The Today Show's Rx For Preventing Winter Colds!

                       Preventing Colds and Flu! 

Hey, did you turn into this morning's edition of cooking with Martha Stewart?
She was on the "Today Show" and she made wings.
Yes, we know, nothing unusual about that, but the way she made the wings
can help you and your loved ones prevent Fall and Winter colds. 

That's right, Ms. Stewart baked the wings instead of frying, which will help
you stay cold and flu-free and she also used plain yogurt to coat the wings (not eggs
and flour) and then sprinkled on some spices and herbs- basil, garlic powder,
oregano, turmeric and cayenne pepper and placed them in the over to bake. 
And how will this recipe help prevent colds and flu?
Plain yogurt along with spices and herbs are a great, low-cost way to keep
your immune system in tip-top shape and if you work in a large office, 
eat too much sugar, rarely exercise and are over 40, then you're immune system
needs all the help it can get. 
For Martha's recipe for great-tasting wings, go to Todayshow.com/Foods! 

And there's more, top doctor turned alternative healer Joseph Mercola, says people who can't
or don't like immunity boosters like greens, (bok choy, mustard and turnip greens,
and broccoli should start loading up on the turmeric, garlic and onion powder, 
cayenne pepper, dill, parsley, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, marjoram and sage. 
Add these spices and herbs to soups, salads, teas, or stir-fries and you'll really
bolster your immune systems for a fraction of the cost of greens, salmon and leans
cuts of beef.

So, if you really want to prevent Winter colds, make sure to get more plain yogurt 
and spices and herbs into your system. 
And lastly, of you want more info on how to stay cold and flu-free this Winter season, 
head on over to Amazon.com/the kindle store and type The Flu Fighters
and The World's Best Secrets To Never Getting Sick in the search bar.
Download these 2 E-books and really be prepared to fight off flus, colds, bugs,
germs and viruses.

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
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The Today's Show Herbal Rx For Better Health!

                            Grow Herbs Like Martha! 

If you happened to catch the "Today show" yesterday, then you were treated to
"The Domestic Goddess" Martha Stewart talking about growing herbs in your
kitchen or backyard. 
And even though Ms. Stewart told us (the viewing audience) about
how to start planting our own herbs, the types of pots to use, and the proper ways to 
water them, she left out one important tip, what tip was that? 
The benefits each herb could impart to us, (the viewing audience). 

Well, don't despair, that's why we're here, to educate you just like Ms. Stewart.
So, to get started, lets start with the herbs Ms. Stewart recommended for your
own home garden, first up....
* Mint- 
Popular in the Middle East, mint can put an end to stomach cramps and gas. 
Use it to make tea or add to a salad, fruit or vegetable.
Or pair it with eggplant, tomatoes, couscous or green peas.
And if you like peppermint and spearmint grow some of that as well. 
Peppermint can alleviate the headaches that occur when you're dieting.
And spearmint- can help get rid of facial hair. Yes, spearmint lowers the testosterone in 
your system that causes excess facial hair. Drink a cup or two a day until you see
the results you want and then stop. Women still need the hormone testosterone. 
* Oregano-
Don't you love the taste of oregano on your plate of spaghetti or pizza pie? 
So, do we. And if you want a food that has more nutrients than a bowl of spinach,
an ounce of dark Choc. or a bowl of blueberries, look no further than oregano.
And if menstrual cramp pain is too unbearable, add oregano to your tomato sauce,
fish or summer squash. Oregano also helps you develop a top-notch immune system.
* Parsley- 
Who wants to live till 100? Well, if you answered " I do" then you need to add more parsley
to your menus. One Dr. in Miami discovered that parsley is one of the best (and inexpensive) 
ways to rid your blood of toxins and germs. It also helps you get rid of bloat. (Ladies)
Add parsley to grains, salads, seafood and tomato dishes.
And one more tip, the Dr. in Miami also said that to live till 100, you must mix the
parsley with this beverage, what beverage is that? Head online to Amazon.com/the kindle 
store and type The 101 Best Ways to Live Till 100 in the search bar.
Download it and you'll also learn how actress Cameron Diaz plans on living till 100. 
* Dill-
Often overlooked as an herb, the lowly herb dill puts an end to intestinal cramps, 
working just like an antibiotic to kill off harmful intestinal bacteria like E Coli. 
Pair it with carrots, beets, cream cheese, cucumbers, eggs and salmon.
* Basil- 
Popular as ingredient in beloved pesto recipes, basil helps end minor aches and
pains, headaches and it can also put an end to blue and sour moods.
Yes, a natural antidepressant. Pair it with  Italian dishes, Pasta, bruschetta,
and slices of fresh mozzarella.
* Cilantro-
Popular in Spanish cultures, the sometimes criticized herb ("it tastes like soap") 
can remove heavy metals, (mercury) and toxins from your blood. It can also put an end
to chronic fatigue, again- by purifying your blood.
And if you're a resident of a city with tons of pollution ( L.A. San Fran, Boston,
Bejing, Tokyo, N.Y. and Atlanta) really load up on this herb.
Pair it with guacamole, seafood, corn, black beans and steak.
* Ginger-
And last, but not least, the herb that's as popular in Jamaica as salt and pepper are 
in the U.S. And if you're one who enjoys a good roller-coaster in the Summer, then 
you need to drink and eat more ginger. It helps put an end to Nausea.
And if you're pregnant and experience morning sickness, (Kim K.)
ask your Dr. or OB-Gyn if ginger is okay to take. Some say it is okay
and others say it may cause harm to the baby. 
Pair it citrus fruit, coconut, pork chops, pears, rice, relishes and teas. (green and black).

