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10/11
~Tobacco~
~~~Quitting success rates~~~
About 5% to 16% of people are able to quit smoking for at least 6 months without any medicine to help with withdrawal. Several articles in medical journals have reported that between about 25% and about 33% of smokers who use medicines can remain smoke-free for over 6 months. There is early evidence that combining some medicines may be more effective than using them alone. Behavioral and supportive therapies may increase success rates even further. Check the package insert of any product you are using to see if the manufacturer provides free telephone-based counseling.

~~~How to quit~~~
There are 5 stages to quitting.
Pre-contemplation: At this stage, the tobacco user is not thinking seriously about quitting right now.
Contemplation: The tobacco user is actively thinking about quitting but is not quite ready to make a serious attempt yet. This person may say, "Yes, I'm ready to quit, but the stress at work is too much, or I don't want to gain weight, or I'm not sure if I can do it."
Preparation: Tobacco users in the preparation stage seriously intend to quit in the next month and often have tried to quit in the past 12 months. They usually have a plan.
Action: This is the first 6 months when the user is actively quitting.
Maintenance: This is the period of 6 months to 5 years after quitting when the ex-user is aware of the danger of relapse and take steps to avoid it.

~~~Dealing with withdrawal~~~
Withdrawal from nicotine has 2 parts ~ the physical and the psychological. The physical symptoms, while annoying, are not life threatening. Nicotine replacement can help reduce many of these physical symptoms. But most users find that the bigger challenge is the mental part of quitting.
Use the ideas below to help you keep your commitment to quitting.
Avoid people and places where you are tempted to smoke. Later on you will be able to handle these with more confidence.
Alter your habits. Switch to juices or water instead of alcohol or coffee. Take a different route to work. Take a brisk walk instead of a coffee break.
Alternatives. Use oral substitutes such as sugarless gum or hard candy, raw vegetables such as carrot sticks, or sunflower seeds.
Activities. Do something to reduce your stress. Exercise or do hobbies that keep your hands busy, such as needlework or woodworking, which can help distract you from the urge to smoke. Take a hot bath, exercise, read a book.
Deep breathing. When you were smoking, you breathed deeply as you inhaled the smoke. When the urge strikes now, breathe deeply and picture your lungs filling with fresh, clean air. Remind yourself of your reasons for quitting and the benefits you'll gain as an ex-smoker.
Delay. If you feel that you are about to light up, delay. Tell yourself you must wait at least 10 minutes. Often this simple trick will allow you to move beyond the strong urge to smoke.


http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp#How_to_Quit









9/27
Orange Lime
1/4 to 1/2 lime
1 orange

peel the orange but leave the white membrane to get the bioflavanoids. you can juice the peel of the lime. you can also juice the seeds.

orange juice is good for: anemia, constipation, indigestion, lungs, skin problems, weight loss, blood, gout, liver, scurvy, and strengthening blood vessels. the are a good source of: calcium, chlorine, copper, flourine, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, zinc, vitamins B-1-2-6, E, K, bioflavanoids, biotin, folic acid, and inositol. good when they have think skin, good color and weight. it is a citrus, and so exercise after drinking. always take off the rind, but leave the white stuff. the rind can cause rectal problems if ingested.

lime juice is good for: anemia, blood, gout, skin problems, weight loss, arthritis, constipation, indigestion, and scurvy. it is a good sourceof bioflavanoids, vitamin C, and potassium.you want the ones with a nice smooth skin. it is a citrus, so don't drink to much and exercise when you are done.

so together they help mostly the same things. the drink will be a very citrusy one. but it may be very sour too. i cant wait!!!






9/21
fruit group
What is considered a fruit?
any fruit, it can be canned, fresh, frozen,
dried, whole, cut-up, or pureed. and still a fruit.
How much fruit is needed daily?
The amount of fruit you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity. Recommended daily amounts are shown in the chart. Recommended amounts are shown in the table below.
Daily recommendation*
Children
2-3 years old
1 cup**

4-8 years old
1 to 1 ½ cups**
Girls
9-13 years old
1 ½ cups**

14-18 years old
1 ½ cups**
Boys
9-13 years old
1 ½ cups**

14-18 years old
2 cups**
Women
19-30 years old
2 cups**

31-50 years old
1 ½ cups**

51+ years old
1 ½ cups**
Men
19-30 years old
2 cups**

31-50 years old
2 cups**

51+ years old
2 cups***These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs. Click here for more information about physical activity.

