Vipassana

Get to learn about Vipassana after reading these two books that my Myanmar friend had introduced to me:

1) 'Fifty Years of Dhamma Service'(The Universal Appeal of the Buddha Dhamma: A Personal Experience) by S.N. GOENKA

Published by 2003 by Vipassana Research Institute

ISBN 81-7414-256-8

2) The Art of Living – Vipassana Meditation – As Taught By S. N. GOENKA

By William Hart

Published by 1998 by Vipassana Research Institute

ISBN 81-7414-008-5

If you're interested in the teaching of Buddha or the practise of meditation, it would be relevant to read through these two books... It will draw you to the fundamental theory of Buddhism, an angle that we might think we have knew but it's never so absolute. Myself is impressed by the profound teaching of S. N. Goenka ...

Link:
Vipassana Research Institue
Vipassana Singapore

White Sugar Substitue - Sucanat

Further on the article I posted in deception-list.blogspot.com Thank to the author Jeremy Likness, I found the good alternative for white table sugar - that is Sucanat^TM which contains sugar cane molasses.

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Where to get it?
Carrefour and Unity Pharmarcy(Tanglin Mall)

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Sucanat^TM (SUgar CAne NATural) is sugar in its most natural form extracted from the sugar cane syrup. Sucanat in another word is DEHYDRATED cane juice;
Organic Sugar and other crystallized sugars are EVAPORATED cane juice.


Raw cane stalks are crushed in a series of large roller mills, which squeezes the juice from the cane. The collected juice is then cleaned (with slaked lime which settles any unwanted organic materials) and thickened into syrup. The sugar cane syrup is then poured into a vat and hand-paddled to add air. The paddling causes the hot, thick syrup to release heat and start to dry. As it dries, porous granules form which retain 100% of the cane's molasses, a source of iron, calcium, potassium, B vitamins and chromium. (Sucanat is about 13% molasses.)

Sucanat dissolves quickly and adds a lovely rich flavor to everything from baked goods to a cup of tea or coffee. Sprinkle a few granules on your tongue. Can you feel the soft texture? Notice how quickly it dissolves into just wonderful flavor.

Source: http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/SucanatandSugar.html

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It is said to be alkalizing in the body which is supposed to help keep your body disease free.

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Sucanat™ is a trademark held by Ragus Holdings, Inc. Other companies certainly manufacture similar products, but they generally do not label them as “Sucanat™” to avoid a copyright infringement lawsuit. The fact that Sucanat™ is trademarked can make it easier for consumers to identify the real thing;

Rapadura™ is another product made using the same process.


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• Sugar itself doesn't harm teeth, but it gives "acid making" germs the energy to grow. Even tiny amounts of sugar help them multiply.
• The more germs, the more acids in your mouth
• After a year of eating a few grams of xylitol each day, harmful germs can be reduced by as much as 90%
• Xylitol also protects teeth from acids.
• What is Xylitol? Xylitol, also called birch or wood sugar, is a five-carbon sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute, especially for diabetics. Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables. Xylitol is roughly as sweet as sucrose and has a nice fresh aftertaste which makes it perfect for mints, gum and desserts.

Quick Tips

Source: Anonymous- SMS; in chinese translated to english below

drink less tea with milk
avoid toasted bread,
keep a distant from battery charging point,
drink more water in the day time and less in the evening,
take no more than 2 cups of coffee daily,
consume less oily food,
best to sleep at 10pm and wake up at 6am,
avoid heavy food about 5pm,
consume no more than 1 glass of wine daily,
taking medication half an hour before sleep and lie down immediately,
people sleep less than 8 hours might be more stupid
taking afternoon nap could slow down aging
do not use cell phone with low battery as the radiation is doubled,
answer a call from your cell phone on your left ear, right ear will harm your main brain directly,

Cell Phone: Threats Posed

Consumers should know what is the SAR levels of the cell phone they purchase or use; that is the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. 

‘Mobiles are the smoking of the 21st century; they need health warnings’

The FDA in American or the FCC requires cell phone manufacturers to ensure that their phones comply with these objective limits for safe exposure. Any cell phone at or below these SAR levels (that is, any phone legally sold in the U.S.) is a "safe" phone, as measured by these standards.

The FCC limit for public exposure from cellular telephones is an SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). Source: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar/


A reference and update of cellphone radiation chart can be access at:
http://www.sarshield.com/english/radiationchart.htm

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Exposure to radiation, shown as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) levels, varies widely in different models. Manufacturers and the Government have ignored the Stewart report that urges they be clearly marked on phones and boxes. An easily accessible list of phones and radiation exposures is published in Germany, where low-radiation models, defined as having SAR of 0.6 or under, are encouraged.

Following link is a interesting research published on all findings about cell phones, it's worth reading.

Extracts from the following link:
The scientists who conducted the research say using a mobile for just an hour every working day during that period is enough to increase the risk – and that the global standard used to protect users from the radiation emitted is “not safe” and “needs to be revised”.     

http://www.egodevelopment.com/health-warning-health-risks-of-mobile-phones/

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TIPS

Answer a call at your cell phone on your LEFT ear.
Answering from the right ear could directly harm our main brain cells.

Avoid using the cell phone with low battery as the radiation transmitted during low battery was doubled.

Avoid speaking over the mobile phone while your phone is still charging.

Source: Anonymous - SMS

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"It has been repeatedly shown that a few minutes exposure to cell phone type radiation can transform a 5% active cancer into a 95% active cancer for the duration of the exposure and for a short time afterwards." According to IOL, a study by group of independent Dutch scientists has revealed that frequent use of cellphones leads to slower brain activity. This is the same process occurring on Alzheimer's patients. However, the evidence is not yet conclusive.

Source: http://www.sarshield.com/news/linkedtocancer.html

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I have decided that this blog shall allocate for information on healthy alternatives to 'Stay Green and Stay Healthy....' Another blog named 'Deception-List' was set up to list the toxins stuffs in our planet.... it must be a seperate blog as I can imagine the list is going to be ongoing long....

README: Toxins-Free-Day!

Who really lives in a totally 'toxins-free-day' today?

Mankind has unconsciously or consciously set into a endanger zone - toxin in and out.
The truth of 'The Inconvenient Truth' by Al Gore is definitely very truth....
'why bother?'
'so what if you know?'
.... how sad to hear such comments especially from people you know.

This blog serve as a personal reading archives on articles I came across on well-being related issues; also to post those alternative healing remedies collected from all people around the world. After reading so much, finally this blog serve as a 'bookmark' to archives those information that i would like to recall for future references.
I am opening this blog for public access just to share what I have read and subjects I am concern as a consumer and beings on this planet. I have no intention to distort any information or make assumption.

I would welcome any input on any of the subjects that you might have a better knowledge to contribute.

Every beings in this planet has the rights to stay green, stay healthy....and stay happy.
For a better world, cheers! - von

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Information posted could be controversial and source might not be liable.
This blog served as a personal reading archive.
Read for general reference only.