MDH announces winners of 2013 Community Health Awards
Awards honor public health partners for service on behalf of Minnesota's public health
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) this week announced the winners of the 2013 Community Health Awards, honoring six individuals and two groups for outstanding contributions to the state's public health system.
Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Edward Ehlinger presented the awards at the annual Community Health Conference in Brainerd. He praised the award winners for their dedication and effectiveness.
"Public health is a crucial but sometimes underappreciated field of work," Commissioner Ehlinger said. "We know healthy people and healthy communities are a cornerstone of our state's quality of life, and we thank you for your hard work to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans."
The Community Health Awards are presented each year to recognize public health professionals around the state for significant contributions to public health in Minnesota. Recipients are nominated by their peers and chosen by the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee. The 2013 Community Health Award recipients are:
Lowell Johnson, Director, Washington County Public Health and Environment
Johnson received the Jim Parker Leadership Award for passion and creativity in public health education. Johnson brings a great depth of knowledge and understanding to his work in public health, uses a collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving, and builds a fun, collegial atmosphere for solving problems.
Laura Waterman Wittstock; Author, Host, and Producer, First Person Radio (KFAI-FM, Minneapolis)
Waterman Wittstock received the Lou Fuller Award for Distinguished Service in Eliminating Health Disparities for leadership and advocacy on behalf of the region's American Indian community. Waterman Wittstock speaks to a wide and diverse audience, from youth who read her children's books, to readers of her newspaper columns, to listeners of her weekly radio show, "First Person Radio."
Carol Schefers, Public Health Nurse Director, Wright County Public Health
Schefers received the Commissioner's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Health Services for persistence in communicating the importance of public health, and commitment to community partnerships and collaboration with clinics, hospitals, schools, law enforcement, faith communities, and nonprofit organizations.
Karen Nordstrom, Councilmember, Bloomington City Council
Nordstrom received the Award for Outstanding Dedication to Local Public Health for her dedication to strengthening tobacco policies, especially those preventing youth tobacco use, and for her determination to making Bloomington a better, healthier place.
Stefan Saravia, Coordinator, Chemical Threat Preparedness, Minnesota Department of Health
Saravia received the Jack Korlath Partnership Award for his commitment to partnerships at the local, state, and national level, leading to a stronger system that is better prepared to address emergencies.
The FATHER Project Team of St. Joseph's Area Health Services Community Health
The team received a Certificate of Recognition for its innovative work in promoting responsible parenting and healthy marriages, by engaging with fathers.
The Raise it for Health Coalition
The coalition received a Certificate of Recognition for its success in raising prices on tobacco products in Minnesota as a means to deter tobacco use and raise community health.
Kathy Bystrom, Community Health Outreach Coordinator, Fairview Lakes Health Services
Bystrom received a Certificate of Recognition for her work in inspiring and fostering creative, innovative partnerships to support healthy youth and families, and her leadership and energy in serving as a champion for the youth of Forest Lake.
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Michael Schommer
MDH Communications
651-201-4998 (office)
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Friday, October 11, 2013
Latino AIDS Awareness Day set for October 15 in Minnesota
Latino AIDS Awareness Day set for October 15 in Minnesota
HIV testing opportunities planned for October
Minnesota will observe National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) on Oct. 15 to raise awareness of the higher HIV infection rates occurring among Latinos in the state and across the nation.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), 740 Latino men, women and children have been diagnosed with HIV infection in Minnesota, including 158 that have died, since 1982 when reporting first began. Currently, there are 642 Latinos living with HIV in the state. Statewide, HIV infection rates for Latinos were three times greater than for whites.
This year's NLAAD theme, "Commit to Speak," emphasizes the importance of removing the stigma around HIV by openly talking about it.
"As parents, educators or health providers, we all have a role in talking about HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health issues," said Dr. Ed Ehlinger, Minnesota Commissioner of Health. "Removing the taboo around these topics can be very beneficial in helping people learn about their disease risks and teaching them how to prevent and detect these diseases as well."
