understanding the regulations in place for our drinking water. If you've read previous posts on water, you'll notice the regulations for what exactly is allowed in our water are slim to none. On numerous occasions, certified "clean" drinking water as defined by the government has been found to have traces of lead, bacteria, & carcinogens to name a few. This is water that has been approved clean! Do you trust the government with the water you drink? Ok fine, maybe they just don't manage to get all that is bad out of the water we drink...so they miss a few things? Not too harmless since we can always filter the water to make it pure before drinking. But to now read that the government is catering the idea of possibly purposely pumping in polluted water to our main back up water supply, that's just disgusting! Read on...<br />
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A recent article in the Sun Sentinal reported that greater amounts of polluted water could get dumped into Lake Okeechobee to boost South Florida water supplies under a new proposal to roll back restrictions on "back-pumping."<br />
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Five years ago, state water managers rebuffed Big Sugar and stopped the controversial practice of redirecting stormwater that drains off South Florida farmland to store it in the lake — while also washing in pollutants from farming.<br />
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But now, with the strain of competing Lake Okeechobee water supply needs growing, the South Florida Water Management District is considering a return to back-pumping to help store more water in the lake that serves as the region's backup water supply.<br />
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Supporters of back-pumping say the farmland storm water runoff that would be pumped back into the lake would make more lake water available for agricultural and environmental needs alike. They say more water in the lake would enable sending more freshwater to the West Coast to help the parched Caloosahatchee River during dry times, without threatening to sap lake water needed to irrigate South Florida farms.<br />
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"It's to prevent the taffy pull, the tug of war between the Caloosahatchee and the [agricultural] lake users for the last drop of lake water," said Barbara Miedema, vice president of the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida. "We support back-pumping as a water management tool."<br />
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But environmental advocates contend that the phosphorus-laden water that flows off sugar cane fields is supposed to be cleaned up and sent south to the Everglades, not pumped back north into Lake Okeechobee.<br />
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The potential damage to wildlife and water quality from dumping more polluted water into Lake Okeechobee wouldn't be worth a slight boost in water supply, environmental groups say.<br />
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So what are your thoughts on this? Do you want to let the government control the water you consume? Bottled water is definitely not the answer because many of these bottled water brands have been tested positive for traces of bacteria. So what's the answer? Filtering your water with a trusted water filtration system.<br />
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Click <a href="http://caricowater.com/watersafe.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more information on how you can protect your family with crystal clean water.<br />
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<br />Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-27887610442232154402012-06-14T19:11:00.003-04:002012-06-14T19:14:05.395-04:00Suffer from migraines? Juicing could bring you some relief!Did you know, approximately 30 million Americans suffer from regular migraines? If you're part of this statistic, you know that migraines can be crippling and not something that can just be cured with some over the counter pain medications. <br />
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A recent article on Health.com quotes that migraines are "a neurological disorder, often
inherited, in which triggers ranging from stress to certain foods to
even changes in the weather set off a chain reaction in the brain that
results in intense pain. Most migraine sufferers are between the ages of
20 and 50 -- women in full-speed-ahead career/family/juggling mode."<br />
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Most migraine suffers don't even know they are suffering from migraines and generally don't have the luxury to take many days off to recover from the pain or visit the doctor to see what 's wrong. So they continue their every day routine battling the migraines as they come. <br />
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Well what are you to do? The best line of defense is to protect yourself before migraines hit. The same article on Health.com suggests, "Eat, sleep, and exercise regularly (studies have shown that both cardio
and stretching are effective at reducing headaches), and try to control
your stress, since that is the number-one migraine trigger."<br />
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If you're not one to support turning to heavy medication or supplements to treat common disorders or illnesses, the best form of treatment is juicing as fruits and vegetables contain all the vitamins and minerals you need.<br />
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This being said, since magnesium has proven to be a smooth-muscle relaxant we'd like to share a delicious juicing recipe found in "Juicing for Life" that is packed with magnesium to help rid you of those dreadful migraines. We hope you enjoy it! <br />
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Magnesium Drink<br />
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1 Garlic Clove<br />
Small Handful of Parsley<br />
4-5 Carrots, greens removed<br />
2 Stalks celery<br />
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Cheers to a migraine free life! <br />
