FLASH: OMAD is the acronym for “one meal a day,” it involves eating all your nutrients in a 1-hr time frame, with nothing more other than calorie-free beverage options, for the remaining 23 hrs per day. The OMAD diet is an extreme form of intermittent fasting (or 16/8), and involves eating all your nutrients in […]
Below, some mental health experts share their strategies for shifting our stress, anxieties, worries and concerns into something healthier and more productive. With the fervor of the midterm elections, the barrage of tragic news stories in addition to just, you know, normal life stuff, many of us are feeling more anxious than usual. Though some of us suffer […]
US home prices rose at the slowest pace in 6.5 yrs in March, a sign weaker sales are keeping a lid on price increases. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 2.7% from a year earlier, down from an annual gainer of 3% in February. Price gains in formerly Red-hot cities such as Seattle […]
We all agree that being happy is a desirable goal, but its not always simple to achieve. “The emotion we call happiness is more of a bottom-up or inside-out experience than Top-down or Outside-in,” Heidi Hanna, PhD., executive director of the American Institute of Stress. “We need to connect with the basic things that really […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX The Big Q: Are you thinking about entering the realm of investing? The Big A: If you are then you have to take heart in knowing that there are just 2 types of mistakes you can make if you do. The 1st mistake is to just buy something: a stock, a […]
Nothing puts a damper on a perfect holiday or terrific business trip than coming home and feeling out of shape. Or gaining a few pounds at that week-long work conference with daily catered breakfast, lunch, and dinners. Or just feeling tired and under energized during a long week of adventuring. So, combat post-trip exhaustion by […]
It’s becoming more and more difficult to exist within society today without dealing with some form of stress on a daily basis. Between family drama, money issues, and demanding businesses and jobs, it makes sense that you may wish that there was truly a body wash that could take it all away and make you […]
Cooking healthy at home is 1 of the best things we can do for ourselves and our family. And the household budget does not have to take a hit when stocking up on this list of Real foods. When it comes to produce, it’s often easier to save money when buying in season, but many […]
FLASH: Successful men and women today are used to the 24/7 mentality, and it can be hard for them to turn it off and relax, when they need to. Today,for the 21st Century hard working Superdads and Suprtmoms juggling careers, children, home can be very stressful if you do not know how to manage things […]
Fighting disease sounds serious, and it is, but that does not mean it has to always be hard work. In fact, there are some ways to ward off cancer and other serious diseases that could actually be fun and easy. The Big Q: If preventing some possible disease body invaders were as easy as preventing […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: This Bull Market is about to have its 10th Birthday! US household wealth fell 3.5% into the close of Y 2018 on the back of a Fed engineered stock market correction in Q-4 that threatened to weaken a near 10 year recovery. In its Quarterly Flow of Funds report, the […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, and 525,000 are 1st heart attacks. When you learn the risk factors, symptoms and how to take early action, it increases your chances of survival. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, some […]
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January as lower mortgage rates gave the real estate market a boost. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said Wednesday its pending home sales index rose 4.6% last month to 103.2. The rebound has come as average 30-year mortgage rates have fallen since peaking at nearly 5% in early […]
FLASH: A recent study is the 1st to separately evaluate diet and exercise, and the effect they have on cognitive ability, finding those who improved their diet and continuously walked or cycled for 30 mins 3X a week reversed signs of brain aging. According to a survey by AARP, 93% of Americans believe maintaining brain health […]
$VNO Citadel, LLC’s founder Ken Griffin closed on the $238-M penthouse at 220 Central Park South,a Citadel spokeswoman said. The purchase price makes it America’s most-expensive home ever. Earlier this month, he paid about $122-M for a 200-year-old home that overlooks London’s St. James’s Park, a short walk from Buckingham Palace. The luxury condo tower […]
$BAC US real estate brokers are trying to figure out why sales of existing homes dove in December. US home sales fell to their lowest mark in 3 years in December and house price increases slowed sharply, suggesting a further loss of momentum in the housing market. The weak report from the National Association of Realtors […]
$GLD, $USD Some economists who favor the ‘dollar/gold price’ seem to be blind to the rise in financial power of the precious Yellow metal. We believe that real inflation will become a better gauge to see how well this metric is doing. Using USD’s strength to measure net worth in the US could give 1 the impression that […]
The Ketogenic Diet, a Beginner’s Guide to Weight Loss The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers many health benefits. In fact, over 20 studies show that this type of diet can help you lose weight and improve your health. Ketogenic diets may even have benefits against diabetes, cancer, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease. Below is […]
Man’s diet is linked to his/her mental powers for good or for bad.. There is no single food source that can provide a super-brain. As you can imagine, well-nourished cerebral tissues keep the synapses snapping. A synapse or neuronal junction is where electric nerve impulses are relayed between 2 nerve cells (neurons) or between a […]
US Household Wealth +$2-Trillion in Q-3 Driven by Stocks and Real Estate $SPY The stock market rally since 8 November 2016 drove US household net worth to a record high of $109-T in Q-3 The Fed said Thursday that the value of Americans’ stock and mutual fund holdings soared $1.2T. Home values rose $200-B. Other […]
China Confident it Can Make President Trump’s Trade Deal $USO, $SOY, $UNG Wednesday, China expressed confidence that it can reach a trade deal with the United States. The remarks by the Chinese Commerce Ministry from Beijing followed Presidents Trump and Xi declaring a truce in the trade dispute at a meeting in Argentina Saturday evening. […]
More on the Goodness of Organic Real Foods Yes, Organic foods taste really good, and that is because organically grown produce that is not adulterated with hormones and chemical pesticides have the good green fresh taste that nature intended. Most people are amazed to experience what food really tastes like when they switch to Organic. […]
The Whys of Eating Organic Real Foods First, we define Organic. There really is not an official definition of the term Organic. Organic refers to the way food is grown or processed, not the food itself. Generally, any food can be called Organic if it has been grown or produced using all natural and no […]
The Formula for Great Health and Long Life The formula 7 + 12 = YBU (your best you) is the Key, as it can/will transform your life, give you a younger age and prevent disease, distress and disability. The way to achieve all that is to set clear, attainable goals, then plan the steps needed […]
Scientist See a Potential Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease A potential cure for Alzheimer’s has been found and revealed in a new study that appears to have uncovered what causes the debilitating deadly disease. The new treatment would use drugs that are currently being prescribe to fight HIV Aids. “For the 1st time, we can see […]
Mindful Eating a Key to Weight Loss There is a new trend, and it is all about mindfulness and health. Mindfulness is the Eastern concept of being more aware, and when it comes to eating, being more aware of what you eat, how you eat, why, and when you eat may well be the Key […]
Some Americans Dream of Getting Off of the ‘Grid’ More and more Americans are wondering what life is like outside there cozy neighborhoods. They dream of lots of land, growing their own Real food, supplying their own electricity, living without government assistance, and gaining a new sense of independence. If you crave peace, quiet, solitude […]
Give Your Brain a Boost, Eat Real Food Giving your brain a boost can be as simple as eating Real foods, so no junk food That is what research published by the National Institutes of Health indicates, pointing out that your cognitive ability can be influenced by several hormones produced in the brain, and that […]
Antigua, Guatemala: November Thru April is the Time to Travel There From its pastel-colored colonial buildings to its church ruins, you might think Antigua lives up to its name (ancient). But there is a youthful energy that flows throughout the city, from its bustling markets to the slopes of neighboring volcanoes. Antigua is Guatemala’s most-visited […]
Live Longer, Healthier By Eating Less Nutritional science has known for a long time that reducing the number of calories you eat can influence longevity. But there has also long been a Southside to calorie reduction alone. While it could improve lifespan as indicated in numerous animal studies, reducing caloric intake to below that of […]
New Tax Breaks Available for Investing in US ‘Opportunity Zones’ The Trump Administration is proposing rules for investors in a new program that it says could have a big impact on economically depressed areas around the country. About 8,700 so-called “opportunity zones” have been set up in all 50 states to lure investors and developers […]
Looking at the US Home Mortgage Market $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ Last week the Dow Jones on Tuesday and Wednesday closed at all-time highs, this week it pulled back. That makes 4 new BEV Zeros in the BEV chart below in the past ten trading days, and that’s something I can’t complain about. If you compare […]
Beat Colds and Flu Naturally The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revealed that last year’s flu season was a record breaker, killing 80,000 Americans. It was a particularly nasty flu, a strain that tends to put more people in hospital and cause more deaths, particularly among the most vulnerable population: young […]
Stop Prediabetes From Becoming Diabetes Without RX Drugs Eat Real Food! The rising number of people with diabetes is epidemic, and the situation is getting worse. That according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and by Y 2050, 1 out of 3 Americans may have diabetes. Dr. Michael Greger, MD, a best-selling author […]
