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Sunday, April 6, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Bill Has Gone And Done It Again
They're standing on the corner and they can't speak English.
I can't even talk the way these people talk:
Why you ain't,
Where you is,
What he drive,
Where he stay,
Where he work,
Who you be...
And I blamed the kid until I heard the mother talk.
And then I heard the father talk.
Everybody knows it's important to speak English except these knuckleheads. You can't be a doctor with that kind of crap coming out of your mouth.
In fact you will never get any kind of job making a decent living.
People marched and were hit in the face with rocks to get an Education, and now we've got these knuckleheads walking around.
The lower economic people are not holding up their end in this deal.
These people are not parenting. They are buying things for kids.
$500 sneakers for what?
And they won't spend $200 for Hooked on Phonics.
I am talking about these people who cry when their son is standing there in an orange suit.
Where were you when he was 2?
Where were you when he was 12?
Where were you when he was 18 and how come you didn't know that he had a pistol?
And where is the father? Or who is his father?
People putting their clothes on backward:
Isn't that a sign of something gone wrong?
People with their hats on backward, pants down around the crack, isn't that a sign of something?
Isn't it a sign of something when she has her dress all the way up and got all type of needles [piercing] going through her body?
What part of Africa did this come from?
We are not Africans. Those people are not Africans; they don't know a thing about Africa .....
I say this all of the time. It would be like white people saying they are European-American. That is totally stupid.
I was born here, and so were my parents and grand parents and, very likely my great grandparents. I don't have any connection to Africa, no more than white Americans have to Germany , Scotland , England , Ireland , or the Netherlands . The same applies to 99 percent of all the black Americans as regards to Africa . So stop, already! ! !
With names like Shaniqua, Taliqua and Mohammed and all of that crap ......... And all of them are in jail.
Brown or black versus the Board of Education is no longer the white person's problem.
We have got to take the neighborhood back.
People used to be ashamed. Today a woman has eight children with eight different 'husbands' -- or men or whatever you call them now.
We have millionaire football players who cannot read.
We have million-dollar basketball players who can't write two paragraphs. We, as black folks have to do a better job.
Someone working at Wal-Mart with seven kids, you are hurting us.
We have to start holding each other to a higher standard.
We cannot blame the white people any longer.'
~Dr.. William Henry 'Bill' Cosby, Jr., Ed..D.
Source: Internet
9 Things That We Should Get Rid Of To Help Our Kids
She borrowed something from me.
And then she lost it.
Accidents happen.
But it was the whole “It only cost ten bucks-you can get another one” attitude that I couldn’t let happen a moment longer.
So, I gave her a job that required hard work and gave her the $10 she earned and then I made her pay me for what she lost.
Listen, when I realized I was more than half the problem in this whole entitlement parenting challenge, it was a wake up call. Kids naturally want what they haven’t earned, especially if we are handing it out for free.
But what we have is an entire generation of young adults who got everything they ever wanted with little or no work; we have a cultural norm and it’s a problem.
Because reality is, life doesn’t give us everything we want. We don’t always get the best jobs or a job at all. We don’t always have someone rescue us when we have a bad day or replace our boss just because we don’t like them. We can’t always have what we want when we want it. We aren’t always rewarded in life.
Here are 9 things we can get rid of to begin eliminating entitlement in our children:
1. Guilt: Often we give into our kid’s requests out of guilt. We need to stop feeling guilty for not giving our kids everything they want. It’s hard to swallow, but we foster the attitude of entitlement in our homes when we are ruled by a guilty conscience. It’s okay to ask kids to be responsible for what they lose and to require consequences for actions.
2. Overspending: I think it’s good for our kids to hear us say, “We can’t afford that” Or “We will have to save for it.” Because that’s real life. We don’t have All The Money to Buy All the Things. I’ve known families before who are working multiple jobs to keep kids in extracurricular activities, when honestly, the kids would probably be happier with more family time.
3. Birthday Party Goody Bag (Mentality) I’ve been guilty of this like most of us. But, really? We take our kids to parties so they can give a gift, but they take a small one home so they won’t feel bad? It’s not their birthday. This concept of spoiling kids (which usually goes far beyond goody &bags) is temporary fun. It’s okay for them not to be the center of attention.
4. Making our day-week-month, Working in the non-profit world has redirected our extra time. We simply can’t center our lives around our children when we are centering our lives around Christ. Child-centered homes don’t help children in the long-run.
