These people also do not watch celebrity shows otherwise they would have observed celebrities like Rachael ray and Oprah showering praises about Acai and how the Acai Noni Burned helped them to shed of their excess fat.
It is a known fact that out of the countless fat burning supplements available on the net and elsewhere, only a chosen few like the Noni-Acai Burner have actually proved their worth and have helped make general people and celebrities alike slim, without resorting to excessive straining or puffing and panting it out in the gym. The superstars of Hollywood just do not have the time to spare to visit such gyms and they prefer Acai-Noni Burner that is why it is also referred lovingly as the preferred Hollywood diet. This wondrous Brazilian berry has been long known to the natives of the Amazon rain forests hence it is also referred to as Amazon berry.
Obese people are always looking out for a simple way to address their weight loss issues and they prefer natural means rather than going in for time consuming exercises. Such people should spend some time by browsing health care sites on the Internet and check out for Acai berry reviews. They will be amazed at the amazing slimming powers of the juice of the Brazilian Acai berry and how supplements manufactured from the same is helping countless people over the globe, including celebrities, reduce their weight and get rid of their excessive fat easily. There are many different types of fat reducing supplements available, but few have gained worldwide popularity that the supplements made out of the Acai berry have. Available in different types and flavors these supplements made out of the famous Acai berry will help you to reduce weight quickly and effortlessly. If you still do not believe this all, why not try out Acai-Noni Burner? This Acai berry supplement does not cost the earth and is cheaper that what your visits to the gym costs. Within a few weeks you will wonder how did you manage to stay without it.
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Oprah, the Law of Attraction and Weight Loss
It used to be that you could slap up a website, be all excited and exude passion about your product, show up on Martha Stewart and your product would sell like hotcakes. Not so anymore. There is an art and science to business success that's critical for home-based business owners to know, understand, and utilize if they want to achieve sustainable, long-term results.
Where do you begin? How can you possibly know whom to trust or what to believe with so much information out there on starting up a home-based business? Can you expect to see a profit in the first year or not? Do you market to the masses or narrow your field? Do banks lend money for start-ups or don't they?
Before you go out and spend hundreds of dollars on product development and get all starry-eyed about bringing in the big bucks, you need to know the facts. Here are four popular Internet-based start-up myths to ignore and four to pay attention to:
Debunking Four Popular Home-Based Start-up Myths
- You'll make a profit in your first year.
Debunked: Starting-up business will not make you rich, quick.
Truth: It can take up to three years before your business sees a profit. That's three years of hard work and sustained effort. The start-up stage is not for the timid. "It takes years of working hard," according to Leslie Haywood of Grill Charms, "telling people about your company and your product before you can claim any sort of foothold on your market share."
- I love it, so will you.
Debunked: You think you have the next big "it." You love it. Your family and friends love it. Therefore, the everyone will think it's the best thing since sliced bread, too.
Truth: It's not about wanting everyone to love your product. It's about wanting your specific niche group to love your product and for them to tell all their friends about it. Create a unique product, get clear about your niche, and market directly to them. Don't make it personal. Make it business.
- A professionally done website will drive traffic to your site.
Debunked: Not unless it's optimized with your niche market in mind and for how they are searching for your product or service on the Internet.
Truth: Figure out what keyword phrases your niche market is using when searching for your product. If you don't know how to write copy for the web, hire a professional copywriter to do it for you, making your home page and product pages keyword rich. Once traffic is on your site, make it easy for them to take action by giving them buy-in options at several price points.
- Being interviewed by CNBC, Martha Stewart, or Oprah means you've made it.
Debunked: Sure, this kind of exposure will net you an increase in sales. However, it doesn't mean you've made it.
Truth: Home-based business owners who have had national coverage cannot afford the luxury of being lulled into the kind of false security that national attention brings. "John Q Public has a very short memory and attention span," says Haywood. "You're one big hit might generate great sales in the short term, but you can never sit back and rest. It is your job to constantly stay front-of-mind with your target market."
Four Myths to Buy Into
- Banks will lend money to start-ups. While it is true that banks won't give you a business loan without a business plan, you can take out a personal loan using your house or existing business for collateral. Market research goes hand-on-hand with writing a business plan. So, do the research, write your plan, and take it to the bank.
- Being your own boss is a good thing. Indeed it certainly can be if your boss is organized, has good communication skills, and knows how to prioritize. Don't become your own worst boss. To create an ideal boss relationship with yourself, learn from all the things you didn't like about people you've previously worked for.
- You can certainly save money by starting-up from home. While this is indeed true, don't skimp on the essentials for home-based business success. Make sure you have an actual office in you home for your business, preferably with a door. Decide what your business hours will be and stick to them. No one starts up alone; so hire a mentor, business coach or consultant to guide you through the start-up process and beyond.
- You'll be able to live and work anywhere in the world. Yep. Just about. As long as your business is not location-dependent. And you have a good wireless laptop, a full-set of power-plug adaptors, use Internet banking, PayPal, and Skype for your Internet phone.
You never really know if a new home business will succeed or fail. Even with very promising starts, many fail within the first three years. Avoid the lure of making money fast. Don't be swayed into thinking that everyone will love and want your product, or be seduced by national attention. Instead, research your market, make a name for yourself withing your market niche and then dominate it.
Where do you begin? How can you possibly know whom to trust or what to believe with so much information out there on starting up a home-based business? Can you expect to see a profit in the first year or not? Do you market to the masses or narrow your field? Do banks lend money for start-ups or don't they?
Before you go out and spend hundreds of dollars on product development and get all starry-eyed about bringing in the big bucks, you need to know the facts. Here are four popular Internet-based start-up myths to ignore and four to pay attention to:
Debunking Four Popular Home-Based Start-up Myths
- You'll make a profit in your first year.
Debunked: Starting-up business will not make you rich, quick.
Truth: It can take up to three years before your business sees a profit. That's three years of hard work and sustained effort. The start-up stage is not for the timid. "It takes years of working hard," according to Leslie Haywood of Grill Charms, "telling people about your company and your product before you can claim any sort of foothold on your market share."
- I love it, so will you.
Debunked: You think you have the next big "it." You love it. Your family and friends love it. Therefore, the everyone will think it's the best thing since sliced bread, too.
Truth: It's not about wanting everyone to love your product. It's about wanting your specific niche group to love your product and for them to tell all their friends about it. Create a unique product, get clear about your niche, and market directly to them. Don't make it personal. Make it business.
- A professionally done website will drive traffic to your site.
Debunked: Not unless it's optimized with your niche market in mind and for how they are searching for your product or service on the Internet.
Truth: Figure out what keyword phrases your niche market is using when searching for your product. If you don't know how to write copy for the web, hire a professional copywriter to do it for you, making your home page and product pages keyword rich. Once traffic is on your site, make it easy for them to take action by giving them buy-in options at several price points.
- Being interviewed by CNBC, Martha Stewart, or Oprah means you've made it.
Debunked: Sure, this kind of exposure will net you an increase in sales. However, it doesn't mean you've made it.
Truth: Home-based business owners who have had national coverage cannot afford the luxury of being lulled into the kind of false security that national attention brings. "John Q Public has a very short memory and attention span," says Haywood. "You're one big hit might generate great sales in the short term, but you can never sit back and rest. It is your job to constantly stay front-of-mind with your target market."
Four Myths to Buy Into
- Banks will lend money to start-ups. While it is true that banks won't give you a business loan without a business plan, you can take out a personal loan using your house or existing business for collateral. Market research goes hand-on-hand with writing a business plan. So, do the research, write your plan, and take it to the bank.
- Being your own boss is a good thing. Indeed it certainly can be if your boss is organized, has good communication skills, and knows how to prioritize. Don't become your own worst boss. To create an ideal boss relationship with yourself, learn from all the things you didn't like about people you've previously worked for.
- You can certainly save money by starting-up from home. While this is indeed true, don't skimp on the essentials for home-based business success. Make sure you have an actual office in you home for your business, preferably with a door. Decide what your business hours will be and stick to them. No one starts up alone; so hire a mentor, business coach or consultant to guide you through the start-up process and beyond.
- You'll be able to live and work anywhere in the world. Yep. Just about. As long as your business is not location-dependent. And you have a good wireless laptop, a full-set of power-plug adaptors, use Internet banking, PayPal, and Skype for your Internet phone.
You never really know if a new home business will succeed or fail. Even with very promising starts, many fail within the first three years. Avoid the lure of making money fast. Don't be swayed into thinking that everyone will love and want your product, or be seduced by national attention. Instead, research your market, make a name for yourself withing your market niche and then dominate it.
The Dr. Perricone Diet - on Oprah
Dr. Perricone is a frequent guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and is a successful author. He writes about weight loss, anti-aging and other topics involving health issues. His performances have huge audience around the world, and the new book on his diet has been selling extremely well.
He is proud of his list of Top 10 Super Foods, an essential part of the recipe for good health. The Acai Berry is at the top of this list, because it is one of the few superfoods with a strong combination of essential fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants and much more.
He writes in his newest book "The Perricone Weight Loss Diet," of how this wonderful plant is so interesting. He remarks:
"Acai is useful for weight loss, because it contains Cyanidin, an antioxidant phytochemical. Japanese studies have demonstrated that cyanidins reduce the formation of fat and burn fat.
This is a wonderful discovery. But not surprising, given the other nutritional value of the plant. In addition to the above, it also has a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
He often expresses has his admiration for the performance of these fruits from the Amazon jungle - especially on Oprah. You can see the fruit and supplements all over the world nowadays. However, online shopping is a good idea because you can try free trials of the products.
To find out more about Acai berries, and to tell the difference between brands of good quality and lesser quality, see the links below.
He is proud of his list of Top 10 Super Foods, an essential part of the recipe for good health. The Acai Berry is at the top of this list, because it is one of the few superfoods with a strong combination of essential fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants and much more.
He writes in his newest book "The Perricone Weight Loss Diet," of how this wonderful plant is so interesting. He remarks:
"Acai is useful for weight loss, because it contains Cyanidin, an antioxidant phytochemical. Japanese studies have demonstrated that cyanidins reduce the formation of fat and burn fat.
This is a wonderful discovery. But not surprising, given the other nutritional value of the plant. In addition to the above, it also has a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
He often expresses has his admiration for the performance of these fruits from the Amazon jungle - especially on Oprah. You can see the fruit and supplements all over the world nowadays. However, online shopping is a good idea because you can try free trials of the products.
To find out more about Acai berries, and to tell the difference between brands of good quality and lesser quality, see the links below.
Larry Dossey On Oprah's Soul Series
Larry Dossey, MD, took a leap of faith fifteen years ago when he wrote the book "Healing Words," about the power of prayer to heal.
The only study to prove the power of prayer to heal at that time was done by a cardiologist names Randolf Byrd. He prayed for half of his patients and left the other half prayer-less.
The control group didn't fare as well as the group Byrd prayed for.
This was the study that inspired Larry Dossey to begin praying for his patients.
Dossey describes his upbringing as Fundamentalist Christian in a Texan community, which he later rejected. By the time he was a doctor, he rebelled against any form of prayer or anything at all having to do with religion.
But the Byrd data provoked an inner change of direction for Dossey.
He decided to incorporate prayer into his daily morning ritual.
He said he locked himself in his office, brought out the incense and shamanistic rattles, as he calls it, and started actively saying unconditional prayers for the well being of his patients.
After these rituals, he felt well. He began to know that the world of medicine was much more than drugs and strict medical interventions.
Oprah asked Larry Dossey what was the single experience that led him to the work he is doing now.
Dossey explained the time he had an emergency appendectomy and was rushed to surgery without ever meeting his surgeon or anesthesiologist. When the surgery was done, he woke up fearfully and in tremendous pain.
A nurse saw his distress as she was walking by and stopped to take his hand.
She said soothingly, "Don't worry, Larry. Everything is going to be OK!"
Larry's pain instantly vanished. He remembers feeling confident that he would get better. The fear he felt a moment before receded.
At this point, Larry and Oprah briefly discuss the role of nurse as healer.
Oprah said, "Nurses are healers but are called nurses instead."
Dossey remembers the experience with the nurse healer as pivotal as to why he embarked on the journey he is now on: researching the healing effect of prayer on his patients.
Twenty-one studies have been done since the Byrd study, proving the power of prayer to heal.
Medical students are now taught about these experiments in their education. Prayer in medicine has reached the mainstream.
There is no turning back.
Dossey says that one person sending compassionate loving thoughts to a person across the planet is just as effective as if she was praying by the bedside.
This is called distant healing, distant prayer.
One of the most remarkable examples of this kind of distant prayer, according to Dossey, was done on a group of women at an Infertility Clinic in Seoul, Korea. One half of the patients were prayed for and the other half were not.
