Farmin’ in the Hood
posted by Josiah Garber on May 16, 2011
in Fun, Health
Drug War Kills More People Than The Drugs
posted by Josiah Garber on May 9, 2011
in Health, Politics
Rand Paul: Why We Should Repeal Obamacare
posted by Josiah Garber on February 18, 2011
in Economics, Health, Politics
Dr. Mercola Interview Dr. Ron Paul
posted by Josiah Garber on February 15, 2011
in Health, Politics
Neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock – Vaccines & Autism
posted by Josiah Garber on February 15, 2011
in Health
Very interesting lecture on the link between Vaccines and Autism.
The Flouride Deception
posted by Josiah Garber on December 2, 2010
in Health
The Future of Food: Documentary
posted by Josiah Garber on November 27, 2010
in Fun, Health
Upcoming Heirloom Gardening Website
posted by Josiah Garber on October 25, 2010
in Fun, Health
I will be launching an heirloom gardening website soon. You can Sign Up to be notified of the website launch and to receive the newsletter with the following.
- How to Plant and Save Heirloom Seeds
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Is Your Dentist Killing You? – Mercury Fillings
posted by Josiah Garber on September 28, 2010
in Health
Your mercury fillings could be killing you slowly. I found this article on Mercury Fillings very concerning. Mercury has been shown to cause neurological problems like Autism and Alzheimer’s disease.
It is sad that many people have mercury amalgam fillings and do not realize the dangers that they pose. Sadly, it seems many dentists did not or don’t know the harm that they are doing to people. It is good to know that many dentists are now choosing to use composite fillings instead of the Mercury Amalgam Fillings.
It is important to find the right dentist when making the choice to remove your Mercury Amalgam fillings. Improper removal can cause more mercury to enter your body.
Want to get mercury out of your body? Some studies show that cilantro acts as a chelator binding to mercury and removing it from your body.
Increase Alertness Without Caffeine – 7 Ways
posted by Josiah Garber on June 10, 2010
in Fun, Health, Personal Development
by Seth Simonds
lifehack.org
Do you need caffeine to get through your day? I’ve experienced every over-the-counter wakefulness supplement produced before 2007 (when I smartened up) and can promise you that it all has the same effect: A brief period of increased alertness is followed by a dramatic increase in lethargy (a crash) or anxiety and fidgeting. Consume enough caffeine combined with whatever jungle juice is in vogue and you’ll eventually turn into an over-clocked grouch.
Perhaps you already are? You don’t have to be. Here are 7 ways to increase your alertness and subsequent productivity without reaching for that 6th cup of coffee before lunch:
1. Drop Napping
A quick version of the power nap, a drop nap takes only a few minutes and will usually give you enough of a boost to get through the last few hours of work. How to do it? Sit in a comfortable chair and hold something in one hand that, when dropped on the floor, will make enough noise to wake you from a shallow sleep. Hold the object you’ve chosen so that it will drop to the floor when you relax your hand and let yourself fall asleep. As soon as you fall asleep the object will drop and you’ll wake up with a boost of alertness. If you’ve ever fallen asleep for a few seconds while driving you already know what it feels like to wake from a drop nap!
2. Micro projects
A micro project is any small project that can be completed in a very little time. Taking a few minutes away from your sleep-inducing labor to work on a small project of your own can provide the excitement and immediate fulfillment needed to get your brain back in gear for the less interesting work you face.
3. Stretching
Get your hind parts out of that seat and release some of that lethargy and tension with a few minutes of stretching! You can start with some basic stretches and move to more complex ones as you feel comfortable.
4. Competitive games
Play a game that makes your mind work as you push for a win over another, preferably somebody you know. The combination of competition, strategy, and social interaction will give you the boost in brainpower you need to keep going. WeeWar is a recent favorite of mine. The combination of strategy, simplicity, and a bit of luck make for a fun way to take an “alertness break” from my work while connecting with a friend.
5. Hydrate!
Your brain is mostly water so it makes sense that you’d need to keep yourself hydrated for maximum alertness and productivity! They Mayo Clinic recommends three hydration styles to make sure you keep your body stocked with fluids:
- Replacement – The idea is to replace all the fluid you lose throughout your day. The average adult loses about a liter of water each day due to evaporation through the skin, breathing, etc. If you sweat a lot or live in a very warm climate you’ll want to up that amount appropriately. Combine that amount with the amount of water you lose as urine and you’ll have a good idea of how much fluid you should be consuming on a daily basis to stay healthy.
- 8 by 8 - 8 ounces of water 8 times per day (about 2 liters total) is an easy way to remember how much you need to keep from getting dehydrated and losing precious brainpower because your body is struggling to operate.
- Prescribed quantity – Check with your doctor or registered dietitian for a more exact idea of how much water you should be consuming based on your body weight and gender.
Trading that 4pm cup of coffee for a glass of water may have the extended benefit of guarding you from the hours-long affects of caffeine that might otherwise keep you up late.