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If you'd like to read more of the Health.com article on migraines, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/11/health/stop-migraines-headaches/index.html?hpt=he_t2" target="_blank">click here. </a> <br />
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<br />Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-28918854973277291532012-05-11T01:20:00.003-04:002012-05-11T01:21:32.450-04:00What's lurking in the water you drink?Some people recognize the fact that their tap water is overly polluted for everyday use. They purchase cases upon cases of bottled water in the hopes that it is free of bacteria and pollutants such as e.coli, chlorine, lead, aluminum, and pesticides to name a few. However, just because it's bottled doesn't mean it's free and clear of all toxic contaminants. Not to mention, the use of plastic bottles on a regular basis isn't good for our dear old planet earth.<br />
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So what to do? Do you resort back to drinking tap water with the hopes your water "isn't that bad"? Do you even know what could be lurking in the water flowing through your pipes and to what levels they are found? Hormones, drugs, even pesticides could be flowing from your faucet. No one can say for sure, because the government doesn't require testing for them. <br />
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Did you know even traces of arsenic have been found in regular tap water? Arsenic is especially worrisome: Studies show that it may be linked to an array of health problems, from developmental disorders and heart disease to numerous types of cancer, including bladder, lung, liver, skin, and kidney. Even more concerning, some experts think that arsenic might be harmful below its current EPA standard, a level that was already lowered (from 50 parts per billion to 10) in 2001. "As newer studies come out, they're showing health problems at lower and lower doses [of arsenic], including some conditions, such as immune problems and cognitive effects in children, we've never associated with it before," says Joshua W. Hamilton, Ph.D., a project leader in the Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program at Dartmouth College.<br />
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In a recent article published by Better Housekeeping it was quoted that, "some areas don't check their water at all or, if they do, don't report test results. We're not talking about just a few rogue violators: In 2009, 28% of all U.S. systems broke at least one significant EPA rule. If the violation is "innocent" — a town lacks the resources or technical expertise to meet the standards — the state or the EPA may lend assistance or money to help. But EPA grants are scarce, so while communities wait for them, residents continue to drink suspect water. The EPA can take legal action as well, or fine a water authority that won't comply — but in the past 10 years, out of thousands and thousands of violations, there have been only 349 cases of towns, other water suppliers, or industry paying a fine for violating any part of the Safe Drinking Water Act."<br />
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So considering the EPA allows for certain levels of toxic chemicals to lurk in your water, do you still want to let them have full control of the water YOU drink? Certain solutions can be at your fingertips. Although bottled waters seems like a good alternative to somewhat protect yourself with the water you drink, what about the water you wash your fruits and vegetables in or bathe your children with? <br />
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Carico water filters offer you a solution to not only make
sure the water you drink is clean, but to also make sure the water you
wash your vegetables, bathe your children in, and wash your car with are
free of chemicals and pollutants.<br />
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Click <a href="http://caricowater.com/watersafe.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more information on how you can protect your family with crystal clean water.<br />
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And if you're concerned about what's lurking in your water, check out more of the article published in Better Housekeeping by <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/womens-health/water-safety" target="_blank">clicking here.</a><br />
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<br />Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-51003551949703390432012-04-30T23:30:00.000-04:002012-05-01T13:10:44.952-04:00Could the way you prepare your foods be leading to inflammation?Do you ever get that achy feeling out of the clear blue sky with no real reason in sight? It could be from the foods you eat. Well, not necessarily the actual foods but the way these foods are prepared. A recent study at Mount Sinai School of Medicine found that frying or grilling certain foods at high temperatures produces compounds that can increase inflammation in the body. Yikes!<br />
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The compounds, called advanced glycation end products (AGEs), are known to be scoundrels, showing up in the blood of people with chronic diseases associated with inflammation, including diabetes, heart disease, RA and OA. AGEs detected in blood were thought to come solely from our body’s natural supply of AGEs, but – here’s the bad news – now scientists have found that foods cooked at high temps create AGEs that can be absorbed by the body. Perhaps 10 percent of AGEs we get from eating seared burgers and fried chicken may be absorbed.<br />
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Inflammation in the body is what can often cause an arthritis flare up or that achy feeling you get all over. To prevent being exposed to these increased levels of AGEs, you can take the following steps to modifying your lifestyle: <br />
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- Limit the amount of grilled, broiled, fried and microwaved meats in your diet.<br />
