Stacking the Deck - a list by wendyleonard

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There’s a lot about illness and disease we can’t control. You can stack the deck by making life changes that are easy and fun!

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Penzeys Spices

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Whether you love to cook (which I do), or hate to cook (which it seems most people do), check out penzeys.com. Their spices, herbs, soup bases and spice blends not only puts those nasty grocery store brands to shame, but also gives you super easy, incredibly delicious recipes, and really cool information about how origin affects flavor or intensity. Research shows that healthy people can enjoy up to 2,400 milligrams (mg) of salt each day from all food and drink sources. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? How surprised would you be to learn that 2,400 mg translates to about one teaspoon of salt? Check out the sodium content on the labels of foods and beverages you buy. It’s shocking.

Updated May 25, 2006

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Maryland Square shoes

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Most shoe stores carry the standard B-width and sometimes D-width (wide). I’m a C-width. Whether I’m looking for high quality walking shoes, elegant dress shoes, high performance sneakers or fabulous boots, Maryland Square carries widths ranging from AAA (super narrow) to EEEE (extra, extra-wide.)Common problems from tight fitting shoes include nerve growths called neuromas, corns, calluses, blisters, and hammertoes. And, if you’re diabetic, fungal infections and sores can actually lead to amputation.

Updated May 25, 2006

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Apple iMac

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In my line of work, intensive online research, quick turn-around times and meeting multiple deadlines is a must. Computer failure is not an option. My iMac rocks: It never crashes, sticks, or acts up – and it’s sleek and turbo-fast. When you’re stressed out, your brain responds by pumping out a lot of stress hormones. This, in turn, causes your immune system to become more vulnerable to a viral or bacterial attack.* That’s why we seem to get sick at the worse possible times.

Updated Aug 23, 2006

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Opus One Wine

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2001 Opus One: Supple, lush, extraordinarily round, silky, creamy mouth-feel. Deep berry, dark chocolate, delightful, lingering ripe fruit and spice finish. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec. While further research needs to be done, wine, in moderation, may be good for you. What else do you need to know?

Updated May 25, 2006

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POM Pomegranate Juice

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Make a love potion with pomegranate juice. This cocktail recipe was created by Bookmarks lounge in NYC. Love Potion #299, a dreamy blend of Moet & Chandon Champagne, rosewater, pomegranate juice and an actual rose-petal garnish.

Updated Jan 14, 2009

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TiVo

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Oh my sweet lord, how DID I live without it? Seriously. I haven’t missed an episode of Top Chef OR the Sopranos this year and that alone is worth the expense. (via TiVo)

Updated Aug 10, 2006

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The Core Training System Pilates workout

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I love to start nearly every day by doing pilates. My favorite workout is The Core Training System, from Gaiam. It combines abdominal strengthening, resistance training, stretching, sculpting, balance and non-impact cardio. Shhhh…The Power Is In YouThere aren’t any secret cures the government or pharmaceutical companies don’t want you to know about. The truth is quite to the contrary. The Truth is this: Enjoying regular physical activity, along with making good dietary choices, is the closest thing we’ve got to a magic bullet. Yes, you’ve had the power all along (thank you Dorothy and Glenda) to potentially delay – or even prevent – the onset of many chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and colon cancer.

Updated May 25, 2006

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Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55

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Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the secret to youth! Sunscreen (that and drinking plenty of water and using eye cream every day). Seriously, if you start young and wear a good sunscreen every day, your skin will love you for it. I wear this one every day under my makeup. I love it because it does not make my oily skin any oiler nor does it make me breakout. Awesome stuff!

Updated Apr 17, 2007

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Schokinag European Drinking Chocolate

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Shokinag makes the most sublimely rich, smooth and decadent drinking chocolate (hot or cold) on the planet. It’s practically obscene J. Current studies suggest that eating flavanoid-rich dark chocolate may exert a protective effect on a person’s cardiovascular system. (That’s scientist-speak for: It looks like one of the world’s favorite guilty pleasures may be good for your heart!)How much of good thing? Eating “till your heart’s content” in this study involved enjoying 100 grams (that’s about 3 ½ ounces), daily.

Updated May 25, 2006

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