Those who don't feel this Love
pulling them like a river,
those who don't drink dawn
like a cup of spring water
or take in sunset like supper,
those who don't want to change,
let them sleep.
This Love is beyond the study of theology,
that old trickery and hypocrisy.
If you want to improve your mind that way,
sleep on.
I've given up on my brain.
I've torn the cloth to shreds
and thrown it away.
If you're not completely naked,
wrap your beautiful robe of words
around you,
and sleep.
-Rumi
NOTE: To all the beautiful men, I appreciate you.
Smile like Columbus::
Mind like Malcolm::
Charm Like Will::
Talent like Donte::
Spirit like Bobby::
Voice like John::
Charisma like Andre::
Complexion like Lance::
or like Michael::
Class like Pharrell::
Words like Brook::
Wonder like Morris::
Sincerity like Dalai::
Written by Gloria Tsang, RD of HealthCastle.com
Published in February 2006
(HealthCastle.com)What has most interested scientists in recent years is the discovery of phytochemicals and the profound benefits of soy on human health. Benefits of soy include promoting heart health and healthy bones, preventing cancer and alleviating menopausal symptoms.
Soy beans contain high amounts of protein, including all essential amino acids (the only such vegetable source). Soy beans are also a rich source of calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, B-vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber.
The cholesterol lowering effect of soy milk and its role of heart disease was widely recognized in the mid 90s when the results of a meta-analysis of 38 clinical studies were published. The results demonstrated that a diet with significant soy protein reduces Total Cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (the "Bad" cholesterol) and Triglycerides.
The average consumption in these studies was 47 grams per day of soy protein, which is a considerable amount. One way to include this is to try a soy protein beverage or powder that may add 20 grams preserving. Soy protein was effective even in people who were already following the American Heart Association's 30 percent-fat diet. Soy protein appears to lower triglyceride levels while preserving HDL cholesterol.
Researchers Erdman & Potter in 1993 reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition a 12 percent drop in cholesterol when 20 to 25 grams of soy protein and fiber were included in the diet. Soy beans contain soluble fiber, which is known to interfere with the absorption and metabolism of cholesterol.
As a result of these findings, in 1999, FDA authorized a health claim about the relationship between soy protein and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) on labelling of foods containing soy protein.
A heart health claim can be found on qualified soy products.
| Health Claim: Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of [name of produce] provides [amount]g of soy protein. |
A few recent studies released in 2005 found that soy only had a modest effect on cholesterol levels. The American Heart Association no longer recommends soy for heart disease. FDA is currently reviewing its policy on soy health claim. So what should you do? Enjoy your soy foods like before. It may not lower cholesterol to an extent we originally thought, but it certainly does not harm our health!
Many soy foods are naturally high in calcium (some fortified with calcium because it is a good source of a particular coagulating agent). In addition, soy also contains magnesium and boron, which are important co-factors of calcium for bone health.
Isoflavones in soy foods may inhibit the breakdown of bones. Daidzein, a type of isoflavone, is actually very similar to the drug ipriflavone, which is used throughout Europe and Asia to treat osteoporosis. One compelling study completed by Erdman in 1993 focused on post-menopausal women who consumed 40 grams of isolated soy protein daily for 6 months. Researchers found that these subjects significantly increased bone mineral density as compared to the controls.
Another study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in September 2005 also found that intake of soy food was associated with a significantly lower risk of fracture, particularly among early post-menopausal women.
In Japan, where soy foods are commonly consumed daily, women are only one-third as likely to report menopausal symptoms as in the United States or Canada. In fact, there is no word in the Japanese language for "hot flashes".
Current studies showed that soy only helps some women alleviate menopausal symptoms. Indeed, soy is more effective in preventing than alleviating hot flashes. Despite these findings, the North American Menopause Society in 2000 recommended that 40 - 80mg of isoflavones daily may help relieve menopausal symptoms.
Among all cancers, data on soy and prostate cancer seems to be the most promising; many studies support its role in the prevention and possible treatment of prostate cancer.