Again, those prayed for had twice the pregnancy rate as the half who were not the recipients of prayer.
Oprah asked, "How does prayer work?"
"No one knows," said Dossey.
Another interesting factor: it matters not if ten or more people prays for you or if one person prays for you, as long as the prayers are authentically done with a compassionate heart.
Quality not quantity is the key to good solid results.
Prayer without the need to control outcome, with an attitude of surrender, of Thy Will Be Done, are the prayers having the most import. Prayer done fearfully with a desperate, bargaining with God mentality do not have any effect. These prayers are called Fox Hole prayers, the "get me out alive and I'll go to church every Sunday for the rest of my life" kind of prayer.
Fear and desperation are low vibrational energies that are best left in the trash heap of the psyche.
Prayer done with a vibration of love and compassionate has a high fast moving vibrational frequency that transforms rather than distorts, heals rather than harms.
Larry Dossey said that studying the effects of prayer in health led him away from the world view taught in Science that says when the body dies, we are gone forever.
The study and practice of prayer put him in touch with the infinite or "nonlocal" part of ourselves that will never die.
Prayers of gratitude and Thanksgiving get us in touch with our own innate sense of optimism, goodwill and the peaceful silence that underlies all peaceful forces.
Albert Einstein said that we live in a friendly universe. By distrusting people and the goodness of life, we halt the body's great ability to heal.
Dossey's latest book, "The Extraordinary Healing Power Of Ordinary Things," explores different healing modalities that have been known to cause spontaneous healing of incurable conditions.
He cites the use of maggots and leaches in modern surgery to debride diseased staph resistant ulcerations in Diabetic patients. People choose this therapy after trying everything else and modern medicine has failed them at every juncture.
Maggot and leach therapy may seem like a good alternative when all else has failed.
Or take the case of people in comas. When Christmas Carols are played, some of these comatose people rise up, take out their tubes and walk out the door. Carols create tremendous emotional memories that resonate deeply with some people. Maybe all of us raised with this music would have the same emotional reaction.
Spontaneous healing, miraculous cure, prayer from great distances: these are all possibilities in a world full of loving potential. We can learn and immediately practice what Dossey teaches.
Touch your patients with unconditional loving intention.
Pray for and with your patients.
Direct healing rays to everyone you meet today.
You may suddenly realized that you are healed, as well.
The only study to prove the power of prayer to heal at that time was done by a cardiologist names Randolf Byrd. He prayed for half of his patients and left the other half prayer-less.
The control group didn't fare as well as the group Byrd prayed for.
This was the study that inspired Larry Dossey to begin praying for his patients.
Dossey describes his upbringing as Fundamentalist Christian in a Texan community, which he later rejected. By the time he was a doctor, he rebelled against any form of prayer or anything at all having to do with religion.
But the Byrd data provoked an inner change of direction for Dossey.
He decided to incorporate prayer into his daily morning ritual.
He said he locked himself in his office, brought out the incense and shamanistic rattles, as he calls it, and started actively saying unconditional prayers for the well being of his patients.
After these rituals, he felt well. He began to know that the world of medicine was much more than drugs and strict medical interventions.
Oprah asked Larry Dossey what was the single experience that led him to the work he is doing now.
Dossey explained the time he had an emergency appendectomy and was rushed to surgery without ever meeting his surgeon or anesthesiologist. When the surgery was done, he woke up fearfully and in tremendous pain.
A nurse saw his distress as she was walking by and stopped to take his hand.
She said soothingly, "Don't worry, Larry. Everything is going to be OK!"
Larry's pain instantly vanished. He remembers feeling confident that he would get better. The fear he felt a moment before receded.
At this point, Larry and Oprah briefly discuss the role of nurse as healer.
Oprah said, "Nurses are healers but are called nurses instead."
Dossey remembers the experience with the nurse healer as pivotal as to why he embarked on the journey he is now on: researching the healing effect of prayer on his patients.
Twenty-one studies have been done since the Byrd study, proving the power of prayer to heal.
Medical students are now taught about these experiments in their education. Prayer in medicine has reached the mainstream.
There is no turning back.
Dossey says that one person sending compassionate loving thoughts to a person across the planet is just as effective as if she was praying by the bedside.
This is called distant healing, distant prayer.
One of the most remarkable examples of this kind of distant prayer, according to Dossey, was done on a group of women at an Infertility Clinic in Seoul, Korea. One half of the patients were prayed for and the other half were not.
Again, those prayed for had twice the pregnancy rate as the half who were not the recipients of prayer.
Oprah asked, "How does prayer work?"
"No one knows," said Dossey.
Another interesting factor: it matters not if ten or more people prays for you or if one person prays for you, as long as the prayers are authentically done with a compassionate heart.
Quality not quantity is the key to good solid results.
Prayer without the need to control outcome, with an attitude of surrender, of Thy Will Be Done, are the prayers having the most import. Prayer done fearfully with a desperate, bargaining with God mentality do not have any effect. These prayers are called Fox Hole prayers, the "get me out alive and I'll go to church every Sunday for the rest of my life" kind of prayer.
Fear and desperation are low vibrational energies that are best left in the trash heap of the psyche.
Prayer done with a vibration of love and compassionate has a high fast moving vibrational frequency that transforms rather than distorts, heals rather than harms.
Larry Dossey said that studying the effects of prayer in health led him away from the world view taught in Science that says when the body dies, we are gone forever.
The study and practice of prayer put him in touch with the infinite or "nonlocal" part of ourselves that will never die.
Prayers of gratitude and Thanksgiving get us in touch with our own innate sense of optimism, goodwill and the peaceful silence that underlies all peaceful forces.
Albert Einstein said that we live in a friendly universe. By distrusting people and the goodness of life, we halt the body's great ability to heal.
Dossey's latest book, "The Extraordinary Healing Power Of Ordinary Things," explores different healing modalities that have been known to cause spontaneous healing of incurable conditions.
He cites the use of maggots and leaches in modern surgery to debride diseased staph resistant ulcerations in Diabetic patients. People choose this therapy after trying everything else and modern medicine has failed them at every juncture.
Maggot and leach therapy may seem like a good alternative when all else has failed.
Or take the case of people in comas. When Christmas Carols are played, some of these comatose people rise up, take out their tubes and walk out the door. Carols create tremendous emotional memories that resonate deeply with some people. Maybe all of us raised with this music would have the same emotional reaction.
Spontaneous healing, miraculous cure, prayer from great distances: these are all possibilities in a world full of loving potential. We can learn and immediately practice what Dossey teaches.
Touch your patients with unconditional loving intention.
Pray for and with your patients.
Direct healing rays to everyone you meet today.
You may suddenly realized that you are healed, as well.
oprah
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You can spend this money on ANYTHING you want!!
--->The ONLY thing you need to do to get on this TV Program is:
1. Get your own copy of "Get Google Ads FREE!" (assuming if you haven't already)
You can get it here: --> http://wintoday1.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net
2. Apply its "Secret" to getting $1 million's in FREE pay-per-clicks at Google and other search engines
3. You don't actually have to push it that far, but just as long as you're getting at least a good amount (between $2,000 & $5,000 a month) in PPCs FREE, that's fine!
4. Do this for several months
5. Then just email us and tell us your results (and send PROOF!)
6. Get your email in to us no later than 5 months from now!!
We'll then look at what you've done, and take your and other people's submissions, and then get back to you ASAP!!
======You're a WINNER either way!!==== Even if we don't pick you, you still can get any one of several PRIZES including (but not limited to):
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=============================== ----And here's what you get if you get on our TV Show!!! ===============================
But if we DO pick you to be on our TV Show, in addition to becoming famous on TV overnight, you'll also get:
o a brand new $50,000 Corvette -- like the one shown here: --> http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/?seo=goo_corvette o $15,000 CASH!! -- Paid directly from OUR Bank to Yours!! o $5,000 towards your son's or daughter's education!! o Plus the same Plasma TV just like the one described above! o the same exact TiVo System described above! o Not just 1, but 4 FREE $1,000 Gift Certificates!!! o Plus much, much more!!...
ALL THIS just for doing well, and being on our TV Show!!
===========================================================
This is NOT a joke, but a serious **Invitation** to be a part of something truly amazing!!
Our Infomercial is not going to be one of those 'cheezy' kinds either -- but a really POSH-LOOKING Professionally done TV Show that will be similar to how Oprah formats her conservative-looking TV Show!
You will be PROUD to be a part of this -- plus, you'll get several *FREE COPIES* on both DVD and VHS formats of you on our TV Show to keep or give to close family and friends!!
************************************** Use Your Appearance on our TV Show to make you M0NEY!! ***************************************
Once we have aired our TV Show (featuring you) you can also use it on the Internet at a Special Webpage we'll give you where people can watch you on our TV Show and then order our product -- and where YOU get 75% every single time!!
================================================================>
I hope you're not shy and really want to be on our TV Show, because we'd sure love to have you as our very special guest!!
You have up to 5 months to prepare and get ready, so start now!! (This is your chance to make it BIG!!)
Sincerely,
Bryan Hill
PS -- Keep in mind that you're a WINNER either way!!
*But shoot for the grand opportunity of being on TV as we'd love nothing better than to have you on our Show!
GET STARTED TODAY!! (5 months will be here before you know it!)
The Infomercial will offer our record-breaking flagship digital product "Get Google Ads FREE!" available of course at ClickBank.
=>> And we would like YOU to star in it!
I'm not kidding either.
And here is what all you get!!...
(1)You get a FREE Trip on us!! We will fly you to Los Angeles at our expense, put you up with your family (or up to 3 of your friends) in an exclusive 5-star $1,500 a night luxury hotel -- all completely paid for by us!!
(2)Enjoy $5,000 FREE on us!! You will be given a spending allowance of $5,000 to spend while visiting the Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive Areas.
You can spend this money on ANYTHING you want!!
--->The ONLY thing you need to do to get on this TV Program is:
1. Get your own copy of "Get Google Ads FREE!" (assuming if you haven't already)
You can get it here: --> http://wintoday1.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net
2. Apply its "Secret" to getting $1 million's in FREE pay-per-clicks at Google and other search engines
3. You don't actually have to push it that far, but just as long as you're getting at least a good amount (between $2,000 & $5,000 a month) in PPCs FREE, that's fine!
4. Do this for several months
5. Then just email us and tell us your results (and send PROOF!)
6. Get your email in to us no later than 5 months from now!!
We'll then look at what you've done, and take your and other people's submissions, and then get back to you ASAP!!
======You're a WINNER either way!!==== Even if we don't pick you, you still can get any one of several PRIZES including (but not limited to):
o a FREE $7,500 61-inch Plasma TV o a complete TiVo Entertainment System --> Check it out at: http://www.tivo.com/whatistivo/index.html o $10,000 in free furniture for your home! o $1,000 FREE Gift-Certificate o $500 FREE Gift-Certificate o $250 FREE Gift-Certificate
=============================== ----And here's what you get if you get on our TV Show!!! ===============================
But if we DO pick you to be on our TV Show, in addition to becoming famous on TV overnight, you'll also get:
o a brand new $50,000 Corvette -- like the one shown here: --> http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/?seo=goo_corvette o $15,000 CASH!! -- Paid directly from OUR Bank to Yours!! o $5,000 towards your son's or daughter's education!! o Plus the same Plasma TV just like the one described above! o the same exact TiVo System described above! o Not just 1, but 4 FREE $1,000 Gift Certificates!!! o Plus much, much more!!...
ALL THIS just for doing well, and being on our TV Show!!
===========================================================
This is NOT a joke, but a serious **Invitation** to be a part of something truly amazing!!
Our Infomercial is not going to be one of those 'cheezy' kinds either -- but a really POSH-LOOKING Professionally done TV Show that will be similar to how Oprah formats her conservative-looking TV Show!
You will be PROUD to be a part of this -- plus, you'll get several *FREE COPIES* on both DVD and VHS formats of you on our TV Show to keep or give to close family and friends!!
************************************** Use Your Appearance on our TV Show to make you M0NEY!! ***************************************
Once we have aired our TV Show (featuring you) you can also use it on the Internet at a Special Webpage we'll give you where people can watch you on our TV Show and then order our product -- and where YOU get 75% every single time!!
================================================================>
I hope you're not shy and really want to be on our TV Show, because we'd sure love to have you as our very special guest!!
You have up to 5 months to prepare and get ready, so start now!! (This is your chance to make it BIG!!)
Sincerely,
Bryan Hill
PS -- Keep in mind that you're a WINNER either way!!
*But shoot for the grand opportunity of being on TV as we'd love nothing better than to have you on our Show!
GET STARTED TODAY!! (5 months will be here before you know it!)
What did Oprah say about the Acai berry?