Even without a cure or vaccine, HIV infection remains highly preventable, health officials say. Ways to prevent or reduce the spread of HIV include getting tested and getting into care if infected, avoiding or delaying the start of sexual activity, decreasing the number of sexual partners, using latex condoms consistently and correctly, and avoiding the sharing of needles or equipment to tattoo, body pierce or inject drugs. Getting an HIV test is one of the most important first steps in reducing HIV rates.
"One of the ways to get people to come in for testing is to talk to them about the benefits of early treatment," said Ehlinger. "Late diagnosis of HIV is associated with increased transmission, death rates and health care costs and many of our Latinos are testing at very late stages of their HIV infection."
Health officials noted that Latinos have one of the highest percentages of ‘late testers' for HIV infection compared to other population groups in Minnesota. Late testers are those who already have AIDS by the time they test or progress to AIDS within one year of the initial HIV (non-AIDS) diagnosis.
"Limited access to prevention and care programs, cultural and language barriers, and immigration status issues all contribute to higher infection rates," said Ehlinger. "We need to increase our efforts with local community partners to help reach our Latino communities in Minnesota."
The STD and HIV Section at MDH currently funds 20 agencies and the Office of Minority and Multicultural Health funds 6 agencies aimed at preventing the spread of HIV in adults and young people of all races who inject drugs and/or engage in sexual behaviors that transmit HIV. The programs serving Latinos with HIV prevention efforts include Neighborhood House and West Side Community Health Services in St. Paul, Centro in Minneapolis, Healthfinders Collaborative in Northfield, and Hennepin County Public Health Clinic.
Free/low-cost HIV and STD testing opportunities are available specifically for Latinos from bilingual staff and clinics that can address cultural and language barriers faced by Latinos. Being tested for HIV or other STDs is easy and results are kept private. To locate testing facilities, a bilingual campaign website has been set up at NLAAD.
For NLAAD 2013, the Minnesota Latino HIV/AIDS Network - a local community-based planning committee - has set up some HIV testing opportunities and exhibits. In addition, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Tuesday, Oct. 15, as Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Minnesota.
For more information, including local testing opportunities and activities for NLAAD, please visit National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) - MDH.
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day activities will occur throughout October
……in Minnesota, here is a sample event listing……
October 15, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) Event, Wellstone Center – Health Access Office, 179 Robie St. E., Room 123, St. Paul, MN 55107. In observance of NLAAD, a free public event will be held offering free HIV testing, educational materials and resources, shirts, snacks, and more.
-MDH-
Media inquiries:
Doug Schultz
MDH Communications
651-201-4993
HIV testing opportunities planned for October
Minnesota will observe National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) on Oct. 15 to raise awareness of the higher HIV infection rates occurring among Latinos in the state and across the nation.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), 740 Latino men, women and children have been diagnosed with HIV infection in Minnesota, including 158 that have died, since 1982 when reporting first began. Currently, there are 642 Latinos living with HIV in the state. Statewide, HIV infection rates for Latinos were three times greater than for whites.
This year's NLAAD theme, "Commit to Speak," emphasizes the importance of removing the stigma around HIV by openly talking about it.
"As parents, educators or health providers, we all have a role in talking about HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health issues," said Dr. Ed Ehlinger, Minnesota Commissioner of Health. "Removing the taboo around these topics can be very beneficial in helping people learn about their disease risks and teaching them how to prevent and detect these diseases as well."
Even without a cure or vaccine, HIV infection remains highly preventable, health officials say. Ways to prevent or reduce the spread of HIV include getting tested and getting into care if infected, avoiding or delaying the start of sexual activity, decreasing the number of sexual partners, using latex condoms consistently and correctly, and avoiding the sharing of needles or equipment to tattoo, body pierce or inject drugs. Getting an HIV test is one of the most important first steps in reducing HIV rates.
"One of the ways to get people to come in for testing is to talk to them about the benefits of early treatment," said Ehlinger. "Late diagnosis of HIV is associated with increased transmission, death rates and health care costs and many of our Latinos are testing at very late stages of their HIV infection."
Health officials noted that Latinos have one of the highest percentages of ‘late testers' for HIV infection compared to other population groups in Minnesota. Late testers are those who already have AIDS by the time they test or progress to AIDS within one year of the initial HIV (non-AIDS) diagnosis.
