I know many of you are into whole living. I found this article very relevant. Enjoy!

I can tell what my three-year-old daughter has been snacking on because it’s visible all over her precious face. Would you be surprised to learn that the telltale signs of what you have been eating — or avoiding — are equally noticeable just by looking at your face? It’s true. Dermatologists explain that our skin is a window into our overall health and can show clues of what’s going on under the surface.

New research reported in the British Medical Journal states that enjoying a Mediterranean-style diet including a combination of olive oil, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables – and only moderate alcohol intake – can improve overall health and longevity. And when we look at the faces of men and women from Mediterranean countries, who consume large amounts of olive oil, we see fewer wrinkles and firmer skin (despite avid sun-worshipping). And they not only have beautiful skin but cleaner arteries (on average) to boot!

Examining the faces and diets of many Asians shows that a diet rich in green tea can help the skin remain clear and blemish-free for decades longer than people who sunbathe, smoke, or otherwise rob their skin of “free radical-fighting power.” Green tea is rich in polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties to neutralize the toxic effects of what we call reactive oxygen species.

To cut through the biochemistry lingo, simply understand that by simply breathing in oxygen, we create unstable molecules called free radicals, which are responsible for the visible and invisible signs of aging. Environmental factors that stimulate free-radical production include UV rays, radiation, cigarette smoke, automobile exhaust, and pesticides.

We also cause free-radical damage by not getting enough rest or sleep, not properly managing our stress responses, and not eating healthfully. Free radicals can damage the very DNA of your skin cells (and every other cell in your body) and destroy the collagen and elastin that provide tautness and elasticity to skin. From wrinkles, dryness, and sensitivity, to vibrant and glowing, your skin broadcasts your inner state of health to all the world.

So if vanity will prompt you to finally look at your diet seriously, I say, welcome to the new generation of empowered people! Here are five of my favorite Super Foods for age-defying beauty and overall vitality:

Water

Okay, so it’s not technically a food, but dermatologists, surgeons, and primary care doctors agree, dehydration is so detrimental to the human body and skin that it should be given a lot more attention. If you want your skin to “glow from within” and keep its youthful appearance longer, then drink more water. And if you drink the recommended “half of your body weight in ounces” of water each day, you’ll automatically limit the amount of soda, coffee, and sugary, acid-laden drinks that accelerate the aging process. Water helps the body to flush away toxins and renew from within.

Green tea

Flavonoids and polyphenols, including those found in green tea, are considered to have free radical-neutralizing and cancer-fighting properties. Boost your body’s natural ability to bounce back from stress, illness, and fatigue by drinking two to four cups of authentic green tea every day — and enjoy the skin-protective benefits, too!

Antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies

Squinting and frowning increase deep furrows and wrinkles on the face. So stop squinting and prevent the onset of blindness and cataracts by eating more dark-colored fruits and vegetables. Several studies report that consuming antioxidant-rich foods (such as dark berries, cherries, spinach, etc) is associated with a decreased risk for cataracts. Vitamins E, C, and the B vitamins niacin and riboflavin (vitamin B2) may protect against cataracts, too. Carotenoids, especially lutein (found in egg yolks and bright yellow vegetables) and zeaxanthin (found in dark green, leafy vegetables), may also help prevent macular degeneration, the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the elderly. Vitamin E has been shown to counteract these conditions that often lead to blindness.

Extra virgin olive oil

This monounsaturated fat has proven benefits for lowering bad cholesterol and even slowing the progression of some tumors, but it also has the ability to provide a healthy glow to our skin. Extra virgin olive oil, produced by pressing olives without the use of heat or chemical treatments, contains phytochemicals that are otherwise lost in the refining process. According to the FDA, you may reduce your risk of heart disease by consuming about two tablespoons of olive oil a day. And rather than simply adding more olive oil to your diet, it is best to substitute olive oil for saturated fats you would otherwise have.

