FOUL FACTS! YUCK

FOUL FACTS! YUCK

1. If you try to stop yourself throwing up by closing your mouth, the vomit comes out your nose instead.

2. Horses and rats can't vomit.

3. Each foot releases nearly a cupful of sweat every day. If only you could bottle it.

4. Americans call “bogeys” “boogers”

5. The loudest burp recorded (so far) was 107.1 decibels - that’s louder than the sound of a drill breaking up concrete!

6. When you sneeze, the air coming out of your nose and mouth travels at 100 miles per hour-even faster than cars on a motorway.

7. Did you know that you produce more than a litre of saliva every day?

8. Your nose also makes about a litre of slimy glop each day - called mucus.   And most of it, you swallow. Eeew!

9. On a normal day, you produce about half a litre of sweat. But if it’s hot and you do lots of exercise, you could produce up to seven litres. That’s three and a half big bottles of fizzywizz!

10. The sweatiest part of your body isn’t your armpits or your feet - it’s the palms of your hands.

11. What’s in a bogey ? Dried mucus mixed with dust and dirt-with a few bugs to add extra flavour!

12. Can you believe it? You’ll spend three years of your life on the toilet.

13. You produce about 45,000 litres of urine in a lifetime-enough to fill 450 baths.

14. Romans used to brush their teeth with urine.

15. Ever tried beetroot? If you eat too much of it, your wee will turn pink!

16. When an astronaut spacewalks on the moon, he wears something called a Maximum Absorption Garment. Sounds grand but it’s really a man-sized nappy.

17. Long ago in the Fourteenth Century, it wasn’t cool to wash, so people sprayed on lots of perfume to cover their stinky smell instead.

18. When you die, your skin shrinks and this makes your nails and hair look as though they’re still growing. scary!

19. Ancient Egyptians used to cut open a dead body, remove the insides and place them  in a jar next to the coffin. Then they made a mummy by bandaging the body up in  strips of linen.

20. Whenever you talk or chew, little clumps of earwax fall out of your ears. Luckily, they are too small to see.

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Best Friends

Best Friends

Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can get along! Even if they never become the best of friends, they can usually learn to tolerate each other living in the same household. It is important to remember, however, that dogs have the potential to seriously injure, or even kill, a cat.

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MoRaIne LaKe -20 dollar view

MoRaIne LaKe -20 dollar view

Moraine Lake is a glacially-fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet (1,885 m). The lake has a surface area of .5 square kilometres (0.19 sq mi). The lake, being glacially fed, does not reach its crest until mid to late June. When it is full, it reflects a distinct shade of blue. The colour is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake on a continual basis.

With its indigo blue waters surrounded by the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is another one of Canada’s most iconic lakes. Located in the Lake Louise region at the end of a scenic road that steadily climbs to the Valley of the Ten Peaks, the lakeside view of Moraine Lake once graced the back of Canada’s twenty dollar bill. The hikes in this region vary in length and difficulty and are most popularly experienced in the autumn when the larches turn to a vibrant, golden colour. Due to wildlife activity at certain times of year, hikers may be required to trek in a group of four or more.

The hike around the Moraine Lake Shoreline is the easiest way to appreciate the beauty of this famous alpine lake. A flat, easy trail weaves its way through shoreline trees and offers extraordinary views of the Ten Peaks - a series of encircling summits all over 10,000 feet – that loom dramatically above. The lake was formed by a rockfall, not a moraine. The mountains once appeared on the back of Canada’s $20 bill.

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TERMITE FACTS

TERMITE FACTS

1. Termites have been found across 70 percent of the world and have survived environmental changes for more than 250 million years, adjusting to most any climate.

2. Termites are found in every state in the United States except Alaska.

3. Termites feed on cellulose, which can be found in high moisture wood.

4. Americans spend more than $5 billion every year treating for termites and repairing the damage they cause.

5. Termite damage can go undetected for years.

6. Termite damage is not covered by most homeowners’ insurance policies.

7. Some termite species need only a space one-sixteenth of an inch wide - the thickness of a piece of paper -to enter a home.

8. Signs of a termite infestation include wood damage, such as small holes in wood; crumbling drywall; sagging doors; swarms of termites (usually occurring in spring); and piles of discarded wings.