"Limited access to prevention and care programs, cultural and language barriers, and immigration status issues all contribute to higher infection rates," said Ehlinger. "We need to increase our efforts with local community partners to help reach our Latino communities in Minnesota."
The STD and HIV Section at MDH currently funds 20 agencies and the Office of Minority and Multicultural Health funds 6 agencies aimed at preventing the spread of HIV in adults and young people of all races who inject drugs and/or engage in sexual behaviors that transmit HIV. The programs serving Latinos with HIV prevention efforts include Neighborhood House and West Side Community Health Services in St. Paul, Centro in Minneapolis, Healthfinders Collaborative in Northfield, and Hennepin County Public Health Clinic.
Free/low-cost HIV and STD testing opportunities are available specifically for Latinos from bilingual staff and clinics that can address cultural and language barriers faced by Latinos. Being tested for HIV or other STDs is easy and results are kept private. To locate testing facilities, a bilingual campaign website has been set up at NLAAD.
For NLAAD 2013, the Minnesota Latino HIV/AIDS Network - a local community-based planning committee - has set up some HIV testing opportunities and exhibits. In addition, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Tuesday, Oct. 15, as Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Minnesota.
For more information, including local testing opportunities and activities for NLAAD, please visit National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) - MDH.
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day activities will occur throughout October
……in Minnesota, here is a sample event listing……
October 15, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) Event, Wellstone Center – Health Access Office, 179 Robie St. E., Room 123, St. Paul, MN 55107. In observance of NLAAD, a free public event will be held offering free HIV testing, educational materials and resources, shirts, snacks, and more.
-MDH-
Media inquiries:
Doug Schultz
MDH Communications
651-201-4993
Weird facts about human body
1 Men lose about 40 hairs in a day and women lose 70 hairs in a day.
2 Your blood has same amount of salts in it as an ocean has.
3 You are taller in the morning than you are at night.
4 Heart circulates blood in your body about 1000 times each day.
5 Eyelashes last about 150 days.
6 There are 500 hairs in an eyebrow.
7 The average human body contains approximately 100 billion nerve cells.
8 It is not possible to sneeze with open eyes.
9 Bones are 4 times stronger than concrete.
10 Average life span of a taste bud is only 10 days.
11 You are born without knee caps and they don’t appear until age of 2 to 6 years.
12 Children grow faster in springtime
13 Eyes stay the same size throughout life but nose and ears never stop growing.
14 We born with 300 bones but end up with 206 bones when we are adult.
15 Human skull is made up of 26 different bones.
16 Hair is made of same substance as fingernails.
17 Our entire body functions stop when we sneeze, even your heart beat.
18 Tongue is the strongest muscle in human body.
19 Typical person goes to bathroom six times a day.
20 Food takes 7 seconds to reach stomach from mouth.
21 Children have more taste buds than adults.
22 Sneeze blows air out of nose at the speed of 100 miles per hour.
23 Largest muscle in your body is one on which you are sitting on.
24 Smallest bone of body is in ears.
2 Your blood has same amount of salts in it as an ocean has.
3 You are taller in the morning than you are at night.
4 Heart circulates blood in your body about 1000 times each day.
5 Eyelashes last about 150 days.
6 There are 500 hairs in an eyebrow.
7 The average human body contains approximately 100 billion nerve cells.
8 It is not possible to sneeze with open eyes.
9 Bones are 4 times stronger than concrete.
10 Average life span of a taste bud is only 10 days.
11 You are born without knee caps and they don’t appear until age of 2 to 6 years.
12 Children grow faster in springtime
13 Eyes stay the same size throughout life but nose and ears never stop growing.
14 We born with 300 bones but end up with 206 bones when we are adult.
15 Human skull is made up of 26 different bones.
16 Hair is made of same substance as fingernails.
17 Our entire body functions stop when we sneeze, even your heart beat.
18 Tongue is the strongest muscle in human body.
19 Typical person goes to bathroom six times a day.
20 Food takes 7 seconds to reach stomach from mouth.
21 Children have more taste buds than adults.
22 Sneeze blows air out of nose at the speed of 100 miles per hour.
23 Largest muscle in your body is one on which you are sitting on.
24 Smallest bone of body is in ears.
Spinach Shots
Why Spinach?
