A Hearty Buzz from Alcohol
By Marjet Heitzer, Ph.D.
The Plateau-proof Diet Foundation
http://www.plateauproodiet.com
In recent years, moderate consumption of alcohol, particularly
red wine, has been associated with various health benefits
including lowering the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD,
atherosclerosis), ischemic stroke (interrupted blood flow to the
brain due to a blood clot or bursting of a blood vessel) and
cerebral thrombosis (blood clot in the brain). For...
A Holiday at Victoria Falls
One of the seven natural wonders of the world. The local tribes people call it Mosi-Oa-Tunya - the smoke that thunders stretching over 1,5km as it plunges over 100 metres into the Batoka Gorge below. The fine spray of the mighty Victoria falls, may be seen like a cloud across the bushveld, throwing rainbows hundreds of feet in the air. Nationwide Airlines and British Airways have regular flights from Johannesburg into Livingstone on the Zambian side of the...
A Life of Adventure?
Copyright 2005 Mark ColeIn a conversation recently, a friend remarked to me: ?Every man dies, but not every man lives.? If you think about it, that is profoundly true and rather disturbing. I hope that shakes you up like it does me.You might not be one of those men who are truly alive ? not yet anyway. Maybe you need an example, a few words to inspire you, or a life to look at. If so, then you can do a lot worse than examining the life of Richard Halliburton.Richard...
A Lifestyle Approach to Remedy Snoringacid-base balance) in equilibrium despite changes in the external environment.
However if the body is subjected to persistent extreme conditions outside the normal bounds of function then it may not be able to rectify the situation without help. For instance if your body gets cold, it starts to shiver to maintain its core body temperature. But if your body is subjected to sub zero temperatures without any external heating then shivering alone will not be...
A List of Things to be Afraid ofsure you gets wasted with your friends. Whether you do this with an orgasmic game of scrabble, fuck parties, heroin, or plenty of alcohol is your decision. I've done all as a means of associating with my friends, and I have to tell you, scrabble fuckin' sucks. It really is good to spend time with people that you can associate with. It's absolutely necessary. It is in these moments of profound intoxication, forgetfulness, and sheer bliss that you get such...
A LITTLE ADVICE from THE MAC LADY
I am a web designer, and an internet junkie and I have a few pet peevesthat need purging...TIPS FOR YOUR WEB SITEIf you are a "real" company with "real" products and "real" people,please put your address and phone number on your site (usually on acontact page is best). Afterall, you put your address and phone numberin your city's phone book don't you? You put this information on yourbusiness card too, don't you? Think of your cyber presence the same wayyou...
A LITTLE ADVICE from THE MAC LADY
I am a web designer, and an internet junkie and I have a few pet peevesthat need purging...TIPS FOR YOUR WEB SITEIf you are a "real" company with "real" products and "real" people,please put your address and phone number on your site (usually on acontact page is best). Afterall, you put your address and phone numberin your city's phone book don't you? You put this information on yourbusiness card too, don't you? Think of your cyber presence the same wayyou...
A Look at Antique Fireplace Mantels
So your home is decorated with fine furniture passed down from two generations of your family.
You're thinking about setting up a fireplace with an effective mantel, but don't want to sacrifice the traditional feel of your living space. An Antique Fireplace Mantel will allow you to maintain that classicism.
These mantels capture a timeless and sophisticated look that has long been associated with ornate fireplaces in mansions and palaces.
An older...
A Look at Apron Patterns -
It is a refreshing and rewarding pastime for many people to sew their own aprons. Sewing your own aprons can give you the opportunity to add a creative and personalized flair to this accessory. Several sewing stores, both on and offline, now offer a huge variety of apron patterns to choose from. If you have a certain apron pattern in mind, you can search specifically for it; on the other hand, if you are not sure what you would like to create, many Web sites...
A Look at Arthritis Pain Relief
In a recent survey on pain conducted by the Stanford University Medical Center, arthritis pain was cited as the chief complaint among America?s seniors, with thirty-two percent of the senior population listing arthritis as the specific cause of their suffering. Arthritis does strike children and young adults as well, although it afflicts the mature segment of the population more frequently. It is estimated that 15% of the American adult population suffer...