- Reduce the cooking temperature of meats and proteins. Steam fish and seafood, simmer chicken in a sauce and braise red meat in a cooking liquid.<br />
- Cut down on processed foods. Many prepared foods have been exposed to a high cooking temperature to lengthen shelf life, so they may have high AGE contents.<br />
- Get more fruits and veggies in your diet. Cooked or raw, they’re naturally low in AGEs, and many contain compounds such as antioxidants that can decrease some of the damage done by AGEs.<br />
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It's also important to remember by cooking foods at high temperatures, you're basically destroying all of the beneficial nutrients. Particularly with fruits and vegetables, make sure to cook at low to medium temperatures for just a short period of time to ensure nutrient preservation. They should be bright with color after the cooking process not dull and gray. <br />
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<br />Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-61099224789913940812012-03-23T01:26:00.004-04:002012-03-23T01:29:06.958-04:00It's time for spring cleaning, indoor air included!What is it you first think about when spring arrives? <br />
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- Putting away winter clothes: Check<br />
- Change batteries in smoke detectors: Check<br />
- Shampoo rugs: Check <br />
- Organize closets: Check <br />
- Dusting off those cleaning supplies and giving the house a thorough scrubbing: Check<br />
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All this is a great way to bring in the new season, but one thing you're missing is checking & cleansing the quality of your indoor air. Did you know that despite the thorough scrubbing you often give your home in honor of spring cleaning, the quality of the air we breathe indoors can be 5 to 10 times more polluted than the outdoors. Not only do we allow outdoor pollutants to come into our homes every time we open a door or window, but many of the household products we use on a day to day basis inside our homes could be affecting the overall quality of the air we breathe. <br />
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"The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that of chemicals commonly found in homes, 150 have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities."<br />
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So what can you do to protect the quality of the air you and your children breathe? Here are a few spring cleaning tips on how to minimize the pollutants & toxic chemicals in your home.<br />
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<b>1. Avoid conventional household cleaners</b><br />
Conventional household cleaners contain chemicals that can be more dangerous than the germs themselves. Every time your children roll around on the carpet or your pets lick crumbs off the floor, they are being exposed to noxious chemicals. Don’t make the assumption that if it’s on the grocery shelf it’s been tested and is safe. Most of us, unwittingly, buy products for our home with ingredients that are either poorly studied, not studied at all, or are known to pose potentially serious health risks. Of the roughly 17,000 chemicals found in common household products, only 3 in 10 have been tested for their effects on human health. Why? Because, just like with cosmetics, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission does not require manufacturers to test household cleaning products before they appear on store shelves.<br />
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And, if you’re reading labels expecting to get the whole picture, know that they provide only limited information. Labels often omit inert ingredients that can make up as much as 90 percent of a product's volume. Now, the word “inert” doesn’t mean inactive or neutral as you might believe. The EPA categorized “inert” ingredients as causing long-term health damage and harm to the environment. These ingredients include solvents, dispersal agents, dyes and fragrances, some of which can pollute the air and water. Other ingredients that are not mentioned can be carcinogens or worsen health problems like allergies and asthma.<br />
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<b>2. Avoid artificially scented air fresheners</b><br />
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Artificially scented air fresheners include aerosols and plug-ins, because they are made with synthetic fragrances that contain phthalates. These are chemicals that can cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects and reproductive problems. The NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) found that 12 out of 14 popular air freshener brands contained phthalates.<br />
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Plus, aerosol sprays contain flammable and nerve-damaging ingredients such as hexane and xylene, and produce mist particles that can contain a high proportion of organic solvents that when inhaled enter your bloodstream and have negative health effects. <br />
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<b>3. Avoid synthetic fragrances in your personal care products</b><br />
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According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there are potentially hundreds of chemicals in a single product's secret fragrance mixture. Fragrances can contain neurotoxins and are among the top 5 allergens in the world. A recent Mayo Clinic study placed fragrances in the 10 most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis, and the Institute of Medicine (a division of the National Academy of Sciences) placed fragrance in the same category as second hand smoke in triggering asthma in adults and school age children.<br />
