The Health Benefits of Red Wine

Can wine really improve our health and increase longevity? Scientists are beginning to say "Yes!" Supposing that the theory is true -- which wines give us the most bang for the buck?
Researchers have found that red wines rich in flavonoids are best for our health. Flavonoids are best known for their antioxidant qualities and help the body resist such maladies as allergens, viruses and carcinogens.
Red wines also contain anxioxidants, which help the body resist cancer and cardiovascular disease. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Pinot Noir contain the highest concentrations of antioxidants and flavonoids.
Other red wines such as Merlots and red zinfandels contain fewer flavonoids, but more than most white wines. So, the best bet for drinking wine for our health is to stick to the dryer red wines.  Just because wine contains components that are central to good health doesn't give us a free rein to get plastered every night. Don't overdo it -- but adding a glass of wine to your daily diet can definitely make a difference to our health.
Paracelsus, the noted 16^th-century Swiss physician wrote, "Wine is a food, a medicine and a poison - it's just a question of dose." As with almost any food or drink, wine consumed in large doses can be a detriment to our health.
Most health officials agree that one or two four-ounce glasses of wine per day can be beneficial to men, while women should limit their consumption to one four ounce serving per day.
Cardiovascular expert, Professor Roger Corder, has spent years studying the evidence of health benefits from red wine. In his new book, "The Wine Diet," he says he is convinced that most of us should include red wine in our every day lifestyle.
Corder discovered what he eventually labeled the "French Paradox." Specifically, he wondered why the French have a lower rate of heart disease despite the fact that their diet was extremely rich in fats. He concentrated his research on the southwest portion of France, where life expectancy seemed to be highest.
Professor Corder discovered that the region produces very tannic local wines, which contain the highest procyanidin (antioxidant) content of any wines, worldwide. This led him to further research on the amazing medical benefits of red wine.
While wine may not be man's ultimate elixir or fountain of youth, it certainly behooves us to consider adding a glass of wine or two to our daily diet - and raise a "toast" to our continued good health.          

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Facelift Results without Surgery? New Skincare System Makes It Possible

Movie stars get it done. Fashion models get it done. Television personalities get it done.
Many famous people turn to facelifts in order to appear younger. While it's true that these options can tighten loose skin and reduce fine wrinkles, there are many detrimental side effects and risks associated with getting a facelift.

• Pain - Lasting 2 weeks to 6 months
• Numbness - For 6-8 months, and up to 18 month around stitch lines
• Swelling - You may be unrecognizable for weeks
• Bruising - Up to 8 weeks of looking battered
• Surgery Risks - Including infection, adverse reaction to the anesthesia, failure to properly heal, or a doctor who goes "too far" once you're on the table.

Facelifts can also be expensive. Between the operating room rental, anesthesia, the physician's fee and other associated costs, people can pay between eight and fifteen thousand dollars. This isn't for a high-end celebrity plastic surgeon,  simply a reputable practice—and while you may find cheaper rates at some medical practices, you really shouldn't go to a discount doctor when having work done on your face.
Needless to say, for most people, that's a lot of money to spend on an elective procedure. But what's surprising is that even some famous A-listers are skipping facelifts, turning instead to the rare charentais cantaloupe, found in a remote region in the south of France, to help preserve their perfect skin.
Here’s the second surprise: The ingredient is not only affordable, it’s part of a great skincare system that’s available to women everywhere.
The Youth Molecule
The secret is actually a powerful super-antioxidant called superoxide dismutase or SOD. SOD has been referred to as a "youth molecule" for its miraculous age-defying properties, and is believed to be one of the most powerful antioxidants known to science.

