Good Luck Food Rxs From Around The World!

                                          Eat This For Good Luck! 

Tomorrow will be a new year for most of us, and that means 
a clean slate. Starting on a clean slate means eating certain foods
to bring in luck and good fortune for the new year. 
Listed below are some of the foods and the countries in which
they are eaten, for more good luck and good fortune.
1) Spain- Grapes!
12 grapes are put into a glass that's filled with wine or some other 
beverage, and the goal is to eat all 12 grapes before the clock
strikes 12. This is also practiced in some parts of Portugal.
In Peru it's 13 grapes.
2) Sweden and Norway-
The Swedes and Norwegians eat rice pudding and place one almond
inside. The person who finds the almond will have good luck for the yr.
3) The U.S. Denmark and Germany-
They all have one food in common-what is it? Greens.
In some parts of the U.S. Denmark and Germany, the people eat greens.
Collards, kale, and cabbage.
In Denmark- the people eat a stewed kale with some cinnamon and sugar.
In the U.S.- the big leaves of kale and collards represent money.
In parts of Germany- It's cabbage mixed with pork.
4) The South, Italy and Puerto Rico-
The southern part of the U.S. the people eat black-eye peas,
in a  dish called "hoppin john" and it's quite popular. It's rumored that
the soldiers fighting in Vicksburg Mississippi during the Civil
war ran out of all food except black-eye peas, and after helping
a number of soldiers make it through the war, black-eye peas
were thought of being a lucky food.
In Italy- they eat green lentils with sausage. Lentils
are small when placed in the pot and then bulk up like coins.
And Puerto Ricans eat beans yr. round, but especially on New Year's Eve.
5) Mexico, Greece and The Netherlands-
For the people of these countries, they enjoy sweet treats.
Mexicans and Greeks eat cakes with trinkets inside and the Dutch
eat a donut. The circular donut represents a continuation of life.
6) Fish-
Fish is favored by a lot of people during the holidays, especially by
Italians. In fact, they eat many types of fish (7 to be exact) on
New Year's eve.
7) China and Japan-
Asians eat long noodles. Long noodles represent a long and successful
new year. And in some parts of China, an orange, or a bowl of oranges
on the countertops is considered good luck.
8) What Not to Eat-
Some people will not lobster, why? They travel backwards. 
And chicken, although they move forward, they also travel backwards. 

That's it- If you find a food tradition you like, copy it or
make up your own to start a new tradition in your household.
And if you want to check out more countries and their food
traditions- go to Google.com, and type in Good Luck Foods
for The New Year.
And if you need help tomorrow-to get rid of a hangover,
check out our post at SupermarketRxs@typepad.com.

Good Luck and A Happy, Lucky and Prosperous New Year!
JGib~~
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Thailand's Rx To Slim Down!

                                       Get Slim Like The People of Thailand! 

The people of Thailand like the people of Japan and China
have a small percentage of their people who are overweight. 
In Japan, the people drink green tea, eat fish, do gentle
exercise and eat only until they are slightly full. 
In China, the people eat plenty of vegetables, ride bikes
daily, and drink oolong and white tea.
But what about Thailand? What's their secret?
Believe it or not-it's a spice. The spice: Turmeric!

That's right- Curry dishes cooked with turmeric, a yellow 
spice that has the ability to flush out fat and rev up the metabolism. 
The main component- Curcumin, has been proven to suppress the growth of
fat tissue in the body, plus it'll help the liver purge stored fats and reduces
inflammation and blood-sugar levels.

Another benefit of Turmeric- In northern India, the people enjoy a
95% success rate of NO Alzheimer's disease. Reasearchers who study
the people of this region, believe it's the daily use of Turmeric.
Just as it flushes fat, it also flushes toxins and plaque from the brain.

So, if you want to flush fat or lower your rates of Alzheimer's,
buy some turmeric from your Supermarket, and add it to soups,
egg dishes, meat dishes and stir-fries. Or look for Curcumin 
capsules at health-food stores. Check with your Dr. before taking 
any type of supplement.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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South America's Rx To Prevent Cancer!

                           Eat More Of  This Fruit! 

The dietary habits of a some countries are very similar.
For some, it's beans, for others it may be wine and then some others,
they enjoy fruit.
What type of fruit? The Mango!

