Did you know?

Did you know that a headache is usually a sign of dehydration? So drink up. Add about 4 glasses of water right away.

The composition in diet drinks can stimulate your appetite for up to 90 minutes.

Many Asians and Mexicans believe that a daily pinch of cayenne (in food) can slow aging and help mental alertness.

One of the best foods to have on hand is yogurt. It stops diarrhea. Yogurt with the fat still intact will wrap itself around the bad fat in your body and flush it from your system. Yogurt with fat is a much healthier choice.

Tumeric is a terrific spice to have in your cupboard. It is good for women’s problems and will aid the liver in getting rid of toxins. Just sprinkle it in food to be cooked.

Watermelon is recognized to aid with edema, excess water that pregnant women often accumulate. However, it’s best if you eat pieces of it all day.

In the book ‘Linda Goodman’s Star signs”, it is suggested that eating red fruits and vegetables (preferably raw) will speed up the metabolism.

Speaking of red fruit, the seeds in the pomegranate are a must to eat. Pomegranates help keep the prostate healthy and the arteries clean. Good for the heart!

The body can break down butter much easier than it can margarine. Natural foods are much easier on the arteries. Ever try melting margarine, the plastic smell should remind you that it may not be good for you.

Save your dryer lint. It’s a great way to start a camp fire. I know some crazy stories of men using gasoline. Dryer lint is the way to go.

Love is all there is. The Beatles had it right. Want to put yourself in a great mood? Try this exercise. Locate your heart chakra. It is situated where the ribs join at the front of your body. Picture a white light pouring out to the heart chakra of another person. Do this for 5 minutes. Send love to everyone you can think of. I used to stand downtown Edmonton and send love to everyone I saw. No one could get the grin off my face for the rest of the day. I make much better decisions when I am in a great ‘heart’ mood.

Laughter runs a close second to love. Watch funny movies when the day or even the week has been tough. Laughter will boost your immune system.

It’s very difficult to get sick when you’re in love. The immune system is so strong with love. If you’re not in love, try the love exercise.