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When you see the word “fragrance” in an ingredient list, you can assume it’s 100 percent synthetic—and not a blend of natural flower extracts. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reports that “95 percent of the ingredients used to create fragrances today are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum, including benzene derivatives, aldehydes, and many other known toxins and sensitizers.” What’s more, “unscented” does not mean a product contains no fragrance. Ingredients used to mask unpleasant odors, usually chemicals, do not have to be identified on the labels.<br />
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Children are not immune. Every day they are exposed to an average of 27 personal care product ingredients that have not been found safe for kids, according to a national survey conducted by the EWG. A whopping 77 percent of the ingredients in 1,700 children's products reviewed have not been assessed for safety! Cut down on your use of powders, especially baby powder on infants. The FDA warns that powders may cause lung damage if inhaled regularly.<br />
<b><br />4. Invest in a multi-stage air filtration unit to keep air clean all year round</b><br />
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Many air filters on the market only address one thing. They either assist with pollen and dust, gasses and odors, or bacteria and mold. Very few actually address all three. If you suffer from allergies or respiratory illnesses, you know many of your symptoms are a result of a combination of all these contaminants. Make sure to invest in an air purification system that can address all three contaminate groups. And most importantly, make sure to change the cartridge every year as part of your spring cleaning routine. <br />
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<a href="http://www.veria.com/healthy-home/green-living-tip-how-to-spring-clean-your-indoor-air" target="_blank">Click here to read full article from Veria Living</a><br />
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So spring has finally arrived! Well, maybe not quite....supposedly it's still a week away but the temperatures are definitely rising which in turn is making the flowers bloom...bloom...bloom....<br />
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What does this mean? Allergy season has also arrived. For those of us who suffer with allergies, it's a bitter sweet time of year. The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and the sneezing is starting. Although one can load up on the allergy medication to relieve symptoms, it's a terrible way to live- wouldn't you agree? <br />
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If you can't protect yourself from the allergens outdoors, how can you protect yourself from the allergens making their way into your home and onto your furniture or into your sheets? Protect your home and the air you breathe with a high quality air purification system. Did you know, the air you breathe indoors tends to be 25 to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air? This is not just from the usual air pollution but also includes allergens such as pollen and pet dander. <br />
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For those of us who are lucky enough to experience seasons, it's that time of year where we begin to shed those many layers and begin to enjoy the well deserved warmth and sunshine. Flowers begin to bloom and everything just seems brighter.<br />
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Spring is also a sign that summer and bathing suit season is just around the corner. EEK! What does this mean? It's time to not only shed the winter layers of clothes but also the winter layer of you know what! That terrible word...FAT!<br />
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Many say that 70% of weight loss is done through what you eat and how you prepare it. With our busy schedules, it's always difficult to take the time to prepare fresh healthy meals. Well, at least we'd like to think so. Here's a tasty, healthy meal that you can prepare in under 30 minutes for your entire family. <br />
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Since 1904, chlorine has been the standard chemical used to treat and disinfect water to make tap water drinkable. So in essence, we're drinking water that has been bleached with chlorine. Yum!<br />
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A recent study finally discovered the long term effects of drinking this heavily chlorinated water.<br />
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"According to the U.S. Council Of Environmental Quality, “Cancer risk among people drinking chlorinated water is 93% higher than among those
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Dr. Joseph Price did an extensive study testing long term chlorine exposure in chickens. He monitored two groups one with high exposure to chlorine and one without any exposure to chlorine. The group exposed to chlorine under winter conditions, showed outward signs of poor circulation, shivering, drooped feathers, and a reduced level of activity. The group without chlorine grew faster, larger, and displayed vigorous health. So answer this, if chlorine isn't good for chickens why would we think it's good for us? <br />
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When combined with other compounds in water, chlorine forms byproducts (THMs) which trigger the production of free radicals in the body. These free radicals cause extensive cell damage and are highly carcinogenic. “Although concentrations of
these carcinogens (THMs) are low, it is precisely these low levels that
cancer scientists believe are responsible for the majority of human
cancers in the United States“. The Environmental Defense Fund<br />
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The U.S. EPA defines chlorine as a pesticide, whose sole purpose is to kill living organisms. When we consume this, we are destroying cells and tissue in our body and ultimately killing some parts of us. Dr. Robert Carlson, a highly respected
University of Minnesota researcher who’s work is sponsored by the
Federal Environmental Protection Agency, sums it up by claiming , “the
chlorine problem is similar to that of air pollution”, and adds that
“chlorine is the greatest crippler and killer of modern times!”<br />
