The VMA Rxs For Better Health!

                                      A Toast To Better Health! 

Last night  the VMAs were held in California.
What are the VMAs?
The MTV music video awards. 

And although the show was fairly tame, the real partying happened
after the show. The after party. 
And don't let the stars fool you, with their spinning classes, Pilates,
green smoothies, egg white omelets, and tofu tacos, a lot of them like 
to drink. And we mean a ton. 

If you're like the stars in this regard and want some drinks that
not only taste good, but are good for you, you're in luck. 
Listed below, are 3 drinks that not only taste great, they'll also make you
healthier. 
Alcohol making you healthier? 
Yes, when drunk in moderate amounts- it can...
* help you build and maintain strong bones.
* prevent the wear and tear of your brain,
 less chances of getting Alzheimer's
* help you keep your weight in check
* safeguard your heart
* rev up your metabolism
* keep colds and flu at bay
* help you live an extra 10 yrs. longer
Not sure this is true?
Well, it is and to get these benefits, make sure to add a little
coconut milk, coconut water, spices and herbs,
coffee, tea and chocolate to your alcohol. 

Now, on to the drinks...
a) A Mango-Peach Surprise--
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mango puree
8 oz. mango nectar or orange juice
2 oz. peach schnapps
Grenadine
Sparkling white wine or Prosecco
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Directions: 
Puree a cup of mango before you start. Puree some mango in the blender. 
After that, place the mango, the nectar or O.J. and peach schnapps
 into a pitcher and add a few drops of grenadine. Stir well and pour the
mango-peach drink into 4 champagne flutes. And pour on a little 
sparkling wine or (prosecco) on top. Serves 4. 
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The benefits:
Mangoes can ease belly bloat and help cancer cells (especially breast and colon)
self-destruct.
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Apple-Cider Zen-gria.
It's rumored that ABC newsman George Stephanopoulos eats and apple
a day, so maybe he'll enjoy this drink. 
Ingredients: 
1 bottle Pinot Noir or Rose--750 ml
2 1/2 cups apple cider*
1/2 cup triple sec
1 apple sliced and diced
1 orange
2 whole cloves*
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Directions: 
In a tall pitcher, mix all of the ingredients and stir. 
Place in the refrigerator for 2 hrs. or overnight.
* Use apple cider, the stuff that's available in the fall and not the 
vinegar.
And you may want to take the 2 cloves out as someone may not 
see them and choke on them.
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The benefits: 
Apples contain special compounds that'll help you stay cold and flu-free.
And the cloves, keep your upper respiratory system in tip-top shape
and keep your body free of inflammation. 
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Drink no. 3-
A Bloody Maria-
What's the no. 1 drink ordered at brunch?
If you said a bloody Mary, give yourself a hand. 
Ingredients: 
A few sprigs of basil 
3 oz. of golden tequila*
24 oz. Bloody Mary mix
Chipotle hot pepper sauce
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Directions: 
In a pitcher, muddle the basil with the tequila.
Muddle means to mash it with a wooden spoon to release
the oils from the basil. Add the bloody Mary mix and 10 drops of
hot sauce and stir well. Pour into 3 ice-filled glasses.
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The benefits; 

Basil helps reduce aches and pain, erase acne and other blemishes
and taking in the scent--will help you calm down and lower stress levels.
* Tequila- Help struggling actor George Clooney, how?
By buying some of his tequila. He and Cindy Crawford's husband-
Rande Gerber are in business together, the name of their tequila--Casamigos!
Look for it.

So, that's it, and if you thought only bad things happened as a result of drinking,
you're wrong, it's overdoing it that causes the fights, the drunk driving arrests, the promiscuity, the health problems and sometimes early and painful deaths.
But drink it  in moderation and you can become younger,
smarter and healthier.
And one last tip- for more great recipes like the ones listed above--head on over to Amazon.com/the kindle store and download a copy of--see title to the right.
Do it today and have dozens of healthy alcoholic recipes at your fingertips.
Remember, a percentage of the profits goes to struggling actor--
George Clooney!
Thank-You!

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

The Hot and Spicy Rx To Stop a Bad Habit!

                               Just Say No! 
To Cigarettes!
If you're one of the millions out there struggling to give up smoking, don't 
feel bad, you're not alone.
Thanks to a  recent photo from  an online tabloid magazine there's also a big star who also
continues to indulge.
The big star:
Chrissy Teigen and even though you might not think of her as a "big" star,
there are a lot of people who do.

Well, Ms. Teigen certainly isn't the only star who continues to smoke even
though the reports of what it can do to one's health and looks have been documented
for some 40 yrs. now.
Some other stars who aren't getting the message are...
Rhianna, Miley Cyrus, Ben Affleck, Robin Thicke and Brad Pitt.
And if you're like them but really want to quit, head to your kitchen cabinet and
take out some black pepper. 
Black pepper? 
Yes, the less than $3.00 spice can help put an end to the nicotine cravings
for good.
How so?
Black pepper has something in it called "motivating molecules" and these
molecules bolster willpower by increasing energy levels and happiness hormones.
Plus, like nicotine, pepper has a stimulating effect on the brain, so it satisfies your
cravings in a safer way. 

Your Rx to quit:
Whenever the urge to light up strikes, sniff some black pepper.
That's it- no meditation, no snapping the wrist with a rubber band, 
no chewing gum or no Dr. prescribed pills, just good-old black pepper.
And lastly, make sure to carry some pepper with you, to school, work, etc.
Carry a few peppercorns, or carry a small bottle or get some black pepper oil,
(one brand to try) Eden's garden Black Pepper Oil, find it online at Amazon.com.
And also remember to change the pepper after a while, black pepper that's
been in the cabinet for a yr. or two has probably lost some of its effectiveness.
The End...
 Hopes this helps a number of people out there become "former smokers."

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

And one last thing, help us help you. How?
By heading to Amazon.com/the kindle store and looking over some of the E-Documents
that were written by 2 of the members who send us tips, recipes and remedies.
Starting in July, Amazon.com will now pay the authors if the pages of their E-books are
read. (no need to purchase the whole E-book).
And some of the titles that are available to you, are...
* Will and Kate- Make Your Marriage Divorce-Proof.
 * The 99 Best Tips To Prevent Insomnia! 
* The Flu-Fighters, Preventing and Overcoming The Common Cold.
* The Libido Boosters Just For Women. (yes ladies, there is Viagra out there
  for you, and it's at the Supermarket).
* Beauty Secrets From The World's Hottest Women, (learn why men have an
  special affinity for Danish, Australian, Brazilian, Japanese, French, Russian
  and Italian women).
* Immunity Boosters From Around The World- (learn why your Japanese,
  Australian, Irish, French, Greek, Russian and Italian brothers and sisters
   are able to live longer and avoid some very serious diseases.
* Bikinis and Sandals- (learn the simple things and natural things
   you must do, to get your body "bikini-ready."
Thanks--
JGib~~