The acai berry has a delicious taste similar to chocolate and is now
considered one of nature's perfect foods owing to its rich antioxidant
content and unique health benefits.
Almost any website or company references a recent Oprah Winfrey show
where Dr. Perricone said that this little berry is the most nutritious
and powerful foods in the world.
What makes it so healthy? The Acai Berry is high in Antioxidants,
Omega fatty acids, Anthocyanins ORAC values . Antioxidants return
damaged cells called free radicals back to normal cells. Omega fatty
acids EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary
heart disease. Anthocyanins can act as a sunscreen for plants and in
fruits the bright color attracts animals which feast on the fruits and
in the process disperse the seeds. However, the aspect of Anthocyanins
that is of most interest in regard to the Acai fruit is their
antioxidant properties, the antioxidant properties of anthocyanins are
maintained even after they are eaten by another organism. This is why
fruits with bright pigmentation tend to have the great ORAC values -
they are loaded with anthocyanins! Yes, you guessed it - Acai berries
have a tremendous concentration of anthocyanins.
What about ORAC Values?
ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. ORAC measures the
ability of just about any substance to subdue oxygen free radicals in
the test tube. In short, ORAC is a lab assay that can measure the
antioxidant activity of any substance and give it a number. The higher
the ORAC number - the stronger the antioxidant properties of the
substance.
National Institute on Aging developed the ORAC method and the US
Department of Agriculture and Brunswick Labs have been instrumental in
perfecting the ORAC assay procedure and testing various foods to
determine ORAC levels. Fruits and vegetables tend to have the highest
ORAC values. Per 100 grams - Apples score a 218, Bananas a 221,
blueberries 2,400.
ORAC is a proven analysis that determines the level of antioxidant
contained in a product. This evaluative data is extremely helpful in
finding the real truth behind advertising claims that many health-based
products use to convince people to buy their product. Monavie juice
boasts that they have the highest scores in ORAC results when in fact,
Monavie only managed to get a total ORAC score of 31,099. What about
fresh Acai? Acai has an amazing 5,500 ORAC score. More amazing, freeze
dried Sambazon Acai actually has an ORAC value of over 50,000 per 100
grams.
If you want foods with greater antioxidant properties, you look for
foods with high ORAC levels. The USDA recommends we consume 3,000 to
5,000 ORAC units daily. In truth, 80% of the population is consuming
less than 1,000 ORAC units a day. The USDA recommended "5-a-day" fruit
and vegetable servings will give you an ORAC score of about 1,750 units.
For many generations Brazilians have been using acai berries to treat
health conditions such as digestive problems and skin disorders. Over
the past few years some significant research and study has been
undertaken on acai berries in institutions outside Brazil. For example
University research in the USA has shown that testing on acai berry
extracts have unlocked interesting results after tests were conducted on
leukemia cells.
The bottom line is that the Acai berry is an incredible food, whose
complete benefits may yet be discovered. The best way to enjoy these
benefits is through the purchase of pure organic acai. Check out
monavie-ingredients and learn even more about this
fruit and it's benefits.
considered one of nature's perfect foods owing to its rich antioxidant
content and unique health benefits.
Almost any website or company references a recent Oprah Winfrey show
where Dr. Perricone said that this little berry is the most nutritious
and powerful foods in the world.
What makes it so healthy? The Acai Berry is high in Antioxidants,
Omega fatty acids, Anthocyanins ORAC values . Antioxidants return
damaged cells called free radicals back to normal cells. Omega fatty
acids EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary
heart disease. Anthocyanins can act as a sunscreen for plants and in
fruits the bright color attracts animals which feast on the fruits and
in the process disperse the seeds. However, the aspect of Anthocyanins
that is of most interest in regard to the Acai fruit is their
antioxidant properties, the antioxidant properties of anthocyanins are
maintained even after they are eaten by another organism. This is why
fruits with bright pigmentation tend to have the great ORAC values -
they are loaded with anthocyanins! Yes, you guessed it - Acai berries
have a tremendous concentration of anthocyanins.
What about ORAC Values?
ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. ORAC measures the
ability of just about any substance to subdue oxygen free radicals in
the test tube. In short, ORAC is a lab assay that can measure the
antioxidant activity of any substance and give it a number. The higher
the ORAC number - the stronger the antioxidant properties of the
substance.
National Institute on Aging developed the ORAC method and the US
Department of Agriculture and Brunswick Labs have been instrumental in
perfecting the ORAC assay procedure and testing various foods to
determine ORAC levels. Fruits and vegetables tend to have the highest
ORAC values. Per 100 grams - Apples score a 218, Bananas a 221,
blueberries 2,400.
ORAC is a proven analysis that determines the level of antioxidant
contained in a product. This evaluative data is extremely helpful in
finding the real truth behind advertising claims that many health-based
products use to convince people to buy their product. Monavie juice
boasts that they have the highest scores in ORAC results when in fact,
Monavie only managed to get a total ORAC score of 31,099. What about
fresh Acai? Acai has an amazing 5,500 ORAC score. More amazing, freeze
dried Sambazon Acai actually has an ORAC value of over 50,000 per 100
grams.
If you want foods with greater antioxidant properties, you look for
foods with high ORAC levels. The USDA recommends we consume 3,000 to
5,000 ORAC units daily. In truth, 80% of the population is consuming
less than 1,000 ORAC units a day. The USDA recommended "5-a-day" fruit
and vegetable servings will give you an ORAC score of about 1,750 units.
For many generations Brazilians have been using acai berries to treat
health conditions such as digestive problems and skin disorders. Over
the past few years some significant research and study has been
undertaken on acai berries in institutions outside Brazil. For example
University research in the USA has shown that testing on acai berry
extracts have unlocked interesting results after tests were conducted on
leukemia cells.
The bottom line is that the Acai berry is an incredible food, whose
complete benefits may yet be discovered. The best way to enjoy these
benefits is through the purchase of pure organic acai. Check out
monavie-ingredients and learn even more about this
fruit and it's benefits.
Think Your Way to Financial Freedom - You Are What You Think You Are
This thought occurred to me even as I prepared to write this article: You are what you think you are - rich, poor, slovenly, useful, use-less, shrewd, stupid, knowledgeable. However, if you think too hard about it, you may just realize that you have no idea what this means.
If we are what we think we are, then why can't I think of myself as the person that has Jennifer Anniston's body, Oprah Winfrey's money, and a friends list as long as Tila Tequila's - and make it all reality?
Well actually you can be and have all of that and more, if only you would take the time to manage your thoughts. Everything that you want to see, do, and be is in reality and actuality quite possible through thinking "aright". Unfortunately, most of us are not masters of our own minds and are content to let our thoughts drift like so much flotsam and jetsam. Were we to harness and control our thoughts, not only would we become self-aware, but we would create an unstoppable success train!
Your Mind is a garden and if you do not cultivate it then someone or something will.
This means that if you don't plant the seeds yourself then you will most likely end up with a garden full of weeds.
Truly successful men and women know this: "Just as a gardener cultivates his plot, keeping it free from weeds, and growing the flowers and fruits which he requires, so may a man tend the garden of his mind, weeding out all the wrong, useless, and impure thoughts, and cultivating toward perfection the flowers and fruits of right, useful, and pure thoughts. By pursuing this process, a man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life. He also reveals, within himself, the laws of thought, and understands, with ever-increasing accuracy, how the thought-forces and mind elements operate in the shaping of his character, circumstances, and destiny."
To control your thoughts means also to not be contrary in your thoughts. Metaphysicians teach us that we must prepare for the thing that we hope for - so we cannot hope for the best of times, all the while preparing for the worst. Nor can we anticipate an avalanche of abundance with one part of our minds, while our fingers Google debt consolidation loan options, or bankruptcy lawyers.
This contrariness causes blockage in the channels we use to turn thoughts into substantive things. You are what you think you are, and in the end, you will get only that which you think you deserve.
In "As a Man Thinketh" we are given three examples of contrariness in thought. The first is a man who lives in poverty and "is extremely anxious that his surroundings and home comforts should be improved, yet all the time he shirks his work, and considers he is justified in trying to deceive his employer on the ground of the insufficiency of his wages. Such a man does not understand the simplest rudiments of those principles which are the basis of true prosperity, and is not only totally unfitted to rise out of his wretchedness, but is actually attracting to himself a still deeper wretchedness by dwelling in, and acting out, indolent, deceptive, and unmanly thoughts."
The second example is that of a rich man who is eating himself to death and "wants to gratify his taste for rich and unnatural viands and have his health as well. Such a man is totally unfit to have health, because he has not yet learned the first principles of a healthy life."
Lastly we have a crooked employer who places large profits above the well being of his employees. He is "altogether unfitted for prosperity, and when he finds himself bankrupt, both as regards reputation and riches, he blames circumstances, not knowing that he is the sole author of his condition."
So we see that "man is the causer (though nearly always unconsciously) of his circumstances, and that, whilst aiming at a good end, he is continually frustrating its accomplishment by encouraging thoughts and desires which cannot possibly harmonize with that end."
If we are what we think we are, then why can't I think of myself as the person that has Jennifer Anniston's body, Oprah Winfrey's money, and a friends list as long as Tila Tequila's - and make it all reality?
Well actually you can be and have all of that and more, if only you would take the time to manage your thoughts. Everything that you want to see, do, and be is in reality and actuality quite possible through thinking "aright". Unfortunately, most of us are not masters of our own minds and are content to let our thoughts drift like so much flotsam and jetsam. Were we to harness and control our thoughts, not only would we become self-aware, but we would create an unstoppable success train!
Your Mind is a garden and if you do not cultivate it then someone or something will.
This means that if you don't plant the seeds yourself then you will most likely end up with a garden full of weeds.
Truly successful men and women know this: "Just as a gardener cultivates his plot, keeping it free from weeds, and growing the flowers and fruits which he requires, so may a man tend the garden of his mind, weeding out all the wrong, useless, and impure thoughts, and cultivating toward perfection the flowers and fruits of right, useful, and pure thoughts. By pursuing this process, a man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life. He also reveals, within himself, the laws of thought, and understands, with ever-increasing accuracy, how the thought-forces and mind elements operate in the shaping of his character, circumstances, and destiny."
To control your thoughts means also to not be contrary in your thoughts. Metaphysicians teach us that we must prepare for the thing that we hope for - so we cannot hope for the best of times, all the while preparing for the worst. Nor can we anticipate an avalanche of abundance with one part of our minds, while our fingers Google debt consolidation loan options, or bankruptcy lawyers.
This contrariness causes blockage in the channels we use to turn thoughts into substantive things. You are what you think you are, and in the end, you will get only that which you think you deserve.
In "As a Man Thinketh" we are given three examples of contrariness in thought. The first is a man who lives in poverty and "is extremely anxious that his surroundings and home comforts should be improved, yet all the time he shirks his work, and considers he is justified in trying to deceive his employer on the ground of the insufficiency of his wages. Such a man does not understand the simplest rudiments of those principles which are the basis of true prosperity, and is not only totally unfitted to rise out of his wretchedness, but is actually attracting to himself a still deeper wretchedness by dwelling in, and acting out, indolent, deceptive, and unmanly thoughts."
The second example is that of a rich man who is eating himself to death and "wants to gratify his taste for rich and unnatural viands and have his health as well. Such a man is totally unfit to have health, because he has not yet learned the first principles of a healthy life."
Lastly we have a crooked employer who places large profits above the well being of his employees. He is "altogether unfitted for prosperity, and when he finds himself bankrupt, both as regards reputation and riches, he blames circumstances, not knowing that he is the sole author of his condition."
So we see that "man is the causer (though nearly always unconsciously) of his circumstances, and that, whilst aiming at a good end, he is continually frustrating its accomplishment by encouraging thoughts and desires which cannot possibly harmonize with that end."
Oprah, the Law of Attraction and Weight Loss
Oprah Winfrey became the focus of world news again when she hit the scales at 200 pounds as many speculated about what "went wrong" with her. On one teleseminar I heard the course leader say, "Well, she was really into the Law of Attraction and now she attracted 200 lbs. I don't have a problem with New Age stuff, but it seems that they have a lot of things backwards."
A psychiatrist responded: "It shows you that the Law of Attraction isn't everything. If deep down you have self-loathing, you will do things to sabotage yourself. The key to self-loathing is to perform esteemable acts. Then you will feel better about yourself and stop sabotaging yourself." Some people agreed with this philosophy.
Another sharp observer chimed in, "Well if anyone has done esteemable acts it's got to be Oprah. She's done so much for the world with her dedication to make a difference. So how can you say that esteemable acts are the answer?"
Regardless of the cause of Oprah's weigh gain, I'm sure she isn't feeling good about herself, especially since she has been practicing the Law of Attraction and even uses a vision board--one of the techniques of the Law of Attraction. Winfrey said, "I had a dress on the vision board, but I'm not sure that's gonna fit. So I have to work on something else."