-Loaded with Vitamins like A, K, D, and E
-Better Brain Function due to the Omega-3 Fatty Acids
-Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidants
-Alkalizes the Body to prevent disease
-Nourishes the Eyes: The carotenoids found in spinach protect against eye diseases
-Strengthens the Bones: One cup of fresh spinach (or 1/6 cup of cooked spinach) contains TWICE your daily vitamin K needs. This along with the calcium and magnesium in spinach is essential to maintain healthy bones.
ONIONS! I had never heard this!!!
PLEASE READ TO THE END: IMPORTANT
In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu…
Many of the farmers and their families had contracted it and many died.
The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn’t believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.
Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser. She said that several years ago, many of her employees were coming down with the flu, and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work. Try it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu.
Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions:
Thanks for the reminder. I don’t know about the farmer’s story…but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia, and, needless to say, I was very ill… I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put it into an empty jar, and place the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs…sure enough it happened just like that…the onion was a mess and I began to feel better.
Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties.
This is the other note. Lots of times when we have stomach problems we don’t know what to blame. Maybe it’s the onions that are to blame. Onions absorb bacteria is the reason they are so good at preventing us from getting colds and flu and is the very reason we shouldn’t eat an onion that has been sitting for a time after it has been cut open.
LEFT OVER ONIONS ARE POISONOUS
I had the wonderful privilege of touring Mullins Food Products, Makers of mayonnaise. Questions about food poisoning came up, and I wanted to share what I learned from a chemist.
Ed, who was our tour guide, is a food chemistry whiz. During the tour, someone asked if we really needed to worry about mayonnaise. People are always worried that mayonnaise will spoil. Ed’s answer will surprise you. Ed said that all commercially-made mayo is completely safe.
“It doesn’t even have to be refrigerated. No harm in refrigerating it, but it’s not really necessary.” He explained that the pH in mayonnaise is set at a point that bacteria could not survive in that environment. He then talked about the summer picnic, with the bowl of potato salad sitting on the table, and how everyone blames the mayonnaise when someone gets sick.
Ed says that, when food poisoning is reported, the first thing the officials look for is when the ‘victim’ last ate ONIONS and where those onions came from (in the potato salad?). Ed says it’s not the mayonnaise (as long as it’s not homemade mayo) that spoils in the outdoors. It’s probably the ONIONS, and if not the onions, it’s the POTATOES.
He explained onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it’s not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator.
It’s already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!). Ed says if you take the leftover onion and cook it like crazy you’ll probably be okay, but if you slice that leftover onion and put on your sandwich, you’re asking for trouble. Both the onions and the moist potato in a potato salad, will attract and grow bacteria faster than any commercial mayonnaise will even begin to break down.
Also, dogs should never eat onions. Their stomachs cannot metabolize onions.
Please remember it is dangerous to cut an onion and try to use it to cook the next day, it becomes highly poisonous for even a single night and creates toxic bacteria which may cause adverse stomach infections because of excess bile secretions and even food poisoning.
Please pass this on to all you love and care about.
10 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
Every morning I start my day by drinking a huge glass of water while I get in some nice quiet web surfing time. After I discovered this article on the health benefits of lemon, I think I’ll have to start adding some fresh lemon slices to my water too!
This is a great list of reasons why you should be adding lemon to your diet. My favorite of the list is how lemon can soothe a sore throat which I know is true. I used to always buy lemon cough drops but now I do my own home mixture of honey and lemon… also lemon tea.
Good stuff to know!
First thing I do every morning is drink a large glass of lemon water, it balances PH, keeps your skin clear and glowing, it kick starts your digestive system, helps with weight loss, and helps to control your coffee habit. Lemon is also a natural energizer, it hydrates and oxygenates the body so it feels revitalized and refreshed!
1. It’s good for your stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
2. Superb for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as ananti-agingremedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
3. Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
4. Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat andtonsillitisas it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
5. Excellent for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
6. Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its highpotassiumcontent. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
7. Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
8. Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also adiureticand hence lemon water can treat rheumatism andarthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
9. Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
10. Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.
