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Happy mid-January!
<p>Winter weather and snow have reached the Midwest. Although we didn’t
have a white Christmas, snow and ice covers the ground and trees making beautiful
portraits in white. </p>
<p>It’s mid-January already. Time is flying by. The Chicago Bears won the
game and play again on Sunday, January
21. The Super Bowl is coming up in a
few weeks with the largest monies paid for half-time advertising. Better yet,
Prince is performing at half-time. More women are watching football, and I’m
surprised to be one of them. </p>
<p><strong>Women’s Football History</strong><br>
In 1896, ten girls played football in New York City as entertainment for a ball.
A talent agent in the mid 1960s started a women’s football league as a
publicity stunt. Now, a 2006 schedule of games played by the Women’s Professional
Football League is posted on the Website, http://www.womensprofootball.com/schedule.htm.
</p>
<p>If you are a woman, I’d like to know if you:<br>
a. Watch football because you’re interested.<br>
b. Watch football because your significant other is interested.<br>
c. Watch football because your friends have free beer/pop and/or food at football
watching parties. </p>
<p>Send an email to office @ linorstore.com including your snail mail address,
and the first 2 people to respond will get a small token of gratitude. </p>
<p><strong>Chocolate News</strong><br>
Chocolate: Indulgence or Health Food?<br>
Posted by Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. on Sat, Jan 20, 2007, 10:50 am PST <br>
If you're like me, your holiday indulgence is chocolate.
Well, this sometimes-forbidden
indulgence may now be on the "healthy" list along with your fruits
and vegetables. <br>
In fact the American Dietetic Association has recognized the benefits of moderate
amounts of chocolate in a heart-healthy diet. </p>
<p>Previously on this blog, I have discussed the benefits of flavonoids, which
decrease clot formation in the blood, and its role in preventing heart disease,
a major health concern in the United States. Cocoa and dark chocolate contain
the same flavonoids found in red wine, apples, onions, and grapes. <br>
We don't yet know the exact amount of chocolate in the diet that will provide
these health benefits. We do know, however, that
dark chocolate is best, and
that the benefits are less with milk chocolate consumption.</p>
<p>In addition to its health benefits, remember that chocolate still has calories
and saturated fat. And despite chocolate's reported health benefits, it should
not be consumed in place of fruits and vegetables. <br>
As researchers continue to explore the ways dark chocolate benefits heart health,
you may feel a little better about your chocolate indulgences. </p>
<p>Source: http://health.yahoo.com/experts/</p>
<p align="center">< < < Now, a word from our sponsor, LinorStore.com
> > ></p>
<p>Speaking
of chocolate, LinorStore.com is geared up for Valentine’s Day.
What is it about chocolate that makes it the perfect Valentine’s Day gift?
“Sweets for your sweetheart,” is my motto. Or give a combination
of handmade chocolates and jewelry. </p>
<p><strong>New Size:</strong> I am pleased to introduce a ¼ pound box of
chocolate (4 pieces) <br>
for $ 5 + UPS shipping costs. If you are in the Chicagoland area, you might
qualify for free shipping. Email orders@linorstore.com or call 312.659.9705
to order.</p>
<p><strong>Career Corner</strong><br>
Many frustrated workers have
a Near Year’s resolution to find a new job,
according to The Week, January 19, 2007. Workplace exert Cynthia McCauley says
to add new responsibilities and bloom where you are for “some really valuable
experience.” </p>
<p>In Careerjournal.com, Jaclyn Basal suggests “getting a board of advisors,
consisting of one co-worker who knows the ins and outs of your company, another
industry person who understands the business and a third person who understands
what you want from life.” </p>
<p>Ask this team for career advice and introductions to new contacts. Cheerleaders
are also helpful. “When you get an atta girl, ask that person to tell
your
boss,” says career coach David Litton. “It’s very effective
to have other people deliver the message that you’re of value.”</p>
<p><strong>Health News</strong><br>
<strong>Aging Gracefully- ALESS</strong> </p>
<p>Dr. Tedd Mitchell started a new series of articles in U.S.A. Weekend, January
5-7, 2007.<br>
titled “Holding Back the Years”. In it he suggests “ways to
improve your health and extend your life.”</p>
<p>It's February and my packed bag of gym clothes to walk in is still in the trunk,
unopened. <br>
Everyday, I get a little older. I'm in my fabulous ___
(you fill in the blank)
and my body is changing shape and emits sounds that surprise me. I can't wait
for Fridays because I get to stay up a few hours later, wake up a few hours
later and take a luxurious nap on Saturdays. Napping has become a weekend habit
for me and let's just say that, if I don't get at least 30 minutes, I get cranky.
</p>
<p>I read an article in last week's newspaper that mentioned getting healthier
and feeling more youthful by this time next year. Those resolutions I don't
write down anymore are now written by someone else for me - this time a doctor.
He recommends doing various physical <strong>(A) activities: aerobics</strong>,
strength training and stretching for the heart,
muscles, bones and flexibility.
</p>
<p>Dr. Mitchell states that "we can make up our minds to change bad habits
... to improve and extend our lives". </p>
<p><strong>Laugh</strong> more: The term "laughter is the best medicine"
holds some truth. 150 people with heart disease and 150 healthy people were
studied. Those who laughed more were less likely to have heart disease because
of increased blood flow. </p>
<p>I'm learning to laugh when my knees crack when I stoop down to pick something
up. And, while life is so stressful, I do take a moment to laugh each day looking
at a humorous cartoon or a picture of a cat doing or wearing something silly.
</p>
<p>Next, <strong>eating right</strong> - smaller, more frequent meals including
fruits and veggies at each meal. Unfortunately, those are not on my top food
list. Chocolate is, so maybe that's where I am stepping off the path. Does chocolate-covered
fruit counts?</p>
<p><strong>Stop smoking</strong>: This is a tough one for me. Reading that "400
million Americans die annually from smoking-related illnesses" certainly
puts things into perspective. Dr. Mitchell suggests talking to your physician
for help for those withdrawal symptoms. </p>
<blockquote>
<p>I've unsuccessfully tried the gum (yuck), the patch which made me break out,
and hypnosis, which helped when my hypnotist friend was able to hypnotize
me at work once or twice a day when I really wanted a cigarette. She doesn't
live in town anymore and it's a long way to Colorado. </p>
<p>Admittedly, it's been a while since I made a decision and acted on becoming
a non-smoker. I may revisit this issue since I notice that I'm out of breath
after climbing a flight of stairs. </p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Sleep enough</strong>: Studies of 68,000 women showed that over a 16-year
period, those women who got less than five hours of sleep were 32% more likely
to gain 33 pounds than those who slept seven hours. </p>
<p>While my head knows
the right things to do, I haven't made the decisions to
change my bad habits yet. The self-help industry probably has a gazillion books
and CDs for me to purchase to help me change my habits. However, the first step
is to make the decision to change one thing, like to get more sleep. </p>
<p>Source: http://www.usaweekend.com/07_issues/070107/070107healthsmart.html</p>
<p>So, to all a goodnight and have a happy tomorrow.</p>
<p>Linda Blatchford<br>
Writer, Etailer<br>
www.LinorStore.com<br>
312.659.9705</p>
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