The use of SOD as an anti-aging agent was pioneered by one of Europe’s premier skin doctors, Jean Louis Sebaugh. Dr. Sebaugh noticed that melons containing SOD decayed at a much slower rate than melons that lacked the nutrient (see image).
With this in mind, Dr. Sebaugh tested SOD as part of a skin care regimen and was amazed by its ability to restore the appearance of youth and vitality. From those results he created a first-of-its-kind skincare regime using this rare melon extract and called it Meaningful Beauty®.
Already popular among in-the-know stars and models, Meaningful Beauty's new Advanced Anti-Aging System helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, adds radiance to your complexion, preserves skin’s youthful vibrancy, and protects it from environmental damage. It’s naturally enriched with SOD, as well as other powerful ingredients such as coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, and restorative minerals.
But perhaps the best thing about Meaningful Beauty New Advanced Anti Aging System is the price. The entire 5 step system consisting of 8 separate products for just $39.95 (plus shipping and handling). There's also a 60-day money-back guarantee, so if you’re not completely satisfied, send back the bottles (even if they’re empty) and receive a full refund (minus s&h).
Thousands of women, including some well known celebrities, are now relying on the Meaningful Beauty system to deliver younger looking skin without going under the knife. And, at this price, you don’t have to be a supermodel to afford it.

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Ken’s Quick Fried Rice

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Directions

1. In a wok or large heavy skillet, heat the oil. Quickly stir-fry the onion and garlic.
2. Add the chicken and cook for a few minutes until just done. Push chicken to sides of wok. Scramble the eggs in the wok; push to sides.
3. Add shrimp, mushrooms, bean sprouts, broccoli, parsley and rice; mix in chicken and eggs and stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes; do not burn. Add the soy sauce, basil and pepper; stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 boneless chicken breast, sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup (250 mL) large shrimp
• 1 cup (250 mL) mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked rice
• 1/2 cup (50 mL) soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
• 2 green onions, finely chopped

Nutritional Facts

Tips: You can easily replace the shrimp or chicken with other types of meat, such as pork or beef; or leave out altogether and just add more vegetables.Kenny Kick: Throw in 1 cup snow peas, or any other vegetables you have on hand. Replace garlic with 1/2 tsp chopped fresh ginger. For a low-fat version, remove the skin and fat from the chicken. Instead of oil, use vegetable stoc

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Beauty bites: OPI

Beauty bites: OPI

A look behind the nail polish label of OPI

By Diane Peters

If you like manicures, you probably know OPI shades and their witty names 
(I’m Not Really a Waitress; You Don’t Know Jacques! and I’m Fondue of You). They’re largely the invention of executive vice-president and artistic director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. As a girl growing up in Hungary and then New York City, Weiss-Fischmann frequently rearranged her bedroom furniture and knick-knacks, giving the room a whole new look. Today, at 55, she’s still got that energy for change that drives OPI Products. It’s no small feat: The company, which was purchased in 2010 by Coty Inc. for a reported US$1 billion, has 600 employees, sells 55 million bottles of polish a year and maintains 200 shades.
It all began in 1981, when Weiss-Fischmann’s brother-in-law started Hollywood-based dental supply company Odontorium Products Inc. She joined a year later and artificial nails made from denture materials soon took over the business. In 1989, OPI launched its first salon polish collection—with fun names, instead of using numbers as everyone else was.
Weiss-Fischmann finds inspiration for OPI’s twice-a-year seasonal collections from work-related travel and fashion trend reports. The married mother of two often sports a different shade on each finger during testing. Then, it’s a day spent brainstorming names for the shades in collections like this spring’s Holland. The result of the debates and the giggling? Shades like I Don’t Give a Rotterdam! and A Roll in the Hague.
OPI is always announcing something new, whether it’s drugstore line Nicole’s celebrity collections or innovative formulas like Texture Coat, a topcoat that shatters. In salons, 2011’s GelColor, a long-lasting polish, goes on and comes off quicker than OPI’s 2008 Axxium. But the biggest news—Coty’s purchase of OPI—has meant little change for the nail maven. 
“I discuss things on the phone with them, I keep them posted. They’re great people and mostly they say: ‘Keep it up.’

