See this at: reddit.com| Added on 08/29/07

That isn't the one I was thinking of. I thought the one I saw was on kenkifer.com, but I can't find it now... if anyone knows a link, please post! EDIT: this study: http://www.johnforester.com/NatSafCouncil/NSC.htm shows some "accident by type"... See more

That isn't the one I was thinking of. I thought the one I saw was on kenkifer.com, but I can't find it now... if anyone knows a link, please post! EDIT: this study: http://www.johnforester.com/NatSafCouncil/NSC.htm shows some "accident by type" statistics. Theirs says 20% vehicle-related, 30% "falls", and 50% "other"... This study: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/07/1993846/38477 also has accident type statistics; broken down differently but with similar evidence. See less

See this at: blog.thesietch.org| Added on 08/29/07

Written by The Naib It’s Wednesday, that means its time once again for my weekly article from GreenOptions. I write for them each Wednesday. That means The Sietch gets last weeks article :) Enjoy. If I told you that I was going to give you a magic... See more

Written by The Naib It’s Wednesday, that means its time once again for my weekly article from GreenOptions. I write for them each Wednesday. That means The Sietch gets last weeks article :) Enjoy. If I told you that I was going to give you a magic device that would save you money, save the planet, and, oh yeah, firm up that flab you have been carrying around with you for the last couple of year (all for three easy payments of $19.95!), what would you say? Most people would be pretty stoked, but when I tell people that this magic device is a bicycle, the thrill dies down a little. I have been in love with bike riding for years now, from the flat open roads of Ohio, to the bustling SUV traffic of Austin, the winding roads of Cape Cod, and now the horn-honking traffic of Boston. When I tell people that I ride my bike to work they say "that’s great" as they look at me like I might be a couple cards short of a deck. For most people, the conversation stops there, but for those of us who get... See less

See this at: codinghorror.com| Added on 08/28/07

I spend almost every waking moment in front of a computer. I'm what you might call an indoor enthusiast. I've been lucky because I haven't experienced any kind of computer-related injury due to my prolonged use of computers, but it is a very real... See more

I spend almost every waking moment in front of a computer. I'm what you might call an indoor enthusiast. I've been lucky because I haven't experienced any kind of computer-related injury due to my prolonged use of computers, but it is a very real professional risk. I get some occasional soreness in my hands or wrists, mostly after marathon binges where I've clearly overdone it-- but that's about the extent of it. All too many of my friends have struggled with long-term back pain or hand pain. While you can (and should) exercise your body and hands to strengthen them, there's one part of this equation I've been ignoring. I've been on a quest for the ultimate computer desk for a few years now, and I've talked at length about the value of investing in a great chair. But I hadn't considered whether my current desk and chair is configured properly to fit my body. What about the ergonomics of your computer workstation? The OSHA has an official page on computer workstation ergonomics, which... See less

See this at: ballchair.com| Added on 08/28/07

Introducing the Sit-A-Round™ Ball Chair The Sit-A-Round™ ball chair is a patented dynamic seating design for the workplace or home office. The use of a large inflated vinyl ball as the seat of the chair is based on the principle of "active sitting".... See more

Introducing the Sit-A-Round™ Ball Chair The Sit-A-Round™ ball chair is a patented dynamic seating design for the workplace or home office. The use of a large inflated vinyl ball as the seat of the chair is based on the principle of "active sitting". The Sit-A-Round™ ball chair has several features that make it easy to use while providing stability, including a height adjustment mechanism, swivel capability and casters for ease of movement. It stores easily under a desk. Design Based on the Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is recognized the world over as a revolutionary method developed for maintaining the health and efficiency of the body. The technique stresses the importance of re-educating the muscular system as a means to achieve physical and mental well being. It is helpful in the areas of stress management and pain reduction. See less

See this at: reddit.com| Added on 08/22/07

Much reading and experimenting with my own diet has lead me to the following conclusion: Calories is king. Eat less than you burn, and you'll lose weight. But that's far easier said than done - so do it any way you can. Decide how many calories... See more

Much reading and experimenting with my own diet has lead me to the following conclusion: Calories is king. Eat less than you burn, and you'll lose weight. But that's far easier said than done - so do it any way you can. Decide how many calories you'll eat, and then eat them any way you want, and don't worry: * Prefer one big meal a day? Eat that, you'll lose weight. * Prefer lots of little meals scattered about? Eat that, you'll lose weight. * Prefer to starve yourself? Do that, you'll lose weight. * Lots of discipline during the week, like to let loose on weekends? Do that, you'll lose weight. * Want to eat 1250 calories worth of chocolate a day and nothing else? Do that, you'll lose weight (and feel like crap, but hey). Diets don't fail because we starve ourself or skip breakfast or drink diet soda or whatever. They fail because we quit. Calories is the most important factor in a diet, but compliance is the second - and everything else can be ignored if one or the other is at risk. See less