5. The desire to make our children happy (all the time). If you visited my house, you’d find out pretty quickly that someone’s always unhappy. It’s not our job to keep our kids happy. Don’t carry that impossible burden. Typically when our kids are unhappy, it’s because we are standing our ground. And that makes for much healthier kids in the future.
6. Made Up Awards: You know what I’m talking about. Rewarding everyone who participates in every area only fosters an inflated self esteem. Kids don’t need rewards for every little thing. It’s okay to lose, they learn through failure as much as success.
7. Fixing all their problems: I don’t like to see my kids struggling. There’s a part of every parent that longs to make things right in their child’s world. But it’s not healthy to create a false reality. You won’t always be there to do so and not only that, if you’re doing it all for your child, why would they need to learn to do it themselves? Fixing all their problems is really only creating more challenges in the future.
8. Stuff: We could all probably fill a half dozen trash bags with just stuff. Excess. Try it. Bag it up and get your kids to help you and give it to someone who needs it.
9. Unrealistic Expectations: My girls are always asking for manicures. I didn’t have one until I was married, pregnant and 27 years old. I’m not opposed to the occasional treat, but it’s the attitude of expecting it because you as a parent or others have it. Just because I have an iPhone, doesn’t mean my children will get one. We don’t have to give our kids everything we have. It’s okay to make them wait for things in life.
It’s okay to toss out these things. Go ahead, give it a try.
Source: wearethatfamily
And then she lost it.
Accidents happen.
But it was the whole “It only cost ten bucks-you can get another one” attitude that I couldn’t let happen a moment longer.
So, I gave her a job that required hard work and gave her the $10 she earned and then I made her pay me for what she lost.
Listen, when I realized I was more than half the problem in this whole entitlement parenting challenge, it was a wake up call. Kids naturally want what they haven’t earned, especially if we are handing it out for free.
But what we have is an entire generation of young adults who got everything they ever wanted with little or no work; we have a cultural norm and it’s a problem.
Because reality is, life doesn’t give us everything we want. We don’t always get the best jobs or a job at all. We don’t always have someone rescue us when we have a bad day or replace our boss just because we don’t like them. We can’t always have what we want when we want it. We aren’t always rewarded in life.
Here are 9 things we can get rid of to begin eliminating entitlement in our children:
1. Guilt: Often we give into our kid’s requests out of guilt. We need to stop feeling guilty for not giving our kids everything they want. It’s hard to swallow, but we foster the attitude of entitlement in our homes when we are ruled by a guilty conscience. It’s okay to ask kids to be responsible for what they lose and to require consequences for actions.
2. Overspending: I think it’s good for our kids to hear us say, “We can’t afford that” Or “We will have to save for it.” Because that’s real life. We don’t have All The Money to Buy All the Things. I’ve known families before who are working multiple jobs to keep kids in extracurricular activities, when honestly, the kids would probably be happier with more family time.
3. Birthday Party Goody Bag (Mentality) I’ve been guilty of this like most of us. But, really? We take our kids to parties so they can give a gift, but they take a small one home so they won’t feel bad? It’s not their birthday. This concept of spoiling kids (which usually goes far beyond goody &bags) is temporary fun. It’s okay for them not to be the center of attention.
4. Making our day-week-month, Working in the non-profit world has redirected our extra time. We simply can’t center our lives around our children when we are centering our lives around Christ. Child-centered homes don’t help children in the long-run.
5. The desire to make our children happy (all the time). If you visited my house, you’d find out pretty quickly that someone’s always unhappy. It’s not our job to keep our kids happy. Don’t carry that impossible burden. Typically when our kids are unhappy, it’s because we are standing our ground. And that makes for much healthier kids in the future.
6. Made Up Awards: You know what I’m talking about. Rewarding everyone who participates in every area only fosters an inflated self esteem. Kids don’t need rewards for every little thing. It’s okay to lose, they learn through failure as much as success.
7. Fixing all their problems: I don’t like to see my kids struggling. There’s a part of every parent that longs to make things right in their child’s world. But it’s not healthy to create a false reality. You won’t always be there to do so and not only that, if you’re doing it all for your child, why would they need to learn to do it themselves? Fixing all their problems is really only creating more challenges in the future.