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The worst part is that this study found that 2/3 of our toxic exposure to chlorine is due to inhalation of steam and skin absorption while showering! Our pores are opened during warm showers resulting in greater absorption going directly into our blood stream. Does it now make sense why your skin is often dull and dry? This can also explain why high levels of chlorine have been found in the breast tissue of breast cancer patients. Breast cancer, which effects 1 of 8 women in North America, has been linked to the accumulation of chlorine compounds in breast tissue. <br />
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many people have become so immune to the taste and smell of the chlorine in their
water they don't even realize how much of it they're consuming. Chlorine has its benefits with initial disinfecting and is probably here to stay. However, it is clear that it poses a great threat to our health and should be removed from consumption in our homes, at the point of use, both from the water we drink and the shower we shower in. The best way to do this is through a quality home water filtration system. <br />
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brain-eating amoebas after using neti pots, doctors are warning: do not
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Two deaths have been linked to this holistic treatment simply because consumers aren't using filtered water. One may think that because they aren't ingesting the water used, there isn't a need to use filtered or boiled water. Unfortunately, unfiltered water can carry various amoeba that can cause numerous infections. In this case, both deaths have been linked to Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba found in many lakes and rivers that was carried in the water used with the neti pot. When the contaminated water was introduced into the nasal passages, so was this amoeba which made its way up the nasal passage into the brain causing life threateneing brain infections.<br />
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<b>Making sure our water is filtered shouldn't just stop with our drinking water, it should be a part of our everyday lifestyle. There are many chemicals and bacteria found in water such as chlorine, e coli, asbestos, parasites, and lead, for this reason we should make sure to use filtered water when washing fruits and vegetables, when cooking, making teas and coffee, and even what we offer our pets on a daily basis. Don't cut corners with the health and wellness of those you love! </b><br />
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I don't know about you, but any trace of arsenic in the foods I eat are a no-no in my book. Since this study came out, I have steered more towards eating duck. Recently cited in <i>Bon Appétit</i> magazine as one of the "10 Surprising Health Foods" and in <i>Natural Health</i> magazine as one of "<a href="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NAH/is_6_39/ai_n31882027/" target="_blank">10 Foods that Keep You Young</a>." I figured why not give this breed of poultry a try. When compaired to the traditional lean meat choices on the market, it seems that duck does offer some competition in regards to calorie content and unsaturated fats. Not to mention, it offers so much more flavor!<br />
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<h1 class="header fn"><span style="font-size: large;">Seared Duck Breast with Cherries and Port Sauce</span></h1><div class="ingredient-sets"><h3><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients</span></h3><div class="ingredient-set"><ul class="ingredients"><li><span class="ingredient" style="font-size: small;"> <span class="quantity">2</span> <span class="name">5- to 6-ounce duck breast halves or one 12- to 16-ounce duck breast half</span> </span></li>
<li><span class="ingredient" style="font-size: small;"> <span class="quantity">2</span> <span class="unit">tablespoons</span> <span class="name">(1/4 stick) chilled butter, divided</span> </span></li>
<li><span class="ingredient" style="font-size: small;"> <span class="quantity">1/4</span> <span class="unit">cup</span> <span class="name">finely chopped shallot (about 1 large)</span> </span></li>
<li><span class="ingredient" style="font-size: small;"> <span class="quantity">1/2</span> <span class="unit">cup</span> <span class="name">low-salt chicken broth</span> </span></li>
<li><span class="ingredient" style="font-size: small;"> <span class="quantity">8</span> <span class="name">halved pitted sweet red cherries, fresh or frozen, thawed</span> </span></li>
<li><span class="ingredient" style="font-size: small;"> <span class="quantity">2</span> <span class="unit">tablespoons</span> <span class="name">tawny Port</span> </span></li>
<li><span class="ingredient" style="font-size: small;"> <span class="quantity">1</span> <span class="unit">tablespoon</span> <span class="name">orange blossom honey</span> </span></li>
</ul></div></div><div class="preparation instructions"><h3><span style="font-size: small;">Preparation</span></h3><div class="prep-steps"><ul><li class="step"><span class="instructions" style="font-size: small;"> <div class="text">Place duck breast halves between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Pound lightly to even thickness (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch). Discard plastic wrap. Using sharp knife, score skin in 3/4-inch diamond pattern (do not cut into flesh). <b>DO AHEAD </b><i>Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.</i><br />
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<li class="step"><span class="instructions" style="font-size: small;"> <div class="text">Heat your <b>Ultra-Tech II</b> 11 Fry/Saute Pan to high heat just to warm up pan. Season duck breast on skin side with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and add duck, skin side down, to skillet and cook until skin is browned and crisp. Make sure to remove the fat that is released into the pan regularly to make sure the duck breasts stay crispy. Turn breasts over, reduce heat to medium low, and cook until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes longer for small breasts and 5 minutes longer for large breast for medium-rare. Transfer to work surface, tent with foil to keep warm, and let rest 10 minutes.<br />