Bonus: Lemon water is an excellent source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C, which prevents formation of free radicals. These free radicals can cause death of the cells and rob electrons. It’s an excellent remedy for a hangover!
Fun Fact: Lemon water is as calorie-free as water, but it taste better, acts as a blood sugar stabilizer, boosts metabolism, helps with digestion, contains calcium, and can clean your skin.
Every morning I start my day by drinking a huge glass of water while I
get in some nice quiet web surfing time. After I discovered this
article on the health benefits of lemon, I think I’ll have to start
adding some fresh lemon slices to my water too!
This is a great list of reasons why you should be adding lemon to your diet. My favorite of the list is how lemon can soothe a sore throat which I know is true. I used to always buy lemon cough drops but now I do my own home mixture of honey and lemon… also lemon tea.
Good stuff to know!
First thing I do every morning is drink a large glass of lemon water, it balances PH, keeps your skin clear and glowing, it kick starts your digestive system, helps with weight loss, and helps to control your coffee habit. Lemon is also a natural energizer, it hydrates and oxygenates the body so it feels revitalized and refreshed!
1. It’s good for your stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
2. Superb for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as ananti-agingremedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
3. Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
4. Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat andtonsillitisas it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
5. Excellent for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
6. Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its highpotassiumcontent. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
7. Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
8. Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also adiureticand hence lemon water can treat rheumatism andarthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
9. Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
10. Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.
Bonus: Lemon water is an excellent source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C, which prevents formation of free radicals. These free radicals can cause death of the cells and rob electrons. It’s an excellent remedy for a hangover!
Fun Fact: Lemon water is as calorie-free as water, but it taste better, acts as a blood sugar stabilizer, boosts metabolism, helps with digestion, contains calcium, and can clean your skin.
- See more at: http://best-posts.com/10-health-benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water/#sthash.h6K6HmVf.dpuf
This is a great list of reasons why you should be adding lemon to your diet. My favorite of the list is how lemon can soothe a sore throat which I know is true. I used to always buy lemon cough drops but now I do my own home mixture of honey and lemon… also lemon tea.
Good stuff to know!
First thing I do every morning is drink a large glass of lemon water, it balances PH, keeps your skin clear and glowing, it kick starts your digestive system, helps with weight loss, and helps to control your coffee habit. Lemon is also a natural energizer, it hydrates and oxygenates the body so it feels revitalized and refreshed!
1. It’s good for your stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
2. Superb for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as ananti-agingremedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
3. Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
4. Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat andtonsillitisas it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
5. Excellent for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
6. Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its highpotassiumcontent. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
7. Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
8. Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also adiureticand hence lemon water can treat rheumatism andarthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
9. Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
10. Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.
Bonus: Lemon water is an excellent source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C, which prevents formation of free radicals. These free radicals can cause death of the cells and rob electrons. It’s an excellent remedy for a hangover!
Fun Fact: Lemon water is as calorie-free as water, but it taste better, acts as a blood sugar stabilizer, boosts metabolism, helps with digestion, contains calcium, and can clean your skin.
- See more at: http://best-posts.com/10-health-benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water/#sthash.h6K6HmVf.dpuf
Every morning I start my day by drinking a huge glass of water while I
get in some nice quiet web surfing time. After I discovered this
article on the health benefits of lemon, I think I’ll have to start
adding some fresh lemon slices to my water too!
This is a great list of reasons why you should be adding lemon to your diet. My favorite of the list is how lemon can soothe a sore throat which I know is true. I used to always buy lemon cough drops but now I do my own home mixture of honey and lemon… also lemon tea.
Good stuff to know!
First thing I do every morning is drink a large glass of lemon water, it balances PH, keeps your skin clear and glowing, it kick starts your digestive system, helps with weight loss, and helps to control your coffee habit. Lemon is also a natural energizer, it hydrates and oxygenates the body so it feels revitalized and refreshed!
1. It’s good for your stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
2. Superb for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as ananti-agingremedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
3. Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
4. Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat andtonsillitisas it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
5. Excellent for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
6. Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its highpotassiumcontent. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
7. Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
8. Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also adiureticand hence lemon water can treat rheumatism andarthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
9. Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
10. Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.