8. Stuff: We could all probably fill a half dozen trash bags with just stuff. Excess. Try it. Bag it up and get your kids to help you and give it to someone who needs it.
9. Unrealistic Expectations: My girls are always asking for manicures. I didn’t have one until I was married, pregnant and 27 years old. I’m not opposed to the occasional treat, but it’s the attitude of expecting it because you as a parent or others have it. Just because I have an iPhone, doesn’t mean my children will get one. We don’t have to give our kids everything we have. It’s okay to make them wait for things in life.
It’s okay to toss out these things. Go ahead, give it a try.
Source: wearethatfamily
These Are The 10 Safest Places In Tennessee
Looking for a place where the odds of crime are in your favor? Let us volunteer this ranking of the safest spots in Tennessee.
Sie werden gut schlafen heute Nacht. That's German for "you'll sleep well tonight," because in this suburb of Memphis, TN-a city we'll get to in a bit-your mind will be at ease as your head hits the pillow, knowing that there were only 654 crimes here in 2012 for 39,484 residents. Overall, that's a 1 in 60 chance of being a crime victim, the third-best odds of any place we looked at.
Germantown had the best score for violent crimes overall, with no murders reported of the 59 total. The city was also best overall when it came to property crimes, with thefts being the most prevalent of those at a total of 307 out of 382. With numbers like those, it's no surprise Germantown ranked among our best places in Tennessee.
Source: Flickr user duluoz cats
With the second-lowest total number of crimes in out top 10 and the lowest odds of being the victim of a crime, Spring Hill sounds like a great place to go outside and smell the flowers. This is despite the city's rapid growth from a mere 7,715 residents in 2000 to nearly 30,000 today.
Spring Hill had just 441 total crimes to report in 2012 and a 1 in 68 odds of a crime befalling one of its residents. Like Germantown, this city reported no murders in the year we looked at. It placed fourth-safest overall in terms of violent crimes and safest overall for property crimes. Automobile owners will be happy to hear that only five motor vehicles were stolen there in 2012.
Source: City of Spring Hill
This suburb of Nashville is the highest-ranked place on our list to have reported a murder in 2012, but despite this Franklin was actually the 10th-safest place overall in terms of violent crimes (of which it had 93, mostly aggravated assaults). Speaking of totals, Franklin reported 1,126 crimes overall, the largest amount in our top 10-but not proportionally when you consider that, at 64,848 residents, it's also the largest of our 10 safest places.
The chances that residents would fall victim to a crime in 2012 in Franklin stood at 1 in 58. That was low enough for an eighth-place finish in that criterion, while for property crimes it ranked fourth with 1,033 reported.
Source: Flickr user Robert S. Donovan
Another of our overall Tennessee top spots (No. 3, in fact), Bartlett posted a total number of crimes in 2012 nearly twice that of Germantown. Still, these figures are extremely low when compared to the rest of the state. Bartlett saw a total of 910 crimes; 132 violent and 778 property. This figure thankfully included no murders.
The odds of being a victim of crime in Bartlett stood at 1 in 61. The city ranked seventh-safest out of 50 overall for violent crimes per capita and second-safest for property crimes.
Source: City of Bartlett
Collierville managed to just make it onto the aforementioned list of best places in Tennessee, but ended up faring much better when looked at purely in terms of crime. Its best performance this time was ranking as the third-safest place in the state when it came to violent crime. Out of its total of 964 crimes in 2012, 77 were violent (no murders were among them).
As for property crimes, it reported 887 of those, good enough for a 10th-safest finish for that criterion. The odds of being a crime victim in Collierville in 2012 were 1 in 46.
Source: City of Collierville
This fast-growing Nashville suburb is another spot in Tennessee that's managing to keep its crime rate down while expanding at a rapid pace. Home to more than 24,000 people, the city reported 504 total crimes in 2012. Of those, 55 were violent (including one murder) and 449 were property related.
Mt. Juliet ranked sixth-safest in our analysis in terms of violent crime and eighth when it came to property crime. Its 1 in 48 odds of being the victim of a crime were good enough to earn it a 10th-place finish in that category.
Source: WIkimedia user Ichabod
Hendersonville-even the name just sounds idyllic. We can't argue that adjective when you consider that, even with more than 50,000 residents, the city saw no murders in 2012. In fact, just 127 of its 1,068 reported crimes were violent. That was good enough for the city to rank ninth-safest for violent crime overall.
