----- Original Message ----- From: Melanie To: mamas-corner Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 4:34 AM Subject: [mamas-corner] For Friday, September 19, 2008
In This Issue: Buffy's Books: Time Bomb by Jonathan Kellerman. In .mp3 format. Katherine by Helen Dickson. In .rtf format. Mel's Movies: Roman Holiday. Described. In .ogg format. Bandits. Not Described. In .mp3 format. Mama's Music: John Anderson. Anthology Steve's Daily Tip: Laundry Sorting Shortcut Diana's Delicious Dishes: Steak Fingers Quote For Today: ??? Did You Know? Members Section: Energy Drinks. Sent in by Tracy _________________________ Buffy's books: Time Bomb by Jonathan Kellerman This book is in .mp3 format. Fifth book in the Alex Delaware series Genre: Mystery After a sniper opens fire at an elementary school in an L. A. suburb, LAPD Detective Milo Sturgis calls in his friend, child psychologist Alex Delaware. None of the children is hurt, but the shooter, a young woman named Holly Burden, is killed by the bodyguard of one of two politicos visiting the school. While helping the kids overcome the trauma of the shooting, Delaware becomes involved with the edgy, dedicated principal, Linda Overstreet. He also agrees to Holly's father's request to do a "psychological autopsy" to clear his daughter's name. As racist-motivated vandalism at the school accelerates, Milo discovers that a black friend of Holly's was recently killed by police; then one of the politicians is gunned down. Alex's life is threatened as he traces events to a revival of the German American Bund and an unexpected political alliance with roots in an explosion of 20 years earlier, echoed in the fiery resolution here. http://www.sendspace.com/file/3anasy _________________________ Katherine by Helen Dickson This book is in .rtf format. Genre: Romance Katherine Blair knew that her love for Blake, Lord Russell, was thoroughly pointless, and yet he would not allow her to find another suitor! No, this protector had another delicious form of torture in mind. While Blake reluctantly let Katherine enjoy her season, he found fault with every man who made advances. No man was right for his Katherine, none would love this lovely woman as much for her gentle charm as for her wealth. No one except for Blake himself! But what would it take for Blake to abandon his responsibilities and follow his heavy heart? http://www.sendspace.com/file/v56ro8 _________________________ Mel's movies: Roman Holiday This movie is the audio only. It is described and is in .ogg format. Genre: Romantic Comedy Tagline: Romance in romantic Rome! Starring: Audrey Hepburn Gregory Peck Eddie Albert Director: William Wyler Year: 1953 Rating: Not Rated This film's bittersweet story is a charming romantic-comedy, a kind of Cinderella tale in reverse. A runaway princess rebels against her royal obligations and escapes the insulated confines of her royal prison to find a "Prince Charming" commoner, an American reporter covering the royal tour in Rome. The story was reportedly based on the real-life Italian adventures of British Princess Margaret. http://www.sendspace.com/file/qvkdtz _______________________ Bandits This movie is the audio only. It is not described and is in .mp3 format. Genre: Comedy Tagline: Two's Company, Three's A Crime. Starring: Bruce Willis Billy Bob Thornton Cate Blanchett Director: Barry Levinson Year: 2001 Rating: Not Rated Following a spur-of-the-moment escape from an Oregon prison, macho ladies man Joe Blake and sensitive, hypochondriac Terry Collins become the best-known thieves in the country. Deemed "The Sleepover Bandits," Joe and Terry add a twist to conventional bank robberies by taking the bank manager hostage the night before the heist and accompanying him/her to the bank first thing in the morning. With the help of Joe's cousin, Harvey J. Pollard, a simple, aspiring stuntman, "The Sleepover Bandits" rob their way down to southern California with hopes of making it to Mexico. Joe and Terry's partnership and friendship is tested, however, when they each fall in love with Kate Wheeler, an unhappy, unappreciated housewife who deems herself their hostage and ultimately finds herself attracted to both men. http://www.sendspace.com/file/2ojqul _________________________ Mama's Music: John Anderson. Anthology 2 Disc Set Genre: Country Track Listing: Disc 1 01 - Your Lyin' Blue Eyes 02 - I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal (But I'm Going To Be A Diamond Someday) 03 - I Love You A Thousand Ways 04 - Long Black Veil 05 - She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs 06 - 1959 07 - Would You Catch A Fallen Star 08 - Wild And Blue 09 - I Just Came Home To Count The Memories 10 - Chicken Truck 11 - Honky