House GOP Leader Won’t Rule Out Funding Planned Parenthood in Final CR

By Edwin Mora
CNSNews.com

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) today would not rule out that the Republican House leadership would permit taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood in the final continuing resolution that Congress must enact to keep the government funded through the rest of fiscal year 2011, which runs through Sept. 30.

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How Can Anyone Think Obama Cares About Business?

By Michael Whipple
CanadaFreePress.com

Another business CEO warns Obama that anti-business policies will cost jobs. According to FT.com 3M’s chief, George Buckley, said “We know what his instincts are - they are Robin Hood-esque. He is anti-business.”

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House GOP Gives Senate Dems a Second Chance to Avert Government Shutdown

By Emily Miller
HumanEvents.com

The House Republican leadership introduced a new short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) on Friday to keep the government funded for another two weeks and save $4 billion.  The House will vote on the two-week CR on Tuesday.

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Obama to Face Shariah Court?

WorldNetDaily.com

President Obama must embrace Islam as a way of life or face the consequences of a trial under the Shariah Islamic court system, declared British extremist cleric Anjem Choudary.

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Why 97% Of Those Trying To Get Lean Are Following The Wrong Advice And How You Can Put This Scientifically Proven Fat Loss System To Work For YOU.

   Ok, the truth is .... there is no secret, infact this is probably one of the very few web sites you'll come across that isn't going to fill you with marketing terminology or hype.

What I will say is this, most diets pay NO attention to critical factors such as age, sex, height, activity levels, they literally just provide a standard set of calories based on your bodyweight and somehow miraculously expect people to lose weight and get lean.

Yes you might lose a little weight for a few weeks but past that, forget it, if the diet is not specific to the persons body type, age, sex, and numerous other factors, it won't deliver results , simple as that.

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Know How About Men’s Fitness Tips

Health and fitness issues hold same importance for men as for women. As a matter of fact there should be no distinction on gender basis in this highly important domain except for the treatment on the basis of physiological differences. Let us have a look at what men should be more focusing on while taking care of their health:
A Healthy Diet
By no means the importance of a balanced diet should be underestimated by men. We all know what a balanced diet comprises of and what it means to our well being. Men should take appropriate amount of servings from all the basic nutritional groups to fulfill their bodily needs on daily basis. An important consideration in this regard is to take whole grain instead of processed food. Whole grains provide necessary energy to the body in the form of carbohydrates. These are also recommended as they help you fight the hunger as they take relatively longer time to digest as compared to processed food. Moreover, whole grains help in building your lean muscles which are found to be in men in a higher ratio as compared to women. Men should also take adequate amount of fruits and vegetable in order to have the vitamins and minerals their body needs. Another useful tip is to take more white meat especially fish as compared to red meat which can lead to cardiovascular diseases especially when your lifestyle is not an active one.
Active Lifestyle
Modern life style is characterized by technology which though has simplified our lives yet the machines are taking the tool. We spend more time in front of our systems than actually living the life. To have a healthy and happy life one needs a little sunshine as well. The workload may not allow the men to act upon the advice however; it is never difficult to make a way out if only you are actually determined. Sparing some time out of your busy life and spending it just with yourself or those near and dear to you is likely to improve your quality of life manifolds. It also let you combat the stress and the strain that adds during the course of work. Most of men seek refuge in activities like smoking and alcohol when tense which is highly injurious to your health. The only healthy way to have a healthy and happy being is to adopt an active lifestyle.
Exercise
An overweight or an obese person is always a subject of laugh for others and unfortunately this form of discrimination is still socially acceptable. However, obesity in itself is not a good thing as it poses hazards to our health along with lowering our level of self confidence. It is recommended to steal some time for you from the hustle & bustle of life and invest it in you to have the wealth we call health. One can take help from the exercise equipments, can walk or join some gym for the work out that will not only reduce the health related issues but also make you feel good about yourself.

Body Fitness Equipments

These days, people pay a lot of attention to body fitness and exercise. The reason might be that the job requirements of most people these days demand them to sit on a desk and work for countless hours, which has a bad effect on their health. Human body needs exercise to remain fit; otherwise the body starts to decay. Also fat deposits create a huge problem for everyone.
To keep one’s body fit, one needs to exercise daily. Some people are fortunate enough to get time in the day to exercise their body by running a few laps around the park or going to some gym. Others are not as fortunate as they do not have time in the day for such activities.
The best thing for such individuals is to buy small body fitness equipments for their homes. This way they can keep themselves fit by exercising whenever they get the time. They would not be bound by specific gym hours and thus can schedule their exercises as and when they want. Also it gives more privacy so that one can exercise in the comfort and privacy of their home.
Buying body fitness equipments is a difficult task as, one needs to consider the space available in which one can place these equipments for exercise and also one has to consider which type of equipment should be best suited for the purpose. There are different equipments with different sizes and specifications available in the markets. One simply has to do a survey and choose the one that fits the need.
Most people prefer using a treadmill for all their exercise needs. This machine is suitable for those who just want their body to stay fit and used to some exercise. It serves the same purpose as jogging or walking in the park and is thus a mild exercise machine.
There are some motorized treadmills available in which the walking platform is in motion by the use of these motors. The speed can be adjusted to the needs of the user and is thus a good way to keep the body healthy and fit.
It would be suggested that those who are able to join gyms and are able to schedule time for gym in their busy daily routine then it would be best for them to join gyms as they have much more advanced and expensive equipment. There are also instructors who will make sure that all the exercise needs of your body are fulfilled.

