I love iced tea, and its my beverage of choice when eating out. I usually get it with a slice of lemon, but I’ll drink it straight from now on. A recent study shows that there is some form of contamination on over sixty percent of all lemon slices in restaurants, including fecal contamination. This video shows the gruesome details, and I have to admit that my stomach is still flopping over the thought of drinking all those germs.

BLECH!

When I bought this domain eons ago, I was going to chronicle my weight loss journey. I got side-tracked a bit, but I’m back on the wagon. While I was “detoured” I monetized this part of the site, while also trying to provide helpful information to visitors.

So, for now, I am back posting my main entries on the main page of Sane Fitness, but I also want to try to figure out how to keep this page going? Maybe I should just archive it, and continue? I dunno, I just know I really REALLY like the new theme on my home page, but I’m also attached to the butterfly on this page.

I’ve been a fan of black licorice (or liquorice) for awhile, and I have to admit that its usually not safe in my vicinity. I haven’t bought any for awhile because it is just too tempting for me. I know that regular licorice should be consumed on a limited basis, but there’s a supplement named  deglycyrrhizinated (DGL) licorice that  is a nutraceutical extract of licorice. I found out that DGL licorice does wonders for digestion for dogs as well as humans. I bought a bottle of the wafers and have been taking them and giving them to my dog as well. She has a tendency to get an upset stomach very easily, but so far, both she and I are doing great. While I can’t exactly speak for her, I know that I do feel better when I take the DGL licorice. I just wish it tasted more like allsorts.

I have a TON of sites that I want to comment on, but absolutely no time. Therefore, I’m just going to post a short link to this site that states there is a link between yeast and cancer and encourage everyone to read it for themselves.

Sorry for the sloppy blogging.

I just read that a jury decided that Walgreen’s was 97 percent responsible for the death of an Arizona man who apparently died from a toxic interaction of the pain medicines, Methadone and Tramadol. The jury also said that the man’s doctor was 2 percent responsible, and the man himself was 1 percent responsible. The dead man’s family’s attorneys were successful in persuading the jury that Walgreen’s should have warned the doctor and the dead man that the drugs shouldn’t be used together because Walgreen’s employees should’ve received a computer warning of the interactions.

Personally, I think the doctor should be held more responsible, and that the family only sued Walgreen’s because they knew the store chain would probably be able to pay more in a lawsuit. I could be wrong, and I may be jumping to conclusions, but when did doctors lose responsibility for their actions?

This has nothing to do with health or fitness, but I found a very interesting video on YouTube. It explains the history behind the creation of “Star Spangled Banner”, and how it became our national anthem. It details the writing of the verses, and explains why some of the verses are seen to be controversial and no longer commonly used. Eldon Quick provides a dramatic recitation of all the verses, including those that aren’t familiar to us any more. It’s a very stirring and patriotic video and reminds us all that our country owes so much to all the heroes that have died for our freedoms.

One of the best ways to get ready for winter is to start in your basement. Your home needs the protection of superior basement waterproofing products that are used in the B-Dry System Wet Basement Waterproofing Process. After all, you don’t want any winter moisture to seep in, possibly creating a moldy, mildewy situation that could pose a health hazard to your family. In 1986, the B-Dry was awarded a patent because it’s so unique and effective. They offer free estimates, as well as a warranty for the lifetime of your structure. B-Dry has established a record that proves they’ll be around to honor that warranty too. Just think, thanks to B-Dry, you can now avoid flooded basement problems and wet basement leakage will all become a thing of the past.

I recently tried Campbell’s Soup Select Italian Sausage with Pasta & Pepperoni and was ASTONISHED by the great flavor. I’m not a big fan of pepperoni pizza, but the soup had the best pepperoni I have ever tasted. Personally, I think this soup would satisfy anyone that was craving a pizza because it tastes so good. The average SLICE of pizza has about 340 calories, yet the entire can of soup only has 300 calories. So the next time you’re tempted to call Dominos or Pizza Hut, open a can of this soup instead. You will NOT be disappointed!

I know very little about tattoo removal and how its done, but I think many people may have a tattoo they got on the spur of the moment, and dread living with it for the rest of their lives. If you have a tattoo you no longer want, there are a few options available to you. For example, Inkbusters.com has a product that sounds more cost effective than laser treatment and safer than many creams currently available. A lot of those creams contain Hydroquinone, which the FDA is concerning banning because of concerns of diseases it may cause. Hydroquinone is actually banned in some countries such as France because of fears of a cancer risk.

Inkbusters.com has issued a press release, in order to inform the public about the dangers of some tattoo removal products, as well as providing more details about the safe product they offer:

San Diego - With the launch of it’s new website, Inkbusters.com warns the public about possible health risks associated with using tattoo removal creams purchased on the Internet. The new site states “many” tattoo removal creams sold online contain Hydroquinone, which is usually the active ingredient in skin bleaching creams.

In August 2006 the FDA proposed a ban on over the counter skin bleaching creams containing Hydroquinone due to concerns about Cancer and Exogenous Ochronosis. This proposed ban is similar to those already enacted in Japan, France, Great Britain and Australia for the same reasons.

InkBusters.com CEO Rick Barker notes, “Indirectly—and probably without knowing it—the FDA is saying they think the tattooed public may be at risk if they use tattoo removal creams containing Hydroquinone. This is particularly true when you consider most skin bleaching cream makers––prescription or OTC––never recommend Hydroquinone be used more than 4-6 months for maximum effect. Many tattoo removal cream makers online offer supplies well beyond this recommended period.”

InkBusters.com sells TCA at its website to help consumers remove tattoos in a natural non-laser fashion. TCA is a popular non-prescription skin-peeling agent commonly used by doctors, health spas and private individuals to remove fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars on the face. TCA has twice been medically tested and proven to fade and/or remove tattoos on the body. TCA looks and feels like water and is applied with a q-tip. There is no Hydroquinone in TCA.

I just read a bit more about Trichloroacetic acid on an encyclopedic site, and it sounds very safe. Of course, as I say in almost every post discussing a product, make sure to discuss your options with your health care provider before using any new product.

I recently accepted an offer to review MakeoverSolutions.com because I wanted to try out the makeover their site offers. I really want to find a style that I like and something that fits my style and personality. I don’t even mind paying more for a hair cut, as long as it looks how I wanted it to look. But sadly, unless I walk into the salon and show them exactly what I want, my very thick hair usually ends up looking worse than when I went in. I wanted to see if Makeover Solutions could help me with the dilemma I face each and every time I get a hair cut.

Adding my picture to the MakeoverSolutions.com site was very easy. I enjoyed looking at the Makeover Gallery, and I had so much fun trying out different looks, some more ‘unique’ than the others. I doubt I’ll ever have neon blue hair in real life, so I really appreciate the opportunity to see what I’d look like if I ever do get brave enough to try it. I’ve also never considered lightening my dark brown hair, but after trying it on their site, I think I may just go ahead and give it a whirl.

If you look at the line up at the bottom of this post, you’ll see how I was able to try a wide variety of different looks from the comfort of my home. The pictures are kind of lined up in order of my preference, and the last two are my favorites. As a matter of fact, I’m probably going to have my hair done like the last picture on the end because I’m so thrilled about how it looks on me. It frames my face in a stylish way, yet seems very easy to maintain. I would definitely recommend that everyone try MakeoverSolutions.com . It allows you to see yourself in a whole new and exciting way.