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Submitted by: Frank Yaconis

The hot desert sun is home to one of nature s wonders that has fed people and healed people for centuries. The prickly pear cactus, which grows rampant in the Sonoran desert, can be eaten as a vegetable and made into a delicious, healthy juice.

Nopalea Juice is a popular version of the prickly pear cactus juice that is skyrocketing in popularity. With the addition of some agave nectar and about half a dozen fruit extracts and concentrates, the juice glows in the colors of a beach sunset tangerine and peach and mango oranges.

The prickly pear cactus is also colorful in itself. Its flowers bloom in gorgeous rich purples and reds. The brilliant green of its flesh offsets the blossoms to perfection.

But its appearance is not what makes the prickly pear cactus so popular. The cactus is becoming widely known as a natural anti-oxidant and natural anti-inflammatory. It contains a special pigment called betalains, which are natural antioxidants and promote cellular health.

The beauty of the cactus is that it does double duty as far as benefiting the body. It helps keep you healthy right now and also may prevent diseases and ailments from occurring in the future.

The plant once only grew in the desert of the Americas, but when the Spanish discovered its plentiful benefits, they brought the plant back to grow in Europe. Now the cactus can be found growing in locales around the globe. In fact, in many cases, farmers actually plant the cactus as a crop and harvest it so they can sell it as a food and medicine.

It just makes sense that a plant that soaks up the hot sunshine would be a core ingredient in the all-natural Nopalea Juice. It contains no preservatives.

People seek out Nopalea for its help with everything ranging from acne to diabetes to possible prevent of more serious diseases and illnesses. It is believed that the special properties in the prickly pear cactus reduce inflammation.

The role that inflammation plays in a host of ailments has become increasingly clear over the past few years. Scientists are looking at connections between chronic inflammation which is the body s natural response to invaders and the incidence of disease.

What may be happening is that the body s response inflammation doesn t know when to shut down. It continues after the threat is gone and essentially goes haywire. This leads to chronic inflammation, which is in essence, the body attacking itself.

The ability to reduce inflammation and how that affects the development of disease is still under study. One thing we do know, however, is that the prickly pear cactus appears to be a natural way to fight diabetes. It is made of such high fibrous material, which eating the cactus can act as a filter and help regulate blood sugar levels. Dr. Oz demonstrated this on one of his television episodes, along with touting the benefits of the prickly pear cactus in helping with hangover symptoms.

He has called the plant one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

About the Author: Frank Yocanis has been researching and writing about helping people with

joint pain

for the past decade. He has even traveled to the Sonoran desert half a dozen times to study how Nopalea contains amazing properties that help with

swollen feet

and other swelling and joint pain in the body. He is excited to share how this antioxidant-rich drink can change your life.

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Submitted by: Salli Murphy

“All God’s children need traveling shoes”. So said that amazing lady Maya Angelou. Yes Maya, we do we all need comfortable shoes, for all the different ways we travel and walking is certainly no exception.

It is easy to think that because we walk all the time, any old sandals and socks will do; but this is not the case. Walking is the best exercise for your feet and for your whole body, because it can improve circulation and it makes you feel good. But not if your feet hurt at the end of the walk!

Did you know that a quarter of all your bones are in your feet? If these bones have a problem then you have pain.

But remember, only a small number of people are born with foot problems. Most of the foot pain we experience comes from neglect and a lack of knowledge, about of proper foot care and especially from badly fitting shoes.

Well fitting comfortable shoes do not have to be ugly. There are some great sandals and shoes, designed for both walking and comfort, readily available today – when you know where and how to look.

Here is a list of tips for selecting comfortable shoes and sandals.

1. Always pick your shoe or sandal size for your bigger foot. That may mean width or length. (It is hard to believe, but most of us have one foot a tiny bit bigger than the other!)

2. If you are intending to go walking in your sandals, or spend the whole day standing in them, then look for sandals with cushioning in the soles. This will minimize the damage to your feet as you walk, especially on hard surfaces.

3. Shoes should be comfortable from day one, do not expect to stretch them, or plan for children to ‘grow’ into them.

4. You must be able to move your toes freely.

5. They should have a strong sole, which flexes at the ball of your foot.

6. Remember, our feet tend to spread and lengthen as we grow older, so sometimes our shoe size will change. Check the shoes are the correct size, by drawing around both feet on two separate pieces of paper, your new shoes placed on top of the outline should completely cover it.

7. Do not forget about socks. Socks should be made of a high percentage of natural fabric and they also should be the correct size for our feet.

8. Chose a sandal that comes in wide widths, and look out for real leather which will mold to your foot.

After a long walk, take care of you feet and sandals. Try to put the sandals where they can air properly, before you need then again. Take off the socks and put them in the wash.

Now it is your feet’s turn: wash them in warm water and dry them carefully, check for blisters or hard skin and deal with it. If possible, put your feet up for half an hour and relax after your walk.

Moisturize your feet and put on clean, preferably cotton, socks. Now is a good time to give your self a foot massage, perhaps while rubbing the moisturizer in.

As grandma always said, you look after your feet and they will look after you!

About the Author: You can find stylish comfortable walking sandals and shoes, and stylish dress shoes too at

squidoo.com/summer-sandals

Take a good look, as there is some more good advice there too.

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