When it came to property crimes, Hendersonville reported a total of 941, which made it sixth-safest for that criterion. The chance of being the victim of crime there was 1 in 49.
Source: City of Hendersonville
The White House most people are familiar with has the Secret Service to keep it safe. This White House has-from the data, at least-a pretty darn good police force. The smallest place in our top 10, this Nashville suburb reported 229 crimes in 2012, 25 of which were violent (and none of which were murders). That translated to it being ranked as the eighth-safest place we looked at in terms of violent crimes (remember, this is on a per capita basis).
Property crime in White House earned it ninth-safest status for that criterion, with 182 of its 204 crimes of this type being thefts. There was a 1 in 46 chance of being the victim of crime in White House for 2012.
Source: Flickr user SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)
Often singled out for its high quality of life, Knoxville, TN suburb Maryville can attribute a good chunk of this to its safety. With nearly 28,000 residents, the city saw 912 crimes in 2012, which translated to a 1 in 31 chance of being the victim of one. That earned Maryville a spot as the 14th-safest place for this criterion.
Of its total crimes, 59 were violent (no murders) and 853 were property related, making it the fifth- and 16th-safest place overall for those categories, respectively. Plus, it has the added benefit of being home to NBA great-and little-known martial arts superhero-Shaquille O'Neal, which has to make criminals think twice before committing their illicit acts.
Source: Flickr user SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)
Smyrna has the distinction of not just being a safe place for people, but also for the environment. That's because it's the U.S. assembly location for Nissan's all-electric car, the Leaf. While trees are being saved, Smyrna unfortunately has the distinction of being the only city in our top 10 to report more than one murder in 2012; it had two. Still, its 106 violent crimes for just over 41,000 residents was good enough to make it the 11th-safest place we looked at for that criterion.
The other 987 of the 1,093 total crimes committed in Smyrna in 2012 were property related, which resulted in the city ranking 11th-safest for property crime, too. In fact, its 1 in 18 odds of being the victim of a crime earned it an 11th-place finish for that criterion, too.
Source: Town of Smyrna
The five least safe places in Tennessee we studied, in descending order, were: Knoxville, TN, Dyersburg, TN, Memphis, TN, Athens, TN, and Crossville, TN.
Source: movoto.com
#1 City of Germantown
Germantown had the best score for violent crimes overall, with no murders reported of the 59 total.Sie werden gut schlafen heute Nacht. That's German for "you'll sleep well tonight," because in this suburb of Memphis, TN-a city we'll get to in a bit-your mind will be at ease as your head hits the pillow, knowing that there were only 654 crimes here in 2012 for 39,484 residents. Overall, that's a 1 in 60 chance of being a crime victim, the third-best odds of any place we looked at.
Germantown had the best score for violent crimes overall, with no murders reported of the 59 total. The city was also best overall when it came to property crimes, with thefts being the most prevalent of those at a total of 307 out of 382. With numbers like those, it's no surprise Germantown ranked among our best places in Tennessee.
Source: Flickr user duluoz cats
#2 City of Spring Hill
Spring Hill had just 441 total crimes to report in 2012 and a 1 in 68 odds of a crime befalling one of its residents.With the second-lowest total number of crimes in out top 10 and the lowest odds of being the victim of a crime, Spring Hill sounds like a great place to go outside and smell the flowers. This is despite the city's rapid growth from a mere 7,715 residents in 2000 to nearly 30,000 today.
Spring Hill had just 441 total crimes to report in 2012 and a 1 in 68 odds of a crime befalling one of its residents. Like Germantown, this city reported no murders in the year we looked at. It placed fourth-safest overall in terms of violent crimes and safest overall for property crimes. Automobile owners will be happy to hear that only five motor vehicles were stolen there in 2012.
Source: City of Spring Hill
#3 City of Franklin
This suburb of Nashville is the highest-ranked place on our list to have reported a murder in 2012, but despite this Franklin was actually the 10th-safest place overall in terms of violent crimes.This suburb of Nashville is the highest-ranked place on our list to have reported a murder in 2012, but despite this Franklin was actually the 10th-safest place overall in terms of violent crimes (of which it had 93, mostly aggravated assaults). Speaking of totals, Franklin reported 1,126 crimes overall, the largest amount in our top 10-but not proportionally when you consider that, at 64,848 residents, it's also the largest of our 10 safest places.