Exercises For Health

Year’s ago people had to work hard for finding their living means. During that time majority of people’s job was cultivation. The people who had performed office jobs and other governmental jobs were negligible. More over there were no vehicle facilities at that time as if we are experiencing nowadays. Hence people had to walk long distances for reaching their destination. The only vehicle which was common during that period was bicycles. Since walking and bicycle riding were very good body exercises there were no needs of extra exercises for those people who rely on bicycles and walking. Thus even office going people were in good health condition because of their to and fro walking and bicycle riding. But nowadays there are facilities of two wheelers, three wheelers and four wheelers in addition to regular bus services. Hence people have no need to walk even to cover short distances. Thus these advantages minimized the body exertion of people on a large scale. That is how the need of separate physical exercises aroused among people for maintaining good health condition.
Regarding various health exercises nothing is better than simple walking. On e hour walking in the morning and evening is sufficient to ensure proper health condition to people who have no physical exertion during day hours. If open place can be chosen for walking people can breathe fresh air during morning. Morning hours ensure unpolluted air in all respects. Other fitness activities similar to walking are swimming, bicycling and running at minimum speed. All these activities are capable to provide all body movement and hence they are good exercises also. Other body fitness activities are exercises, weight lifting and body building. Since all these activities are to be performed indoors the advantages of fresh cannot be enjoyed for those who prefer body building and weight lifting. But all these activities are very good for keeping good health in all respects.

Seasonal Diet For Better Health

Controlling weight and caring body health should be continuous process in all aspects. Hence body caring must be in full swing in all seasons of the year irrespective of rain winter or summer. If only this can be carried out carefully, better health can be maintained. In order to achieve this successfully people must rely on seasonal healthy foods in addition to regular exercises and walking. These techniques will enable people to gain health skin as well as healthy body. Fruits and vegetables are the various food items available with respect to various seasons. If we can consume these fruits and vegetables with respect to their availability then we will be in sound health through out. Since fruits and vegetables contain minerals and vitamins in abundance, they can be considered as the better alternative for ideal balanced diet. Fruits and vegetables which are available seasonally are capable to keep man in good health all the time. More over, they can be refreshed and rejuvenated all time by taking these foods regularly.
In additional to these seasonal foods if people can take milk and eggs also, nothing extra is needed to maintain better health. Fruits and vegetables are very good supplementary food for eyes, skin, hair, bone, teeth and hemoglobin found in blood. The diet we usually consume are suitable to apply externally also. In this regard certain fruits, vegetables, vegetable juice and fruit juices are recommended to use in our body and face. Fruit juices and vegetables have certain tendencies to reduce our body heat. Hence they are highly recommended for using during summer seasons. No vegetarian foods and dishes are not suitable to develop cool in human body. Hence they are not ideal especially during summer season. In addition to these nutritive foods, people must drink enough water every day. Since water is the main constituent of human body tissues drinking enough water will enable tissues to perform better metabolic activities. Thus seasonal diet and water consumption have key roles to develop better health.

Nutrition Adjustment for Winter

The winter season and the typical events that occur throughout the winter (Christmas, New Year's, challenges of snow storms and cold weather, school assignments, exams and the excitement of our winter sports – to name a few) create significant challenges to the immune system. When the immune system challenges become excessive it manifests in the form of some type of illness. Illnesses ranging from the common cold and flu to more serious conditions leading to cancer and heart disease.If you develop and maintain a healthy immune system there is no reason for your body to participate in the so-called flu and cold season. In fact it might be more correct to refer to it as the "weakened immune system season". Please appreciate that the "immune system" is not like any other system (cardiovascular, respiratory or digestive systems) in the body. You can’t see it nor localize it. It is really just a term to express all of the mechanisms your body uses to protect and defend itself from the invasions of bacteria, viruses and toxins from the outside world.
Immune system strength is determined by the food you eat and your responses to the "stresses of life" (the neural-humoral connection). The food you eat provides the building blocks for healthy cells that are the most significant part of healthy immunity. During the "busy-season" and the various celebrations we enjoy, often the food choices and other lifestyle habits are not optimal.
To enjoy a healthful, illness-free, high-energy winter, think about forward planning your food choices so they become part of your lifestyle. Don’t let "lifestyle" dictate convenient, less healthful food choices. Appreciate the fact that your current state of health is supported by your lifestyle. To change your health and ill-health risks you must change your lifestyle. "Magic Bullet" products and quick fixes will not endure.

Lifestyle Choice # 1:

Eat enough protein to support optimal health and chosen lifestyle activities. You require approximately 0.75 to 1.25 grams of protein per pound of body weight depending on your physical activity level. (I know that is higher than conventional recommendation, but trust me - it works). As many know I advocate an eating plan of 40% carbohydrate, 30% protein and 30% carefully chosen fat. A caveat is to understand that you only effectively absorb 30 to 35 grams (5 oz steak = 35 gms) of protein per meal or snack so it is necessary to distribute your consumption though-out the day. Eat some protein in every meal and every snack. There is recent evidence that (at least in the Western world it is recent) at least 30 grams of your daily protein should come from soy to provide adequate "isoflavanoids to help build and protect the immune system.