While some studies showed soy offers a protective effect against breast cancer, a few studies showed the estrogen-like effects in isoflavones may be harmful for women with breast cancer. American Institute for Cancer Research stresses that data on soy and breast cancer are not conclusive, and more work is needed to be done before any dietary recommendations can be made.
What we know at this point is the phytoestrogens in soy foods are "anti-estrogens". In other words, they may block estrogen from reaching the receptors - therefore potentially protecting women from developing breast cancer. Studies found that pre-menopausal women may benefit from eating soy foods as their natural estrogen levels are high.
However, this may not be true to post-menopausal women. Studies found that soy could become "pro-estrogen" in women with low levels of natural estrogen. In other words, concentrated soy supplements may add estrogen to the body and hence increase breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women. Therefore, post-menopausal women should avoid taking concentrated soy supplements until more is known. Eating soy products, however, is not harmful.
Benefits of Soy - the Bottom Line:
Although it is still inconclusive that soy can prevent any diseases, many studies have shown promising results. Include soy products such as edamame, tofu, tempeh, soy milk etc in your diet and enjoy the possible health benefits they may bring.
With increasing public concerns regarding genetically modified foods, look for soy products which use non-genetically modified soy crops in their production.
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Great minds think alike. They were more similar than most would like to think.
Great Ideas Often
Receive Violent Opposition
from Mediocre Minds
Dear Mr. King,
Thank you for never giving up.
~*BuNmI*~
Although I have no comment on the symbolism used in Jay-Z's video, I must admit it was quite odd, yet creative. I was alarmed by the images and individuals used and I think a discussion of this has to be made. It is clear that Jay-Z is broadening his horizons and is "on some other ish"...possibly trying to reach another crowd?
Official Video: "On To The Next One" Jay-Z | Swizz Bea
Jay-Z | MySpace Music Videos
What some say:
"I'll give you a few symbols which cannot be ignored. The most obvious one to me is the Ram's head, symbolizing Baphomet (a depiction of Satan). This is found in several Lady Gaga videos (Bad romance for example), Jay Z's "on to the next", a few of Rihanna's videos, and Beyonce is wearing a Baphomet corset in one of the pictures in her Sasha Fierce album. Another symbol to look for is the all seeing eye or eye of horus. This is the Illuminati symbol on the dollar bill inside the pyramid. Is it simply "the new style" that Lady Gaga and Rihanna are always covering up one eye with make up or their hair? Lady Gaga even gave and interview where she briefly looked at the camera and covered one eye with her hand. Why on earth would she do that? What does this mean? It wasn't an accident, people. Do some research and find out what these things mean. The Satanic occult has infiltrated politics as well. (see bohemian grove, skull and bones society, etc). There's just too much evidence to deny. These people are evil and they want our souls. They control powerfull institutions and deny access to those who aren't willing to sell their souls and promote their "religion".
~*BuNmI*~
Poetic attraction? Is it even Possible?...I think there is something there...because despite the fact I try and fight it off...poetry keeps me up at night, when lights outside are dim; I wonder if it happens to them...
"Poetry is just something I do on my free time.
But than I notice that people
will pay to hear me speak..."
http://brookyung.blogspot.com/
(this picture is the front cover of my "poetry notebook")
"F*** Scarface, I rather quote Malcolm X or watch Do The Right Thing"
check this out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf7hhnGaS_I&feature=related
"in the womb, we perfect heartbeats
trying to masterpiece our mother's heartbeat
No Wonder we come out kicking and screaming..."
check this out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcsY6LFNuc
~*BuNmI*~
photo by Laura "Ama" Spencer
Never stop while attempting a goal..."you are closest to success when you give up"
~*BuNmI*~
I recited this heart warming poem last year for my school's Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest. I came 2nd place after the renowned Elijah Orengo.
The photo taken in 1994 during the Sudan Famine won a Pulitzer Prize. The picture shows a young child crawling towards an United Nations food camp, located a kilometer away. "The vulture is waiting for the child to die so that it can eat him. This picture shocked the whole world. No one knows what happened to the child, including the photographer Kevin Carter who left the place as soon as the photograph was taken. Three months later he committed suicide due to depression." My question is why didn't he just take the child to the food? I guess we will never know... ~*BuNmI*~
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