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<li class="step"><span class="instructions" style="font-size: small;"> <div class="text">Meanwhile, pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add shallot to skillet and stir over medium low heat 30 seconds. Add broth, cherries, Port, and honey. Increase heat to medium and boil until sauce is reduced to glaze, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1 tablespoon cold butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. </div></span></li>
<li class="step"><span class="instructions" style="font-size: small;"> <div class="text">Thinly slice duck. Fan slices out on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve. </div></span></li>
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* 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms<br />
* 1 cup boiling water<br />
* 4 garlic cloves, peeled<br />
* 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature<br />
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley<br />
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme<br />
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary<br />
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint<br />
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt<br />
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
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* 1 14- to 16-pound turkey, rinsed, patted dry inside and out; neck, heart, and gizzard reserved for Shortcut Turkey Stock<br />
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* 10 fresh Italian parsley sprigs<br />
* 6 fresh rosemary sprigs<br />
* 6 fresh thyme sprigs<br />
* 2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
* 2 cups turkey stock or water<br />
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* 1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced<br />
* 3 garlic cloves, chopped<br />
* 2 tablespoons chopped shallot<br />
* 1 cup dry white wine<br />
* 2 cups turkey stock<br />
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream<br />
* 2 tablespoons water<br />
* 5 teaspoons cornstarch<br />
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley<br />
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint<br />
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Place porcini in small bowl; add 1 cup boiling water. Let stand until softened, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid. Chop mushrooms. Transfer half of chopped mushrooms (about 1/3 cup) to small bowl; reserve for gravy.<br />
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Chop garlic finely in processor. Add butter and next 6 ingredients, then remaining porcini. Blend to coarse paste. <br />
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DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill mushroom butter, reserved chopped porcini, and mushroom liquid separately. TRUE GRIT: When using the porcini soaking liquid, pour it off slowly so that any grit or sediment at the bottom remains in the bowl.<br />
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*Dried porcini are at supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Italian markets.<br />
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<b>For turkey:</b><br />
Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 325°F. Sprinkle main turkey cavity with salt and pepper. Spread with 2 tablespoons mushroom butter. Starting at neck end of turkey, carefully slide hand between skin and meat of breast, thighs, and upper drumsticks to loosen skin. Spread mushroom butter over thighs and drumsticks, then over breast meat under skin. Fill main cavity with herb sprigs. Tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Tuck wing tips under.<br />
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Place turkey on rack set in your Ultra Large Carico Roasting pan. Rub outside of turkey all over with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 2 cups stock into pan. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F to 170°F, about 3 hours. Tilt turkey so juices from main cavity run into pan. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent very loosely with foil; let rest at least 30 minutes (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve pan. <br />
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Scrape juices and browned bits from reserved roasting pan into large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat, reserving 3 tablespoons.<br />
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Heat reserved 3 tablespoons fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crimini mushrooms, garlic, and shallot. Sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to bowl and set aside. Add wine to skillet. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup chopped porcini mushrooms, reserved mushroom soaking liquid (leaving any sediment behind), 2 cups stock, and degreased pan juices. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer to reduce slightly, about 10 minutes.<br />
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Add cream and crimini mushrooms to skillet. Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Whisk into gravy. Continue to simmer until reduced to desired consistency, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes. Mix in parsley and mint. Season gravy to taste with salt and pepper.Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-63003690899017989512011-10-19T14:23:00.004-04:002011-10-19T15:19:15.574-04:00Can you trust the EPA with the air you breathe?Maybe not as much as before considering they recently proposed modifications on smog regulations throughout the nation. If passed, The Associated Press reports that at least 10 states including Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin and Arkansas will be allowed to emit more smog-causing pollution into the air we breathe. How do you feel about that? <br />