Lifestyle Choice # 2:

Select low" glycemic index" (GI) carbohydrates and avoid those easy to digest high starch and sugar products. GI is a measure of how fast blood sugar rises after eating - sugar = GI of 100 whereas peanuts = GI of 15. That means peanuts raise blood sugar at rate of only 15% of that created by white sugar, lower is better. Fast rising blood sugar means the pancreas produces or over produces insulin. Spikes in insulin production and chronically elevated insulin weakens the immune system and interferes with the production of the "Super hormones" that control many of our other hormones. If you eat low GI carbohydrates, combined with adequate protein and eat some of the protein first, you will control your insulin and be a friend to your immune system.

Lifestyle Choice # 3:

Consume adequate "essential fatty acids" (EFA’s) from nuts, seeds, fish, cold pressed oils and supplements. EFA’s are the building blocks for the "super hormones". Low fat, and high carbohydrates diets put you at risk.

Lifestyle Choice # 4:

Understand that nutritional supplementation is no longer an option if you wish to have optimal health and protect your immune system. On the average we eat less that ½ the Calories that our relatives ate in 1900 (1900 = 3800 Calories, today = 1800 Calories). And much of the food eaten today has a lower nutritional density. Remember that in 1900 "everything" was ORGANIC. In addition, modern life has dramatically increased the risks of Free Radical damage through the chemicals and toxins in our air, water and food supplies.
Numerous reputable research papers and books have demonstrated that the protective levels of the three major anti-oxidant nutrients (beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E) are much higher than we can expect to receive from any typical diet. Estimated protective levels of beta-carotene and other carotenoids has been estimated at 50,00O i.u. (30 mg) per day, the equivalent of 6 ½ average carrots or 5 ½ sweet potatoes EVERY DAY. The suggested protective levels for vitamin C are in excess of 1,000 mgs per day, the equivalent of 15 average oranges EVERY DAY, assuming the oranges contained vitamin C – some don’t. The suggested protective level for vitamin E is at least 400 i.u., equivalent to 19 cups of almonds or 2.1 cups of soybean oil. I think these examples demonstrate the difficulty one would have in receiving protective levels of essential anti-oxidants from any average diet. Many other examples of such difficulty are available.
The anti-oxidants mentioned above are merely the most publicized examples available. Other significant anti-oxidants include grape-seed extract, selenium, coenzyme Q10 to mention a few.
Anti-oxidants are known as "Free-Radical" scavengers. They combine with Free Radicals to prevent them from being oxidized. Oxidized Free Radicals are the toxic versions and the ant-oxidants basically neutralize them and allow more available oxygen for energy production. When we exercise we produce more Free Radicals and breath in more oxygen thus increasing the risk of Free-Radical damage. Surveys have shown that up to 40% of Marathon finishers become ill in the week following completion. It therefore behooves all heavy exercisers to protect themselves by increasing their ant-oxidant consumption.
Many people have used or heard of herbal remedies as protectors from flu and colds. The expression is that herbs like Echinacea "stimulate" or "support" the immune system. This has lead to the use of these products upon the appearance of symptoms. However it must be understood that herbs are "herbal remedies" or "herbal medicines" and not food. Echinacea may well stimulate the immune system but if you don’t feed the immune system with protective and constructive nutrients, the effectiveness of herbal remedy will be limited or short lived.

Menu Planning for the Outdoor Season

Following a long winter (for some all winters are long), many families are looking forward to the warmer “outdoor” season. You know – the season when we say “Let’s spend an entire day outdoors performing demanding physical tasks” like hiking, climbing, bicycling, roller-blading, or gardening.
To get the most enjoyment from these high energy burning tasks, it is wise to make plans about the fuel to be consumed throughout the day to help provide a steady supply of this energy. Proper food selection for an all-day hike or aggressive day in the garden can mean the difference between total enjoyment and “bonking” at 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM. “Bonking” is a term for really low blood sugar, very low energy and feeling like your world is in painful slow motion.
Unwise but common advice given to those wishing to maintain high energy expenditure levels would include the consumption of sugar loaded snack bars, energy bars, soda pop, popular sport drinks (which are really just non-carbonated pop with some table salt added), rice cakes, bananas, raisins and dried fruits. These choices are unwise because they all raise blood sugar very quickly (which does give you a temporary energy boost) resulting in an insulin surge from the pancreas. A small, slow rise in insulin is both desirable and necessary because that is how the sugars go from the blood to the working cells to provide the basis for energy production. However, a “surge”, which is how the pancreas responds to a sharp rise in blood sugar, causes blood sugar to drop quickly (often to levels below the pre-eating stage) creating the desire to sleep or not think too clearly or to be depressed. We call this “Hypoglycemia”. Hunger is also prevalent with chronically elevated insulin. (There are many other affects of high insulin that will be discussed in other columns.)
Food choices for optimum energy and feelings of “well-being” involve the control of insulin. To avoid the peaks and valleys in energy and to maintain a happy level of vigor throughout a long day it is wise to:

• eat a varied diet with adequate protein and fat in addition to the carbohydrates,
• eat small meals and snacks to sustain the flow of energy, and
• maintain good levels of hydration by drinking liquids frequently.

