Something that we can do to help ourselves

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Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is lead author
of the report in the July 29, 2010 issue of the Journal of the American College
of Cardiology.

                               Most heart attacks occur in the day,
generally between 6 A.M. and noon, Somers said. Having one during the night,
when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual
happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show
that sleep apnea is to blame.


                      1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a
day, take it at night. The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life";
therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the
Aspirin would be strongest in  your system.

                       2. FYI, Aspirin lasts a really long time in your
medicine chest for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar). Please
read on.


                       Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue.
They work much faster than the tablets.

                      Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It's about Heart Attacks.
There are other symptoms of a heart attack, besides the pain on
the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well
as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less
frequently. Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.

                       The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart
attack during  their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the
chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.

                       If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins
in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.

                       Afterwards:
                       - Call 911.
                       - Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very
                         close by.
                       - Say "heart attack!"
                       - Say that you have taken 2 Aspirins.
                       - Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front
                          door, and wait for their arrival and ... DO NOT LIE DOWN!

                        A Cardiologist has stated that, if each person,
                        after receiving this e-mail, sends it to 10 people, probably
                        one life could be saved!!!

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Breathing For Health - Deep Belly Breaths


Most of us take the act of breathing for granted, but without it we could not exist. Breath is the essence of life, and although we are always doing it, many of us do not do it properly. The simple act of breathing has become a scientific study, with books and workshops to instruct us how to do it correctly. So vital is proper breathing to physical, mental, and emotional health, that it is a primary component to many yoga practices. Pran means "life force"and yama means "control". Pranayama then is "control of breath".

Breath not only provides the oxygen so necessary to life, it connects our body to our mind and spirit. Natural, healthy breathing is essential to good health. Not only does proper breathing enhance heart, lung, and brain function, but oxygen flow is necessary to cell reproduction. A "cleansing breath" is aptly named for the intake of oxygen that restores the entire system. Breathing also puts us in touch with ourselves. Taking the time to learn to breathe properly makes us conscious of our breath, calling us to be present. Simple breathing techniques can relieve stress and help us work through anger and even depression.

A baby sleeping is the perfect example of proper breathing. The deep belly breathing that babies engage in, without even trying, is how best to oxygenate the body. Breathing deeply into the diaphragm brings energy to the Solar Plexus, the chakra that governs ego, emotions, and intellect. Following a baby's example, breathe deeply through your nose, expanding your abdomen fully. Slowly and completely exhale through your nose, pulling your abdomen in so that all the air is released before taking another full belly breath. Practicing deep belly breaths regularly will get you into the habit of breathing properly all the time, just like a baby.

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Amazing Facts About Honey and Your Health Due to the high level of fructose, honey is 25% sweeter than table sugar.


1. Honey contains vitamins and antioxidants, but is fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free!

2. One antioxidant called "pinocembrin" is only found in honey.

3. Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including water.

4. Honey has the ability to attract and absorb moisture, which makes it remarkably soothing for minor burns and helps to prevent scarring.

5. Honey speeds the healing of open wounds and also combats infection.

6. As recently as the First World War, honey was being mixed with cod liver oil to dress wounds on the battlefield.

7. Modern science now acknowledges honey as an anti-microbial agent, which means it deters the growth of certain types of bacteria, yeast and molds.

8. Honey and beeswax form the basics of many skin creams, lip-balms, and hand lotions.

9. According to Dr. Paul Gold, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, "people remember things much better after they've consumed glucose, a form of sugar found in honey.

10. Honey is nature's energy booster! It provides a concentrated energy source that helps prevent fatigue and can boost athletic performance.

11. Recent studies have proven that athletes who took some honey before and after competing recovered more quickly than those who did not.

12. Honey supplies 2 stages of energy. The glucose in honey is absorbed by the body quickly and gives an immediate energy boost. The fructose is absorbed more slowly providing sustained energy.

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QUESTION: What do you think is the best way to "give back" to society as an individual?  If at all...

ANSWER: Everything comes from you. If you work at a charity but beat your kids at night then you have failed to give back to society. The best way to give back to society is to make sure you are healthy:


Physically: you can't be sick and give back. You need to eat well, sleep well, exercise well. You can be your own superhero.

Emotionally: you can't give back if you are always arguing with wife, parents, etc. You need to eliminate the people from your life who bring you down and surround yourself with uplifting people who inspire you

Mentally: your idea muscle needs to be in superhuman shape if you want to give back to society. This means coming up with creative ideas every single day, good or bad.

Spiritually: this doesn't mean praying to an old man with a beard but it does mean having a sense of surrender and gratitude. These are two different things. Surrender is when you say, "That's it, I've done all I can. I need help now." Where does the help come from? Is there a god? Who knows. Maybe it just comes from a creative force locked inside of you that is dying to come out and take over the world if you let it. But it does come from somewhere. And gratitude: as soon as you wake up, list the 10 things you are most grateful for.

Then, being fully in shape, you are able to walk through life and be a beacon to others. People will be attracted to you and they won't know why. Opportunities will throw themselves at your feet. And, by being a force of nature unto yourself, you will give back to society without even directly knowing how you are doing it.

....by James Altucher