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"WASHINGTON — Sooty air pollution can cause genetic damage that can be passed along to offspring, Canadian researchers reported Thursday in a study on mice.<br />
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Follow-up work is needed to learn if people can inherit pollution-damaged DNA that harms their health. In the meantime, the discovery is sure to increase scientists' worry about particulates, the microscopic soot particles emitted by factories, power plants and diesel-burning vehicles.<br />
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<a href="http://www.caricoair.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.caricoair.com/images/airgroup.jpg" width="454" height="149"></a>Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-17247930660231604552011-08-31T02:16:00.004-04:002011-09-02T13:02:51.570-04:00Can your sleeping patters affect your cardiovascular health?Recent studies have now linked the lack of proper sleep with hypertension. So what constitutes as "proper sleep"? Studies have shown that in order for our bodies to reach a restorative physical and mental sleep state, we should be reaching the slow-wave stage of sleep regularly. This "slow-wave" phase of sleep is also essential for metabolic and good heart health. The more time one spends in this phase of sleep, the more their body is able to restore itself from daily physical and mental stresses. <br />
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<b>"Compared to men who spent at least 17% of their sleep time in the slow-wave phase, those who spent less than 4% in this restful state had 83% higher odds of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) years later, the study found."</b><br />
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This is not the first time sleep disorders have been linked to heart health. Sleep problems have been linked to high blood pressure before. Sleep apnea, a chronic disorder in which a person wakes up struggling for breath several times during the night, is strongly linked to hypertension, although it’s not clear whether the disorder causes high blood pressure or vice versa—or whether the two conditions feed each other.<br />
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Untangling the relationship has been tricky in part because obesity increases the risk of both high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Obesity could play a role in the link between slow-wave sleep and hypertension as well; in a previous analysis, the authors of the current research found that insufficient slow-wave sleep was related to obesity.<br />
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In the new study, published today in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, researchers at the University of California–San Diego and Harvard University assessed the sleep quality of the participants using polysomnography, a technique in which electrodes are used to track brain activity.<br />
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All of the men had normal blood pressure when they underwent the test, which was performed on a single night in their own beds (as opposed to in a sleep lab). When the researchers followed up with the men an average of 3.5 years later, roughly 31% of the study participants had developed hypertension.<br />
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"an important aspect of successful aging is the preservation of good sleep quality,” says Eve Van Cauter, PhD, the director of the Sleep, Metabolism, and Health Center at the University of Chicago.<br />
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So how do you make sure you're getting the proper amount of sleep? By practicing proper sleep hygiene: going to bed and waking up at the same time each day while avoiding alcohol and tobacco before bedtime. <br />
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<b>But what if you're doing all these things but you're still waking up irritable, tired, & moody? Maybe you should look further....further into your bedroom that is...Is what you're sleeping on supporting a restful nights sleep or are you tossing and turning to gain comfort all night? It's not how long you sleep that matters, it's how deep you sleep!<br />
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<iframe width="454" height="370" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VNBXMBqCbDk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959007362929132867.post-10753928549271326592011-05-18T00:49:00.000-04:002011-05-18T00:49:34.664-04:00Bottled water recalled for mold contamination<b>Many people turn to bottle water as a convenient way to get, what in their minds is, "clean, pure, water" at a reasonable price. They often only take into account the price of a bottle or case of water at a time and don't ever consider the long term costs. In reality, purchasing bottled water can be 2-3 times the price of a gallon of gasoline; inconvenient to carry and store; and may not be fresh because it can be bottled up to 2 years before purchase. <br />
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What's even worse is that we don't really know how pure our "pure spring water" in a bottle really is. Do you know how safe your bottled water is? A recent finding in Arkansas resulting in the recall of a batch of Montain Pure bottled drinking water for mold contamination! Read along for the details on this finding...<br />
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The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced Monday that test results on a sample taken from certain lots of Mountain Pure bottled drinking water contained biological contamination. The company voluntarily recalled a batch of its mold-tainted bottled water. of lots marked with a four-digit time code.<br />
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The recalled Mountain Pure water bottles are etched with legends bearing a date by which they should be consumed. The Health Department said the batch involved in the recall is labeled "Best By 2-27-2013 MPWA" or "Best By 2-28-2013 MPWA."<br />