Intermittent Fasting Promotes General Health and Longevity There is lots of research showing that fasting has a beneficial impact on longevity, and there are a number of mechanisms contributing to this effect. Normalizing insulin sensitivity is a Key one, but fasting also inhibits the mTOR pathway, which plays an important part in driving the aging […]
Make Your Brain ‘Happy’ Eat Real Food It is being said by the medical experts that by Y 2020, America will have 14-M people in need of full-time care for Alzheimer’s disease. Anxiety disorders currently are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40-M adults. Millions suffer from “brain fog,” a term […]
Millennials’ perceived value in buying a home dropped below 50 percent, down significantly from post-Brexit high, according to the latest ValueInsured quarterly Modern Homebuyer Survey: In the third quarter of 2018, 48 percent of all millennials believe buying a home in America today is a good investment; this is a record low, down from 54 […]
Does Your Happiness Need a ‘Pick Me Up’ Gratitude has many physical effects, including lowering blood sugar and blood pressure, improving cognition, reducing inflammation and pain, improving sleep quality and quantity, and improving heart health and immune function Just 1 in 3 Americans reports being “very happy,” and 1 in 4 experience no life enjoyment at […]
Dogs and Cats Require Real Food Diets for Long Healthy Lives During exercise, a dog’s body produces lots of free radicals, the same things happens in humans It seems counter-intuitive, because it does not make sense that exercise, which is good for the body, triggers the production of lots of DNA-damaging molecules as a byproduct. […]
It is Quality Over Quantity When Feeding Our Hearts High-protein diets are around like popcorn, but not all protein is created equal. For heart health, experts say the Key is moderation and choosing wisely. “Very high intake of meat, especially processed red meat, is not good for overall health,” said Dr. Jyrki Virtanen, author of […]
The GCC is Seeing a Resurgence in Real Estate $JLL With diversification plans taking shape, 10–year visas on the horizon and Crude Oil prices holding firm, investor sentiment has increased again in the GCC’s property market The resilience of the GCC’s real estate market has proven itself yet again this year, having weathered several stifling […]
A Protein Boost Might Be the Answer… Feeling less than satisfied on a restricted-calorie diet, then a protein boost just might be the answer. According to numerous studies, a diet with more protein than the typical 15% of calories will leave you feeling fuller and help conserve muscle as you lose fat. While high-protein diets […]
Saudis Pledge Crude Oil Supply Boost to Benefit Consumers $USO, $OIL The only country that can increase production is Saudi Arabia, so its interpretation of the deal is the 1 that matters. The Crude Oil is already on the water! Saudi Arabia promised to act decisively to keep Crude Oil prices under control, signaling a […]
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund is the World’s Top Real Estate Investor ADIA is 1 of the richest sovereign wealth funds in the world managing $62.1-B in real estate assets. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is the #1 real estate investor in the world, a research report said, a sign of Gulf sovereign wealth funds […]
Real Food and B Vitamins are Keys to a Good Memory B vitamins are important for mood, motor function, memory, and nerve and brain health When we have a limited supply of B vitamins, the central nervous system can be the 1st to be affected. Omega-3 fatty acids are vitally important for brain health, and […]
Pre-Civil War Fiat Money was Issued Regionally by Private Banks $BTCUSD In the pre-Civil War era, 90% of US money was regionally issued banknotes from private banks. These currencies traded at different rates at different times and places. There were discount books in each town to keep track of how much each currency should be […]
Assets that Will Suffer on the Return to the Normal Interest Rate Regime $SPY, $GLD, $SLV, $BAC While Treasuries faded a bit after 10-year yields tapped at the 3% mark last week for the 1st time in 4 years, expectations are mounting that higher rates will soon be normal again, that rate historically is 5.0% […]
The Link Between Food and Mood Recent research looking at the effects of the antihypertensive diet on mental health concluded this kind of dietary pattern, which is low in sugar and high in fresh fruits and vegetables, can help reduce the risk of depression in many people especially seniors. Overall, people who followed the DASH diet […]
Do Not Be Fooled, Learn What the Labels Mean We all know we need to eat Real Food, but the labels on supermarket foods are confusing to many consumers. The Big Qs: What labels should I trust; Organic, Natural, is free range best, how about hormones and antibiotics? The Big A: Pay attention and cut […]
Real or Fake? A Key Concern About the Cryptocurrency Market Fake or Scam ICOs have become a serious cause of concern for the crypto market. ICOs have attracted a lot of investors as they get listed at few cents and can be procured even with less investment. SEC has been vocal about ICO scams has […]
NFL Champion Quarterback Tom Brady Tells Us What He Eats New England Patriot Tom Brady eats a restrictive, plant-based diet that centers on “anti-inflammatory” foods and avoids some dietary staples nutritionists recommend. The Big Q: Is Mr Brady getting anything that helps his game and off-field performance? The Big A: Nutritionists are divided on The […]
Bitcoin’s ‘Hot’ and Coming to Real Estate Market $BTCUSD Bitcoin fever has hit the US real estate market, especially in Florida, offering foreign investors a way to avoid currency controls at home and US economic sanctions. As of the end of Y 2017, the digital currency was listed as a way to pay for some […]
Some Tips on How to Become the Best at What You Do 1. Work On Yourself, Not On Your Job Your work is a reflection of you. If you are not getting the results you’re looking for, stop looking for better strategies. Instead, look inside. Are you currently the person who would attract the level of success you […]
President Trump and First Lady Melania, “They are real people” Survivors of the massacre in Las Vegas who met with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump said they were touched at how “caring” and “sympathetic” they both were. Stephanie Melanson, whose mother is on life support after being shot Sunday, said in a […]
Real Good Foods to Help Lower Blood Pressure Arugula, or rocket, is a very healthy leafy green that helps decrease blood pressure due to the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium, which help relax your blood vessels and, in turn, help reduce blood pressure Flaxseeds, beets, celery, olive oil and cooked tomatoes also help reduce blood […]
Top 10 Nationalities of Real Estate Investors in Dubai Emiratis made the most number of transactions between January 2016 and June 2017 The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed a list of the Top 10 nationalities of real estate investors in Dubai between January 2016 and the end of June 2017. Overall, people from 217 […]
Obesity How it Starts, How To End It It is time to get real about food! Obesity is rooted in the wrong food choices, not lack of exercise. And the food industry has been permitted to confuse the issue by shifting the focus and discussion to exercise, omitting the importance of one’s specific food choices. […]
A Nitrate Rich Diet is Good for Heart Health Our diet is an important, it is a Key factor for the maintenance of a healthy heart well into old age. Healthy dietary fats Top the list of heart-healthy foods, but aside from that, a nitrate-rich diet can go a long way toward protecting the heart. […]
Eat Real Food, Boost Your Mood When feeling Blue, it is tempting to reach for the comforting foods (mostly junk), but the problem is these foods will ultimately make you feel worse. “What you eat really does affect your mood. When you eat healthier, you do feel better,” Dr. Charles Platkin, PhD tells us. “If […]
It is Not Difficult to Eat Healthy All of the Time, Just Do It! Some find it hard to eat healthy all the time, but making small improvements by choosing healthier foods regularly is likely to boost one’s chances of living longer and livelier a new study reveals. The report in the New England Journal […]
Emaar to List UAE Real Estate Development Business in Dubai The developer will list 30% of its UAE real Estate Development business Dubai developer Emaar has announced plans to list 30% of its UAE real Estate Development business on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The funds raised through the sale of equity will be primarily […]
A Key “Secret” to Living to 100 anni Plus, Joy! The data shows that at least 50% of the US population is struggling with chronic illness and life expectancy is on the decline, the idea of living to 100 anni, may seem like a dream to most people. Yet, in many other parts of this […]
Create Your Perfect Home Vegetable Garden The 2015 National Gardening Survey show us that vegetable gardening and flower gardening top the list of most popular forms of gardening, with 36% of US households growing their own Organic food Growing your own vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure ready access to fresh, nutrient-dense […]
Your Pet’s Health and You Some veterinarians are opposed to the idea of weekend or online courses that offer pet parents or any interested party an animal nutrition certification of some kind, I am not one of them. I believe the more knowledge people gain about how nutrients work in the body, the better food […]
Real Food Will Help Win the “Battle of the Bulge” Summer is almost here, and many dread bathing suit season because they have packed on pounds, especially around the mid-section. Fact: You will not get those washboard abs by doing sit-ups, say experts. Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym, as the […]
City Developments Limited (SGX:C09) Green Real-Estate CDL unveils bold 2030 sustainability plan, which aims to be the most sustainable real estate firm in the world The new sustainability blueprint introduces a plan to reduce the volume of waste the company’s produces by 50 per cent from 2016 levels, and ensure that half of the company’s construction […]
Dubai Real Estate Report Damac Properties Damac Properties, a pioneering property developer in the Mideast has recorded a net profit of USD240mn for the first quarter of this year, marking net margins of 45 percent. Additionally, the developer posted profits of Dh1.95bn, with gross profit margins of 54percent amid the period, whereas total assets grew […]
In a recent article in the Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, Transdyne Corporation geoscientist J. Marvin Herndon makes some startling claims that could require climate scientists to make radical revisions in their operating assumptions. In the paper published on April 21, 2017, Herndon asserts that “Geophysical evidence of variable earthquake activity and […]