I have my own ideas about why Oprah has gained that weight. It may be that in spite of her perceived power, deep down inside she's not feeling all that powerful. From her perspective, she's a woman who has--with her top-rated TV show--tried to make a difference in the world for many years now, and what did she accomplish, really? About two years ago, she helped spread the message of The Secret and the Law of Attraction to almost every living room in this country and what did that do? In 2007 she helped launch Eckhardt Tolle's A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life Purpose, and where are we now? The world appears to be in a bigger mess than ever.
About ten years ago I heard my chiropractor say, "You're most powerful when you're at your lowest weight." This phrase stuck with me and, aside from a few exceptions, I would tend to agree. We eat to comfort ourselves when things aren't going as well as we'd like, we eat when we're feeling powerless about life and don't have clear answers about what to do. I'm sure that Oprah feels she ought to have made a bigger difference in the world and she's not happy about current world circumstances.
But it's not Oprah's job to save the world. Instead, what would make a difference is to give people a bigger picture, higher-level understanding of what exactly is going on here. Clearly, the Law of Attraction as it's understood by the public is both backwards and incomplete.
If people got the bigger picture, there would be a lot less fear and a lot more self confidence about this time that we're going through. For instance, I believe that as the crises facing our own personal lives and our world grow ever more daunting, the opportunities for not only the successful resolution of those problems but for a success that is unprecedented are actually getting better. Especially when you discover that your "higher self" has actually engineered your crisis so that you can get to experience firsthand who you really are. This means that you hold the key to the successful resolution of your crisis within. Knowing how to tap into that is what needs to be taught big time right now. Because once you do, not only do you tap into the key to your success but to your ideal weight as well.
"I didn't follow my own fundamental rule of taking care of self first," Oprah philosophized. Indeed, knowing how to take care of that inner part of you and how to tap into that power within is the key.
A psychiatrist responded: "It shows you that the Law of Attraction isn't everything. If deep down you have self-loathing, you will do things to sabotage yourself. The key to self-loathing is to perform esteemable acts. Then you will feel better about yourself and stop sabotaging yourself." Some people agreed with this philosophy.
Another sharp observer chimed in, "Well if anyone has done esteemable acts it's got to be Oprah. She's done so much for the world with her dedication to make a difference. So how can you say that esteemable acts are the answer?"
Regardless of the cause of Oprah's weigh gain, I'm sure she isn't feeling good about herself, especially since she has been practicing the Law of Attraction and even uses a vision board--one of the techniques of the Law of Attraction. Winfrey said, "I had a dress on the vision board, but I'm not sure that's gonna fit. So I have to work on something else."
I have my own ideas about why Oprah has gained that weight. It may be that in spite of her perceived power, deep down inside she's not feeling all that powerful. From her perspective, she's a woman who has--with her top-rated TV show--tried to make a difference in the world for many years now, and what did she accomplish, really? About two years ago, she helped spread the message of The Secret and the Law of Attraction to almost every living room in this country and what did that do? In 2007 she helped launch Eckhardt Tolle's A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life Purpose, and where are we now? The world appears to be in a bigger mess than ever.
About ten years ago I heard my chiropractor say, "You're most powerful when you're at your lowest weight." This phrase stuck with me and, aside from a few exceptions, I would tend to agree. We eat to comfort ourselves when things aren't going as well as we'd like, we eat when we're feeling powerless about life and don't have clear answers about what to do. I'm sure that Oprah feels she ought to have made a bigger difference in the world and she's not happy about current world circumstances.
But it's not Oprah's job to save the world. Instead, what would make a difference is to give people a bigger picture, higher-level understanding of what exactly is going on here. Clearly, the Law of Attraction as it's understood by the public is both backwards and incomplete.
If people got the bigger picture, there would be a lot less fear and a lot more self confidence about this time that we're going through. For instance, I believe that as the crises facing our own personal lives and our world grow ever more daunting, the opportunities for not only the successful resolution of those problems but for a success that is unprecedented are actually getting better. Especially when you discover that your "higher self" has actually engineered your crisis so that you can get to experience firsthand who you really are. This means that you hold the key to the successful resolution of your crisis within. Knowing how to tap into that is what needs to be taught big time right now. Because once you do, not only do you tap into the key to your success but to your ideal weight as well.
"I didn't follow my own fundamental rule of taking care of self first," Oprah philosophized. Indeed, knowing how to take care of that inner part of you and how to tap into that power within is the key.
oprah
irst off, The acai berry secret isn't some "magic key" to fat loss. It's not an "amazing weight loss secret from the Amazon either" that will make you lose 25 pounds in a week as some marketing hype might try to lead you to believe.
Ever since the acai berry diet secret was mentioned on Oprah, crazy products hypes, claims are popping up everywhere
But The AcaiSecret is an immensely popular diet program if combined with proper diet and exercise, the acai berry can be an excellent weight loss aid, boosting your metabolism in the process.
It's a mix of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, amino acids(peptides) , phytosterols, together to help your body function better, process food easier, and burn fat more efficiently and boost your metabolism in the process.
The Acai secret ebook is claiming that it has everything you need to know about Oprah's #1 Superfood!" is an ebook jam packed with EVERYTHING you need to know about the world's greatest discovery!
Is This True or just another scam?
Well read my story below, How I came across The Acai berry secret myself What kind of results I had, What to avoid (this is critical if it's missed You can say good buy to your new year resolution about losing weight) And Why You should be careful when You are using this system to lose weight And What every is not telling exactly How They first started and How long Should You expect the results
Acaiberrysecret is offering to help you lose up to 12 pounds in two week. (since it's hard for the human body to lose so much fat at one time unless you are very obese).
However, you will definitely lose fat in the process.
Well After All these claims and after being on weightwatchers, and jenny craig I decided To Get www.theAcaisecret.com Ebook just to try it on since I already tried many things in the past with no or little results so basically, what that hell? Nothing to lose right?
You will never believe the difference that this ebook has made in my life! I've lost 106 pounds in just 122 days - and kept it all off! My own doctor told me the guys from Acai secret were full of it (but we both showed him, didn't we?)
The greatest part is that as a little girl I always dreamed of being an exotic model but because I was fat I thought it could never happen to me. But after losing over 100 lbs, I'm closer to my goal of modeling now.
But It was only I learned a few things and I combined it with the acai berry secret advice , Voila!!! Things started changing
Basics of TheAcaisecret.com I learned that most people don't take into consideration boils down to these basic components
1. Eating 4 meals a day ( You Can't starve yourself) - They explained why?
2 Switching off between protein and carb intake while mixing with your acai berries
3 Making your meals at home
4 Drinking lots of water
5 Walking for exercise
6 Limiting sweets - very critical
7 Eating until you feel satisfied (not full)
These are very basic guidelines to follow. TheAcai secret makes it easy for you by helping you build a diet plan that not what you have been told in other programs like jenny craig, weightwatchers, atkins and others , that's why using those type diet program doesn't really help you keep the extra weight you want to lose permanently.
Why ?
Because The Acai secret can't really be classified as a low carb diet, or a low fat diet. In fact, it's kind of a little bit of everything, which is an interesting change of pace from the usual "fad" diets that focus on doing or eliminating ONE thing to excess (like Atkins).
What's very interesting about the Acai berry secret is that there are no calorie or portion limits when you combine your berries in your diet. Basically they advise you to "eat until satisfied, not full." This might be a blurry line for some, so you must keep in mind that a bit of self control will be in order. Here's the limit don't overeat and don't starve yourself
Vegetarians will be pleased to find that there is a vegetarian option for the plan, which includes several soy substitutes also and a healthy portion of berries.
You won't find any complex, hard to understand science about weight loss. Just follow the diet. This is GREAT for people who would like to lose weight but don't want to slog through an entire book before getting to the point.
The diet is very well balanced, although there is a high amount of protein.
The Acai berry Secret will indeed help you lose weight and keep it off for good. However, the diet is a bit bland and boring, so you might not be able to continue the plan forever. For short term weight loss goals, the diet works quite well. One solution might be to use Acai secret at first, and then slowly educate yourself into better overall eating habits.
The Bottom Line The Acaisecrets Review
The feedback about this program is great, and many people are reporting excellent results across the board. If you're not into the "science of weight loss" and simply want to drop the pounds, I highly encourage you to check out The Acai berry secret.
Click Here To Join The Thousands Who Are Already Losing Weight With The Acai Berry!
P.S: Remember: motivation is key. With personal weight loss plans, YOU are the only one controlling the outcome. Success can definitely be yours with a little determination and commitment!
Ever since the acai berry diet secret was mentioned on Oprah, crazy products hypes, claims are popping up everywhere
But The AcaiSecret is an immensely popular diet program if combined with proper diet and exercise, the acai berry can be an excellent weight loss aid, boosting your metabolism in the process.
It's a mix of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, amino acids(peptides) , phytosterols, together to help your body function better, process food easier, and burn fat more efficiently and boost your metabolism in the process.
The Acai secret ebook is claiming that it has everything you need to know about Oprah's #1 Superfood!" is an ebook jam packed with EVERYTHING you need to know about the world's greatest discovery!
Is This True or just another scam?
Well read my story below, How I came across The Acai berry secret myself What kind of results I had, What to avoid (this is critical if it's missed You can say good buy to your new year resolution about losing weight) And Why You should be careful when You are using this system to lose weight And What every is not telling exactly How They first started and How long Should You expect the results
Acaiberrysecret is offering to help you lose up to 12 pounds in two week. (since it's hard for the human body to lose so much fat at one time unless you are very obese).
However, you will definitely lose fat in the process.
Well After All these claims and after being on weightwatchers, and jenny craig I decided To Get www.theAcaisecret.com Ebook just to try it on since I already tried many things in the past with no or little results so basically, what that hell? Nothing to lose right?
You will never believe the difference that this ebook has made in my life! I've lost 106 pounds in just 122 days - and kept it all off! My own doctor told me the guys from Acai secret were full of it (but we both showed him, didn't we?)
The greatest part is that as a little girl I always dreamed of being an exotic model but because I was fat I thought it could never happen to me. But after losing over 100 lbs, I'm closer to my goal of modeling now.
But It was only I learned a few things and I combined it with the acai berry secret advice , Voila!!! Things started changing
Basics of TheAcaisecret.com I learned that most people don't take into consideration boils down to these basic components
1. Eating 4 meals a day ( You Can't starve yourself) - They explained why?
2 Switching off between protein and carb intake while mixing with your acai berries
3 Making your meals at home
4 Drinking lots of water
5 Walking for exercise
6 Limiting sweets - very critical
7 Eating until you feel satisfied (not full)
These are very basic guidelines to follow. TheAcai secret makes it easy for you by helping you build a diet plan that not what you have been told in other programs like jenny craig, weightwatchers, atkins and others , that's why using those type diet program doesn't really help you keep the extra weight you want to lose permanently.
Why ?
Because The Acai secret can't really be classified as a low carb diet, or a low fat diet. In fact, it's kind of a little bit of everything, which is an interesting change of pace from the usual "fad" diets that focus on doing or eliminating ONE thing to excess (like Atkins).
What's very interesting about the Acai berry secret is that there are no calorie or portion limits when you combine your berries in your diet. Basically they advise you to "eat until satisfied, not full." This might be a blurry line for some, so you must keep in mind that a bit of self control will be in order. Here's the limit don't overeat and don't starve yourself
Vegetarians will be pleased to find that there is a vegetarian option for the plan, which includes several soy substitutes also and a healthy portion of berries.
You won't find any complex, hard to understand science about weight loss. Just follow the diet. This is GREAT for people who would like to lose weight but don't want to slog through an entire book before getting to the point.
The diet is very well balanced, although there is a high amount of protein.
The Acai berry Secret will indeed help you lose weight and keep it off for good. However, the diet is a bit bland and boring, so you might not be able to continue the plan forever. For short term weight loss goals, the diet works quite well. One solution might be to use Acai secret at first, and then slowly educate yourself into better overall eating habits.
The Bottom Line The Acaisecrets Review
The feedback about this program is great, and many people are reporting excellent results across the board. If you're not into the "science of weight loss" and simply want to drop the pounds, I highly encourage you to check out The Acai berry secret.
Click Here To Join The Thousands Who Are Already Losing Weight With The Acai Berry!
P.S: Remember: motivation is key. With personal weight loss plans, YOU are the only one controlling the outcome. Success can definitely be yours with a little determination and commitment!
