weird little facts from the emode love test... well the ones i liked anyways =p

• Chocolate contains the same chemical, phenylethylamine, that your brain produces when you fall in love.
  
• According to "The Farmers' Almanac," to test your love, you and your lover should each place an acorn in water. If they swim together, your love is true; if they drift apart, so will you
  
• A magic potion or charm thought to arouse sexual love, especially toward a specific person, is known as a "philter."
  
• People remember more emotional words that are heard with their left ear than those heard with their right ear. Emotional messages that enter the right ear are received by the more analytical left side of the brain, while messages that enter the left ear are processed by the emotional right side of the brain. ( this is the one that i like the most out of the ones i put down ^^; )
  

taken from www.sleepnet.com/tips.html

Tips for Healthy Sleep

You should wake up refreshed in the morning without the use of an alarm clock and feel energetic all day. If not you may find some good tips below. (for day schedules, shift work tips coming)

• Keep regular hours. Try to go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time every day. Getting up at the same time is most important. Getting bright light, like the sun, when you get up will also help. Try to go to bed only when you are sleepy.
• Bright light in the morning at a regular time should help you feel sleepy at the same time every night.
  
• Stay away from stimulants like caffeine. This will help you get deep sleep which is most refreshing. If you take any caffeine, take it in the morning. Avoid all stimulants in the evening, including chocolate, caffeinated sodas, and caffeinated teas. They will delay sleep and increase arousal's during the night.
  
• Use the bed just for sleeping. Avoid watching TV, using laptop computers, or reading in bed. Bright light from these activities and subject matter may inhibit sleep. If it helps to read before sleep make sure you use a very small wattage bulb to read. A 15 watt bulb should be enough.
  
• Avoid bright light around the house before bed. Using dimmer switches in living rooms and bathrooms before bed can be helpful. (Dimmer switches can be set to maximum brightness for morning routines.)
  
• Don't stress if you feel you are not getting enough sleep. It will just make matters worse. Know you will sleep eventually.
  
• Avoid exercise near bedtime.
  
• Don't go to bed hungry. Have a light snack, avoid a heavy meal before bed.
  
• Bedtime routines are helpful for good sleep.
  
• Avoid looking at the clock if you wake up in the middle of the night. It can cause anxiety.
  
• If you can't get to sleep for over 30 minutes, get out of bed and do something boring in dim light till you are sleepy.
  
• Keep your bedroom at comfortable temperature.
  
• If you have problems with noise in your environment you can use a white noise generator. A fan will work.
  
• Know that the "night cap" has a price. Alcohol may help you to get to sleep but it will cause you to wake up throughout the night. You may not notice it. (It is worse if you have sleep apnea because the alcohol makes the apnea worse.) Sometimes people snore only if they have had some alcohol or may snore worse if they already snore.)
  
• If you have a sleeping partner, ask them if they notice any snoring, leg movements and/or pauses in breathing . Take this information and try the sleep test. You may have a sleep disorder or you may just need to increase your awareness about your own sleep need. If you have any concerns see your doctor.
  

testing testing?

mike is smart :D mike from wushu... spikey mikey... there are a lot of mikes ^^;;; anyways... this is from his ezboard posting... it's on muscle soreness

I didn't know potassium helped with DOMS(delayed onset muscle soreness). I knew it helped with cramps (muscle, not PMS), but not for soreness. There is a drug out there called Orudis that's supposed to help with DOMS. It has something to do with your pain receptors in the spine...This is some sort of anti-inflammatory drug. I know some people even talk about using Creatine to reduce DOMS. Bottom line is DOMS is caused by "micro-tears in the muscle fiber," contrary to popular belief of "lactic acid buildup." Exercise physiologist have done muscle biopsies and such to prove this. Oh, the reason why DOMS and lactic acid accumulation aren't completely related is that (based on some tests) if you do eccentric (negative phase), of an exercise you'll get more sore, but lactic acid levels weren't as high. By the way, lactic acid levels usually return to normal after 20mins post exercise. So maybe a little bit of cardio after working out will help get the blood moving, transporting lactic acid to the liver to get the acid removed. Oh, and of course stretching! I hope that made sense and helps!

