Female Cross Spider – Araneus diadematus
Cross, or European Garden, Spider (Araneus diadematus), also known as the Crowned Orb Weaver, Diadem, Orangie, and also the Pumpkin Spider, so perhaps I should’ve held off posting this until Halloween. There is, however, another spider that has the vernacular name Pumpkin Spider.
This is a female specimen. The legs of orb-weaver spiders are specialized for spinning orb webs (although this one had spun a flat web across a small windowpane). The spider constructs its web and then hangs head down in the centre or in nearby foliage, with one claw hooked to a signal line connected to the web waiting for a disturbance as ...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - October 11, 2018 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Sciencebase Source Type: blogs
Constipation Nation
Our ancestors who lived without grains, sugars, and soft drinks enjoyed predictable bowel behavior. They ate some turtle, fish, clams, mushrooms, coconut, or mongongo nuts for breakfast, and out it all came that afternoon or evening—large, steamy, filled with undigested remains and prolific quantities of bacteria, no straining, laxatives, or stack of magazines required. If instead you are living a modern life and have pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast, you’ll be lucky to pass that out by tomorrow or the next day. Or perhaps you will be constipated, not passing out your pancakes and syrup for days, passing it inco...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 30, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: News & Updates bloating bowel flora bran constipation Dr. Davis fiber grain-free grains hydrate Inflammation laxatives Opiate drugs Opiods prebiotic undoctored wheat belly Wheat Belly Total Health Source Type: blogs
Constipated Society
Our ancestors who lived without grains, sugars, and soft drinks enjoy predictable bowel behavior. They ate some turtle, fish, clams, mushrooms, coconut, or mongongo nuts for breakfast, and out it all came that afternoon or evening—large, steamy, filled with undigested remains and prolific quantities of bacteria, no straining, laxatives, or stack of magazines required. If instead you are living a modern life and have pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast and you’ll be lucky to pass that out by tomorrow or the next day. Or perhaps you will be constipated, not passing out your pancakes and syrup for days, passing it inc...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 30, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: News & Updates bloating bowel flora bran constipation Dr. Davis fiber grain-free grains hydrate Inflammation laxatives Opiate drugs Opiods prebiotic undoctored wheat belly Wheat Belly Total Health Source Type: blogs
Arachnodetour
A slight detour from the mothematics and the feathered aviators. If you’re an arachnophobe now is the time to look away or if you’re trying aversion therapy, start staring at the screen and scrolling now!
The first three photos are of a Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) which had spun its orb web on the edge of the footpath leading from the Visitors’ Centre to the Photography Station:
The two archno photos below are of a Cross Spider, or more formally a Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus). In the lower of the two one spider is about to drag the more prominent one up and under the nettle leaves (not ent...
Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - August 25, 2018 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Sciencebase Source Type: blogs
Home cooking: Healthy family meals
Family meals are beneficial for so many reasons. People who prepare meals at home tend to consume significantly more fruits and vegetables, and less sugar and fat. People who enjoy meals at home with others, sitting together and conversing, also have reduced stress and higher life satisfaction. The more frequently families with children have meals together, the more likely the children are to eat a high-quality diet, and the less likely to be overweight or obese. There are also other benefits: these children tend to have higher self-esteem and better academic performance, as well as lower risk of engaging in risky behavior...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - August 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monique Tello, MD, MPH Tags: Adolescent health Children's Health Food as medicine Prevention Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: August 4, 2018
We’ve entered the last month of summer (well, sort of — I don’t really consider September summer, bring on the pumpkin spice please and thank you!), and I have a question for you: Have you felt stressed this summer? Have you felt anxious and guilty? Have you withdrawn? If so, you’re not alone. There are many reasons why people with mental illness struggle during the summer, as surprising as that sounds to some people.
That’s just one topic we’re covering in this week’s Psychology Around the Net. Keep reading for more on summertime blues, increased sales of books related to stress a...
Source: World of Psychology - August 4, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Anxiety and Panic Books Creativity Industrial and Workplace Psychology Around the Net Research Stress Barnes Noble books about anxiety books about stress creative industries Mantras peer support Source Type: blogs
5 Beverages That Can Boost Your Health and Help Cure Arthritis and Joint Pain
Conclusion
Healthy, natural beverages made of fruits, vegetables, spices, and oils prevent cancer, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. They have anti-inflammatory properties and can even reduce joint pain and other arthritis symptoms.