Understand that at mild to moderate levels of exercise intensity you receive 50 to 75 per cent of your energy from stored fat. A mixed diet – and I prefer 40% complex carbohydrate, 30% protein and 30% good fat – will prevent insulin surging and prevent hypoglycemia. Eating protein and fat in every meal and every snack is the key to insulin control. So avoid the unwise list previously mentioned and create some menus from the following:
Breakfasts: eggs, omelet’s with cheese and or meat, large flake oatmeal, protein supplement drinks (not in juice), rye bread, sprouted wheat bread, fish, ham, back bacon.
Lunches: egg salad, cottage cheese, yogurt (unflavored), smoked salmon, pickled herring, peanut butter (no sugar), hard boiled eggs, beef or turkey jerky (home-made is best), cheese, apples, berries, coleslaw, sliced cold roast beef, chicken, turkey and rye bread or sprouted wheat bread.
Dinners: Choices of meat, poultry, fish (BBQ is great), salads, colorful vegetables – raw or stir fried, cottage cheese, tofu stir fries, yogurt (plain).
Snacks: cheese, nuts, seeds, beef or turkey jerky, apples with cheese, yogurt, high protein sport bars, peanut butter bars.
Drinks: Avoid caffeine beverages, because they are dehydrating. Drink a cup of liquid (preferably not coffee, tea, pop, or booze), approximately every hour (more often if the activity is high intensity and the outdoor temperature is high). Successful Marathoners and tri-athletes drink a cup every 15 minutes to avoid dehydration. Do not wait until you are thirsty, that is too late.
Try iced herbal tea, unsweetened, quality sport drinks that are primarily malto-dextrin sugars and contain 4 or more electrolytes (not just table salt), dilute fruit juices with meals and snacks are OK and of course water.

HAIR CARE - The many usages of Essential Oils

Beautiful hair begins with good health. It needs loving care and protection. What you don’t know can hurt you. What you do know can mean the difference between a gorgeous mane and a dull hair with many unsightly signs, such as dandruff.
Many don’t realize that their hair is subject to damage by wind, pollutants, sun and blow-dryer. If hair is left in a dry state of abuse, it can lead to severe hair and scalp problems, not to mention slow hair growth.
Problems and solutions:
FIRST, find out if your hair is normal, dry or oily.
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(1)For normal hair, either the fine or flyaway type, keep it short. Use conditioners, grooming aids and apply good quality essential oils such as Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Lavender, etc.
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(2)Lavender essential oil is most useful as it is good for dry hair and oily hair. Oily hair should not be washed with a shampoo high in alkaline because the body will react by producing more oil to regain acid balance. I suggest coarse hair should be cut short.
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(3)Coarse hair should be conditioned regularly using a crème rinse along with acid-balance shampoo. A longer style will keep the hair smartly in style.
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(4)The biggest problem we all face, some more often than others, is dandruff. Whether it is flaking and itching (dry dandruff) or redness and inflammation plus flaking and itching (known as wet/oily dandruff), the problems are the same. Most people think that it is caused by germs but this has never been proven. There is no one single cause. Please be warned that dandruff shampoos can be damaging to the scalp and should be used as instructed by a doctor. I personally found the use of essential oil very effective.
STEPS:
Step One:
Choose your essential oils. Among the best ones are Tea-tree, Basil, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme. Variety is important. Switch between shampoos, same applies to Essential Oils.
Step Two:
choose your Carrier Oil. There are a variety of carrier oils. The best known ones are grape-seed oil, apricot kernel oils and castor oil. However, Jojoba oil is closest to your natural scalp oils and is often in commercial hair care products.No need to buy the expensive ones. Many Health-food stores carry them
Step Three:
Use a dropper to mix the essential oil with the carrier oil. Play with the dilution to find what works best for you. I recommend one drop of essential oil to 10ml of carrier for those with sensitive skin. Other can use a slightly higher concentration.
Step Four:
Wash your hair first. Use any hair conditioning as you would. Then rinse & towel dry.
Step Five:
The final step is to massage your scalp. Dip your figures into the oil mixture (note the respective kind for normal, dry/oily hair). Apply to scalp by making small circles. Pay attention to area where dandruff seems to concentrate more.
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(5)The second concern, especially for men, is receding hairlines. Often illness, nervous conditions and bacteria can cause thinning hair. The build-up of androgen, a male sex hormone, can also cause follicle to become dormant. In some cases the injection of estrogens by medical professional can help but not without side effects. Many find using essential oils offer a viable solution. Essential oils such as Cedarwood, clary sage, lavender can help. Not surprising, many of these are also helpful in dandruff control.
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(6)One final thought. Essentials are good for about two years. Never apply essential oil undiluted. Repeat as often as needed but discontinue use if irritation occurs.