Easy Weight Loss Guaranteed
The past 2 years have been very tough with a lot of emotional stress which I will gladly give full credit in my journey to a size 43 1/2? waist, but I know I have to take the blame on that. One of the first things I learned from my eye doctor actually got me thinking. It turns out that with every 10 pounds you gain, your vision will steadily get worse. It won't improve when you lose it though.I know many people will say, "Well, it's already messed up, so what's the point of losing weight?" To answer that, it just keeps getting worse with each 10 pounds. That news affected me way more than the usual people proclaiming that's it unhealthy, heart disease, diabetes, and all that good stuff.So my year 2008 was spent going from size 33/34?- 42/43? and 200-229 pounds. I was so depressed and kept fooling myself saying that I was happy this way and finding everyone to blame except myself. Now I know that many people do have medical conditions, but there's just as many that say they must have a 'condition' rather than deal with the reality. If you're happy at your size, that's great (that's what it's all about), but if you're not, the first step is always the hardest.I know that the number New Year's resolution is always 'losing weight', so I started making my changes at the beginning of December 2008. If I could lose weight during the holiday season, I could make it the rest of the year.My biggest thing was I have never gone for the lose weight fast ploy. We've all watched Oprah go that route and now she's back where she started. Even filmmaker Kevin Smith tried last year and nothing changed. In the past I've always learned that by making small changes in your lifestyle was the only way to make long lasting changes.My new best friend is a little device called a 'pedometer'. This thing has been the best thing I could have every found! Best of all, it only costs a couple of dollars and you can get them anywhere, even Wal-Mart. This little gadget measures every stride you take. Going from a pretty sedentary lifestyle could only be a plus for me!You wouldn't think that it could make a difference but when you see how many steps you take in your everyday life and then start doing things to push the counter up really helps. For anyone whowants to try the pedometer, the initial goal is to work your way up to 10,000 steps a day. That's the average for an active lifestyle. It's not near as daunting as it sounds either. My first day I logged just 3,000 and then the 2nd day went up to 7,000 now I'm averaging about 20,000 daily. Every 2,000 is roughly equivalent to 1 mile. I find myself getting up to do more things now to make sure the numbers keep increasing each day. Even if you live in a cold climate or aren't comfortable going to the gym, this is for you. It's as easy as you want too!If I can do it, anyone can do this! To learn more about this amazing device, check out www.pedometer.com. I don't know who runs the site, but this is where I learned about it.This is the first article in this journey, but if it can help other men or women who are in the same situation, that's what it's all about. Also, if any of you have similar stories or have discovered inexpensive things that are helping your weight loss, please forward to me at :westmemphisthree@comcast.net For more information and tips check out:http://easyweightlossguaranteed.blogspot.com
The Seven Diet Secrets To The Stars
Celebrities forever look wonderful. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never determine to fascinate us with their superior to life specter. The accuracy is, it takes a lot of force to look the way they do, and being the civic numbers that they are, they cannot provide to dull off when it comes to take mind of their real appearances. Their livelihood basically depends on how they look. Aside from the clothes, the tresses and the structure, celebrities have to take good burden of their bodies.
So it is no astound that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to stay fit and gorgeous. Their strength agenda could variety from ultimate workouts to well-planned meals. Who doesn't want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy? Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities.
The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only mesmerized audiences with her adorable comic intuit and her infamous hairstyle, she was also known for having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, as she appeared in countless magazine covers. To continue shear, Jennifer follows the 40:30:30 diet mode. The diet consists of 40% Low glycemic carbohydrates. Foods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, legumes. 30% slant proteins. Tofu, fish, chicken, washout, beef and low fat dairy harvest. 30% crucial fats nuts and seeds, fish and emerald oils. It is vital that every meal should control macronutrients to attain the poise of hormones and limit credence failure.
The gorgeous daughter of actor Goldie Hawn gained 60 pounds during her pregnancy, which she wanted to shed immediate before beginning on her next skin. From her preceding ingestion table, she switched to an elevated protein diet. She consumed high protein meals in slighter portions, and she combined this diet with an employ program that includes stress guidance and cardiovascular workouts. After getting a lot of hassle because of her send-pregnancy notable, Kate distant all that baby emphasis in only four months and has gained abdominal muscles that gained the envy of many in Hollywood.
As one of the most successful discourse-show hosts in the world, there is no issue that Oprah desires to insist her rude appearance for her millions of audiences. Knowing as one of those celebrities who are constantly battling credence secure, she has newly toned up her appear and has never looked quantity in age 50 by combining a standard task regime and diet table. Oprah mechanism out five being a week, spending 30 notes on the threadmill and burden boundless weights. Her drinking idea consists of legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables, chicken and dairy yield that are lowfat. She confines her consumption of pasty baby and flour. Oprah also credits her trim star to her addiction of not intake something after seven in the dusk.
A lot of people may find it hard to deem that the perpetually slim Academy honor-appealing actor actually wishes to diet. Gwyneth actually follows a healthy intake prepare that resembles Oprah's, avoiding baby and sallow flour. She usually follows a macrobiotic diet, eating foods like vegetables, sunburned rice, and sinewy meat. She also eliminated dairy from her diet, and does yoga everyday.
The pop star known as the Material Girl has forever flaunted a body that is to die for, and has become a proper aptness model over the being. She keeps herself in tip-top profile by having Ashtanga Yoga, and follows a harsh diet that typically shuns dump foods. She adopted a macrobiotic eating chart that includes organic foods full in bony protein.
The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed vegetables for banquet and eats only fruits before the morning. While on locations, she prefers to eat blacking grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.
Long-time supermodel maintains her all-American good looks by being a vegetarian. She does not keep litter foods of any kind inside her home to make trusty that she does not eat them when cravings appear. She munchies on enjoyable potatoes in place of candy bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she wishes to slim down fast.
Celebrities are just like mundane people. They penury to keep their records just like somebody also, and there more bulldoze on their part since they are constantly in the civic eye. Ordinary folks can have celebrity-like bodies, too, and by following these diet and condition procedure, they can also look like red-carpet admirable.
So it is no astound that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to stay fit and gorgeous. Their strength agenda could variety from ultimate workouts to well-planned meals. Who doesn't want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy? Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities.
The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only mesmerized audiences with her adorable comic intuit and her infamous hairstyle, she was also known for having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, as she appeared in countless magazine covers. To continue shear, Jennifer follows the 40:30:30 diet mode. The diet consists of 40% Low glycemic carbohydrates. Foods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, legumes. 30% slant proteins. Tofu, fish, chicken, washout, beef and low fat dairy harvest. 30% crucial fats nuts and seeds, fish and emerald oils. It is vital that every meal should control macronutrients to attain the poise of hormones and limit credence failure.
The gorgeous daughter of actor Goldie Hawn gained 60 pounds during her pregnancy, which she wanted to shed immediate before beginning on her next skin. From her preceding ingestion table, she switched to an elevated protein diet. She consumed high protein meals in slighter portions, and she combined this diet with an employ program that includes stress guidance and cardiovascular workouts. After getting a lot of hassle because of her send-pregnancy notable, Kate distant all that baby emphasis in only four months and has gained abdominal muscles that gained the envy of many in Hollywood.
As one of the most successful discourse-show hosts in the world, there is no issue that Oprah desires to insist her rude appearance for her millions of audiences. Knowing as one of those celebrities who are constantly battling credence secure, she has newly toned up her appear and has never looked quantity in age 50 by combining a standard task regime and diet table. Oprah mechanism out five being a week, spending 30 notes on the threadmill and burden boundless weights. Her drinking idea consists of legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables, chicken and dairy yield that are lowfat. She confines her consumption of pasty baby and flour. Oprah also credits her trim star to her addiction of not intake something after seven in the dusk.
A lot of people may find it hard to deem that the perpetually slim Academy honor-appealing actor actually wishes to diet. Gwyneth actually follows a healthy intake prepare that resembles Oprah's, avoiding baby and sallow flour. She usually follows a macrobiotic diet, eating foods like vegetables, sunburned rice, and sinewy meat. She also eliminated dairy from her diet, and does yoga everyday.
The pop star known as the Material Girl has forever flaunted a body that is to die for, and has become a proper aptness model over the being. She keeps herself in tip-top profile by having Ashtanga Yoga, and follows a harsh diet that typically shuns dump foods. She adopted a macrobiotic eating chart that includes organic foods full in bony protein.
The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed vegetables for banquet and eats only fruits before the morning. While on locations, she prefers to eat blacking grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.
Long-time supermodel maintains her all-American good looks by being a vegetarian. She does not keep litter foods of any kind inside her home to make trusty that she does not eat them when cravings appear. She munchies on enjoyable potatoes in place of candy bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she wishes to slim down fast.
Celebrities are just like mundane people. They penury to keep their records just like somebody also, and there more bulldoze on their part since they are constantly in the civic eye. Ordinary folks can have celebrity-like bodies, too, and by following these diet and condition procedure, they can also look like red-carpet admirable.
Pictures of Celebs and Proof of the Latest Gossip
Pictures of celebs are the source of juicy celebrity gossip. Pictures of celebs turn incredulous celebrity scandals into moments of truth. Pictures can't lie, and celebs are meant to be photographed. So when does truth turn into fiction?
Celebrity scandals start with pictures of the celebs. The latest gossip from Hollywood is grand - but there's nothing like a paparazzi photo shot from inside a Hollywood celebrity club of a hot celebrity leaning precariously close to the sexy best friend of the spouse - while the unsuspecting spouse is nowhere to be found. Do Hollywood pictures of celebs define the lives of celebrities?
A celebrity picture is worth a thousand scandals. Pictures of celebs backed with a trail of Hollywood gossip is also worth millions of dollars in publicity and tabloid sales, and it can also put an end to a celebrity's career. Digital photography allows unscrupulous celebrity chasers to stimulate damaging gossip and racist rumors from falsified pictures of celebs - among even the finest celebrities. Designer celebrity Ralph Lauren was falsely accused of telling Oprah Winfrey he didn't want to design clothes for black women. Pictures of celebs Ralph Lauren and Oprah circulated, although Ralph Lauren was not on Oprah's show at the time this rumor started.
Pictures of celebs, fact and fiction, circulate not only on the living room television set and on the latest celebrity websites, but also through the court rooms.
Charlie Chaplin, the iconic father of Hollywood Film whose celebrity profile pictures could never go unrecognized, set historical legal precedent for celebrity scandals involving flirtatious affairs with young women. Charlie's celebrity scandal ruined his career after he was prosecuted for violating the Mann Act - a US Act that gives criminal status to transporting a woman over state lines for sexual purposes.
Lucky for Charlie, he wasn't convicted. But the latest gossip of the times continued to fuel rumors of Chaplin's affair with Joan Barry. The latest gossip was so strong, and the Chaplin Barry case so widely publicized, that the Jury declared Chaplin responsible for child support - even though the blood test declared it was genetically impossible. The latest gossip was more powerful than scientific proof.
Celebrity musician Chuck Barry suffered charges under the Mann Act, and today, celebrity politician Eliot Spitzer, New York State governor who helped prosecute prostitution rings and participated in them, is rumored to have the prerequisites for criminal charges under the Mann Act because of his "paid" connections and interstate travel with now-celebrity prostitute Ashley Alexandra Dupré (professionally known as "Kristen"). Pictures of celebs with a solid stream of consistent celebrity gossip easily turned celebrity scandals into criminal acts.
The Michael Jackson sexual abuse case and the O.J. Simpson murder case are celebrity scandals that were set on fire with pictures of celebs and fast-spreading rumors of the latest gossip that quickly turned celebrity scandal into mainstream news. Hollywood and reality, and fact and fiction became one. Ironically, lack of evidence gave these two celebrities a Get out of Jail Free card.
Pictures of celebs are great for keeping up with the latest gossip on celebrity scandals. A photographic look on reality while staring at the photogenic Hollywood stars and pictures of celebs from around the world can keep Hollywood Fact away from Hollywood Fiction. Hollywood stars are meant to be photographed, but their lives are only meant to be falsified in the movies. Is that celebrity leaning on the spouse's best friend for physical support, or will a celebrity scandal show up in tomorrow's celebrity gossip column? Pictures of the celebs should be evaluated with your eyes. Keep up with the latest gossip on celebrity scandals - and keep your eye on discerning Hollywood fact from Hollywood fiction while you're clicking through those pictures of celebs.
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Daily sexy pictures of celebs, models and the hottest girls. Includes sexy photo
gallery, videos and the
latest gossip!
Celebrity scandals start with pictures of the celebs. The latest gossip from Hollywood is grand - but there's nothing like a paparazzi photo shot from inside a Hollywood celebrity club of a hot celebrity leaning precariously close to the sexy best friend of the spouse - while the unsuspecting spouse is nowhere to be found. Do Hollywood pictures of celebs define the lives of celebrities?
