Wise Words

Benefits of soy

To improve cholesterol levels and better the heart, you can include soy in your diet. Preliminary reports suggest that soy may help dull pain.

In animal studies, moderate levels of phytoestrogens showed to reduce sensitivity to certain types of pain. Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that are found in high concentrations in soy and soy-based products. Including moderate amounts of soy in your diet may be helpful in reducing pain suffered by people with chronic, painful inflammation or swelling.


A few words can go a long way in business

AVOID

1- You have to…

2- You can’t…..

3- What is your problem?

4- I’ll try, don’t know

5- I need you to…

6- We can’t do that



WORDS TO USE

1- Will you…

2- Would you…

3- Can you tell me about the problem?

4- Let me find out

5- Will you?

6- What we can do is…

Helping your child handle a bully

If your child is being bullied, get involved. Children need to know you’re taking the situation seriously and will act to help stop the bullying.

Follow this advice.

· Listen in a loving manner. Don’t let your child see that you’re upset. This can make the situation worse.

· Tell your child that he or she isn’t to blame.

· Support your child’s feelings. Instead of saying, “Everything will be fine,” say, “I understand you’re having a tough time. Let’s work together to deal with this.”

· Talk to your child’s teacher and principal, and brainstorm solutions.

If another child physically assaults your child or is seriously threatening your child with physical injury take action immediately. Talk with school officials to help determine whether the police need to be involved.

What kids can do.

· Don’t react to the bullying. Bullies may give up if they don’t get the attention they crave.

· Don’t hit, kick or push back.

· Practice what you’ll say to a bully, such as, “I want you to stop now.”

· Show confidence by walking away with your head held high.

· Stick with a friend while on the bus, at lunch or in between classes.

· Talk to an adult. Parents, teachers, principals and guidance counsellors can help you stop the bullying.

- Mayo Clinic -

Power of pomegranate juice

You've likely heard about the health benefits of antioxidant rich red wines and green teas. It now appears that pomegranate juice may belong on that list, too. That’s because pomegranate juice is rich in polyphenols, a large class of antioxidant compounds linked to a variety of disease fighting benefits. Pomegranate juice may, in fact, have three times more antioxidant activity than red wine or green tea.

While more research is needed, preliminary findings suggest that regular, daily consumption of concentrated pomegranate juice can lead to:

Healthier arteries. One study found that pomegranate juice helped reduce clogging of the neck’s carotid artery by up to 35 percent. This, in turn, could lead to decreased risk of stroke.

Reduce total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

A modestly reduced blood pressure. In one study, systolic blood pressure decreased by about 5 percent.

Improved blood flow to the heart in people who have coronary heart disease. This, in turn, can reduce the risk of heart attack.

By Brent Bauer, M.D., Director,
Complementary and Integrative,
Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic

THE SIGN ON THE EXIT

If you are in business and don’t have enemies, it’s probably because you’re on your way out of business.

A leader in the making...

Is one who realizes that the only problem you have is the one you allow to be a problem because of your wrong reaction to it. Problems can stop you temporarily. You are the only one who can stop it permanently.

-John C. Maxwell