Bonus: Lemon water is an excellent source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C, which prevents formation of free radicals. These free radicals can cause death of the cells and rob electrons. It’s an excellent remedy for a hangover!
Fun Fact: Lemon water is as calorie-free as water, but it taste better, acts as a blood sugar stabilizer, boosts metabolism, helps with digestion, contains calcium, and can clean your skin.
- See more at: http://best-posts.com/10-health-benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water/#sthash.h6K6HmVf.dpuf
This is a great list of reasons why you should be adding lemon to your diet. My favorite of the list is how lemon can soothe a sore throat which I know is true. I used to always buy lemon cough drops but now I do my own home mixture of honey and lemon… also lemon tea.
Good stuff to know!
First thing I do every morning is drink a large glass of lemon water, it balances PH, keeps your skin clear and glowing, it kick starts your digestive system, helps with weight loss, and helps to control your coffee habit. Lemon is also a natural energizer, it hydrates and oxygenates the body so it feels revitalized and refreshed!
1. It’s good for your stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
2. Superb for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as ananti-agingremedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
3. Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
4. Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat andtonsillitisas it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
5. Excellent for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
6. Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its highpotassiumcontent. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
7. Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
8. Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also adiureticand hence lemon water can treat rheumatism andarthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
9. Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
10. Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.
Bonus: Lemon water is an excellent source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C, which prevents formation of free radicals. These free radicals can cause death of the cells and rob electrons. It’s an excellent remedy for a hangover!
Fun Fact: Lemon water is as calorie-free as water, but it taste better, acts as a blood sugar stabilizer, boosts metabolism, helps with digestion, contains calcium, and can clean your skin.
- See more at: http://best-posts.com/10-health-benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water/#sthash.h6K6HmVf.dpuf
25 Awesome Ways To Recycle Old Tires
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I found this really great round up on 25 different ways you can recycle old tires and use them as art, planters and even shoe soles. So many great ideas in this post!
I think my favorite idea from the list is when old tires are used as roofing material. I know how expensive a new roof can be! If I had a rural property, this would definitely be something I would consider.
Take a look at all the ideas here…
Strong and durable, the rubber used to make tires has many uses long after the tires are no longer fit for the road. Unfortunately, more than 290 million tires are dumped or tossed into landfills each year in North America alone. If only more people completed brilliant recycling projects like these 25 examples – including jewelry, flooring, shoes and entire houses – we could slash that figure significantly.
Planters
(images via: recaptured charm, lattices)
Stack tires and fill them with earth to make simple raised planters that cost next to nothing; the heat absorbed by the black rubber helps plants like potatoes and tomatoes thrive. Another idea hangs tires on a vertical surface, filling just the bottom portion with soil, to create unusual wall planters.
Rugs & Floor Mats
(images via: we upcycle, retiredmats)
Both vehicle tires and bicycle inner tubes can be transformed into durable, waterproof, non-slip surfaces for indoor and outdoor applications. Etsy seller ReTIRED Mats weaves strips of reclaimed tire rubber around metal frames. Bicycle inner tubes, as demonstrated above, is even flexible enough to crochet.
Says crafter Michaela, “After several attempts I found out that it’s the easiest way to use a tent peg. I cut out the valves and then slit the tubes lengthwise. Washing the tubes has to be done thoroughly because the valves are covered in a thick layer of powdered talc from the inside. Then you have to cut the tubes in stripes and either tack (like I did it) or sew them together. The result is a long “thread” which you just crochet and then you’re done.”
Jewelry & Belts
(images via: trilliumartisans, julienjaborska, madeforfun, craesnyderindustries, andrewdietch)
Earrings, bracelets and belts get a tough urban look from recycled tires, even when used to create delicate leaf shapes and folded layers of ribbon. As belts, bicycle tires are still recognizable, perfect for cyclists who want to display their love for riding to the world.
Bike Stand
(image via: recyclart)
Tires were half-buried in the ground to make this clever and convenient recycled bike stand. With this simple solution, the bicycle’s tire could be locked to the tire in the ground to secure it.