That's it, finishing off what the "Today show and Ms. Stewart" started. 

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Hollywood's Other Red Rx For Better Health!

                                    Red For Better Health! 

You may have noticed a lot of celebrities wearing red noses.
Why?
To help raise money for the less fortunate in Africa, the U.K. and
the U.S.
The charitable organization was started in England almost 3 decades ago and 
it's finally made it's way to the U.S.
If you would like to donate, by all means do so, head online to Google.com
and type Red Nose site and look for a link there.

But, if you want the benefits of red for yourself and loved ones, then make
sure to eat and wear some red.
Eat and wear red, say what? 
That's right, you can really bolster your health and your love life by eating
and wearing red.
First up, eating red.
We always hear about green veggies, green produce and green smoothies. 
But what about red foods? 
Well, there are cherries, and if you or a loved one is suffering from gout,
knee pain or insomnia, then you must eat a few cherries or drink some
tart cherry juice, (preferably mixed with water).
Now on to red cabbage, again it takes a back seat to it's more famous
relative- (green cabbage) but if you're concerned about memory loss
or plain old Alzheimer's, red cabbage can help prevent the loss of brain cells.
Red onions- Concerned about hair loss? A woman familiar with the Russian
remedy of using onion peels on one's scalp to keep locks luxurious,
found that using the peels and the juice from a red onion worked much better.
Important tip: make sure there are no cuts or abrasions on your scalp before using
the peels or the juice.
And then there are pomegranates- although they can be expensive, the seeds and juice
from this fruit can help keep your heart in tip-top shape and your skin looking
5 to 7 yrs. younger. The price of fresh pomegranates is much lower in the Fall,
stock up on them. Cut in half and squeeze the seeds for the the juice and place in
plastic containers and store the containers in your freezers.
And finally, red plums. (Yes, they're also purple or even black) and eating plenty of
plums can keep bones strong well into old age and protect skin from the Sun's harmful rays.
(yes, consider them natural sunscreen).

If you're wondering about apples, we've covered the subject awhile back, look for GMA's
Rx For Good Health. It's all about news anchor George Stephanopoulos and his
love of the red beauties.
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Now onto wearing red.
Infertility, a problem for millions and the cost of treating it can run into the thousands,
if you or someone close to you is going through it, try wearing and adorning your bedroom
with red. As in red drapes, roses (fresh) red sheets, bedspreads and lingerie. 
Why this color?
An Asian doctor practicing in England saw too many couples who struggled with infertility, 
and that's when it came to him, stop giving them expensive meds and use only natural methods.
His suggestions...
place the couples on special diets, teach them strategies
to lower stress levels, (meditation and yoga) and use the color of love (red) more.
And lastly, if you're single and a frequent visitor to bars and nightclubs, and you're
not having any luck attracting eligible men, just wear red.
Some say red really attracts the men, and if you get too much attention, turn it down by
wearing pink.

That's it's for this beautiful and slightly chilly Saturday.
Remember- if you drink this holiday weekend, do it responsibly, and
use some beer on your meat, chicken and fish, it'll lower the cancer-causing agents
that seep into foods when cooking them at high temperatures.

And lastly, if you want more foods that'll help you keep skin cancer rates low, 
head on over to Amazom.com/the kindle store and type--The Supermarket Foods
That'll  Prevent Skin Cancer, (Natural Sunscreen) in the search bar.

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Morning Show Rx Your Eyes!