The Best Diet Plans

Losing weight is in no way straightforward and is by no means a possibility from taking a magic pill every day. Starving yourself for a number of weeks will bring around the desired impact, but the weight will return as soon as your consuming habits are switched back to normal.
So, do easy diets exist? What is the diet plan solution that genuinely works? The actual key point to simple dieting isn't trying to cut back to extreme levels in 1 sharp burst. A gradual reduction of the intake of calories, swapping high fat and carbohydrate content items for healthier alternatives and sensible physical exercise, will be the nearest we will find to an straightforward diet. This type of diet is straightforward to follow, as you are not cutting out treats altogether, or practicing any extreme physical exercise regimen. The result of this type of diet plan is that the weight reduction might be gradual, but if performed properly, is going to be permanent. Lots of people can develop into disheartened with this kind of diet plan for the reason that the weight loss is so gradual. But as long as you remember to remain focused and understand it wont take place overnight, a sensible consuming strategy together with some light physical exercise is the approach to go.
There are so several distinctive diets provided these days from milkshakes to diet plan pills. Nonetheless, the entire focus ought to be to gradually lose weight and regain a level of fitness and overall wellness. Just as the weight you put on was a gradual method, the weight reduction are going to be too. As far as simple diets go, a plan like this is simple to follow. Make your self a menu for the week created up of foods you like and enjoy and permit a treat now and then. You will begin to gradually see an improvement, a weight loss and a general sense of well becoming.

How to Stop Bed Wetting in Children’s

You've been around the block a few times with this whole enuresis thing if your child has been at it for a few years. You've got the drill down cold - taking care of the laundry, protecting your child's skin, protecting your mattress, steering this sleepy child to the bathroom for one last pee. That is, you've got the drill down cold... at home. Chalk it up to being just one more of the surprising things about being a parent - right? Basically, the diaper dependency theory says that kids who wet the bed, if they wear pull-ups or diapers (nappies to our friends across the pond), wet because they know they can.

This idea makes me nervous. At the root, it sounds like it hints that after a while, neurotic kids only wet the bed from laziness, apathy, or choice. We are so not going there! For anyone who's got a child with enuresis, we know this is a crazy stance to take.
Sure, on any given day, my child can be as lazy as a log, headache-inducing apathetic, and even cantankerous - but so can every other child I've ever seen. But there's a big difference between not wanting to clean his room, do the dishes, or get all his homework done before knocking off for the day, and simply deciding, "What the hay... the bathroom's just not convenient enough, so I'll wet my bed."

Those super-absorbent pull-ups made it pretty hard for the kids to know whether they'd had an accident. In the staying dry process, the day comes when you've got to chuck the pull-ups and try flying without a net. I started wondering whether it could it be the same thing with sleep wetting - maybe if he could feel it happening, he could stop.

Bed wetting alarms can train the sleeping brain to control the bladder and wake the sleeper if wetting occurs. Once fully trained, relapses are less likely. We are confident you can achieve a bedwetting cure, once armed with sound advice and a good bed wetting alarm.

Bedwetting Solutions sells bedwetting alarms throughout the world. You are able to purchase a unique bed wetting alarm with a wire-free remote wetness sensor on this site.

Full information on training and the alarm is provided, plus easy access to assistance through email. We treat child and adult bed wetting. We recommend alarm training for children aged 6 years and older, who have no complicating issues such as daytime wetting or chronic constipation, which need to be addressed with your doctor.

The idea - see what happens if he went without pull-ups for a few days.
It wasn't really a big deal to try this for a few days:
* My laundry routine was already in full gear, so a few more sets of sheets wouldn't even be noticeable.
* His mattress was fully protected, so it didn't do any harm.
* He's already a very responsible kid, and takes care of his own bathing and clean-up.
* I also made a solemn promise not to complain if it didn't work.
What was his take on all of this?

This is probably the best part. It's been no bed of roses for him, but it does seem to have made him a more compassionate kid. When he knows another kid has medical problems or challenges, he's always kind and sensitive to their feelings. He's also gotten pretty verbal about his bedwetting problem - and, thankfully, calls me on it if I ever complain or say something to make him feel bad about it.

Brain Stimulating Toys for Tots

Children learn from the moment they are born so it is never too early to learn to start introducing educational toys and surrounding kids in a stimulating environment. Research suggests that children who interact regularly with other children and parents in a learning environment show better social interaction and develop more quickly. Learning through play is a well-established method to help children develop an array of abilities such as hand-eye coordination and motor, speech, reading and numerical skills; it also helps to develop their imagination and intellect.

Some parents choose well-established or old-fashioned ways to inspire their preschool children, such as surrounding them with books and creative play. Books are great, not just to develop a love of reading in young children, but they also give the parent and child a special time together. Many grown-ups have treasured memories of reading a much loved book with Mom or Dad before going to bed. It is as much about bonding as it is about learning.

It's Never too Early to Learn
For creative play, simple and cost-effective felt boards provide many hours of fun for small fingers as they create their own stories, fully of bright creatures in their own special land.

Building blocks and Legos develop engineering skills, as kids learn how structures are built; they also get a sense of achievement when they complete a spectacular towering edifice. And these towers are great fun to knock down! These toys develop patience and thought processes as well as motor skills.

Have a box of craft materials such as glue, scissors (please ensure you supervise small children with scissors to ensure the dog doesn't end up with a new haircut!), glitter, paint, clay, crayons, colored paper, old magazines, birthday and Christmas cards, used wrapping paper, bows, ribbon and so on. Children can create something wonderful out of old socks, some buttons, paper bags, popsicle sticks and just about anything.

A box filled with old clothes, Mom's old make-up, junk jewelry, shoes and perhaps some costumes and accessories will keep an active little mind interested for hours, making up stories and acting out scenes from their favorite books and movies.

All parents know that, once a child starts to walk, they become little balls of energy. Toys such as tricycles, playhouses, sandboxes, swings, slides and climbing frames will give energetic little people an outlet to expend their energy and develop skills at the same time.

Toddlers have a natural curiosity but also have a short attention span so providing them with lots of different toys will not only encourage a variety of skills, it will keep them occupied. This is a perfect time to develop social skills by learning to share with others; your kids can learn manners, cooperation and teamwork, and develop the important skill of friendship.

Whether it's banging on a pot with a spoon or playing a real or pretend instrument, music is a fun way to learn. Short, repetitive songs and rhymes are great for kids and dancing along to music is good exercise. It is also fun and develops language, memorization and rhythm skills; it also helps expand a child's attention span. What's more, music enthralls young children.

When considering what toys to buy for tots, parents should ask themselves questions about the toy. How many senses does this toy stimulate? Does it light up, make noise or move? Is it colorful? What is it like to touch or smell? Will challenge or frustrate your child? Hard is good, challenging is great but frustrating is not. Does this toy encourage a child to be creative and make choices? Is there more than one way to play with it? What skills does this toy help your child to develop? Will it engage them? Is it durable and safe for their age group?

Some great stimulating outdoor toys for preschool kids are push-pull toys, pedal toys, sit-on and push-along toys, balls, swing sets and climbing frames. For indoor days, building blocks and Legos, books, felt boards and chalk boards, craft boxes, dress-up clothes, stuffed animals, dolls and boxes. Boxes can be transformed into cars, trucks, planes, ships, houses, and just about anything else, with a little bit of imagination.

A clever parent can even make cleaning up into a game instead of a chore. It is never too early to learn how to make chores fun!

Overweight during holidays? Get back on track with Altadrine Fat Burner

Welcome back! Your friends have just given you a warm welcome from your holidays; you are telling them how you enjoyed yourself; the beautiful places you have visited; the mouth watering delicacy you have tasted, the delicious food you have eaten, and obviously the extra kilos you have discovered on peeping half-heartedly at the mirror on returning home. It’s only normal that on returning from the holidays the bathroom-scales will cause some alarm. Even though you may feel less stressed and have even managed to stick to a correct and varied diet, it is still possible that your figure has gone astray.

Back to resolutions: as from tomorrow a strict diet and off to the gym! Great! Even though more than a month will be necessary to recover the perfect figure you had the very first day you strolled down to the beach this summer. Losing weight will entail sacrifices, ways and means, and time, which is not always available when returning home from the holidays.                                                                                                           ALTA CARE Laboratoires has launched on the market ALTADRINE Fat Burning Tablets. Extracts of Citrus aurantium (synephrine) and Guarana` (caffeine) help in the burning of fat deposits in a natural way. Yes……we are talking of fat deposits. A correct and varied diet may help you in stopping the accumulation of further kilos, but not the elimination of the fat deposits accumulated during the holidays. Eliminating this excess is nowadays very simple. The alternatives range from physical exercise – so if you intend going to the gym by all means do so – to having some food supplement that will help you recover your correct weight. ALTADRINE Fat Burner Tablets is the solution to your problem; it’s a specific product that contains extracts that are capable of burning your surplus fat while producing an energy available for all the body. The active ingredients are in fact capable of acting directly on fatty cells, stimulating the metabolism of the fat and reducing those fats that make you look away from a mirror. Combining ALTADRINE Fat Burner Tablets with a well-balanced and varied diet, and maybe even some sport, will definitely speed up the process of fat-burning, and thus recover within a short time the figure that is to your liking.                                              If sacrifices send shivers down your spine and if time is not available for sport; or if the sporting activity is not enough to lose weight quickly, ALTADRINE Fat Burner will be of enormous help. Two tablets a day (morning and evening) with a large glass of water for 21 days will be enough to obtain the first results; then if necessary repeat the cycle after a pause of seven days. Bid farewell to your guilt conscience; during the holiday you have satisfied your appetite and desires. Great! That’s what holidays are for.

Now get hold of a box of ALTADRINE Fat Burner and a glass of water, and even if you have no intention of going to the gym, ALTA CARE Laboratoires still recommends a well-balanced and varied diet in order to obtain the best results in the shortest time possible.

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Health Tip: Your Oral Health and Fertility

There are many fertility tips available. However teeth flossing is usually not one of these!

Interestingly, neglected oral ailments can easily bring about pregnancy and bad pregnancy effects. Unfortunately a lady in the US, not too long ago gave birth to a stillborn baby who passed away as a result of the mother's gingivitis, which really is a condition that is easily cured

Let us focus on infections

Any kind of infection in your body can affect the infant at just about any stage of the pregnancy. Women's immune systems tend to be somewhat under control during pregnancy to avoid the immune system from attacking the embryo - which purely speaking is really not part of the system.

Opportunistic bacteria, microbes and other pathogens may use this possibility and virally spread in to your system.

Hence it is very important to prepare for your own maternity and to test if perhaps you've any kind of minor infections within your body. This consists of STDs which could in many cases be asymptomatic. Your doctor, GP and dental professional can run the required medical tests for you.

Six fertility suggestions : The way to make your teeth and mouth infection free

Tooth brushing two times a day just isn't enough to keep gingivitis away. The bacteria may pile up between your teeth throughout the zones which are difficult to reach with your tooth brush. You have to start flossing on a regular basis, if at all possible each night.

Acquire a waxed tooth floss or dental tape because they clean the best. Not merely can they take away the oral plaque buildup and food items between your teeth as well as some staining which shapes with time.

Utilize a tongue cleaner/scraper. Your tongue can be another location bacteria love to dwell on, therefore you should try to clean it every evening.

Just be sure you utilize fluoride free toothpaste. Fluoride happens to be associated with infertility by interfering with thyroid operation. Very poor thyroid function can cause PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, weight gain, irregular cycles, miscarriages, depression, hair loss and many more uncomfortable problems.

Preferably you must aim to brush your teeth after breakfast, lunch and also dinner. At night furthermore clean your tongue with the unique tongue scraper you can buy at your chemist/pharmacy. Next start flossing you teeth and present it after cleaning your teeth to ensure all flossed particles are actually taken off.            Maintaining your teeth as well as mouth sparkly clean will not only enhance your fertility but in addition your dental health which implies fewer visits to the dental professional and more funds in your pocket!

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Move to Suspend Libya Seen As Critical Test for U.N. Human Rights Council

By Patrick Goodenough
CNSNews.com

On the eve of an emergency U.N. Human Rights Council meeting on the crisis in Libya, the European Union has significantly toughened a draft resolution, raising for the first time the prospect of challenging Libya’s membership on the council.

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New Planned Parenthood Report: Record Abortions Done in 2009

By Steven Ertelt
LifeNews.com

A new report the Planned Parenthood national abortion business recently released shows the embattled agency did more abortions in 2009 than it has done in any prior year. The report also shows it providing fewer pregnant women with non-abortion services.

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Chaos Summer: Why Wisconsin is Only the Beginning

By Floyd and Mary Beth Brown
FloydReports.com

I’m going to bankrupt this country by any means necessary, and if you try to stop me or slow me down, I’ll shut the government down and blame it on you. If you try to stop me, you can kiss your political careers good-bye. Isn’t this essentially what Barack Obama and his allies in the U.S. Senate are saying to the Republican leaders in Congress?

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Hate-A-Rama: The Vulgar, Sexist, Racist, Homophobic Rage of the Left

By Michelle Malkin
HumanEvents.com


Barack Obama's new era of civility was over before it began. You wouldn't know it from reading The New York Times, watching Katie Couric or listening to the Democratic manners police. But America has been overrun by foul-mouthed, fist-clenching wildebeests.

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Great Physical Exercises For Weight Loss

If you'd like to lose a few pounds, then you are in good company. Most people today are overweight and would like to fix that. There are plenty of ways, from special diets to surgery, that people turn to help them drop those excess pounds. In this article, I'll be talking about exercises that have helped many to increase their metabolism, and lose weight.
One common misconception about exercising for weight loss is that you need to become some kind of long distance runner to lose weight. The truth is that you can lose weight by doing strength training just as easily. Increased muscle mass will dramatically increase your metabolism, and your bodies capacity to burn fat for energy.
A great exercise is called the Hindu squat. This is basically a squat using your body weight as resistance. When you start off, you will likely be able do only about ten or twenty. But with consistent practice, you can get up to a couple hundred at once. When you get to this level, you'll be amazed how much fat is melting off. Basically stand with your feet at shoulder width, and squat down. As you do so, put the weight on the balls of your feet, and lean forward a little bit. Start with our arms slightly behind you, and swing them forward. Your fingertips should barely touch the floor. Squat down just long enough to brush the floor, and stand up again. Do as many as you can.
The Hindu push up is another great exercise that works pretty much every muscle above the waist. Start in the regular push up position. Raise your back side as high as you can. You should look like an upside down V. Push backward as far as you can, and lower your face just above the floor. Sweep your face and chest forward, and then raise your head up, so it's at the highest point. Then move back into the upside down V and repeat. If you haven't done push ups in a while, don't expect to do more than a couple. But after a few weeks you'll notice some dramatic changes to your upper body.
The last one is any kind of sit up. There are countless variations, so just choose on that you are familiar with. A common one, which works plenty of muscles, is called the mummy sit up. Lay down on your back, like you are getting ready to go to sleep. Then sit up without bending your legs, or lifting them off the floor. When you can do twenty five of these, consider yourself to have stronger stomach muscles that pretty much anybody you meet.                                                                                                                                               Doing these exercises on a daily basis will be tremendously beneficial to your health and well being. Even if you can't do more than a couple of each, in a few weeks you'll be amazed at your progress. Just keep at it, and don't give up.

