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On Thursday, 13 March 2014 7:46 AM, Prasannam Narayanaswamy <n.prasannam@gmail.com> wrote:

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From: Gopal Ramani <gopa

Glass Museum; Beautiful Life; Juice Combos; Health; Food Combos; Prostate Health

A Visit to a Stunning Glass Museum!

The Corning Museum of Glass, in Corning, New York, explores every facet of glass - including art, history, culture, science and technology, craft, and design. The Museum is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of glass -more than 45,000 glass objects, spanning 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Located in the Finger Lakes region, in one of the most prominent glassmaking towns in America, the Museum is an educational institution, dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the art, history and science of glass.

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Beautiful Thoughts for a Beautiful Life

What stands behind us and what stands before us are tiny matters compared to what is within us.

The happiness of our lives depends on the quality of our thoughts But the quality of our thoughts depends on the people in our lives.

We receive a lot of unconditional love when we're born.  We receive a lot of unconditional respect when we die.  We just need to learn how to handle the between...

Remind this to those you love...

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The 40 Most Unusual Buildings!

From around the world, we bring you the strangest buildings. Some seem to wobble, others resemble real life objects while there are those that just seem to create a different sense of reality all together. Prepare to meet the 40 most strange and unusual buildings in the world!

1. Public Library - Kansas City, Kansas, USA

2. Atomium - Brussels, Belgium

3. Milwaukee Art Museum - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

4. Church of Hallgrimur - Reykjavik, Iceland

5. Longaberger Basket Building - Newark, New Jersey, USA

6. Wonder Works - Pigeon Forge, North Carolina, USA

7. Upside down house - Shimbark, Poland

8. Crooked house - Sopot, Poland

9. Tenerife Auditorium - Canary Islands, Spain

10. "The Bullring" - Birmingham, England

11. La Tete au Carre Library - Nice, France

12. Eden Project - England

13. Snail House - Sofia, Bulgaria

14. Edificio Mirador - Madrid , Spain

15. Nautilus house - Mexico

16. Calakmul "The Washing Machine" building - Mexico

17. Habitat-67 (Apartment Complex) - Montreal, Canada

18. Montreal Biosphere - Montreal, Canada

19. Olympic Stadium - Montreal, Canada

20. Lotus Church - India

21. Wood Skyscraper - Archangelsk, Russia

22. Stone house - Guimaraes, Portugal

23. Mammy's Cupboard - Natchez, Mississippi, USA

24. National Library - Minsk, Belarus

25. Cubic houses - Rotterdam, Netherlands

26. Casa Pueblo - Maldonado, Uruguay

27. Alexandria Library - Alexandria, Egypt

28. Cathedral of Brasilia: Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida [Exterior View] - Brasilia, Brazil

29. Cathedral of Brasilia: Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida [Interior View] - Brasilia, Brazil

30. Denver Art Museum Denver, Colorado, USA

31. Graz Art Museum - Graz, Austria

32. Le Palais Ideal - Hauterives, France [Built in 19th century by a Post Office worker; took 30 years to build]

33. Gaudi's "Casa Battlo" - Barcelona, Spain

34. National Stadium - Beijing, China

35. National Theater - Beijing, China

36. Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum near Niagara Falls, Canada

37. Palais Bulles - Cannes, France

38. Experience Music Project [Front View] - Seattle, Washington, USA

39. Experience Music Project [Rear View] - Seattle, Washington, USA

40. "The Cucumber" - London, England

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The Healthiest ​​ Juice Combos!

Fruits and vegetables are great to eat, as we all know, but what are the best combinations of fruit for drinking? What juice, what combination of fruit, yields the health result we are out to achieve? To answer that question, we've compiled an easy list of 12 juice combinations that are sure to boost your body's systems and keep it healthy and strong.

Fruits:				Health Advantage:
Carrot / Ginger / Apple				Boost and cleanse your immune system.
Apple / Cucumber / Celery				Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and eliminate stomach upset and headache.
Tomato / Carrot / Apple				Improve skin complexion and eliminate bad breath.
Bitter gourd / Apple / Milk				Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.
Orange / Ginger / Cucumber				Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.
Pineapple / Apple / Watermelon				To dispel excess salts, nourish the bladder and kidney.
Apple / Cucumber / Kiwi				Improve Skin Health.
Pear & Banana				Regulates sugar content.
Carrot / Apple / Pear / Mango				Clear body heat,counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization.
Honeydew / Grape / Watermelon / Milk				Rich in vitamin C / Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity.
Papaya / Pineapple / Milk				Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.
Banana / Pineapple / Milk				Rich in vitamins and nutrients, prevents constipation.

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Health Information that's Good to Know

These excerpts from the healthy food Encyclopedia cover some of the most important information about the most healthy foods!

Good for the EYE

Good for the NERVOUS SYSTEM

Good for the HEART

Good for the ARTERIES

Good for the LUNGS

Good for the STOMACH

Good for MUSCLES and BONES

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9 Incredibly Healthy

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Food Combos!