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Boost Your Testosterone for Increased Performance

One of the unfortunate realities of life is that as we get older we lose energy and muscle mass, and our endurance and libido suffer. As a result, men have searched long and hard for a magic elixir that could result in everlasting youth.
Until just a few years ago, most scientists considered anti-aging treatments to be little more than snake oil—but today, that's all changed.
There is little doubt that when our body stops manufacturing certain substances, it begins to accelerate all aspects of the aging process. However, if the body were to begin creating these substances again, it could theoretically restore youth.
And the most important of these substances? Testosterone.
As we age the body produces less and less of this key hormone. Indeed, natural production of testosterone peaks in a man's late 20s, and the results become more and more obvious; increased apathy, lowered sex-drive and performance, less energy, and less spunk.
The trick is how to safely get the body to start producing more testosterone. One of the most exciting approaches has been developed by a group of researchers working at a leading Cambridge, Massachusetts health supplement company.
They have developed a safe and effective supplement which actually triggers the body to raise free testosterone levels naturally. It’s called Nugenix, and it’s now being made available to the public. Nugenix relies on well-researched natural testosterone boosting ingredients such as Testofen® that can significantly pump up a person’s free testosterone levels.
In fact, the company states that results of Nugenix include enhanced sex drive as well as enhanced physical performance and stamina.
So what kind of a difference can a testosterone boosting supplement like this make? According to users of the product and studies held in both Irvine, California and Queensland, Australia– it’s nothing short of spectacular. From increased muscle definition and endurance, to increased performance in the gym and desire in the bedroom – users have been reporting virtual transformations as a result of safely boosting their free testosterone with Nugenix.
Nugenix is manufactured under the strictest quality standards and is available at GNC stores across the nation.
Best of all, right now, the company that manufacturers Nugenix is giving away samples of the product to qualifying customers who request them online.

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How to Improve Your Golf Game in Minutes

No matter how long you've played golf, you're probably well-aware that it's a sport in which you can try, try, try and fail to improve. You spend thousands of dollars on lessons, watch numerous videos, and read as many articles as you can, but your game is inconsistent and frustrating.
The million dollar question remains: Golf is hard, but should it be that hard?
According to A.J. Bonar, master teaching pro for players on the PGA and LPGA tours, the answer is a resounding "NO." Our greatest problem is that we tend to complicate the golf swing.
In his 3-Part DVD series The Truth About Golf, Bonar dispels each and every golf swing myth that has been making the game so difficult for men, women, and children to learn. Here are three of the most important:
Myth #1 - Every Golf Swing Should Be the Same
Every golfer has his own body shape and unique body movement. Watch the PGA tour and carefully analyze each pro, and you'll notice that no two are exactly the same. There is no perfect swing, but there is one thing that all great golfers have in common: TIMING.
Myth #2 - There Is No Timing, There's Just Mechanics
One of the biggest myths of all is that mechanics trumps timing. Bonar asserts your success is truly connected to the anticipated moment of impact. By knowing exactly where the face of your club is in your hands at any given time, it is possible for you to have control over the ball.
Myth #3 - Gadgets and Gimmicks Will Tremendously Improve Your Game
To win at the game of golf, it is vital you get back to basics. No matter how much you spend on pricey gadgets and gizmos, unless you understand the importance of the "impact zone," you will have a hard time getting rid of your slice, hitting longer and straighter drives, lowering your handicap, and having more fun on your favorite courses.
It's these sort of smart, incisive insights and tips that have made Bonar's series The Truth About Golf so tremendously popular on The Golf Channel. And now you can take your game to the next level, while simplifying your understanding of the golf swing, by owning The Truth About Golf series on DVD.

In a matter of moments, you will learn how to better use every club in your bag and be able to hit the course with confidence.  Bonar's instruction will save you a tremendous amount of money on golf lessons (which often times don't lead you to a greater understanding of how to hit each club) and precious time.
This isn't just speculation. Golf Labs, the developer of testing standards for club, shaft and ball testing, put Bonar's method to the test. The organization analyzed 17 participants who watched his DVDs and found that all of the golfers actually increased their distance and improved their accuracy.  Fans of Bonar's strategy even say they reduced their handicap by 30 percent, and hit drives 30 yards longer.
As a bonus, when you order the DVD series, you'll receive a free subscription to Golf Tips Magazine and a 2-ball sleeve of TaylorMade Burner golf balls.
"The key is simplicity," says Bonar. Get started on lowering your handicap by 30 percent (or more), adding at least 30 yards, and playing the kind of golf you've always dreamed of!

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