The chances that residents would fall victim to a crime in 2012 in Franklin stood at 1 in 58. That was low enough for an eighth-place finish in that criterion, while for property crimes it ranked fourth with 1,033 reported.
Source: Flickr user Robert S. Donovan
#4 City of Bartlett
Bartlett saw a total of 910 crimes in 2012; 132 violent and 778 property. This figure thankfully included no murders.Another of our overall Tennessee top spots (No. 3, in fact), Bartlett posted a total number of crimes in 2012 nearly twice that of Germantown. Still, these figures are extremely low when compared to the rest of the state. Bartlett saw a total of 910 crimes; 132 violent and 778 property. This figure thankfully included no murders.
The odds of being a victim of crime in Bartlett stood at 1 in 61. The city ranked seventh-safest out of 50 overall for violent crimes per capita and second-safest for property crimes.
Source: City of Bartlett
#5 Town of Collierville
Collierville’s best performance in this ranking was as the third-safest place in Tennessee when it came to violent crime.Collierville managed to just make it onto the aforementioned list of best places in Tennessee, but ended up faring much better when looked at purely in terms of crime. Its best performance this time was ranking as the third-safest place in the state when it came to violent crime. Out of its total of 964 crimes in 2012, 77 were violent (no murders were among them).
As for property crimes, it reported 887 of those, good enough for a 10th-safest finish for that criterion. The odds of being a crime victim in Collierville in 2012 were 1 in 46.
Source: City of Collierville
#6 City of Mt. Juliet
Mt. Juliet ranked sixth-safest in our analysis in terms of violent crime and eighth when it came to property crime.This fast-growing Nashville suburb is another spot in Tennessee that's managing to keep its crime rate down while expanding at a rapid pace. Home to more than 24,000 people, the city reported 504 total crimes in 2012. Of those, 55 were violent (including one murder) and 449 were property related.
Mt. Juliet ranked sixth-safest in our analysis in terms of violent crime and eighth when it came to property crime. Its 1 in 48 odds of being the victim of a crime were good enough to earn it a 10th-place finish in that category.
Source: WIkimedia user Ichabod
#7 City of Hendersonville
Even with more than 50,000 residents, Hendersonville saw no murders in 2012. In fact, just 127 of its 1,068 reported crimes were violent.Hendersonville-even the name just sounds idyllic. We can't argue that adjective when you consider that, even with more than 50,000 residents, the city saw no murders in 2012. In fact, just 127 of its 1,068 reported crimes were violent. That was good enough for the city to rank ninth-safest for violent crime overall.
When it came to property crimes, Hendersonville reported a total of 941, which made it sixth-safest for that criterion. The chance of being the victim of crime there was 1 in 49.
Source: City of Hendersonville
#8 City of White House
The smallest place in our top 10, White House reported 229 crimes in 2012, 25 of which were violent (and none of which were murders).The White House most people are familiar with has the Secret Service to keep it safe. This White House has-from the data, at least-a pretty darn good police force. The smallest place in our top 10, this Nashville suburb reported 229 crimes in 2012, 25 of which were violent (and none of which were murders). That translated to it being ranked as the eighth-safest place we looked at in terms of violent crimes (remember, this is on a per capita basis).
Property crime in White House earned it ninth-safest status for that criterion, with 182 of its 204 crimes of this type being thefts. There was a 1 in 46 chance of being the victim of crime in White House for 2012.
Source: Flickr user SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)
#9 City of Maryville
With nearly 28,000 residents, Maryville saw 912 crimes in 2012, which translated to a 1 in 31 chance of being the victim of one.Often singled out for its high quality of life, Knoxville, TN suburb Maryville can attribute a good chunk of this to its safety. With nearly 28,000 residents, the city saw 912 crimes in 2012, which translated to a 1 in 31 chance of being the victim of one. That earned Maryville a spot as the 14th-safest place for this criterion.
Of its total crimes, 59 were violent (no murders) and 853 were property related, making it the fifth- and 16th-safest place overall for those categories, respectively. Plus, it has the added benefit of being home to NBA great-and little-known martial arts superhero-Shaquille O'Neal, which has to make criminals think twice before committing their illicit acts.