A celebrity picture is worth a thousand scandals. Pictures of celebs backed with a trail of Hollywood gossip is also worth millions of dollars in publicity and tabloid sales, and it can also put an end to a celebrity's career. Digital photography allows unscrupulous celebrity chasers to stimulate damaging gossip and racist rumors from falsified pictures of celebs - among even the finest celebrities. Designer celebrity Ralph Lauren was falsely accused of telling Oprah Winfrey he didn't want to design clothes for black women. Pictures of celebs Ralph Lauren and Oprah circulated, although Ralph Lauren was not on Oprah's show at the time this rumor started.
Pictures of celebs, fact and fiction, circulate not only on the living room television set and on the latest celebrity websites, but also through the court rooms.
Charlie Chaplin, the iconic father of Hollywood Film whose celebrity profile pictures could never go unrecognized, set historical legal precedent for celebrity scandals involving flirtatious affairs with young women. Charlie's celebrity scandal ruined his career after he was prosecuted for violating the Mann Act - a US Act that gives criminal status to transporting a woman over state lines for sexual purposes.
Lucky for Charlie, he wasn't convicted. But the latest gossip of the times continued to fuel rumors of Chaplin's affair with Joan Barry. The latest gossip was so strong, and the Chaplin Barry case so widely publicized, that the Jury declared Chaplin responsible for child support - even though the blood test declared it was genetically impossible. The latest gossip was more powerful than scientific proof.
Celebrity musician Chuck Barry suffered charges under the Mann Act, and today, celebrity politician Eliot Spitzer, New York State governor who helped prosecute prostitution rings and participated in them, is rumored to have the prerequisites for criminal charges under the Mann Act because of his "paid" connections and interstate travel with now-celebrity prostitute Ashley Alexandra Dupré (professionally known as "Kristen"). Pictures of celebs with a solid stream of consistent celebrity gossip easily turned celebrity scandals into criminal acts.
The Michael Jackson sexual abuse case and the O.J. Simpson murder case are celebrity scandals that were set on fire with pictures of celebs and fast-spreading rumors of the latest gossip that quickly turned celebrity scandal into mainstream news. Hollywood and reality, and fact and fiction became one. Ironically, lack of evidence gave these two celebrities a Get out of Jail Free card.
Pictures of celebs are great for keeping up with the latest gossip on celebrity scandals. A photographic look on reality while staring at the photogenic Hollywood stars and pictures of celebs from around the world can keep Hollywood Fact away from Hollywood Fiction. Hollywood stars are meant to be photographed, but their lives are only meant to be falsified in the movies. Is that celebrity leaning on the spouse's best friend for physical support, or will a celebrity scandal show up in tomorrow's celebrity gossip column? Pictures of the celebs should be evaluated with your eyes. Keep up with the latest gossip on celebrity scandals - and keep your eye on discerning Hollywood fact from Hollywood fiction while you're clicking through those pictures of celebs.
About the Author
Daily sexy pictures of celebs, models and the hottest girls. Includes sexy photo
gallery, videos and the
latest gossip!
How to Blog Your Way to Success?
Very few people don't want to be successful, but the majority has little or no idea as to how to reach their goal. A blog can be a huge boost to get you to where you want to be, whether your dream is to be interviewed on Oprah or become a world-famous author.
The Power of Blogs
Blogs are amazing things. There are plenty of badly written ones out there, but when put to use properly, you'll find that a weblog can really be powerful.
First of all, blogs are easy to read. It's very difficult to read huge amounts of text online, but the short posts that are published on blogs are nice and easy to make out. For more details go to: www.atoz-about-rss.com they're also quick to read, so you can gather a lot of information in a short amount of time.
There are other benefits as well:
Subscriptions. People tend to subscribe to read their favorite blogs in a feed reader. That means you have their attention long-term and can create a bond with them.
Personal. Blogs are far more personal than websites and allow readers a little insight into your life, even if you are writing from a business perspective. Your personality comes across in the writing and that will connect with people.
Search Engines. Google and other search engines LOVE blogs because of the constant stream of content. The majority of blogs are updated several times a week, meaning that there is always fresh content to be indexed. Use your keywords properly and you'll be rewarded with plenty of search engine traffic.
Earn. While not all blogs are or should be monetized, if you need to earn a little extra money, you can easily put ads, text links and add services to your page.
Expertise. Perhaps the single most important thing that a blog can provide you with is expert status. If you write about elephant feeding habits for long enough, people will eventually see you as The Expert on elephant feeding.
How to Blog Your Way to Success
If you have a plan, you can use your blog to send you shooting toward your end goal, usually with terrific results. The first thing to do, of course, is establish a blog.
There are free services like Blogger out there, but if you want to do things the right way, you'll need your own hosting and domain name. Then you need to write some content.
Content is the most important thing a blog has to offer. It doesn't have to be all writing . . . if you are a photographer, your blog could be made up entirely of photos with a few captions. For can visit to: www.your-own-blog.com other people have great success with video blogging; the main idea is to have some kind of content.
You'll need to write on your chosen topic, the thing you want to be known for. If you are a freelance writer, for example, you might want to offer writing tips, or you could aim at a target market of businesses and offer tips on how to improve your business with article marketing, etc. Angle your posts to your target market.
Next, make lots and lots of connections. Other bloggers, in forums, etc. The better known your blog is, the faster you'll hit stardom.
Once you've established yourself as an expert in your field, you will find that amazing opportunities open up. It's a matter of providing interesting and well-presented material and doing plenty of networking in order to turn your words into something that can literally launch you into success.
The Power of Blogs
Blogs are amazing things. There are plenty of badly written ones out there, but when put to use properly, you'll find that a weblog can really be powerful.
First of all, blogs are easy to read. It's very difficult to read huge amounts of text online, but the short posts that are published on blogs are nice and easy to make out. For more details go to: www.atoz-about-rss.com they're also quick to read, so you can gather a lot of information in a short amount of time.
There are other benefits as well:
Subscriptions. People tend to subscribe to read their favorite blogs in a feed reader. That means you have their attention long-term and can create a bond with them.
Personal. Blogs are far more personal than websites and allow readers a little insight into your life, even if you are writing from a business perspective. Your personality comes across in the writing and that will connect with people.
Search Engines. Google and other search engines LOVE blogs because of the constant stream of content. The majority of blogs are updated several times a week, meaning that there is always fresh content to be indexed. Use your keywords properly and you'll be rewarded with plenty of search engine traffic.
Earn. While not all blogs are or should be monetized, if you need to earn a little extra money, you can easily put ads, text links and add services to your page.
Expertise. Perhaps the single most important thing that a blog can provide you with is expert status. If you write about elephant feeding habits for long enough, people will eventually see you as The Expert on elephant feeding.
How to Blog Your Way to Success
If you have a plan, you can use your blog to send you shooting toward your end goal, usually with terrific results. The first thing to do, of course, is establish a blog.
There are free services like Blogger out there, but if you want to do things the right way, you'll need your own hosting and domain name. Then you need to write some content.
Content is the most important thing a blog has to offer. It doesn't have to be all writing . . . if you are a photographer, your blog could be made up entirely of photos with a few captions. For can visit to: www.your-own-blog.com other people have great success with video blogging; the main idea is to have some kind of content.
You'll need to write on your chosen topic, the thing you want to be known for. If you are a freelance writer, for example, you might want to offer writing tips, or you could aim at a target market of businesses and offer tips on how to improve your business with article marketing, etc. Angle your posts to your target market.
Next, make lots and lots of connections. Other bloggers, in forums, etc. The better known your blog is, the faster you'll hit stardom.
Once you've established yourself as an expert in your field, you will find that amazing opportunities open up. It's a matter of providing interesting and well-presented material and doing plenty of networking in order to turn your words into something that can literally launch you into success.
The Pet Safe Kitchen
Do you know what dangers lie under your kitchen sink? Many of us are unaware that we have a virtual toxic waste dump in our kitchen. So many of the soaps, detergents and cleaners that we use on a day-to-day basis present a serious danger to our dogs, cats and other furry friends (not to mention yourself).
Common Kitchen Dangers
• Chlorine Bleach is the chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings in the U.S.;
• De-greasers may contain petroleum distillates, which can damage lung tissues and dissolve fatty tissue around nerve cells;
• Glass Cleaners may contain ammonia. Ammonia fumes can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system;
• Oven Cleaners can be one of the most dangerous cleaning products, which can cause severe damage to eyes, skin, mouth, and throat;
• Toilet Bowl Cleaners can be extremely dangerous cleaning products, which can be harmful just by breathing the fumes - and fatal if swallowed.
Eighty-one Thousand (81,000) chemicals have been registered with the EPA in the last 30 years, and fewer than 20% have been tested for toxicity! EPA studies indicate that elevated concentration of household chemicals persist in the air. Long-term exposure to chemicals inside our homes may be harmful to our families and our pets.
Has your dog ever tried to lick the dishes after you've rinsed them with liquid soap and water? Does your cat peak into the washing machine while your loading it or curl up on the wash fresh out of the dryer? Several years ago we had a cat that loved to jump into the tub right after we cleaned it and he would try to drink the water left in the tub (we would always shoo him out before he got the chance). The behavior of our furry friends, while often cute and endearing, can very often be dangerous to their well being. Many common household cleaning products contain chemicals which are dangerous to you, your family and your pet. Some things you can easily watch out for:
1. To protect your pet you should avoid sodium hydroxide, commonly known as lye. Found in dish-washing liquids, laundry products, oven cleaner, scouring products, and tub & tile cleaners, sodium hydroxide is immediately irritating to the respiratory tract if inhaled. Contact can cause severe damage to the eyes, skin, mouth, and throat. It can cause liver and kidney damage as well.
2. Have you ever sprayed air freshener around the litter box or caught your pet drinking from the toilet bowl? Both can be dangerous to your pet. Hydrochloric acid is often found in odor eliminators and toilet bowl cleaners. Hydrochloric acid can cause severe damage to skin. It can be harmful to health, just by breathing the fumes. If swallowed hydrochloric acid can be fatal.
3. Many all-purpose cleaners, cleaning wipes, de-greasers, floor polish, rug shampoos, toilet bowl cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, and window cleaners contain butyl cellosolve. It can cause irritation and tissue damage from inhalation. Butyl cellosolve is so hazardous a person who spends just 15 minutes cleaning scale off shower walls could inhale three times the acute exposure limit. Imagine what harm it can do to your beloved pet.
According to The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by C. J. Puotinen, accidental exposure to toxic chemicals is the leading cause of death for America's dogs, cats and other pets (pg 323).
The Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680) recommends you keep pets away from cleaning products. Shut them out of the room while spraying bathroom cleansers, etc. They also suggest you close toilet lids to keep pets from drinking the water. This is very important if you choose to use automatic chemical tank or bowl treatments.
To protect your pet you may wish to start using "Green" products. Sloan Barnett, in her book Green Goes With Everything, suggests that "A green product is one that won't harm you, your children, your pets, or the environment inside the house or outside where your waste goes. And it won't hang around like an unwanted guest after you use it - on floors, carpets, counters, clothes, and so forth."
One of the most effective and well known "Green" product lines is Shaklee's Get Clean. It has been featured on the Oprah Show and on Rachel Rae. Get Clean products are nontoxic, natural and never tested on animals. According to Rachel Rae the products in the Get Clean starter kit "provide you with a combination of really great cleaning power but also they're non-toxic, they are economic, and they are safe for you, your home, and most importantly, the planet."
No matter how hard you try, it is still possible that your beloved pet comes in contact with something dangerous to her health. That is why the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends pet owners keep a "Pet First Aid Kit" that includes:
- Fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent USP (to induce vomiting)
- Turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medicine syringe (to administer peroxide)
- Saline eye solution
- Artificial tear gel (to lubricate eyes after flushing)
- Mild grease-cutting dish-washing liquid (for bathing an animal after skin contamination)
- Forceps (to remove stingers)
- Muzzle (to protect against fear- or excitement-induced biting)
- Can of your pet's favorite wet food
- Pet carrier
The ASPCA recommends you always consult a veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) for directions on how and when to use any emergency first-aid item. We also suggest that you keep the telephone number of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center--(888) 426-4435--as well as that of your local veterinarian in a prominent location. More information is available on the ASPCA web site, www.aspca.org.
The Pet Poison Helpline handles some 100,000 cases of pet poisoning each year. They have compiled a "Poison Proof Your Home" list. It includes items like:
• Identify your plants. Are they toxic to pets?
• Keep medications safely locked up behind cupboard doors. Do not leave them on counter tops or tables. This includes inhalers, dietary aids, dietary supplements or neutraceuticals!
• Keep home fragrance products beyond their reach.
• Keep rodenticides far away from a pet's access. Keep in mind that rodents can transfer the toxins to accessible locations. Certain rodenticide products do not have treatment antidotes.