Knowing what we know about food today, we discover more often than not that the best foods are not stand-alone ingredients but the powerful combination of ingredients that work together and enhance each other's healthy influence on the body. Not only are the creative meal options more varied this way, but you increase the absorption of important materials that may one day stave off the worst diseases, keep your heart and immune system operational, and lead to a better quality of life for you and your family.

So Without further a-do, here are 9 extremely healthy food combos you should be aware of:

Steak + Rosemary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: When meat is cooked above a temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit (162 Celsius), it  neutralizes carcinogens.

Why It Works: Heterocyclic amines are materials that may contribute to the formation of cancer cells. Rosemary is rich in rosmarinic and carnosic acids. These fight heterocyclic amines and prevent them from forming on cooked meat. This combination helps alleviate many people's fear of grilled meat, and helps to increase the health of the grill-based meal. 

Tip: Cut a small sprig of rosemary. After removing the main stem, chop, and add olive oil, salt, and lemon juice to create a healthy marinade. Grass-fed beef is a healthier choice with reduced fat intake, and avoids meat that has been contaminated by veterinary drugs.

Fish + Broccoli

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: Inhibiting cancer growth - the yummy way.  

How It Works: The compounds found in many fish (salmon and mackerel for example) in rich quantities, when paired with Broccoli, a vegtable rich in sulforaphane, these compounds become up to 13 times stronger and more effective in slowing down the growth of new cancer cells, than when you eat the fish by themselves. solo.

Tip: Try to get wild-caught Alaskan salmon for the most natural and untampered product, that has the most chance to avoid parasites and contamination.

Red Wine + Almonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: A great way to keep your heart healthy and happy!

Why It Works: Red wine contains an antioxidant with the name 'resveratrol'. The almonds contain large quantities of vitamin E, that together with the antioxidant help blood production and promote healthy blood vessels. the blood and improve blood vessel health.

Tip: Prefer organic wine, since the way they make the regular wine may leave some pesticide residues, if in small quantities. The same is also true for almonds by the way.

Tortilla + Veggies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: Less bloating and gas equal a flatter, nicer stomach 

Why It Works: If you suffer from bloating or gassiness, it doesn't get much better than combining vegetables with grains or grain-like seeds (millet, quinoa) while leaving out the meat. 

Green Tea + Lemon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: Not only fighting cancer but also promoting weight loss! 

Why It Works: Lemons have high levels of vitamin C, which helps to maximize the body's ability to abosorb catechins, the antioxidants found in green tea which help fight diseases and aging. 

Tip: If you drink a lot of tea (which is a good idea), consider turning to organic loose-leaf tea brewed in a stainless steel infuser that can be reused (to reduce package waste).

Turmeric & Black Pepper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: This is a match made in heaven! This spice combo annaihaltes inflammation, may ward off Alzheimer's disease and fights cancer, while also taking down your cholesterol levels and improving liver function. If you choose just one of these combos - choose this one. 

Why It Works: Turmeric is a spice we always recommend for consumption. If you combine it with black pepper, which helps your body absorb about a thousand (yep, x1000) times more curcumin, the active ingredient in Turmeric (which can also be bought at nature shops in concerntrated pill form) and make sure you really get those health benefits Turmeric promises. Without it, the amount of Curcumin not destroyed by your stomach is very low. 

Pastured Pork + Sauerkraut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: Boost your digestion system and keep your gastrointestinal tract wholesome with this Non-starchy and fermented vegetable + animal combo.

Why It Works: When you eat meat, the best thing you can do for your digestive system is to avoid starch, and so allowing your system to break down the protein from the meat. If you hate that uncomfortable bloating you sometimes get after eating, as well as gas, heartburn or just a stomach ache, you should check our fermented vegetables. The probiotics contained in these will boost your immune system as well as your digestive one.

Tip: Again, we'd recommend grass-fed pork if you can get it (most can't). It's free of any possible antibiotics or chemcial preservatives, and has high levels of thiamine, a type of vitamin B that is crucial for a properly functioning nervous system. 

Eggs + Cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: Better cognitive functioning, a clearer mind, alleviation of PMS symptoms and surprisngly - weight loss.

Why It Works: It is well known that one of the benefits of eating egg yolks is that they are rich in Vitamin D, which will boost the rate by which your body absorbs the nutrients in cheese, such as the all-important calcium. Good calcium levels help neurotranmitters function better (cognitive functioning) and help to stabilize the body's hormone levels, which help alleviate PMS symptoms and battle weight gain. 

Beet Greens + Chickpeas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Benefit: Natural mood boost from a much-needed mineral.

How It Works: Magnesium is essential for low anxiety and happiness, but 70 percent of Americans don't get enough. Beet greens are loaded with the calming mineral, and the B6 in chickpeas maximizes magnesium absorption in the body.

Tip: Look for local, organic beet greens this spring at your farmer's market, and soak and cook dried, organic chickpeas to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals that can be found in canned foods.