Natural sweeteners – Stevia plant

Very few of us can totally abstain from adding a little sugar to sweeten coffee, tea, or baked goods. But basic table sugar is a pro-inflammatory, age-accelerating molecule! The higher the sugar content of our diets — whether from processed foods, soda, or the sugar we add to drinks — the more AGEs, or advanced glycation end products, we make. AGEs accumulate during the normal course of aging and at an accelerated rate during the course of diabetes and high blood sugar states. AGEs play a role in the development of several other chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, atherosclerosis, and kidney failure. AGE formation changes the chemical and biological properties of proteins inside and outside of the cell, which leads to cellular dysfunction and cell death.

So if you want your skin to be smooth and wrinkle-free for many years to come, limit your use of table sugar and opt for stevia (a root) which does not add inches to your waistline, either. Although some claim it does not taste exactly like table sugar (glucose), studies show that your taste buds can adjust over time.

Andrea Pennington is an integrative medicine physician in private practice in Washington, DC and Beverly Hills, CA. She is seen regularly on television and hosts an Internet radio show called Empowered for life. Learn more about her practice by visiting AndrewPennington.com.

You can find this article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrea-pennington-md/how-your-diet-is-aging-yo_b_406116.html

LOS ANGELES — Once in a blue moon there is one on New Year’s Eve. Revelers ringing in 2010 will be treated to a so-called blue moon. According to popular definition, a blue moon is the second full moon in a month. But don’t expect it to be blue – the name has nothing to do with the color of our closest celestial neighbor.

A full moon occurred on Dec. 2. It will appear again on Thursday in time for the New Year’s countdown.

“If you’re in Times Square, you’ll see the full moon right above you. It’s going to be that brilliant,” said Jack Horkheimer, director emeritus of the Miami Space Transit Planetarium and host of a weekly astronomy TV show.

The New Year’s Eve blue moon will be visible in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Africa. For partygoers in Australia and Asia, the full moon does not show up until New Year’s Day, making January a blue moon month for them.

However, the Eastern Hemisphere can celebrate with a partial lunar eclipse on New Year’s Eve when part of the moon enters the Earth’s shadow. The eclipse will not be visible in the Americas.

A full moon occurs every 29.5 days, and most years have 12. On average, an extra full moon in a month – a blue moon – occurs every 2.5 years. The last time there was a lunar double take was in May 2007. New Year’s Eve blue moons are rarer, occurring every 19 years. The last time was in 1990; the next one won’t come again until 2028.

Blue moons have no astronomical significance, said Greg Laughlin, an astronomer at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

“`Blue moon’ is just a name in the same sense as a `hunter’s moon’ or a `harvest moon,’” Laughlin said in an e-mail.

The popular definition of blue moon came about after a writer for Sky & Telescope magazine in 1946 misinterpreted the Maine Farmer’s Almanac and labeled a blue moon as the second full moon in a month. In fact, the almanac defined a blue moon as the third full moon in a season with four full moons, not the usual three.

Though Sky & Telescope corrected the error decades later, the definition caught on. For purists, however, this New Year’s Eve full moon doesn’t even qualify as a blue moon. It’s just the first full moon of the winter season.

In a tongue-in-cheek essay posted on the magazine’s Web site this week, senior contributing editor Kelly Beatty wrote: “If skies are clear when I’m out celebrating, I’ll take a peek at that brilliant orb as it rises over the Boston skyline to see if it’s an icy shade of blue. Or maybe I’ll just howl.”

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On the Net:

http://www.miamisci.org/www/eventsplan.html

And

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/29/blue-moon-new-years-eve-2_n_406295.html

Our office is closed on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day. We re-open on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Noon EST. We can’t wait to hear from you!!

Love and light – Renee

This is an article from  Green Lifestyles written  by Michael Hogg on December 28th, 2009.

Green living isn’t about giving things up; it’s about making smarter choices, understanding those choices and feeling good about those choices.

We all consume services and products, travel and eat food. We choose where, how and what we consume. This is our freedom, we get to choose!

The aim of our choices is to reduce the energy we consume. That means embedded energy, our own energy use, and energy that will be consumed in the recycling process or waste disposal.

Start with a few areas and build up your source base, until you know what products are green and where to get them. Here are a few ideas…

Eco Cleaners

Choose non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products like these from Method,
which include…

* All Surface cleaner
* Glass cleaner
* Hand wash
* Soap
* Wet Wipes

…and includes cleaning cloths made from bamboo, so you don’t have to use wasteful paper towels!