In addition to healthy beverages, you should also use a supplement Flexoplex, an excellent, natural product that will provide you with the best possible support for your knees, shoulders, and sore hips.
The best thing about healthy, homemade beverages is that they can be made easily and at the convenience of your own home. They are full of nutrients that are good for your health and jo...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katleen Brown Tags: health and fitness Source Type: blogs
What Are Lectins? The Health Implications and How to Avoid It
Over the past few years, there has been so much hype and speculation around gluten, with many people considering it the number one gut health enemy. While you could genuinely be having gluten intolerance or any other health condition linked to gluten, sometimes this protein isn’t the real menace. Individuals claiming to have gluten intolerance may actually be suffering from lectin sensitivity. So if you have been experiencing symptoms of gluten intolerance especially after eating something that’s made from wheat, then lectin could be the cause of your problems. Read on to find out more about lectin and how you can avoi...
Source: Nursing Comments - April 9, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: M1gu3l Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs
10 Tips to Stay Healthy Over Christmas and a Really Easy Vegan Cheese!
You can still indulge over Christmas and the New Year without completely ruining your healthy eating regime or piling on as many pounds as you might usually. Just making a few small adjustments can make a huge difference to your overall health and, if you’re watching your weight, to your waistline.
1. Try an alternative roast potato. Yes, traditional crispy roast potatoes laden with sizzling oil are a delicious wonder. But how about roasting your potatoes in a flavoursome vegetable stock instead? It really works! You will still get crisp potatoes with fluffy centres only this time they’ll also be infused with ...
Source: Nursing Comments - March 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: M1gu3l Tags: Food Source Type: blogs
February and the heart: More than Valentine ’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day and many of us turn our thoughts to hearts and love. But there is more than one day this month to think about the heart and heart health.
February is Heart Month, and with it, I hope many people make a commitment to getting heart healthy. As a cardiologist, many well-intentioned people will come to my office seeking guidance, especially about weight loss. While January sees an uptick in gym memberships, by the time February rolls around, dedication to working out becomes challenging. Exercise is, of course, heart healthy and everyone should make an effort to stay physically active. But, few peopl...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Health Healthy Eating Heart Health Source Type: blogs
5 Ways to Keep Going When Life Feels on Hold
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” — Johann Wolfang von Goethe
Silence. Not a word.
Another day is over. The news you were waiting for didn’t arrive.
Everyone else around you keeps moving. They know where they’re going.
You don’t. You watch the days go by and think of all the things you could have done. You feel like you’re wasting your time.
It seems pretty pointless. You’re not where you want to be.
Sometimes we have to wait. You left one job, but the next one is not yet here. You want to go back to the soccer field, but your...
Source: World of Psychology - January 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Inspiration & Hope Mindfulness Publishers Self-Help Tiny Buddha Comfort Zone excuses goals Moving forward Opportunities Passion Personal Success skills waiting Source Type: blogs
Take a minute and ask: Is that really grain-free?
Living the Undoctored and Wheat Belly Lifestyles may take a bit of effort, but the results are so worth it. You have to really think before you order your meals. Hidden sources of grains and corn by-products are lurking in some unlikely places. You may have thought that by skipping the bread/sandwich and choosing the soup-n-salad would ensure that your meal was safe. Think again…
Often the seemingly innocent chicken breast sitting on top of your salad was dusted with wheat flour before cooking to help it retain moisture and achieve that golden-brown color. Or the seasoning used contained grain by-products. Or the fish wa...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - December 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle autoimmune Dr. Davis gluten gluten-free grain grain-free Inflammation undoctored Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: November 24, 2017
Yesterday’s Thanksgiving turkey is today’s lunch. But for many of us we didn’t have our pumpkin pie and eat it too.
Perhaps, there were too much words spoken or not enough.
Maybe Thanksgiving was full of painful reminders of past holidays or people we loved who are not celebrating with us this year.
As we reflect upon yesterday’s events, you may have feelings of regret, remorse or resentment for the things you said or didn’t say, the things you did that you shouldn’t have.
I’ve found that turning here helps. Feeling like we’re not the only one helps. Self-compassion and kindn...
Source: World of Psychology - November 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs
