the essence

In my purse I keep a little notebook to jot down whatever may come to me while I'm out. Usually, that ends up being little tidbits that catch my eye in a magazine, sometimes it's a shopping list, notes from church or a product I want to find in the future. I was flipping through this notebook today (which I've been using since 2007) & here are few of my notes at random:

"Waking multiple times during the night appears to alter the body's natural pain-control mechanisms contributing to backaches, headaches & muscle soreness, a study in "Sleep" notes."

Moda Fabrics "posh"

Mango-Lime Sorbet 150 cal.
1/2 C frozen mango pieces
2 limes, juiced
1 T honey
Puree in blender until smooth & thick (1 serving)

"Success is not proof that we are in the will of God."

baby-yoga.com
childrensyoga.com
itsybitsyyoga.com
nextgenerationyoga.com
specialyoga.com
yogakids.com

"The fumes emitted from the tip of a cigarette are about 4x's more toxic than the filtered ones smokers take in, although smokers do inhale more fumes overall."

Fat resistance diet
apples, almonds, bell peppers, salmon & egg whites

"Increasing coffee intake may prevent liver cancer - National Institute of Environmental Medicine in Stockholm, Sweden. 2 cups lowered risk by 43% on average."

"1.5oz. of pistachios daily lowers blood pressure & reduces the workload on the heart during emotional or physical stress - Penn State Univ. @ State College."

Even though I don't look through this notebook much, I still feel the urge to write down all of the little interesting tidbits, recipes, & websites I come across.