Tonk Crowd 12 - Down In Tennessee 13 - Let Somebody Else Drive 14 - Occasional Eagle 15 - Swingin' Disc 2 01 - Black Sheep 02 - Goin' Down Hill 03 - Wish I Could Have Been There 04 - Bend It Til It Breaks 05 - Tokyo Oklahoma 06 - Straight Tequila Night 07 - Let Go Of The Stone 08 - I've Got It Made 09 - A Small Farm In Kentucky 10 - Somebody Slap Me 11 - Mississippi Moon 12 - Money In The Bank 13 - When It Comes To You 14 - Peace In The Valley 15 - Seminole Wind http://www.sendspace.com/file/v87nbv _________________________ Steve's Daily Tip: Laundry Sorting Shortcut Put a bag of safety pins next to the laundry basket and ask your family members to pin their socks together when they take them off. The socks go in and come out of the wash in ready matched pairs. _________________________ Diana's Delicious Dishes: Steak Fingers 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 pound round steak 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Pound steak with mallet. Cut into 3 inch long strips. In bowl, whisk together egg, milk, salt and pepper until well blended. In skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Coat steak pieces in flour. Shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture and again in flour. Fry strips in hot oil for 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on plate lined with paper towels. _________________________ Quote For Today: Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it for yourself. In giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed possible. _________________________ Did You Know? ... that today is the Mary Tyler Moore Show Anniversary? The "Mary Tyler Moore Show" premiered in 1970 on CBS-TV. The program was a television breakthrough, with the first independent career woman as the central character. It has also been cited as "one of the most acclaimed television programs ever produced" in US television history. _________________________ Member's Section: Energy drinks Sent in by Tracy Should Energy Drinks Carry a Health Warning? James LaValle, R.Ph, ND, CCN The US has become a caffeine-dependent nation. As if the traditional coffee, tea, and soft drinks were not enough, we have added caffeine to mints, gum, and a variety of "energy drinks." These drinks happen to be enjoying tremendous sales not only in the US, but in other countries as well. So it caught my eye when Australian researchers recently reported that the energy drink, Red Bull, has the potential to increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. 1 The study conducted on college age adults found that Red Bull not only increased blood pressure, it increased the stickiness of blood cells, after consuming only one can of the drink. It is known that increasing the stickiness of blood cells means our blood will be more prone to forming clots, which can cause a heart attack or stroke. The authors of the study concluded that drinking Red Bull could be dangerous, especially for anyone who may already be predisposed to heart disease. After the study was published, a spokesperson for Red Bull stated that these effects are similar to the changes found with drinking a cup of coffee, and so the long-term risks of energy drinks could not be determined from these results alone. 2 It's true that each can of Red Bull contains about 80 mg of caffeine, the amount typically found in one cup of brewed coffee. Caffeine is a stimulant, and in moderation it has been shown to have some benefits. For instance, it slightly increases the body's rate of metabolism and enhances mental focus and clarity. However, in comparing coffee to energy drinks, are we really comparing apple to apples? Both drinks contain caffeine. Stimulants in general increase the production of the stress hormones, adrenaline, nor-adrenaline, and cortisol. (Remember, anything that increases the production of stress hormones in the long run has potential for harm, as they are known to interfere with sleep, increase waist to hip ratio, and increase one's risk of heart disease and stroke.) Nor-adrenaline causes blood vessels to constrict, and that increases blood pressure. One study found that in rats, caffeine and other stimulants increased the production of renin, a hormone made in the kidneys, which also increases blood pressure. 3 But the difference between coffee and energy drinks is that coffee is coming from a plant and contains other natural substances that may be moderating its effects. For instance, while some studies have found that coffee increases blood pressure in occasional drinkers, in habitual coffee drinkers, that effect seems to wear off. 4 Longer term studies would need to be conducted on energy drinks to see if this effect would the same. But what about the blood stickiness? So far there are no studies showing that coffee increases blood platelet stickiness. In fact, it has been found to have the opposite effect. Italian researchers have found that coffee makes blood platelets less sticky, and they have narrowed that effect down to the phenolic compounds contained in coffee. 