http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_amount.aspx ( click the chart)
http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits.html

CJ
There are a few things that can count as a cup of fruit. I cup of fruit counts as a cup along with 1/2 cup of 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dries fruit. Some specifics are 1 banana, 16 seedless grapes, 1 orange or 16 melon balls of watermelon.Fruits have a lot of health benefits. Having a diet rich in fruit can reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes, and some forms of cancer like mouth stomach or colon cancer.
Because some fruits are rich in fiber eating them could reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating fruits can be part of a low calorie diet because fruits have low amounts of calories per cup compared with some other foods. Fruits also contain large amounts of nutrients. Many fruits are low in fats and none have cholesterol. Fruits are important sources of potassium as well as dietary fiber and vitamin c. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure. Potassium is found in bananas, prunes and pears. Fiber helps maintain or reduce blood pressure levels and can be found in most whole fruits. Vitamin C helps repair body tissue and heal wounds. There are some easy tips for eating fruits.
Keep in season fruits on the counter and in the refrigerator so you always have fruits on hand. Eat whole fruits and 100% fruit juice. At breakfast top your food with fresh fruit, pack a fruit with lunch, and have coleslaw or pineapple at dinner. Add dips or dressing to frits to make them more appealing or add applesauce instead of oils when baking a cake. Keep fruit safe by cleaning it before you eat it and keep it separate from raw meat.




9/10

Eat these amounts from each food group daily. This plan is a 2200 calorie food pattern. It is based on average needs for someone like you. (A 16 year old female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 140 pounds, physically active 30 to 60 minutes a day.) Your food needs also depend on your rate of growth and other factors. See a health care provider who can track your height and weight over time to identify your specific needs.
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Physical activity is also important for health. You should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most or all days. Click here to learn more about physical activity and health.


9/10
red peppers are used to help with: Artery cleaning, circulation, hair loss, skin problems, arthritis, eyes,and high blood pressure. red peppers are a good source of potassium, silicon, vitamin A, and vitamin C. freash peppers are slightly shiny, waxed ones are not so good. red pepper juice is considered a green juice, therefore, you will find it beneficial to have no more than about ¼ of your juice consisting of green juice. dont use to much they have a strong flavor, about 1/4 of the pepper will work.

http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/pepperred/


9/10
parsley is used for: anemia, bladder problems, endocrine system, kidneys, prostate, urinary tract, arthritis, circulation, eye problems, liver, skin, and weight loss. parsley is a good source of: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin C, and chlorophyll. the freash ones will have dark green leaves. DO NOT DRINK JUST PARSLEY JUICE! IT IS A NATURAL DIURETIC! IT IS TO POWERFUL! really strong, about 1 ounce per 8 ounces of juice you drink. Parsley is high in oxalic acid and should be avoided by those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated. Read my notes on oxalic acid for more information.

http://www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/parsley/

9/10

orange juice is good for: anemia, constipation, indigestion, lungs, skin problems, weight loss, blood, gout, liver, scurvy, and strengthening blood vessels. the are a good source of: calcium, chlorine, copper, flourine, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, zinc, vitamins B-1-2-6, E, K, bioflavanoids, biotin, folic acid, and inositol. good when they have think skin, good color and weight. it is a citrus, and so exercise after drinking. always take off the rind, but leave the white stuff. the rind can cause rectal problems if ingested.

http://www.juicingbook.com/fruits/orange/

9/10

Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid) , is know as the "anti-stress vitamin", it is part of the B group of vitamins, it is a water-soluble vitamin. This nutrient can be made in the body by the intestinal flora. B-5 is very important to the secretion of hormones, these hormones assist the body with metabolism, help with allergies, and beneficial to the nerves, skin, and muscles. a daily doseage, would be 10mg. its not really toxic, but tomuch can give you diarrhea, digestive disturbances and water retention. B-5 can be found in: beef, brewer’s yeast, eggs, fresh vegetables, kidney, legumes, liver, mushrooms, nuts, pork, royal jelly, saltwater fish, torula yeast, whole rye flour, and whole wheat.









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http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b5-pantothenic-info.htm


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www.vitaguide.org/vitamin-b5.html