<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020</id><updated>2011-07-30T21:54:30.149-07:00</updated><category term='Nutrition'/><title type='text'>Health and Fitness</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>11</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-8542177315529822626</id><published>2011-05-28T19:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-28T19:23:15.385-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Stimulating the brain</title><summary type='text'>Hello, here are some fun and easy ways to stimulate the brain:

Learn a new language. This works on enhancing memory. I get CD's from the library and listen for about a half-hour every day.

Learn an instrument. This works on physical, mental, and visual skills and is a fun way to express yourself. There are so many musical styles to choose from, making it easy to find something inspiring.

Use </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/8542177315529822626/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=8542177315529822626' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/8542177315529822626'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/8542177315529822626'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2011/05/stimulating-brain.html' title='Stimulating the brain'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-7574196257301862253</id><published>2011-02-23T19:15:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-23T19:17:11.409-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Probiotics and Digestive Health</title><summary type='text'>Hello, I'd like to thank Wendy Bailey for the following article about probiotics and digestive health. Thanks, Wendy!

On to the article:
Probiotics Aid Digestive Health
Let's face it, we lead busy lives and too many of us eat the wrong foods. It's much easier to grab a quick meal, maybe one we pop into the microwave for a couple of minutes, than to cook a full, well-balanced one. And we suffer </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/7574196257301862253/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=7574196257301862253' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/7574196257301862253'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/7574196257301862253'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2011/02/probiotics-and-digestive-health.html' title='Probiotics and Digestive Health'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-7759384839863101730</id><published>2011-02-03T18:49:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-03T18:49:43.163-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Some natural foods</title><summary type='text'>Hello, we all know that organic and natural foods are good for us. Here are a few products to consider, which are found in health food stores:

Amaranth: a near-complete protein; has calcium and others nutrients. Available as a seed, flour, or puffed

Cayenne: breaks up mucus and cholesterol. Can help with circulation; burn a few extra calories. This can be found in mild, medium, or hot

For </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/7759384839863101730/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=7759384839863101730' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/7759384839863101730'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/7759384839863101730'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2011/02/some-natural-foods.html' title='Some natural foods'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-8728196448173227731</id><published>2011-01-25T20:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-01-25T23:55:00.737-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Heal through Spirit</title><summary type='text'>Hello, I listened to a 31 minute MP3 dealing with spiritual healing. Colby Wilk offers a program to “raise your vibration,” an interesting concept. With it, a person can:  Improve overall outlook and therefore circumstances etc. 

A higher vibration means being open and connected, and experiencing joy, peace, and wonder as outcomes.

By doing the practices on C.D. a person can raise his or her </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/8728196448173227731/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=8728196448173227731' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/8728196448173227731'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/8728196448173227731'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2011/01/heal-through-spirit.html' title='Heal through Spirit'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-6126615127711354784</id><published>2010-10-26T01:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-26T01:12:29.863-07:00</updated><title type='text'>reduce water weight</title><summary type='text'>Hello, from Babushka's Beauty Secrets book I've got a simple recipe to help reduce water weight. Just take some watermelon and some honeydew, blend and drink it up. Tasty.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/6126615127711354784/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=6126615127711354784' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/6126615127711354784'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/6126615127711354784'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2010/10/reduce-water-weight.html' title='reduce water weight'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-7140229889979017922</id><published>2010-08-23T21:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-23T21:57:29.308-07:00</updated><title type='text'>For the eyes</title><summary type='text'>Hello, I tried another natural beautifying technique from "Babushka's Beauty Secrets" book.
The "recipe" calls for a mixure of mayonaise, drops of hydrogen peroxide, and drops of lemon juice, applied under the eyes and left on for twenty minutes. This one helps reduce fine lines and lighten the skin. Just be careful not to get any in the eyes! I've heard that you should use the ring finger of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/7140229889979017922/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=7140229889979017922' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/7140229889979017922'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/7140229889979017922'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2010/08/for-eyes.html' title='For the eyes'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-5605233707850334466</id><published>2010-08-08T02:20:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-30T16:47:29.622-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Natural Beauty Secrets</title><summary type='text'>
Hello, recently I got the book: Babushka's Beauty Secrets: Old World Tips For a Glamorous New You, by Raisa Ruder and Susan Campos.