• Know what a product's active ingredient is and potential toxicity for pets.
• Do not spray aerosols or use any heavily fragranced products (including plug-in products) around caged birds or other caged pets.
• Never medicate your pets with human products without first speaking to a veterinary professional!
• Keep open dishes of potpourri (liquid or dry form) out of reach.
• Do not use insecticides around your pet without knowing their toxicological profile. Read labels and use products only as recommended.
• Keep garbage behind closed doors.
• Do not allow batteries of any type lying around. Dogs enjoy chewing on them which can result in serious harm if ingested.
(The complete list may be found at www.petpoisonhelpline.com).
Finally, remember there are a number of food products that are toxic to your pet. Products such as chocolate, chewing gum, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, or garlic should never be left somewhere that your pet may be tempted to take a taste test. Often kitchens may contain many toxins to pets such as cigarette and other nicotine products, coffee grounds, alcoholic beverages, moldy dairy products, & chicken bones. Keep these items in closed cabinets, closed refrigerators or in closed trash containers, away from the reach of our curious little friends.
Have the phone number for your veterinarian easily accessible. It's also a good idea to keep the local pet poison control hot-line with your emergency phone numbers.
Our pets can provide years of affection and companionship. Take a few minutes today to make your home environment one that is safer for your pet. In the long run you will benefit in so many ways.
Common Kitchen Dangers
• Chlorine Bleach is the chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings in the U.S.;
• De-greasers may contain petroleum distillates, which can damage lung tissues and dissolve fatty tissue around nerve cells;
• Glass Cleaners may contain ammonia. Ammonia fumes can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system;
• Oven Cleaners can be one of the most dangerous cleaning products, which can cause severe damage to eyes, skin, mouth, and throat;
• Toilet Bowl Cleaners can be extremely dangerous cleaning products, which can be harmful just by breathing the fumes - and fatal if swallowed.
Eighty-one Thousand (81,000) chemicals have been registered with the EPA in the last 30 years, and fewer than 20% have been tested for toxicity! EPA studies indicate that elevated concentration of household chemicals persist in the air. Long-term exposure to chemicals inside our homes may be harmful to our families and our pets.
Has your dog ever tried to lick the dishes after you've rinsed them with liquid soap and water? Does your cat peak into the washing machine while your loading it or curl up on the wash fresh out of the dryer? Several years ago we had a cat that loved to jump into the tub right after we cleaned it and he would try to drink the water left in the tub (we would always shoo him out before he got the chance). The behavior of our furry friends, while often cute and endearing, can very often be dangerous to their well being. Many common household cleaning products contain chemicals which are dangerous to you, your family and your pet. Some things you can easily watch out for:
1. To protect your pet you should avoid sodium hydroxide, commonly known as lye. Found in dish-washing liquids, laundry products, oven cleaner, scouring products, and tub & tile cleaners, sodium hydroxide is immediately irritating to the respiratory tract if inhaled. Contact can cause severe damage to the eyes, skin, mouth, and throat. It can cause liver and kidney damage as well.
2. Have you ever sprayed air freshener around the litter box or caught your pet drinking from the toilet bowl? Both can be dangerous to your pet. Hydrochloric acid is often found in odor eliminators and toilet bowl cleaners. Hydrochloric acid can cause severe damage to skin. It can be harmful to health, just by breathing the fumes. If swallowed hydrochloric acid can be fatal.
3. Many all-purpose cleaners, cleaning wipes, de-greasers, floor polish, rug shampoos, toilet bowl cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, and window cleaners contain butyl cellosolve. It can cause irritation and tissue damage from inhalation. Butyl cellosolve is so hazardous a person who spends just 15 minutes cleaning scale off shower walls could inhale three times the acute exposure limit. Imagine what harm it can do to your beloved pet.
According to The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by C. J. Puotinen, accidental exposure to toxic chemicals is the leading cause of death for America's dogs, cats and other pets (pg 323).
The Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680) recommends you keep pets away from cleaning products. Shut them out of the room while spraying bathroom cleansers, etc. They also suggest you close toilet lids to keep pets from drinking the water. This is very important if you choose to use automatic chemical tank or bowl treatments.
To protect your pet you may wish to start using "Green" products. Sloan Barnett, in her book Green Goes With Everything, suggests that "A green product is one that won't harm you, your children, your pets, or the environment inside the house or outside where your waste goes. And it won't hang around like an unwanted guest after you use it - on floors, carpets, counters, clothes, and so forth."
One of the most effective and well known "Green" product lines is Shaklee's Get Clean. It has been featured on the Oprah Show and on Rachel Rae. Get Clean products are nontoxic, natural and never tested on animals. According to Rachel Rae the products in the Get Clean starter kit "provide you with a combination of really great cleaning power but also they're non-toxic, they are economic, and they are safe for you, your home, and most importantly, the planet."
No matter how hard you try, it is still possible that your beloved pet comes in contact with something dangerous to her health. That is why the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends pet owners keep a "Pet First Aid Kit" that includes:
- Fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent USP (to induce vomiting)
- Turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medicine syringe (to administer peroxide)
- Saline eye solution
- Artificial tear gel (to lubricate eyes after flushing)
- Mild grease-cutting dish-washing liquid (for bathing an animal after skin contamination)
- Forceps (to remove stingers)
- Muzzle (to protect against fear- or excitement-induced biting)
- Can of your pet's favorite wet food
- Pet carrier
The ASPCA recommends you always consult a veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) for directions on how and when to use any emergency first-aid item. We also suggest that you keep the telephone number of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center--(888) 426-4435--as well as that of your local veterinarian in a prominent location. More information is available on the ASPCA web site, www.aspca.org.
The Pet Poison Helpline handles some 100,000 cases of pet poisoning each year. They have compiled a "Poison Proof Your Home" list. It includes items like:
• Identify your plants. Are they toxic to pets?
• Keep medications safely locked up behind cupboard doors. Do not leave them on counter tops or tables. This includes inhalers, dietary aids, dietary supplements or neutraceuticals!
• Keep home fragrance products beyond their reach.
• Keep rodenticides far away from a pet's access. Keep in mind that rodents can transfer the toxins to accessible locations. Certain rodenticide products do not have treatment antidotes.
• Know what a product's active ingredient is and potential toxicity for pets.
• Do not spray aerosols or use any heavily fragranced products (including plug-in products) around caged birds or other caged pets.
• Never medicate your pets with human products without first speaking to a veterinary professional!
• Keep open dishes of potpourri (liquid or dry form) out of reach.
• Do not use insecticides around your pet without knowing their toxicological profile. Read labels and use products only as recommended.
• Keep garbage behind closed doors.
• Do not allow batteries of any type lying around. Dogs enjoy chewing on them which can result in serious harm if ingested.
(The complete list may be found at www.petpoisonhelpline.com).
Finally, remember there are a number of food products that are toxic to your pet. Products such as chocolate, chewing gum, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, or garlic should never be left somewhere that your pet may be tempted to take a taste test. Often kitchens may contain many toxins to pets such as cigarette and other nicotine products, coffee grounds, alcoholic beverages, moldy dairy products, & chicken bones. Keep these items in closed cabinets, closed refrigerators or in closed trash containers, away from the reach of our curious little friends.
Have the phone number for your veterinarian easily accessible. It's also a good idea to keep the local pet poison control hot-line with your emergency phone numbers.
Our pets can provide years of affection and companionship. Take a few minutes today to make your home environment one that is safer for your pet. In the long run you will benefit in so many ways.
Get On TV...FREE & Get a FREE $50,000 Corvette
Get on TV FREE & Get a $50,000 Corvette by C. Allen Otten
We want you on our TV show, in front of an ongoing audience of over 75 million viewers! FACT Very soon, we are going to film a "Special Infomercial" that will be seen on both daytime and evening television. It will also be broadcast internationally in 57 countries around the world, in over 14 different languages
The infomercial will feature our "record-breaking" flagship digital product: Get Google Ads Free (which is now available through ClickBank at: .http://superhydro.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net
AND WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO STAR IN OUR COMMERCIAL!
If you are selected as the Grand Prize winner, here's everything you get:
• Free Trip to Los Angeles, CA We will fly you and your family (or up to three of your friends) to Los Angeles for the infomercial shoot, put you up in an exclusive 5-star luxury hotel (valued at $1500/night), all at our expense. • $5000 Spending Money You will be given a spending allowance of $5000 to spend on ANYTHING you want while visiting Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and/or the Rodeo Drive area. • But Wait…There's MORE to Come!
Here's how you get your chance to star in our television infomercial:
• Get your own digital copy of "Get Google Ads Free" (if you haven't purchased it already) You can get it here: • Apply the "secret" to getting millions in free pay-per-click http://superhydro.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net advertising on Google and other search engines (yes…this works on them all). We realize that you won't ACTUALLY push it to "millions" of dollars…between $2000 and $5000 a month will do. • Continue to utilize this program for at least three months, email us the results of your campaigns, and provide proof of savings vs. what you would have paid without the "secret". • Submit your email proof no later than May 1st, 2009. Send to: CreAdvOpt@comcast.net
We'll then examine all submissions, based on accomplishments and net savings, and select our Grand Prize winner. You will be notified via email if selected.
But even if you're not selected as the Grand Prize winner, there will also be several other prizes awarded to the runners up. In no particular order, these prizes include (but are not limited to):
61 inch Plasma Television (valued at over $7500) Complete TiVo Home Entertainment System (http://www.tivo.com/whatistivo/index.html) $10,000 worth of Home Furniture $1,000 Gift Certificate $500 Gift Certificate $250 Gift Certificate
Did you remember earlier when I said there was MORE to the Grand Prize? Well, here's what else you get as the winner:
A Brand New Corvette (valued at over $50,000), just like the one shown here: http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/?seo=goo_corvette $15,000 Cash…paid directly from our bank to yours! $5,000 College Scholarship for your child's education 61 inch Plasma Television (same as above) Complete TiVo Home Entertainment System (same as above) Not one, but "4" $1,000 Gift Certificates! Plus Much, Much More…
ALL THIS FOR SUCCESSFULLY USING OUR PROVEN SYSTEM, AND BEING FEATURED IN OUR UPCOMING INFOMERCIAL! AND DON'T FORGET ALL THE MONEY YOU SAVED ON ADVERTISING!
This is not a joke or a scam…but a serious "Invitation" to be a part of something truly amazing! We are proud of the results we have achieved with "Get Google Ads Free", and want to share our program with the rest of the world. So, why not feature one of our user's in the commercial, shower them with gifts to show our appreciation, and make our success a celebration!
Our infomercial is not going to be one of those "cheesy" advertisements, either…we are pulling out all the stops to produce a posh, professionally relevant television show that will be similar to the way Oprah formats her conservative talk show. You will be proud to be a part of this, too. And to help you remember the occasion (and maybe show off a little), we will provide the Grand Prize winner with several DVD and VHS copies of the infomercial to keep and/or share with friends and family!
And if all this wasn't enough…what if you could "make" money from your appearance on our show? You have the opportunity to use your television exposure to help us share our "secret"!
After you get your own digital copy of our program, you can become an affiliate at anytime by going to: http://www.GetGoogleAdsFree.com/affiliates.html Instructions for signing up are right there on the website. PLUS, we give you banners, emailers, squeezepages, and lots of other marketing tools…all to help you share "Get Google Ads Free" with others and make 75% on every sale! **BONUS** Once we have aired our infomercial (featuring YOU), we will give you temporary, exclusive internet access to a "special" webpage, where people can watch you on our television show and then order our product …and YOU get 75% every single time!
So, get your digital copy of "Get Google Ads Free" today (http://superhydro.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net) , and get those advertising campaigns off and running! Remember, we need at least "three" month's activity and results, and the proof MUST be submitted no later than May 1st, 2009 to the above email address. The sooner you begin, the more you can show us!
Sincerely,
C. Allen Otten President & CEO Creative Advance Options, Inc.
P.S. Keep in mind that you're a winner no matter what…but shoot for the grand opportunity of being featured on our TV show, as we'd love nothing better! Don't delay, get started TODAY…the month of May will be here before you know . http://superhydro.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net
We want you on our TV show, in front of an ongoing audience of over 75 million viewers! FACT Very soon, we are going to film a "Special Infomercial" that will be seen on both daytime and evening television. It will also be broadcast internationally in 57 countries around the world, in over 14 different languages
The infomercial will feature our "record-breaking" flagship digital product: Get Google Ads Free (which is now available through ClickBank at: .http://superhydro.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net
AND WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO STAR IN OUR COMMERCIAL!