Eco Clothing

Why not buy organic clothing such as Green Tee makes. Natural materials may include…

* Cotton
* Bamboo
* Hemp
* Silk

Cotton grown organically uses no agro-chemicals, which means that the soil is free from toxins, and is only enriched with organic compost.

Bamboo is incredibly sustainable, growing up to 75 feet in only 45-60 days! It needs no chemicals as it is naturally resistant to pests, and it regenerates itself sending out 4-6 new shoots per year through it’s root system.

Baby Products

There are many eco friendly baby products available on the market today, from…
* Bedding
* Clothing
* Skin Care
* Diapering
* to Toys

There’s everything you need for a happy, healthy eco friendly baby at the Ultimate Green Store.

Reusable Bags

Reusable eco friendly bags are an easy and ideal way to start greening your lifestyle. No more plastic bags that use up fossil fuels creating CO2, and that remain in landfil sites for 100s of years.

Up to 60,000 plastic bags are used every 5-seconds in the U.S alone, and only 1-3% are recycled. So you see, it’s really important to cut out all this waste.

I highly recommend these Trek Light Eco Tote which are extremely light weight, and that pack down to a tiny size when empty. So tiny you can keep one on your key chain, and a few in your car, so you will never be without.

Solar Gadget Charger

You can save electricity by using this Solio solar universal hybrid charger which uses
solar power. This charger from Solio creates free and clean energy immediately, and when fully charged will charge your mobile 2 times, or MP3 for 20 hours of music!

The charger is light weight and compact so can be carried around for re-charging on the move. The unit comes with a range of adaptor tips to fit a myriad of different devices from iPods and iPhones, through Blackberrys and Nokias, to GPS systems and cameras.

It can also be used with a wall socket or USB port to charge the Lithium Ion battery that will store power for up to a year. It can be exchanged when at the end of it’s life cycle.

As you see, there are many ways to to engage in green living, and these are just a few. So get started, you only have to dip your toes in the water to get wet, then before you know it you’ll be totally immersed!

The website this information came from is http://greenlifestyleideas.com/327/green-living-with-responsible-choices/

How about that!  Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn December 26, 2009 until January 15, 2010.  I am sure we all know by now to make a list and check it twice.  Be careful of all communication, legal matters, starting new projects, travel plans, appointments, computer software, etc. 

The New Year is fast approaching.  The Original Solutions at The Psychic Line known for quality are here to assist with issues regarding love, life, work, relationships, the other side, pets, etc. 

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On the topic of being green.  Including your children in the process of going Green can be a fun and an entertaining way to spend time together. Make your own Play-Doh that is chemical free! Much better for the environment and your kids. This recipe calls for common ingredients typically found in every kitchen.

What you’ll need:

* 1 Large Bowl for mixing
* 1 cup Salt
* 1 1/4 cups Warm Water
* 3 cups Flour
* Food Coloring (optional)
* Mixing Spoon
* Air Tight Container
* Refrigerator

How to make it:

1. Pour 1 cup salt into large bowl.
2. Add 1 1/4 cups warm water, mix well
3. Add 3 cups flour, mix well some more
4. Add food coloring and knead into ball
5. Seal in an air tight container and refrigerate overnight for best results

There you have it. Simple and fast to make and will serve to fuel creative minds for hours without toxins or chemicals. An eco-friendly craft is a great way to pass the hours while the kids are off school for holiday break. Enjoy.

This information comes from http://ow.ly/16dUsD. (Green Gazette-Issue 30, Article by Angela, Green MacGyver Play-Doh: An Eco-Friendly Craft for Kids)

Again, which group would you like to hang out with!?

Aries:  Emma Watson, Jennie Garth, Jennifer Garner, Kristen Stewart, Lady Gaga, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Robin Wright Penn, Mariah Carey, Mandy Moore, Jenna Jameson.

Taurus:  Tori Spelling, Uma Thurman, Valerie Bertinelli, Penelope Cruz, Renee Zellweger, Megan Fox, Kirsten Dunst, Janet Jackson, Jessica Alba.