See this at: coopamerica.org| Added on 08/20/07

Free with membership, Real Money is our 8 page, bimonthly newsletter packed with: | Ways to live green without spending more Alerts about hidden health dangers Easy-to-follow steps to socially responsible saving and investing Real ideas for how to... See more

Free with membership, Real Money is our 8 page, bimonthly newsletter packed with: | Ways to live green without spending more Alerts about hidden health dangers Easy-to-follow steps to socially responsible saving and investing Real ideas for how to live simply with more joy Plus, great discounts to green businesses. See less

See this at: scientistlive.com| Added on 08/16/07

Antibacterial soaps show no health benefits over plain soaps and, in fact, may render some common antibiotics less effective, says a University of Michigan public health professor. In the first known comprehensive analysis of whether antibacterial... See more

Antibacterial soaps show no health benefits over plain soaps and, in fact, may render some common antibiotics less effective, says a University of Michigan public health professor. In the first known comprehensive analysis of whether antibacterial soaps work better than plain soaps, Allison Aiello of the U-M School of Public Health and her team found that washing hands with an antibacterial soap was no more effective in preventing infectious illness than plain soap. Moreover, antibacterial soaps at formulations sold to the public do not remove any more bacteria from the hands during washing than plain soaps. Because of the way the main active ingredient – triclosan - in many antibacterial soaps reacts in the cells, it may cause some bacteria to become resistant to commonly used drugs such as amoxicillin, the researchers say. These changes have not been detected at the population level, but e-coli bacteria bugs adapted in lab experiments showed resistance when exposed to as much as 0.1... See less

See this at: pickthebrain.com| Added on 08/13/07

If you have a real problem with excess spending, try this test. For a week, give yourself $70 cash, and put away all credit cards. This forces you to live on $10 a day. When you are faced with a strict income, it forces you to be very careful in what... See more

If you have a real problem with excess spending, try this test. For a week, give yourself $70 cash, and put away all credit cards. This forces you to live on $10 a day. When you are faced with a strict income, it forces you to be very careful in what you spend. It will make you realise what is really indispensable and which spending is mere extravagance. This will also force you to be inventive. For example, rather than spending $15 on a take away lunch, you may make your own. Quite often, by taking these steps we realize our previous spending habits were not at all essential to our happiness. 3. How Much do you Spend? It is easy to forget how much we spend. For example, with credit cards we don’t see the money leave our wallet so it, somehow, seems less real. Most people in debt live in denial at how much they spend on certain items; when faced with their true expenditure it can often be a shock. For example, maybe you get two takeaway coffee’s per day and one pastry. This can easily... See less

Highlights: 2. The $70 dollar test

See this at: denxero.com| Added on 08/03/07

If you came to this article hoping for me to reveal some brand new, cutting edge, top secret exercise that will magically turn you into a barrel chested stud over night then I’m afraid you’re in for some severe disappointment. The truth is that the... See more

If you came to this article hoping for me to reveal some brand new, cutting edge, top secret exercise that will magically turn you into a barrel chested stud over night then I’m afraid you’re in for some severe disappointment. The truth is that the most effective movements for building an impressive chest are also some of the oldest and most basic in the bodybuilding cannon. You’re not going to find anything fancy; no machines or Swiss ball variations. What you are going to find are the most effective exercises for building a massive chest and if you commit to stepping away from the pec dec and the cables and going back to basics, I guarantee you will see impressive results. See less

See this at: nhs.uk| Added on 07/30/07

Cheesy puffs, 23g Three small apples, 270g Wine gums, 40g Half a chocolate, caramel and nougat bar, 26g One spiced sausage, 25g 150g pot of fat-free Greek yoghurt plus one small banana, 80g One oatcake spread with 10g (2 tsp) peanut butter Half... See more

Cheesy puffs, 23g Three small apples, 270g Wine gums, 40g Half a chocolate, caramel and nougat bar, 26g One spiced sausage, 25g 150g pot of fat-free Greek yoghurt plus one small banana, 80g One oatcake spread with 10g (2 tsp) peanut butter Half carton beef and vegetable soup (300mls) Small pot of chocolate mousse, 125g One small sausage roll, 32g See less