                  The "Today Show" and Aging Eyes! 

If you watched The "Today Show" this morning, then you saw the segment
on aging. More specifically, aging too quickly.
One part of the body that will tell you you're aging too
quickly, are your eyes.  That's right, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, says
eyes that are dry and itchy, are one way to tell if you're
aging too quickly.

Dry eyes may not just be a sign of aging, they may also
be a sign you're sitting behind a computer for long stretches.
To fix it, have your eyes checked when you go for your next
physical and if the doctor doesn't see anything serious (glaucoma
or cataracts) then you can try the natural methods, what are they?
Eat more tuna, salmon and walnuts.
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids provide your eyes with the necessary
lubrication you need especially as you age.
Important tip: If you prefer tuna over salmon, make sure to prepare
it in a way that benefits your eyes. No white bread or mayo, and make sure
to skip the chips and the sweet treats (soda, energy drinks, Twinkies
and Snicker bars).
All of these things will cause your eyes to breakdown rapidly.
Use plain yogurt or avocado as a bread spread.

And lastly, take time each day and blink.
Turn away from your computer and blink, this is also a great
way to keep eyes lubricated. Blink every 15 mins. 10 to 15 reps.
That's it, and if you want some more great tips on how to
avoid aging and live to 100, head to Amazon.com/the kindle store,
and type The 101 Best Ways To Make It To 100.
Learn how Frank Sinatra made it to age 85, despite a lifetime 
of drinking, smoking, staying up till all hours and womanizing. 
See title to the right.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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The Today Show's Rx For Beautiful Summer Skin!

                          End Dry Scaly Skin! 

The "Today Show" cohost Savannah Guthrie hails from Arizona,
and although we're not sure she uses this product from her home
state it can help a lot of women out there.
The product: Prickly Pear.

The Prickly pear cactus plant is abundant in Arizona, (thanks to
yr. round sunshine) and it's being used to make juices (to help end
hangovers) and in beauty products.
And the subject of today's post is moisturizing Summer skin,
whether you live in Arizona or Kansas.
Prickly pear is rich in essential amino acids and water-binding
polysaccharides that hydrate and protect skin from harsh environmental
damage caused by the Sun.

To get the benefits and help your skin this Summer, head to
a health-food store (like Whole Foods) pick up a prickly pear
in the produce section, bring it home, peel it and mash it up in
a bowl. After mashing it, add a 1/4 of brown or white sugar,
head to the shower and scrub your problem areas. 
The shoulders, your cheeks, (both sets) your forehead,
your thighs and your stomach. After scrubbing, turn on the water (warm)
rinse off, leave the shower and apply your moisturizer. (Olive, canola or Coconut oil). 
Do this once or twice a week
and you'll keep skin smooth and youthful.
And one woman even mixes a little prickly pear with olive oil
and conditions her scalp, her hands and her nails.
One last tip, do the body scrubbing on the weekend, or on
your day off, why? It may cause some redness, you may want to
see how much redness will occur.

That's it, and for those out there concerned about Skin damage to 

yourself or your kids. head to Amazon.com/the kindle store and
download a copy of The Supermarket Rxs To Sun-Proof Your Skin.Don't become a victim of the Sun, let food be your Sunscreen. See title to the right.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Matt Lauer's Rx For Women!

                        Matt Lauer's Favorite Food! 

Matt Lauer just announced his favorite vegetable
on "The Today Show" this morning, what was it?
Brussels Sprouts.
That's right-what may be the "most hated vegetable" in the U.S.
is the favorite veggie of the morning news host.

The bitter taste is what turns a lot of people off, but if you prepare it
by pan frying it and then adding a sugary glaze, you can get a lot of
people who normally hated it to like or even love it.
Matt Lauer had it pan-fried  with some bacon and a glaze and it was
prepared by Food Network Chef- Giada De Laurentiis, and if you're a woman
who doesn't like it, you may want to eat it after reading the following news.
What is it?
It may help keep your thighs lean and trim.

Certain foods that trim the stomach have been written about for ages,
but nothing for the thighs.matt
But thanks to new research, that's about to change.
The researchers say that Brussel Sprouts have special compounds in them
that specifically target the problem area many women (and some men)
complain about-the thighs.

So, if you're not a Brussels Sprouts eater, and you suffer from a little extra
or a lot of skin on the thighs, you may have to become like Matt Lauer and
start eating the pint-sized cabbages.
And for those who want to eat them, but aren't sure how to 
prepare them--go online to FoodNetwork.com or Google.com
and type Recipes for Brussels Sprouts in the search bar.