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Anabolic Cooking - Know the Benefits for Human body Builders

Anabolic cooking is really a eating habits nutrition plan especially built for folks who will be entire body making enthusiasts. Every single critical physique builders and health and fitness fanatics know very effectively that great food plan and diet plays an enormous position in constructing fantastic muscle groups. Even when you are performing rigorous conditioning instruction and getting all the most effective supplements to build-up your muscle groups, you won't to grow them the way in which you would like them to generally be. Excellent nutrition is one important facet to increase your muscle tissues and melt away your unwanted fats.
So as for you personally to gain good muscle tissues you have to contemplate two points; think about beneficial workout strategies that will definitely build those people muscle tissues of yours. Secondly, you may need to own the fantastic weight loss plan plan that you must take to feed those people muscle tissue and grow them correctly and properly. At all times bear in head that you will need these two vital aspects to complete your muscle-developing course of action and enjoy the final results.
Eating numerous protein and important carbohydrates aren't the only approaches to increase your muscles. You need to own the proper knowledge about eating habits programs that will help you in making people muscle tissues and even now employ a tasty diet regime. Anabolic cooking software programs offer you several excellent recipes and complete flavoured meals that help in promoting muscle-creating and body fat reduction. Here are some with the function advantages it is best to know about anabolic cooking:
·More than 200 straightforward to make Anabolicious-Recipes
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You will find really a lot of beneficial functions and rewards if you consider utilizing anabolic cooking software programs. On the other hand anabolic cooking is ideal for those who're seriously determined to grow and produce good muscle groups and great system varieties. Understand that acquiring fantastic training routines and good diet programs can enable you to develop and mature fantastic muscles.

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Natural Energy Supplements

If you're planning to take some extra energy supplements to boost your diet, it would be good to take various natural energy supplements so that you're able to eliminate various risks that come with consuming artificial energy supplements.

Our lifestyle changes and working habits leave little or no energy in our bodies for a long and hard working day. Meeting energy requirements for the body to function effectively remains a challenge that is often not met effectively. While fruits and healthy eating habits do suffice daily energy requirements, it is not always realistic these days to rely completely on healthy diet. Natural energy supplements are helpful in increasing energy demands for the body. These nutritional supplements come in various forms like drinks, pills, tablets and powder. Many of these natural energy supplements keep the body rejuvenated and full of energy during working hours.

All Natural Energy Supplements

If you feel extremely lethargic especially during office work, you need to carefully think about your diet. Proper dietary changes can help you deal with the issue of fatigue easily. There are many products that claim to help with energy related issues; however, you need to give it a proper research and thought before buying any such supplement. Nevertheless, some of the best options, are as follows:

B Complex Vitamins
Vitamin B complex is referred to as group of water - soluble vitamin B - Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Biotin, Folic Acid and the Vitamin B12 (Cobalamins). Each of the vitamin B complex members have specific functions in the body. While Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and biotin help in energy production processes, Vitamin B6 is required for metabolism of amino acids and Vitamin B12 as well as folic acid is necessary for cell division procedure.

Dosage: Owing to a large number of brands present in the market, it is good to consult a nutritionist or your family doctor regarding natural supplements of vitamin B complex. Follow dosage instructions carefully.

Green Tea
It is said that no other drink has as many health benefits as green tea. Green tea benefits have been known since thousands of years and they work wonders in improving immune system, curing infection, preventing high cholesterol levels and they have been recommended to people suffering from arthritis. The presence of atechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a powerful antioxidant imparts great benefits to green tea.

Dosage: Almost all popular tea brands also sell green tea. You can pick up them from your retail shop. Two cups of green tea per day is all that it takes to keep you healthy and energized.

Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate is often called as "ancient drink of health and fitness". Its origin is related to Guarani Indians of South America. It is said that Yerba Mate (pronounced as 'yerba mahtay') contains ingredients that are beneficial for keeping us energetic and healthy. Yerba Mate is made from South American rainforest holly tree (botanical name: Ilex paraguariensis). Yerba mate is said to have combined effects of tea, coffee and chocolate.

Dosage: In countries like Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil Yerba Mate is just like a national drink and is consumed like tea or coffee. Instead of traditional coffee, you can have Yerba Mate. You can buy Yerba Mate from various retail stores.

Bee Pollen
Availability of bee pollen in the form of nutritional supplements is one of the best options for people to fulfill energy requirements for the body. What is a bee pollen? As bees sit on a flower to suck nectar, small granules from flowers stick on the legs of bees. These are nothing but pollen granules and they've extremely high nutritional value. While these bee pollens are essential for growth and development of bees, they're also useful for human beings. Read the Buzzle article bee pollen nutrition facts to know more about the nutritional value of bee pollens.

Dosage: Depending on the type of bee pollen you purchase (granules, tablets, granules soaked in honey) your dosages will vary. It is best to consult the beekeeper or shopkeeper from whom you're purchasing the bee pollen about the dosage.

In the market, there are several natural energy supplements for men and natural energy supplements for women in the form of health energy drinks that have been prepared keeping in mind the body structure and requirement of both genders.

Similar to the above natural energy supplements, two other supplements namely, Guarana and Korean Ginseng have also become very popular. It has to be noted that some of these supplements like Guarana have been controversial owing to some side effects. Hence, we advise our readers to seek medical advise before starting any energy supplements.