Gemini:  Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Paula Abdul, Naomi Campbell, Angelina Jolie, Alanis Morissette, Adriana Lima.

Cancer:  Jessica Simpson, Meryl Streep, Pam Anderson, Selma Blair, Liv Tyler, Kathy Bates, Courtney Love, Cyndi Lauper.

Leo:  Evangeline Lilly, Martha Stewart, Whitney Houston, Martina McBride, Kate Beckinsale, Madonna, Kyra Sedgwick, Hilary Swank, Sandra Bullock.

Virgo:  Cameron Diaz, Beyonce Knowles, Evan Rachel Wood, Sophia Loren, Salma Hayek, Shaniah Twain, Amy Winehouse, Claudia Schiffer, Faith Hill.

Libra:  Kate Winslet, Kelly Preston, Kim Kardashian,Vanessa Marcil, Mira Sorvino, Hillary Duff, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Silverstone, Catherine Zeta Jones, Dita Von Teese, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heather Locklear.

Scorpio:  Anne Hathaway, Winona Ryder, Toni Colette, Aishwarya Rai, Bjork, Grace Kelly, Ivanka Trump, Julia Roberts, Calista Flockhart, Jenny McCarthy, Rebecca Romijn, Tara Reid.

Sagittarius:  Tyra Banks, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Connelly, Julianne Moore, Elisha Cuthbert, Christina Aquilera, Britney Spears, Alyssa Milano.

Capricorn:  Susan Lucci, Kirstie Alley, Eliza Dushku, Betty White, January Jones, Michelle Obama, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kate Moss.

Aquarius:  Jane Seymour, Alicia Keys, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Degeneres, Denise Richards, Elizabeth Banks, Shakira, Geena Davis, Mischa Barton, Tiffani Thiessen, Paris Hilton, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Aniston, Diane Lane.

Pisces:  Drew Barrymore, Rihanna, Kristin Davis, Eva Longoria, Patricia Heaton, Jessica Biel, Dakota Fanning, Eva Mendez, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Carrie Underwood, Vanessa Williams, Cindy Crawford.

Just in case you were wondering! Here is a list of some male celebs according to their star sign.  I found this interesting.

Aries:  Adrien Brody, Andy Garcia, Conan O’Brien, Dennis Quaid, James Franco, Hayden Christensen.

Taurus:  Billy Joel, Al Pacino, George Clooney, Robert Pattinson, Tony Parker.

Gemini:  Liam Neeson, Zachary Quinto, Anderson Cooper, Anthony Geary, Mark Wahlberg, Shia LeBeouf, Justin Long.

Cancer:  Harrison Ford, George Michael, John Cusack, Kevin Bacon, Prince William, Tom Cruise, Toby Mcguire,  Will Ferrell, Tom Hanks, and Vin Diesel, Adrian Grenier.

Leo:  Lawrence Fishburne, Antonio Banderas, John Stamos, Ben Affleck, Barack Obama, Hulk Hogan, Daniel Radcliffe.

Virgo:  Adam Sandler, Charlie Sheen, Colin Firth, Michael Jackson, Ryan Phillippe Chris Pine.

Libra:  Hugh Jackman, Jeff Goldblum, Jack Wagner, Lil Wayne, Mario Lopez, Sacha Baron Cohan, Viggo Mortensen, Usher, T.I., Zac Efron.

Scorpio:  Dylan McDermott, Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Duhamel, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Owen Wilson, Ryan Reynolds.

Sagittarius:  Ben Stiller, Brad Pitt, John Stewart, Keifer Sutherland, Michael Vartan, Adam Brody.

Capricorn:  Jim Carrey, Elvis Presley, Denzel Washington, Jude Law, Marilyn Manson, Nicolas Cage, Patrick Dempsey, Val Kilmer, Bradley Cooper.

Aquarius:  John Travolta, Justin Timberlake, Elijah Wood, Christian Bale, B ob Marley, Ashton Kutcher, Adam Lambert.

Pisces:  Michael Bolton, Kelsey Grammar, Kurt Russel, Jon Bon Jovi, Alan Rickman, Adam Levine, Dane Cook.

Which group would you like to hang out with!?

Everyone at The Psychic Line wants to wish a very Merry Christmas to you & yours.