See this at: spring.org.uk| Added on 07/27/07

People love to give each other advice. The web is full to bursting with all types of pseudo-psychological advice about life. The problem is, how much of this is based on real scientific evidence? Well, here on PsyBlog we've got the scientific... See more

People love to give each other advice. The web is full to bursting with all types of pseudo-psychological advice about life. The problem is, how much of this is based on real scientific evidence? Well, here on PsyBlog we've got the scientific evidence. So here's my top 10 list of what you can learn practically from the psychological research discussed here recently. 1. How to detect lies Lies are extremely difficult to detect. Research shows the average person barely does any better than chance. Part of the reason may be there's so much misinformation about how to detect lies floating around. Check out exactly how to detect lies. 2. How to make your smile more attractive, more trustworthy and less dominant This psychology study found that a long-onset smile (0.5s onset) is seen as more authentic and flirtatious than a short-onset smile (0.1s). On top of this, the researchers found long-onset smiles were perceived as more attractive, more trustworthy and less dominant. Head tilting also... See less

See this at: cockeyed.com| Added on 07/16/07

Photographic Height/Weight Chart - Under Construction. Visit the introduction for more information.

Photographic Height/Weight Chart - Under Construction. Visit the introduction for more information. See less

See this at: cnn.com| Added on 07/12/07

An apology includes real repair work: not just saying "I'm sorry." Often there will be nothing tangible to repair; hearts and relationships are broken more often than physical objects. In such cases, your efforts should focus on restoring the other... See more

An apology includes real repair work: not just saying "I'm sorry." Often there will be nothing tangible to repair; hearts and relationships are broken more often than physical objects. In such cases, your efforts should focus on restoring the other person's dignity. The question "What else do you want me to do?" can start this process. If you ask it sincerely, really listen to the answer and act on the other party's suggestions, you'll be honoring their feelings, perspective and experience. The knowledge that one is heard and valued has incredible healing power; it can mend even seemingly irreparable wounds. When you really apologize, you should feel good about yourself. An effective apology is, as Lazare puts it, "an act of honesty, an act of humility, an act of commitment, an act of generosity, and an act of courage." But there's no guarantee that the other person involved will share your warm fuzzies. The final gallant act of apology is to release your former victim from any... See less

See this at: seatguru.com| Added on 06/28/07

On every plane page, there is an In-Flight Amenity box. The amenity icons pictured in the box represent the services that are available on a particular aircraft. Click on the individual icons for more details and links to additional information. If... See more

On every plane page, there is an In-Flight Amenity box. The amenity icons pictured in the box represent the services that are available on a particular aircraft. Click on the individual icons for more details and links to additional information. If an icon is not pictured, that service is not offered on the aircraft. Airline Information When you select an airline from the left-hand menu, you'll be taken to that airline's General Information page which provides quick links and contact information. From the General page, you can navigate the airline's information pages for tips on Check-in, Baggage, Unaccompanied Minors and Traveling with Infants and Pets. Site Instructions * Select the airline you are flying using the alphabetized menu on the left. * From the airline's General Information page, navigate the airline's information pages for tips on Check-in, Baggage, Unaccompanied Minors and Traveling with Infants and Pets. * Once the General Information page has launched, a list of... See less

See this at: survivaltopics.com| Added on 06/28/07

The expert survival skills and know-how you have accumulated through practice and experience will serve you well. When the real thing comes along, you will be prepared and adept at staying alive. Where others have perished, as a survivor you will... See more

The expert survival skills and know-how you have accumulated through practice and experience will serve you well. When the real thing comes along, you will be prepared and adept at staying alive. Where others have perished, as a survivor you will know you can make it. And that is a good feeling to be sure. More Survival Topics on Page 4 * Email this Survival Topic to a Friend Comment on the Survival Topics article "The 5 Basic Survival Skills". Your comment will await moderation before being posted. Your name: Your location: Add your comments here: Trevor Doyle Washington DC I like the list but disagree with the prioritization. Here's my version... 1- Respiration protection 2- Preservation of consiousness 3- Blood-loss prevention 4- Body temperature stabilization 5- Hydration 6- Communication 7- Nutrition Once you get past these seven then you can prioritize the others. You'll notice that the first five are First Aid related. You have First Aid at the bottom of the list. Making fire is... See less