This book is filled with tips from fighting wrinkles and acne to plumping up the lips and softening the hair, and all with grocery items that you'd find in your kitchen. Talk about an inexpensive way to look younger and healthier. I'm going to try these things. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/5605233707850334466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=5605233707850334466' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/5605233707850334466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/5605233707850334466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2010/08/natural-beauty-secrets.html' title='Natural Beauty Secrets'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2QFMyiXO_Iw/TF52aoPEaNI/AAAAAAAAAVc/pzH6EXtGY3A/s72-c/9780446555869_154X233.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-1532042873679837726</id><published>2008-04-04T18:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-04T19:55:34.597-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Interesting things about the human body you may not realize</title><summary type='text'>1)The left lung takes in less air than the right lung2)A woman's heart beats faster than a man's3)Your nose and ears never stop growing4)Tongue prints are unique5)AH blood is a very rare human blood type6)Blue eyes are the most sensitive to light7)A fetus inside the womb has the ability to hear8)You sense three things through the skin: pressure, temperature, and pain9)The body has 70,000 miles of</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/1532042873679837726/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=1532042873679837726' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/1532042873679837726'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/1532042873679837726'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2008/04/interesting-things-about-human-body-you.html' title='Interesting things about the human body you may not realize'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-2615306893741757735</id><published>2008-03-26T20:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-26T21:10:21.410-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Vitamin C</title><summary type='text'>Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and an antioxidant. Its deficiency in humans causes scurvy. This vitamin is used in the development and maintenance of scar tissue, blood vessels, and cartilage; and there are many other important reasons to make sure you get enough of this vitamin.Here are SOME sources of vitamin C in order of amount:1) the Kakadu plum 3100 mg per 100 grams of fruit2)camu camu </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/2615306893741757735/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=2615306893741757735' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/2615306893741757735'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/2615306893741757735'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2008/03/vitamin-c.html' title='Vitamin C'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-3894970480932891938</id><published>2007-11-04T20:49:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-11-04T20:57:58.218-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Pumpkin seeds and seed oil are good for you!</title><summary type='text'>Pumpkin seeds are a power food. Here are some things to know:1) They are rich in Zinc2) They have Vitamin E3) They have Vitamin A4) You'll get some Omega 3's and 6's (essential fatty acids)5) The oil pressed from pumpkin seeds has a unique and tasty flavor6) The oil is a deep reddish-green7) Pumpkin seed oil is among the top three nutritional oils that provide the highest EFA's for good health.8)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/3894970480932891938/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=3894970480932891938' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/3894970480932891938'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/3894970480932891938'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2007/11/pumpkin-seeds-and-seed-oil-are-good-for.html' title='Pumpkin seeds and seed oil are good for you!'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859930478087406020.post-5093443755288884448</id><published>2007-04-19T18:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-04-19T19:14:11.236-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Nutrition'/><title type='text'>Thursday Thirteen</title><summary type='text'>Food sources of minerals:1:Calcium-milk and dairy products2:Chromium-Corn oil, clams, whole grain cereals3:Copper-Oysters, nuts, legumes4:Fluoride-Fluorinated water, teas5:Iodine-seafood6:Iron-meats and legumes7:Magnesium-nuts, green vegetables, whole grains8:Manganese-nuts, whole grains, vegetables, fruits9:Molybdenum-legumes, grain products, nuts10:Phosphorus-Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, grains11</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/feeds/5093443755288884448/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8859930478087406020&amp;postID=5093443755288884448' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/5093443755288884448'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8859930478087406020/posts/default/5093443755288884448'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://booksarethebest.blogspot.com/2007/04/thursday-thirteen_19.html' title='Thursday Thirteen'/><author><name>Historical Writer/Editor</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