That's right- it's popular in Fiji, Jamaica, Tahiti, Barbados,
Panama, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico and that's a good thing. 
Why?
You can lower your rates of lung cancer and colon cancer considerably. 
A single mango contains beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant that
protects cells from damaging molecules. It's also loaded with compounds
called gallotannins, which cause breast and colon cancer cells to self-destruct.
To get your cancer lowering benefits, all you need is 2 servings 
of mango a week.

And to really boost the effects of mango, have some with black or green tea
and watch cancer rates drop even more.

That's it- Your delicious fruit Rx to prevent cancer. 

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Italy's Party Rx For A Stronger Heart!

                               The Wine Rx For A Stronger Heart! 

We associate wine drinking with Italians, but they also drink it in Spain, 
Greece and France. And it must be working, these people are some
of the longest lived and healthiest in the World. 
If you're not a Greek, an Italian or Spaniard and would like to 
get some heart healthy benefits- make this punch that's the equivalent
to walking a mile or two a day.

The Wine As Exercise Punch!
In a large pitcher combine 1 btl. of red wine, 1/2 cup brandy 
and orange flavored liquer, juice of 2 lemons and 1/2 cup of sugar.
Stir until the sugar dissolves. Now, add an orange and an apple, 
(thinly slice both fruits) and then throw in some blueberries and
some grapes, (cut the grapes down the middle).
Cover with plastic wrap, place it the refrigerator and leave it alone
for 2 to 3 hrs. When guests arrive- serve them a glass over ice.
Combining the fruit, the fruit juice and the wine, work together
to prevent hardening of the arteries, prevent free radicals from damaging
blood vessels and prevent the clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.

That's it- and for even more heart health, clean and grate some the peel of
the lemon and toss that in as well. Have a glass a day and avoid the
heart surgeon's scalpel.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Enjoy your Holiday and please remember, to tell friends, family and
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The French Rx For Longevity!

                                 Eat More Cheese and Live Longer! 

If you read yesterday's post- it was about the benefits of
eating cheese to help you beat insomnia.
Well today, there's even more good news about cheese. 
What is it? Cheese like Roquefort and other types of moldy cheese
may help you live a little longer.
Researchers studying French men and women in their 70's and 80's
thought it was definitely the wine, but they came to the conclusion
that it wasn't the wine alone, but cheese, especially moldy cheese.

The French unlike Americans aren't afraid of a little mold,
and now, that may be a reason why they enjoy good health into old age.
The researchers say that as cheese becomes moldy it develops more
antioxidants and those antioxidants may help clear out some of the
inflammation taking up space on delicate arteries.
Another benefit of moldy cheese: It may keep skin looking younger,
think of Catherine Deneuve, the French star who still looks stunning
as she nears 70.

So, are you ready to add some moldy cheese to your diet?
Head to a reputable market or go online and look for
cheese like Roquefort and other types of moldy cheese.
Yes, it may smell a little, but think of the rewards...
less heart disease, a few extra yrs. of life and youthful and firmer skin.

And if you want to read the article for yourself, go to Newser.com
look at the header- and click on the link that says health, 

You should see the title: Stinky Cheese in the top right hand corner.

One more thing- continue to support this blog, and we'll continue to bring you the information that may help you live a little longer.
Thanks!
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is available at Amazon.com, give it to someone with an E-reader,
it'll make a splendid Christmas or Hanukkah gift.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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The French Rx For Better Sleep!

                        Sleep Better With Dairy! 

In Italy, Greece and Spain you hear about the wine, in some South American
countries the most talked about food is beans and in France- it's the cheese.
The French can have a few slices of cheese with a piece of bread and call it 
a meal. In the U.S. the cheese will most likely sit atop a big burger or
melted over fried potatoes. 
If you use cheese to adorn a burger or have a few slices while socializing,
you may want to continue this practice, especially if you suffer from
insomnia.

That's right- Cheese has been named as one of the best foods to eat if
you suffer from insomnia. And with the recent research being released
about the dangers of sleeping pills, you may want to stock up on cheese.
The recent dangers: Some sleeping aids are causing hallucinations and even
suicidal thoughts.
But the cheese, with it's high levels of calcium only helps you produce melatonin,
(the sleep hormone) that results in deeper sleep.
And another benefit of cheese:
It'll help you dream more, remember those dreams and some say eating more 

cheese can even help you develop psychic powers.