See this at: ririanproject.com| Added on 06/26/07

“One way to break up any kind of tension is good deep breathing.” - Byron Nelson Like the invisible breeze that sends a sailboat on its journey, breathing supports life in you, filling your sails with vitality. You can survive without food or water... See more

“One way to break up any kind of tension is good deep breathing.” - Byron Nelson Like the invisible breeze that sends a sailboat on its journey, breathing supports life in you, filling your sails with vitality. You can survive without food or water for a limited time, but you cannot live without oxygen for more than a few minutes. With each breath, cells are replenished with oxygen and the energy to perform all kinds of essential functions. Cells that do not receive oxygen eventually become cancerous. Breathing is one of the main ways the body detoxifies. The lung itself is a detoxification organ, drawing in oxygen while eliminating carbon dioxide and other toxins. Experts estimate that proper breathing helps your body eliminate toxins 15 times faster than poor, shallow breathing. You’ll not only be healthier, but you’ll be able to perform better (mentally and physically) and, of course, be less stressed and more relaxed. When you are relaxed, you breathe more calmly and deeply than... See less

See this at: ririanproject.com| Added on 06/26/07

“To do nothing is sometimes a good remedy.” - Hippocrates We all know some remedy myths or old wives tales, but some of them have no effect on conditions, ailments, or illnesses of the human body. If you try any of these myths, you may run the risk... See more

“To do nothing is sometimes a good remedy.” - Hippocrates We all know some remedy myths or old wives tales, but some of them have no effect on conditions, ailments, or illnesses of the human body. If you try any of these myths, you may run the risk of having an adverse reaction or the opposite result of what you would like to happen. So here are ten classic emergency fixes that definitely won’t do in a pinch: 1. Sucking Venom From a Snakebite Cutting the skin of a snakebite victim to suck out the poison may be a classic first-aid technique, but doctors now say it’s useless and even dangerous. “Cutting and sucking, or applying a tourniquet or ice does nothing to help,” says Dr. Robert Barish, an emergency physician at the University of Maryland. The outdated measures “may do more harm than good by delaying prompt medical care, contaminating the wound or by damaging nerves and blood vessels,” Barish says in an article released by the university’s School of Medicine and the Rocky Mountain... See less

See this at: autos.aol.com| Added on 05/26/07

Watch Your Hands Airbags save lives, but many a police officer has been unnecessarily injured because their hands were over the airbag when it went off. At the school for law enforcement driving instructors I recently attended, the story was told of... See more

Watch Your Hands Airbags save lives, but many a police officer has been unnecessarily injured because their hands were over the airbag when it went off. At the school for law enforcement driving instructors I recently attended, the story was told of an officer who was driving with his wrist draped over the top of the steering wheel. His attention was diverted by the in-car computer and he smashed into a car that suddenly pulled in front of him: the deploying airbag broke his lower arm and caused his own hand to break out his front teeth. While driving straight, police instructors say that your hands should be at 3 and 9 o'clock on the steering wheel. If you MUST be lazy, try 4 and 8 o'clock. Also, the police instructors say, learn the "shuffle steering" technique where the left hand never ventures to the right side of the wheel and vice versa. To turn right, first pull down with the right hand. Next release the right hand grip while pushing up with the left hand and raising the right... See less

See this at: beauty.about.com| Added on 05/17/07

From Julyne Derrick, Your Guide to Beauty. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Many people incorrectly assume dry skin leads to wrinkles and that moisturizers can prevent them. Not true. Research shows 90 percent of wrinkles are caused by the sun's UVA... See more

From Julyne Derrick, Your Guide to Beauty. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Many people incorrectly assume dry skin leads to wrinkles and that moisturizers can prevent them. Not true. Research shows 90 percent of wrinkles are caused by the sun's UVA light and sun damage is the #1 cause of premature aging in women and men. Why are UVA rays so bad? Even at low-level exposures, UVA light breaks down collagen, which causes wrinkles. Even worse, scientists have found that UVA is the main culprit for many melanomas because it reaches deep into the underlying support structure of the skin. Your options for sun protection are SPF moisturizers, basic sunscreens or tinted moisturizers. See less

See this at: natural-connection.c...| Added on 04/29/07

WHAT'S IN YOUR CHEESE? By Sally Clinton We've recently received a lot of requests from members who are interested in finding out which cheeses are vegetarian. Others have asked for information about dairy products in general. As a result, we've... See more

