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3rd May 2010
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Troy Headrick
The American University in Cairo
Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
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I’m so pleased to be blogging about Dr. Madan Kataria and his worldwide initiative to bring peace, joy, sociability, and good health to the world. After watching a ton of videos about the good doctor in recent days, I’m thoroughly convinced that he should be the next recipient of the Nobel Prize for (Inner) Peace.

Dr. Kataria is a Mumbai-based physician who has conducted research on the physiological and psychological benefits of laughter. In 1995, in the midst of his studies on this subject, he had an epiphany: He wanted to start his very own Laughter Club where he could practice something that would later come to be called “Laughter Yoga.” Soon thereafter, he began meeting in a park with a handful of devotees and fellow practitioners. Now, a decade and a half after those humble beginnings, there are thousands of such clubs located in all parts of the world. As a result of this global craze, Dr. Kataria has become the Guru of Giggles and spends most of his time traveling the world over serving as the Head Honcho Consultant of Silliness and Guffaws.

I had a hard time choosing a video for this blog because there was such a wealth to choose from. In the end, I picked one featuring Nili Dor HaElla, a trained Laughter Therapist who resides in Israel. I decided on this clip mostly because she does such a good job explaining the health benefits of laughter.

Like I said, there are dozens of videos readily available on this subject, so if this one floated your boat, you might want to check out this.

Oh, by the way, May 2nd has been named World Laughter Day. In response, Dr. Kataria has penned a lovely message.

Kick Start your Diet With Cabbage Soup!

12th January 2009
Posted By Savvy
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The Cabbage Soup Diet is a new diet craze that is helping people everywhere kick start their diets to achieve real success. This plan is not a long term diet. It’s a program that will help you get a head start on losing weight and will get you motivated to lose more.

The Cabbage Soup Diet is a seven day weight loss plan that anyone can use. It employs a combination of foods to help get your body into the weight loss mode. The special cabbage soup is the basis of this revolutionary plan, and you can eat as much of it as you want every day! There is no going hungry on this plan, because you can always eat more as long as you stick to the foods outlined in the plan. Other than cabbage soup, you can eat fruit, vegetables, beef, milk, rice, and drink tons of teas and juice. Although it can be a bit boring eating so few foods, since this diet should only be followed for seven days, it’s easier than you think!

There are pros and cons to this diet.

Pros

  • Fast weight loss.
  • The change from some of our normally junky eating habits can be beneficial.
  • Many say they enjoy eating the soup.
  • Vegetables from the Brassica family (such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) have been found to aid in preventing cancer.

Cons

  • Some complain that the cabbage soup is a little too bland.
  • Be prepared for gas…
  • Requires will power.
  • Lacks good nutrition.
  • High in salt.
  • Not a long-term answer.

Almost everyone who has tried the Cabbage Soup Diet has been successful and used the diet as a bridge to a more long term diet. Of course, you should always consult your doctor before starting a new diet—but if you are the type of person who needs fast results to motivate you then this could be the plan for you!

Calcium: an Excellent Women’s Health Supplement

6th January 2009
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In an ideal world, women would be able to have healthy lives by just eating whatever they wanted. Unfortunately, in a society dominated by fast food for those always on the go, a diet needs to have certain health supplements in order to promote good health.One of the most important women’s health supplements is calcium. Calcium is essential for things like healthy teeth, nails, and of course strong bones. Calcium is available as a women’s health supplement in a variety of different ways.

Calcium as a Vitamin

Perhaps the most popular way for women on the go to get the added calcium they need is to take a women’s health supplement in the form of a vitamin. These vitamins can be found at any local convenience store or supermarket, and are relatively inexpensive. However, it is important for a woman to consult her doctor before taking any vitamins with extra calcium just to be on the safe side.

Calcium as a Woman’s Health Supplement in Food

The great thing about calcium is that it can be found in many different types of food. Of course, milk and other dairy products such as cheese and ice cream are known for having lots of calcium, but what happens to women who are lactose intolerant? No need to worry, simply look towards vegetables such as broccoli for that much-needed calcium.

A good indicator as to whether or not a woman is getting enough calcium is to look at her nails. If they break easily, chances are a little bit more calcium needs to be added to her diet. Likewise, for women with strong nails that need to be filed regularly, most likely they have at least an acceptable amount of calcium in their diets.

The Versatility of Calcium

Calcium is a health supplement that stands out from the rest because it is such a necessary part of women’s health at any age, and it can be found in both fun (ice cream) and not as fun (vegetable) food forms. Calcium is especially important for women as they approach menopause because, with the possibility of osteoporosis at some point, broken bones may be the result.

After the age of 50, it is important for women to schedule a bone density scan, which is a good way to see how much calcium might need be needed. Remember, adding some cream to a daily cup of coffee simply is not an adequate amount of calcium! Indeed, with a proper nutritious diet, a woman can ensure healthy bones, teeth, and nails thanks to the benefits of calcium.

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