9. There are five major types of termites throughout the United States: Eastern Subterranean termites, Western Subterranean termites, Desert Subterranean termites, Formosan Subterranean termites and Drywood termites.

10.Termites are secretive, so finding them is not always easy. They often live in out-of-the-way places where they silently eat wood from the inside out. By the time you have discovered you have termites, some damage has usually been done.

11.There are over 2,600 species worldwide.  Only about 5% are significant pests to structures.

12.Dampwood termites typically infest damp and decaying timber. They live in moist wood and do not require soil contact.  Dampwood termites produce fecal pellets that are an indication of infestation.

13.Termites are mobile all throughout their life, and no permanent central nest area exists. Therefore all termite castes can be found in any of the different sites occupied by a colony. Their activity is determined by food, moisture, and temperature. Movement is usually driven by one of these necessities. Termites feed on anything made of or containing cellulose, but can tunnel into non-cellulose containing material to get to their destination.  This behavior can be destructive to human activity.

14.Termites cause more damage than tornadoes, hail storms, wind storms, and hurricanes  combined.

15. Termites have been around for more than 240 million years. They adapt to ever changing environments. Termites are natures way to break down wood and return it to the soil.

16. Termites can not determine the difference between the wood in the forest where your home was built and the wood members of your home.

17. Termites can infest almost every part of your home.

18. Termites can enter your home through a crack or opening as thin as a piece of paper.

19.  Termites never stop working and eating. They work 24 hours a day.

20.  Termite colonies can average more than a million termites.

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TOP 10 ANTI-AGING DON’TS

TOP 10 ANTI-AGING DON’TS

  1. Don’t rely on food alone for all your nutritional needs.
  2. Don’t let free radicals run wild in your body.
  3. Don’t think that medical prescription drugs are your only answer.
  4. Don’t neglect powerful phytonutrients.
  5. Don’t eat white bread or junk food.
  6. Don’t eat the same food everyday.
  7. Don’t lead a sedentary lifestyle.
  8. Don’t be negative in your attitude towards life.
  9. Don’t procrastinate in seeing a doctor.
  10. Don’t let life pass you by.

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World's Biggest Cactus

World's Biggest Cactus

What is the biggest cactus in the world? It’s the Saguaro cactus.  The Saguaro grows to an amazing fifty feet tall!  The weight of the Saguaro can weigh up to an awesome ten tons!  Guess what? The Saguaro cactus grows beautiful flowers in the spring.  The Saguaro grows arms when it is about sixty to seventy-five years old.  The saguaro can live up to at least one hundred fifty years old.  WOW!  The Saguaro lives in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. 

The Saguaro cactus is also a home for animals.  The Gila woodpecker drills a hole in the Saguaro to build a nest.  The Elf owl moves into the nest the Gila woodpecker made when it moves out.  Other animals eat the fruit when it falls off.  When the Saguaro dies bugs eat the dead Saguaro. The O’odham Indians use the Saguaro cactus too. People use the Saguaro by catching the fruit when it falls.  The O’odham’s make candies and juices. They also make syrups, jams, and wines.  People make a lot of foods with the fruit. The Saguaro is the king of the desert. Maybe you can go and see one some day too. 

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10 Golden Rules to Stay Young Forever

10 Golden Rules to Stay Young Forever

Weight management is on everyone's mind. Every time you turn on the television, you are bombarded with stories about the growing obesity rate. You have seen the commercials and you may own one or more of the widely marketed ab roll thinners, butt tuckers, tummy suckers and electronic fat removers. You may have also tried an Assortment of firming cream and burning pills. People are on a relentless search for the answers to weight loss, physical fitness and to look younger and beautiful. Often people go to any extent to look younger on the outside. They buy the best clothes and cosmetics that money can buy but looking young is not only about what you wear and how you apply make-up.  What you put inside your body by maintaining a high quality natural food diet, has the best effect on how we look and feel. There are some basic facts which can be helpful in achieving your goals faster than you have ever thought.
Here is the list of some of the things that can help you own an enviable toned body and stay in top shape for years to come.