Source: Flickr user SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)
#10 Town of Smyrna
Smyrna’s 106 violent crimes for just over 41,000 residents was good enough to make it the 11th-safest place we looked at for that criterion.Smyrna has the distinction of not just being a safe place for people, but also for the environment. That's because it's the U.S. assembly location for Nissan's all-electric car, the Leaf. While trees are being saved, Smyrna unfortunately has the distinction of being the only city in our top 10 to report more than one murder in 2012; it had two. Still, its 106 violent crimes for just over 41,000 residents was good enough to make it the 11th-safest place we looked at for that criterion.
The other 987 of the 1,093 total crimes committed in Smyrna in 2012 were property related, which resulted in the city ranking 11th-safest for property crime, too. In fact, its 1 in 18 odds of being the victim of a crime earned it an 11th-place finish for that criterion, too.
Source: Town of Smyrna
Stay Safe, Tennesseans
Now that you've read about the most safe spots in the great state of Tennessee, it's time to take a look at a few of the least safe above 10,000 residents. Chief among those was the absolute least safe place overall, Crossville, TN. With 1,282 crimes for only 10,993 people, it had a 1 in 9 chance of being the victim of one of those crimes in 2012. Fortunately, none of them were murders.The five least safe places in Tennessee we studied, in descending order, were: Knoxville, TN, Dyersburg, TN, Memphis, TN, Athens, TN, and Crossville, TN.
Source: movoto.com
The Best Foods To Cleanse Your Lungs
It should go without saying that our lungs are one of the most important organs in our body. Every day the average human takes around 20,000 breaths. Each one of those breaths is powered by our lungs, which work 24 hours a day to suck in the atmosphere and extract the necessary gasses for survival.
Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions worldwide. Respiratory ailments range from mild to life-threatening, and include conditions like asthma, pneumonia , lung cancer, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis and more.
Exercise, not smoking, and avoiding pollution are all common ways for people to ensure lung health. But did you know that a proper diet could also play a big role in looking after your lung health? This is why it’s important to incorporate the following top foods for lung health into your diet to keep your lungs clean and fresh for life. Below is the bests foods to cleanse your lungs:
Cruciferous Vegetables
A cruciferous vegetable is any food that is a member of the cabbage family. They are generally packed with antioxidants that naturally help your body cleanse toxins. Some of the most popular choices for people pursuing lung health is broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Read also my article about the incredible health benefits of cruciferous vegetables.
Foods With Carotenoids
Carotenoid is an orange antioxidant pigment that have been shown to cut the risks of developing lung cancer. Carotenoids are found in fruits and vegetables characterized with orange or red colors. Carrots are a great option because of the beta-carotene in them. This antioxidant is converted to vitamin A which can help reduce the incident of asthma.
Foods With Omega-3 Fatty Acids
This fatty acid is crucial for your overall health. Preliminary studies suggest that foods that are rich in the fatty acid have beneficial effect on asthma. If you can’t get enough of it through fish, nuts or flaxseed, try taking one of the many supplements available. See also my article about the amazing health benefits of omega 3 fish oil.
Foods With Folate
These foods are great for fighting the process of lung carcinogens and preventing forms of cancer. Some great choices include spinach, asparagus, beets, and lentils.
Garlic
Garlic has remained a staple for various natural health practices because of its anti-inflammatory properties. The high level of allicin reduces inflammation and fight infection. It destroys free radicals and may help to improve asthma. You can also read here how it can help to reduce the risk for lung cancer.
Foods With Vitamin C
Foods that contain high amounts of vitamin C help your lungs effectively transport oxygen throughout the body. Foods that are good sources of vitamin C and popular choices for lung health are: kiwifruit, oranges, red and green capsicums (bell peppers), citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, vegetable and tomato juice, strawberries, broccoli, pineapples, mango and cantaloupe melon.
Berries
Berries are one of the richest antioxidant fruits, containing the polyphenols anthocyanins and the flavonoids beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants protect your lungs from cancer, disease and infection. Livestrong website mentions that fruit juice that contains dark berries such as raspberries, blackberries or blueberries, may help to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer. You can find more information about the amazing healing properties of berries in my e-book The Healing Berry Guide. This e-book will teach you how to transform your health with berries, and is a must for berry lovers.
Apples
Now we have yet another use for this nutrient packed fruit. The flavonoids and variety of vitamins maintain healthy respiratory function and prevent the development of lung diseases.