So, are you convinced? Ready to try the cheese cure?
Well, make sure to follow some rules-
*eat a top quality cheese, no processed types of cheese.
* If weight is a problem- try low calorie versions.
*avoid the add-ons like burgers, fries and buns, eat cheese alone.
* unable to eat cheese? have a glass of tart cherry juice, instead.  Cherries are also another food
 which help you produce melatonin.

And if you need more tips on ways to get more restful sleep, without sleep aids, look for the E-document-
"The 99 Best Natural Remedies To Beat Insomnia" available at Amazon.com/the kindle store. Price- less than a double cheeseburger.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Healing Rxs From The Navajos!

                          Get Healthier Thanks To The Navajos! 

The Navajos, the largest native American tribe, truly understand the meaning of
Holistic medicine. When people tried to strip them of their identity, culture, 
land, values and way of life, the Navajos were able to hold on to some things.
And one of those things was natural methods of healing, and like the people of
India, Japan, and China, the native Americans use of alternative methods to heal-
may go back thousands of yrs.
So, if you find yourself suffering from blue moods, or anxiety, look below 
and use a natural method from the "first settlers."
a) Become More Focused-
Feel like you can't sit still for a 2 hr. movie? How about trying to
focus on receipts and paperwork for tax time? Well, use the Navajo secret of Sage.
Yes, sage means wise, but we're talking about the herb sage. Not to eat, 
but to burn it. It's considered a sacred plant by the Navajos and taking in
the scent is said to increase concentration and focus.
And something even better- kids who take in the aroma of sage,
get better test scores. Find dried sage at Amazon.com or Whole Foods.
Also called a "Smudge stick."
b) Less Anxiety-
Anxiety is the number one money maker for "Big Pharma" keeping you
on different anti-anxiety meds keeps the money rolling in. 
But not for the Navajos, they save their money and do something called
"Sand Painting!"
Instead of using paint or ink, the Navajos make beautiful art with sand.
And the time and concentration it takes to make a sand painting-means your 

minds isn't focusing on things that's distract and cause anxiety.
In fact, doing anything artistic has been used as a way to deal with
anxiety, blue moods and even post traumatic stress for decades now.
To learn more about sand painting go to Google.com and type in
how to do sand painting or just take an art class if anxiety starts to get out of hand.
And for more info on how to lessen anxiety levels go to Amazon.com/the kindle store.
Look for the E-document- Natural Alternatives To Xanax!
Download it to your E-reader, or give it to someone as a Christmas gift.
c) Detoxify Your System-
Need to detox the foods and drinks you've had this Holiday season? Well, use the Navajo treatment of Juniper. Juniper berries are a natural diuretic that flush trapped fluids from your system. Look for juniper berry tea at your local health-food store.
And talk to your Dr. about it beforehand, it is an herb.
d) Blue Moods and Getting Happier!
Like anxiety, blue moods are a recurrent theme in a lot of peoples' 
lives. But resist the drugs they (Big Pharma) may want to push on you
and use the Navajo method of overcoming blue moods and boosting moods,
What is it?
Dancing and Drumming!
These two things are very big in "Navajo nation" and for good reason- 
they help you refocus your negative thoughts onto something else, they
lift spirits, increase optimism and even lower blood pressure.
And thanks to the internet, you too can learn to drum or dance like
a Navajo. Go to Meetup.com to learn more about drumming and check 
your local library or YMCA or YWCA for Navajo dancing and drumming
lessons.

That's it- and if you enjoy learning about natural ways to boost health, 

why not order an E-document that'll teach you how the people of
Tuscany, France, Sardinia, Ikaria Greece, Spain, the Himalayans, Okinawa Japan,
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See title at right.

And one more thing- please remember to tell friends and family about his blog. 
The more support we get, the better we'll serve you in terms of alternative and natural methods of healing.
Thanks!

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Asia's Rx For Building A Better Brain!

                     Exercise For A Better Brain! 

   In the U.S. the preferred exercise is jogging and/or weightlifting, and in China and some parts of Japan, it's Tai Chi. 