I think a lot of people still think it's lactic acid. Go to a gym and ask a personal trainer and I'm pretty sure they'll say it is also. If not, I'll be impressed! =) There's two theories I know of in regards to DOMS; Torn Muscle Tissue Theory, and Torn Connective Tissue Theory. The first theory is based on muscle damage leading to soreness. Evidence supporting this is traces of myoglobin (muscle protein) in blood or urine that indicates damage. The second one is supported by finding traces of hydroxyproline (byproduct of connective tissue damage)...this one relating more to eccentric/negative only exercise.

If you guys don't warm up before doing anything strenuous, I suggest you do to minimize soreness.

... i think i do this colorgenics crap too much... but i hate how it's always right for the situation... it seems to put everything i'm thinking down in writing perfectly... very strange indeed... and it's not so vague that it would "always" fit my situatino since i've tried randomizing a few times and those totally didn't fit...

i just didn't want to throw this into my normal blog since i think people don't like to read it ^^

Enough is enough - and you feel that you've had enough for a while. You don't need any more battles. You just would like to be able to shout "stop" and experience a little peace and calm ... even if it be only for a little while. This doesn't mean that you need to cut yourself off from the rest of the world ... it just means that you are seeking some respite... some physical or emotional relaxation that could release some of the the tension and possibly reduce the internal conflict....

You want what you want ... and you need all that you want .. and as they say in the movies .. you are the sort of individual that "By hook or by crook" you will, by fair means or foul, endeavour to get what you are looking for ...

You have a high opinion of yourself......It is perhaps because of this self-centredness, that you become exasperated when you feel that your needs are misinterpreted by those around you. When this happens.. and it does quite often...you feel that there is no-one that can understand the way you feel, and it is because of this egocentric self that you are quick to take offence.

You are feeling full of uncertainty and worrying over what you consider as missed opportunities. This is causing considerable stress and tension.You feel that there must be more to life than the constant pressures and anxieties... You feel that surely life must hold far more opportunities than that which it has to date been presented to you. You sincerely believe that there must be a simpler way to tap life's hidden recourses and should you be able to find that way ... you could achieve your hearts desire ... It's the not knowing "how" that is affording you the constant worry. You are constantly probing and seeking - trying to ensure that at all times you are on your guardagainst missing any opportunity. "Enough is enough" You are anxious to avoid further setbacks. You are strenuously trying to make sure that you will not be overlooked and you badly need security.

There is an inherent fear that you may be prevented from achieving the things you want. This activates your subconscious desire for peace of mind and mental security. It is increasingly obvious to you that the environment that you are in is not conducive to your well-being and so you are seeking fresh fields .... somewhere free of conflict where you can RELAX and THINK...

interesting... taken from http://njnj.essortment.com/sorethroathome_rhav.htm

Sore throat home remedy


Sore throats are among the most common of ailments and concerns of those seeking health care. That itchy, scratchy, dry, raw feeling in the back of your throat can have many causes from a simple cold to serious infection.


COLD AND FLU SEASON


During Winter months, viral outbreaks and respiratory diseases run rampant through schools, nursing homes, communities and families. Sore throats often signal the onset of a cold or the flu. If your sore throat precedes symptoms of cold or flu, such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and fatigue, your throat pain will be self-limiting and most likely, clear on its own as your body fights off the respiratory disease. You can ease sore throat pain by following traditional or alternative therapies.


TRADITIONAL TREATMENT

Over-the-counter pain medication.

Rest.

Drink extra fluids.

Gargle with warm salt water.



ALTERNATIVE

CHAMOMILE, taken every few hours, will ease pain and reduce inflammation. Chamomile tea is particularly effective in treating pain because of its soothing nature, and can be taken by all age groups.