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The Health Department said the contamination showed up in testing of some bottles shipped to Clinton after that city's water system failed last week.<br />
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Dr. William L. Mason, the agency's branch chief for preparedness and emergency response, said it was unlikely that a healthy person would get sick from drinking the water, but people with a weakened immune system might be at higher risk.<br />
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In school we were taught the importance of consuming 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables as part of the food pyramid....<br />
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As adults, life keeps us so busy that we barely can grab that "apple a day" in an attempt to keep the doctor away...Many of us barely have the time to stop and have three decent meals a day much less factor in that many servings of fruits and vegetables; so in reality how on earth can we begin to think of consuming 5-9 servings of fruits AND vegetables a day!? It's simple...by juicing fresh fruits and vegetables. <br />
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Juicing can lower the risk of:<br />
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* Heart disease<br />
* Cancer<br />
* High blood preasure<br />
* Diabetes<br />
* Osteoporosis<br />
* Artriris<br />
* Colds and flu<br />
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Many of us can't imagine where to begin...what to juice, how much to juice, how many times a day to juice? <br />
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The answer is quite simple...start with drinking 2 glasses of fresh juice a day, try to get to 4 glasses a day with a balanced diet and you'll be feeling great! So what do you juice? Start with a simple mix of fruits and vegetables. <br />
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The Potassium Broth is my favorite recipe base:<br />
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Handful of parsley<br />
Handful of spinach<br />
4-5 carrots, greens removed<br />
2 stalks celery <br />
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I like to add a piece of ginger, half a cucumber, a handful of kale, and/or half a green apple to the mix...it lightens it up a bit and the green apple gives it a fresh taste...<br />
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In reality, you can play with the mix anyway you'd like...juicing gives you all the minerals and nutrients your body isn't getting and you can mix it up with some of your favorites...try a beet instead of a carrot one day...throw some citrus in the mix, maybe some asparagus instead of spinach! Have some fun with it...<br />
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Once your body starts getting its much needed 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies a day, your skin will start to glow, your energy levels will rise, and overall you're going to look and feel fantastic! <br />
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Happy Juicing! <br />
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For decades, products containing Teflon have been the topic of controversy as it was proven that Teflon could be linked to a variety of illnesses including, but not limited to, thyroid disorders and birth defects. These illnesses have not only been limited to humans but have also been linked to the deaths of many household pets.<br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;">"In two to five minutes on a conventional stovetop, cookware coated with Teflon and other non-stick surfaces can exceed temperatures at which the coating breaks apart and emits toxic particles and gases linked to hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pet bird deaths and an unknown number of human illnesses each year, according to tests commissioned by Environmental Working Group (<a href="http://www.ewg.org/reports/toxicteflon">EWG)."</a></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">A study from West Virginia School of Medicine</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">, which will be published in the Journal of The Endocrine Society</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">, has sparked new controversy over a key chemical in Teflon.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> The study found that women who have higher levels of perfluorocarbon in their bodies have a higher chance of an early onset to menopause. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Can you believe it!? Many of us work so hard at choosing the right foods necessary to create a healthy balance in our life and we take the time to prepare healthy meals for our family & friends using only the finest ingredients. Can you imagine, your family's health can be so drastically impacted by the cookware you use? Here's just another reason why it is not only important to chose the right foods, but what is most important is how and in what you prepare them in. </span></span><br />
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Red Snapper with Spinach, Pecans, & Tomatoes<br />
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1 1/2 lb of fresh Red Snapper (approximately 4 small filets) <br />
Juice from 2 limes <br />
1/4 tsp cayanne pepper <br />
1/4 tsp sea salt<br />
1 tsp Lysander Organic Fish Rub <br />
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans <br />
10-ounce package fresh spinach, stemmed and washed <br />
1 fresh tomatoes, sliced<br />
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1. Rinse Snapper fillets with the lime juice Lightly rub dry seasonings over both sides of the Snapper fillets <br />
2. Place filets of snapper in Ultra Tech II layer chopped pecans, spinach, and sliced tomatoes on the fillets Cook fish on low covered with open valve until lid whistles <br />
3. When lid whistles (approximately 5-6 minutes), close Ultra Tech valve and remove from stove. Let sit for an additional 3 minutes and serve.Carico Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343573786766531484noreply@blogger.com2