1) Eat “Fit Foods”- your choice in a high quality natural diet plays a significant role in the way to look and feel.  A diet containing balanced amount of complex  carbohydrates, protein and fats  is the key.  Complex carbohydrates intake through brown rice, whole wheat pasta, salads, potatoes, unprocessed cereals etc. have proved to be very effective in losing weight because complex carbohydrates not only control hunger but also provide energy as our body  burns them more efficiently as compared to unprocessed food.

Similarly,  fiber (contained in fruits, vegetables and whole grains) helps get rid of unwanted and toxic substances present in your intestine and colon, accelerates weight loss and keeps the skin glowing. High quality, easily digestible protein can be derived by consuming chicken, turkey, egg whites, fish, low-fat dairy and certain lean cuts of red meat. Protein present in these food sources is easy to digest and helps increase the muscle tissue rather than fat tissues.

2) Eat at least three meals per day - Our body needs to have 3 balanced meals per day which includes a heavy breakfast in the morning containing fruits, cereals, grain bread, eggs,  along with a healthy drink. Research has shown that people who skip breakfast,  find it harder to lose weight. Your body needs energy to get you through the day and that energy is supplied only through a proper breakfast, so if you are not a “breakfast person” start by eating  at least a piece of fruit on your way to work.

3) Drink plenty of water- Water plays a key role in the prevention of diseases, reduction of weight, toxins and chances of cancer; absorption and digestion of food, regulation of body temperature, removal of waste and toxins from the body and maintaining glow of the skin. Water helps the body to metabolize stored fat and acts as appetite suppressant, and thus, leads to weight loss. Whenever you feel hungry, drink a pint of water, it will curb your appetite.

4) Eliminate soft drinks, fruit juices and processed foods - Avoid carbonated beverages and fruit juices even if they are naturally sweetened.  Processed food, refined food and pre-packaged food are loaded with sugars and preservatives. You can replace soft drinks and juices with natural water, herbal tea and caffeine free coffee.

5) Fast once a week- I strongly recommend fasting for everyone. It is something which everyone needs to do and please bear in mind that this has nothing to do with religious beliefs. If you abstain from meals, you are giving your body a chance to rest. In USA, we incessantly eat endless calories with every meal. The body never gets a chance to get rest, repair and restore itself. Our digestive system works round the clock even when we are sleeping. When we eat, it takes that meal three to four hours to travel through the stomach, another five hours for the food to be processed in the small intestine and an additional 12 to 36 hours for the food to go through the large intestine. If you fast one day in a week, you are giving your body a chance to rid itself of abnormal  cells, toxins, heavy metals and chemicals that you have ingested.

6) Don't eat 2 hours before you go for sleep: People generally make the mistake of not eating much during the day and then eating a big dinner before they go to bed. It becomes difficult for the body to burn the extra calories while you are sleeping because your energy levels plummet while sleeping. Therefore, try to eat earlier in the day and keep dinners as simple and light as possible.

7) Exercise to stay fit and young- We all have excuses and explanations for not exercising, like, lack of time, odd working hours, home, kids etc. Good eating and drinking habits and exercise keep you fit for your entire life. Exercise and workout will not only keep you healthy, increase longevity but will also give you mental peace because “A healthy body has a healthy mind”. Any anaerobic exercise like stationary cycling, walking, jogging, swimming, yoga etc. four times a week yields good results. If possible, go for a brisk walk of 10 to 15 minute at lunch or in the evening to boost your metabolism even more. Don't forget to tone your muscles with weight training three days per week.

8) Mediation and deep breathing- Meditation helps develop a stronger body and mind connection. This connection is vital for feeling younger and healthier. Breathing is one of the important and the oldest weapon to fight toxicity in the body. Breathing is an effective way to remove toxins as well as to cleanse and purify the body. When we exhale, we take out carbon dioxide and the toxins which are deadly poisonous for the body. The body has a great tendency and capacity for oxygen. If our body lacks oxygen, we feel tired and have headaches. A few deep breaths not only relieves us from the anxiety and ease digestion but also helps with waking up and going to sleep.

9) Stop smoking and drinking alcohol- Smoking and alcohol consumption have negative effects on your body. Alcohol depresses your metabolism and stimulates your appetite and thus affects your eating habits.

10) Live with a positive attitude- The way to a healthy life begins with a healthy mind. How we think determines everything in our life. We should choose the habits that make us feel younger and live longer with a healthy body and mind. 

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