5 Phenolic compounds are the natural antioxidants found in many plant foods, and coffee is very high in these antioxidants. So this may be part of the reason coffee is not as harmful. (But that does not mean you should drink more than a moderate amount.) Obviously, the combination of ingredients in Red Bull is somehow exerting an effect resulting in increased blood stickiness, and this is enough reason to avoid it, even if the blood pressure raising effects are only temporary. The manufacturers of Red Bull even warn consumers not to drink more than two cans a day. I think we would all do well to heed that advice. However, I must say the negative results of the Red Bull study surprised me. Red Bull does not contain excessive caffeine and even contains some B vitamins and taurine, which should help counteract any of the effects of the caffeine. So when asked if these drinks are OK, I have considered them to be like any other stimulant. Since they promote the increased production of stress hormones, they should be used with moderation and individual tolerance should be assessed and used as a guideline. For instance, some people don't clear the caffeine as well through their liver, and can't sleep at night with any caffeine at all. In the meantime, I think we all need to consider why these drinks have become so popular in the first place. People are stressed out, burned out, and are not getting enough sleep. The use of these energy drinks will not remedy that. In fact, another study found that in people who were sleep deprived, the energy drinks were not effective in counteracting feelings of sleepiness, and even slowed reaction times compared to a placebo. 6 This may explain why some people keep trying with more and more of these drinks. I see many people consuming ungodly amounts of caffeinated drinks, 3 pots of coffee or 20 Mountain Dews daily. Even worse, I have seen patients drinking anywhere from 5 to 15 Red Bulls or other energy drinks per day. Unfortunately, the attempt to get more energy in this way is very short-sighted and it can end up contributing to adrenal fatigue or exhaustion. And I must add that none of this discussion includes consideration of the long term effects of stimulants on our neurotransmitters. In general, we need to remember that too much constant stimulation over time will deplete vitamins and minerals and increase anxiety. It can also contribute to adrenal exhaustion, while increasing other health risks. So, what should you do if you need more energy? Consider using the adaptogenic herb, Rhodiola. It has been well-studied and found to increase energy by supporting adrenal function. An added benefit is that at the same time, it reduces the effects of stress on the body. Finally, if you desire a little caffeine, so far the safest and most beneficial way to get it, seems to be with tea. Tea contains caffeine, but is balanced by the naturally occurring and calming substance, theanine. In addition, tea is very high in health-promoting antioxidants. And that's no bull! References 1. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579188?sssdmh=dm1.378116&src=nldne 2. http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSSYD584612008081 3. Tofovic SP, J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1991 Mar;256(3):850-60 4. Science Daily . New Buzz On Coffee: It's Not The Caffeine That Raises Blood Pressure. American Heart Association, 2002, November 19. 5. Natella, F et al. British Journal of Nutrition. 28 Apr 2008. 6. Anderson C. and Horne J. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental. July 2006, 21 (5): 299. [Ed. Note: James LaValle, R.Ph, ND, CCN, is the founding Director of the LaValle Metabolic Institute, one of the largest integrative medicine practices in the country. He was named as one of the 50 most influential pharmacists in the US by American Druggist magazine. Dr. LaValle is the Executive Editor of THB's The Healing Prescription and the author of more than a dozen books including the bestseller, Cracking the Metabolic Code: 9 Keys to Optimal Health. ________________________ Where there is sadness, I hope I brought some laughter. Where there is grief, I hope I offered some comfort. Where there is hate, I hope some love was found here. Where there is doubt, I hoped I showed you words of faith. That's it for today. 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