If you are selected as the Grand Prize winner, here's everything you get:
• Free Trip to Los Angeles, CA We will fly you and your family (or up to three of your friends) to Los Angeles for the infomercial shoot, put you up in an exclusive 5-star luxury hotel (valued at $1500/night), all at our expense. • $5000 Spending Money You will be given a spending allowance of $5000 to spend on ANYTHING you want while visiting Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and/or the Rodeo Drive area. • But Wait…There's MORE to Come!
Here's how you get your chance to star in our television infomercial:
• Get your own digital copy of "Get Google Ads Free" (if you haven't purchased it already) You can get it here: • Apply the "secret" to getting millions in free pay-per-click http://superhydro.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net advertising on Google and other search engines (yes…this works on them all). We realize that you won't ACTUALLY push it to "millions" of dollars…between $2000 and $5000 a month will do. • Continue to utilize this program for at least three months, email us the results of your campaigns, and provide proof of savings vs. what you would have paid without the "secret". • Submit your email proof no later than May 1st, 2009. Send to: CreAdvOpt@comcast.net
We'll then examine all submissions, based on accomplishments and net savings, and select our Grand Prize winner. You will be notified via email if selected.
But even if you're not selected as the Grand Prize winner, there will also be several other prizes awarded to the runners up. In no particular order, these prizes include (but are not limited to):
61 inch Plasma Television (valued at over $7500) Complete TiVo Home Entertainment System (http://www.tivo.com/whatistivo/index.html) $10,000 worth of Home Furniture $1,000 Gift Certificate $500 Gift Certificate $250 Gift Certificate
Did you remember earlier when I said there was MORE to the Grand Prize? Well, here's what else you get as the winner:
A Brand New Corvette (valued at over $50,000), just like the one shown here: http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/?seo=goo_corvette $15,000 Cash…paid directly from our bank to yours! $5,000 College Scholarship for your child's education 61 inch Plasma Television (same as above) Complete TiVo Home Entertainment System (same as above) Not one, but "4" $1,000 Gift Certificates! Plus Much, Much More…
ALL THIS FOR SUCCESSFULLY USING OUR PROVEN SYSTEM, AND BEING FEATURED IN OUR UPCOMING INFOMERCIAL! AND DON'T FORGET ALL THE MONEY YOU SAVED ON ADVERTISING!
This is not a joke or a scam…but a serious "Invitation" to be a part of something truly amazing! We are proud of the results we have achieved with "Get Google Ads Free", and want to share our program with the rest of the world. So, why not feature one of our user's in the commercial, shower them with gifts to show our appreciation, and make our success a celebration!
Our infomercial is not going to be one of those "cheesy" advertisements, either…we are pulling out all the stops to produce a posh, professionally relevant television show that will be similar to the way Oprah formats her conservative talk show. You will be proud to be a part of this, too. And to help you remember the occasion (and maybe show off a little), we will provide the Grand Prize winner with several DVD and VHS copies of the infomercial to keep and/or share with friends and family!
And if all this wasn't enough…what if you could "make" money from your appearance on our show? You have the opportunity to use your television exposure to help us share our "secret"!
After you get your own digital copy of our program, you can become an affiliate at anytime by going to: http://www.GetGoogleAdsFree.com/affiliates.html Instructions for signing up are right there on the website. PLUS, we give you banners, emailers, squeezepages, and lots of other marketing tools…all to help you share "Get Google Ads Free" with others and make 75% on every sale! **BONUS** Once we have aired our infomercial (featuring YOU), we will give you temporary, exclusive internet access to a "special" webpage, where people can watch you on our television show and then order our product …and YOU get 75% every single time!
So, get your digital copy of "Get Google Ads Free" today (http://superhydro.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net) , and get those advertising campaigns off and running! Remember, we need at least "three" month's activity and results, and the proof MUST be submitted no later than May 1st, 2009 to the above email address. The sooner you begin, the more you can show us!
Sincerely,
C. Allen Otten President & CEO Creative Advance Options, Inc.
P.S. Keep in mind that you're a winner no matter what…but shoot for the grand opportunity of being featured on our TV show, as we'd love nothing better! Don't delay, get started TODAY…the month of May will be here before you know . http://superhydro.freegoogle.hop.clickbank.net
Weight Watcher - Acai Berry For Weight Watchers
Are you a weight watcher? Currently, there are Acai Berry free trials online for the weight conscious consumers to add this little Acai Berry to their daily diet regime.
The acai berry has been featured on Rachel Ray as well Oprah on being an excellent antioxidant. Anti-Oxidants are good for the following.
1. Slowing the aging process
For folks that are in their 30s onwards, skin can start to sag. The acai berry can help slow the aging process and help one retain a youthful look.
2. Boosting energy levels and stamina
If you're feeling tired most of the time, go to bed early and pop an Acai Berry every morning for renewed energy and vigor.
3. Improving digestion
A low metabolic rate and slow digestion causes food to stay in our system much longer then necessary. By having regular bowel movement, we release the waste from our bodies. Toxins removed keep us clean and "slim".
4. Inducing a better nights sleep
Sleeping well is one of the most important factors of having a vibrant look. With Acai Berry, you can expect to sleep well with less interruptions.
5. Fighting off free radicals in your body
The free-radical theory of aging states that organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage over time. Acai berry can help you combat this.
6. Helps Weight loss
Because of the detox effect, food and waste that is flushed away, your body will slim down naturally. You will also find fats removed from your body and waist as you healthlyvisit the washroom daily.
The amounts of benefits that are found in this tiny berry are astounding. The incorporation of this fruit in to our diets or our vitamin supplements can greatly increase our quality of living.
The flavorful berry has a high anti-oxidant level. The benefits the acai berry can have on your health include curing many diseases and ensuring good health.
Anyone who consumes the Acai Berry will experience a feeling of wellness, increased appetite and "slimmer" appearance.
The acai berry has been featured on Rachel Ray as well Oprah on being an excellent antioxidant. Anti-Oxidants are good for the following.
1. Slowing the aging process
For folks that are in their 30s onwards, skin can start to sag. The acai berry can help slow the aging process and help one retain a youthful look.
2. Boosting energy levels and stamina
If you're feeling tired most of the time, go to bed early and pop an Acai Berry every morning for renewed energy and vigor.
3. Improving digestion
A low metabolic rate and slow digestion causes food to stay in our system much longer then necessary. By having regular bowel movement, we release the waste from our bodies. Toxins removed keep us clean and "slim".
4. Inducing a better nights sleep
Sleeping well is one of the most important factors of having a vibrant look. With Acai Berry, you can expect to sleep well with less interruptions.
5. Fighting off free radicals in your body
The free-radical theory of aging states that organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage over time. Acai berry can help you combat this.
6. Helps Weight loss
Because of the detox effect, food and waste that is flushed away, your body will slim down naturally. You will also find fats removed from your body and waist as you healthlyvisit the washroom daily.
The amounts of benefits that are found in this tiny berry are astounding. The incorporation of this fruit in to our diets or our vitamin supplements can greatly increase our quality of living.
The flavorful berry has a high anti-oxidant level. The benefits the acai berry can have on your health include curing many diseases and ensuring good health.
Anyone who consumes the Acai Berry will experience a feeling of wellness, increased appetite and "slimmer" appearance.
Is It Really True That The Most Successful Christian Books Do Not Talk About Jesus?
Is it true that the most popular Christian books, the ones with cross-over appeal, have only achieved that success by "watering down" the Gospel and minimizing the central role of Jesus in Christianity?
A few searches of these books using Amazon's "Search Inside" feature provides some objective evidence that these arguments are not entirely unfounded.
For example, Joel Olsteen's book, Your Best Life Now, mentions "Jesus" on only 20 of the book's 324 pages.
Even worse, Olsteen's Book "Become A Better You" only mentions "Jesus" on 24 of the book's 404 pages.
Jack Canfeild's Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul mentions "Jesus" on 46 of the book's 424 pages.
In contrast, the NIV Shirt Pocket New Testament mentions "Jesus" on 296 of the book's 422 pages.
And even Christopher Hitchens' book, "The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings For The Nonbeliever," mentions "Jesus" on 66 of the book's 530 pages.
Of course, just as one should not judge a book by its cover, one should not judge a book solely by the number of times it uses a particular word or phrase. And other popular Christian books fare somewhat better. In fact, Rick Warren's book, The Purpose Driven Life, references "Jesus" on 24 of the book's 132 pages.
Moreover, the fact that a particular book has a broader focus does not necessarily mean that the book is itself "watering down" the gospel. After all, such books arguably bring Biblical and Christian principles to a wider audience, an audience with real problems and challenges that would otherwise never be exposed to such ideas.
And while these books may not focus exclusively on the Gospel, they do at least make the world a little better, in accordance with the Biblical observation that Christians are "the salt of the earth."
They might also provide a bridge to unbelievers seeking something beyond mere self-improvement. If the book does not change the Gospel, the fact that it does not emphasize the Gospel, does not, in and of itself, minimize the importance of the Gospel message.
In addition, such books may have an important role in today's culture, providing a Biblical perspective on the latest trends and interests of readers.
Observers are often citing such "new" trends. For example, Americans are increasingly interested in self-improvement, and get much of their information on this topic from books and television programs, such as Oprah and Dr. Phil.
Americans are also increasingly interested in spirituality. For example, it was widely reported last week on Christian News websites that the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary would be the first Protestant School in the United States to offer a PhD in "Spirituality." The school hopes to provide a "true" understanding of Christian spirituality. Perhaps Christian books can similarly address these and other trends, providing a "true" Christian understanding and perspective on subjects of interest to modern culture.
But does that lessen or diminish the gospel, creating a "gospel lite" which is a pale comparison to a matter and a message that some take quite seriously?
Does it turn the hidden treasure of the Kingdom of Heaven into a cheap commodity that simply offers a few ideas for self-improvement?
Ultimately, most believers' time might be better spent focusing on the positive benefits associated with popular "cross over" books, rather than fretting about the image or brand of the Gospel, which today's popular culture trashes on a regular basis.
At a minimum, such books likely reach readers that would never enter the door of a church, in accordance with the well known missions directive that Christians are to "go ye into all the world..." (never mind the "preach the gospel" part).
A few searches of these books using Amazon's "Search Inside" feature provides some objective evidence that these arguments are not entirely unfounded.
For example, Joel Olsteen's book, Your Best Life Now, mentions "Jesus" on only 20 of the book's 324 pages.
Even worse, Olsteen's Book "Become A Better You" only mentions "Jesus" on 24 of the book's 404 pages.
Jack Canfeild's Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul mentions "Jesus" on 46 of the book's 424 pages.
In contrast, the NIV Shirt Pocket New Testament mentions "Jesus" on 296 of the book's 422 pages.
And even Christopher Hitchens' book, "The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings For The Nonbeliever," mentions "Jesus" on 66 of the book's 530 pages.
Of course, just as one should not judge a book by its cover, one should not judge a book solely by the number of times it uses a particular word or phrase. And other popular Christian books fare somewhat better. In fact, Rick Warren's book, The Purpose Driven Life, references "Jesus" on 24 of the book's 132 pages.
Moreover, the fact that a particular book has a broader focus does not necessarily mean that the book is itself "watering down" the gospel. After all, such books arguably bring Biblical and Christian principles to a wider audience, an audience with real problems and challenges that would otherwise never be exposed to such ideas.
And while these books may not focus exclusively on the Gospel, they do at least make the world a little better, in accordance with the Biblical observation that Christians are "the salt of the earth."
They might also provide a bridge to unbelievers seeking something beyond mere self-improvement. If the book does not change the Gospel, the fact that it does not emphasize the Gospel, does not, in and of itself, minimize the importance of the Gospel message.
In addition, such books may have an important role in today's culture, providing a Biblical perspective on the latest trends and interests of readers.
Observers are often citing such "new" trends. For example, Americans are increasingly interested in self-improvement, and get much of their information on this topic from books and television programs, such as Oprah and Dr. Phil.
Americans are also increasingly interested in spirituality. For example, it was widely reported last week on Christian News websites that the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary would be the first Protestant School in the United States to offer a PhD in "Spirituality." The school hopes to provide a "true" understanding of Christian spirituality. Perhaps Christian books can similarly address these and other trends, providing a "true" Christian understanding and perspective on subjects of interest to modern culture.
But does that lessen or diminish the gospel, creating a "gospel lite" which is a pale comparison to a matter and a message that some take quite seriously?
Does it turn the hidden treasure of the Kingdom of Heaven into a cheap commodity that simply offers a few ideas for self-improvement?
Ultimately, most believers' time might be better spent focusing on the positive benefits associated with popular "cross over" books, rather than fretting about the image or brand of the Gospel, which today's popular culture trashes on a regular basis.
At a minimum, such books likely reach readers that would never enter the door of a church, in accordance with the well known missions directive that Christians are to "go ye into all the world..." (never mind the "preach the gospel" part).
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