Tai Chi is a gentle breathing and slow moving from of exercise. The benefits of Tai Chi are endless, benefits like...
Easing Arthritis symptoms.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Boosts the Effects of A Flu Shot
Better Breathing
and the last benefit:
A better and bigger brain.
That's right- a neuroscientist says practicing Tai Chi 3 times a week,
boosts the size of your brain and a bigger brain especially as you age,
help prevent of the most feared diseases of old age- Alzheimer's.

So, if you're concerned about losing brain size and contracting dementia,
then you must start Tai Chi or gentle yoga today.
Need instructions? Go to Youtube.com and type in
Tai Chi for beginners or Yoga for beginners.

And don't forget about our E-document avaialble at
Amazon.com/the kindle store. The E-doc--The Asian, French,
Greek and Italian Rxs For "Super" Longevity.
Learn how the people of Patagonia, Okinawa, the Himalayans,
Sardinia, Tuscany and Ikaria stay hearty and hale well intot their
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Good Luck!
JGib~~
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World Wide Rx To Lower Cancer Risks!

                        Lower Cancer Rates With The Great Outdoors! 

Ladies and gentlemen, would you like to reduce your rates of getting
about 15 types of cancer, including breast cancer and melanoma.
Well, you can, but you might have to move to Fiji or Arizona or
Puerto Rico, or Mexico, or the Bahamas, or Jamaica, or the Virgin Islands,
or Florida or Hawaii or California or the Dominican Republic.

And if you live in Ireland or Australia or England or Denmark or Norway
or Seattle, you may want to move to one of the countries or states listed above.
What is it and why would it require a move?

We're talking about the Sun and the places like Puerto Rico, Arizona
or the Bahamas have about 300 days of Sun.
And thanks to over 800 studies, exposing your skin to sunlight for
15 to 20 mins. (a little more dark complected people) without sunscreen,
and your skin makes enough vitamin D to destroy both cancerous and
precancerous cells.
And we know that a move isn't possible for most of you out there,
so make sure to get vitamin D from supplements or vitamin D-rich
foods.

That's it- And the next time you read or hear about the
"dangers of the Sun" remember this post and say- "I'm reducing 
my cancer rates!"

Thanks- and be sure to mention us on your Facebook page, twitter
accounts and on Pininterest. and take a look at our main blog
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We're volunteers and the small donations help us track down and post our
findings to you...the readers.
Thanks again, the team at Natural Rxs From Around The World! 

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Spain's Rx To Lower Blood Pressure!

                     Lower Blood Pressure Naturally! 

Italy is the country that comes to mind when we think of olive oil,
but in some parts of Spain, olive oil is consumed like fine wine and
that's a good thing.
A good thing? Yes, just 3 tbs. of olive oil a day reduces your need for
blood pressure meds in half. The compounds in olive oil called polyphenols ,
help heal artery walls so they're more flexible and less prone to stiffening
and narrowing.
So, if you're using butter, margarine or vegetable oil, perhaps it's 
time to make the switch. The switch to olive oil.
And one more tip: make sure it's cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Middle Eastern Food Rx To Beat Pain!

                     Eat This Middle Eastern Treat! 

Do you suffer from headaches and mild aches and pain?
If so, you may want to eat your way to relief.
That's right, and the food that'll help you become headache and
pain-free is Hummus. |

Hummus, the thick spread or paste made from ground chickpeas, 
olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. It's a staple for the people of the
Middle East, and is quickly gaining in popularity in a number of other
countries like Greece and the U.S.
And how will chickpeas relieve pain?
They're loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds. 

So, if you have a headache or you feel a twinge of pain in
your knees or back, perhaps some hummus will be the cure that
you need. 

And one more tip: Some people like to add salt, but if headaches are getting the 
best of you, then it might be wise to avoid salt, which can make a headache worse.
Try a number of other herbs and spices to add more flavor.

That's it- Your Middle Eastern Cure to Relieve Pain!

Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW!

And if you or a loved one is suffering from Insomnia,
and want to avoid the expense and perhaps the side effects of
Ambien, Lunesta, Halcion and Sonata, then you may want to try
something available from nature.
To read about natural cures like the best fruits, scents, exercises,
or beverages to end your Insomnia-head to Amazon.com/the kindle
store and type...The 99 Best Natural Remedies To Beat Insomnia!
Download it to your E-reader!
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