Wellness

June 26,2012



Congratulations to all the participants of the Biannual  Blogathon Bash! It was a fun week-end and a great learning experience.  But for now, back to what is "usual", and for me that is a post on  Wellness. After a brisk walk along a harbour front and the smell of sea air I feel rather invigorated. Also noticed that despite what you would think, I actually feel less tired,less stressed and better able to deal with  whatever this day has in store for me.

What  a  topic for  "Wellness" , says I!!!    Q. What causes this feeling of wellness?

A.  Endorphins are among the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, which function to transmit electrical signals within the nervous system. At least 20 types of endorphins have been demonstrated in humans. Endorphins can be found in the pituitary gland, in other parts of the brain, or distributed throughout the nervous system.
In addition to decreased feelings of pain, secretion of endorphins leads to feelings of euphoria modulation of appetite, release of sex hormones, and enhancement of the immune response. With high endorphin levels, we feel less pain and fewer negative effects of stress.

 Certain foods contain endorphins.  Chocolate..... that's right... and spicy foods, like  chili peppers, also release endorphins.The release of endorphins upon ingestion of chocolate likely explains the comforting feelings that many people associate with this food and the craving for chocolate. Endorphin release varies among individuals. You and I could both exercise the same amount, experience similar amounts of discomfort but not feel the same effects  of endorphins.

I came across this video  that discusses endorphins and  thought perhaps you might enjoy it.
Here's to chocolate, spicy foods, and....... feeling well!!  Cheers!

Take care !

Information for this post was obtained from MedicineNet.com

For  further information on this topic see: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=55001

Disclaimer

The material provided on this site is designed for information and educational purposes only. The materials are not intended to be a self diagnostic and/or self treatment tool. I encourage you to use this information as a tool for discussing your condition with your health practitioner.

Biannual Blogathon Bash Day #3

 The finish line is in sight ( barely) now!  Although I have not been on my laptop as many hours as I had hoped , I still have been here longer than I was for  the Blogathon in the winter!!
The object, I believe is to learn something new or thanks to our Mini Challenge hosts, teach something new. That object has been achieved for me. Still more to learn but I am still at the point where I" don't know what I don't know"!!
Checking out the list:

1. Learn more about the basics of blogging
2. Learn more about how to successfully use the HTML thingy!!- I see there is a mini challenge for this
3. Interact with more bloggers and hopefully have them reply in kind!
4. See how to change my home page to something more "catchy"
5. Become acquainted with  product review aspect of blogging.
6. Have fun!(continues)
7. Clean up my home page and rewrite my "about me" section.                       

Well, that's 5 1/2 out of 7..... Not so bad at all. After all I have to leave room for improvement the next time!!
 I have spent (aprox)  19 hours at this Bash. 6hrs Friday, 8 hrs, Sat and only 5 today.

Tons of thanks to all of those who put so much effort and ability into this season's Blogathon Bash, special thank-you to Kathleen Garber for her tireless efforts... Hope you have time to catch up on your sleep!!

Pat

http://sugarspiceallthings-nice.blogspot.com/>Patricia, Sugar & Spice & All Things ? Nice

Biannual Blogathon Bash

Here it is  Day #2 of the Blogathon Bash!!!
I have to thank  Callista's Ramblings for the expertise she showed for my mini challenge on" How to write a better tweet on Twitter".
Also to Geek with Style  for the Challenge "HTML-the Basics"
I gave them both a try and have learned something, and that, at least for me is what it is about!

Now on the more mini challenges and hopefully to cross a few more items off my list.
I have been trying to "meet" followers but have encountered a bit of trouble. Many of you are so advanced and have so many "gadgets", to click I am not sure which one to "follow". Any ideas to help?

Here's how my list is progressing:


My Goals for this Blogathon  are - (  list subject to change as much as I change my mind!!!)

1. Learn more about the basics of blogging
2. Learn more about how to successfully use the HTML thingy!!- I see there is a mini challenge for this
3. Interact with more bloggers and hopefully have them reply in kind!
4. See how to change my home page to something more "catchy"
5. Become acquainted with  product review aspect of blogging.
6. Have fun!(continues)
7. Clean up my home page and rewrite my "about me" section.

I am now off and running in the rain here in our city. Hope you have a great morning.

This is my attempt to do something on the mini challenge  re HTML sponsored by Aeryn Lynn in Basics of HTML 

This is a picture that was added to a post of mine several weeks ago.

 This is my attempt at a "subheading"

I seem to be having difficulty with the "table" thing...... funny 'cause at my house the TABLE is the thing that I am most familiar with!!!!LOL

I see that another blogger was advised to "copy and paste" so am applying that strategy here so that the mandatory requisite is met!!

  After doing this I was unable to go any further as my cursor kept refusing to go beneath the table. ? to do?  

 This was fun... take care!

    
    
    

    
    
    
                                               

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Biannual Blogathon Bash

Alright, I am off and running.... well, perhaps it's only a brisk walk for now... will start the running part after I have "warmed up"!!!

My Goals for this Blogathon  are - (  list subject to change as much as I change my mind!!!)

1. Learn more about the basics of blogging
2. Learn more about how to successfully use the HTML thingy!!- I see there is a mini challenge for this
3. Interact with more bloggers and hopefully have them reply in kind!
4. See how to change my home page to something more "catchy"
5. Become acquainted with  product review aspect of blogging.
6. Have fun!
7. Meet new bloggers!!

Cheers all,
Patricia

Wordless Wednesday

This was ``growing`` next to our house. Used as a science project for a little girl!

Wellness

June 18,2012


Although I am trying to keep my blogs short and hopefully sweet, I cannot  contain them in one word, but if I could that word for today would be "appreciate".Now, this word covers a huge range of emotions and feelings.

Frivolous Friday

June 8,2012

Marigolds on Main

I live in a comparatively small city on the east coast of Canada. We have   a fantastic view of the Bay of Fundy.... which empties into the Atlantic Ocean for those of you not familiar with the area.... four beautiful seasons  to enjoy each year, friendly people and an amazing population of young people,aka, kids!!

Every year for the past 15 years, the children of our city are bused or walked to one of the main streets in the  city which  is called....hmmmm,  what is it called again, oh yeah, Main Street!! Here the children, accompanied by their faithful and patient teachers and family come to plant Marigolds. The students have nurtured these plants from seeds, and in the process have learned first hand about biology, history of that part of the city,  community  involvement,planning, patience, co-operation and  the immeasurable joy of seeing the fruits of  ones labor. I personally think their teachers should each receive an award of merit as well!!!

Here, little guys, you stay here and grow up strong!!

Each year  over 1,000 children give 30,000 marigold plants a  new home down the center of the street and provide beauty and a sense of pride to all that view them.  To date about  2.5 million plants have been planted by students from neighboring schools.  This project has served as a model with more than 50 other sites  taking part in other areas.

I happened to be present at the fun exercise this year and was able to get a couple of pictures to show you what can happen at the grass roots....  or  in this case, the marigold roots, level!!!!

Just a bit of water to get started!

It was a cool day so some of the pre-K youngsters sought refuge after their work was done.

Everyone loves a day away from the books!!

For more information on this project see the following sites:

http://www.marigolds.ca/

http://www.saintjohn.ca/en/home/cityservices/communityenrichment/neighbourhoodsupport/marigoldsonmainstreet.aspx

Wordless Wednesday

Barnyard Bedtime Snack

Frivolous Friday

This post of frivolity is aimed at the life we have become accustomed to and how I deal with said life when it is not as I have become accustomed to.    Alright, now that have committed so many grammatical errors,I can't count them, I will continue.