And lastly, don't forget to head to Amazon.com,/ the kindle store. to download a copy of The World's Best Secrets To Never Getting Sick. 
It's especially important for those who can't afford to get sick for 
a day or a few days. Learn how people from "Faraway Places" get only 

1 cold each yr. compared to the 3 or 4 Americans get.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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The Today Show's Rx For A Longer Life!

                                       Pets For A Longer Life! 

Hoda Kotbe, the host of the 4th hour of the "Today show" is filling in
this week and doing the first 3 hours as well.
One subject Ms. Kotbe talked about is near and dear to her
heart, what was it?
Pet adoption!
She added a new 4-legged friend to her family, and if you decide
to adopt or buy a dog, it can help you live a long life.

Look below, and learn how a dog can extend your life...
a) A Healthier Heart-
Pets can lower your production of artery damaging stress hormones,
such as cortisol. And fewer damaging hormones means lower
blood pressure, and reduce your risk of having a heart attack.
b) Fewer Colds and Flu-
Yes, that's right- being exposed to animal hair and dander keeps 
your immune system in great shape and that helps you fight the invading
viruses.
c) Less Stress-
Suffer from stress or anxiety? A pet can help calm you down and calm
your nervous system. A pet can lower anxiety by 25%.
Can you name a star who suffers from anxiety and owns cats?
Taylor Swift.
d) A Leaner Figure-
Not motivated to walk or spend time outdoors?
Get a dog and they'll lead you to their leash and that will result
in a slimmer waistline. Another benefit: Walking a dog on a leash
burns 75 more calories per hr. than walking alone.
And yes, playing on the floor with a cat also counts.
e) Benefit for Kids-
Concerned about your kids and allergies?
Well, you may have to get a pet. Why? regular exposure
to animal dander trains a child's immune system to stay calm
when harmless substances (like dander, dust and pollen) are in the air-
and to focus, instead of tackling the true troublemakers-like germs, bacteria
and fungi.

So, if you weren't sure whether you wanted a dog or not, 
perhaps the information you just read will help change your mind.
It worked for Hoda Kotbe.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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The Today Show's Rx To Relieve Stress!

                          Draw Your Way To Less Stress!

If you're a fan of the "Today" show, are you catching the segment they're 
doing on lessons learned from family members.
On this morning's show-it was Al Roeker's turn. The lesson he learned from
his late father, learn to draw.

Yes, that kind of drawing, whether it's a cartoon, an animal or a human.
In fact, Al Roeker says that he doodles something everyday. 
And whether he knows it or not, Mr. Roeker is on to something, that
something: doodling can relieve stress and help put you at ease before
heading out into traffic or to the office or classroom.

How so? Researchers say that doodling a smiling face or something
else that's positive helps take your mind off something that may cause
stress.
And doodling a smiling face will help put a smile on your face, but here are
some more types of doodles that can benefit your health. 
a) A triangle- Drawing upside down triangles is a great way to relieve 
the stress before giving a speech or giving a presentation at work.
b) Figure 8's- drawing figure 8's allover a large piece of paper,
helps boost memory. In fact, some doctors use the figure 8 drawings
as a non-medicinal way to help those with memory loss.
c) Helping Kids- Do your kids have a lot of energy? Are they sniping and picking
at each other on a regular basis? Give them large pieces of paper, some
markers  and let them get creative. Kids who focus on putting pen to paper
won't focus on trying to annoy one another.
d) Nature Scenes- 
Taylor Swift who talks about her battles with anxiety, said that thinking
about the times spent outdoors with her parents selling Christmas trees,
helps calm her down and puts an end to the anxiety.  So, if you're one who
stresses quite regularly, draw some things that remind you of the outdoors...
trees, a lake or a beautiful sunset.
That's it- Another lesson learned from the folks at "The Today Show."

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Kelly Ripa's Rx For Wearing Taller Shoes!

                              Wear High Heels Like Kelly! 

Kelly Ripa makes no secret about her love affair with high heels and
at 5'2" she needs all the help she can get.
If you too, love to wear heels like Kelly or the Today's show 5' 10"
host - Savannah Guthrie, here's a tip for all you high heel
loving women.

The tip: If you're buying insoles- make sure to buy them (insoles) 
designed for high heels, you know, make sure they shift weight
off the balls of your feet. (Regular insoles distribute the weight
evenly across the foot.)

Product to try: Dr. Scholl's for High Heel Insoles, price-$9.00
per pair. Look for them at shoe stores or drugstores.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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