 

 

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10 Foods to Promote

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Prostate Health

While awareness about cancer should be shared by both of the sexes, a number of surveys show that women are generally more aware and knowledgeable about their risk for certain cancers than men. However, there are a number of cancers that men should know about and actively care for, one of them being prostate cancer. Photo: stockimages/ freedigitalphotos.net Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the male reproductive system and unfortunately spreads slowly. For the latter reason, many men may not know of their risk for prostate cancer until later in life, and it may be too late. Besides consulting your doctor and scheduling regular prostate exams, there are a number of nutrients in the foods that we eat that may help prevent and even treat issues in the prostate. Incorporate some or all of these foods into your diet to keep your prostate health in check. 1. Brazil Nuts These large and delicious nuts are so good for prostate health because they are rich in a nutrient called selenium, which has been associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Just one ounce of Brazil nuts contains almost ten times the recommended daily value for selenium in your diet, which bodes very well for the state of your prostate. The nuts are also a good source of zinc, which is another mineral essential to prostate health, and amino acids which are a great source of protein. 2. Broccoli Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family, a family of vegetables shared with cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale. Cruciferous vegetables contain high amounts of sulforaphane and indoles, which are plant-based nutrients that have remarkable anti-cancer and cleansing properties. In scientific trials, it was found that eating broccoli more than once a week could reduce the probability of contracting the later (and more serious) stages of prostate cancer by nearly 45 percent. The healthiest way to consume broccoli (to maximize its nutrient content) is to steam or sauté the broccoli for about 5 minutes (and no more). 3. Cayenne The cayenne pepper is known for being hot and spicy, but it is also an excellent source of prostate healthy nutrients. The cayenne pepper is made hot due to a high concentration of a substance called capasaicin, which is renowned for its ability to reduce pain, but also helps kill off cancer cells. In studies, capasaicin has demonstrated an ability to cause cancer cells to 'commit suicide', by attacking the energy-making portion of the cell (the mitochondria). Capasaicin is also known for its cardiovascular benefits as a strong antioxidant, as preventive treatment for stomach ulcers, and as an effective balancer of blood sugar levels. 4. Green Tea This superfood is noted for its numerous health benefits, one of them being the ability to fight off several forms of cancer, including prostate cancer. Green tea contains compounds called catechins, the most important of them being EGCG which notably lowers the levels of dangerous biomarkers attributed to cancer. The nutrients in green tea may also help men who have pre-cancerous prostate lesions, one of the first signs of more serious prostate complications, including cancer. To maximize the effect of green tea, it is recommended to consume about three cups daily.       5. Mushrooms Mushrooms are great for prostate health, but Asian mushrooms are particularly good. The shiitake mushroom, for instance, contain a certain substance called lentinian, which has demonstrated miraculous anti-cancer properties. Asian mushrooms also contain a potent antioxidant called L-ergothioneine, which has the ability of protecting cells throughout the body from cancerous invasion. 6. Pomegranates Not only does this succulent red fruit taste wonderful, it is also noted for being high in antioxidants and a nutrient called ellagitannin, which especially promotes prostate health. Some studies show that pomegranate can even slow the reproduction of prostate cancer cells and can even kill them off. Pomegranates are also noted for their ability to interfere with the growth of new blood vessels, which usually nourish prostate tumors. If you don't have the actual fruit available (it is seasonal at the end of summer and into the early fall), pomegranate juice is an accessible and tasty way to get all of the fruit's nutrients. 7. Pumpkin Seeds Yes, as evident from this list, stocking up on seeds and nuts is never a bad thing, especially when it comes to delicious pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds have been proven to benefit men with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), which is a condition affecting men 50 and old where the prostate gland swells and enlarges. This swelling and enlargement is caused by the overstimulation of prostate cells by testosterone and other hormones, and the oil of pumpkin seeds has been shown to prevent the effect of these hormones on prostate health. 8. Salmon Another superfood noted for its healthy qualities, salmon also supports prostate health because it is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. New research has found that the omega-3 in fish (not only salmon, although it is the most popular fish) can slow the development of prostate tumors in men who have the disease, and can prevent the disease from developing at all for those who don't. Indeed, a study published in "Clinical Cancer Research" reported that eating fish or salmon once a week could reduce a man's chance of developing prostate cancer, even if he has a genetic predisposition to contracting the disease. 9. Tomatoes Tomatoes are rich in a nutrient called lycopene, which is a potent antioxidant that has proven itself to promote and enhance prostate health. Surprisingly, unlike a number of other fruits and vegetables, tomatoes nutritional benefit increases when they are processed, as opposed to fresh. When the tomatoes are cooked into a paste, soup, sauce or made into a juice, the lycopene content is more easily absorbed by the body. Eating just one serving of tomatoes a day, either in your Bloody Mary or even on pizza, can protect against DNA damage that could set the stage for the development of prostate cancer. 10. Turmeric Turmeric has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries, and is also an excellent way to enhance prostate health. The spice is used to fight off inflammation, colds, asthma, and when combined with a cruciferous vegetable like broccoli or kale, is effective in preventing and even treating prostate cancer. Turmeric is usually added to curries and spicy dishes due to its bitter and peppery flavor, but adding a dash of it to your cooking could not only add the needed spice to your meal, but also dramatically improve your prostate health.

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