Parquet Flooring
(image via: apokalupsabotek.se)
Who would have thought that recycled tire flooring could be so stylish? Swedish company Apokalyps Labotek takes some of the 4 million tires that are disposed of in that country each year and grinds them into a powder, which is then mixed with recycled plastic and formed into flooring.
Bags & Wallets
(images via: trigo, blowuponlinevintage, rubberpieces)
It would take an awful lot of abuse to break or puncture a purse or wallet made out of reclaimed tire rubber, so these bags should last virtually forever. Etsy sellers Trigo, BlowUp Online Vintage andRubberPieces show just how versatile this material can be.
Swings
(images via: inhabitots)
Of course, tire swings are nothing new, but they’re no longer just as simple as screwing on some bolts and chain. Check out these incredible creature-shaped tire swings that practically double as garden art. Wildlife Creations cuts and bolts tires into dragons, sharks, horses, dogs, elephants, dinosaurs and more.
Playgrounds
(images via: maryland environmental service, inhabitat)
Animal-shaped tire swings are awesome, but what happens when you decide to make an entire playground out of reclaimed tires? With some creative thinking, the possibilities are practically endless. Two examples include a fun scrap tire dragon in Maryland, and a ‘Rubber Tree’ design by AnneMarie van Splunter installed in Thailand for refugee children.
Footwear
(images via: simpleshoes.com, instructables)
All of the qualities that make rubber tread ideal for tires also make this material perfect for the soles of shoes. The shoe company Simple Shoes includes reclaimed tires in many of their eco-friendly designs. You can also make your own hand-crafted recycled sandals from a bicycle inner tube and a scrap of used tire, as explained at Instructables.
Furniture
(images via: wallacegardens, bikefurnituredesigns)
Furniture made from reclaimed tires and bicycle wheels ranges from elegant and modern to funny and kitschy. The Tired Lounge chair by Leo Kempf weaves strips of tire rubber into upholstery for a rocker, while Bike Furniture Design comes up with crafty uses for practically every part of the bike – including, of course, the tires.
Roof Shingles
(images via: useitagain.soup.io)
You can now purchase commercially fabricated roof shingles made from recycled rubber – or you could go DIY like this ambitious homeowner, who cut strips of tires and arranged them into interesting patterns on his roof.
Houses
(images via: duncankinney, greendiary)
Tires are a central component of earthships, which are sustainable, self-sufficient homes made of recycled materials. Packed with dirt, the tires often form the foundation and walls of these free-form houses. Reclaimed tires can also be used as extremely inexpensive building materials . Argentine architect Carlos Levinton designed dome houses for Haitians displaced by the 2010 earthquake that devastated the Caribbean nation.
Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji
(images via: scrappedcraps)
Korean artist Yong Ho Ji has gone above and beyond all of these innovative re-uses for old tires with a sculptural series that binds strips of used tires together with synthetic resins. His complex works, depicting humans and animals, makes a statement about humanity’s responsibility for nature.
- See more at: http://best-posts.com/25-awesome-ways-to-recycle-old-tires/#sthash.32Rj9mck.dpuf
I found this really great round up on 25 different ways you can recycle old tires and use them as art, planters and even shoe soles. So many great ideas in this post!
I think my favorite idea from the list is when old tires are used as roofing material. I know how expensive a new roof can be! If I had a rural property, this would definitely be something I would consider.
Take a look at all the ideas here…
Strong and durable, the rubber used to make tires has many uses long after the tires are no longer fit for the road. Unfortunately, more than 290 million tires are dumped or tossed into landfills each year in North America alone. If only more people completed brilliant recycling projects like these 25 examples – including jewelry, flooring, shoes and entire houses – we could slash that figure significantly.
Planters
(images via: recaptured charm, lattices)
Stack tires and fill them with earth to make simple raised planters that cost next to nothing; the heat absorbed by the black rubber helps plants like potatoes and tomatoes thrive. Another idea hangs tires on a vertical surface, filling just the bottom portion with soil, to create unusual wall planters.
Rugs & Floor Mats
(images via: we upcycle, retiredmats)
Both vehicle tires and bicycle inner tubes can be transformed into durable, waterproof, non-slip surfaces for indoor and outdoor applications. Etsy seller ReTIRED Mats weaves strips of reclaimed tire rubber around metal frames. Bicycle inner tubes, as demonstrated above, is even flexible enough to crochet.