WHAT'S IN YOUR CHEESE? By Sally Clinton We've recently received a lot of requests from members who are interested in finding out which cheeses are vegetarian. Others have asked for information about dairy products in general. As a result, we've compiled the following information about cheese companies that do carry vegetarian cheese, and a brief explanation of some of the reasons many vegetarians choose not to consume cheese or other dairy products. WHY WOULDN'T CHEESE BE VEGETARIAN?!? A crucial ingredient in the production of most commercial cheeses is an enzyme that comes from the lining of the stomach of calves,called rennet. Sometimes an enzyme from pigs is also used. Obviously, this is of concern to vegetarians, since these are products obtained from slaughtered animals. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, `rennet' is actually the lining of the fourth stomach of calves and other young ruminants, but this term is also used to refer to the enzyme that is extracted from... See less

See this at: diet-blog.com| Added on 04/26/07

* Siryn on Skinny Models: Telling It Like It Is: Thanx Dr.J. I missed it this morning but my cousin usually tapes Good ... * Duncan on What Do 300 Calorie Meals Look Like?: Jesus, I eat way too much.... * Jim on High Blood Pressure: Forget Pills, Eat... See more

* Siryn on Skinny Models: Telling It Like It Is: Thanx Dr.J. I missed it this morning but my cousin usually tapes Good ... * Duncan on What Do 300 Calorie Meals Look Like?: Jesus, I eat way too much.... * Jim on High Blood Pressure: Forget Pills, Eat Chocolate: Genn said:I enjoy .5 ounces of dark (75-85%) ... * Donna on iGallop: Great Abs While Sitting Down?: I have one. We splurged at Christmas. Love it. There is an exercise... * Fairycloud9 on Everyone Needs Fat Friends?: SORRY, THE ABOUVE COMMENT WAS DIRECTED TO JANE'S. IT DIDN'T QUATE WHAT... More comments... See less

See this at: nature.com| Added on 04/22/07

For full access to the site and the archive, subscribe here: | To receive all the daily news in your inbox each week, sign up for our email alert here: | To see the latest news visit our homepage:

For full access to the site and the archive, subscribe here: | To receive all the daily news in your inbox each week, sign up for our email alert here: | To see the latest news visit our homepage: See less

See this at: washingtonpost.com| Added on 04/08/07

HE EMERGED FROM THE METRO AT THE L'ENFANT PLAZA STATION AND POSITIONED HIMSELF AGAINST A WALL BESIDE A TRASH BASKET. By most measures, he was nondescript: a youngish white man in jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt and a Washington Nationals baseball cap.... See more

HE EMERGED FROM THE METRO AT THE L'ENFANT PLAZA STATION AND POSITIONED HIMSELF AGAINST A WALL BESIDE A TRASH BASKET. By most measures, he was nondescript: a youngish white man in jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt and a Washington Nationals baseball cap. From a small case, he removed a violin. Placing the open case at his feet, he shrewdly threw in a few dollars and pocket change as seed money, swiveled it to face pedestrian traffic, and began to play. It was 7:51 a.m. on Friday, January 12, the middle of the morning rush hour. In the next 43 minutes, as the violinist performed six classical pieces, 1,097 people passed by. Almost all of them were on the way to work, which meant, for almost all of them, a government job. L'Enfant Plaza is at the nucleus of federal Washington, and these were mostly mid-level bureaucrats with those indeterminate, oddly fungible titles: policy analyst, project manager, budget officer, specialist, facilitator, consultant. See less

See this at: slate.msn.com| Added on 04/08/07

By Ulrich Boser Posted Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 7:24 AM ET The first time I used ear plugs, I thought I'd reached nirvana. I was trying to study in my college dorm room while my roommate blasted the Grateful Dead so loudly it would have made Jerry... See more

By Ulrich Boser Posted Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at 7:24 AM ET The first time I used ear plugs, I thought I'd reached nirvana. I was trying to study in my college dorm room while my roommate blasted the Grateful Dead so loudly it would have made Jerry Garcia's ears ring. So I rolled a set of foam plugs between my fingers, pushed them deep into my ears, and—silence. How sweet! How golden! It was the start of a long and quiet affair. I now regularly wear foam ear plugs when I'm reading, working, and sleeping. In fact, I recently realized that some days I wear my plugs for 16 hours or more, longer than I use any other personal item, including my computer, glasses, and clothes. That insight made me sigh loudly—and so I quickly pushed the stopples back into my ears. My passion for plugs is twofold. One, I have the attention span of a small terrier, and the silence helps me concentrate. I also live and work in a 90-year-old, urban apartment building in which aural interruptions are constant.... See less

Highlights: What's the best way to loan a poor entrepreneur $20?