SAGE is another popular alternative medicine used in the treatment of sore throats. Sage is beneficial in treating pharyngitis and other throat pains by reducing inflammation and protecting the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.


GARLIC, a natural antibiotic, can be helpful in the speeding up of recovery and removal of bacteria, especially if your sore throat is caused by the flu or bacterial infection. Garlic can be taken in pill form by all age groups.


ICELAND MOSS helps to stimulate appetite and relieve dry, scratchy throats caused by inflamed tissue. Iceland Moss is best taken in tincture form, several times daily and works well on those with sore throats brought about by the flu or respiratory disease.




PHARYNGITIS

Next to the common cold, Pharyngitis is the most common throat inflammation and infection.


SYMPTOMS

Sore throat.

Tickle in the throat.

Feeling of a "lump" in throat area when swallowing.

Throat that is red or has grayish sores.

Aching.

Fever.

Difficulty swallowing.


CAUSES

Pharyngitis is an infection that caused by viruses or bacteria.


TRADITIONAL TREATMENT

Most cases of Pharyngitis are self-limiting and clear on their own with 3-7 days. Severe cases caused by bacteria may be treated with antibiotics.


Gargle with double-strength tea every 2 hours.

OTC pain relievers.

Extra fluids.


ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT

OAK BARK has natural astringent properties and can help reduce inflammation. It can be taken in tincture or gargle form.


MARSHMALLOW LEAF will alleviate irritation in the mouth and throat. It can be taken in pill or tincture form.


MULLEIN FLOWER has been used for centuries in Europe as a symptomatic treatment for sore throats. Mullein Flower also acts as a mild expectorant, and is helpful to those with a cough or sore throat brought about by viral infection.


WARM SOAKS or hot baths will add moisture to the throat area and soothe irritation.




STREP THROAT

Strep throat is a contagious infection of the pharynx by the streptococcal bacteria, resulting in pain and inflammation.


SYMPTOMS

Sore throat.

Pain with swallowing.

Headache.

Fever.

General ill feeling.

Appetite loss.

Ear pain, especially when swallowing.

Tender or swollen, red glands in the neck.

Tonsil swelling, redness, and infection.


CAUSES

Strep throat is caused by person to person contact with an infected individual. Streptococcal bacteria can be transmitted through saliva and nasal secretions through coughing, sneezing, and touching


TRADITIONAL TREATMENT

Antibiotic treatment is given to patients with serious Strep infections, especially those that have spread to the ears or nose. With antibiotics, even the most serious of cases is curable in 10-14 days. Over-the-counter pain medication may be given for fever and inflammation every four hours.


ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT

A COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER will put more moisture in the air, making sticky, dry, irritated throats feel better.


WARM SOAKS will soothe throat pain as well, and reduce inflammation to glands.


SAGE or ARNICA FLOWER, taken in pill or tincture form, will reduce inflammation in the throat and ear areas.


GARLIC is particularly effective in those whose infection as spread.

oesteoclasts help break down bone...

oesteoblasts help build bone...

parathyroid is with low blood calcium

thyroid is with high blood calcium and releases calcitonin?

@_o gah...

testing blog colors and stuffs

haro :D yay!!! for my first use-less info blog... ^_^

tomatoes!!! veggie or fruit?

scientifically... a tomato is a fruit... because it has seeds in it =p

but what is a cucumber then? a squash? a pumpkin? all of those "veggies" have seeds in them, but are considered vegetables.

traditionally veggies are cooked to be eaten or prepared in some way... only recently have people started to eat raw vegetables... o_O *ewww* ^^; but yeah! olden days... meals would consist of meat... and vegetables ^_^ fruits were not even part of a meal. they were used as little fillers in between entree's/dishes. fruits are eaten un-cooked right?

another thing that determines what a tomato is... is... which type of salad does it go into? a vegetable salad or a fruit salad? a vegetable salad! =O same thing with a cucumber... which salad is it in? =p

okie... that's all i can remember right now... shoe... =O end my first log!