Says crafter Michaela, “After several attempts I found out that it’s the easiest way to use a tent peg. I cut out the valves and then slit the tubes lengthwise. Washing the tubes has to be done thoroughly because the valves are covered in a thick layer of powdered talc from the inside. Then you have to cut the tubes in stripes and either tack (like I did it) or sew them together. The result is a long “thread” which you just crochet and then you’re done.”
Jewelry & Belts
(images via: trilliumartisans, julienjaborska, madeforfun, craesnyderindustries, andrewdietch)
Earrings, bracelets and belts get a tough urban look from recycled tires, even when used to create delicate leaf shapes and folded layers of ribbon. As belts, bicycle tires are still recognizable, perfect for cyclists who want to display their love for riding to the world.
Bike Stand
(image via: recyclart)
Tires were half-buried in the ground to make this clever and convenient recycled bike stand. With this simple solution, the bicycle’s tire could be locked to the tire in the ground to secure it.
Parquet Flooring
(image via: apokalupsabotek.se)
Who would have thought that recycled tire flooring could be so stylish? Swedish company Apokalyps Labotek takes some of the 4 million tires that are disposed of in that country each year and grinds them into a powder, which is then mixed with recycled plastic and formed into flooring.
Bags & Wallets
(images via: trigo, blowuponlinevintage, rubberpieces)
It would take an awful lot of abuse to break or puncture a purse or wallet made out of reclaimed tire rubber, so these bags should last virtually forever. Etsy sellers Trigo, BlowUp Online Vintage andRubberPieces show just how versatile this material can be.
Swings
(images via: inhabitots)
Of course, tire swings are nothing new, but they’re no longer just as simple as screwing on some bolts and chain. Check out these incredible creature-shaped tire swings that practically double as garden art. Wildlife Creations cuts and bolts tires into dragons, sharks, horses, dogs, elephants, dinosaurs and more.
Playgrounds
(images via: maryland environmental service, inhabitat)
Animal-shaped tire swings are awesome, but what happens when you decide to make an entire playground out of reclaimed tires? With some creative thinking, the possibilities are practically endless. Two examples include a fun scrap tire dragon in Maryland, and a ‘Rubber Tree’ design by AnneMarie van Splunter installed in Thailand for refugee children.
Footwear
(images via: simpleshoes.com, instructables)
All of the qualities that make rubber tread ideal for tires also make this material perfect for the soles of shoes. The shoe company Simple Shoes includes reclaimed tires in many of their eco-friendly designs. You can also make your own hand-crafted recycled sandals from a bicycle inner tube and a scrap of used tire, as explained at Instructables.
Furniture
(images via: wallacegardens, bikefurnituredesigns)
Furniture made from reclaimed tires and bicycle wheels ranges from elegant and modern to funny and kitschy. The Tired Lounge chair by Leo Kempf weaves strips of tire rubber into upholstery for a rocker, while Bike Furniture Design comes up with crafty uses for practically every part of the bike – including, of course, the tires.
Roof Shingles
(images via: useitagain.soup.io)
You can now purchase commercially fabricated roof shingles made from recycled rubber – or you could go DIY like this ambitious homeowner, who cut strips of tires and arranged them into interesting patterns on his roof.
Houses
(images via: duncankinney, greendiary)
Tires are a central component of earthships, which are sustainable, self-sufficient homes made of recycled materials. Packed with dirt, the tires often form the foundation and walls of these free-form houses. Reclaimed tires can also be used as extremely inexpensive building materials . Argentine architect Carlos Levinton designed dome houses for Haitians displaced by the 2010 earthquake that devastated the Caribbean nation.
Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji
(images via: scrappedcraps)
Korean artist Yong Ho Ji has gone above and beyond all of these innovative re-uses for old tires with a sculptural series that binds strips of used tires together with synthetic resins. His complex works, depicting humans and animals, makes a statement about humanity’s responsibility for nature.
- See more at: http://best-posts.com/25-awesome-ways-to-recycle-old-tires/#sthash.32Rj9mck.dpuf
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