See this at: news.independent.co....| Added on 04/04/07

If you plan to visit France this summer, be sure to try a bottle or two of Madiran. The appellation, which is just within sight of the Pyrenees, produces what may be the healthiest wine in the world. Madiran, made with at least 40 per cent tannat... See more

If you plan to visit France this summer, be sure to try a bottle or two of Madiran. The appellation, which is just within sight of the Pyrenees, produces what may be the healthiest wine in the world. Madiran, made with at least 40 per cent tannat grapes, is deep purple, tannic and delicious with a bowl of hearty vegetable soup. And its levels of a plant chemical that is essential for heart health are among the highest of any wine. Madiran wine can be bought in Britain through a few specialist merchants, but it is generally regarded as too tannic for we British, who are more accustomed to the highly processed, over-sweet, easy-drinking wines of the New World. To Roger Corder, these wines from the Gers region of south-west France have a special appeal. Corder, a pharmacologist and Professor of Experimental Therapeutics at the William Harvey Research Institute at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London, was drawn to the region by a puzzle that has long taxed doctors: why is it that the French... See less

See this at: approachanxiety.com| Added on 04/01/07

“To see without being seen is a banal phantasm–this is the fate of the voyeur. Being seen without seeing is a more original move–this is the fate of the idol. Capturing the other’s gaze without returning it.” - Jean Beaudrillard One of the most... See more

“To see without being seen is a banal phantasm–this is the fate of the voyeur. Being seen without seeing is a more original move–this is the fate of the idol. Capturing the other’s gaze without returning it.” - Jean Beaudrillard One of the most important aspects to becoming an attractive, confident guy is learning to be comfortable with being seen. It is about getting comfortable with being in the spotlight. On Saturday night we arrive early at the bar to make sure we don’t have to wait on a line outside. It isn’t crowded yet, but there are people there. Some are standing at the bar. But there seems to be a larger gap in the middle of the room where no one is standing. I walk over and stand in the middle of the room. It feels uncomfortable for a moment. My body tells me it would much rather stay glued to the wall with a beer in my hand. My posture tries to tell me that if I am going to stand all alone in the middle of the room that I probably should take up as little space as possible,... See less

See this at: health.msn.com| Added on 03/23/07

You probably don't think about your stomach at all during a run-unless you forget to eat something before heading out. But your midsection isn't just along for the ride. "The abdominal muscles stabilize the pelvis while you run, and the stronger they... See more

You probably don't think about your stomach at all during a run-unless you forget to eat something before heading out. But your midsection isn't just along for the ride. "The abdominal muscles stabilize the pelvis while you run, and the stronger they are and the more stamina those muscles have, the better you'll perform," says Daniel Cipriani, Ph.D., assistant professor of exercise science at San Diego State University. "When your abdominal muscles are weak, they tire out quickly and the pelvis becomes less stable, which increases your risk of incurring lower-back pain or hamstring injuries." For building pure strength-and that coveted six-pack-Cipriani recommends doing a few sets of some classic ab exercises that were rated most effective at strengthening the rectus abdominus (the long muscle extending the length of the front of the abdomen) and internal and external obliques (the muscles running along the sides of the abdomen at an angle) in a landmark study conducted at San Diego... See less

See this at: myfinancialjourney.c...| Added on 03/20/07

What I found was what appears to be a pretty fail safe cure for a sore throat over at earthclinic.com. They recommend that you you gargle with Cayenne Powder. Now before you think it’s crazy, go ahead and read the 135 people or so that have commented... See more

What I found was what appears to be a pretty fail safe cure for a sore throat over at earthclinic.com. They recommend that you you gargle with Cayenne Powder. Now before you think it’s crazy, go ahead and read the 135 people or so that have commented on the site about their amazing results. Believe me I was a little skeptical at first too and the thought of gargling with cayenne pepper powder makes you cringe, but honestly it is not that bad, not even near as bad as a common sore throat. You don’t really taste the cayenne at all and the only part that burns a little is when you spit it out the tip of your tongue burns a little bit and if you get it on your lips it will also burn a little, but nothing unbearable at all and nothing that won’t go away with a quick rinse of fresh water (note don’t gargle the fresh water as you want the cayenne to stay on your throat and work its magic.) My Recipe I don’t think there is really a science to this thing as if you read around there are tons of... See less