Sit Less, Stand Up, Move More, Avoid Sugar, Live Longer Recent research reveals that 52% of Americans are now either pre-diabetic or diabetic. A Key symptom of both is insulin and leptin resistance, a situation in which the human body can no longer read the signals from these important energy-regulating hormones. According to Dr. Robert […]
Residential Property Sales & Leasing in UAE to be Exempt from VAT $GLD, $SLV, $PLAT The 1st sale of new residential property in the country will be subject to the Zero rate of VAT. Investment Gold, Silver and Platinum will also be Zero-rated. Supplies of residential property including sales and leasing in the UAE will be […]
Real Estate: Property Taxes in US on the Rise Property taxes rose a record-3.2% in FY 2016, according to reports. The 2016 amount of taxes collected was $540,701,000,000 compared to $523,952,380,000 in Y 2015. New Jersey property owners paid the most taxes in Y 2016, reports WalletHub, with annual taxes set at 2.35%. The rate […]
Some of the Smart Things Productive People Do To be really productivity you need a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort, that according to guru Paul J. Meyer. Below is a list smart habits to adopt that will help you be your most productive self every day, as follows: 1. Book Time in […]
Harvard’s School of Public Health Urges Eating Organic Besides air, water and shelter, the other basic human essential is food. For centuries, the biggest human challenges were getting enough of it and obtaining the nutrients necessary from it to maintain good health. Now, the world is faced with a food conundrum that was likely (hopefully) unforeseen […]
Revolutionary Plan: Teach Nutrition in School to Foster Good Health “Let food be thy Medicine.”–Hippocrates, the founder of modern Medicine, meaning Eat Real Food Most medical schools in the United States do not teach nutrition. Several programs are now addressing this shortcoming by including cooking classes in their curriculum. The hope is that by teaching […]
The Market Knows What the Market Knows, the Financial News is Real $SPY Buy the News, Sell the soft Data. That is the conclusion drawn from a paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, which suggests that financial news holds predictive power when it comes to economic data. Stories about the US economy […]
Starting to Feel Sick, This is What to Eat Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine, is credited with saying: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” That advice, which dates to 400 BC, still prevails today add to that really good water from Penta 5 USA. It is particularly relevant when you are […]
Blood Pressure Is Important, What You Need to Know Fact: about 1 in 3 American adults need to be concerned about their blood pressure. And, according to the American Heart Association, 28% of them do not know it. Many people go about their lives unaware that their blood pressure levels may be creeping higher, even […]
A Lesson on Real Food and Where is Comes From Fallon Hills Ranch is a small, family-run ranch that straddles to boarder of Sonoma and Marin Counties west of Petaluma. California. With 2 young children, Kevin and Erika Maloney have introduced the 6th generation to their family’s ranch, which dates back into the 1800’s. Offering […]
Dubai Cityscape Global Real Estate Exhibition His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,on Tuesday toured the 15th Cityscape Global real estate exhibition which began today at Dubai World Trade Centre and will conclude on September 8. Some 272 exhibitors from more than […]
Aliens Are Real, These 9 Photos Prove It “Allegedly” a hacker busted into NASA’s mainframe and stole some sensitive photos! If you’re into conspiracy theories, congratulations, because you’ve hit the motherload. These are pictures totally, completely, 100% not fake at all. 1. This enormous skeleton could be one of 3 things: Bigfoot, a giant, or […]
Portland, Ore., Phoenix, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Minneapolis/St. Paul are the best metropolitan areas for homeowners, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Click here for the full list: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/best-worst-places-for-homeowners.aspx Portland tops the list thanks to inexpensive homeowners’ insurance, few foreclosures and low energy costs. Strong home-price appreciation over the past five years is a common […]
Processed Foods Are a “Killer” to Our Health Eat healthy, Organic real homemade foods, then watch your Health rise Processed and fast foods can surely wreak havoc on our health. Sure, they may be cheaper and convenient, but they are excessively high in sugars, grains, and factory farmed meats, a recipe for chronic killer diseases, […]
Eat Real Food and Stay Active If you are concerned about your weight and health, then address the quality of your food, the ratio of carbohydrates, fats and protein, and increase your physical activity level. Do not make the mistake of trying to figure out which processed foods are “good” for you and which ones […]
Heart Care: Manage Stress, Avoid False & Misleading Information When it comes to taking good care of your heart, there is a lot of information is available on the Internet, some accurate and helpful, a lot of false and misleading information and dangerous. The issue with Internet searches is that there’s no way for people […]
Good Nutrition Can Help Beat Stress and Add Productivity Tim Garrett explains why he believes the food you eat could be Key to regulating stress levels in the workplace Stress accounts for billions of dollars worth of lost productivity for companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the world. Here I explain why stress […]