Ginger
This spice is incredibly easy to incorporate into your meal for an added flavor and health boost. The anti-inflammatory function clears your lungs of lingering pollution that could lead to health issues. You may also be interested to read my article how to use ginger as a medicine for great health.
Turmeric
This spice is similar to ginger in its lung health benefits with anti-inflammatory properties. As an added bonus the high amounts of curcumin can lead to the elimination of cancer cells. Find here more about the fantastic health benefits of turmeric.
Grapefruit
If you can stomach the bitter taste of this fruit, you will benefit from the wealth of lung supporting vitamins and minerals in it. Health experts suggest that the flavonoids in the fruit are great for cleaning out lungs that have been effected by carcinogens.
Pomegranates
This fruit contains many antioxidants that are good to include into your diet. The nutritionally dense properties of this tasty fruit can slow down the development of lung issues including tumor development.
Foods With Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral that is commonly recommended to people who suffer from asthma issues. It can increase lung capacity and build on the efficiency of the respiratory process. An easy way to get this mineral is through seeds, nuts, or beans.
Water
Once again, when it comes to natural health the number one remedy will usually be water. Though it may seem bland, our bodies crave it for many different reasons. More water in your diet can make your circulatory process working while keeping your lungs hydrated and ready to flush out unwanted toxins.
The American Lung Association say that most people are surprised to learn that the food they eat may affect their breathing. And indeed once again we see that diversifying our diet is important to our health, as no single food will supply all the nutrients we need. So if you want to cleanse your lungs, don’t forget to consume in your diet lots of variety of the above foods to maintain the health of your lungs.
Another technique for cleansing your lungs is through deep breathing. We can breath deeply and fully exhale to maximize the cleansing effect. Deep breathing and fresh air is very helpful in keeping the lungs healthy and free from toxins. If you are interested in cleansing your body, you can find more useful information in The Detox Guide. This guide will teach you how to use detox to cleanse and energize your body naturally and safely:
Source: healthyandnaturalworld.com
Clean Your Kidneys
Our kidneys are filtering the blood by removing salt, poison and any other unwanted toxins entering our body. With time, the salt accumulates and this needs to undergo cleaning treatments and how are we going to overcome this?
Here is a very simple herbal kidney cleanse treatment with parsley. Parsley is high in potassium and in Vitamins B, A and C. It is rich in iron and chlorophyll, together with sodium, copper, thiamin and riboflavin.
Parsley is believed to be effective in increasing elimination of urea.
Make tea with parsley leaves and root (by cutting them in small pieces) and drink their tea at least two times a day for complete kidney cleanse.
This remedy is not to be used during pregnancy or during menstrual period.
Source: natural living forum
Sweet Tea Oven Fried Chicken
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Serves: 2
- 1 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast, chopped in half through the bone
- 2-3 skin-on chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk (use the real stuff)
- ½ cup sweet tea concentrate
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons oil (peanut, canola, or vegetable)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, add the chicken pieces. In a small glass, whisk together the buttermilk, sweet tea concentrate and 1 tablespoon of salt. Stir well to dissolve the salt. Pour this mixture over the chicken, cover, and marinate 48 hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425.
- When the oven is at 425, place the cast iron skillet on the center rack and let it heat for 10 minutes. Add the butter and oil. It should melt almost immediately and begin to sizzle. Place the pan back in the oven while you do the next step.
- Next, bread your chicken. Remove the pieces from the marinade, but reserve the marinade. Add the wet pieces of chicken to the flour mixture and use your hands to toss to coat each with flour. Then, repeat the process: back in the buttermilk-sweet tea marinade again and then flour to coat. You just double-battered your chicken.
- Next, carefully arrange the chicken pieces in the pan with the sizzling oil and butter. The chicken should immediately start sizzling and cooking. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, then bake for another 14-18 minutes. Test the chicken with a thermometer–it should read 165 in the thickest part of the meat and the juices should run clear.
- Immediately remove the chicken from the skillet and let cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.
I used Moonshine sweet tea concentrate for my marinade, but if you can’t find it, just boil down 1.5 cups until you get ½ cup of sweet tea concentrate.
For fried chicken that serves two, we generally use one chicken breast, with the tenderloin attached, that is chopped in half through the bone, plus 2-3 drumsticks. Use any combination of light and dark meat you like.
Source: DessertForTwo.com
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